Minutes of
the 35th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held
during 26th & 27th
April, 2012 at IOCL Conference Room, 5th Floor, Core 6, Scope
Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003.
35.0 Opening Remarks of the Chairman
At the outset, Chairman welcomed the members of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1). Thereafter, agenda items were taken up for discussion.
35.1 Confirmation
of the Minutes of the 34th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee
(Industry-1) held on 29th - 30th March, 2012.
The Minutes of the 34th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) held on 29th - 30th March, 2012
were confirmed.
35.2.0 Consideration of the Projects
26th April, 2012
Proposals
for Environmental Clearance
35.2.1
Integrated Aluminium Complex (Aluminium
Smelter, 0.175 MTPA) and Captive Power Plant (4x120 MW) at Villages Markata,
Kadua, Mahupal, Bhagirathpur Sajan, Samatangi, Manjakana, Malapura,
Balabhadrapurpatna, Analabareni, Tehsil Kamakhyanagar, District Dhenkanal in
Orissa by M/s RSB MetalTech Pvt. Limited
- regarding Environmental Clearance
The project
authorities and their consultant, M/s Vimta Labs, Hyderabad gave
a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed
environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Terms
of Reference (ToRs) awarded during the 9th Meeting of the
Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held on 7th - 8th
April, 2010 for preparation of EIA/EMP Report. All the Aluminium
Smelters are listed at S. No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy Industry
of the Schedule of EIA Notification 2006 under Category ‘A’ and appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s RSB Metaltech Pvt. Ltd have proposed for
an Integrated Aluminium Complex (Aluminium Smelter, 0.175 MTPA) and Captive
Power Plant (4x120 MW) at Village Markata, Kadua, Mahupal, Bhagirathpur Sajan,
Samatangi, Manjakana, Malapura, Balabhadrapurpatna, Analabareni, Tehsil
Kamakhyanagar, District Dhenkanal, Orissa. Total land requirement is 1541.53
acres and green belt will be developed in 33% area. Orissa Industrial
Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) is the nodal agency for procuring
land for the project. Out of the total area, 519.62
acres is revenue forest land, the
clearance for which is under process and Stage-I forest clearance is not yet
obtained. 54 families will be displaced and 339 families will be land losers.
Socio-economic survey report has been submitted to DC, Dhenkanal along with the
proposed R&R plan. RPDAC will finalize the R&R policy. Nearest village is
Biladihi (0.3 Km) and nearest town is Kamakhyanagar (5.6 Km). Reserve forests
are located within 10 km and no protected area/national parks/ sanctuaries are
located within 15 km. Total project cost is Rs. 6,180.98 Crores. Rs. 482.56 Crores
and Rs. 18.35 Crores are the capital and recurring cost per annum towards
environment and protection measures.
Following are the details of proposed facilities
and their production capacity:
|
S. No. |
Units |
Production Capacity |
|
1 |
Aluminium
Smelter |
0.175
Million TPA |
|
2 |
CPP |
4x120 MW |
Aluminium smelter produces primary aluminium by electrolytic reduction of
alumina and the process is commonly known as Hall-Heroult Process using point
feed pre-bake technology. CPP uses pulverised coal fired boilers.
C.P. Coke (0.062 MTPA), Alumina (0.336 MTPA),
Pitch (0.011 MTPA), Aluminium Fluoride (0.003 MTPA), Fuel Oil (8,750 KLA), LDO (1,750
KLA) will be used as raw materials for the Smelter. Coal (2.76 MTPA) and Fuel
oil (21,900 KLA) will be used as raw materials for CPP. Coal will be sourced
from Talcher Coal Fields, Ib Valley. Total power requirement is 339.37 MW,
which will be sourced from CPP. Pre-braked Point Feeding Technology will be
used in the smelter and Pulverized Fuel Boilers will be used in the CPP.
Ambient air
quality monitoring was carried within the study area
for PM10, SO2, NOx,
Flourides and PAH. The maximum values of these parameters are 46.9 µg/m3, 9.0 µg/m3,
9.9 µg/m3, <0.01
µg/m3 and <0.01 µg/m3 respectively. The predicted incremental ground level
concentrations (GLCs) due to the proposed project are 1.07 µg/m3, 25.2 µg/m3,
10.07 µg/m3, 0.21 µg/m3 and <0.01 µg/m3 respectively. The resultant
concentrations of these parameters are within the prescribed standards. ESP will be installed as
pollution control device. Highly efficient bag filters will be used in FTP and
GTC to remove suspended particulates below 100 mg/m3 but committee insisted for 50 mg/m3. Particulate
matter emissions from anode brake oven will be controlled below 50 mg/m3 as per CREP guidelines. Twin flue stack
(220 m high) to captive power plant and 50 m high stack will be provided to
bake oven. Stack (80 m.) will be provided in gas treatment centre. Truck
mounted heavy suction arrangement will be provided for dust extraction system.
Hooded cells will be used to reduce fugitive emissions. Advance dry scrubbing
system will be used in FTP. Computerized fire control system will be provided
in baking furnace. Fluoride emissions will be kept below 0.8 kg/ton of
Aluminium production. Hyper Dense phase system will be provided for dust free
transfer for Alumina. Raw material handling
section will be provided with dust suppression (DS) and dust extraction (DE)
systems.
Total water requirement is 3,280 m3/hr,
which will be sourced from River Brahmani. Full fledged water treatment plant
with adequate sludge removing arrangement will be installed. Effluent treatment
plant will be installed for the treatment of trade effluent. Neutralization
pond will be created for DM plant effluent and cooling tower/boiler blow down.
Sewage treatment plant will be installed for treatment of domestic sewage.
Plant will be operated on ‘zero’ discharge except the rain water. A reservoir
in 140 acres has been created for rainwater harvesting. Storm water during
rainy season will be collected in guard pond and will be monitored for fluoride
level and if required will be treated for fluoride removal through
de-fluorination unit. Oil and Grease removal
will be provided.
Spent pot lining material will be used in
the steel and cement industry as fuel as per CREP recommendations. Unutilized
SPL will be disposed off in secured landfill as per CPCB guidelines. Anode
butts will be recycled in anode plant. Fly ash & bottom ash will be
collected in dry form and used in cement manufacturing/ sent to ash dyke by
HCSD system. MoU has been signed with M/s A.M Enterprises for supply of 0.99
MTPA of fly ash. Sludge of WTP and STP will be used as manure for green belt
development. Used oil and used batteries will be sold only to authorized
recyclers. Alumunium dross will be sold to authorized secondary metal
processing units. Enclosures will be provided at blowers/compressors and noise
prone equipments to reduce noise transmission. Silencer will be provided in
noise generating machines to control noise pollution. Ear muff/plugs will be
provided for employees.
Public
hearing/Public consultation was conducted by the Odisha State Pollution
Control Board on 24.1.2011. The issues raised in the public hearing were
regarding provision of sewage treatment system in the area, pollution control
measures, employment to local people, CSR activities etc. which have been
addressed in the final EIA/EMP report.
The
proponent informed that out of 1541.53 acres of land, 250 acres is for
downstream facilities under the SEZ scheme. The Committee informed that
proposal for seek separate approval for SEZ. The proponent also informed that
they have applied for coal linkage. However, they have signed 3 MOUs for supply
of coal from various sources in case the linkage is delayed.
After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to submission of revised layout plan and land requirement after excluding the downstream
facilities since the downstream facilities are going to be part of SEZ, R
&R plan submitted to the State Govt., Management plan for SOx and NOx
reduction and the stipulation of following specific conditions along
with other environmental conditions:
i.
Ministry
of Environment and Forests shall regularly be informed about the source and
quantity of Alumina procured from captive/indigenous/imported sources.
ii.
Alumina
shall be obtained only from those refineries, which have been accorded
environmental clearance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
iii.
The
gaseous emissions (PM, SO2, NOX, PAH, HC, VOCs and
Fluoride) from various process units shall conform to the standards prescribed
by the concerned authorities from time to time. The OSPCB may specify more
stringent standards for the relevant parameters keeping in view the nature of
the industry and its size and location. At no time, the emission levels shall
go beyond the prescribed standards. In the event of failure of any pollution
control system adopted by the unit, the respective unit shall not be restarted
until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency. The
particulate emissions from the bake oven plant shall not exceed 50 mg/Nm3.
iv.
Particulate
fluoride emissions shall not be more than 0.65 mg/Nm3 and fugitive
particulate fluoride emissions from pot room shall not be more than 1.85 mg/Nm3.
v.
FGD shall be provided
for smelter
vi.
The
poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from the carbon plant (anode bake oven) shall
not exceed 2 mg/Nm3. The data on PAH shall be monitored quarterly
and report submitted regularly to the Ministry/Regional Office at Bhubaneswar
and SPCB.
vii.
In-plant
control measures like fume extraction and dust extraction system for
controlling fugitive emissions from all the material handling/transfer points
shall be provided to control dust emissions. Fugitive Fluoride emissions from
the pot room and in the forage around the smelter complex shall be monitored
and data submitted regularly to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhubaneswar
and SPCB. Further dry scrubbing system to control the emissions from the pot
lines shall be provided.
viii.
High
efficiency Electrostatic precipitator (ESP) shall be provided to Captive Power
Plant (CPP) to control emissions below 50 mg/Nm3. The company shall
provide bag-filters, dry scrubbing system and dust suppression system to
control the all the emissions including fluoride emissions from all melting and
casting units. Tar, dust and fluoride in the fumes shall be controlled in
baking furnace by providing dry scrubber. The emissions shall conform to the
standards prescribed by the Ministry/CPCB/SPCB whichever is more stringent.
ix.
Fluoride
consumption shall be less than 10 kg/ton of Aluminium produced as specified in
the CREP guidelines.
x.
Anode
butts generated from the pots shall be cleaned and recycled to the Anode Plant.
The spent pot lining generated from the smelter shall be properly treated in
spent pot lining treatment plant to remove fluoride and cyanide and disposed
off in secured landfill. The location and design of the landfill site shall be
approved by the OSPCB as per Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules,
2003. Leachate collection facilities
shall be provided to the secured landfill facility (SLF). The dross shall be
recycled in the cast house. STP sludge
shall be utilized as manure for green belt development. All the used oil and batteries shall be sold
to the authorized recyclers/ reprocessors.
xi.
Integrated
Ash Management Plan shall be prepared for the utilization of fly ash as per Fly
Ash Notification, 1999 as amended in 2003 and 2009 implemented. A copy of the
plan shall be submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office. Fly ash shall be
collected pneumatically in silos and used by cement and brick manufacturers for
further utilization. Bottom Ash shall be disposed off in ash pond using high
concentrated slurry disposal method.
xii.
As
proposed, spent pot lining waste shall also be provided to cement and steel
industries for further utilization.
xiii.
Regular
ground water monitoring shall be carried out by installing Peizometers all
around the secured landfill site in consultation with the SPCB, Central Ground
Water Authority and State Ground Water Board and data submitted to the
Ministry’s Regional Office and SPCB.
xiv.
Total
water requirement shall not exceed 3,280 m3/hr
and prior permission shall be obtained from the concerned department
before commissioning of the plant. All
the effluent including from cooling tower and de-mineralization plant shall be treated
in the effluent treatment plant and treated effluent shall be recycled /
reutilized in the process in the smelter and CPP and also for fire protection,
dust suppression, green belt development etc.
Domestic effluent shall be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and
treated domestic wastewater will be used for green belt development.
xv.
No
effluent shall be discharged outside the premises during the non-monsoon period
and shall be discharged during the monsoon period only after proper treatment and
meeting the norms of the OSPCB/CPCB.
xvi.
Green
belt of adequate width and density around the project site shall be developed
in 33 % area in consultation with the DFO as per the CPCB guidelines having
density of 2,000 trees/ha.
xvii.
Occupational
Health Surveillance of the workers should be done on a regular basis and
records maintained as per the Factories Act.
xviii.
The
company shall develop rainwater structures to harvest the run off water for
recharge of ground water in consultation with the Central Ground Water
Authority/Board.
xix.
Rehabilitation
and Resettlement (R & R) Plan prepared and submitted to the State Govt.
shall be implemented as per the R & R Policy of the State Government. All
the recommendations mentioned in the R & R Plan shall be strictly followed
including suitable employment and other facilities to all the oustees.
xx.
All
the recommendations made in the Charter on Corporate Responsibility for
Environment Protection (CREP) for the Aluminium sector shall be strictly
implemented.
xxi.
All the commitments made to the
public during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting held on 24th
January, 2011 should be satisfactorily
implemented and a separate budget for implementing the same should be allocated
and information submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhubaneswar.
xxii.
At least 5 % of the total cost of the project
shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public
Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan should
be prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhubaneswar.
Implementation of such program should be ensured accordingly in a time bound
manner.
xxiii.
The company shall provide housing for
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.
35.2.2
Ferro Alloy Manufacturing Unit (4 x 9 MVA / 2 x 18
MVA Submerged Arc Furnace) for production of Silico Manganese-58,320 TPA; Ferro
Manganese-81,230 TPA; Ferro Silicon-25,272 TPA and 3 x 300 TPD Manganese ore
Sinter Plant at Mahuroomkala Village, Khairagarh Tehsil, Rajnandgaon District,
Chhattisgarh by M/s. Sarita Steels & Power Ltd. - regarding Environmental
Clearance
The
project proponents and their consultant, M/s Ramky Enviro Engineers
Limited, Hyderabad gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the
project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Terms
of Reference (ToRs) awarded during the 25th Meeting of the
Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held on 29th-30th
June, 2011 for preparation of EIA/EMP Report. All the Ferro alloy plants
are listed at S. No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy Industry of the Schedule of
EIA Notification 2006 under Category’ A’ and appraised by
the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s Sarita Steels & Power Ltd.
have proposed for a Ferro Alloy
Manufacturing Unit (4 x 9 MVA/ 2 x
18 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace) at Mahuroomkala village, Khairagarh Tehsil,
Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh. The total land acquired is 40.27
acres of which 14.5 acres will be developed under green belt. Nearest
habitation is Mahuroomkala village at 0.5 Km N and nearest town is Rajnandgaon
at 20 Km SE. No national park/wild life sanctuary/reserve forest is
located within 10 km radius of the project site. Total cost of the
project is Rs. 297.54 Crores of which Rs. 29.75 Crores and Rs. 2.97 Crores
will be earmarked towards total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for
environmental pollution control measures.
The details of the products along with their capacity are
given below:
|
S. No. |
Type of the product |
Capacity (TPA) |
|
1 |
Ferro Alloys - 4x9 / 2x18 MVA Submerged Arc
Furnace |
|
|
Silicon Manganese-Si-Mn |
58,320 |
|
|
Ferro Manganese-Fe-Mn |
81,230 |
|
|
Ferro Silicon-Fe-Si |
25,272 |
|
|
Total |
1,64,822 |
|
|
2 |
3 x 300 TPD Manganese ore Sinter Plant |
2,97,000 |
The production capacity of the combined Ferro Alloy
products will not exceed 1,64,822 TPA. Ferro
Manganese, Silico Manganese and Ferro Silicon will be produced in submerged arc
furnace (SAF). The raw materials will be thoroughly mixed and charged into the
furnace. The charge will enter the smelting zone, smelted at 1200-13000C
and the alloy formed being heavy, settle at the bottom and will be cast in
dressed beds. After solidification, the cakes will be broken
manually to required lump size. The Manganese Ore Sinter is produced in Sinter
plant. The raw materials will be thoroughly mixed and charged into the furnace
(Rotary drum), the temperature of furnace is 900-10000C, the
manganese ore sinter is crushed and screened to required size. Power (60 MW)
will be sourced from Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd. D.G. set
(1x500 KVA) will be installed for emergency power supply.
