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The Minutes of the 89^th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building Construction, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects held on 21^st – 23^rd July, 2010 at Fazal Chambers, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

1. Opening Remarks of the Chairman.

The Chairman welcomed the members to the 89^th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee and 2^nd Meeting of the newly constituted committee. Some of the members felt that the proposals reached them quite late and they did not get much time to study them. The Committee also noted that the details of some of the projects had not been circulated.

The Member Secretary further informed about the action taken on the decisions of the 85^th meeting held on 25^th – 26^th February, 2010 in New Delhi. He also briefed the Committee regarding various agenda items.

2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 88^th Meeting of the EAC held on 28^th – 29^th June, 2010 at New Delhi.

Minutes of the 88^th Meeting of the EAC held on 28^th -29^th June, 2010 at New Delhi were confirmed with the following corrections.

Page No.2-4 – Item No. 3.2:

(i) Recommendations should read as “The committee recommends the proposal for the issue of Environmental and CRZ clearance with the above two conditions in the clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent”. In place of “The committee recommends the proposal for CRZ clearance with the above two conditions in the clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.”

Page No.108 – Item No. 5.2:

(ii) Recommendations should read as “The committee recommends the proposal for the issue of Environmental and CRZ clearance”. In place of “The committee recommends the proposal for the issue of CRZ clearance.

3. Consideration of Old Proposals:

3.1 Amendment of the Environmental Clearance issued for all weather green field Port project at Jaigad, Ratnagiri District Maharashtra by M/s JSW infrastructure Logistics Ltd. [F. No. 10-17/2006-IA.III]

Member Secretary informed that the project proponent vide letter dated 19.07.2010 informed that due to late receipt of intimation they were not in a position to attend that scheduled meeting.

The Committee decided to defer the project.

3.2 Environmental Clearance for the development of HDIL Cyber City (SEZ) at 717/5 Thaikkakara North Village, Kanayannur, Kalamassery, Earnakulam, Kerala by M/s Blue star Realtors [21-1116/2007- IA-III]

The project involves construction of HDIL Cyber City (684 Residential apartments and 456 villas, 84 rooms service apartments, IT Park, 200 rooms hotel, school, shopping malls, 1100 seats multiplex) on a plot area of 2,83,276 Sq.m. The total builtup area proposed is 8,95,220.7 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 5606 KLD (fresh water requirement is 2267 KLD). The total capacity of 6 STPs proposed is 2167 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets - 2303 KLD, horticulture - 462 KLD, AC cooling - 1373 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 15,012 Kg/day. The power requirement is 75 MVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for 7573 ECS + 172 bus parking spaces. Total cost of the project is Rs. 2000.00 Crores.

The proposal was put up for consideration in the 60^th meeting held on 1^st -3^rd May, 2008. The EAC after examination asked for additional information. The details submitted by the project proponent were examined by the committee.

During discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The Committee noted that the nearest water body is Vembanad Backwater, which is approximately 12 km from the site, and will not attract the provisions of CRZ Notification, 1991.

(ii) Submit a copy of the master plan/development plan indicating the land use and copy of the approved plan from local body. Also submit details of the infrastructure available around the site.

(iii) The revised proposal indicates the provisions of 5 STPs (750KLD, 950 KLD, 810 KLD, 1500 KLD & 530 KLD). Explore the possibilities of reducing the number of STPs to 3. Quality of the recycling water should be monitored periodically.

(iv) Examine and submit the details of the capacity of external drainage.

(v) Submit specific details of number of trees to be cut, retained and transplanted.

(vi) The depth of the rain water harvesting pit should be at least 4-5m above the highest level of ground water table.

(vii) The stack height of diesel generating set should be at least 3 m above the highest building within the complex.

(viii) Building envelope should follow ECBC guidelines for U values of roof, wall and fenestration.

(ix) The entry and exit to the project site from the main road shall be left in and left out with proper intersection design without conflict point.

Provided the response of the project proponent to the aforesaid observations (i) to (v) is to the satisfaction of the Committee, and observations (vi) to (ix) are incorporated in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for Clearance.

3.3 Environmental and CRZ Clearance for the construction of Jetty and Conveyor belt at Medhakhar, Raigad, Maharashtra by M/s. Patni Energy Ltd. [F.No.11-47/2008-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for the construction of Jetty and Conveyor belt for 405 MW coal based Thermal Power Plant at Medhakhar, Raigad, Maharashtra. CRZ Clearance for intake of seawater and outfall of wastewater was obtained on 23.03.2010. The issue of Clearance for Jetty and conveyor belt was not considered due to Moratorium. Now, the moratorium was lifted and a policy has been introduced vide OM No.15-3/2009-IA-III dated 03.11.2009. As per the OM the proposed site i.e. Medhekhar village, Taluka Alibag is not a hotspot area in Raigad district.

