Minutes

The Minutes of the 100^th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building / Construction Projects / Township and Area Development Projects, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects held on 11^th -12^th May, 2011 in Fazal Chamber, Scope Complex, New Delhi.

1. Opening Remarks of the Chairman.

The Chairman welcomed the members to the 99^th meeting of the EAC. Member Secretary informed about the action taken on the decisions of the 98^th meeting held on 3^rd– 4^th March, 2011 in New Delhi.

Member Secretary informed that Ministry has issued a Press statement on 17^th March, 2011 on “Strengthening the Preparedness for Tsunami like Disasters around the Indian Coast.” As per the Press statement the Expert Appraisal Committee would deliberate on Tsunami related risks and examine how the same could be included in the Terms of References (TORs) for EIA for future projects. Further, Ministry has issued guidelines on 15^th March, 2011 for taking non-forestry activities in Wildlife Habitats prepared by Wildlife Division of the Ministry.

2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 99^th meeting held on 5^th – 6^th April, 2011 at New Delhi.

Minutes of the 99^th meeting held on 5^th – 6^th April, 2011 at New Delhi were confirmed with the following corrections:

In item No. 4.18 “Environmental Clearance for the project (i) development of East query –IA (EQ-1A) berth on south side of EQ-1 (ii) development of East query –1 (EQ-1) by replacing the existing EQ-1 berth and part of EQ-2 berth” by M/s Visakhapatnam Port Trust [F. No. 11-33/2010-IA.III], the following corrections are to be made: Cost of the project of EQ-1A is Rs. 313.39 and EQ-1 is Rs.323.18 and the capacity is 7.36 and 6.41 MTPA respectively.

In item No. 4.32 “Environmental Clearance for Multiproduct Andhra Pradesh SEZ at Achutapuram and Rambilli Mandals, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd [F.No.21-379/2007-IA.III], Following additional conditions may also be added:

(i) The SEZ PP i.e APIIC while issuing the allotment letter to individual member units shall specifically mention the allowable maximum quantity of water usage and effluent generated by each member unit.

(ii) The member units shall provide above ground day tanks for storage of effluent for monitoring the characteristics of effluent before taking into the CETP for further treatment.

(iii) The environmental monitoring and compliance mechanism as submitted to MoEF shall be complied. The same shall be specifically mentioned in the allotment letter issued to individual member units by the Project proponent.

(iv) The PP shall establish an environmental monitoring cell with all the potential polluting units as members to review the environmental monitoring data and suggest for improvements.

3. Reconsideration of Old Projects

3.1 CRZ clearance for the development of Barge building yard at Honnavara Port in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka by M/s Master Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. [F.No. 11-26/2010-IA-III]

The proposal was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 28^th – 29^th June, 2010 and 20^th – 22^nd October, 2010 and recommended the project for the issue of clearance. While processing the project file, it is observed that there are contrary information provided in the application, EIA report submitted and recommendations of State Coastal Zone Management Authority about the project activity, CRZ classification of the area and dredging requirement. As per application, the site is in CRZ-I & II whereas in the recommendations of KCZMA, it is in CRZ-II, further, project does not involve dredging whereas, as per the EIA report the project involves dredging and also involves handling of iron ore which is against the activity mentioned in application.

The proponent clarified that the area is in CRZ-II as per the approved CZMP and proposed activity is only barge building. Further, the proposal do not involve iron ore handling and also no capital dredging will be involved. The information submitted was by mistake and accordingly has submitted revised application and EIA.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

i) There shall be no activities on the water front

ii) There shall be no capital dredging.

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

3.2 CRZ clearance for the construction of Rajkkamangalam Fishing Harbour at Neendakarai B village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kaniakumari Dist. Tamil Nadu by M/s Rajakkamangalm Thurai Fishing Harbour Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-67/2010-IA.III]

The Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

3.3 CRZ Clearance for car depots at Charkop and Mankhurd along with alignment of 32 Km through Mahim creek, Mithi river and Vakola Nalla, Village Mahim, Mumbai by M/s. Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, Mumbai [F. No. 11-97/2009-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves establishment of Car Depots at Mankhurd and Charkop on the ‘Bandra’ Mankhurd corridor under Mumbai Metro Rail Project. The master plan for Mumbai Metro project proposed by DMRC along with its phased implementation includes nine corridors covering a length of 146.50 km out of which 32.50 km is proposed underground and rest would be elevated. The Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd corridor is second corridor providing West to East connectivity in greater Mumbai covering length of 31.871 km. and consists 27 stations. As per the Traffic forecast, daily boarding will be 12.75 lakhs, 18.77 lakhs and 22.16 lakhs in the years 2011, 2021 and 2031 respectively. The proposal is being implemented on BOT/PPP model. Two depots are proposed at Charkop and Mankhurd with area requirement of 19.69 ha. and 24 ha. respectively.

2. The proposal (F.No.11-45/2009-IA.III) was earlier considered in the 78^th meeting of the EAC held on 20^th - 22^nd July, 2009, 82^nd meeting held on 23^rd- 24^th November 2009, and again in the 86^th meeting of the EAC held on 25^th – 26^th March, 2010. A sub committee also visited the site on 22^nd December 2009. The EAC again discussed the project on 21^st – 23^rd July, 2010 and recommended for the issue of CRZ clearance. However, while processing the proposal, the permissibility of the activities within depots in CRZ area was re-examined. MCZMA was asked to examine the proposal as per the CRZ Notification, 2011. The MCZMA re-examined and recommended the project vide letter No. MCZMA-2010/CR-79/MCZMA dated 04.05.2011 with certain conditions.