Ambient air
quality monitoring was carried within the study area
for PM, SO2 and NOx. The maximum
values of these parameters are 70 µg/m3,
17.9 µg/m3 and 27.1 µg/m3 respectively. The predicted maximum incremental
ground level concentrations (GLCs) due to the proposed project are 4.07 µg/m3, 0.5 µg/m3
and 2.37 µg/m3 respectively.
The resultant concentrations of these parameters are within the prescribed
standards. Dust and fume
extraction system with cyclone followed by bag filters will be provided to the
submerged arc furnaces. ESP will be installed to control the emissions from the
Sinter Plant. The emissions will be dispersed through a chimney of adequate
height (Submerged arc furnace 30 m, Sinter plant 40 m). Fugitive emissions due
to transportation will be controlled by water sprinkling on the roads. Raw
materials and products will be kept in covered sheds.
Total fresh water requirement is 558 m3/day,
which will be sourced from the ground water within plant premises and mainly
used in cooling purpose. The treated effluent (cooling tower 84 m3/day)
will be used for slag cooling and dust suppression. Domestic effluent (20 m3/day)
will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit or STP and the treated
water is used for greenbelt development. No effluent will be discharged outside
the premises and zero discharge will be adopted.
Solid waste like bag filter dust will be reused in process.
The slag generated from the production of Si-Mn (56,450 TPA); Fe-Mn (75,108
TPA) and Fe-Si (30,540 TPA) will be used for construction of roads, brick
manufacturing, designer tiles and load bearing tiles. Waste oil and used
batteries will be sold to authorized recyclers /reprocessors. Acoustic
enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets to control noise.
The
Committee deliberated on the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public
Consultation meeting conducted by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation
Board on 5th January, 2012. The issues raised in the public hearing
were regarding provision of employment to local people, pollution control measures,
depletion of ground water, local development, etc. which were addressed in the
EIA/EMP report.
The
Committee desired the information regarding major raw materials analysis,
revised layout plan with area break up and details regarding water reservoir
and rain water harvesting. The requisite information has been furnished.
After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to stipulation of following specific conditions along with
other environmental conditions:
13. At
least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise
Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and
item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be prepared
and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhopal. Implementation of
such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time bound manner.
35.2.3
Proposed expansion of Ferro Alloy
Manufacturing Unit (Existing: 1x6 & 1x9 MVA and Proposed: 2 x 12 MVA
Submerged Electric Arc Furnaces) to manufacture 66,660 TPA Ferro Manganese/53,790
TPA Silico Manganese/63,030 TPA Ferro Chrome/27,390 TPA Ferro Silicon at
Ravivalasa Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh by M/s
Cronimet Alloys India Limited - regarding Environmental Clearance.
The
project authorities and their consultant, M/s Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the
project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per
Terms of Reference (ToRs) awarded during the 17th Meeting of
the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held on 13th -14th
December, 2010 for preparation of EIA/EMP. The Ferro alloy plants are listed at S.
No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy Industry of the Schedule of EIA Notification
2006 under Category’ A’ and appraised by the Expert
Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s. Cronimet Alloys
India Limited has proposed
for expansion of Ferro Alloys Manufacturing Unit (2 X 12 MVA, SEAF for manufacture of 46,860 TPA Ferro Manganese/33,990 TPA
Silico Manganese/ 38,280 TPA Ferro Chrome,/16,500 TPA Ferro Silicon) at Survey No.: 62, 63, 64 Ravivalasa Village, Tekkali
Mandal of Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh. The land acquired for proposed
expansion is 14.57 acres of which green
belt will be developed in 6.76 acres. Total land acquired including existing and proposed expansion
is 22.02 acres of which green belt will be developed in 7.28 acres. The PP iinformed that the Telineelapuram bird sanctuary located
within 10 km is not a notified bird sanctuary Total cost of the proposed
expansion project will be Rs. 71 Crores, out of which Rs. 7.18 Crores is
allocated for EMP.
Following are
the existing and proposed facilities & products:
|
S. No. |
Facility |
Plant configuration |
Product |
Production Capacity |
||
|
Existing (TPA) |
Proposed (TPA) |
TOTAL (TPA) |
||||
|
1 |
Submerged Electric Arc furnaces |
Existing : 1 x 6 MVA, 1 x 9 MVA Proposed : 2 x 12 MVA |
Ferro Manganese |
19,800
|
46,860 |
66,660
|
|
2. |
Silico Manganese |
19,800 |
33,990
|
53,790
|
||
|
3. |
Ferro Chrome |
24,750
|
38,280
|
63,030
|
||
|
4. |
Ferro Silicon |
10,890 |
16,500 |
27,390 |
||
The Compliance to the conditions
stipulated in the NOC from SPCB has been submitted and found to be
satisfactory. Manganese ore, coal/coke, Dolomite,
quartz, Fe.
Mn Slag, carbon paste, Dry Briquetes, Cr.
Ore, Magnesite, MS rounds, Mill scale, casting sheets will be used as raw
materials. Manufacturing process involves smelting of charge materials in
submerged arc furnace. Total power requirement of 132 KVA will be met from the
substation. Noise absorbing materials will be used in the construction of
buildings etc. and less noise generating machinery will be installed.
Ambient air
quality monitoring was carried within the study area
for PM, SO2 and NOx. The maximum
values of these parameters are 56.3 µg/m3, 9.7 µg/m3 and 22.7 µg/m3 respectively. The predicted maximum incremental
ground level concentrations (GLCs) due to the proposed project are 0.69 µg/m3, 1.71 µg/m3
and 0.96 µg/m3 respectively.
The resultant concentrations of these parameters are within the prescribed
standards. Dust extraction
system with Jet Pulse bag filters and furnace hoods will be provided to
submerged arc furnace. Water sprinkling system will be provided to control
fugitive dust emissions from material handling.
Total water requirement of 152 m3/day (Existing
52 KLD and 100 KLD for proposed) will be met from ground water through bore
wells. The fresh water requirement will be 67 m3/day. No process
wastewater will be generated. Maximum recycling of wastewater will be done
after proper treatment. Domestic wastewater will be sent to septic tank
followed by dispersion trench. Wastewater generated from Jigging machine will
be recycled and when it becomes non-recyclable with contamination of sand soil,
it will be discharged. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained.
Ferro-Manganese slag will be reused in Silico-Manganese
manufacture. Silico Manganese and Ferro Silicon slag will be used in construction
works. Ferro Chrome slag will be sent for Toxic Chemical Leachability Potential
(TCLP) test for the Chrome content in the slag. If Cr2O3 content is less
than 0.2%, slag will be used in construction and infrastructure developmental
activities. If Cr2O3 content
is greater than 0.2%, slag will be sent to Cr. Recovery Plant. AFPL proposes to
setup a chrome recovery plant for recovering the chrome content in the slag.
Waste slag after chrome recovery will be disposed for filling low lying areas. Bag
filter dust will be sent to fly ash brick manufacturing units. Domestic and
commercial solid waste will be collected, segregated and disposed for reuse and
to dumping yard.
Public hearing/public consultation was conducted by the
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board on 14th July 2011. The issues
raised in the public hearing meeting were regarding provision of employment to
locals, pollution control measures, drinking water facilities, development of
School, green belt development, etc. which have been addressed and included in
the EIA/EMP report.
After detailed deliberations, the Committee recommended the
proposal for environmental clearance subject to stipulation of the following
specific conditions along with other environmental conditions:
5. The total water requirement shall not exceed
152m3/day. ‘Zero’ effluent discharge shall be strictly followed and
no wastewater should be discharged outside the premises.
13. At least 5 % of the total cost of the
project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound
action plan should be prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office
at Bangalore. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a
time bound manner.
35.2.4
Grinding unit of Cement of 200 TPD at Sy. No.
181/1, Village Peradam, Sathyavedu Mandal, Distt. Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh - by
M/s. Vishnu Maya Cements (P) Ltd. - regarding Environmental Clearance
The
proponent informed that they will not be able to attend the meeting. The
Committee decided to consider the project as and when requested by the
proponent.
35.2.5
Expansion of Integrated Steel Plant from
0.075 MTPA to 0.425 MTPA and Captive Power Plant of 76 MW (FBC- 60 MW & WHRB - 16 MW) at
Kulei, Parajang, Dhenkanal, Orissa by
M/s Rana Sponge Limited - regarding
Environmental Clearance
The project authorities and their consultant,
M/s Global Experts, Bhubaneswar gave a detailed presentation on the salient
features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be
undertaken as per Terms of Reference (ToRs)
awarded during the 90th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee
(Industry-1) held on 6th-8th January, 2009 for
preparation of EIA/EMP. The Integrated Steel Plants are listed at S.
No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy Industry of the Schedule of EIA Notification
2006 under Category’ A’ and appraised by the Expert
Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s Rana Iron and Power Ltd. (formerly M/s Rana Sponge Limited) have proposed for expansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 0.075 MTPA to 0.425
MTPA at Kulei, Parajang, Dist Dhenkanal, Odisha. The company has acquired 263.0 acres of land
through IDCO, in which various process units, raw material & solid waste
storage units, rain water harvesting facility etc. would be set up. About 88 acres
(33% of total land area) of land has been ear marked for development of green
belt all around the project area. No National Parks / Wildlife Sanctuaries/ Biosphere
Reserves are located within 10 km radius of the project area. The total project
cost is Rs. 778.7 Crores and the cost
allocated towards pollution control and environmental protection measures will
be Rs. 31 Crores.
Following will be the plant configuration and product
mix:
|
UNIT |
CAPACITY |
PRODUCT |
PRODUCTION
in TPA |
END USE |
|
Existing
Plant Facilities |
||||
|
DRI kiln |
1 x 100
TPD 1 x 350
TPD |
Sponge
iron |
1,35,000 |
SMS |
|
SMS-IF |
2X 10 T |
Billets |
75,000 |
Sale/SMS |
|
Rolling
Mill |
2500
MT/Month |
MS Angles |
30,000 |
Sale |
|
FBC CPP |
4
MW |
Power |
4 MW |
Internal
Use |
|
WHRB CPP |
8
MW |
Power |
8 MW |
Internal
Use |
|
Producer
gas plant |
25
TPD |
Producer
gas |
|
Use in RHF |
|
Proposed Expansion (Phase 1) |
||||
|
DRI kiln |
1 x 100
TPD 2 x 350
TPD |
Sponge
iron |
240,000 |
SMS –I SMS- II |
|
SMS-I |
||||
|
IF |
7 X 10 T |
Billets |
187,000 |
Rolling
Mill 1 |
|
LRF |
Matching |
|||
|
CCM |
Matching |
|||
|
RM- I |
0.25 MTPA |
Rolled
Product |
2,50,000 |
Sale |
|
Coal
Washery |
0.9 MTPA |
Washed
Coal |
495,000 |
DRI kilns |
|
Middling |
3,15,000 |
FBC CPP |
||
|
Reject |
85,000 |
Sale |
||
|
FBC CPP |
1X
30 MW |
Power |
60 MW |
Internal
Use |
|
WHRB CPP |
16
MW |
Power |
16 MW |
Internal
Use |
|
Phase-II |
||||
|
Sinter |
1
X 30 m2 |
Sinter |
2,94,000 |
MBF |
|
MBF |
1
X 250 m3 |
Hot Metal Pig iron |
1,80,000 30,000 |
SMS-II SMS |
|
SMS- II |
||||
|
EAF |
1 X 50T |
Billets |
2,62,000 |
Rolling
Mill I & II |
|
LRF |
Matching |
|||
|
CCM |
Matching |
|||
|
RM-II |
0.25 MTPA |
Rolled
Product |
2,50,000 |
Sale |
|
Fe-Mn |
1 X 16.5
MVA |
Fe-Mn |
25,000 |
Sale |
|
Si-Mn |
1 X 16.5
MVA |
Si-Mn |
25,000 |
Sale |
|
Saleable
product after complete expansion |
||||
|
Rolling
Mill |
0.5 MTPA |
Rolled product |
500,000 |
Sale |
|
Fe-Mn |
1 X 16.5
MVA |
Fe-Mn |
25,000 |
Sale |
|
Si-Mn |
1 X 16.5
MVA |
Si-Mn |
25,000 |
Sale |
|
CPP |
64 MW FBC 24 MW WHRB |
Power |
88 |
Internal
consumption |
The PP
informed that the proposal
for pulp and paper mill as part of the expansion is dropped. Iron
Ore-10,13,000 TPA, Coal-11,50,000 TPA, Dolomite-45,000 TPA, Lime Stone–70,000 TPA,
Manganese – 1,37,000 TPA are the major raw materials. Iron ore & Manganese
will be sourced from Joda/Barbil and coal will be sourced from nearest coal
mine & local dealers. The total power requirement is 154 MW of which 88 MW will
be met from the CPP and the rest will be met from the State grid.
It is
proposed to install a IF and LF to produce billets to be used in rolling mills
to produce 0.5 MTPA Rolled product. The IF -LF-CCM route with optimum feed
combination of sponge iron and hot metal/pig iron feed for the production of
high quality steel billet/bloom will be used. A waste heat boiler to produce 88 MW power utilizing
hot flue gas from DRIs and CFBC to utilize DRI char and middlings from coal
washery will be installed.
Ambient air
quality monitoring was carried within the study area
for PM, SO2 and NOx. The maximum
values of these parameters are 102.3 µg/m3, 12.8 µg/m3 and 14.3 µg/m3 respectively. The predicted maximum incremental
ground level concentrations (GLCs) due to the proposed project are 18.58 µg/m3, 12.49 µg/m3
and 8.3 µg/m3 respectively.
Dust extraction system with adequate capacity bag house followed by tall
stack and water sprinkling system will be provided for the raw material
handling system and material transfer points. Dust extraction system with pulse
jet type bag filter will be provided to Blast Furnace stock house and wet
scrubber will be provided for Blast Furnace. Fume extraction system with
adequate capacity bag house will be provided for EAF-GCP. Water sprinkling will
be done in coal washery and ash handling.
The water
requirement of 16,910 m3/day will be sourced from River Brahmani. The
water consumption will be minimized by rain water harvesting. No effluent will
be discharged outside the plant premises. The wastewater generated in the
process will be treated and reused in the process. The iron ore fines,
limestone fines, dolomite fines, MBF dust, Rolling mill scale & coke fines
will be used in the sinter unit. The granulated MBF slag will be sold to cement
plants. The coal fines and DRI Kiln will be used in the FBC boiler. The SMS and
RM scrap will be reused in SMS. The coking coal fines and sinter fines will be
recycled. The Fe-Mn slag will be used in the manufacture of Si-Mn. The SMS
slag, Si-Mn slag etc. will be used for road making.
Public Hearing/public consultation was conducted by the Odisha
State Pollution Control Board on 18h May 2011. The issues raised in
the public hearing meeting were regarding provision of employment to local
people, pollution control measures, green belt development, rain water
harvesting, CSR activities etc. which have been addressed and included in the EIA/EMP
report.