The proposal involves construction of captive lighterage coal jetty for barge unloading and storage facility - 2 nos. (1 in each phase, for the proposed 405 MW coal based thermal power plant. The capacity of jetty will be to handle coal around 5,520 TPD (Phase -I) and 1,480 TPD (Phase II). Escalated Conveyor System is proposed to be installed for coal transportation from the captive jetty to Power plant site which is about 1.5 km. The total project cost estimated is about Rs. 1620 Crores.

Public hearing for the power project was conducted on 28^th March 2007 as an integrated proposal for captive jetty, conveyor system, sea water intake and treated waste water out fall along with 405 MW coal based thermal power plant. The environmental clearance to Thermal power project was issued vide letter No. J-13011/24/ 2007-IA.II (T) dated 31^st August, 2009. The CRZ components of the project was recommended by MCZMA vide letter dated 17^th May, 2008.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) Submit the details of coal spillage and management

(ii) Submit the detail of dust control measures at loading, unloading and storage yard of coal.

(iii) Closed Conveyor system shall be used for coal transportation.

Provided the response of the project proponent to the aforesaid observations (i) to (ii) is to the satisfaction of the Committee, and observation (iii) is incorporated in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for Environmental & CRZ Clearance.

3.4 Amendment to the CRZ clearance issued for intake and disposal pipeline for 1050 MW gas based combined cycle Power project near Village Pipavav, Gujarat by M/s GSPC Pipavav Power Ltd. [11-34/2008-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for the construction of channel (650 m x 10 m) for intake of sea water for proposed 1050 MW gas based combined cycle power project near village Pipavav, District Amereli. CRZ Clearance for intake and disposal pipeline was issued on 01.04.2009 and an amendment was issued on 20^th August, 2009 for change of intake and outfall location. Since the bed rock is present in the region, the laying of intake pipeline will not be possible, hence open channel is proposed. The proposed changes includes i) Replacement of 850 m offshore intake pipeline with 650 intake open channel, ii) Replacement of 1850 m offshore outfall pipeline with 1050 km outfall pipeline. The proposed Seawater Intake Point is at Latitude 20⁰53.48’ N and Longitude 71⁰29’04” E, and proposed effluent outfall point is at Latitude 20⁰53’18” N and Longitude 71⁰28’48” E.

The Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority has recommended the proposal.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The intake sea water is proposed through a open channel of 650 m length dredged to -2.6 mts (CD). The open channel will have adverse impact on the marine life and is not permissible. Re- examine and revise the proposal for closed pipeline as per the clearance issued earlier in view of the consequence impacts.

In view of the foregoing observation, the proposal is deferred and shall be considered afresh for change of location of intake and outfall points only, if required.

3.5 Amendment to the CRZ clearance issued for setting up of Vessel Traffic and Port management System at Dumas by M/s Gujarat Maritime Board and Aatash Norcontrol Ltd. [F.No.11-85/2008 – IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for setting up of Master Station of the Vessel Traffic and Port Management System at new location instead of already permitted location. CRZ clearance for setting up of Vessel Traffic and Port Management system along the Gulf of Khambhat to M/s Aatash Norcontrol Ltd. was issued vide its letter no. 11-85/2008-IA-III dated 20.10.2008. Due to obstruction in Microwave path linking MCS and also difficulty in getting land at Dumas (21⁰06’ 22.01” N and 72⁰42’ 18.49” E) where originally Master Control Station was proposed, it is proposed to locate the Master Control Station along with staff quarters at new location having coordinates 21⁰ 4.860’ N and 72⁰ 42.410’ E, which is about 2.7 km away from the old location. The CRZ map was prepared by the Space Application Centre, Ahemadabad and the approved location and proposed location were duly superimposed. The Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority has also recommended for issue of amendment vide letter No. Env-10-2008-611-E dated 04.05.2010.

The details submitted by the project proponent were examined by the Committee and the following point emerged:

(i) The proposed master control station and Staff quarters are close to the coastline. Necessary emergency evacuation and disaster management plan shall be prepared for safety of the staff and equipments.

The Committee recommended for the issue of amendment to the CRZ Clearance dated 20.10.2008 with the above condition in the clearance letter.

3.6 Amendment to the CRZ clearance issued for storage of for edible oil storage tanks at Karwar port by M/s Ruchi Infrastructure Ltd. [F.No. J/16011/55/2001 IA-III]

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

4. Consideration of New Projects

4.1 Environmental Clearance for 4/6 laning of package II, km 43.000 to 96.714 from Kerela/ Tamil Nadu Border to Kanyakumari of NH- 47 and Nagercoil- Kavalkinaru section of NH- 47B by M/s NHAI [5-59/2007-IA-III]

As per the presentation made by the Project proponent, the proposal is for 4/6 laning of package II, km 43.000 to km 96.714 from Kerela/ Tamil Nadu Border to Kanyakumari of NH- 47 and Nagarcoil- Kavalkinaru section of NH- 47B. The existing width of the project road is 2 lane. The present proposal is for completely new alignment of total 70.36 km except initial length of 600 m starting just before the junction of Nagarecoil Bypass and existing NH 47B. The length of Karode (Kerala/Tamil Nadu Border) to Kanyakumari of NH-47 is 53.70 km and Nagarecoil to Kavalkinaru of NH-47B is 16.60 km. The existing ROW for NH-47 section is 10 m to 20 m at location wherever the existing road is utilized.