3. MMRDA informed that:

(i) The proposed Charkop Metro Car Shed will have depot area of 19.69 ha out of which CRZ I area will be 11.6 ha., CRZ II area will be 4.535 ha and outside CRZ area will be 3.56 ha. The Mangroves effected area is only 1.18 ha. At Mankhurd Metro Car Shed, the depot area is 24 ha, out of which CRZ I area is 10.08 ha. CRZ III area is 11.73 ha and outside CRZ area is 2.19 ha. The Mangroves effected area is only 4.02 ha.

(ii) The metro alignment will cross the Mahim Creek, Vakola Nalla and Mithi River. The details are :

Sl. No.	Water body	Mahim Creek	Vakola Nalla	Mithi River
1.	CRZ affected area i.e. CRZ-I(i) and CRZ-II (ii)	400 sq. m.	120 sq.m.	80 sq.m.
2.	Area affected by Mangroves and affected by Court order	400 sq. m.	120 sq.m.	100 sq.m.
3.	Length of Alignment	900 m	100 m	20 m
4.	Length of Mangroves along alignment and affected by buffer zone as per court order	245 m	45 m	-

(iii) As per the provisions of CRZ Notification 2011, construction of trans-harbour sea-link, road on stilt or pillars etc. without affecting the tidal water is permissible activity under CRZ I and CRZ II area. Further, as per para 8(i)(I) CRZ-I(i), No new construction is permissible in CRZ I area except (b) pipelines, conveying system including transmission lines.

4. MMRDA further informed that :

(i) The above Metro alignment is very important because of heavy traffic flow in this direction.

(ii) MMRDA is the owner of the project, the project is to be developed on BOT/PPP model and the MoU is already signed with the operator.

(iii) There is no other land available for the construction of depots.

(iv) The railway line/ metro is not covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and CRZ Notification, 2011. However, the proposal of construction of depot and part of alignment is through Mahim Creek, Mithi river and Vakola Nala in CRZ area requires CRZ clearance.

(v) There will be only parking of coaches in the depot in CRZ area. The washing, ETP etc will be located outside the CRZ area. The MMRDA shall confirm the above in writing along with the details if the location of facilities outside the CRZ.

(vi) Application has already been submitted to the Department of Forest, Govt. of Maharashtra for obtaining Forest Clearance.

(vii) They will also approach the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay before commencement of work for the areas under mangroves and comply the orders of Hon’ble High Court.

(viii) There is no stay order from any Court.

5. Member Secretary informed the EAC about the complaints received from The Juhu Vile Parle Development Co-operative Housing Association Ltd. and M/s Dastur Dadhich & Kalambi. A copy of the same was given to MMRDA for comments.

6. During discussions in the EAC following points were emphasized:

(i) There shall not be any filling or reclamation of land what so ever in the CRZ area.

(ii) The car sheds/depots in the CRZ area shall be constructed on stilts and gaps/open spaces shall be provided in between for proper sunlight and ventilation.

(iii) There shall be no maintenance / repair or washing activity atall in the CRZ area.

(iv) All the treatment facilities to treat effluent generated from the car shed shall be located to non-CRZ area as proposed and effluent generated from the activities on car shed area shall be channelised to the ETP in non-CRZ area for treatment.

(v) Tsunami Emergency Management Plan shall be prepared and submitted prior to the commencement of construction work.

(vi) MMRDA shall obtain necessary permission from Hon’ble High Court of Bombay for cutting or damaging of mangroves and clearance under Forest Conservation Act 1980 as per the orders in respect of notice of Motion no. 417 of 2006 in PIL no. 87/2006, as required.

(vii) A detailed map shall be submitted by MMRDA to the Ministry with quantification of affected mangroves with density and proposed mangrove forestation with species. The work on the proposed compensatory mangrove park should commence well before the construction of the metro line is undertaken in CRZ area.

(viii) The water quality of the Mithi River, Mahim Creek and Vakola Nala and the ground water is to be monitored on quarterly basis for a period of at least 2 years from the commencement for the construction work and the quarterly reports to be submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forests Govt. of India and Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board.

(ix) The surface runoff from the depot area may contain oils, grease etc, which cannot be sent directly to effluent treatment plant for the treatment. A separate treatment plant for managing the waste water shall be specified and adopted. The drainage design of the surface runoff and adequate oil & grease treatment system details shall be approved by the State PCB.

(x) MMRDA shall prepare a detailed traffic management plan to take care of vehicular traffic which should also cover/ clearly delineate widening and associated road infrastructure, installation of road safety features/ pedestrian facility/ FOB/ under passes and parking etc. Measures shall be taken to prevent encroachment along/ within the ROWs on connecting/ main arterial roads/ parking areas.

(xi) Traffic Management during construction phase should be clearly planned so that the traffic situation is not further worsened on the existing connecting roads. Installations of Noise barrier should be clearly indicated in the plan (After identifying critical locations).

(xii) To avoid accidental damage in the fragile surroundings and mangrove area – a risk assessment plan and disaster management plan shall be prepared and with periodic compliance of safety measures in place to avoid loss due accidental damage that could have been otherwise avoided. Further MMRDA shall appoint a dedicated professional team/cell to handle disaster and associated risks.