The
Committee after detailed deliberations sought the following information for
reconsideration:
· Documents regarding name change of company from Rana
Sponge to Rana Iron & Power Ltd.
· Photographs of the existing and
proposed plant area.
· Copy of environmental clearances obtained for the
existing units and the dates of commissioning of various units.
· Compliance
to the conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance
/ NOC granted by the SPCB.
· Recent
monitoring report from the SPCB, which shall include data on AAQ, water
quality, solid waste etc. shall be submitted.
· Has the unit received any notice under
the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air
and Water Acts? If so, compliance to the notice(s)
· Copies of Firm
Coal linkages
· Ambient air
quality at 8 locations covering the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from
project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction. measures of mitigation of SO2
and NOx.
· Impact of water drawl on River Brahmani
· Ground water analysis for all the 34 parameters as
per IS10500
· Details regarding reuse of wastewater in various
processes etc.
· Action plan for 100% utilization of fly ash and MoUs
with cement plants etc.
· Management plan for toxic metal mitigation
· Action plan for the implementation of
OHS standards as per OSHAS/USEPA
· Plan and
fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract
and sub-contract workers.
35.2.6
Proposed 3 X 9 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace (Fe-Mn : 55,440 TPA / Si-Mn : 39,600 TPA / Fe-Si : 19,800 TPA or Product mix of all) at Mouza & Village Maheshpur, P.O. & P.S.: Salanpur, District Burdwan, West Bengal by M/s Padma Iron Products Private Limited
- regarding Environmental Clearance
The project authorities and
their consultant, M/s
Environ India, Kolkata gave a detailed presentation on the salient
features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be
undertaken as per Terms of Reference (TORs) awarded during the 26th
Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held during 22nd
– 23rd July, 2011 for preparation of EIA/EMP report. The Ferro
Alloy Plants are listed at S. No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy Industries
under Category A of the Schedule of EIA Notification 2006 and appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s Padma Iron Products Private Limited have proposed to set up a 3 X 9 Submerged Arc Furnace at Mouza & Village : Maheshpur, P.O. & P.S. :
Salanpur, District : Burdwan, West Bengal. Total land for the proposed project is 9.86 acres
and green belt will be developed in 3.26 acres of area. No R & R is
involved. No National Park/Wild Life Sanctuary/Reserve Forest is located
within 10 km radius of the project site. Total cost of the proposed
project is Rs. 60.0 Crores. Rs. 4.5 Crores and Rs. 45 Lakhs/Annum will be
earmarked towards total capital cost and recurring cost for environmental
pollution control measures.
Following will be the facilities
and products from the proposed plant:
|
Main
Plant |
Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) |
3 X 9 MVA |
|
Installed
Capacity |
Ferro
Manganese |
55,440 TPA |
|
Silico
Manganese |
39,600 TPA |
|
|
Ferro Silicon |
19,800 TPA |
Manganese ore, Fe-Mn slag, coke
breeze, quartz, dolomite, iron scrap and pet coke will be used as raw
materials. Power requirement (27.75 MVA) will be met by Damodar Valley
Corporation. The manufacturing of ferro alloys
will be carried out in submerged arc furnace and the process involves feeding
the raw materials into the furnace. In nature, the elements are available in
the form of oxides. These oxides along with carbon will be fed to the furnace.
After attaining favourable temperatures in the furnace, carbon will react with
oxide and will remove it from element or metal. The metal will
be tapped at regular intervals and collected in pans/moulds. After
solidification of the metal, the same will be broken to required sizes and
delivered to customers.
Ambient air quality monitoring
has been carried at 8 locations during the period from March 2011 to May 2011
and the average data indicate PM10 (36-72 µg/m3), PM2.5
(22-40 µg/m3), SO2 (6-12 µg/m3) and NOx
(17-35 µg/m3) are within the permissible limits. Prediction of Ground
Level Concentrations (GLCs) due to proposed project has been made by Industrial
Source Complex, Short Term (ISCST3) as per CPCB guidelines and the average data
indicated an incremental PM10 of 3.1 µg/m3. Similarly, average incremental PM2.5 emission
is 2.6 µg/m3. The smoke and fumes collected from SAF by the hood
will be passed through bag filter before discharging through a stack of
adequate height. Fugitive emissions from the raw material handling section will
be suppressed by dry fogging system / water sprinkling.
Total water requirement of 30 m3/day
will be sourced from borewell / rainwater harvesting pond. Maximum recycling of
wastewater will be done after treatment to achieve zero discharge. Treated
waste water will be used for dust suppression and green belt development.
Effluent streams such as cooling tower blow down, floor washings, etc. will be
used for fugitive dust suppression, water sprinkling etc. Plant sewage will be
treated in septic tank. Fines and bag
filter dust will be recycled in the process. Slag from Si-Mn production will be
used in land / road / area development / manufacturing of coloured
glass/insulated bricks. Slag from Fe-Si production will be used in the cupola
furnace as raw material. All pumps and motors
will be selected from less noise generating types. Ear plugs will be provided
to employees working in high noise prone areas. DG
sets of capacity 2 X 125 KVA & 1 X 250 kVA will be installed and used during power
failure only. DG sets will be
provided with silencer.
Public hearing/Public
consultation meeting was conducted by the West Bengal Pollution Control
Board on 18.1.2012. The main issues raised in the public hearing meeting
were w.r.t. proper pollution control measures, local employment, proper
wages to workers, plantation programmes etc. and have been addressed and
included in the EIA/EMP.
After
detailed deliberations, the Committee has recommended the proposal for
environmental clearance subject to submission of trace
element analysis of raw materials in absolute values & if the values are
more than the standards, shall submit a management plan and stipulation of following specific
conditions along with other environmental conditions:
13. At
least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise
Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and
item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be prepared
and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhubaneswar. Implementation
of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time bound manner.
35.2.7
Expansion of
Induction Furnace (Billets: 49,200 TPA), Rolling Mill (Hot-rolled strips/
sheet/ coil: 49,200 TPA) and Oxygen plant (600 m3/hr) in the
existing plant premises at Plot No. 30, APIIC Industrial Park Gollapuram
(Phase-3), Village Gollapuram, Mandal Hindupur, District Ananthapur in Andhra
Pradesh by M/s Vedik
Ispat Private Limited- regarding Environmental Clearance
The
project authorities and their consultant, M/s Pioneer Enviro Laboratories &
Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad gave a detailed presentation on the salient
features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be
undertaken as per Terms of Reference (ToRs) awarded during the 28th Meeting
of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held during 26th
- 27th September, 2011 for preparation of EIA/EMP. The
Induction Furnace (>30,000 TPA) are listed at S. No. 3(a) in Secondary Metallurgy
Industries under Category ‘B’ of the amendment to Schedule of EIA Notification
2006 and appraised
by the SEIAA/SEAC. However, due to location of the project within 10 km of the
interstate boundary of Karnataka, the proposal was kept in Category ‘A’ and appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s Vedik Ispat Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for expansion of
Induction Furnace & Rolling Mill in the existing plant premises at Plot No.
30, APIIC Gollapuram Industrial Park (Phase-3), Gollapuram Village, Hindupur
Mandal, Ananthpur District, Andhra Pradesh. The project site is located in
Gollapuram Industrial area, which is a notified industrial area. Green belt
will be developed in 33% (inclusive of existing) of the total plant area. Penneru
River is flowing at a distance of 3.0 Kms. from the site and State highway no. 9
is at a distance of 2.0 Kms from the site. No National Park / Wild life
sanctuary / Reserved forest is located within 10 km radius of the
project site. Total cost of the expansion project is Rs. 25.4 Crores. Rs. 1
Crores and Rs. 10 lakhs/annum will be earmarked towards capital cost and
recurring cost for environmental pollution control measures.
Following is the plant configuration:
|
S.No. |
Units |
Product |
Existing configuration As per E.C. accorded in 2010 |
Additional Capacity Proposed |
Total capacity after the proposed
additional capacity
|
|
1. |
Induction Furnace with C.C.M with
AOD |
Billets |
68,400 TPA * (In operation since October, 2011) |
49,200TPA |
1,17,600 TPA** |
|
2. |
Rolling Mill |
Hot-rolled Strips/sheet/coil |
68,400 TPA |
49,200TPA |
1,17,600 TPA*** |
|
3. |
Oxygen plant |
Oxygen |
- |
600 m3/hr |
600 m3/hr |
*1X25 MT Induction Furnace is in operation from October,
2011.
** The production of 1,17,600 TPA will be achieved in the
same existing Induction Furnace by considering 12 heats per day and the raw
scrap will be melted of in AOD.
*** A single Rolling mill of 1,17,600 TPA will be installed
(As already permitted 68,400 TPA of is yet to be installed.)
The sponge iron will be fed to Induction furnace to make
ingots / billets which will be casted in rolling mill in form of steel i.e. TMT
bars / Structural Steel. Power requirement for the proposed plant will be met
from Grid. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 8 locations during
September 2010 to November 2010 and the submitted data indicated the value of
PM2.5 (14.7- 20.9 µg/m3),
PM10 (25.3 – 34.9 µg/m3), SPM (79.2 – 96.7 µg/m3), SO2 (6.0- 8.4 µg/m3) and NOx (7.0 – 9.5 µg/m3). The submitted data indicated the incremental value of PM10
(0.9 µg/m3), SO2 (7.5 µg/m3) & NOx (8.5 µg/m3)
which is within the permissible limit. Fume extraction system with bag
filters will be provided to Induction Furnace, LRF and CCM. Bag filters will be
provided to Rolling Mill.
Total water required for the proposed expansion project is
65 m3/day. The water requirement for the proposed expansion project
will be supplied by APIIC. No wastewater will be generated from the proposed
expansion project, as closed circuit cooling system will be adopted. Domestic
wastewater will be disposed off into the soak pit via septic tank. Zero
discharge will be maintained in the proposed plant. Slag generated from SMS
will be crushed and after iron recovery, the inert material will be used in brick
manufacturing units. Mill scale from Rolling mill will be reused in SMS.
Public
hearing is not required as the unit is located in notified industrial area.
After detailed deliberations, the Committee has recommended the proposal
for environmental clearance subject to stipulation of following specific
conditions along with other environmental conditions:
i.
Compliance
to all the specific and general conditions stipulated for the existing plant by
the Central and State Government shall be ensured and regular reports submitted
to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore and SPCB.
ii.
The company shall install wet
scrubber and bag filters etc. to control the particulate emissions below 50
mg/Nm3.
iv.
Gaseous emission levels including
secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources shall be controlled within
the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated
30th May, 2008 and regularly monitored. Guidelines / Code of
Practice issued by the CPCB should be followed.
vii.
Risk and Disaster Management
Plan along with the mitigation measures shall be prepared and a copy submitted
to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore,
APPCB and CPCB within 3 months of issue of environment clearance letter.
viii.
As proposed, green belt shall be developed in
33 % of the plant area. Selection of plant species shall be as per the CPCB
guidelines in consultation with the DFO.
ix.
At least 5 % of the total cost of the project
shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on locals
need and item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be prepared
and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore. Implementation of
such program should be ensured accordingly in a time bound manner.
35.2.8
Expansion of Ferro
Alloy Plant from 27 TPD to 54 TPD by installation of 1X6 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace at Sarandi Industrial Growth Centre, Tehsil Waraseoni, District Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh by M/s Ramnik Power & Alloys (P) Limited -
regarding Environmental
Clearance
The project authorities and their consultant, M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the
project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per
Terms of Reference (TORs) awarded during the
22nd Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee
(Industry-1) held on 18-19 April, 2011 for
preparation of EIA/EMP report. All the Ferro Alloy plants are listed at S.No. 3(a)
in primary metallurgical industry under Category-A of the Schedule of the EIA notification 2006 and appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) in the MoEF.
M/s Ramnik Power & Alloys Pvt. Ltd have proposed for the
expansion of existing Ferro Alloys Plant at Sarandi Industrial Growth Centre,
Sarandi, Tehsil Waraseoni, District Balaghat in Madhya
Pradesh.
The proposed expansion will be carried in the already acquired land of
10 acres within the existing plant premises, of which 33% area will be
developed under green belt. No National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary is located
within 10 km radius of the project site. One reserve forest, G F Sonawani is
located at 6 km away from the project site. Chandan River is flowing at
around 0.2 km from the project site. Waraseoni town is around 5 km from the
project site. Total cost of the proposed project is Rs.
12 Crores and total project cost for existing and proposed project is Rs 48.83 Crores.
Rs. 2.5 Crores and Rs. 1.07 Crores will be earmarked towards the total capital
cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures.
Following are the existing units:
|
Sl. No. |
UNIT |
CAPACITY |
|
1 |
Ferro Alloys Plant 1x6 MVA
SAF Captive Power plant Biomass
Based |
27 TPD of
Ferro Manganese and Silico Manganese 6 MW |
Following units will be
installed:
|
Sl. No. |
UNIT |
CAPACITY |
|
1 |
Ferro Alloys Plant 1x6 MVA
SAF |
27 TPD of
Ferro Manganese and Silico Manganese |
Manganese ore, Dolomite, Pet coke, Carbon paste will be used
as the major raw materials in the plant process. The estimated power
requirement for the proposed project is 12 MVA and 5.2 MW will be sourced
through captive power plant and 4.2 MW which will be sourced from the Madhya Pradesh
State Electricity Board. Raw materials and products will be transported
in covered trucks. All the trucks for raw materials and finished products
transportation will comply with the applicable environmental norms.
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out within the study area for PM10, PM2.5,
SO2 and NOx. Values of these parameters were found ranging from
28-92 µg/m3, 5.6-18.4 µg/m3, 3-8 µg/m3 and 5-13 µg/m3 respectively. The
predicted incremental ground level concentration (GLC) due to the proposed
project for PM is 2.20 µg/m3, which is within the prescribed standards. There will be emissions during handling of raw materials and
products, which will be controlled by dust suppression system. The emissions from the production processes
will be passed through Bag filters to retain flue dust particles. The cleaned gases will be
discharged to the atmosphere through stack of adequate height of 30 mt.
Total water requirement for the proposed
expansion including domestic requirement is about 37 m3/d, which will be sourced through
bore well. The required permission has been obtained from CGWB. All the
discharges will be treated and reused in the plant resulting in Zero Discharge.
The slag generated in silico-manganese plant will be used for roads and
building construction and as filler material for fly ash bricks. Flue dust will
be sold to brick manufacturers.
The public hearing was exempted for the proposed project as
per para 7(i) III Stage (3) of EIA Notification 2006 due to the location of the
project in Notified Sarandi Industrial Growth Centre by Directorate of Industries, Govt. of Madhya
Pradesh .
The
committee was informed that SPCB has issued closure notice to the unit for
operating without environmental clearance. The PP informed that the Hon’ble
High Court of MP has stayed the said notice in the WP No. 20579/2011.
After detailed deliberation, the
Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance subject to stipulation of the following specific conditions
along with other environmental conditions:
1. The environmental clearance is subject
to the outcome of Writ Petition No. 20579 of 2011 in the matter of M/s Ramnik
Power & Alloys (P) Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors. in the Hon’ble High
Court of Madhya Pradesh.
2.
Compliance
to all the specific and general conditions stipulated for the existing plant by
the Central/State Government shall be ensured and regular reports submitted to
the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhopal/SPCB.
14. At
least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise
Social Commitment based on locals need and item-wise
details along with time bound action plan should be prepared and
submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhopal. Implementation of such
program shall be ensured accordingly in a time bound manner.