There are 26 bridges, 141 culverts along the alignment. Bypasses are proposed at 2 locations. 20 vehicular/pedestrian/cattle underpasses, service roads have been proposed at 25 locations of built up area. Truck lay byes have been provided at 1 location. 54 Bus bays have been provided. The project road passes through 25 villages in Kanyakumari district. The entire existing NH-47 from Kerala to Kanyakumari and NH-47B Nagercoil to Kavalkinaru is heavily built-up, hence bypass/realignment has been proposed except at locations where the existing road can be widened. The alignment runs in the Deccan plateau. The average water requirement during construction will be 750 KLD and the source will be ground water. Project Road does not pass through any eco- sensitive area except only 0.88 ha forests land.

About 14273 road side trees are going to be felled for the project area, against which 43,000 trees are proposed to be planted. About 558 households, 1 industry and 5358 agricultural families are going to be affected due to the project. The entitled persons will be compensated and assisted as per the extent of Govt. of India Regulation. The capital cost of the project is Rs. 621.77million. The total cost of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation is approximately Rs. 20.12 crores.

The project proposal was considered in the EAC meting held on 24^th – 25^th May 2007 and a ToR was finalised. Public hearing was conducted on 21.08.2010.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The road passes through forest land and requires diversion of forest area. Necessary permission shall be obtained before start of construction work.

(ii) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

4.2 Environmental Clearance for 4/6 laning of Deoli - Jhalawar section of NH-12 in the State of Rajasthan by M/s. NHAI. [F.No. 10-75/2009-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves 4/6 lanning of Deoli-Jhalawar section of NH-12 (Deoli ch 0.000, km 165/000) to JN of NH-76 on Kota Bye-pass ch 83.042 in the State of Rajasthan. It involves widening and improvement of the existing alignment and bypass with more than marginal land acquisition at some locations. It requires diversion of 67.447 ha of forests land (55.80 hec. protected forest and 10.20 hec. reserved forest). The total land required is 518.08 hec. and the available land is 72.0 hec. and the land proposed to be acquired is 446.00 hec. The existing ROW varies from 20-45 M and proposed ROW is 45-76 M. There are 6600 trees within the proposed 60 m right off way out of which 6321 trees will be affected by the widening.

The EAC in its 81^st meeting held on 29^th – 30^th October, 2009 finalized additional TOR for further study. The public hearing was held in three districts – Kota on 15^th March, 2010, Bundi on 22^nd March, 2010 and Bhilwada on 4^th May, 2010.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The road passes through reserve forest area and requires diversion of forest area. Necessary permission shall be obtained before start of construction work.

(ii) Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authorities. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

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

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

(v) Necessary bus bays and road side facilities and amenities shall be provided.

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

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

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

4.3 Environmental Clearance for widening of existing 2 lane NH-8D to 4 lane divided carriageway from Jetpur to Somnath in the State of Gujarat by M/s. NHAI [F. No. 10-60/2009-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves widening of NH-8 D existing 2 lanes to 4 lane divided carriageway from Jetpur to Somnath, Gujarat. The project road stretch starts at km 0.000 at Jetpur and ends at km 127.000 at Somnath in the State of Gujarat. The proposed length of the road is 123.49 kms. The project involves expansion from 2 lane to 4 lane of existing ROW which is 30m, the proposed ROW is 60 m. There are two districts - Rajkot and Junagadh, 7 talukas and 9 urban settlements along the project stretch. The road runs through plain terrain. There are 3 proposed bypasses (Junagadh, Keshod, Veraval) and two proposed realignments (Vanthili, Agatrai) along the project stretch. There are eleven major bridges and 79 minor bridges existing along the project road. 3 additional minor bridges have been proposed. 4 vehicular underpasses & 13 cattle / pedestrian underpasses have been proposed along the project road. One unidirectional flyover has also been proposed at the start of the project road. Service road for a total length of 26.985 km has been proposed in urban stretches. 3 truck lay byes, 3 toll plazas and 1 way side amenity has been proposed. About 85% of the land use along the project road is agriculture land, settlements make up 3.7 %. Barren land comprises about 4%, pasture land about 3% and others about 3%. There are no Reserve forests, Wild life Sanctuaries or National Parks along the project road. Roadside plantations (within existing ROW) are notified as Protected Forest in certain stretches. Trees notified as Protected Forest cover are on about 89km of the project road. A total of 18,056 trees are within the proposed alignment out of which 10951 trees are saved (Notified Protected Forest -8544 trees & non forest stretches-9512 trees). Some roadside tree species include Amla, Karanj, Khair, Sisam. Nine rivers cross the project road. They are Uben (Ch 14/200), Lol (Ch 29/200), Sonrakh (Ch 30/800), Ozat (Ch 48/000), Madwati (Ch 49/200), Sabli (Ch 60/200), tributary of Sabli (73/400), Meghal (Ch 102/000) & Devka (Ch 117/000). All rivers are non-perennial & rainfed. The endpoint of the project road is at Ch 127/000, which is close to the western coastline, however it is 800m away from the coastline. Land to be acquired for the project is approximately 462.27 Ha. About 844 structures are affected in the widening of the road. The total cost of the project is 110.93 Crores.