(xiii) In addition to the above –MMRDA shall ensure that all the risks associated/ resultant risk during various stages of development (like planning, construction, operation) are managed within the CRZ area. In case of any unforeseen event as stated above the liability – environmental and social will rest with the MMRDA/operator, the decision of the high level Committee, stipulated below will be full and final for liability fixations.

(xiv) The compliance report of the monitoring shall be made ‘public’ (put online and/or also displayed for wider dissemination of compliance) at all stages (planning, construction, operation) to ensure effective monitoring and compliance of conditions.

(xv) Environment Management Plan or associated monitoring plan shall ensure that mitigation measures detailed out in terms of role, responsibility, budgetary provisions, timeline for completion, frequency of monitoring and compliance etc.

(xvi) The present CRZ Clearance below is only for the construction in CRZ area. MMRDA shall obtain the Environmental/CRZ clearance separately for any building/ construction activity other than metro line and stations, if the total built up area is equal to or more than 20,000 sqm, from SEIAA, Maharashtra under EIA Notification 2006.

(xvii) Taking a clue from the man-made 26/11 incident arising out of external threat to our country, a strategic metro safety and security plan covering also surrounding inhabited areas of the Metro shall be prepared and put in place in consultation with appropriate government departments.

(xviii) A high level advisory and monitoring committee which should include experts of repute, reporting directly to the Chief of Metro Management Authority shall be constituted by MMRDA to plan, execute and maintain the environmental and CRZ issues/ recommendations mentioned above. The monitoring shall be done at various stages (planning, construction, operation) of project for compliance of conditions. Budgetory provisions shall be made to the satisfaction of this high level Committee.

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

4. Consideration of New Projects

4.1 Reconsideration of the CRZ clearance accorded for reconstruction of existing building on plot bearing C.S. No. 567/51,Village Juhu, Vile- Parle (W) by M/s. Kshetra Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-36/2009-IA-III].

The Committee deferred the project, since report/ specific recommendation from MCZMA has been sought by the Ministry.

4.2 Environmental Clearance for the development of Birsi Airport, Gondia, Maharashtra by Airports Authority of India [F.No. 10-143/2007-IA-III]

The Committee deferred the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

4.3 Environmental Clearance for establishment of CETP at Plot No. 3460/B & 3461, GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar, Gujarat by M/s Green Eco Development Centre Ltd [F.No. 10-42/2010-IA-III]

The Committee noted that the ToR has been finalized in Sep, 2010 and in October, 2010, while confirming the minutes of the September, 2010 additional ToR suggested but the proponent has prepared the EIA based on the ToR given in September, 2010. The proponent shall finalise the EIA taken in to account the additional ToR issued in October, 2010.

In view of the foregoing observations, the proposal is deferred and shall be considered afresh after the above observation is addressed and submitted for consideration.

4.4 Environmental Clearance for establishing Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility at Sector#4, SIDCUL – Haridwar, Uttrakhand by M/s Bharat Oil & Waste Management Ltd.[F. No. 11-105/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the SIDCUL-Haridwar is an approved Industrial Estate and over 400 Industries, residential complex and commercial shops are proposed to be housed. SIDCUL had proposed Solid Waste Management facility in Sector# 4 in 2003 to MoEF & State of Uttrakhand during its planned Industrial township. As of date, there is no Municipal Solid Waste Management facility currently in SIDCUL-Haridwar or Haridwar district. The proposed facility would help in collection, reception, storage, treatment and disposal of all municipal solid waste. The expected total municipal solid waste to be generated in the area is about 5000 MT/annum.

The disposal of municipal waste would be through segregation of waste. The inorganic and insert waste will be disposed in the secured landfill cell with dual composite HDPE liner, leachate management, gas monitoring per CPCB guideline. The facility will adhere to CPCB guidelines and MSW rules 2000, HW Act 2008 or as amended revised time to time. The facility will provide all necessary components of a treatment storage disposal facility (TSDF) as required in MSW rules 2000 or as amended.

The site is in SIDCUL-Haridwar notified industrial area in Sector# 4, owned, selected by SIDCUL and leased to BOWML. There is no sensitive zone/ area near the site as per the guidelines and information for the selection of Landfill Sites. The site is 3 Km from NH-58, no religious place, river, habitation within 500 m radius. The Ganges River is approx. 4km away and Rajaji National Park Forest is 5km away. Nearest airport Dehradun is about 60 km from the site.

The TOR for the project was finalised by the EAC in its meeting held on 30^th November, 1^st– 2^nd December, 2010. The details submitted were examined by the Committee.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) Proper shed shall be provided for the compost yard to prevent the rain water coming in contact with the material in the compost yard.

(ii) The gas generated from the Landfill facility shall be collected and disposed as per rules.

(iii) The Leachate from the facility shall be collected and treated to meet the prescribed standards before disposal.

(iv) The proponent shall obtain necessary clearance from the Ground Water Authority for the use of ground water.

(v) The depth of the land fill site shall be decided based on the ground water table at the site.

(vi) An On Site Emergency Management Plan shall be prepared and implemented.

(vii) Periodical ground water/soil monitoring to check the contamination in and around the site shall be carried out.

(viii) The minimum width of the green belt all around the plot shall be 9.0 m.

(ix) Regular ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out as per latest Notification of 16^th November, 2009.

(x) The Environmental Clearance is subject to the November, 2010 recommendations of Standing Committee of NBWL.