Proposals for TORs
35.2.9
Proposed Iron Ore Beneficiation (10,00,000
TPA), Iron Ore Pelletization (6,00,000 TPA), Sponge Iron (3,00,000 TPA),
Billets (3,60,000 TPA), TMT/Wire Rod Mill (2,25,000 TPA), Structural Mill
(1,20,000 TPA) along with Power Plant
(WHRB- 16 MW and FBC - 20 MW) at Sy nos. 224, 227, 231, 232, 233, 423, 424,
430, 431, 432, 452, 453, 454, 455, 457, 458, 459, 461, 462, 463, 468, 474, 475
& 476, Village Mudumalagurthy, Mandal Kodumur, District Kurnool in Andhra
Pradesh by M/s MPL Mineral Processing Pvt. Limited - regarding TORs
The project authorities
and their consultant, M/s Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the
project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken along
with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP report. All the steel plants are listed at S.No. 3(a) in primary metallurgical
industry under Category-A of the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 and appraised by the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) in the MoEF.
M/s
MPL Mineral Processing Pvt. Ltd. has proposed to set up a Steel Plant at
Village Mudumalagurthy, Mandal Kodumur, District Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The
total land envisaged for the proposed project is 150 acres and green belt will
be developed in 50 acres of plant area. No National Parks / Wild Life
Sanctuaries / Reserve Forests / Bird Sanctuaries / Eco Sensitive Areas / Tiger
Reserves/ Elephant Corridors are situated within 10 km radius of the project
site. Nearest village is Krishnapuram at 1.5 km. Hagari River (non-perennial) flows
at a distance of 0.6 Km. from the project site. A runoff drain is passing
through the site in the South East corner. No forest land is involved in the
proposed site. No litigation or court case is in pending against the project
and/or land.
Following
is the plant configuration:
|
S.No.
|
UNIT
|
CONFIGURATION
|
CAPACITY
|
|
|
1. |
Iron
Ore Beneficiation |
1
x 10,00,000 TPA |
10,00,000
TPA |
|
|
2. |
Iron
Ore Pelletization |
1
x 6,00,000 TPA |
6,00,000
TPA |
|
|
3. |
Sponge
iron (pre
Heating Technology) |
2
x 350 TPD |
3,00,000
TPA |
|
|
4.
|
Billets |
3
x 40 MT |
3,60,000
TPA |
|
|
5.
|
TMT/Wire
Rod Mill |
1
x 2,25,000 TPA |
2,25,000TPA |
|
|
6.
|
Structural
Mill |
1
x 1,20,000 TPA |
1,20,000
TPA |
|
|
7. |
Power
Generation |
WHRB
|
2
x 8 MW |
16
MW |
|
FBC
|
1
x 20 MW |
20
MW |
||
|
Total
|
36
MW |
|||
Iron ore fines, bentonite,
limestone & coal fines for beneficiated iron ore & pelletisation &
pellet plant, coal, dolomite for sponge iron plant, sponge iron, scrap, ferro
alloy for MS billets, billets for TMT / wire rod mill and structural mill &
dolochar, coal & fines for power plant will be used as raw materials. Power requirement
will be sourced from captive power plant. DG sets will be installed. Iron ore fines will be
grinded in ball mills. The concentrate will be fed to thickener and
subsequently to filtering unit. The filter cake will be sent to pellet plant
comprising of Rotary grate kiln. Green pellets will be produced from this
process. Sponge Iron will be manufactured in coal based Direct
Reduction (DR) kilns. Billets will be manufactured by melting in
Induction furnace and casting in continuous casting machine. Rolled products
will be manufactured in TMT / wire rod mill and structural mill. Waste Heat Recovery
Boiler (WHRB) and FBC boiler will be installed.
Electrostatic precipitator will be provided to Pellet plant, DRI kiln and FBC
boiler to control particulate emissions within 50 mg/Nm3. Bag
filters will be installed to control emissions from induction furnace and
rolling mill. Flue gases for DRI plant will be utilized in Waste Heat Recovery
Boiler (WHRB) and passed through ESP and then into atmosphere through ID fans
and chimney. Hot gases from DRI plant will pass through dust settling
chamber (DSC) and after burning chamber (ABC), WHRB and stack. Fume extraction
system with ID fan will be provided to IF. Dust suppression (chemical and dry
fog type) will be provided to control emissions. Bag filters will be
provided to material handling areas, coal handling areas, crusher, stock house,
cooler discharge area, screening area etc.
Total water
required for the proposed project will be 2,593 m3/day, which will
be sourced from ground water and Hagari River. Closed loop system will be
adopted so that no effluent is discharged from the proposed plant. Only make up
water will be fed into the plant. Acidic and alkaline effluent from cation and
anion units of DM Plant will be neutralized in neutralization tank. Boiler
blow down will be neutralized in the neutralization tank before mixing with
other effluent streams. After neutralization, these two effluents will be
mixed with cooling tower blow down in a guard pond. The treated effluent will
be used for ash conditioning, dust suppression and green belt development.
Service water will be passed through oil separator to remove oil content in the
effluent. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by
soak pit. No effluent will be discharged outside the premises and Zero
discharge will be adopted. Rain water harvesting structure will be
constructed.
Tailings from the beneficiation plant will be given to ceramic industries /
Cement Plants / other mineral based industries. Char from DRI process will be
used in FBC boiler as fuel. Dust from air pollution control devices
(APCD) will be partly used and/or in abandoned mines filling. Slag will be
crushed and after iron recovery, the inert material will be used given to brick
manufacturers. Ash from Sponge iron plant and FBC power plant will be sold
to brick manufacturers and cement units. Waste oil and used batteries
will be sold to authorized recyclers/re-processors.
After
detailed deliberations, the Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking
detailed EIA/EMP study.
1.
Executive
summary of the project.
2.
Photographs
of the proposed plant area
3.
Revised
plant lay out by excluding part of the project site so that no natural drainage
passes through the project site
4.
A
line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP
5.
A
copy of the mutual agreement for land acquisition signed with land oustees. Break up of small, medium and large farmers
from whom the land is being acquired. If small farmers are involved, a detailed
R&R plan.
6.
Firm
Coal linkages should be submitted along with the EIA report
7.
A
site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by
1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 Kms of terrains
i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper
longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included.
3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from
the proposal site. A photograph of the site should also be included.
8.
Present
land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery. High-resolution
satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos,
IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10 Km radius area from proposed site. The
same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area.
9.
Topography
of the area should be given clearly indicating whether the site requires any
filling. If so, details of filling, quantity of fill material required, its
source, transportation etc. should be given.
10. Location of national parks / wildlife
sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius should specifically be
mentioned. A map showing land use/land cover, reserved forests, wildlife
sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of the project site.
11. Project site layout plan using AutoCAD
showing raw materials, fly ash and other storage plans, bore well or water
storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water
bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included.
12.
Coordinates
of the plant site as well as ash pond with topo sheet co-ordinates of the plant
site as well as ash pond with topo sheet should also be included.
13. Details and classification of total
land (identified and acquired) should be included.
14. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R
& R) should be as per policy of the State Govt. and a detailed action plan
should be included.
15. Permission from the tribals, if tribal
land has also to be acquired along with details of the compensation plan.
16. Permission and approval for the use of
forest land, if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. .
17. A list of industries containing name
and type in 25 km radius should be incorporated.
18. Residential colony should be located
in upwind direction.
19. List of raw material required from
coal linkage, analysis of all the raw materials and source along with mode of
transportation should be included. All the trucks for raw material and finished
product transportation must be “Environmentally Compliant”.
20. Petrological and Chemical analysis and
other chemical properties of raw materials used (with GPS location of source of
raw material) i.e. ores, minerals, rock, soil, coal, iron, dolomite quartz etc.
using high definition and precision instruments mentioning their detection
range and methodology such Digital Analyzers, AAS with Graphite furnace, ICPMS,
MICRO-WDXRF, EPMA, XRD, Nano studies or at least as per I30-10500 and WHO
norms. These analysis should include trace element and metal studies like Cr
(vi) Ni, Fe, As, Pb, Zn, Hg, Se, S etc. Presence of
radioactive elements (U, Th etc.), if applicable, should also be
included..
21.
Petrography,
grain size analysis and Major element analysis of raw material and soil from
project site and raw material should be done on the same parameters along with
analysis for SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, MnO, K2O,
CaO, FeO, Fe2O3, P2O5, H2O,
CO2.
22. If the rocks, ores, raw material has
trace elements their petrography, ore microscopy, XRD, elemental mapping EPMA,
XRF is required to quantify the amount present in it and hence future risk
involved while using it and management plan.
23. Action plan for excavation and muck
disposal during construction phase.
24. Studies for fly ash, muck, slurry,
sludge material disposal and solid waste generated, if the raw materials used
has trace elements and a management plan should also be included.
25. Manufacturing process details for all
the plants should be included.
26. Mass balance for the raw material and
products should be included.
27. Energy balance data for all the
components of steel plant including proposed power plant should be
incorporated.
28. Site-specific micro-meteorological
data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and
rainfall should be collected.
29. Data generated in the last three years
i.e. air, water, raw material properties and analysis (major, trace and heavy
metals), ground water table, seismic history, flood hazard history etc.
30.
One
season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative
humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall and AAQ data (except
monsoon) should be collected. The monitoring stations should take into account
the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors
including reserved forests.
31. Ambient air quality at 8 locations
within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from project site with one
AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out.
32. The suspended particulate matter
present in the ambient air must be analyzed for the presence of poly-aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction. Chemical characterization of RSPM and
incorporating of RSPM data.
33. Determination of atmospheric inversion
level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of
pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological
features.
34. Air quality modeling for steel plant
for specific pollutants needs to be done. APCS for the control of emissions
from the kiln and WHRB should also be included to control emissions within 50
mg/Nm3.
35. Action plan to follow National Ambient
Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E)
dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.
36. Ambient air quality monitoring
modeling along with cumulative impact should be included for the day (24 hrs)
for maximum GLC along with following :
i)
Emissions (g/second) with and without the air
pollution control measures
ii)
Meteorological inputs (wind speed, m/s), wind
direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity & mixing
height using SODAR) on hourly basis
iii)
Model input options for terrain, plume rise,
deposition etc.
iv)
Print-out of model input and output on hourly
and daily average basis
v)
A graph of daily averaged concentration (MGLC
scenario) with downwind distance at every 500 m interval covering the exact
location of GLC.
vi)
Details of air pollution control methods used
with percentage efficiency that are used for emission rate estimation with
respect to each pollutant
vii)
Applicable air quality standards as per LULC
covered in the study area and % contribution of the proposed plant to the
applicable Air quality standard. In case of expansion project, the contribution
should be inclusive of both existing and expanded capacity.
viii) No. I-VII
are to be repeated for fugitive emissions and any other source type relevant
and used for industry
ix)
Graphs of monthly average daily concentration
with down-wind distance
x)
Specify when and where the ambient air
quality standards are exceeded either due to the proposed plant alone or when
the plant contribution is added to the background air quality.
xi)
Fugitive dust protection or dust reduction
technology for workers within 30 m of the plant active areas.
37. A plan for the utilization of
waste/fuel gases in the WHRB for generating power have to be set out.
38. Impact of the transport of the raw
materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed
and provided. The alternate method of raw material and end product
transportation should also be studied and details included.
39. One season data for gaseous emissions
other than monsoon season is necessary.
40. An action plan to control and monitor
secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible
limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May,
2008.
41. Presence of aquifer(s) within 1 km of
the project boundaries and management plan for recharging the aquifer should be
included.
42. Source of surface/ground water level,
site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above)
chemical analysis for water to be used. If surface water is used from river,
rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site
should also be included. Information regarding surface hydrology and water
regime should be included.
43. Ground water analysis with bore well
data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume
of aquifer and its management.
44. Ground water modeling showing the
pathways of the pollutants should be included
45.
Column
leachate study for all types of stockpiles or waste disposal sites at 20oC-50oC
should be conducted and included.
46.
Action
plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be submitted to
harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground
water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to
conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. Rain water harvesting and groundwater
recharge structures may also be constructed outside the plant premises in
consultation with local Gram Panchayat and Village Heads to augment the ground
water level. Incorporation of water harvesting plan for the project is
necessary, if source of water is bore well.
47. Permission for the drawl of water from
the State Irrigation Department or concerned authority and water balance data
including quantity of effluent generated, recycled and reused and discharged is
to be provided. Methods adopted/to be adopted for the water conservation should
be included.
48. A note on the impact of drawl of water
on the nearby River during lean season.
49. Surface water quality of nearby River
(60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations must
be ascertained.
50. If the site is within 10 km radius of
any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation Mapping is required at 1:5000 to
1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood
occurrence frequency.
51. A note on treatment of wastewater from
different plants, recycle and reuse for different purposes should be included.
52. Provision of traps and treatment
plants are to be made, if water is getting mixed with oil, grease and cleaning
agents.
53. If the water is mixed with solid
particulates, proposal for sediment pond before further transport should be
included. The sediment pond capacity should be 100 times the transport
capacity.
54. Wastewater characteristics (heavy
metals, anions and cations, trace metals, PAH) from any other source should be
included.
55. The pathways for pollution via
seepages, evaporation, residual remains are to be studied for surface water
(drainage, rivers, ponds, lakes), sub-surface and ground water with a
monitoring and management plans.
56. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8
locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and Geo-hydrological
status of the study area are essential as also.
Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic) is vital.
57. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste
generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly slag from all the
sources, char and fly ash. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of ash should
also be included.
58. Details of evacuation of ash, details
regarding ash pond impermeability and whether it would be lined, if so details
of the lining etc. needs to be addressed.
59. A note on the treatment, storage and
disposal of all type of slag should be included. Identification and details of
land to be used for SMS slag disposal should be included. Details of secured
land fill as per CPCB guidelines should also be included.
60. End use of solid waste and its
composition should be covered. Toxic
metal content in the waste material and its composition should also be
incorporated particularly of slag.
61. All stock piles will have to be on top
of a stable liner to avoid leaching of materials to ground water.
62. Action plan for the green belt
development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha.
giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. should
be included. The green belt should be around the project boundary and a scheme
for greening of the travelling roads should also be incorporated. All
rooftops/terraces should have some green cover.
63. Detailed description of the flora and
fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare,
endemic and endangered species.
64. Disaster Management Plan including
risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.
65. Occupational health:
a)
Details of existing Occupational & Safety
Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether
they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL,
what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of
the workers can be preserved,
b)
Details of exposure specific health status
evaluation of worker. If the workers’
health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry,
Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other
ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the
details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c)
Annual report of heath status of workers with
special reference to Occupational
Health and Safety.
d)
Action plan for the implementation of OHS
standards as per OSHAS/USEPA.
e)
Plan and fund
allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and
sub-contract workers.
66.
Details regarding infrastructure facilities such
as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during
construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during
operation phase.
67.
Impact
of the project on local infrastructure of the area such as road network and
whether any additional infrastructure needs to be constructed and the agency
responsible for the same with time frame.
68. Environment Management Plan (EMP) to
mitigate the adverse impacts due to the project along with item wise cost of
its implementation. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for
environmental pollution control measures should be included.
69. Public
hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same
should be included separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular
chart.