The EAC in its 79^th meeting held on 27^th – 28^th August, 2009 finalized additional TOR for further study. The public hearing was conducting on 15^th Dec 2009 at Rajkot and on at 5^th January 2010 at Junagarh. The project also attracts the CRZ Notification, 1991. Gujarat costal zone management authority has recommended the proposal vide letter no. CRZ - ENV-10-2010-1245-E Dated 18^th May 2010. The project proponent submitted the EIA along with the public hearing proceedings and Costal Zone Management Authority’s recommendations. The details were put up before the committee.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authorities. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

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

(iii) Necessary conditions shall be obtained from Central Ground Water Authority if ground water is to be used for the construction proposes.

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

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

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

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

4.4 Environmental Clearance for development of Municipal Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill and composting site near Industrial area on Jhansi Laitpur Highway, Jhansi by M/s. Jhansi Nagar Nigam. [F. No. 10-33/2009-IA-III].

The Committee decided to defer the project to the next meeting since the project proponent has not presented the proper TOR compliance.

4.5 Environmental clearance for the establishment of Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility at Narela- Bhawana, Delhi by M/s. Ramky Enviro Engineer Ltd. [F. No. 10-67/2009-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent the proposal involves establishment of Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility at Narela - Bawana Notified Site for the city of Delhi. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) being one of the largest Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India is currently experiencing pressures on its already overloaded/exhausted landfill sites. About 6,000 to 7,000 TPD of municipal solid waste is generated in Delhi. The existing three landfill have already exhausted its capacity. Hence an immediate requirement stems in the present situation, to take up suitable measures to develop waste processing and treatment facilities. In view of this, Govt. of NCT, Delhi has notified Narela - Bawana site under its Master Plan 2021 for the development of SLF. The Processing and Disposal Facility is planned for 1,000 TPD waste. The activities involve Segregation, Composting, RDF & SLF with Leachate Collection & Treatment of wastes. The water requirement will be 50 KLD, which will be met from DJB. DG sets of 2 x 500 KVA as back up. Complete Recycle & Reuse of treated Leachate is proposed. Use of Solar Power for hot water and street lighting and maximum use of natural light has been proposed for Administrative building in the design, At least 15 m green belt all around the facility and Nylon wire fencing up to a height of 10 m at the down wind of SLF & waste segregation area to stop blowing of liters is proposed. The cost of the project will be 70.00 Crores (Phase 1) and Rs. 378.00 Crores in (Phase 2).

The project falls under Category ‘B’ - Project/Activity 7(i), of EIA Notification 2006. Since the Bawana Reserved forest is within 2.5 km radius of site, Shri Krishna Sultanpur Reserved Forest is within 4.5 km radius of site and Haryana State boundary is within 5 km radius of the site, the project has been categorized as ‘A’ as per EIA Notification, 2006, General Condition.

The EAC in its 80^th meeting held on 17^th - 18^th September, 2009 finalized additional TOR for further study. The public hearing was conducted on 14^th May 2010. The project proponent submitted the EIA report along with the public hearing proceedings. The details were put up before the committee.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The proponent shall ensure that the project fulfills all the provisions of Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary movement)) Rules, 2008 including collection and transportation. design etc

(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.

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

4.6 Environmental Clearance for the development of Integrated Solid waste Processing Facility (1800 TPD) through windrow composting, reuse of refused derived fuel and rapid bio-methanation and scientific landfill at Kodungiayur landfill site, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Corporation of Chennai (F.No. 10-82/2009-IA.III)

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for the development of Integrated Solid waste processing facility at Kodungiayur landfill site, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility proposed includes processing through accelerated Aerobic Composting, refuse derived fuel formation, power generation and sanitary landfill of Non-degradable waste. The capacity of the facility will be 1800 TPD at 100 acres of land of Chennai Municipal Corporation Kodungayiur Dump site, whereas the present waste generated per day in Chennai city is 3500 tons. The cost of the project is Rs. 31.00 Crores.

As per EIA Notification, 2006, the project/activity is categorized as ‘B’, however since the project site is located within 10 km from Critically Polluted area ‘Manali’, Tamil Nadu, the project is treated as Category ‘A’.

The EAC in its 83^rd meeting held on 21^st - 23^rd December, 2009 finalized additional TOR for further study. Public hearing was conducted on 18.06.2010. The details submitted were put up before the committee.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

i) The committee noted that there is a Court Case pending in the High Court of Madras opposing the present location of solid waste processing facility/landfill site. Submit the details of Court case and its present status.

ii) The proponent shall ensure that the project fulfills all the provisions of Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary movement) Rules, 2008 including collection and transportation design etc.

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

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

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

vi) The depth of the land fill site shall be decided based on the ground water level at the site.

vii) Project proponent shall prepare and implement an On Site Emergency Management Plan.

viii) Project proponent shall carryout periodical ground water/soil monitoring in and around the site to check the contamination.

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

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

2^nd Day: 22^nd July, 2010:

4.7 Environmental Clearance for establishment of Common Facilities for Treatment and Disposal of Common Effluent and Hazardous Solid Waste Facilities at KIADB Industrial Area, Sompura 1^st State Dobaspet, Nelamangala Taluk, Banglore Rural District, Karnataka by M/s. Banglore Eco-Park Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 10-2/2010-IA-III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal is to establish common facilities for treatment and disposal of hazardous solid and liquid wastes at KIADB Industrial Area, Sompura 1^st State Dobaspet, Nelamangala Taluk, Banglore Rural District to cater to the need of nearby industries generating hazardous wastes. The company has also proposed to establish facilities for manufacture of pollution control equipments at the above location to meet the needs of industries and other establishments in the region.

The proposed common waste treatment facility shall consist of Effluent treatment plant for treatment and disposal of Biodegradable effluent and Non-Biodegradable effluent, Incineration plant for treatment and disposal of Hazardous Solid Waste. ETP for biodegradable effluent will be treated by conventional methods such as neutralization, clarification, anaerobic and aerobic methods to irrigation standards. Non-biodegradable effluents will be treated by methods such as multi effect evaporation, crystallization and centrifuge. The incineration plant is designed for thermal treatment for disposal of hazardous solid wastes. The plant consists of primary chamber, secondary chamber followed by flue gas treatment system (scrubbing system). Hazardous solid wastes will be burnt completely in the primary & secondary chambers of the incinerator. The flue gases generated will be treated in scrubbing system.

The total area of the plot is 16,188 sq.m. allotted by KIADB. The total built up area proposed is - 4,920 sq.m. and green belt - 5,503 sq.m. It is proposed to develop a Common Treatment Facility for Bio-degradable Effluent - 300 cum / day, non-bio-degradable effluent - 60 cum/day and common incineration plant - 200 kg/hr. The capacity of boiler will be 2 ton/hr at 15 kg/cm². Boiler fuel will be agro waste and the power requirement will be 125 KVA. The fresh water requirement will be 21 KLD and source is KIADB. The total cost of the project is Rs. 4.9 crores.

The EAC in its 85^th meeting held on 25^th - 26^th February, 2010 recommended for the exemption of Public Hearing since the project is located within the notified industrial estate and finalized additional TOR for further study. The details submitted by the project proponent were put up before the committee.

During the discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The proponent has not prepared the EIA properly based on the approved Terms of References. The EIA/EMP should be revised.

(ii) The details should also be examined in terms of what will be the inventory for the operation of the plant in relation to the capacity of the plant. The details should be based as per the guidelines of CPCB/State Pollution Control Board.

(iii) The consultant has not submitted complete papers to Quality Council of the India and as per the Office Memorandum dt. 28^th June, 2010 was not permitted to make a presentation before the Expert Appraisal Committee.

In view of the foregoing observations, the committee recommended to defer the proposal.

4.8 Finalization of TOR for 8-lane access controlled expressway on the right bank of Upper Ganga Canal from Sanauta bridge (Great Noida) to UP – Uttarakhand border, near Purkaji, Distt. Muzaffarnagar and construction of Link expressway by M/s Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority [F. No. 10-23/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves the construction of 8-lane access controlled expressway on the right bank of Upper Ganga Canal from Sanauta bridge (Great Noida) to UP– Uttarakhand border, near Purkaji Distt. Muzaffarnagar before Uttar Pradesh -Uttarakhand border including Link expressways. The proposed project will include Link Expressways viz: i) New alignment on south western side of Meerut town connecting proposed Upper Ganga Canal Expressway to Meerut Airport and proposed DFC Terminal (Approx. Length = 23.5km), ii) New alignment from Purkazi to Deoband traversing in north western direction (Approx. Length = 16.5km) and iii) New alignment from NH-24 near Masuri traversing in north easterly direction to Upper Ganga Canal Expressway near Dasna fall (Approx. length 3.5km). There are 2 nos. Future Links of 25km length at later stage.

The approximate length of UGC Expressway (8 lanes) will be approx. 147.8 km while length of Link Expressway (6 lanes) will be approx. 68.5 km. Service road (2 lanes) will be provided in the length of approx. 97.30 km. The proposed expressway project will be interlinked with i) Land parcels for township development (i) area of approx. 93 ha. (spread over 6 locations); and the area to be opted by the Concessionaire will be part of its bid ii) Navigational Facilities (optional) along the canal for the development of tourism and water sports, iii) Augmentation of Hydro Power generation at Seven fall locations on the canal and iv) Repair and rehabilitation of Upper Ganga Canal. The present proposal is only for the construction of Expressway and separate clearances shall be obtained for other components as and when required under Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2009 for other interlinked projects.

The proposed project is passing through Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh.

There is no Reserve Forest land involved in the project, however, approx, 655 ha (for ROW) Protected Forest land is involved. The process of obtaining Clearance for diversion of protected forest land for non-forestry purposes under the Act has been initiated.

The proposed project is passing completely outside the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. The Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated more than 650 m away on the left bank (opposite side of Expressway) of Upper Ganga Canal at Canal Chainage km 71.040 (at Berla).

There will be 52 nos. underpasses and 7 nos. ROBs across the project. 138 ha will be acquired for the Expressway and 200 ha for link expressways. 44,000 trees are likely to be cut for the project. Total Cost for the expressway is estimated as Rs. 5064 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.

a. Clearly indicating whether it passes through –

(i) Forest Areas (as specified under Forest Conservation Act (1980)

(ii) Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972)

(iii) Any other Ecological Sensitive Areas specified under EPA.

b. Also indicate whether the proposed project is -

(i) New Project

(ii) Modification/upgradation

(iii) Modification with bypasses

(iv) Whether requiring additional RoW (a) <20m (b) >20m

c. Indicate category of the project ‘A’ or ‘B-1’

d. Whether the project is funded by Central Govt./ADB/WB.

e. Whether construction activities have already been started or not.

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

i. 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, notified industrial areas, 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.

ii. Describe various alternatives (including that for route alignment) considered, procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with reasons.

iii. 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, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on 1:4000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way (RoW) namely trees, structures including archeological & religious, monuments etc. if any.

iv. If the proposed route is passing through any sloppy terrain, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to pass through cutting of embankment /control of soil erosion from embankment.

v. In case the road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.

vi. If the projects is located within 10km. of the National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, migratory corridors of Wild animals, then a map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be furnished. Study the details of Alternate routes near Sanctuary and submit justification for the identified route. Examine details of air quality / noise and it’s impact on the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary.

vii. Study regarding the requirement of animal bypasses/ underpasses /FOB 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. The proposed route requires cutting of 44000 trees, the information should be provided for exact number of trees to be cut (including their girth sizes), their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Also examine and submit details of compensatory afforestation. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway/expressway with proper central verge as per the guideline and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance for at least 5 years during operational phase of the project.

ix. If the proposed route is passing through a city or town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas including public conveyance, telephone booths and ambulance/first aid centers etc. Submit the details of noise control measures viz. noise reflector/ barriers at the Sanctuary area/ thickly populated area.

x. Submit details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges as per the relevant IRC guidelines.

xi. Assess whether there is a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect the existing road traffic in the surrounding areas both during construction and operation phases. (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents). Using primary traffic data, traffic forecasting methods as indicated in IRC guidelines.

xii. Examine and submit the details of use of fly ash as per the revised fly ash rules (2009) in the road construction, if the project road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant as per the relevant IRC guidelines.

xiii. Examine and submit the details of sand quarry borrow area and rehabilitation and mark them on the layout plan.

xiv. Examine in detail the climate and meteorology of the area (max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.

xv. Examine and submit road safety audit as per the guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport of Highway.

xvi. Hydrology study should be carried out and examine the impact on the canal system.

xvii. The air quality monitoring should be carried out both before and during the construction phase and also expected increase/decrease after the construction as per the EIA guidance manual.

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

xix. Examine the impact of the project during the construction phase 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 including ARA/ CBCP emission factors and on site meteorological parameters) and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.

xx. Also examine and submit the details about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. both during construction and operation stages.

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

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

xxiii. Examine and submit 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 as per the relevant IRC guideline.

xxiv. Submit the details of source of water, availability and utilizable quantity, usage and impact on other competitive users.

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

xxvi. Examine and submit details of highest ground water table and soil characteristics. Provide details of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH), which should be designed as per CGWB provisions. RWH pit should be at least > 5 m. above the highest ground water table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.

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

xxviii. Submit the details of road safety measures proposed both during construction and operation phases with the details of signage, service roads, vehicular under passes, accident prone zone. IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up gradation of road.

xxix. Examine road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns.

xxx. Submit traffic management plan during construction phase including the diversions etc.

xxxi. Provide details of “Accident Prone “Areas (if any). Further 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.

xxxii. 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.

xxxiii.Submit details of social impact assessment of the project due to the proposed construction of road.

xxxiv. Estimated cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc for at least 5 years after the construction and provide details of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R Plan (if applicable). Separate SIA has to be carried out (if required). No. of PAFs exceeds the no. as specified under NRRP (2007).

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

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

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

xxxviii. Project proponent should also clearly submit that no construction activity /tree cutting will be taken –up before the project the “Project EC” has been accorded as per the provision of EIA notification 2006 (as amended in 2009).

xxxix. Submit environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz. construction and operation for at least 5 years.

xl. Any further clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts due to the project and mitigative measures, Project proponent is advised to refer to the EIA guidance manual available on Ministry’s website” http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”

Public hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 (as amended in 2009) in all the districts separately 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.

4.9 Finalization for TOR for rehabilitation, upgradation and strengthening of SH-84 (Ghogha– Barahat) in the State of Bihar by M/s BSR Devl Corp. Ltd. [F. No. 10-25/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves rehabilitation, up gradation and strengthening of SH-84 (Ghogha – Barahat). The project road of SH- 84 starts at km 150 of NH-80 about 22 km away from center of Bhagalpur town from Gol Sadak Chowk Ghogha in Bhagalpur District and ends at Barahat in Banka District. The design length of road is 53.073 km. The road portion falls within Bhagalpur District is 21.5 km and remaining in the Banka District. The major settlements on the project road are Ghogha, Sanhaula, Kurma hat, Dhoriya, Panjwara, Lakhpura and Barahat in the districts of Bhagalpur and Banka. Apart from these, the road also passes through number of smaller settlements. Existing RoW is 6m to 24.39 m and in Built-up sections it varies from 6 to 10m. The proposed ROW is 30 m except in settlements/built up areas where it has been restricted to 12 m to save structures. The topography of the region is plain with slight undulation in small stretches. The land use pattern is predominantly agricultural followed by settlement and built up section. The proposed development work involves up gradation to two lane standards with 7.0 m pavement and 2.5 m earthen shoulder on either side, provision of longitudinal drains, rehabilitation/ reconstruction of existing culverts and bridges etc. Alternative sites were examined at two realignments locations (Km 23.400 – 24.000 and Km 45.430 – 45.700) and three Bypasses have been proposed at congested settlements/location of Gogha (km 0.825 to 2.260), Kurmahat (Km 25.600 to 27.160) and Bikrampur (Km 44.470 to 45.430).

The existing road has 106 culverts and 12 minor bridges. It is proposed to have additional 22 culverts, 1 bridge and 2 ROBs. The main river crossing the project road is Gehra at km 16.4. The project road falls in seismic zone IV i.e. High Damage Risk Zone. There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park along the project road; about 610 trees present within proposed ROW, are likely to be affected due to the widening activity; 206 Buildings will require to be cleared and 35.58 Ha. of Land will need to be acquired. The road side plantation has been declared as protected forest as per Forest & Environment Department of Bihar State Government notification dated 28.08.1997. Therefore forest clearance is required.

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.

a. Clearly indicating whether it passes through –

(i) Forest Areas (as specified under Forest Conservation Act (1980)

(ii) Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972)

(iii) Any other Ecological Sensitive Areas specified under EPA.

b. Also indicate whether the proposed project is -

(i) New Project

(ii) Modification/up-gradation

(iii) Modification with bypasses

(iv) Whether requiring additional RoW (a) <20m (b) >20m

c. Indicate category of the project ‘A’ or ‘B-1’

d. Whether the project is funded by Central Govt./ADB/WB.

e. Whether construction activities have already been started or not.

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

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

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

v) Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of 1:25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands, water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as railway tracks, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on 1:4000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way (RoW) namely trees, structures including archeological & religious, monuments etc. if any.

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

vii) In case the road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.

viii) If the projects is located within 10km. of the National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, migratory corridors of Wild animals, then a map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be furnished. Study the details of Alternate routes near Sanctuary and submit justification for the identified route. Examine details of air quality / noise and it’s impact on the Wildlife Sanctuary, if any.

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

x) If the proposed route requires cutting of trees, the information should be provided for exact number of trees to be cut (including their girth sizes), their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Also examine and submit details of compensatory afforestation. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway/expressway with proper central verge as per the guideline and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance for at least 5 years during operational phase of the project.

xi) If the proposed route is passing through a city or town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas including public conveyance, telephone booths and ambulance/first aid centers etc. Submit the details of noise control measures viz. noise reflector/ barriers at the Sanctuary area/ thickly populated area.

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

xiii) Assess whether there is a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect the existing road traffic in the surrounding areas both during construction and operation phases. (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents). Using primary traffic data, traffic forecasting methods as indicated in IRC guidelines.

xiv) Examine and submit the details of use of fly ash as per the revised fly ash rules (2009) in the road construction, if the project road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant as per the relevant IRC guidelines.

xv) Examine and submit the details of sand quarry borrow area and rehabilitation and mark them on the layout plan.

xvi) Examine in detail the climate and meteorology of the area (max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.

xvii) Examine and submit road safety audit as per the guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport of Highway.

xviii) Hydrology study should be carried out and examine the impact on the canal system.

xix) The air quality monitoring should be carried out both before and during the construction phase and also expected increase/decrease after the construction as per the EIA guidance manual.

xx) 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 at critical locations if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by using mathematical modeling at different representative locations, suitable for Indian conditions clearly indicating the various inputs used in the world.

xxi) Examine the impact of the project during the construction phase 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 including ARA/ CBCP emission factors and on site meteorological parameters) and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.

xxii) Also examine and submit the details about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. both during construction and operation stages.

xxiii) 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.

xxiv) 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.

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

xxvi) Submit the details of source of water, availability and utilizable quantity, usage and impact on other competitive users.

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

xxviii) Examine and submit details of highest ground water table and soil characteristics. Provide details of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH), which should be designed as per CGWB provisions. RWH pit should be at least > 5 m. above the highest ground water table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.

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

xxx) Submit the details of road safety measures proposed both during construction and operation phases with the details of signage, service roads, vehicular under passes, accident prone zone. IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up gradation of road.

xxxi) Examine road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns.

xxxii) Submit traffic management plan during construction phase including the diversions etc.

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

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

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

xxxvi) Estimated cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc for at least 5 years after the construction and provide details of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R Plan (if applicable). Separate SIA has to be carried out (if required). No. of PAFs exceeds the no. as specified under NRRP (2007).

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

xxxviii) 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.

xxxix) Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Necessary provisions should be made in the budget and clearly delineated.

xl) Project proponent should also clearly submit that no construction activity /tree cutting will be taken –up before the project the “Project EC” has been accorded as per the provision of EIA notification 2006 (as amended in 2009).

xli) Submit environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz. construction and operation for at least 5 years.

xlii) Any further clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts due to the project and mitigative measures, Project proponent is advised to refer to the EIA guidance manual available on Ministry’s website” http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”

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

4.10 Finalization for TOR for rehabilitation, up gradation and strengthening of SH-85 (Akbarnagar - Amarpur) in the State of Bihar by M/s BSR Devl Corp. Ltd. [F. No. 10-26/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves Rehabilitation, Up-gradation and Strengthening of SH-85 from Akbarnagar to Amarpur Section in the State of Bihar. The entire project road is confined to Bihar State only. The project road of SH- 85 starts at km 113 of NH-80 from Akbarnagar in Bhagalpur District and ends at km 34.000 at Amarpur in Banka District. The design length of road is 29.304 km. The major settlements on the project road are Akbarnagar, Panchrukhi, Sakund, Amba, Pawai and Amarpur in the districts of Bhagalpur and Banka. Apart from these, the road also passes through a number of smaller settlements.Existing RoW is 6m to 24.39 m and in Built-up sections it varies from 6 to 10m. The PROW is 30 m except in Settlements/Built up areas where it has been restricted to 12 m to save structures.The topography of the region is plain with slight undulation in small stretches. The land use pattern is predominantly agricultural followed by settlement and built up section.

The proposed development work involves upgradation to two lane standards with 7.0 m pavement and 2.5 m earthen shoulder on either side, provision of longitudinal drains, rehabilitation/ reconstruction of existing culverts and bridges etc. Alternative sites were examined and realignment at one location (Km 21.510 – 21.760) and a one bypass have been proposed at congested settlements of Chapre (km 24.580 to km 25.780). The existing road has 76 culverts; 1 major bridge and 4 minor bridges. It is proposed to have additional 9 culverts and one 2-lane bridge proposed to be replaced. The main river crossing the project road is Chanan river at km 3.8.The project road is prone to floods particularly from Akbarnagar to Milky and falls in seismic zone IV i.e. High Damage Risk Zone.

There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park along the project road; about 325 trees present within proposed ROW, are likely to be affected due to the widening activity; 223 Buildings will require to be cleared and 15.57 Ha. of Land will needed to be acquired. The road side plantation has been declared as protected forest as per Forest & Environment Department of Bihar State Government notification dated 28.08.1997. Therefore forest clearance is required.

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.

a. Clearly indicating whether it passes through –

(i) Forest Areas (as specified under Forest Conservation Act (1980)

(ii) Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972)

(iii) Any other Ecological Sensitive Areas specified under EPA.

b. Also indicate whether the proposed project is -

(i) New Project

(ii) Modification/up-gradation

(iii) Modification with bypasses

(iv) Whether requiring additional RoW (a) <20m (b) >20m

c. Indicate category of the project ‘A’ or ‘B-1’

d. Whether the project is funded by Central Govt./ADB/WB.

e. Whether construction activities have already been started or not.

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

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

x) If the the proposed route requires cutting of trees, the information should be provided for exact number of trees to be cut (including their girth sizes), their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Also examine and submit details of compensatory afforestation. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway/expressway with proper central verge as per the guideline and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance for at least 5 years during operational phase of the project.