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

4.5 Finalization of ToR for Recycling and Management Zone at village Aladar and Paniyadara, District Bharuch, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Enviro Protection Infrastructure Ltd. [F. No. 10-68/2010-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves setting up of a Recycling and Management Zone at village Aladar and Paniyadara, District Bharuch, Gujarat. Dahej is one of the regions where the Industrial Infrastructure growth is at its peak especially with the Mega Infrastructure Project Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) passing by. Proposed Project is an Eco Industrial Park in Dahej housing various Resource Recovery & Recycling Facilities including Waste Disposal Infrastructure.

The concept of 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) together with an objective to accomplish zero landfill practice by 2021 in Gujarat, has driven a public and private initiative to work on establishing the Eco Industrial park. This state of the art Waste Disposal Infrastructure includes Integrated Common Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage & Disposal Facility, Common Effluent Treatment Plant along with innovative components to recycle and recover from the wastes. This will support the Petro Chemical and Petroleum Industries Region (PCPIR) in the vicinity and the industries in and around Dahej. It is going to be developed in 272 acres of land in villages Aladar and Paniyadara. The total investment in the park is to the tune of Rs 2000 Crore.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

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

(ii) The scope of the project should not include recycling of hazardous wastes listed in schedule IV of the Hazardous Waste (Management, Transport & Handling) Rules 2008, as the wastes listed in this schedule require registration from the SPSBs.

(iii) Submit the details of base line environmental data.

(iv) Examine the details of alignment of marine disposal pipeline superimposing on the CRZ map prepared by an authorized agency on 1: 4000 scale and recommendations from State Coastal Zone Management Authority.

(v) Cumulative impact on marine disposal shall be studied considering the other marine disposal in the vicinity

(vi) Examine the details of inventory of existing industries, details of waste generation, consented capacity present mode of disposal etc along with MoU.

(vii) Examine the details of best available technology for different waste treatment/ recycling and technology proposed along with the expected character of the treated waste along with the standards.

(viii) Examine and submit details of storm water/ leachate collection etc.

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

(x) Submit the criteria for assessing waste generation.

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

(xiii) Examine and submit the details of one complete season AAQ data (except monsoon) with the dates of monitoring, impact of the project on the AAQ of the area (including H₂S, CH₄).

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

(xv) Examine and submit the details of impact on the drainage and nearby habitats/settlements (surroundings).

(xvi) Examine and submit the details of surface hydrology and water regime and impact on the same.

(xvii) Examine the details of water requirement, source and stress on the present users.

(xviii) Examine the details of water meter / monitoring of quantity, quality of inlets.

(xix) Examine the details of transportation details i.e. movement of trucks, parking etc.

(xx) Submit a copy of detailed plan of waste management.

(xxi) Submit the details of compliance with respect to the guidelines of CPCB including green belt.

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

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

General Guidelines

i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.

ii) The status of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the sector for which this EIA is prepared.

iii) On the front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name of the consultant/consultancy firm along with their complete details including their accreditation, if any shall be indicated. The consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an undertaking to the effect that the prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project proponent and additional TOR given by the MoEF) have been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4^th August, 2009).

iv) While submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name of the experts associated with/involved in the preparation of these reports and the laboratories through which the samples have been got analysed should be stated in the report. It shall clearly be indicated whether these laboratories are approved under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4^th August, 2009). The project leader of the EIA study shall also be mentioned.

v) All the TOR points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.

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

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

4.6 Finalization of TOR for the proposed Port with Shipyard in Mugaiyur, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu by M/s MARG Swarnabhoomi Port Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-108/2010-IA.III]

The Committee noted that the proposal is category ‘B’ under project/activity 7 (e) of EIA Notification, 2006 and the SEIAA of Tamil Nadu is at the final stage of construction and as per the CRZ Notification, 2011, the EC to be considered by the concerned SEIAA after the recommendation of the SCZMA.

4.7 Finalization of ToR for Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal at Trivandrum Kerala, by M/s Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd. [F. No. 11-122/2010-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for development of International Container Transshipment Terminal at Trivandrum Kerala. Government of Kerala (GoK) has appointed the Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) as the Nodal Agency to develop a greenfield port at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) district. Three alternative sites were studied for the project. The selected project site falls between Latitude 8⁰ 22’ N and Longitude 77⁰E. Area to be developed in Phase I: 42.2 ha; Phase II: 68.6 ha; Phase III: 105.6 ha. Container Terminal Capacity will be 820,000 TEU in Phase I, 1,700,000 TEU in Phase II, 2,800,000 TEU in Phase III. Multi –purpose Terminal Capacity will be 107,000 tons in Phase I, 359,000 tons in Phase II, 777,000 tons on Phase III. The Liquid Terminal Capacity will be 518,000 tons in Phase II and 1051,000 tons in Phase III.

Design vessel sizes will be Length-350 m, Beam- 46 m and Draught-14.5m in Phase I and Length-397 m, Beam- 56 m and Draught-16m in Phase-II. Berth length will be 650 m in Phase I, 1250 m in Phase II and 2000 m in Phase III. The Approach channel will be 1850m length, depth: (-) 20.2 m and the turning circle will be 700 m diameter, depth (-) 17.5 m CD. The estimated dredging quantity will be 2.4 Million Cu.m in Phase –I and 3.9 MCM in Phase II & III. Reclamation proposed is 3.3 MCM in Phase I and 3.3 MCM in Phase II & III.

The proposal was considered in the 95th EAC meeting held on 18th – 20th January, 2011. The Committee observed that the proposal was still at the conceptual stage and that the proponent must submit a concretized, firm and implementable proposal for further consideration in respect of issue of additional TOR.

In response to the comments and observations of the EAC, the Project Proponent submitted the Form 1 & ToR, Technical Feasibility Report March, 2011, Market study November, 2010, Preliminary Project Plan, Strategic Option Study and CRZ Report.

During the discussion, the committee noted that:

(i) The proponent has identified three alternative locations, which are very close to one another, and selected one that is close to the “Fishing harbour” for execution. The existing Fisheries Harbour is on the northern side of the proposed Transshipment Terminal. The lay out is similar in all proposals. The Proponent may examine the suitability of other locations away from the present locations and revert back.

(ii) The present proposal may affect the smooth operation of the fishing harbour in the long run due to blocking of entrance by the movement of littoral drift which is predominantly towards south in the west coast. There will be negative impact on the fishing grounds during and after construction. The development may thus cause adverse impact on the fishing activity in and around the fisheries harbor thereby affecting the very lively hood of the fishing community. It is therefore necessary to study the location of near by fishing ground and whether the beach is being used by local fisherman for landing their catch and if so, the number of people affected by the construction of the proposed facility within the close proximity of fishing harbour. (Social Impact Assessment).

(iii) The proponent has not taken into consideration the effect of commissioning of Vallarpadam “International Container Transshipment Terminal” at Kochi which is designed and equipped for handling 14.5 meter draft vessels with potential for further deepening. The present berth length is 650 m extendable up to 1200 m. The developments, which are being taking place in the neighborhood ports such as Chennai, Tuticorin, Colombo etc will have a great impact on the planned traffic potential of the present proposal and may even adversely impact the very survival of the port in a fierce and competitive business environment. In fact, Colombo has already expanded its container handling facilities and continues to be still on the expansion mode with the Chinese aid coming in a big way. By the time Vizhinjam is completed the Chennai Port will also be ready with their Mega Container Terminal which has been already planned/cleared for handling biggest ever container vessel of 18000 TEUS.

(iv) The Committee suggests to revise the Techno- economic Feasibility Study keeping in view the global scenario on container traffic and develop a Cargo Distribution Model for the apportionment of traffic to various competing Indian ports/ neighborhood ports to avoid haphazard/ piecemeal growth of container terminals all along the coast -resulting in not only environmental degradation, slowly but steadily, but also unhealthy competition.

In view of the foregoing observations, the proposal for finalisation of TOR is deferred and shall be considered after the above observations are addressed and submitted for reconsideration.

4.8 Finalization of ToR for setting up of Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Facility and landfill facility at Kurumbapet, Puducherry by Puducherry Municipal Services Pvt Ltd [F.No. 10-17/2011-IA-III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves setting up of Municipal Solid Waste Facility at Kurumbapet, Puducherry. Puducherry Municipal Services Private Limited (PMSPL) has been set up by Pondicherry Urban Development Authority (PUDA), a Government of Puducherry agency jointly with Kivar Environ Private Limited for implementing Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Processing and Landfill Facility for the urban agglomeration of Puducherry. The urban agglomeration of Puducherry consists of Municipalities of Puducherry, Oulgaret and Ariankuppam and Villianur Commune Panchayat with an estimated MSW generation of 400TPD. PMSPL has proposed to develop a processing and landfill facility at Kurumbapet Village, Villianur Taluk, Puducherry in 23.88 acres of land bearing R.S.Nos: 58/1B/2, 60/1, 61/2, 61/3, 62/1, 62/2A, 62/2B, 62/2C, 62/4, 62/5 & 62/6 identified and acquired for the project under Build Own Operate & Transfer mode. The site is 1.3 km from Osudu lake on the down contour side, Gingee rive is at 2.9 KM, Pondicherry Air port is 7 km.

The technologies proposed are Materials Recovery Facility(MRF), Aerobic Composting- 280 TPD, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)- 120 TPD, Inert Processing and Scientifically engineered Sanitary Landfill with design life of 19 years. Water requirement of 80 KLD is estimated for the project during its operation. The main source of water for operational purposes would be ground water. Power requirement of 310 KVA is estimated during the operation phase of the project. The power will be sourced from the State Electricity Department. A D.G set of 165KVA capacity is proposed as power back-up. An area of 2.558 acres is proposed for green belt development around the facility. The concession period is for 19 years and total cost of the project is Rs. 64.16 Crores.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The project should be designed based on the population projections as by Master Plan of project area. Submit the details of Land use as per Master Plan.

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

(iii) Airport is 7.5 km from the project site. NOC shall be obtained from Defence Airport authorities.

(iv) Examine and submit details of alternative technologies viz. RDF shall also be evolved.

(v) Submit the details of base line environmental data.

(vi) Examine and submit details of storm water/ leachate collection from the composting/ landfill area. Composting shall be under the shed.

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

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

(ix) Examine and submit details of impact on water bodies/rivers/ ponds and mitigative measures during rainy season.

(x) Submit the criteria for assessing waste generation.

(xii) Submit a copy of the status of ambient air quality and surface and ground water quality, soil type, cropping pattern, land use pattern, population, socio-economic status, anticipated air and water pollution. The air quality monitoring stations should be with respect to lake and habitation, keeping in mind the wind direction.

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

(xiv) Examine and submit the details of impact on the drainage and nearby habitats/settlements (surroundings).

(xv) Examine and submit the details of surface hydrology and water regime and impact on the same.

(xvi) Examine and submit the details of one complete season AAQ data (except monsoon) with the dates of monitoring, impact of the project on the AAQ of the area (including H₂S, CH₄).

(xvii) Submit a copy of detailed plan of waste management.

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

(xix) Submit the details of composting yard, lining to prevent leaching.

(xx) Submit the details of compliance with respect to the guidelines of CPCB including green belt.

(xxi) Submit details about the route planning for solid waste transportation.

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

(xxiii) Submit the details of the awareness program/capacity building with budgetary provisions.

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

(xxv) Submit the details of the transportation of wastes, routes selected with justification.

General Guidelines

i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.

v) All the TOR points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.

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

4.9 Finalization of ToR for Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility at Bhariyal District, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh by M/S Shimla Municipal Corporation [F.No. 10-18/2011-IA-III]

The Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

4.10 Finalization of ToR for development of Greenfield International Airport at Mopa, Goa by M/s. Directorate of Transport, Goa [F.No. 10-29/2011-IA-III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project involves development of Greenfield International Airport at Mopa, Goa. Directorate of Transport (DoT), Government of Goa (GoG) proposes to develop a greenfield International airport and appointed International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2005 to assess its feasibility. Three alternative sites were analyzed in 1996 for the development of the International Airport; Site 1 at Mopa in an area of 4500 acres, Site 2 at Quintol in an area of 2000 Acres and Site 3 at Siolim in an area of 1000 acres. Based on alternative site analysis, Mopa Site was selected for development of the Greenfield Airport. The selected project Site falls between Latitude 15⁰ 44’ 8” N and Longitude 73⁰51’ 39”E located at Mopa, Pernem Taluka, North Goa District.

The proposed Airport will attract international and domestic air passengers for Phase I (2014) are ~2.8 Million passengers (Mpax) and Phase II (2034) are ~7.3 Mpax. The Passenger Aircraft Movements (Busy Hour) for Phase I are 15 movements/hour (arrivals + departures) and Phase II are 27 movements/hour (arrivals + departures). A380-800 (Code 4F) is the design aircraft for long-term airfield master planning and for structural calculations of culverts, aircraft bridges. The most recent code E aircraft (A 340-600 & B 777-300ER) is considered for geometrical design

The components in Phase I includes one runway, with half parallel taxiway, three runway exits and in Phase II includes one runway, with full parallel taxiway, seven runway exits including four rapid exits. The other facilities includes Terminal building, Security area and control points, GSE storage area, Parking area, Technical area, Cargo area, Maintenance area, General aviation area, Business aviation area, Helicopters area, Road network, Rail connectivity, Airport City (With a hotel, offices, business centre, golf course, employees accommodation).

The expected cost of the project in Phase I excluding Airport City is INR 8748 million.

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

(i) Describe the project site, geology, topography, climate, transport and connectivity, demographic aspects, socio cultural and economic aspects, villages, settlements and meteorological data.

(ii) Details of master plan and the integration of the airport in the regional plan.

(iii) Examine details of land use around 10 km radius of the project site. Analysis should be made based on latest satellite imagery for land use with raw images.

(iv) Examine the details of the impact on the near by pond due to the project.

(v) Environmental data to be considered in relation to the airport development would be (a) land, (b) groundwater, (c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio economic and health.

(vi) Examine baseline environmental quality along with projected incremental load due to the project shall be studied.

(vii) Examine the details of ambient air quality.

(viii) Examine the impact of airport location on the nearest settlements.

(ix) Examine and submit contour map showing the slopes, drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area of the site. Examine in detail the diversion of surface drain system because of low lying area.

(x) Examine and submit details of levels, quantity required for filling, source of filling material and transportation details etc.

(xi) Examine and submit details of Geo-technical studies.

(xii) Examine road/rail connectivity to the project site and impact on the traffic due to the proposed project. A detailed traffic and transportation study should be made for existing and projected passenger and cargo traffic.

(xiii) Examine the details of parking requirement for various type of vehicles and circulation plan.

(xiv) Examine the details of the construction material and its transportation.

(xv) Examine the details of probability of flooding of the agricultural land and other areas due to the proposed development/ construction of the airport.

(xvi) Examine the details of afforestation measures indicating land and financial outlay. Landscape plan, green belts and open spaces may be described. A thick green belt should be planned all around the nearest settlement to mitigate noise and vibrations. The identification of species/ plants should be made based on the botanical studies.

(xvii) Examine and submit the details of Noise modeling studies and mitigative measures.

(xviii) Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground water table for rainwater harvesting before and after the rainy season.

(xix) Examine the details of water requirement, use of treated waste water and prepare a water balance chart. Source of water vis-à-vis waste water to be generated along with treatment facilities to be proposed.

(xx) Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due safeguards for ground water quality. Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain water.

(xxi) Examine details of Solid waste generation treatment and its disposal.

(xxii) Examine the details of fuel storage.

(xxiii) Examine the details of the energy requirement and conservation measures using alternate source of energy.

(xxiv) Seismic nature of the area shall be taken into consideration in the design.

(xxv) The terminal building should carefully incorporate the features of local architecture in and around the area as well as take special measures to highlight the Indian antiquity through a museum like corner depicting the same.

(xxvi) Identify, predict and assess the environmental and sociological impacts on account of the project.

(xxvii) Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and parameters.

(xxviii) Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan including emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster.

(xxix) Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR).

(xxx) Details of economics of agricultural land loss in longer period for the proposed development.

General Guidelines

i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.

v) All the TOR points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.

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

4.11 Finalization of ToR for the development of all weather port at Village Nate, Taluka Rajapur, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra by M/s Log Ports Pvt. Ltd. [F.No. 11-7/2011-IA-III]

The Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

4.12 Finalization of ToR for development of southern dock complex for construction of multi purpose clear cargo terminal at Paradip port by M/s Paradip Port Trust [F. No. 11-8/2011-IA.III]

The Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

4.13 Finalization of ToR for Multipurpose all weather port at Tadadi, Karnataka by M/s Karnataka Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd [F.No. 11-28/2011-IA-III]

The Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend the meeting.

4.14 Environmental Clearance for widening and improvement of 4/6 laning of Nagpur-Saoner-Baitul road section of NH-69 from km 3.000 to km 59.300 in State of Maharashtra and km 137.00 to km 257.400 in State of Madhya Pardesh by M/s. NHAI [F.No. 10-30/2010-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project involves 4/6 laning of Nagpur-Saoner-Baitul road section of NH-69 District Nagpur in the State of Maharashtra. The project covering a total length of 176.6 Km including 8.00 km Saoner Bypass from Km 32/600 to Km 40/600 of NH-69. The proposed road falls in Agriculture and barren land (70%) and built up land (30%). The existing Right of Way of NH-69 is 30 to 40m and proposed ROW is 60m except for the stretch passing through built up area of Nagpur City where proposed ROW is 40 to 45 m. Approximately 159.00 ha. of land is proposed to be acquired for widening and alignment improvement including forest area (Zudpi Jungle). Approximately 4.6 ha. of area will be required for widening within the forest area (Zudpi Jungle). There are 2 major bridges, 21 minor bridges, 6 slab/box culverts, 61 hume pipe culverts, 1 ROB on the project road length are proposed. 3 Vehicular underpasses, 4 Pedestrian underpasses, 2 Flyovers, 4 ROB and 1 ROB cum flyover are proposed. Bus bays with shelters are proposed at 12 locations. Truck lay bays have been proposed at 2 locations. Service road of total 34.00 km length is proposed. The project road passes through 30 revenue villages. About 1950 trees are required to be cut for the development of the project road against which about 5850 trees are proposed to be planted. The project does not pass through any National Park, Sanctuary and Wild Life habitation. The total project cost is Rs. 2497 crore.

The proposal was examined by the EAC in its meeting held on 28^th -29^th June, 2010 and finalized the additional TOR for further study. Public hearing was conducted at Saoner in Nagpur District, Maharashtra on 29.01.2011 and at Multai in Betul District on 10.01.2011 and at Pandhurna in Chhindwara District on 28.01.2011.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

i) Necessary prior Forest clearance shall be obtained for widening and alignment improvement for the stretch passing through Zudpi Jungle.

(i) The project indicates cutting of 1950 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

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

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

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

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

The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance after the receipt of the Forest Clearance as per OM dated 31.03.2011 with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.15 Environmental Clearance for widening and improvement of 4 lane to 6 lane of NH-8 from Ahmedabad to Vadodara in the State of Gujarat by M/s. NHAI [F.No. 10-34/2010-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project involves the widening and improvement of 4 lane to 6 lane of NH-8 from Ahmedabad to Vadodara in the State of Gujarat. The project road starts from Ahmedabad (km 6.4) and terminates near Vadodara (km 108.70).The length of the proposed and existing road is 102.30km. The road passes through the districts of Ahmedabad, Kheda, Anand and Vadodara in Gujarat State. The project road is passing through towns and cities such as Narol, Aslali, Jatalpur, Kheda, Nadiad etc. There is one existing bypass at Kheda and no new bypass has been proposed. 346.41ha. of protected forest (Road side plantation) is required to be diverted for non forest purpose. Acquisition of 165.80 ha of land with most of the land being agricultural followed by homestead and other types will be required. There are 4 Major bridges, 12 minor bridges 24 new culverts, apart from which the widening of 161 of existing culverts has been proposed. 15 flyovers, 4 railway over bridges, 9 Vehicular underpasses, 14 pedestrian underpasses, 3 truck lay byes and two toll plazas have also been proposed. 82.50 km lengths of service roads are proposed near the towns of Ahmedabad, Kheda, Anand & Vadodara. About 1320 structures falling in the proposed right of way will be demolished. The proposed alignment does not pass through any of the protected areas such as wild life sanctuaries and national parks or reserve forests/protected forest. Approximately 36000 numbers of trees exist along the existing right of way which are required to be cut and 1320 buildings are required to be demolished falling within the RoW. The total cost of the project is Rs. 2251.07 Crores.

The proposal was examined by the EAC in its meeting held on 28^th -29^th June, 2010 and finalized the additional TOR for further study. Public Hearing was conducted at Ahmedabad on 02.02.2011, Kheda on 04.02.2011, Anand on 11.02.2011 and Vadodara on 09.02.2011.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) There are 19 ponds. There shall be no encroachment of water bodies/ponds.

(ii) Permission for water drawal shall be obtained from CGWA.

(iii) Forest clearance shall be submitted for diversion of protected forest.