70. At least 5 % of the total cost of the
project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
public hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan
should be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated
upon.
71. Plan for the implementation of the
recommendations made for the steel plants in the CREP guidelines must be
prepared.
72. A note on identification and
implementation of Carbon Credit project should be included.
73. Any litigation pending against the
project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the
project, if so, details thereof should also be included.
It was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee-1 (Industry) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents provided are in a
language other than English, an English translation should be provided. The
draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control
Board for public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues shall
be incorporated in the EIA report. The
final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental
clearance.
The TORs
prescribed shall be valid for a period of two years for submission of the
EIA/EMP reports along with public hearing proceedings.
35.2.10
Proposed expansion of Asbestos Cement
Corrugated & Plain Sheets from 200 TPD to 340 TPD at Trilokpur Road,
Village Kheri, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh by M/s
Vardhman Roofing Pvt. Limited - regarding TORs
The project authorities
and their consultant, M/s Ascenso Management
and Consulting Services, Delhi gave a detailed presentation on the
salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures
to be undertaken along with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Asbestos milling and
asbestos based products are listed at S.No. 4(c) under
category-A of
the Schedule of EIA notification 2006 and appraised
by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) in the MoEF.
M/s Vardhman Roofing Pvt. Limited have proposed for expansion of Asbestos Cement
Corrugated & Plain Sheets from 200 TPD to 340 TPD at Trilokpur Road,
Village Kheri, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh. The
environmental clearance for the existing unit was accorded on 10.5.2011. The
total existing project area is 41,000 Sq.Yards and the expansion will be done
in the existing premises. The interstate boundary of Haryana is at a distance
of 5 kms.
Raw
asbestos, cement and fly ash are the raw materials that will be used. Asbestos
fiber of different grades will be imported and received in pressure packed
condition in impermeable bags in pelletized form. The existing power
requirement is 900 KW which is sourced from HPSEB and there is no increase in
power requirement for the proposed expansion. 2 nos of DG sets of capacity 250
KVA each are provided for power back up. Automatic bag opening device will be
provided. Dust collectors will be provided to various unit operations. The
water requirement for the proposed expansion is 102 KLD, which will be sourced
from ground water.
After
detailed deliberations, the Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking
detailed EIA/EMP study.
1 Executive Summary of the project.
2 Photographs of the existing and
proposed plant area.
3 Compliance
to the conditions stipulated in the Environmental
Clearance / NOC granted by the SPCB. Recent monitoring report from SPCB, which
shall include data on AAQ, water quality, solid waste etc. shall be
submitted.
4 Has the unit received any notice under
the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air
and Water Acts? If so, compliance to the notice(s)
5 If the project site is located within
10 kms of Kala Amb, a severely
polluted area, the comments from Member Secretary, SPCB shall be obtained.
6 A line diagram/flow sheet for the
process and EMP
7
Modern
up-to-date Asbestos plant with automatic bag opening devices should be
installed.
8 The safety measures adopted during
import and transport of Asbestos from Canada or any other country should be
included.
9 Present land use of study area for 10
Km radius should be included. Detailed topographical map indicating drainage
pattern and other features of the area should also be included.
10 Proposal should be submitted to the
Ministry for environment clearance only after acquiring total land. Necessary
documents indicating acquisition of land viz. allotment letter should be
included.
11
High-resolution satellite image data having
1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for
the 10 km radius area from proposed site should be incorporated. The same should be used for land used /land-cover
mapping of the area.
12
Project site layout plan to scale using
AutoCAD, raw materials, fly ash and other storage plans, bore well or water
storage, aquifers (within 1 Km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water
bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included.
13
Cumulative data base of last 2 yrs. for
emissions e.g. aerosols size, optical depth, CO, CO2, surface and
air temperature, NO, CH4, anions/cations/trace metals as given below
in surface/subsurface water with present GW level and its fluctuation for last
5-10 yrs from CGWB as may be applicable.
14
For the project location within 10 km radius
of any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation Mapping is required at 1:5000 to
1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood
occurrence frequency.
15
Geo-technical data by a bore hole of upto 40
mts. in every One sq. km area such as ground water level, SPTN values, soil
fineness, geology, shear wave velocity etc. for liquefaction studies. This will
help making a future Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Risk Management area.
16 Site-specific micro-meteorological
data including inversion height and mixing height should be included
17 Details of the other industries
located in 10 km radius should be included
18 One season base line data on air,
water, soil & noise etc. should be included
19 A chapter on chemistry of asbestos,
handling of asbestos material, precautions proposed for the direct contact,
arrangements made for storage and monitoring of asbestos fibres etc. other
details as per given below:
i. Size of silica
sand, transportation, storage, spillway of melt and temperature management for
float glass and mirror Industry along with silicosis management and toxicity
studies and management for Ag etc.
ii. Source and
location of Asbestos (GPS) even if imported, size in F/ml, levels in
environment, Chemical composition of raw material as especially amount of
Tremolite, Crocidolite, Amosite and other amphiboles, Hexavalent chromium in
raw material especially in serpentine, talc and chrysotile, Electron
microscopy, XRD and Raman Spectra studies.
iii. Health
Management Plan for Mesothalmia, Lung cancer and Asbestosis related problems in
asbestos industries.
20 Petrological and Chemical analysis and
other chemical properties of raw materials used (with GPS location of source of
raw material) i.e. ores, minerals, rock, soil, coal, iron, dolomite quartz etc.
using high definition and precision instruments mentioning their detection
range and methodology such Digital Analyzers, AAS with Graphite furnace, ICPMS,
MICRO-WDXRF, EPMA, XRD, Nano studies or at least as per I30-10500 and WHO
norms. These analysis should include trace element and metal studies like Cr
(vi) Ni, Fe, As, Pb, Zn, Hg, Se, S etc.
Presence of radioactive elements (U, Th etc.),
21 Petrography, grain size analysis and
Major element analysis of raw material and soil from project site and raw
material should be done on the same parameters along with analysis for SiO2,
Al2O3, MgO, MnO, K2O, CaO, FeO, Fe2O3,
P2O5, H2O, CO2.
22 If the rocks, ores, raw material has
trace elements their petrography, ore microscopy, XRD, elemental mapping EPMA,
XRF is required to quantify the amount present in it and hence future risk
involved while using it and management plan.
23 Mode of transport of raw materials
from sources are to be shown. All the trucks for raw material and finished
product transportation must be “Environmentally Compliant”
24 Studies are also required for management
of muck disposal, slurry, sludge material and solid waste generated if the raw
materials used has trace elements and a management plan.
25 Air quality modeling for the Asbestos
handling system. Ambient air quality monitoring modelling along with cumulative
impact. Following are to be included as an annexure for the day (24 hrs)
considered for maximum GLC:
i. Emissions
(g/second) with and without the air pollution control measures
ii. Meteorological
inputs (wind speed, m/s), wind direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover,
relative humidity & mixing height) on hourly basis
iii. Model input options for terrain, plume rise, deposition
etc.
iv. Print-out of
model input and output on hourly and daily average basis
v. A graph of
daily averaged concentration (MGLC scenario) with downwind distance at every
500 m interval covering the exact location of GLC.
vi. Details of
air pollution control methods used with percentage efficiency that are used for
emission rate estimation with respect to each pollutant
vii. Applicable
air quality standards as per LULC covered in the study area and % contribution
of the proposed plant to the applicable Air quality standard. In case of
expansion project, the contribution should be inclusive of both existing and
expanded capacity.
viii. No. I-VII
are to be repeated for fugitive emissions and any other source type relevant
and used for industry
ix. Graphs of
monthly average daily concentration with down-wind distance
x. Specify when
and where the ambient air quality standards are exceeded either due to the
proposed plant alone or when the plant contribution is added to the background
air quality.
xi. Fugitive
dust protection or dust reduction technology for workers within 30 m of the
plant active areas.
xii. Existing
stack emission data and fibre concentration in the work zone.
26 Sources of secondary emissions, its
control and monitoring as per the CPCB guidelines and latest notification vide
G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008 should be included.
27 Chemical characterization of RSPM and
incorporation of RSPM data. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction.
28 Action plan to follow National Ambient
Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E)
dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.
29 Action plan for rainwater harvesting
measures at plant site should be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof
tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for
the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce
the water requirement from other sources.
Rain water harvesting and groundwater recharge structures may also be
constructed outside the plant premises in consultation with local Gram
Panchayat and Village Heads to augment the ground water level. Incorporation of
water harvesting plan for the project is necessary, if source of water is bore
well.
30 Actual source and permission for the
drawl of water from bore well from the SGWB/CGWA or concerned authority and
water balance data including quantity of effluent generated, recycled and
reused and discharged is to be provided. Methods adopted/to be adopted for the
water conservation should be included
31 Ground water monitoring minimum at 8
locations should be included.
32 Scheme for proper storage of asbestos
fibres and disposal of solid/hazardous waste should be included.
33
Presence of aquifer/aquifers within 1 km of
the project boundaries should be included. Management plan for recharging the
aquifer should be given so as to limit the water extraction within permissible
limit of CWC or CGWB should be included.
34
Source of surface/ground water level, site
(GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above)
chemical analysis for water to be used along with a Piper and Piper Duro-V diagram. If surface water is used from
river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project
site should also be included.
35
Ground water analysis with bore well data,
litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume of
aquifer and its management should be included.
36
Ground water modeling showing the pathways of
the pollutants should be included
37
Column leachate study for all types of
stockpiles or waste disposal sites, at 20oC-50oC should
be conducted and included.
38
All samplings for water have to be done
during the peak summer time (Sampling number, dates and standard deviation
should be included.
39
Incorporation of water harvesting plan for
the project is necessary, if source of water is bore well should be ensured.
40
Provision of traps and treatment plants are
to be made, if water is getting mixed with oil, grease and cleaning agents
should be included.
41
If the water is mixed with solid
particulates, proposal for sediment pond before further transport should be
included. The sediment pond capacity
should be 100 times the transport capacity.
42
Wastewater characteristics (heavy metals,
anions and cations, trace metals, PAH) from asbestos bearing effluent should be
included.
43
The pathways for pollution via seepages,
evaporation, residual remains are to be studied for surface water (drainage,
rivers, ponds, lakes), sub-surface and ground water with a monitoring and
management plans should be included.
44
All stock piles should be on top of a stable
liner to avoid leaching of materials to ground water.
45
The green belt should be around the project
boundary in 33 % area and a scheme for greening of the traveling roads should
also be incorporated. All rooftops/terraces should have some green cover.
46 Disaster Management Plan including
risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.
47 Occupational health:
a)
Details of existing Occupational & Safety
Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether
they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL,
what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of
the workers can be preserved,
b)
Details of exposure specific health status
evaluation of worker. If the workers’
health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry,
Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other
ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the
details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c)
Annual report of heath status of workers with
special reference to Occupational
Health and Safety.
d)
Action plan for the implementation of OHS
standards as per OSHAS/USEPA.
e)
Plan and fund
allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and
sub-contract workers.
48 Detailed action plan for compliance of
the directions (including the recent Kalyaneswari case) of the Hon’ble Supreme
Court of India regarding occupational health and safety measures in asbestos
industries should be included.
49 Detailed description of the flora and
fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare,
endemic and endangered species.
50 Compliance to the recommendations
mentioned in the CREP guidelines should be included.
51 An action plan on entire operation
should be automatic and closed system for all operations for fibre handling and
processing should be included.
52 Details of arrangement for measurement
and monitoring of asbestos fibre (Phase contrast microscope) should be
included.
53 Detailed Environment management Plan
(EMP) with specific reference to details of air pollution control system water
& wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time
bound implementation plan for mitigation measure should be provided.
54 EMP should include the concept of waste-minimization,
recycle/reuse/recovery techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource
conservation.
55 EMP should include a clear map for
plantation/green belt.
56
Commitment
that laboratory for monitoring asbestos fibres will be established at the site.
57
Public
hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same
should be included separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart
with financial budget for complying with the commitments made.
58 At least 5 % of the total cost of the
project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan
should be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated
upon.
59
Any
litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any
Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof should also be
included.
It
was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee-1 (Industry) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the
documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translation
should be provided. The draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to H.P
State Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged and
response to the issues shall be incorporated in the EIA report. The
final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental
clearance.
The TORs prescribed shall be valid
for a period of two years for submission of the EIA/EMP reports, after public
consultation.
35.2.11
Proposed modernization of existing Coke Oven
Plant at Dag No. 122 & 123, Patta No. 3&9, 12th Mile, G.S.
Road, N.H. No. 40, Village Ambher, Taluk Sonapur District Kamrup in Assam by M/s
Pride Coke Pvt. Limited - regarding TORs
The project
authorities and their consultant, M/s. Kalyani Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.,
Bhubaneswar gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project
and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken along with the
draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP. The proposed project is a Category (B)
project as per the Schedule of the EIA notification 2006, but due to absence of
SEIAA/SEAC for Assam, the proposal has been appraised by the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) in the Ministry.
M/s Pride Coke Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for modernization of
existing Coke Oven Plant by installing coal washing facility of 25 TPH (1,20,000
TPA) capacity considering two shift working at Dag No. 122 & 123 of Patta
No. 3 & 9, 12th Mile, G. S. Road, N. H. 40, Village, Ambher,
Taluka Sonapur, District Kamrup, Assam. No additional land will be
acquired for the proposed modernization. Existing project area is 10,063.90
sq.m. No Defense Installation, Biosphere Reserve, National Park/Wild
Life Sanctuary, Ecologically Sensitive Area exists within 10 km radius. The total
cost of the project will be Rs. 534.0 Lakhs. Rs. 10 Lakhs and Rs. 2 Lakhs will
be earmarked towards total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for
environmental pollution control measures. The project site is in Seismic
Zone-V.
In the existing coke oven plant, to manufacture 60,000 TPA
of coke (finished product) 1,20,000 MTPA of raw coal will be required. To
produce 1,20,000 MT of washed coal additional 36,000 MT of raw coal will be
required. Input coal would be obtained by trucks from privately owned mines
located in Meghalaya. The technology
used for the coal washing will be wet process technology using self generated
slurry as a media. About 36,000 TPA of rejects would be sold to local coal supplier for the use as a fuel of FBC based power
plants. An estimated 16 m3/d of water is required for the washing
unit. Manpower requirement is 12 no. Coal transportation would be by road. No
industrial wastewater shall be generated due to proposed project and the plant
would operate on a zero-discharge concept.
After
detailed deliberations, the Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking
detailed EIA/EMP study:
1.
Executive summary of the project.
2. Photographs
of the existing and proposed plant area.
3. Compliance
to the conditions stipulated for existing capacity in the environmental
clearance or NOC obtained from the SPCB.
4. A line diagram/flow sheet for the
process and EMP
5.
Coal linkage documents
6. Plan for utilization of Coke oven gas
7.
Has the unit received any notice under the
Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and
Water Acts? If so, compliance to the notice(s).
8. Proposal should be submitted to the
Ministry for environment clearance only after acquiring total land. Necessary
documents indicating acquisition of land should be included.
9.
A
site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by
1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 Kms of terrains
i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper
longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included.
3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in
10. Present land use should be prepared
based on satellite imagery. High-resolution satellite image data having 1m-5m
spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the
10Km radius area from proposed site. The same should be used for land
used/land-cover mapping of the area.
11. Location of national parks / wildlife
sanctuary / reserve forests within
12. A list of industries within 10 km
radius of the plant area.
13. Details and classification of total
land (identified and acquired) should be included.
14. Project site layout plan showing raw
materials and other storage plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within
15. List of raw material required and
source along with mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks for
raw material and finished product transportation must be “Environmentally
Compliant”.
16. Quantification & Characterization
of solid /hazardous waste & its action plan for management should be
included.
17. Mass balance for the raw material and
products should be included.
18. Site-specific micro-meteorological
data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and
rainfall is necessary.
19. Ambient air quality at 8 locations
within the study area of
20. The suspended particulate matter
present in the ambient air must be analyzed for the presence of poly-aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction. Chemical characterization of
RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.
21. Determination of atmospheric inversion
level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of
pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological
features.
22. Ambient air quality as per National
Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No.
826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.
23. Air Quality Impact Predication
Modelling based on ISCST-3 or the latest
models.
24. Impact of the transport of the raw
materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed
and provided.
25. An action plan to control and monitor
secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible
limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May,
2008.
26. Presence of aquifer/aquifers within
27. Source of surface/ground water level,
site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above)
chemical analysis for water to be used. If surface water is used from river,
rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site
should also be included.
28. Ground water analysis with bore well
data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume
of aquifer and its management.
29. ‘Permission’ for the drawl of water should be
obtained. Water balance data must be provided.
30. A note on the impact of drawl of water
on the nearby River during lean season.
31. Action plan for rainwater harvesting
measures.
32. Surface water quality of nearby River
(
33. If the site is within
34. Pretreatment of raw water, treatment
plant for waste water should be described in detail. Design specifications may
be included.
35. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8
locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and
Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic)
is vital.
36. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste
generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly slag from all the
sources should also be included.
37. Identification and details of land to
be used for all type of slag disposal in the secured land fill as per CPCB
guidelines should be included.
38. End use of solid waste and its
composition should be covered. Toxic
metal content in the waste material and its composition should also be
incorporated particularly of slag.
39. Provision of Toxic Chemical
Leachability Potential (TCLP) test for the slag and its end use should be
included.
40. Action plan for the green belt
development plan in 33 % area should be included.
41. Detailed description of the flora and
fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare,
endemic and endangered species.
42. Geo-technical data by a bore hole of
upto 40 mts. in every One sq. km area such as ground water level, SPTN values,
soil fineness, geology, shear wave velocity etc. for liquefaction studies and
to assess future Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Risk Management in the area and
impacts due to land slides.
43. Disaster Management Plan including
risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.
44. Occupational health:
a)
Details of existing Occupational & Safety
Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether
they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL,
what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of
the workers can be preserved,
b)
Details of exposure specific health status
evaluation of worker. If the workers’
health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry,
Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other
ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the
details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c)
Annual report of heath status of workers with
special reference to Occupational
Health and Safety.
45. At least 5 % of the total cost of the
project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
Public Hearing proceedings and item-wise details along with time bound action
plan should be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be
elaborated upon.
46. Total capital cost and recurring
cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures should also be
included.
47. Public hearing issues raised and
commitments made by the project proponent on the same should be included
separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart with financial budget
for complying with the commitments made.
48. Any litigation pending against the
project and / or any direction / order passed by any Court of Law against the
project, if so, details thereof.
It was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee-1 (Industry) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents provided are in a
language other than English, an English translation should be provided. The
draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to Pollution Control Board, Assam for
public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues shall be
incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the
Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.
The TORs prescribed shall be valid for a period of two
years for submission of the EIA/EMP reports, after public consultation.
35.2.12
Proposed 4.0 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit under
“Ash Utilization Plan” within the premises of 3X660 MW Thermal Power Plant at
Village Jodh Khansemra, Tehsil Bara, District Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh by M/s
Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited - regarding TORs
The
project authorities and their consultant,
M/s Vimta Labs, Hyderabad, gave
a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be
undertaken along with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP
report. All the stand alone cement grinding units are covered under
Category ‘B’ as per para 3(b) of the Schedule of the EIA notification 2006, but
due to the location of project site within 10 km of interstate boundary, the
proposal has been appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) in
the Ministry.
M/s Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited have proposed for 4.0 MTPA
Cement Grinding Unit under “Ash Utilization Plan” ” within the premises of
3X660 MW Thermal Power Plant at Village Jodh Khansemra, Tehsil Bara, District
Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. The environmental clearance for the 3X660 MW
Thermal Power Plant was accorded on 8.9.2009. In order to productively utilize fly ash from the power plant, 4.0 MTPA
Cement Grinding Unit is proposed to be set up. The total land requirement is 20.0 ha which is part
of 773.10 Ha of land available with power plant and is under possession. No
additional land is proposed to be acquired. No ecologically sensitive areas
such as National Park/Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve/Historical monuments, defence
installations, etc. exist within 10 km radius of the Plant site. There is no litigation/pending case against the proposal. Cost of
project is Rs.
450.0 crores.
Two sets of high pressure roller press with ball mills would be installed
in the grinding unit to produce Portland Pozzolona Cement. The main raw
material clinker will be sourced from Jaypee group’s existing plants at Rewa /
Bela / Sidhi / Dalla. Gypsum will be sourced from Rajasthan. Proposed grinding
unit requires about 30 MW of power which will be sourced from 3x660 MW power
plant. 700 m3/day of water is required for the proposed project,
which will be sourced from the water allocated for the thermal power plant from
River Yamuna . No additional allocation of water is required.
After detailed deliberations, the
Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA/EMP study:
1. Executive summary of the project.
2. Photographs of the proposed plant
area.
3. A line diagram/flow sheet for the
process and EMP
4.
Proposal
should be submitted to the Ministry for environment clearance only after
acquiring total land. Necessary documents indicating acquisition of land should
be included.
5.
A
site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by
1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 Kms of terrains
i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper
longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included.
3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from
the proposal site.
6.
Present
land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery. High-resolution
satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos,
IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10Km radius area from proposed site. The
same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area.
7.
Break up of small, medium and large farmers from
whom the land is being acquired. If small farmers are involved, a detailed
R&R plan.
8.
Location
of national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius
should specifically be mentioned. A map showing land use/land cover, reserved
forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of
the project site.
9.
A
list of industries within 10 km radius of the plant area.
10.
Details
and classification of total land (identified and acquired) should be included.
11.
Project
site layout plan to scale using AutoCAD showing raw materials and other storage
plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste
disposal, green areas, water bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project
site should be included.
12.
List
of raw materials required and source along with mode of transportation should
be included. All the trucks for raw material and finished product
transportation must be “Environmentally Compliant”.
13.
Chemical and Trace Element Analysis of coal and fly
ash
14.
Quantification
& Characterization of solid /hazardous waste & its action plan for
management should be included.
15.
Mass
balance for the raw material and products should be included.
16.
Energy
balance data for all the components of plant should be incorporated.
17.
Site-specific
micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind
speed and direction and rainfall is necessary.
18.
Ambient
air quality at 8 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage
from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out.
19.
The
suspended particulate matter present in the ambient air must be analyzed for
the presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble
fraction. Chemical characterization of RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.
20.
Determination
of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground
level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on
site-specific meteorological features.
21.
Air
quality modeling for specific pollutants needs to be done. APCS for the control of emissions should also
be included to control emissions within 50 mg/Nm3.
22.
Ambient
air quality as per National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by
the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should
be included.
23.
Air
Quality Impact Prediction Modeling based on ISCST-3 or the latest models. Mixing height shall be estimated using SODAR.
24.
Impact
of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding
environment should be assessed and provided.
25.
An
action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the
sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R.
414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.
26.
Presence
of aquifer/aquifers within 1 km of the project boundaries and management plan
for recharging the aquifer should be included.
27.
Source
of surface/ground water level, site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph),
metal trace element (as above) chemical analysis for water to be used along
with a Piper and Piper Duro-V diagram.
If surface water is used from river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity,
drainage and distance from project site should also be included.
28.
Ground
water analysis with bore well data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to
quantify the area and volume of aquifer and its management.
29.
‘Permission’ for the drawl of water should be
obtained. Water balance data must be provided.
30.
A
note on the impact of drawl of water on the nearby River during lean season.
31.
Action
plan for rainwater harvesting measures.
32.
Surface
water quality of nearby River (60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface
drains at eight locations must be ascertained.
33.
If
the site is within 10 km radius of any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation
Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean
river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency and a management plan.
34.
Pretreatment
of raw water, treatment plant for waste water should be described in detail.
Design specifications may be included.
35.
Ground
water monitoring minimum at 8 locations and near solid waste dump zone,
Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential
as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial
and Aquatic) is vital.
36.
Action
plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal
particularly slag from all the sources should also be included.
37.
Action
plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area should be included.
38.
Detailed
description of the flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given
with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species.
39.
Disaster
Management Plan including risk assessment and damage control needs to be
addressed and included.
40.
Occupational
health:
a) Details of existing Occupational &
Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and
whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not
within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so
that health of the workers can be preserved,
b) Details of exposure specific health
status evaluation of worker. If the
workers’ health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays,
Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision
and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations
give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c) Annual report of heath status of
workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.
d) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety
of all contract and sub-contract workers.
41.
At
least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the
Enterprise Social Commitment based on locals need and item-wise details along
with time bound action plan should be included. Socio-economic development
activities need to be elaborated upon.
42.
Total
capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control
measures should also be included.
43.
Any
litigation pending against the project and / or any direction / order passed by
any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.
It was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents
provided are in a language other than English, an English translation should be
provided. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for
obtaining environmental clearance. The proposal
is exempted from public hearing as per
Para 7(II) of EIA Notification 2006 due to no
additional land and water allocation requirement, use of energy efficient
technology, no clinker manufacturing at the proposed site, no sensitive area
within 10 km. radius, ‘zero’ effluent discharge, utilization of all the solid
waste in the process itself including utilization of fly ash etc. The public
hearing for the Thermal Power Plant was held on 30.5.2008.
The
TORs prescribed shall be valid for a period of two years for submission of the
EIA/EMP report.
35.2.13
Proposed 2100 TPA Low Carbon Ferro Alloy
Plant at Village Kharmangi, Tehsil Darpani District Jajpur in Odisha by M/s
National Ispat & Power Pvt. Limited - regarding TORs
The
proponent informed that they will not be able to attend the meeting. The
Committee decided to consider the project as and when requested by the
proponent.
35.2.14
Proposed 50 TPD Stand alone Clinker Grinding
Unit at plot no. G-27, RIICO Industrial Area, Village Sotanala, Tehsil Behror,
District Alwar in Rajasthan by M/s Jai Shree Krishna Cements- regarding TORs
The project authorities gave
a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be
undertaken along with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP
report. All the stand alone cement grinding units are covered under
Category ‘B’ as per para 3(b) of the Schedule of the EIA notification 2006, but
due to the location of project site within 10 km of interstate boundary, the
proposal has been appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) in
the Ministry.
M/s Jai Shree Krishna Cements have proposed for 50 TPD Stand
alone Clinker Grinding Unit at plot no. G-27, RIICO Industrial Area, Village
Sotanala, Tehsil Behror, District Alwar in Rajasthan. The project area is 1,500
sq.m and green belt will be developed in 496.7 sq.m. There is not litigation
pending against the project. River Sabi Nadi, a seasonal River flows at a
distance of 5 km from the site. The project cost is Rs. 64.5 lakhs.
Clinker, Fly ash and Gypsum are the raw materials that
will be used. The power requirement is 200 KVA, which will be sourced from
J.V.V.N.L. Since the manufacturing process is a dry process, no water is
required for the process. The water requirement is 3 KLD for domestic use and
green belt development which will be met from RIICO water supply. The entire
process of clinker grinding is a closed loop process and there would be no
solid waste generation from the process. The dust collected from bag houses
will be reused in the process. Water sprinkling would be done on roads and raw
material handling areas.
After detailed deliberations, the
Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA/EMP study:
1.
Executive
summary of the project.
2.
Photographs
of the proposed plant area.
3.
A
copy of the Gazette Notification for the Industrial Area.
4.
A
line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP
5. Proposal should be submitted to the
Ministry for environment clearance only after acquiring total land. Necessary
documents indicating acquisition of land should be included.
6. A site location map on Indian map of
1:10, 00,000 scale followed by 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with
at least next 10 Kms of terrains i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on
A3/A2 sheets with proper longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m.
contours should be included. 3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for
the area in 10 km radius from the proposal site.
7. Present land use should be prepared
based on satellite imagery. High-resolution satellite image data having 1m-5m
spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the
10Km radius area from proposed site. The same should be used for land
used/land-cover mapping of the area.
8. Break up of
small, medium and large farmers from whom the land is being acquired. If small
farmers are involved, a detailed R&R plan.
9. Location of national parks / wildlife
sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius should specifically be
mentioned. A map showing land use/land cover, reserved forests, wildlife
sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of the project site.
10. A list of industries within 10 km
radius of the plant area.
11. Details and classification of total
land (identified and acquired) should be included.
12. Project site layout plan to scale
using AutoCAD showing raw materials and other storage plans, bore well or water
storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water
bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included.
13. List of raw materials required and
source along with mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks for
raw material and finished product transportation must be “Environmentally
Compliant”.
14. Quantification & Characterization
of solid /hazardous waste & its action plan for management should be
included.
15. Mass balance for the raw material and
products should be included.
16. Energy balance data for all the
components of plant should be incorporated.
17. Site-specific micro-meteorological
data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and
rainfall is necessary.
18. Ambient air quality at 8 locations
within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from project site with one AAQMS
in downwind direction should be carried out.
19. The suspended particulate matter
present in the ambient air must be analyzed for the presence of poly-aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction. Chemical characterization of
RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.
20. Determination of atmospheric inversion
level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of
pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological
features.
21. Air quality modeling for specific pollutants
needs to be done. APCS for the control
of emissions should also be included to control emissions within 50 mg/Nm3.
22. Ambient air quality as per National
Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No.
826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.
23. Air Quality Impact Predication
Modeling based on ISCST-3 or the latest
models.
24. Impact of the transport of the raw
materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed
and provided.
25. An action plan to control and monitor
secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible
limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May,
2008.
26. Presence of aquifer/aquifers within 1
km of the project boundaries and management plan for recharging the aquifer
should be included.
27. Source of surface/ground water level,
site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above)
chemical analysis for water to be used. If surface water is used from river,
rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site
should also be included.
28. Ground water analysis with bore well
data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume
of aquifer and its management.
29. ‘Permission’ for the drawl of water should be
obtained. Water balance data must be provided.
30. A note on the impact of drawl of water
on the nearby River during lean season.
31. Action plan for rainwater harvesting
measures.
32. Surface water quality of nearby River
(60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations must
be ascertained.
33. If the site is within 10 km radius of
any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation Mapping is required at 1:5000 to
1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood
occurrence frequency and a management plan.
34. Pretreatment of raw water, treatment
plant for waste water should be described in detail. Design specifications may
be included.
35. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8
locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and
Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic)
is vital.
36. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste
generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly slag from all the
sources should also be included.
37. Action plan for the green belt
development plan in 33 % area should be included.
38. Detailed description of the flora and
fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare,
endemic and endangered species.
39. Disaster Management Plan including
risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.