(iv) The project indicates cutting of 36000 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

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

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

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

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

4.16 Finalization of ToR for rehabilitation and up gradation of existing carriageway to 2-Lane with paved shoulders configuration of Bilaspur Ambikapur section of NH-111 in the State of Chhattisgarh by M/s. NHAI [F.No. 10-25/2011-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project road starts at Chainage 80.750 near Katghora (Korba district) and terminates at Ch. 222.060 at Ambikapur ring road (Surguja district). The road passes through the district namely; Korba and Surguja. This stretch of road passes through populated areas such as Katghora, Tara, Udaipur, Lakhanpur and Ambikapur. Land use pattern within 10 km on either side of project area is predominantly Forest. The land use pattern along the proposed ROW is predominantly Forest. Existing ROW is about 8-24 m and proposed ROW is 30 m. 260.66 ha. of land is proposed to be acquired for the improvement of project road. This comprises 45.58 ha. of Govt. land, 82.99 ha. of Agricultural land and 132.09 ha. of Forest land(including revenue forest). There are approximately 59066 Nos. of trees are affected in the proposed ROW, out of which 37000 no. to be felled for widening and improvement of Highway. The project road passes through protected forest and about two and half km. under reserve forest. There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park along the project road. Proposal for the diversion of the forest land is submitted with State Govt.

The existing road has 5nos. major bridges, 21nos. minor bridges and 192 culverts.

There is no existing Railway Track. There are 3 nos. of major and 46 nos. of minor intersections on the project road which have been proposed for improvement. Bus Bays have been provided at 21(Twenty one) locations both ways. Truck Lay Byes have been proposed at three locations. One rest area have been proposed. Toll plaza have proposed at two locations which are at Km 118+500 and Km 177+000. Medical facilities and ambulance for locals have been proposed. There are 617 Nos. of buildings require to be demolished for widening and improvement of Highway. Adequate lighting arrangement has been proposed in-habitation areas. Peak demand of water would be approximately 425 K.L. per day during construction. Water harvesting structures and Oil and grease separators shall be provided. Total no. of affected structure will be 617, households- 1543, affected people – 4629. The project cost is Rs. 521.6 Crore. The cost of EMP is Rs 4.5 Crores.

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

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

ii) The proposal indicates the acquisition of forest land 132.09 ha. and necessary application has been submitted for forest clearance. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained from the Forest Department.

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

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

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

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

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

viii) It is indicated that 37000 trees are proposed to be cut, the information should be provided about their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

xxi) Examine and submit details of water quantity required and source of water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General Guidelines

i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.

v) All the TOR points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.

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

4.17 Finalization of ToR for widening and improvement of existing carriageway to two lane with paved shoulder of Aligarh-Moradabad section (km85+ 000) of NH-93 in Uttar Pradesh by M/s. NHAI. [F.No. 10-26/2011-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project road starts from Km. 85.000 near Aligarh city limits and ends at Km. 232.000 at Moradabad town, covering a length of 147 km (Total project length 145.022 km including bypass & realignment sections). The road falls in Aligarh, Bulandshahr, Budaun and Moradabad districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The land use along the project road is predominantly agricultural and built-up villages and towns. The percentage distribution of land use is 8.1%, 30.2% & 61.7% for Semi Built-up, Built-up, and agricultural respectively. The existing Right of Way varies approx. 20 m to 25 m. Two lane up-gradation of the project road will be carried out within existing RoW without land acquisition. For five proposed bypasses (25.538 km) and major realignments (4.350 km at 6 locations) Row will be 60 m. Approximately 186.577 ha of land will be acquired; which includes 5.175 ha for toll plaza, 181.402 ha for bypass and realignments. The project does not pass through wildlife sanctuary, national park or any other sensitive location within 10 km distance on either site. There is no reserve forest along the project road. Proposal for diversion of 210 ha of protected forest land (land under road side plantation) will be submitted with State Govt. shortly. The project road is crossing Ganga river near Naraura, however, no new bridge is proposed on Ganga River. There is existing 9 major bridges, 25 minor bridge and 168 culverts. All these existing structures proposed to be improved and additional 6 culverts proposed to be constructed. 3 nos. vehicular underpasses, 8 nos. cattle/ pedestrian underpasses have been proposed. Bus bay at 8 nos. locations and bus shelters at 8 nos. locations have been proposed. Truck lay byes have been provided at 2 nos. locations. Two toll plaza are proposed in the project road.

Total water requirement for the project road will be 350 KLD and met through river water and ground water resources after taking approval from Concerned Authorities. Approximately 0.3 million cum fly ash will be used from Kashimpur Thermal Power Station. There are 5 congested locations where bypasses have been proposed in total length of 25.538 km which includes Jawan Bypass-6.818 km, Dibai Bypass-8.150 km, Koser Kalan Bypass -.220 km, Chandausi Bypass-4.800 km, Kundarkhi Bypass 3.550 km. Total length of Realignment is 4.350km. Within the ROW about approx 2950 trees are present, out of which about 2250 trees likely to be cut for two lane up-gradation of the project road. About 63 structures and 1650 families are likely to be affected. Cost of implementation of EMP will be Rs. 3.25 Crores. R&R cost is estimated as Rs. 52.54 Crores. The civil construction cost is Rs. 578.91 Crores. 2900 trees to be cut for the proposed road.

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

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

ii) The proposal indicates the acquisition of forest land 210 ha. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained from the Forest Department.

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

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

viii) It is indicated that 2250 trees are proposed to be cut, the information should be provided about their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.