40. Occupational health:
a) Details of existing Occupational &
Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and
whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not
within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so
that health of the workers can be preserved,
b) Details of exposure specific health
status evaluation of worker. If the
workers’ health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays,
Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision
and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations
give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c) Annual report of heath status of
workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.
d) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety
of all contract and sub-contract workers.
41. At least 5 % of the total cost of the
project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
locals need and item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be
included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.
42. Total capital cost and recurring
cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures should also be
included.
43. Any litigation pending against the
project and / or any direction / order passed by any Court of Law against the
project, if so, details thereof.
It was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents
provided are in a language other than English, an English translation should be
provided. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for
obtaining environmental clearance. The proposal
is exempted from public hearing by categorizing in B-2 category due to use of
energy efficient technology, no clinker manufacturing at the proposed site, no
sensitive area within 10 km. radius, ‘zero’ effluent discharge, utilization of
all the solid waste in the process itself including utilization of fly ash etc.
The
TORs prescribed shall be valid for a period of two years for submission of the
EIA/EMP report.
35.2.15
Proposed 0.1 MTPA Tunnel Kiln DRI, 4x8 T IF,
0.05 MTPA TMT Bar and 3x4500 Nm3/hr Producer Gas Plant at Village
Badapokhari, Tehsil Tangi, District Cuttack in Odisha by M/s Kashvi Power
& Steel Pvt. Limited - regarding TORs
The project authorities and their consultant, M/s Visiontek
Consultants, Bhubaneswar gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the
project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken along
with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP report. All the steel plants are listed at S.No. 3(a) in
primary metallurgical industry under Category ‘A’ of
the Schedule of EIA notification 2006 and appraised
by the Expert Appraisal Committee
(Industry-1) in the MoEF.
M/s. Kashvi Power and Steel Pvt. Ltd.
has proposed for 0.1 MTPA DRI Through Tunnel Kiln, 0.1 MTPA MS Ingots, 0.05 MTPA
TMT Bars and 3x4500 M3/Hr Producer Gas Plant at Village Badapokhari,
Tehsil -Tangi, District- Cuttack, Odisha.
Total land required for the proposed plant is 16.0 acres, which is
already in the possession of the project proponent and green belt will be developed in 33% of the total plant area. The
project is located at a distance of 17.0 KM from Cuttack Town. No national
Park/wild life sanctuary is located within 10 km radius of the
project site. Total cost of the project is Rs. 74.43 Crores. Rs. 4.16 Crores
and Rs. 0.832 Crores will be earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost per
annum for environmental pollution control measures. It
was confirmed that no litigation/court case is pending against the proposal.
Following are the details of the proposed
plants:
|
Sl. No. |
Unit |
Capacity |
|
1. |
Tunnel Kiln (3 Nos.) for production of DRI |
3 X 100 TPD ~ 0.1 MTPA |
|
2. |
Producer Gas Plant |
3x4500 Nm3/Hr |
|
3. |
M.S Ingot Plant (4x8T
IF) |
0.1 MTPA |
|
4. |
TMT Bar Plant (6 mm to 32
mm dia.) |
0.05 MTPA |
DRI will be manufactured
through Tunnel Kiln Technology. Producer Gas will be used as fuel in Tunnel
Kiln for sponge iron production. Iron Ore fines, Coal, Limestone and Bentonite
are the major raw materials used in the plant process. Power (17 MVA) will be
sourced from OTPCL/CESCO. The unit’s saleable product will be TMT Bars and MS
Ingots.
Major air emissions are anticipated
from operations of Furnaces & Tunnel Kiln. Bag Filter will be installed at
screen, transfer point and product screen to control fugitive dust emission.
Exhaust gas from Tunnel Kiln will pass through the Bag filter and to atmosphere
through stack. Kiln is air cooled. Re-circulated phenol water will be used for
scrubbing gas from producer gas unit which separates out the Tar in liquid form
which can burn in furnace as FO. Bag filter will be provided for coal handling
and feeding section. Bag filter will be provided at the stacks attached to
induction furnace to control PM. The plant systems
will be designed suitably to keep stack emissions to levels well below Board’s
stipulated norms.
Total water requirement
for the proposed project is of 192 m3/day. Settling tank will
be installed for the treatment of wastewater generated from different units and
the treated water will be used for dust suppression, plantation etc. There will be no
waste water from Tunnel Kiln & SMS unit. The hot water from DRI and SMS units after cooling will
be recycled to corresponding units with required quantum of makeup water.
Domestic Effluent will be treated in STP & treated water will be reused for
green belt with the help of sprinklers or water sprayers.
Char generated from Tunnel Kiln will
be reused in process and CSR. Ash from producer gas will be sold to fly ash
brick manufacturers. Slag from induction furnace shall be utilized for making
and strengthening roads both internal/external and building material. Waste
from TMT bar mill will be recycled in the process. STP sludge will be used as
manure for green belt development. Ear muffs/ear
plugs will be provided to workers working in high noise prone areas.
After
detailed deliberations, the Committee prescribed following TORs for undertaking
detailed EIA/EMP study.
1.
Executive
summary of the project.
2.
Photographs
of the proposed plant area
3.
A
line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP
4.
A
copy of the mutual agreement for land acquisition signed with land oustees. Break up of small, medium and large farmers
from whom the land is being acquired. If small farmers are involved, a detailed
R&R plan.
5.
A
site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by
1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 Kms of terrains
i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper
longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included.
3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from
the proposal site. A photograph of the site should also be included.
6.
Present
land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery. High-resolution
satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos,
IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10 Km radius area from proposed site. The
same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area.
7.
Topography
of the area should be given clearly indicating whether the site requires any
filling. If so, details of filling, quantity of fill material required, its
source, transportation etc. should be given.
8.
Location
of national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius
should specifically be mentioned. A map showing land use/land cover, reserved
forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of
the project site.
9.
Project
site layout plan using AutoCAD showing raw materials, fly ash and other storage
plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste
disposal, green areas, water bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the
project site should be included.
10. Coordinates of the plant site as well
as ash pond with topo sheet co-ordinates of the plant site as well as ash pond
with topo sheet should also be included.
11.
Details
and classification of total land (identified and acquired) should be included.
12.
Rehabilitation
& Resettlement (R & R) should be as per policy of the State Govt. and a
detailed action plan should be included.
13.
Permission
from the tribals, if tribal land has also to be acquired along with details of
the compensation plan.
14.
Permission
and approval for the use of forest land, if any, and recommendations of the
State Forest Department. .
15.
A
list of industries containing name and type in 25 km radius should be
incorporated.
16.
Residential
colony should be located in upwind direction.
17.
List
of raw material required from coal linkage, analysis of all the raw materials
and source along with mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks
for raw material and finished product transportation must be “Environmentally
Compliant”.
18.
If
the rocks, ores, raw material has trace elements their petrography, ore microscopy,
XRD, elemental mapping EPMA, XRF is required to quantify the amount present in
it and hence future risk involved while using it and management plan.
19.
Action
plan for excavation and muck disposal during construction phase.
20.
Studies
for fly ash, muck, slurry, sludge material disposal and solid waste generated,
if the raw materials used has trace elements and a management plan should also
be included.
21.
Manufacturing
process details for all the plants should be included.
22.
Mass
balance for the raw material and products should be included.
23.
Energy
balance data for all the components of steel plant including proposed power
plant should be incorporated.
24.
Site-specific
micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind
speed and direction and rainfall should be collected.
25.
Data
generated in the last three years i.e. air, water, raw material properties and
analysis (major, trace and heavy metals), ground water table, seismic history,
flood hazard history etc.
26. One season site-specific micro-meteorological
data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and
rainfall and AAQ data (except monsoon) should be collected. The monitoring
stations should take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population
zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.
27.
Ambient
air quality at 8 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage
from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out.
28.
The
suspended particulate matter present in the ambient air must be analyzed for
the presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble
fraction. Chemical characterization of
RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.
29.
Determination
of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground
level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on
site-specific meteorological features.
30.
Air
quality modeling for steel plant for specific pollutants needs to be done. APCS
for the control of emissions from the kiln and WHRB should also be included to
control emissions within 50 mg/Nm3.
31.
Action
plan to follow National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the
Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be
included.
32.
Ambient
air quality monitoring modeling along with cumulative impact should be included
for the day (24 hrs) for maximum GLC along with following :
i)
Emissions (g/second) with and without the air
pollution control measures
ii)
Meteorological inputs (wind speed, m/s), wind
direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity & mixing
height using SODAR) on hourly basis
iii)
Model input options for terrain, plume rise,
deposition etc.
iv)
Print-out of model input and output on hourly
and daily average basis
v)
A graph of daily averaged concentration (MGLC
scenario) with downwind distance at every 500 m interval covering the exact
location of GLC.
vi)
Details of air pollution control methods used
with percentage efficiency that are used for emission rate estimation with
respect to each pollutant
vii)
Applicable air quality standards as per LULC
covered in the study area and % contribution of the proposed plant to the
applicable Air quality standard. In case of expansion project, the contribution
should be inclusive of both existing and expanded capacity.
viii)
No. I-VII are to be repeated for fugitive
emissions and any other source type relevant and used for industry
ix)
Graphs of monthly average daily concentration
with down-wind distance
x)
Specify when and where the ambient air
quality standards are exceeded either due to the proposed plant alone or when
the plant contribution is added to the background air quality.
xi)
Fugitive dust protection or dust reduction
technology for workers within 30 m of the plant active areas.
33.
A
plan for the utilization of waste/fuel gases in the WHRB for generating power
have to be set out.
34.
Impact
of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding
environment should be assessed and provided. The alternate method of raw
material and end product transportation should also be studied and details
included.
35.
One
season data for gaseous emissions other than monsoon season is necessary.
36.
An
action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the
sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R.
414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.
37.
Presence
of aquifer(s) within 1 km of the project boundaries and management plan for
recharging the aquifer should be included.
38.
Source
of surface/ground water level, site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph),
metal trace element (as above) chemical analysis for water to be used. If
surface water is used from river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage
and distance from project site should also be included. Information regarding
surface hydrology and water regime should be included.
39.
Ground
water analysis with bore well data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to
quantify the area and volume of aquifer and its management.
40.
Ground
water modeling showing the pathways of the pollutants should be included
41. Column leachate study for all types of
stockpiles or waste disposal sites at 20oC-50oC should be
conducted and included.
42. Action plan for rainwater harvesting
measures at plant site should be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof
tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for
the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce
the water requirement from other sources.
Rain water harvesting and groundwater recharge structures may also be
constructed outside the plant premises in consultation with local Gram
Panchayat and Village Heads to augment the ground water level. Incorporation of
water harvesting plan for the project is necessary, if source of water is bore
well.
43.
Permission
for the drawl of water from the State Irrigation Department or concerned
authority and water balance data including quantity of effluent generated,
recycled and reused and discharged is to be provided. Methods adopted/to be
adopted for the water conservation should be included.
44.
A
note on the impact of drawl of water on the nearby River during lean season.
45.
Surface
water quality of nearby River (60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface
drains at eight locations must be ascertained.
46.
If
the site is within 10 km radius of any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation
Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean
river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency.
47.
A
note on treatment of wastewater from different plants, recycle and reuse for
different purposes should be included.
48.
Provision
of traps and treatment plants are to be made, if water is getting mixed with
oil, grease and cleaning agents.
49.
If
the water is mixed with solid particulates, proposal for sediment pond before
further transport should be included. The sediment pond capacity should be 100
times the transport capacity.
50.
Wastewater
characteristics (heavy metals, anions and cations, trace metals, PAH) from any
other source should be included.
51.
The
pathways for pollution via seepages, evaporation, residual remains are to be
studied for surface water (drainage, rivers, ponds, lakes), sub-surface and
ground water with a monitoring and management plans.
52.
Ground
water monitoring minimum at 8 locations and near solid waste dump zone,
Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential
as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial
and Aquatic) is vital.
53.
Action
plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal
particularly slag from all the sources, char and fly ash. Copies of MOU
regarding utilization of ash should also be included.
54.
Details
of evacuation of ash, details regarding ash pond impermeability and whether it
would be lined, if so details of the lining etc. needs to be addressed.
55.
A
note on the treatment, storage and disposal of all type of slag should be
included. Identification and details of land to be used for SMS slag disposal
should be included. Details of secured land fill as per CPCB guidelines should
also be included.
56.
End
use of solid waste and its composition should be covered. Toxic metal content in the waste material and
its composition should also be incorporated particularly of slag.
57.
All
stock piles will have to be on top of a stable liner to avoid leaching of
materials to ground water.
58.
Action
plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less
than 1,500 trees per ha. giving details of species, width of plantation,
planning schedule etc. should be included. The green belt should be around the
project boundary and a scheme for greening of the travelling roads should also
be incorporated. All rooftops/terraces should have some green cover.
59.
Detailed
description of the flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given
with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species.
60.
Disaster
Management Plan including risk assessment and damage control needs to be
addressed and included.
61.
Occupational
health:
a)
Details of existing Occupational & Safety
Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether
they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL,
what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of
the workers can be preserved,
b)
Details of exposure specific health status
evaluation of worker. If the workers’
health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry,
Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other
ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the
details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of
abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department
wise.
c)
Annual report of heath status of workers with
special reference to Occupational
Health and Safety.
d)
Plan and fund
allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and
sub-contract workers.
62.
Details regarding infrastructure facilities
such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force
during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers
during operation phase.
63. Impact of the project on local
infrastructure of the area such as road network and whether any additional
infrastructure needs to be constructed and the agency responsible for the same
with time frame.
64.
Environment
Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate the adverse impacts due to the project along
with item wise cost of its implementation. Total capital cost and recurring
cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures should be included.
65.
Public hearing issues raised and commitments made by
the project proponent on the same should be included separately in EIA/EMP
Report in the form of tabular chart.
66.
At
least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the
Enterprise Social Commitment based on public hearing issues and item-wise
details along with time bound action plan should be included. Socio-economic
development activities need to be elaborated upon.
67.
Plan
for the implementation of the recommendations made for the steel plants in the
CREP guidelines must be prepared.
68.
A
note on identification and implementation of Carbon Credit project should be
included.
69.
Any
litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any
Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof should also be
included.
It was decided that ‘TORs’ prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee-1 (Industry) should be
considered for preparation of EIA / EMP
report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant
information as per the ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and
IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents provided are in a
language other than English, an English translation should be provided. The
draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to Odisha State Pollution Control Board
for public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues shall be
incorporated in the EIA report. The
final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental
clearance.
The TORs
prescribed shall be valid for a period of two years for submission of the
EIA/EMP reports along with public hearing proceedings.
Any
Other Item
35.2.16
Proposed
55,000 TPA High Carbon Ferro-Chrome Plant, 4,00,000 TPA Rebar Mill &
Desalination Plant at Gopalpur Villages
Chamkhandi, Sindhigaon Jagannathpur, Tehsil Chatrapur, District Ganjam, Odisha
by M/s Tata Steel
Limited - regarding Reconsideration
for EC
The above proposal was considered
and discussed in the 31st Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1)
held during 22nd & 23rd December, 2011. After
detailed deliberations, the Committee sought the following information for
re-consideration and deferred the proposal.
·
Information regarding source of coal.
·
CRZ clearance for the intake and outfall of
the sea water
·
Revised plant layout after relinquishing the
project area through which the nallah is flowing
·
Environmental Health Risk Assessment around
10 km radius as per the guidelines of OSHAS/USEPA including Hexavalent Chromium
and other toxic metals
·
Piper diagram for the surface water quality
·
Commitment for a separate truck parking area
in the plant. Measures for control of fugitive emissions due to trucks.
·
Trace Element analysis of Raw Materials. If
concentration of trace metal analysis is more, a management plan should be
submitted.
·
Disaster Management Plan for Tsunami
The above information
was submitted by the PP. The project proponent and their consultant, M/s Vimta
Labs, Hyderabad also made a presentation before EAC. After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to submission of Trace Element analysis of Raw Materials in
ppbs & Management Plan for Trace Elements in Air & Water, Environmental Health Risk Assessment around 10
km radius based on primary data and the stipulation of following specific
conditions along with other environmental conditions:
5. The total water requirement shall not
exceed 5.5 MLD. ‘Zero’
effluent discharge shall be strictly followed and no wastewater should be
discharged outside the premises.
12. At least 5 % of the total
cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details
along with time bound action plan should be prepared and submitted to the
Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhubaneswar. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time
bound manner.
35.2.17
Expansion of Sponge
Iron Plant (0.39 to 0.84 MTPA) and Co-generation Power Plant ( 26 MW to 63 MW)
at Joda, Bileipada, Barbil, District Keonjhar in Orissa by M/s Tata Sponge Iron Limited - regarding
extension of validity of environmental clearance
The above proposal was considered and discussed in the 31st
Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held during 22nd
& 23rd December, 2011. After detailed deliberations, the
Committee sought the details regarding the Steel Plant which is being proposed
in another location to which the sponge iron will be sent. The above information was submitted by the PP.
After detailed deliberations, the committee has recommended the extension
of validity period of environmental clearance by a period of five years w.e.f 11.4.2012
subject to the specific and general environmental conditions.
35.2.18
Proposed Ferro
Alloys manufacturing unit (4x9 MVA) submerged Electric Arc Furnace for
production of 51,022 TPA of Silico-Mn, 70, 974 TPA of Ferro-Mn, 57,222 TPA of
Ferro-Chrome and 24,842 TPA of Ferro-Silicon at Sy. No. 61, 63, 67 & 68,
Village Penubarthi, Mandal Gurla, District Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh by M/s
Astra Ferro - Tech Pvt. Limited- regarding Reconsideration for EC
The
above proposal was considered
and discussed in the 32nd Meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) held during 27th & 28th
January, 2012. The Committee after detailed
deliberations sought the following information for reconsideration:
·
Revised lay out plant showing the slag process area and
with water harvesting pond.
·
Chemical and Trace element analysis of Raw Materials from
Source.
·
Management plan for slag
·
Plan for Rain water harvesting for 2-3 months
·
Detailed action plan for Enterprise Social Commitment
The above information
was submitted by the PP. The project proponent and their consultant, M/s Sri Sai
Manasa Nature Tech Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad also made a presentation before EAC. After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to submission of Management Plan for Trace Elements in Air & Water and the stipulation of
following specific conditions along with other environmental conditions:
5. The total water requirement shall not
exceed 160 KLD. ‘Zero’
effluent discharge shall be strictly followed and no wastewater should be
discharged outside the premises.
13. At least 5 % of the total
cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on
based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details
along with time bound action plan should be prepared and submitted to the
Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time
bound manner.
35.2.19
Proposed Ferro Alloy Unit (4 MVA SEAF for
production of 4,000 TPA Fe-Si or 8,000 TPA Si-Mn) along with 3.8 MW Gas based
Captive Power Plant at Dag No. 103, Village Chalakotoki, Kathalguri Panchayat, near Duliajan District
Dibrugarh, Assam by M/s Gasgen Ferro Alloys LLP- regarding Reconsideration for EC
The
above proposal was considered
and discussed in the 33rd Meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) held during 27th & 28th
February, 2012. The Committee after detailed
deliberations sought the following information for reconsideration:
· Revised
layout plan to scale using AutoCAD with 33% green belt
· A
copy of Gazette Notification for the Notified Industrial Area
· Trace
element management plan in the solid waste
·
Flood
Hazard and Dam breakage Zonation Mapping at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating
the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency.
·
Geo-technical
data by a bore hole of upto 40 mts. in every One sq. km area such as ground
water level, SPTN values, soil fineness, geology, shear wave velocity etc. for
liquefaction studies and to assess future Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Risk
Management in the area and impacts due to landslides.
The above information
was submitted by the PP. The project proponent and their consultant, M/s. Envision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Surat also made a presentation before EAC. After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to stipulation of the following specific conditions along
with other environmental conditions:
12. At least 5 % of the total
cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on locals
need and item-wise details along with time bound
action plan should be prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office
at Shillong. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a
time bound manner.
35.2.20
Expansion of existing induction furnace (from
40 TPD to 250 TPD/90,000 TPA ingots/ billets) along with installation of 9 MVA
SAF for manufacture of ferro Alloys 54 TPD/19,440
TPA (Ferro Manganese/Silico Manganese) at Sy. No. 439/2 & 440/2, Village
Wadiyaram, District Medak in Andhra Pradesh by M/s Mohan Steels (India) Pvt.
Ltd. - regarding Reconsideration for EC
The
above proposal was considered
and discussed in the 33rd Meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Industry-1) held during 27th & 28th
February, 2012. The Committee after detailed
deliberations sought the following information for reconsideration without
calling the Project Proponent:
·
Trace element analysis of raw materials
·
Ground water analysis after verification
·
Slag utilization Plan
·
Management plan for trace metal in the solid waste
The above information
was submitted by the PP. The project proponent and their consultant, M/s Consafe Science (India), Hyderabad
also made a presentation before EAC. After
detailed deliberation, the Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to stipulation of the following specific conditions along
with other environmental conditions:
12. At least 5 % of the total
cost of the project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on locals
need and item-wise details along with time bound
action plan should be prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office
at Bangalore. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a
time bound manner.
35.2.21
Cement Grinding
Unit (500 TPD) at Dag No. 267, 268 & 269, Patta No.38, 77, Village
Hathigaon, Mouza Borbhogia, Gaon Panchayat Kuwaritol, District Nagaon, Assam by M/s
Aditi Industries - regarding amendment
in Environmental Clearance
Environmental clearance to the above proposal was accorded
by MoEF vide letter no. J-11011/735/2009-IA II (I), dated 29th
September 2010. The PP has requested for the following amendments in the above
EC. The PP and their consultant, M/s Envision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Surat
have also made a presentation before the committee.
1. Specific condition no. I, which
reads as under:
“Continuous stack monitoring facilities to
monitor emissions from all the stacks shall be provided. Particulate emission
shall be controlled within 50 mg/Nm3 by installing adequate air
pollution control system viz. Bag Filter and stacks of adequate height etc.
Data on ambient air, fugitive and stack emission shall be submitted to the
Ministry’s Regional Office at Shillong, Assam State Pollution Control Board
(ASPCB) and CPCB Regularly.”
It is requested to amend the condition as under.
“Particulate
emission shall be controlled within 50 mg/Nm3 by installing adequate
air pollution control system viz. Bag Filter and stacks of adequate height etc.
Data on ambient air quality, fugitive and stack emission shall be submitted to
the Ministry’s Regional Office at Shillong, Assam State Pollution Control Board
(ASPCB) and CPCB Regularly.”
The justification
for above is that, the company has proposed close circuit ball mill (C.C.B.M.)
with reverse pulse jet type bag filters at various stages of production and all
other pollution control equipments which are necessary for maintaining the
emission from the stacks are below the prescribed limits. Moreover, the unit is
very small and non polluting unit with approximate cost of Rs. 9.7 Crores at an
area of around 13,075 Sq.Mt. only and therefore continuous online stack
monitoring system for all the stacks would be very difficult and is not economically feasible.
However, the company has already implemented a periodical monitoring scheme for
regular monitoring of the stack emission by appointing a third party. Results
will be analyzed and proper action will be taken on time to time if found
necessary.
2. General Condition no. x,
which reads as under:
“As
proposed, Rs 131.71 Lacs and Rs. 42.00 Lacs shall be earmarked towards capital
cost and recurring cost/annum for environment pollution control measures to
implement the conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests
as well as the State Government. An implementation schedule for implementing
all the conditions stipulated herein shall be submitted to the regional office
of the Ministry at Shilong. The funds so provided shall not be diverted for any
other purpose”.
It is requested to amend the condition as under.
“As proposed, Rs 35.0 Lacs and Rs. 5.65 Lacs
shall be earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost/annum for
environment pollution control measures to implement the conditions stipulated
by the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the State Government. An
implementation schedule for implementing all the conditions stipulated herein
shall be submitted to the regional office of the Ministry at Shilong. The funds
so provided shall not be diverted for any other purpose.”
The project proponent had only proposed Rs. 35.00 Lacs as capital cost for
environment pollution control measures and Rs. 5.65 Lacs towards recurring
cost/annum in all the documents submitted and the figures mentioned in the
condition is a typographical error.
After detailed deliberations, the committee has recommended for
the above amendments.
35.2.22
Expansion of Ferro
Alloy Plant (Fe-Si: 7200 TPA; Si-Mn: 17,640 TPA; Fe-Mn: 22320 TPA), Pig Iron
(25440 TPA), Ferro Chrome (16200 TPA) at Sy. No. 515/A, 516/A, 521 & 523,
Bhimaraopally Road, Village Reddipally, Mandal Chegunta, District Medak in
Andhra Pradesh by M/s GSN
Ferro Alloys Pvt. Limited- regarding amendment in environmental clearance
Environmental clearance to the above proposal was accorded
by MoEF vide letter no. J-11011/465/2009-IA II (I), dated 13th May,
2011. The PP has requested for amendments in the above EC for inclusion of 100
TPD Sinter Plant. The PP and their consultant, Global
Enviro Labs, Hyderabad have also made
a presentation before the committee.
It is submitted that the
main aim of installation of the proposed sintering plant is to utilize the
manganese fines and other solid wastes like coke fines, coal fines, lime fines
& bag filter dust etc. generated from the existing ferro alloy plant. The
additional land, water and power requirement would be 0.7 acres, 8 KLD and 500
KVA respectively. The cost for installation of the sinter plant would be Rs. 80
Lakhs. One pulse jet bag filter would be installed for the sinter plant and the
dust from bag filter will be reused in the sintering process. The flue gases
would be let out through tall chimney. The water would be used only for
maintaining the moisture and there would be no generation of wastewater.
After detailed deliberations, the committee sought the
following information for reconsideration without calling the project
proponent.
·
Exit gas analysis
·
Existing vs. new
pollution load.
·
Stack height for
sinter plant
27th April, 2012
Proposals
for Environmental Clearance
35.3.1
Expansion of Ferro Alloy Plant (Fe-Mn
& Si-Mn) by installing 5.5 MVA SAF at Mouza Nakrajoria, P.S. Salanpur,
Dist. Burdwan, West Bengal by M/s. Hira Concast Limited - regarding
Environmental Clearance
The project authorities and
their consultant,
M/s Environ India, Kolkata gave a detailed presentation on the salient features
of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken
as per Terms of Reference (TORs) awarded during the 10th
Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) held during 17th
– 18th May, 2010 for preparation of EIA/EMP report. The
Ferro Alloy Plants are listed at S. No. 3(a) under Primary Metallurgy
Industries under Category A of the Schedule of EIA Notification 2006 and
appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of MoEF.
M/s Hira
Concast Limited have proposed to
expand its existing plant by installing 1 X 5.5 MVA Ferro Alloy Plant at Mouza : Nakrajoria, P.S. : Salanpur, District
: Burdwan in West Bengal. The expansion will be carried out within the existing plant
premises of 6.68 acres and green belt
will be developed in 2.20 acres. No R & R is involved. No National
Park/Wild Life Sanctuary/Reserve Forest is located within 10
km radius of the project site. Total cost of the proposed project is Rs.
10.63 Crores. Rs. 80.0 Lakhs and Rs. 10.0 Lakhs/Annum will be earmarked towards
total capital cost and recurring cost for environmental pollution control
measures. The compliance
to the conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance accorded for
existing plant on 11.12.2008 is submitted and found to be satisfactory.
Following are the details of
existing facilities and proposed facilities to be installed :
|
|
Units |
Existing |
Additional |
|
Main Plant |
Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) |
1 X 7.5 MVA |
1 X 5.5 MVA |
|
Induction Furnace |
2 X 7 T |
- |
|
|
Installed
Capacity |
Ferro Manganese |
15,225 TPA |
12,330 TPA |
|
Silico Manganese |
11,455 TPA |
9,280 TPA |
|
|
Ingots |
53,000 TPA |
- |
Manganese ore, Fe-Mn slag, coke
breeze, quartz & dolomite will be used as raw materials. Power
requirement (Existing:14 MVA; Additional : 5.5 MVA) will be met from Damodar
Valley Corporation. DG set of capacity 1 X 250 kVA
will be installed and used during power failure only. The
manufacturing of ferro alloys will be carried out in submerged arc furnace and
the process involves feeding the raw materials into the furnace. The oxides
along with carbon will be fed to the furnace. After attaining favourable
temperatures in the furnace, the carbon will react with oxide and will
remove it from element or metal. The metal will be tapped at regular intervals
and collected in pans/moulds. After solidification of the metal, the same will
be broken to required sizes and delivered to customers.
Ambient air quality monitoring
has been carried out at 8 locations during the period March 2011 to May 2011
and the average data submitted indicate PM10 (36-72 µg/m3),
PM2.5 (22-40 µg/m3), SO2 (6-12 µg/m3) and NOx
(17-35 µg/m3) are within the permissible limits. Prediction of
Ground Level Concentrations (GLC’s) due to existing and proposed expansion has
been made by Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST3) as per CPCB
guidelines and the average data submitted indicated an incremental PM10
of 1.7 µg/m3. Similarly,
average incremental PM2.5 is 1.5 µg/m3. The smoke and
fumes collected from SAF by the hood will be passed through bag filter before
discharging through a stack of adequate height. Fugitive emissions from raw
material handling section will be suppressed by dry fogging system / water
sprinkling.
Total water requirement for the
proposed plant will be 4 KLD in addition to existing consumption of 24 KLD
which will be sourced from borewell/rainwater harvesting pond. Maximum
recycling of wastewater will be done after proper treatment towards zero
discharge. Treated wastewater will be used for dust suppression and green belt
development. Effluent streams such as cooling tower blow down, floor washings,
etc. will be used for fugitive dust suppression, water sprinkling etc. Sewage
will be treated in septic tanks. Fines
and Bag Filter dust will be recycled in the process. Fe-Mn slag will be
utilized in Si-Mn production. Slag from Si-Mn production will be used in land /
road / area development / manufacturing of coloured glass / insulated bricks. All pumps and motors will be selected from less noise
generating types. Ear plugs will be provided to employees working in high noise
prone areas. DG set will be provided
with silencer.
Public hearing/Public
consultation meeting was conducted by the West Bengal Pollution Control
Board on 17.11.2011. The main issues raised in the public hearing meeting
were w.r.t. proper pollution control measures, local employment, proper
wages to workers, plantation programmes etc. which have been addressed and
included in the EIA/EMP.
After detailed deliberations, the
Committee has recommended the proposal for environmental clearance subject to
stipulation of following specific conditions along with other environmental
conditions: