MINUTES
The
Minutes of the 93rd 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 09th – 10th November, 2010 at Conference Hall,
Van Vigyan Bhawan, ICFRE, Sector-5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.
1. Opening
Remarks of the Chairman.
The
Chairman welcomed the members to the 93rd meeting of the EAC. He
further informed about the action taken on the decisions of the 92nd
meeting held on 20th – 22nd October, 2010 in Mumbai.
2.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the 92nd
Meeting of the EAC held on 20th
– 22nd October, 2010 at
Mumbai.
Minutes
of the 92nd meeting held on 20th – 22nd
October, 2010 in Mumbai were confirmed with the following corrections:
Item No. 4.20, Pharma SEZ,
conditions No. 1 & 4 are contradictory. Condition No.1 is to be deleted.
3.
Consideration of Old Proposals:
3.1 Revised Environmental Clearance
for the development of Junglighat harbour,
Port Blair Andaman & Nicobar Islands by M/s Ministry of Shipping [F.No.
J16011/32/2002-IA-III]
As presented by the proponent,
the CRZ/Environment clearance was accorded to the development of Junglighat
harbor, Port Blair vide letter No. J-16011/32/ 2002-IA-III dt 20/05/03. The
project was planned to be executed in two phases. Phase –I: Dredging of the
proposed berthing area and reclamation (9600 m2) of the adjacent
shallow portion for construction of fore-shore facilities and Phase –II: construction of
berths and foreshore facilities. The cost of the project (Phase I) is Rs. 17.44
Crores and (Phase II) is Rs. 78.93 Crores.
As per initial plan, the dredged material was to be
utilized for reclaiming the area. During the dredging, it was noticed that the
dredged material was not compacting due to poor particle size, and thus about
one lakh m3 only could be utilized for reclamation.
The dredged material sample was analyzed at IIT,
Chennai and found that the material is dark gray marine clay with high plasticity,
not suitable for land reclamation, as it is highly compressible and will
undergo large consolidation period which may continue for few years after
completion of reclamation. IIT has further advised to reclaim the project area
by alternative soil. Accordingly, reclamation was carried out with borrowed
earth. Dredging was stopped for identifying the disposal site.
The CWPRS Pune, carried out modeling studies and
recommended that the dredged material can be disposed off at about 300m east of
Ross Island at Latitude 11042’ 27” N and Longitude 920
46’49”E. Approximately, One Lakh m3 of dredged material is proposed
to be disposed off at this site.
In addition, the A&N Administration has proposed the following changes in phase –II of the project.
Sl. No. |
Item/description of work |
As per the Clearance granted |
Changes proposed |
1. |
Common
piled approach to finger jetties |
100
m |
300 m |
2. |
Length
of finger jetties |
80
m |
120 m |
3. |
Spacing
between finger jetties |
75
m |
110 m |
4. |
Total
area occupied by the finger jetties |
195x95=
18525 m2 |
265x135= 35775 m2 |
5. |
Dredging
Quantity |
2.87
Lakh m3 to be utilized for reclamation |
1 lakh m3 to be disposed off in open
sea |
There is no change proposed in the utility and
scope of the project except those mentioned above. The Andaman & Nicobar
Coastal Zone Management Authority has recommended the project.
The details submitted were discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Dredge materials shall be disposed at
the location identified by CWPRS.
ii)
Dredge materials shall be analyzed
for the heavy metals/hazardous contents before disposal and a report shall be
submitted to the Ministry within 3 months.
iii)
Care shall be taken while
transporting the dredged material.
The Committee recommends the proposal for the issue
of revised Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for
strict compliance by the project proponent.
3.2 Review of CRZ and Environmental
clearance issued for the Captive Port: Deliberations on the reports of the review
committee constituted for integrated Steel Plant of M/s Posco
India Pvt. Ltd.
at Jagatsighpur District, Orissa. [F.No. 10-9/2006-IA-III]
Member Secretary informed that Forest and
Environment Department of Government of Orissa forwarded a proposal for the
construction of a captive minor port at Jatadhar Muhan Creek, Near Paradeep,
District Jagatsinghpur, Orissa of M/s Posco India Pvt. Ltd. on 18.09.2006. The
Environmental and CRZ Clearance for the construction of proposed minor port was
issued on 15.05.2007. The above minor port had proposed an approach channel of
12.98 km, a raw material berth and a product berth. The proposal also included
dredging and reclamation. The location of the proposed captive minor port is
approximately 12 km south of Paradeep Port. The proposed port is adjacent to
the steel plant.
After
getting complaints and various representations against the project, the
Ministry constituted a four
member committee under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Meena Gupta. The other members
of the Committee were Dr. Urmila, Dr. Devendra Pandey and Dr. Suresh on 28 July
2010. The committee was asked to review
the Environment, CRZ and other clearances given by MoEF and State and local
authorities in connection with POSCO project. The report was submitted to the
Ministry in two parts- one by Mrs. Meena Gupta and the second one by others
each giving different findings and recommendations. The 3
members of the Committee have recommended revocation of the Environmental and
CRZ Clearance issued to the project whereas the Chairperson of the Committee
has recommended continuation of the clearance with an advice to the Ministry to
request Expert Appraisal Committee’s to look into certain aspects of the
project. The Committee has submitted its report on 18.10.2010 and the report is
also posted on the website of the Ministry.
In
view of the above, the port project for which the clearance was issued in May
2007 is to be reviewed in the light of the four member committee report. These were discussed in brief.
The
Committee noted that:
(i)
No representative from the State Government of
Orissa, Orissa Coastal Zone Management Authority and Orissa State Pollution
Control Board attended the meeting despite information was sent to them for
attending the meeting.
(ii)
The clearance was issued on the basis of Rapid EIA based
on one season data and the project proponent has prepared a
comprehensive EIA in 2007 for which no ToR was issued by the Ministry.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
The port was planned in year 2005 and in the last
five years lot of developments has been taken place. Dharma port, Gopalpur port
and Paradeep port have already been developed in the vicinity of the proposed
project.
ii)
Paradeep port is 12 kms from the proposed location
a long term impact analysis should be examined.
iii)
The comprehensive EIA has been prepared in
isolation for each activity separately. It should have been prepared including plant site, power
plant, township, captive port etc. A cumulative impact of all the activities should
also be considered.
An EIA study in isolation for each component does not reflect the overall
scenario.
iv)
Layout plan should be superimposed on the CRZ map
of 1:4000 scale prepared by an authorized agency and submitted through Orissa
Coastal Zone Management Authority.
v)
Marine disposal is an important issue which needs
to be addressed in the Comprehensive EIA.
vi)
Submit the copy of the latest six monthly
monitoring reports.
vii)
The comprehensive EIA report has not been
circulated to the Committee without which the details can not be examined.
In
view of the foregoing observations, the proposal is deferred and shall be
considered in the next Expert Appraisal Committee meeting. The project
proponents were asked to circulate the Comprehensive EIA report to the
Committee members.
3.3 Amendment
to the CRZ Clearance issued for intake, outfall facilities for M/s Coastal
Energen Pvt. Ltd. at Melamaruthur Village, Ottaipidaram Taluk, Tuticorin
District, Tamil Nadu. [F. No. 11-32/2009-IA-III]
As
presented by the proponent, the CRZ clearance was accorded by the Ministry vide
letter no. 11-32/2009-I.A.-III dated 10th August, 2009. for the
intake channel at 8055’22” N, 78011’22” E, outfall
channel at 8055’47” N, 78011’36” E and the pump house at
RS 40, at Pattinamaruthur Village, Ottapidarum Taluk, Thoothukudi District,
Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, the project proponent is able to buy lands close to
power house, towards port area with advantages viz. i) New location is more
suitable, ii) The land is barren without any habitation and no rehabilitation
is involved, iii) The location is in close proximity to the power plant, iv)
The intake and outfall pipe length reduces by about 1.2 km disturbance to
nature reduces, and v) The pipeline adjoining the residential location has now
been shifted by about 1.0 km. Hence, it is proposed to locate the intake
channel at 8054’42.2” N, 78010’53.1” E and outfall
channel at 8055’10.8” N, 78011’3.7” E and the pump house
at RS 202, 203 & 199 at Pattinamaruthur Village, Ottapidarum Taluk, Thoothukudi
District, Tamil Nadu.
Modeling
studies has been carried out for all seasons, to evaluate the dispersion
pattern of revised intake and outfall locations for the proposed thermal
outfall discharge including the desalination plant. The software has been run
with and without bunds and observed that hydraulically suitable in case of
intake bunds to prevent sedimentation in the channel. The model study confirms
that with 50% dilution process, the ambient condition attains within 50 m from
the outfall at all hydrological and metrological conditions and free from
recalculation.
The
proposal was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 18th – 20th
August, 2010 and suggested to revise the proposal and consider the pipeline
instead of open channel as per the clearance granted earlier and get
recommendations of SCZMA for changed route. The details submitted were
discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
All the conditions stipulated in the clearance
letter issued vide dated 10.08.2009 shall be complied strictly including
regular monitoring at disposal point.
(ii)
The discharge point may
be re-examined in view of the available depth and explore the possibility of
extending the length of the disposal point along the tidal movement.
(iii)
The condensed water shall be cooled before marine
disposal.
The
committee recommended for the issue of amendment to the Clearance issued on
dated 10.08.2009.
3.4 CRZ clearance for redevelopment
of Mariamma Nagar, Lower Parel Division, G South Ward, Mumbai, Maharashtra by
M/s. Akshay Sathapatya Pvt. Ltd. [F.No.11-128/2009-IA.III].
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves redevelopment of slum
rehabilitation on a plot area of 20,500 Sq.m. The total built-up area is 64,778
Sq.m. The Scheme includes 5 rehabilitation buildings, 2 sale towers, 1 bridge
across the drain and a museum. It was also informed that one six storey
building and a transit camp was earlier constructed but due to some resistance
at the site, the construction was stopped. The project will have 80 apartments
for sale and 1041 units for rehabilitations. The total water requirement is 893
KLD (fresh water requirement is 583 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 800
KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 293 KLD. 397 KLD
will be given to Nehru Science Centre or Race Course. Total solid waste
generation will be 2.34 ton/day (Bio-degradable - 1.06 T/day and
non-bio-degradable - 1.28 T/day).
The Committee noted that:
(i) The project has been considered
by SEAC of Maharashtra in its 16th meeting held on 9th
September 2009 and SEAC has recommended to SEIAA.
(ii) The proposed site is in under
CRZ-II area and landward side of existing authorized road as per the approved
CZMP of Mumbai. MCZMA has recommended the proposal for the issue of Clearance.
(iii) A complaint received by this
Ministry on 22.02.2010 from Shri Raman B Jaibhawe, stating that ‘Prior
Environmental Clearance’ is required for present project under EIA
Notification, 1994 whereas the application was submitted under EIA
Notification, 2006 and SEAC has wrongly appraised and recommended the
proposal. Complainant also appeared
before the Committee and informed that the work was started before the issue of
Clearance. Project proponents got the Clearance only for 1041 units, whereas
presently there are 1600 inhabitants and NOC from Nehru Science Centre was not
obtained.
The
proposal was earlier considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 25th - 26th
February, 2010 and recommended for the issue of clearance.
However, in view of the violation, Ministry referred the project to the EAC for
re-examination. The details submitted were discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the project proponent informed that:
i)
He was not aware that Environmental Clearance is
required under EIA Notification, 1994 as amended on 07.07.2004. The LOI was
signed on 06.12.2004 and as per the practice prevailed in Mumbai; the approval
was obtained from Planning Authority. In this case MCGM itself has given all
the clearances. Assuming that all the clearances have been received,
rehabilitation work was started for the slum dwellers.
ii) For
violation of EIA Notification, 1994 as amended in 2004, stop work order was
issued by MPCB for having begun construction on one building and a Bank
Guarantee also taken from the project proponent. There had been no construction
on the site since then, for any of the proposed building and only about 4.5 %
of the total construction work has been completed till now..
The Committee recommends that the action may be
initiated against the violation as per Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. CRZ
Clearance may be issued for the construction as the project has already been
appraised and recommended by the earlier Expert Appraisal Committee.
3.5 Environmental
Clearance for Residential project “Janta Township” at Sector.90-91, Mohali,
Punjab by M/s. Janta Land Promoters Ltd [F.No.SEAC-91/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves the development of
township on an area of 120 acres which included plots, group housing, schools,
dispensary, community center and commercial area for a population of 16,000.
The
project was covered under EIA Notification 1994 as amended on 7.07.2004. The
project proponent prepared an EIA for the project in March, 2005 and the public
hearing was conducted on 09.08.2005. The project was submitted to the Ministry
for Environmental Clearance. During that period, EIA Notification was amended
on 14.09.2006 and as the project area was less than 50 ha. it was exempted for
Environmental Clearance in February 2007 and the project proponent started the
development work.
Project
proponent acquired adjoining 18.35 acres (total area became 138.35 acres-56.05
ha) and applied for environmental clearance to SEIAA as the project area
exceeded more than 50 ha on June, 2008. The project was appraised by SEAC,
Punjab in various meetings and recommended for environmental clearance with
“Silver” grading.
The
SEIAA of Punjab asked to re-examine whether the project can be allowed to
discharge its waste water into Patiala – Ki – Rao to which permission are
granted by PPCD vide dated 04.02.2008. Further the project proponent was asked
to submit a revised water balance chart used of treated waste water, type of
industries located within 5000 meters from the boundary of the project and
provide dual plumbing system in the project. They were also asked to submit
details of air quality monitoring.
The
details submitted were discussed by the Committee. During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Rain water should be stored and shall be used for
domestic purposes after necessary treatment.
ii) Explore
the possibility to maximize the use of treated waste water including using for
flushing of toilets etc.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment Clearance
with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the
project proponent.
3.6 Environmental
Clearance for Married Accommodation Project at New Amritsar Military Station,
Amritsar Attari Road, Punjab by M/s. Executive Engineer, CPWD, Amritsar
[F.No.SEAC-142/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal
involves
construction of Married Accommodation on a plot area of 3,25,407.7249
sq.m. The total built-up area of the project is 100348 Sq.m. It is proposed to
construct 1168 dwelling units. The total water requirement is 1163.10 KLD
(freshwater requirement will be 737 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 550
KLD. Total municipal waste generated is 2465 Kg/day. The power requirement is
about 6811 KVA. Total cost of
the project is Rs. 118.86 crores.
The proposal was considered by
the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) at its meetings held on 9.5.2009,
1.5.2010, 29.5.2010 & 3.7.2010 at Punjab State Pollution Control Board,
Patiala. The details submitted were discussed
by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Consent to establish to obtain from Punjab
Pollution Control Board under Air and Water Acts.
ii) Submit
a copy of the permission from Centre Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for drawing
ground water.
iii) Treated
waste water should be used for flushing of toilets and horticulture etc.
iv) Permission
for disposal of excess treated sewage into municipal drain shall be obtained.
v)
Revise and submit the details on Solid Waste
Management and Water balance chart.
In view of the foregoing observations, the proposal could not be recommended for Environmental Clearance. The proposal shall be considered after the above observations are addressed and submitted for reconsideration.
3.7 Environmental
Clearance for Technologies Complex at fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab by M/s. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
[F.No.SEAC-184/2010-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
3.8 Environmental
Clearance for establishment of an Institute at Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab by
M/s. Indian School of Business [F.No.SEAC-347/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal
involves establishment
of an Institute on a plot area of 2,83,279 sq.m. The total built-up area
of the project is 1,68,643 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 917 KLD
(domestic water -455 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 402 KLD. Treated
waste water to be used for flushing 182 KLD, horticulture-331 KLD, HVAC cooling
- 131 KLD. Total municipal waste generated is 1800 Kg/day. The power
requirement is about 4463 KVA out of which 1776 KVA is for Phase-1. The total parking proposed are 1689 ECS. Total
cost of the project is Rs. 351.00 crores.
The proposal was considered by
the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) at its meetings held on 16.11.2009
& 19.1.2010 at Punjab State Pollution Control Board, Patiala. The committee
awarded “Silver Grading” to this project. The details submitted were discussed
by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Treated waste water should be used for flushing of
toilets, horticulture and air conditioning etc.
ii)
Permission shall be obtained from Centre Ground Water
Authority (CGWA) for drawing of ground water and construction of ground
structure for storage purposes and also approval for the distance between two
bore-wells. Recharge design shall be got recommended by GWB.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment Clearance
with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the
project proponent.
3.9 Environmental
Clearance for Residential colony “Estate One” at Village Rajpura/Hussainpura & Bhatian,
Ludhiana, Punjab by M/s. Eldeco Infrastructure & Properties Ltd
[F.No.SEAC-349/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the proponent the proposal involves
construction of a Residential Colony at Ludhiana District, in Punjab. The total
plot area of proposed project is 1,98,388.06 m² with a built-up area of
68302.87 m². The total water
requirement for the project is envisaged to be around 1321 KLD (902 KLD
domestic water requirements). An automated STP of capacity 950 KLD is proposed
for treating the Sewage generated within the site. The power requirement for
the proposed project is envisaged to be 2539 kVA. A DG Set of capacity 300 kVA is proposed for
Power back-up for the project. The solid waste generated from the project after
full occupancy will be approx. 3442.85 kg/day. The total capital cost of the
project is approx Rs.62.376 Crores.
The
details submitted were discussed by the Committee. During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Permission from CGWB shall be obtained for drawing
of ground water.
ii)
Revise and submit the details on Solid Waste
Management, Water balance chart etc.
iii)
A thick green belt shall be provided to mitigate
noise and vibrations from the adjoining railway line. Submit details.
Provided the response of the
project proponent to the aforesaid observations is to the satisfaction of the
committee, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for
Clearance.
3.10 Environmental Clearance for
Residential-cum-Commercial Complex at Village Begurbori Satgaon, Guwahati,
Assam by M/s. Shine Realtors Pvt. Ltd (F.No.21-40/2009-IA.III)
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal
involves construction of a residential complex over an area
of 13494 sq. m. The built up area will be 41,454 sq. m. It is proposed to
construct 304 apartments (G+9). The total water requirement will be 174.7 KLD
(Fresh water- 108.70 KLD, treated water- 66.0 KLD). The total capacity of the
STPs proposed is 120 KLD. Treated waste water will be used for flushing of
toilets/ horticulture/ irrigation (56 KLD). Total solid waste generation will
be 4.075 tons/ day. The power requirement will be 3 MW. The total parking
spaces proposed are for 408 cars (140 in basement, 150 in covered ground floor
and 118 in open). Total cost of the project is Rs. 60.0 crores.
The
details submitted and presented by the project proponent were examined by the
Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
4. Consideration of New Projects
4.1 Environmental Clearance for the
development of Solid Waste Management System in Panchkula Urban Complex,
Haryana by M/s. Executive Engineer, HUDA Division No-III. [F. No.
10-7/2009-IA-III].
As presented by the project proponent that the proposal is for establishment of Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility (CMSWMF) at Panchkula Urban Complex. The project site is in proximity to the protected area notified under wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 attracts the General Condition (GC), hence is treated as Category ‘A’ project of EIA Notification 2006.
The
proposed site is located in 5.35 ha (13.24 acres) area of open scrub vegetation
in Jhuriwala which will be used to develop Sanitary Landfill Facilities (SLF)
for management of 150 metric tones of municipal solid waste Panchkula Urban
Complex. The water requirement is 420 LPD for domestic purpose and 12,136 l/day
for flushing and Horticulture purposes. The proposed landfill will
receive MSW by road from various wards/ localities located within Panchkula
urban complex. National Highway-73 connects the site. However, a road down the
NH-73 has been proposed for the proper accessibility to the landfill site and
landfill facility for proper circulation and movement of vehicles.
The TOR was finalized during the
meeting held on 23rd
-24th April, 2009. The EIA presented during the
meeting held on 27th – 29th January, 2010 and the Committee noted
that the TOR for
the development of solid waste management facility at Jhuriwala, Panchkula,
Haryana was issued on 20.05.2009 whereas the public hearing was conducted about
a year before the TOR on 30th June, 2008. The Committee suggested
that a fresh public hearing, based on the EIA prepared on the basis of TOR
should be conducted as per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and the
issues raised by the
public should be addressed in the Environmental Management Plan. Accordingly
fresh Public hearing was conducted on 25.03.2010 at Panchkula.
The details submitted were discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The
proponent shall ensure that the project fulfills all the provisions of Solid
Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 including collection and
transportation design etc.
(ii) The gas
generated from the Landfill facility shall be collected and disposed as per
rules.
(iii) The proponent shall obtain necessary clearance from the Ground Water Authority for the use of ground water.
(iv) The
depth of the land fill site shall be decided based on the ground water table at
the site.
(v) An
On Site Emergency Management Plan shall be prepared and implemented.
(vi) Periodical
ground water/soil monitoring to check the contamination in and around the site
shall be carried out.
(vii) Project proponent should
develop green belt all along the periphery of the site with plant species that
are significant and used for the pollution abatement.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment Clearance
with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the
project proponent.
4.2 CRZ clearance for expansion of
existing Beach Resort at Manapet revenue Village, Bahour Commune, Puducherry by
M/s Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-18/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves expansion of existing Beach Resort
at Manapet Revenue Village, Bahour Commune, Pudhucherry by M/s. Mahindra
Holiday & Resorts India Ltd. The Project site is located at the latitude of
11° 48’ 31’’ N and Longitute is 79°40’
00’’ E. The total area of the project is 9.26 ha. There are 125 rooms
existing in the Resort. The project proponent proposes to construct additional
18 rooms in three Blocks. Block - 1 has
274.119 (sq. m.) and distance from the HTL is 280 (m). Block - 2: has 205.50
(sq. m.) and distance from the HTL is 305 (m). Block - 3: has 137.06 (sq.m.)
and distance from the HTL is 315 (m).
The Height of the building proposed is 7.6 (m). The existing builtup
area is 10,305 Sq.m and proposed builtup area is 616.75 Sq.m. The existing
water requirement (90 KLD permitted limit) is sufficient for the new rooms. 40
KLD waste water is being generated from
the existing rooms and 5 KLD of waste
water generation from the additional rooms will be treated in existing 100 KLD
capacity STP for treatment is sufficient. Solid waste generation will be 120
kg/day. Existing power load of 750 KVA is sufficient. The total cost of the
project is Rs. 20.0 Crores.
The proposed area falls under CRZ
III. Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority discussed the proposal in
their meeting held on 19.01.2010 and recommended the proposal for the clearance
of MoEF vide letter no. 6735/DSTE/PCZMA/CLR/JE/2010/81 dated 15.02.2010.
The
proposal was earlier examined by the EAC in its meeting held on 19th
-20th April, 2010 and sought certain additional points.
The details submitted were discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
There shall be no disposal of wastes in CRZ area.
ii) The
construction shall be as CRZ Notification, 1991.
iii) There
shall be no Construction in No Development Zone area.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance with the above
condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.3 CRZ
clearance for the Maravanthe beach resort at Hosadu village, Trassi Gram Panchayat,
Kundapura Taluk, Udipi District, Karnataka by M/s Athens Leisure Resorts Pvt.
Ltd. [F. No. 11-65/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the
project proponent the proposal involves construction of a Beach Resort project
at Sy No.6-4C1,C3,6-2A,6-2C,6-8,6-9,6-7,6-10,7-7,6-4B,6-4D,7-1,
7-2, 121, 4-2C1, 4-11, 4-13C1, Hosadu Village, Trassi Panchayat,
Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District. This project will be developed on a plot of
land measuring 4.62 ha. Area within the 200 m is 23,200 sqm and area between
200 to 500 m is 23,000 sqm. No. of Rooms proposed are 19. Total Built-up area
proposed is 2510.45 sqm. Maximum height of building is 8.75 m. Water
requirement per day is 25 KLD and will be met from open well located beyond 500
m. The Sewage generation will be 22 KLD and will be treated in 25 KLD capacity.
The treated wastewater will be used for flushing and horticulture. Parking
provided for 25 cars. Solid waste generated will be 15 kg / day and will be
collected and handed over to the Panchayat.
DG set of 100 KVA will be used as standby. The Cost of the project is
Rs. 5.0 Crores.
The
project belongs to CRZ – III and falls within 500m from High Tide Line. There
will not be any construction within 200m from High Tide Line. Also there are
existing buildings within 200m from High Tide Line.
SCZMA has recommended the
project vide No. FEE-49/CRZ/2007 dated 22.06.2010.
The
details submitted were discussed by the Committee. During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
There shall be no disposal of wastes in CRZ area.
ii) The
construction shall be as CRZ Notification, 1991.
iii) There
shall be no Construction in NDZ area.
iv) Permission
for water supply shall be obtained prior to the commencement of the
construction.
v)
Submit the co-ordinates of the site on CRZ map.
vi) Explore
the possibilities of providing advanced treatment system viz. Root Zone
Treatment/MBR/compact sewage treatment etc. and submit the details to the
Ministry.
Provided the response of the
project proponent to the aforesaid observations at (v) & (vi) is to the
satisfaction of the committee, the proposal may be considered for
recommendation for Clearance.
4.4 CRZ clearance for construction of beach
resort at Aippenikuppam, Marakkanam Villupuram district Tamil Nadu by M/s SPA
Legends and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. [F.No.11-72/2010-IA-III].
As presented by the proponent the proposal
involves construction of beach resort
at R.S. No. 158/1,4,5, 159/17A, 161/8, 166/17B, 18B, 197/1,2, 198/1,2,4,6,8,10,
199/2A, 4, 200/1,2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 202/2, 201/1, 204/10, 206/2, 2A, 2B, 3,
10, 207/1, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 3B, 5, 208/1,3,4,5,6,7, 209/3. Aippenikuppam,
Marakkanam Villupuram district Tamil Nadu.
Total plot area 9,11,657. 26 sqm.
Out of which 1,25,172.96 sqm falls within 200 m from HTL and 7.86,484.3
sqm falls between 200 to 500 m. Total built up area is 95,506 sqm. 400 Nos of
rooms, 340 nos of cottages are proposed.
Swimming pool of 1,636 sqm area is proposed. The water requirement is
222.3 KLD and the source is ground water. The sewage generation is 167 KLD and
the STP capacity of 170 KLD is proposed. Treated waste water to be used for
flushing of toilets 37.8 KLD, horticulture 77 Kld, cooling water 45 KlD and
floor washing 37.8 KLD. The effluent generated from laundary will be 37 KLD and
the same will be treated in a ETP of 50 KLD capacity. The solid wastes
generated will be 962 kg / day. Organic wastes will be convertred into manure
and the inorganic will be disposed into Municipal authorities. Proposed parking
facility is 463 nos of cars. The cost of the project is Rs. 32 crores.
The Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone
Management Authority has recommended the project vide letter No. no.
11550/EC-3/2010-1 dated 12.07.2010.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Ground water drawal is not permissible in CRZ area.
Proponent shall submit the details of source of the water.
(ii)
There shall be no disturbance to the sand dunes
during the construction as well as operation phases. Submit details of dust
erosion from Sand dunes and an action plan for the preservation of the nearby sand
dunes along with the budget details
Provided the response of the
project proponent to the aforesaid observations is to the satisfaction of the
committee, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for
Clearance.
4.5 CRZ clearance for establishment
of conveying system of cement storage facility at New Mangalore Port by M/s
Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. [F. No. 11-78/2010-IA-III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent requested
for withdrawal vide letter dated 03.11.2010.
4.6 CRZ clearance for construction
of Police Staff Quarters in Police Station Complex on land bearing CS No.
1/274, 1A/274, at Malabar Hill Division, Mumbai by M/s Maharashtra State Police
Housing & Welfare Society. [F.No.11-87/2010-IA-III].
As presented by the proponent the proposal involves
construction of Police Staff Quarters in Police Station Complex on plot bearing
CTS No. 1/274 & 1A/274 of Malabar Hill Division, Bal Gangadhar Kher Marg,
Mumbai - by Maharashtra State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation
Ltd. on a plot area of 4,421.80 m2, which is in CRZ area in
Residential Zone. The plot is on the landward side of the existing 14.89m
Walkeshwar Road. The proposed construction is a stilt + 16 storey building
(Stilt + 2 Parking Floors + 14 upper floors) comprising of 30 staff quarters
for Police Officials. Total water requirement for this population will be
around 20 m3/day. Sewage generation out of
it will be 16 m3/day. Sewage generated will be treated using
Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR). Total solid waste generated from building will be
75 kg/day and biodegradable component will be composted using Vermi Composting.
Total of 84 no. of parking provisions are made. The project cost is Rs.8.80
Crore.
The
proposed plot is reserved for Residential Zone as per the Development Plan of
MCGM. As per the approved CZMP, the site falls in CRZ – II category on landward
side of the existing road. The MCZMA has recommended the project vide letter
no.MCZMA-2010/CR-42/MCZMA dated 06.04.2010.
The
details submitted were discussed by the Committee. During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
Revise and submit the parking details as per the
norms.
ii) The
construction shall be as CRZ Notification, 1991.
iii) RWH
shall be adopted.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance with the above
condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
2nd Day : 10th November,
2010
4.7 Environmental and CRZ Clearance
for establishment of Navi Mumbai International Airport by M/s. City &
Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd.
[F.No.10-53/2009-IA.III].
The initial proposal of Navi
Mumbai Airport was submitted by CIDCO in August 2007, which included 161 ha. of
mangroves and water area. As per Coastal
Regulation Zone, 1991, setting up of the Greenfield Airport in CRZ area was not
a permissible activity at that time.
2. The Ministry issued an amendment to CRZ Notification 1991 on 15th May
2009 in respect of development of
Greenfield Airport at Navi Mumbai, subject to undertaking a detailed scientific
study for incorporating adequate environmental safeguard measures required for
neutralizing damage to coastal environment as may be appropriate to the Navi
Mumbai region.
3. CIDCO submitted the proposal for the
setting up of a green field Airport on 22nd June 2009, which was put
up for finalization of TOR in the Expert Appraisal Committee meeting held on
20-22 July, 2009 and the TOR was issued on 4th August 2009. The
development of Navi Mumbai Airport attracts both CRZ Notification, 1991 and EIA
Notification, 2006. The Committee therefore asked CIDCO to prepare a detailed
EIA/EMP both for environment and CRZ issues. The TOR particularly included
studies to be undertaken with regard to destruction of mangroves, Hydrology due
to river diversions, reclamation, quarrying and hill cutting and disaster
management and R & R which are critical to the project.
4. A site visit was undertaken by the then Expert Appraisal
Committee on 23rd December, 2009 and an additional TOR for the
proposed Greenfield Airport was issued on 8th February 2010.The main
issues on which the additional TOR was issued were to examine whether the two
runways proposed may be reoriented and /or shifted by redefining the
boundaries of the proposed project site so as to ensure i) no change in alignment and consequential
damage to the two rivers, ii) minimum or no damage to the mangroves present at
the site, iii) provision of a detailed drainage network for the area to drain away the rain water efficiently without
affecting the sub-region, iv) how the proposed transport systems to serve the
airport would be effective in reducing travel time to the main city and
help in reducing air pollution and noise levels
besides providing comfort, convenience and safety to users.
5. On 7th June 2010, Ministry
received a copy of the public hearing held on 5th May 2010 at Panvel
Taluka, Dist. Raigad along with a set of the draft EIA study (I to V) reports
sent by Regional Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB),
Maharashtra.
6. The final EIA/EMP was submitted by CIDCO
on 6th July 2010 for the issue of Environmental and CRZ Clearance.
The recommendations of MCZMA were also submitted on 6th July 2010.
7. The proposed site of Airport is situated
on National Highway No. 4B at a distance of approx. 35 kms. from the existing
airport near Panvel in the geographical centre of Navi Mumbai having longitude
of 730.4’.18” and latitude 180.59’.33”. The main access to the proposed airport from the
east is existing 4 lane National Highway 4B abutting the eastern boundary of
the airport and 4 lane concrete road called Aamra Marg touches the western
boundary of the airport. The proposed airport is also accessible by present
commuter railway line called Mankhurd-Belapur-Panvel commuter railway line from
the Khandeshwar Railway Station.
8.
The proposal was considered in the
Expert Appraisal Committee meetings held on 21st – 23rd
July 2010, 18th – 20th August 2010, 21st – 23rd
September 2010 and 20th – 22nd October 2010. The present
Committee also made a site visit on 20th October 2010.
9. In
the earlier meetings, the Committee had made a number of observations on the
environmental concerns which among others included the location of the Airport
project in the CRZ area, training and diversion of Gadhi and Ulwe Rivers,
cutting of 90m high hill and filling the entire site from 2m to a level of 7.0
m and reclamation of 161 ha of mangroves areas. The Committee also observed
that due to the cutting of 90m high hill and filling the airport site will
change the hydrology and drainage pattern of the entire Sub region including
the JNPT and Panvel areas and may cause flooding. The noise levels during the
take off and landing may have an adverse effect on the nearby Matheran hills and
Karnala Bird Sanctuary and also pointed out some incorrect data and its
analysis in the EIA report.
10. In
the above meetings, the Committee also suggested CIDCO to examine the
alternative sites out side CRZ area and not involving such environmental issues
and indicated Wada, Ansoli and Kalyan as alternative potential sites, reducing
the distance between two runways, staggering of runways and redesigning of the
terminal building to avoid training and diverting the Gadhi and Ulwe Rivers and
relocating the “Off Airport non-operational activities” to some other location
to save the large part of mangroves and lagoon area.
11. In
the later meetings, the Committee discussed the clarifications on the above
concerns in the light of the observations made during the meetings as also the
various representations received for this project. The Committee found that
CIDCO rejected the alternative sites on one or the other reasons and tried to
justify the Navi Mumbai Site as the most suitable site. The reasons of the justifications
were mainly based on:
i) Out of 2110.733 ha. of land area, 1294.741
ha (842.301 private land and 452.440 Govt. land) is in possession of CIDCO.
ii) Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of
India has accorded “In Principal” approval for the development of a Greenfield
Airport through Public Private Partnership (PPP) at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra in
July 2007.
iii) Government of Maharashtra has approved the
project of Navi Mumbai International Airport and appointed CIDCO as nodal
agency in July 2008.
iv) Ministry of Environment and Forests had
amended the CRZ Notification 1991 permitting the development of a green field
Airport at Navi Mumbai subject to detailed scientific study for incorporating
adequate environment safeguards measures required for neutralizing to coastal
environment.
12. The
Committee noted that:
i) The proposed Navi Mumbai International
Airport will be developed on “Public-Private-Partnership” model and CIDCO after
obtaining all the necessary clearances will invite competitive bids. Mumbai
International Airport Private Limited (MIAPL) will have a Right of first
Refusal (RoFR).
ii) The Ministry of Civil Aviation Government
of India vide letter dated 12th October 2010, informed that the
existing airport at Santa Cruz (40 MMPA) will get saturated by the time the new
airport will come up at Navi Mumbai, say by 2014-15.
iii) The proposed airport will be designed for a
capacity of 60 MPPA by the year 2030-31, which is based on the projected air
travel demand.
iv) The CWPRS carried out I-D & 2-D mathematical
studies to assess rise in flood levels under worst conditions and also to
predict rise in flood levels along various rivers in Panvel creek. The
reclamation for the proposed airport indicates a marginal increase in level to
the extent of 0.15m to 0.30 m
v) Necessary road (National and State
Highways) and rail connectivity shall be upgraded to handle the increased
passenger and cargo traffic.
vi) The Master plan/development plan shall be
revised on the basis of the above.
13. The
Ministry had requested the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Mumbai to
examine the ecological assessment undertaken by the IIT, Mumbai and provide
their views on the relevant ecological aspects. Accordingly the BNHS carried
out a Rapid assessment Survey of the area and submitted their findings. The
findings were communicated to CIDCO.
14. CIDCO revised the proposal based on the
discussions in the meetings and observations raised by the committee. As per
the revised proposal, the area of the airport zone is being reduced to 1160 ha.
consisting of On-airport area (Airfield) for aeronautical use. The
non-aeronautical activities related to airport have now been shifted to the
south of airport on an area of 276 ha. Further an area of 60 ha. will be
required for diversion of tidally influenced water body of Ulwe River and 279
ha for off site infrastructure for roads, and crossings/intersection
improvements.
15. The airfield of Navi Mumbai International Airport is designed to
accommodate the new large aircraft (A-380 and equivalent) compatible to ICAO
Standard of aerodrome 4-F. The ultimate capacity of airport will be 60 MPPA
which will reach in four stages commencing from 10 MPPA in 2014. The Airport
accommodates two parallel independent runways with the spacing of 1.55 kms. for
simultaneous and independent operation with the provision of full length
parallel taxi way along runways. The length of runway is of 3700 mts. X 60 mts.
with runway safety area of 150 mts. X 60 mts., approach lighting of 900 mts.,
terminal building of domestic and international including Cargo admeasuring
about 5,00,000 sq.mt. with other facilities
such as; parking stands, GSE storage area, ATC Tower, airport ground
lighting, airport lighting, cargo apron, maintenance and hanger along with other allied facilities etc. The other
project activities involved are land development by cutting of hill and
filling, development of airport in phases, re-coursing of the tidally
influenced water body outlets from Ulwe, shifting of EHVT line, development of
non-aeronautical activities, off-site physical infrastructure in terms of
roads, interchange, water supply, power, etc., re-settlement &
re-habilitation, and development of utility lines required for airport zone.
The estimated basic cost (2008-09) of the project is Rs. 8722 Cr. spread over 4
phases i.e. in the first phase Rs 4424 Cr. in 2015 for 10 MPPA and Rs.1934 Cr.
in 2020 for 25 MPPA in second phase; and Rs.1728 Cr. in 2025 for 45 MPPA in 3rd
phase and finally Rs.636 Cr. in 4th phase for 2030 for 60 MPPA.
16. CIDCO informed that out of the total area required for airport
development, about 66% land is in possession and balance 13% is Government land
which is being transferred and 21% is private land which is under process for
acquisition.
17. After discussions and based on several exercises on possible
options, the Committee felt that there was no practical alternative to the
proposed location of the airport at Navi Mumbai due to several reasons. Firstly, 79% land is already
in possession of CIDCO/Govt. and selection of another site suitable both from
technical, operational and environmental point of view may be a long drawn time
consuming process/exercise. Secondly, the ground conditions so far studied and
presented by CIDCO at the instance of the Committee have indicated that due to
the limitations put by the requirements of the take off/glide slope, keeping a
minimum distance between the two runways and a clear flight path of 15 kms on
each side of the runways, a change in the orientation of the runways would
affect the flight paths of the aircrafts operating from the existing airport at
Mumbai. The Committee was left with no other
tangible option but to consider Navi Mumbai as the most preferable and
appropriate choice in the given circumstances and time. The Committee has tried
its best to ensure that all the necessary environmental concerns are adequately
addressed as also notified in the amendment dated 2009 to the CRZ Notification
1991. The CIDCO was requested by the Committee during its various meetings to
incorporate and modify their requirements based on the observations of the
Committee.
18. The Committee also noted that as per revised proposal:
(i)
The
distance between the two runways is being reduced from 1854 meters to 1550
meters; because of this, the need for the diversion of the Gadhi River is not
required. The capacity (60 MPPA) and
efficiency of the proposed airport has been kept as it was proposed originally.
(ii)
Off
airport non operation facilities earlier proposed on the north side are being
shifted to south side and as a result 245 hectares of good quality Mangroves
Park shall be developed by CIDCO.
(iii)
Approximately
60 hectare area located on the west side of the airport site around Moha creek
and Panvel Creek shall be developed as Mangroves Park by CIDCO.
(iv)
Another
310 hectares area on the northeast of the airport site between Gadhi River,
Mankhurd Panvel Rail corridor and National Highway 4B shall be declared as
No-development zone and CIDCO shall under take the development as Mangroves
park/green area. CIDCO shall formally amend the land use in the sectioned
development plan of Navi Mumbai following the due procedure under MRTP Act to
achieve this objective.
19. CIDCO further informed that:
(i)
The
total airport area will be filled to raise the level of the airport site from 2
m to 7 m.
(ii)
Around
98 hectares of mangroves (albeit of low quality) will be lost which are falling
within the Airport Zone.
(iii)
The
tidally influenced water body outlets from Ulwe River will be re-coursed and
connected to Moha Creek.
(iv)
The
90-meter high hill will need to be plained up to enable smooth access to the
runaways. The hill, admittedly, has already been quarried indiscriminately
which significantly diminishes its ecological value.
(v)
The
Coastal Zone Management Plan (reclassification proposal) of Panvel area
prepared by Anna University has already been considered by the MCZMA and
recommended for approval to NCZMA.
20. CIDCO
submitted the revised Water Environment and Ecology reports. The details submitted were discussed
by the Committee. During
discussions, following points emerged:
(i)
CIDCO
shall rehabilitate about 3000 families of 10 settlements from 7 villages
falling within the airport zone as per the R & R policy of the Government
of India or the Government of Maharashtra, which ever is more beneficial to the
project affected persons.
(ii)
CIDCO 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.
(iii)
The plantation and protection of
mangroves by CIDCO noted at para 18 (ii), (iii) and (iv) i.e. 615 ha (245 ha +
60 ha + 310 ha) would be implemented in the shape of Biodiversity Mangrove
Parks well before the airport project is initiated and its progress reported to
the high level committee mentioned below at (xxxiii).
(iv)
The
proposed re-coursing of tidally influenced water body outlets from Ulwe river
has a large cross sectional area at the middle with the river/creek on either
end remaining unchanged with its natural course. The whole system should
function as was functioning earlier without airport project. Surface runoff
should not be let into the channel just because the area of cross section is
large. The whole airport area will be reclaimed and the level raised to 7m
whereas the existing level all around the airport will continue to be low in
its natural state. There will be flow all around due to surface runoff. This
additional quantity must be collected by appropriate drainage system and let
into Gadhi River and not into the re-coursing channel. The recourse channel may
be able to take it but not the river or creek on either side of the channel.
This aspect shall be examined by CIDCO in details to avoid the flooding of the
low-lying areas besides inducting other hydrological and environmental studies.
(v)
The
entire system shall be studied as one composite system with appropriate
boundary conditions to reflect the worst conditions – minimum 100 years to be
specified and compliance ensured such as -flooding, surface runoff not only
from the airport but also from surrounding areas as well, normal flow, tidal
flow due to tidal surge having a long return period, possible obstructions to flow,
tributaries joining the main river etc so as to take appropriate protection and
remedial measures. Due to construction of recourse Channels and also due to
tail end of the Gadhi & Ulwe Rivers into Panvel Creek, there is a need to
prepare a Comprehensive Master Plan for Surface drainage and Flood protection,
keeping in view the proposed developments. CIDCO shall submit the above Master
Plan to the Ministry.
(vi)
Systemic
and periodic monitoring mechanism need to be put in place by CIDCO to assess
the impact on sub-surface flow/ impact on aquifers as well as surface water bodies in different seasons. Necessary
additional environmental protection measures to be adopted to address the
impact of proposed development in coastal sub-subsurface flow as well as impact
on aquifers.
(vii)
CIDCO
shall prepare a management
plan to handle the runoff from the airport and to ensure that
runoff associated risks/ impacts such as siltation in receiving water body are avoided and are taken care within
airport area during monsoons.
(viii)
On
the northern part of the airport there is a secondary channel of the Gadhi
River which will be filled up for the airport runway construction. This will be
replaced by a shorter channel along the northern boundary of the airport. The
channel shall be designed appropriately through overall modeling study so that
the channel provides tidal water to the mangrove park and moderate tidal flows
under worst environmental conditions. Need for widening and deepening of Gadhi
River may also be studied simultaneously, if required.
(ix)
The
flow channels and the low lying mangrove area which will receive water from
diverted recourse/ Channels should remain undisturbed. No road, embankment or
any other construction shall be permitted. Any island formed due to deposition of
sediment in front of Panvel creek shall be periodically removed.
(x)
A
detailed map shall be submitted by CIDCO to the Ministry with quantification of
affected mangrove area with density i.e. initial proposal & modified
proposal and proposed mangrove forestation with species. The work on the
proposed compensatory mangrove park should commence well before the
construction of the airport is undertaken.
(xi)
Whatever
EIA data was submitted and presented was related to a situation for “no airport
condition”. The project proposal has under gone many changes in terms of
converting the lagoon as Mangrove Park, shifting of non-aeronautical activities
to the south etc. Updated EIA report with all the modifications and commitments
given by CIDCO shall be submitted to the MoEF, MPCB and to MCZMA. This updated
EIA report will serve as the preliminary baseline data. CIDCO shall submit the
second report (EIA Report II) after finalization of all the facilities followed
by Comprehensive EIA report prepared with approved layout of the airport,
new hydrological scenario, altered topography and land use. The Comprehensive
EIA report should also include ecological aspects answering quires raised by
BNHS and several other points raised during the meeting. After completion of
Phase I of the project, the CIDCO shall conduct the “Environmental Audit” with
a reputed organization and the audit shall also include the “Validation of the
conclusions drawn in the EIA Report” and to submit to MoEF, MPCB and to MCZMA.
(xii)
The
water quality of the River Gadhi, Ulwe, the Panvel Creek and the ground water
is to be monitored on quarterly basis for TOC, Pb, Cd and Hg at all the
locations identified in the EIA study 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.
(xiii)
The
waste water generated from the aircraft maintenance hangers may contain
hazardous materials like lead, chromium, Sulphates, Phenolic compounds, V.O.C’s
etc. The surface runoff from the airport area shall also contain oils, grease,
Sulphates etc, which cannot be sent directly to sewage treatment plant for the
treatment. A separate treatment plant for managing the waste water shall be
specified and adopted.
(xiv)
Based
on the geological profile underneath the proposed airport, suitable
consolidation factor shall be arrived to assess the additional noise/ vibration
levels that would be produced during impact of landing & take off the air
crafts simultaneously on both the runways. Further, the partially quarried
hills in the vicinity will become a rebound shell for noise. CIDCO shall
examine the details of noise/ vibration levels those are likely to be increased
both during day and night time and the mitigative measures shall be installed
to reduce the (noise/ vibration levels) impacts.
(xv)
Standard instrument arrival and
departure procedure shall be designed to minimise the noise levels within the
permissible limits for the area falling in the funnel near the airport on
either side.
(xvi)
Energy conservation to the extent of
20% shall be incorporated in the bidding documents including water conservation
(reuse/recycle, rain water harvesting and water efficient fixtures) and other
green building practices for various buildings proposed within the airport
complex. CIDCO shall consider ECBC Guidelines 2009 to achieve the energy –
efficient design.
(xvii)
CIDCO
shall prepare a detailed traffic management plan to take care of increased
vehicular traffic which should also cover/ clearly delineate widening/
increasing the existing roads and associated road infrastructure approving/
installation of road safety features/ pedestrian facility/FOB/under passes etc
(that can be done by carrying out road safety audits). Measures shall be taken
to prevent encroachment along/within the ROWs on connecting/ main arterial
roads.
(xviii) Necessary road (National and
State Highways) and rail connectivity shall also be upgraded to handle the
increased passenger and cargo traffic, in addition to metro for transition of
passengers. The proposal of Havorport shall not be taken up on the north part
of the airport area as this shall damage the mangroves.
(xix)
The
measures should be taken to improve public transportation including dedicated
road / MRTS corridors to access to Airport, may also be considered for the
same. Energy Efficient dedicated rail based public transport facility,
suburban/ metro train in particular, may be created between the Santa Cruz and
the Navi Mumbai Airport in addition to all other links connecting various parts
of Mumbai city.
(xx)
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/ Green Belts should be clearly indicated in the
plan (After identifying critical locations).
(xxi)
To
avoid accidental damage (fire, hazardous material waste handling, oil spills,
wastewater disposal) in the adjacent ecologically fragile surroundings and
mangrove area – a risk assessment plan and disaster management plan should be
prepared and with periodic compliance of safety measures in place to avoid loss
due accidental damage that could have been otherwise avoided. Further CIDCO
shall appoint a dedicated professional team/cell to handle disaster and
associated risks.
(xxii)
In addition to the above –CIDCO shall ensure that
all the risks (such as fire, hazardous material waste handling, oil spills,
waste – both liquid/solid wastes) associated/ resultant risk during various
stages of development (like planning, construction, operation) are managed
within the airport area. In case of any unforeseen event as stated above the
liability – environmental and social will rest with the developer/CIDCO, the
decision of the high level Committee, stipulated below will be full and final
for liability fixations.
(xxiii) The compliance report of the
monitoring committee 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.
(xxiv)
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.
(xxv)
In
order to meet all the essential aeronautical requirements and the further
airport expansions, no property development shall be undertaken within the
proposed aeronautical Airport Zone area (1160ha).
(xxvi) The Master plan/Development
plan of Navi Mumbai shall be revised and recasted in view of the airport
development to avoid and unplanned haphazard growth around the airport.
(xxvii) All other nearby villages, if
not required to be relocated should be provided with best possible
infrastructure so that they compare well with the adjoining ultra modern
airport infrastructure.
(xxviii) CRZ provisions shall be
applicable on the tidally influenced diverted channels of Ulwe and Gadhi Rivers
and CIDCO shall finalise the Airport plans accordingly.
(xxix) Any cutting or filling up the
airport site will create significant turbidity problem. CIDCO shall examine the
impact on the marine life. The details will be put up on the website every 3
months.
(xxx)
CIDCO
shall conduct the baseline survey of avian fauna before the start of
construction and the details shall be put up every 3 months on the website in
association with BNHS.
(xxxi) The Environmental Clearance/
CRZ Clearance is recommended below is only for the Navi Mumbai Airport project.
CIDCO shall obtain the Environmental and CRZ clearance separately for off
airport facilities and other off infrastructure projects after finalising the
locations and details as may be required under the EIA Notification 2006 and the
CRZ Notification.
(xxxii) Taking a cue from the man-made
26/11 incident arising out of external threat to our country, a strategic airport safety and security plan
covering also surrounding inhabited areas of the airport shall be prepared and
put in place in consultation with appropriate government departments
(xxxiii) A high level advisory and
monitoring committee which should include International experts of repute,
reporting directly to the highest Airport Management Authority shall be
constituted by CIDCO to plan, execute and maintain the environmental 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 Committee.
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.
4.8 CRZ clearance for the foreshore
facilities for assembling and off loading of structures associated with
Offshore extraction of oil and Natural Gas by M/s Das Offshore Engg Pvt Ltd
[F.No.11-95/2010-IA-III]
As presented by the project
proponent the proposal involves foreshore facilities for assembling and off loading
of structures associated with offshore extraction of oil and Natural Gas in
Rajpuri creek at village Rohini, Tal. Mhasala, Dist. Raigad, State Maharashtra.
The proposal pertains to
assemble of structures such as jackets of maindecks and helidecks required for
offshore extraction of oil and natural gas. The structures are very bulky and
heavy weighing around 1000 Tons. These components have to be transported from
the site to their offshore location at sea. Hence the proposed activity
requires foreshore facilities, waterfront and wharf for load out and subsequent
transportation to installation site at sea. There will be facility to assemble
engineering structures like jackets, heli decks etc (Capacity: 70,000TPA) and
Wharf/quay to offload these structures onto barges. The total land area shall be 3,40,500 m2.
Total quantity of water required will be 50 KLD for domestic and gardening
purpose. STP will be provided to treat the sewage and treated sewage will be
used for gardening/flushing purpose. The estimated power requirement is about
1716 KW. At present supply is proposed to be taken through express feed
transformer from MSEDCL. Four DG sets of 125 KVA will be provided as stand by.
A green belt of 50 m width will be developed around the project site to act as
a buffer for the air and noise pollution. The estimated cost is Rs 7,897.35
lakhs.
Maharashtra Coastal Zone
Management Authority has recommended vide ed (No: CRZ 2010/CR 26/TC 3 dated
23rd June 2010 and clarification letter dated 18th October 2010.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
i)
The site is surrounded
with mud flats, mangroves and there is no justification for the selection of
the site.
ii)
The project requires both
Environmental and CRZ Clearance for which a ToR will be required. The Committee
suggested that the project proponent may submit a draft ToR, which will be
discussed and finalised by the Committee.
In view of the foregoing
observations, the proposal is deferred and shall be considered after the above
observations are addressed and submitted.
4.9 CRZ clearance for construction
on plot bearing CS No. 554/E, 555/D, 555/F… 648/A-B-C of Village Eksar, IC
Colony Borivali (West), Maharashtra by M/s Bhupesh J.Govani
[F.No.11-96/2010-IA-III]
On the behalf of project
proponent, consultants attended the meeting and informed that project proponent
could not attend the meeting because of his earlier engagements and requested
the Committee to permit them to make the presentation.
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.10 CRZ for construction of 15.212
km approach road laying of pipeline from village Taratalo to Drilling platforms
in connection with the development and production of hydrocarbon at Gulf –A
field of CB, Block in the Gulf of Khambhat, Ankleswear Baruch Gujarat by M/s
ONGC [F.No.11-97/2010-IA-III].
As presented by the project
proponent the project involves construction of 15.212 km approach road from
village Taratalo to Drilling platforms in inter tidal area and laying of
pipeline from drilling pad to existing akholjuni field of ONGC along the
approach road for further process. The Environmental Clearance for the
development and production of hydrocarbon at Gulf –A field of CB, Block in the
Gulf of Khambhat. Further, it was informed that Environmental Clearance has
already been issued by the Ministry vide letter no. F.No.
No.J-11011/649/2009-IA.II (I) dated 04.02.2010. The Gujarat Coastal Zone
Management Authority has also recommended the project vide letter No. ENV-10-2010-413-E
dated 20.08.2010. The details submitted and presented were discussed by the
Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The
proposal of constructing embankment in CRZ I (i) and CRZ-I (ii) area is not
advisable. No embankment should be constructed in the inter-tidal zone. The
construction of the approach road should be made on the piles only so that
there will be minimum disturbance to the Marine Ecology. Revise and submit the
proposal.
(ii)
Re-examine
the details submitted; it seems there are some errors which requires
correction/revision.
(iii)
In
the attachment submitted along with the Form –I at para No –5.8.4.3 it is
stated that- “The Excepted drilling mud generated during the drilling phase
would be 3000m3. Since the soils in the area have poor fertility,
the controlled dosage of drilled waste could actually serve as good
nutrient supplement to the soil. However, the operator will not permit
discharge until this is proven for sure. Lined pits /portable effluent
treatment plant /metallic effluent treatment plant, evaporation of excess
liquid, licensed landfill and /or land farming will all be applied to manage
drill waste (mud and cutting) until further notice .the application of drilling
waste as manure in land farming shall be further explored”. The project
proponent shall submit specific plan of action, along with quantification/
categorization in line with the HW Rules, 2008 as amended.
(iv)
During
the presentation it was stated that- “Drilling operations effluent will be
collected in HDPE lined pit /portable ETP ”. The Project Proponent shall
submit the details of the same and characteristics of waste before and after
portable ETP. The performance of the portable ETP operated at other drilling
sites shall be reported.
(v)
During
the presentation it was stated, “Potentially contaminated surface run- off
will be treated before discharging”. Anticipated quantity of contaminated
surface run-off and method of treatment /discharge point shall be
furnished.
(vi)
Action
plan to implement the recommendations (2,10,11,12,13) of the State Government
to grant Environmental clearance under the CRZ notification 1991 Vide letter
dated 20, August 2010 shall be furnished
(vii)
In
the REIA report the project proponent stated, “It is accepted that approximately
100 MT ETP sludge will be generated from the treatment of waste effluent
generated during the processing of hydrocarbons at GGS site. Sludge will be
stored in separate storage areas in polyethylene bags and disposed off by
bio-remediation /selling to CPCB /GPCB authorized Vendor” (para no 5.14).
The project proponent shall furnish – characteristics of the ETP sludge from
the similar facilities operated by ONGC and disposal system followed, details
of bio-remediation (if proposed in this project) and details of authorized
vendors by CPCB/GPCB for purchasing the ETP sludge as reported in the EIA
report.
In view of the foregoing
observations, the proposal is deferred and shall be considered after the above
observations are addressed and submitted.
4.11 CRZ clearance for Bulk cement
handling at New Mangalore Port by M/s Ambuja Cement [F.No. 11-98/2010-IA-III]
This relates to proposal seeking CRZ clearance for establishment of facility for pulp cement receiving, storage and packing at New Mangalore Port Trust by M/s Ambuja Cements. New Mangalore Port Trust has allotted 8250 sq mt. on lease basis. The proposal involves construction of close conveyor system from berth no. 5 to the storage facility. The storage facility will have two silos of capacity 12500 MT. Total cost of the project is 100 crores.
The Regional Director
Environment Mangalore has reported that the proposed storage facility is at a
distance of 1 km from the HTL of the sea and at a distance of 362 mts from the
creek (backwater). The Regional Director has stated that the proposed site is
outside the CRZ and the conveyor system lies in CRZ-II.
As per the para 3(2)(ii) of CRZ
Notification, 1991 conveying systems is permissible with prior clearance from
Ministry.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i) The
conveyor shall be closed system.
(ii) Dust
control measures shall be provided at loading, unloading and Transfer points.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment Clearance
with the above condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the
project proponent.
4.12 Environmental Clearance for the
development of Petro Chemical Hub at Panipat and Karnal, Haryana by M/s. HSIIDC
Ltd (F.No.21-38/2009-IA.III)
The
project involves development of Industrial Estate on a plot area of 373 ha.
Project proponent informed that earlier, a ToR was issued by the Ministry on
23.2.2010. The State Government has revised the proposal and now it is proposed
to develop an industrial state where only Category ‘B’ units will be allotted
the plots.
The
details submitted and presented were discussed by the Committee and Committee
suggested that as the proposal is for the development of plots and
infrastructure for Category ‘B’ units and Ministry has already constituted
SEIAA/SEAC for the State of Haryana the proposal may be transferred to SEIAA,
Haryana for further necessary action. The project proponents were advised to
contact SEIAA Haryana.
4.13 Environmental
Clearance for “Brigade Infopark” at Sy.no.601, 602, 617, 619 & 623, SEZ,
Kakkanad, Cochin by M/s. Brigade Enterprises Ltd [F.No. 21-27/2010-IA.III]
The project involves construction of
Brigade Infopark SEZ plot area of 20,234.13 Sq.mts. The total built-up area is
75,436.70 Sq.m ( multistoried building comprising of 2 towers –Stilt + 10
Floors). The total water requirement is 307 KLD (potable requirement is 206
KLD). The capacity for 2 STPs proposed
is 130 KLD each. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets – 101
KLD, landscaping – 32 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 1862 Kg/day.
The power requirement is 6000 KVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for
661 cars. The details submitted were discussed
by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The waste water generation indicating is only 80%
whereas it should be calculated at the rate of 90%. Revise and submit the water
balance chart.
(ii)
Parking provisions are inadequate for a
IT/Institutional building parking calculation should be made at the rate of 50
sq.mts per PCU. In addition to the bus parking spaces. Revise and submit the
parking and circulation plan.
Provided the response of the
project proponent to the aforesaid observations is to the satisfaction of the
committee, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for
Clearance.
4.14 Environmental
Clearance for proposed Hospital-cum-Hotel Complex at Sy. No. 198, 199, 200, 201
to 221, Taluk Kanayannur, District Ernakulam, Kerala by M/s. D. M. Healthcare
Pvt. Ltd [F.No. 21-28/2010-IA.III]
Project proponent requested for
withdrawal.
4.15 Environmental
Clearance for proposed Housing project at Sy. No. 40/10, 40-10-1, 37/11 and
40/17 of Kazakuttom Village, Trivendrum District, Kerala by M/s. Nikunjam
Constructions Pvt. Ltd [F.No. 21-29/2010-IA.III]
Project proponent requested for
withdrawal.
4.16 Finalization
of ToR for Super mega Mixed use Integrated Industrial Park Phase-1 at Village
Nagla, Tehsil Zirakpur, District Mohali, Punjab by M/s. Shipra Estates Ltd
[F.No. 21-30/2010-IA.III]
The
project involves construction of Super mega Mixed-use Integrated Industrial
Park Phase-I on plot area of 445633.616 Sq.mt. The ground cover area is
568150.02 Sq.m. The total area will be developed for IT/ITES (40.3%),
residential (28.42%) and commercial (1.37%) balance area (29%) will be for
roads and open spaces. The total water requirement is 1700 KLD (freshwater
requirement is 909 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 1000 KLD each. Treated waste water to be used for flushing –
284 KLD, gardening – 375 KLD, cooling 300 KLD. Total solid waste generation
will be 4820 Kg/day. The power requirement is 33 MW. The total parking spaces
proposed are for 5818 ECS. Total cost of the project is Rs. 600 Crores.
Khoihai
Raitan Reserve Forest is 10 km, and Dariya Reserve Forest is 7.8 km from the
project site. That is why the proposal is submitted in MoEF for approval.
The details submitted and presented
were discussed by the Committee and after discussions with the project
proponents, the following “Terms of Reference” were finalised to be suitably
added to those furnished by the project proponent for the construction
of IT/ITeS/ Residential/Commercial development at Mohali, Punjab.
(i)
A
site plan showing the project site and its surroundings with physical features
and topographical details, such as land use, contours and drainage pattern,
along with photographs of the site from all four sides, should be included in
the background information.
(ii)
Examine
the quantity required for filling/ excavation of site and identify the area
from where the earth will be borrowed/ disposed and whether any permission will
be needed.
(iii)
Examine
in detail the proposed site with reference to impact on infrastructure covering
water supply, storm water drainage, sewerage, power, etc., and the disposal of
treated/raw wastes from the complex on land/water body and into sewerage
system.
(iv)
Carry
out hydro-geological investigations and seek permission from Central Ground
Water Authority for withdrawal of ground water.
(v)
Examine
water quality also with reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants.
(vi)
Consider
soil characteristics and permeability for
rainwater harvesting proposals, which should be made with due safeguards
for ground water quality. Maximise recycling of water and utilisation of
rainwater.
(vii)
Make
provision for guard pond and other provisions for safety against failure in the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities.
Identify acceptable outfall for treated effluent.
(viii) Noise mitigation plan should be
described. Also make provision of green
belt as a measure for mitigation of dust and noise and buffer between
habitation and I.T. Park.
(ix)
Examine
existing education and health facilities, police and other services and include
adequate provisions in the proposal.
(x)
Study
the existing flora and fauna of the area and the impact of the project on them.
(xi)
Landscape
plan, green belts and open spaces may be described.
(xii) Assess soil erosion in view of
the soil characteristics, topography and rainfall pattern.
(xiii) Application of renewable
energy/alternate energy, such as solar and wind energy may be described
including solar water heating in the guidelines for entrepreneurs.
(xiv) Consider solid wastes,
including e-waste in addition to other solid wastes and their disposal.
(xv)
Identification
of recyclable wastes and waste utilisation arrangements may be made.
(xvi) Explore possibility of
generating biogas from biodegradable wastes.
(xvii) Arrangements for hazardous
waste management may be described as also the common facilities for waste
collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of all effluent, emission and
refuse including MSW, biomedical and hazardous wastes. Special attention should be made with respect
to bird menace.
(xviii) Provisions made for safety in
storage of materials, products and wastes may be described.
(xix) Disaster management plan should
be prepared.
(xx)
Traffic
management plan including parking and loading / unloading areas may be
described. Traffic survey should be
carried out both on weekdays and weekend.
(xxi) Provide service road for entry
and exit to project site.
(xxii) Use of local building materials
should be described.
(xxiii) Consider DG Flue Gas emissions
to be treated in a scrubber.
(xxiv) Provide for conservation of
resources, energy efficiency and use of renewable sources of energy in the
light of ECBC code.
(xxv) Application of resettlement and
rehabilitation policy may be described. Project affected persons should be
identified and rehabilitation and resettlement plan should be prepared.
(xxvi) Examine separately the details
for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan
and Environmental Monitoring Plan.
A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should
be prepared as per the above TOR and submitted to the Ministry in the
prescribed form as per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006.
4.17 Environmental
Clearance for Integrated Township & Area Development at Rajpura, Punjab by
M/s. Vividha Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd [F.No. 21-31/2010-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.18 Environmental
Clearance for Cooperative Housing Complex Pocket-II-Group Housing at Sector-79,
Mohali, Punjab by M/s. Superintending Engineer, Housefed, Punjab [F.No.
21-32/2010-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.19 Environmental
Clearance for Cooperative Housing Complex Pocket-II; Group Housing at
Sector-79, Mohali, Punjab by M/s. Superintending Engineer, Housefed, Punjab
[F.No. 21-33/2010-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not attend
the meeting.
4.20 Environmental
Clearance for Cooperative Housing Complex -Group Housing at Circular Road,
Kapurthala, Punjab by M/s. Superintending Engineer, Housefed, Punjab [F.No.
21-34/2010-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.21
Environmental Clearance for India Based
Neutrino Observatory (INO) proposed at Pochipuram Village, Theni District,
Tamil Nadu by M/s Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Tharamani [F.No.
21-967/2007-IA.III].
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.22 Finalization of ToR for the
development of land fill site for Aizawl City in State of Mizoram by M/s
Project Director, SIPMIU (NERCCDIP) [F. No. 10-73/2010-IA-III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
Extra item
4.23
Finalization of ToR for proposed Shopping
Mall & Community living project at Survey Nos. 12/5, 12/6, village Nemon,
Taluk Trivandrum, District Trivandrum, Kerala by M/s Kuriakose Elias Trust for
Communication & Development. [F.No. 21-48/2010-IA.III]
The
project involves construction of a Shopping Mall and a Community living project
on a plot area of 3.2834 ha. The total built up area proposed is 1,87,741,15
sq.mts (more than 1,50,000 sq.mts and falls under category 8 (b) as per EIA
Notification, 2006). It is proposed to construct 276 dwelling units and a
shopping mall. The total water requirement will be 326.085 KLD and waste water
generation will be 293.476 KLD. It is proposed to re-use the treated waste
water. The total solid waste generation will be 1376.35 kg/day. The total cost
of the project will be 222.21 Crores.
After discussions with the
project proponents, the following “Terms of Reference” were finalised to be
suitably added to those furnished by the project proponent for the construction
of a Shopping Mall and a Community living
project at village Nemon, Taluk Trivandrum, District Trivandrum, Kerala.
(i) A
site plan showing the project site and its surroundings with physical features
and topographical details, such as land use, contours and drainage pattern,
along with photographs of the site from all four sides, should be included in
the background information.
(ii)
Examine
the quantity required for filling/ excavation of site and identify the area
from where the earth will be borrowed/ disposed and whether any permission will
be needed.
(iii)
Examine
in detail the proposed site with reference to impact on infrastructure covering
water supply, storm water drainage, sewerage, power, etc., and the disposal of
treated/raw wastes from the complex on land/water body and into sewerage
system.
(iv)
Carry
out hydro-geological investigations and seek permission from Central Ground
Water Authority for withdrawal of ground water.
(v)
Examine
water quality also with reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants.
(vi)
Consider
soil characteristics and permeability for
rainwater harvesting proposals, which should be made with due safeguards
for ground water quality. Maximise recycling of water and utilisation of
rainwater.
(vii) Make provision for guard pond
and other provisions for safety against failure in the operation of wastewater
treatment facilities. Identify
acceptable outfall for treated effluent.
(viii) Noise mitigation plan should be
described. Also make provision of green
belt as a measure for mitigation of dust and noise and buffer between
habitation and I.T. Park.
(ix)
Examine
existing education and health facilities, police and other services and include
adequate provisions in the proposal.
(x)
Study
the existing flora and fauna of the area and the impact of the project on them.
(xi)
Landscape
plan, green belts and open spaces may be described.
(xii) Assess soil erosion in view of
the soil characteristics, topography and rainfall pattern.
(xiii) Application of renewable
energy/alternate energy, such as solar and wind energy may be described
including solar water heating in the guidelines for entrepreneurs.
(xiv) Consider solid wastes,
including e-waste in addition to other solid wastes and their disposal.
(xv) Identification of recyclable
wastes and waste utilisation arrangements may be made.
(xvi) Explore possibility of
generating biogas from biodegradable wastes.
(xvii) Arrangements for hazardous
waste management may be described as also the common facilities for waste
collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of all effluent, emission and
refuse including MSW, biomedical and hazardous wastes. Special attention should be made with respect
to bird menace.
(xviii) Provisions made for safety in
storage of materials, products and wastes may be described.
(xix) Disaster management plan should
be prepared.
(xx) Traffic management plan
including parking and loading / unloading areas may be described. Traffic survey should be carried out both on
weekdays and weekend.
(xxi) Provide service road for entry
and exit to project site.
(xxii) Use of local building materials
should be described.
(xxiii) Consider DG Flue Gas emissions
to be treated in a scrubber.
(xxiv) Provide for conservation of
resources, energy efficiency and use of renewable sources of energy in the
light of ECBC code.
(xxv) Application of resettlement and
rehabilitation policy may be described. Project affected persons should be
identified and rehabilitation and resettlement plan should be prepared.
(xxvi) Examine separately the details
for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan
and Environmental Monitoring Plan.
A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should
be prepared as per the above TOR and submitted to the Ministry in the
prescribed form as per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006.
In
the light of Ministry’s circular F.No. J-11013/41/2006-IA-II(1) dated December
8, 2006 regarding recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) after
appraisal of Development projects, following proposals, in which Committee had
earlier recommended the project for Environmental Clearance, subject to
satisfactory compliance of some observations were put up with their replies and
details submitted by them for final consideration and recommendations.
5.1 Environmental Clearance for construction of
Hotel “Ramada Fantasy Hotel” at Chandigar-Ambala Road, NAC Zirakpur, Punjab by
M/s. Fantasy Hotels (India) Ltd. (ISB) [F.No.SEAC-127/2010-IA.III]
The
project involves construction of a hotel on a plot area of 6689.01 sq.m.
The total built-up area of the project is 19972.94 Sq.m. The total water
requirement is 155 KLD (domestic water -455 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed
is 124 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing 14.85 KLD and
horticulture-1.5 KLD. Total municipal waste generated is 440 Kg/day. The power
requirement is about 2500 KWA. The total parking proposed is 485 cars. Total
cost of the project is Rs. 110 crores.
The
proposal was considered by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) at its
meetings held on 17.1.2009, 26.9.2009, 9.1.2010, 30.1.2010 at Punjab State
Pollution Control Board, Patiala. The committee awarded “Silver Grading” to
this project. The SEAC sought certain information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the
project proponent were discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
5.2 W. P. No. 13/2010 (Goa Foundation V/s M/s.
Saravathi Builders & Construction Pvt. Ltd) –reg.
Member
Secretary informed that this case pertains to construction of “ Dabolim
Apartment & Club House at Plot No. 1, 2, 3, 4 Survey No. 43/1, Village
Dabolim, Murmugao Taluka, South Goa submitted by M/s. Saravathi Builders &
Constructions Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. The Ministry issued Environmental Clearance
on 2.2.2009 as per the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment
Notification, 2006. Thereafter, project was revised & after thorough
examination and scrutiny, the Ministry granted revised environmental clearance
to the project on 11.1.2010.
As per the Hon’ble High Court order dated 27.4.2010, the project was
placed before the EAC during its meeting held on 22-24 July, 2010 at New Delhi.
The EAC sought some information. The project proponent submitted the requisite
information and the same were again placed before the EAC on 18-20 August,
2010. The committee decided to send copy of the survey map/layout plans to the
Town Planning Department, Goa for examination at site & verification and
authentication. These were sent by MoEF to Chief Town Planner (CTP) on 27.8.2010.
With reference to this letter, the Chief Town Planner, Town & Country
Planning Dept, Goa has sent the attested copies of the layout maps back to the
Ministry.
In his letter, the photocopies have been verified/checked/attested from
the original records available at their office vide letter no.
17-A/MOR/257/TCP-09/3142 dated 2.9.2009. Therefore, the Ministry once again
requested the CTP, Goa on 8.10.2010 to examine and verify at site and confirm
the slopes and permissibility of construction. The Chief Town Planner has sent
a letter mentioning that only after due diligence carried-out using Survey of
India Topographical sheets and correlated data available in the office, in
accordance with guidelines and the procedures used for all such cases in Goa. A
site visit is part of the due diligence carried-out before issue of
permission. The site visit was
carried-out by the CTP and his team along-with the representatives of the
petitioner on 21.1.2010 & 16.2.2010.
Now, the project proponent has submitted a letter to Ministry mentioning
that all the issues raised have been attended and requested the Ministry to
withdraw the abeyance order. The details
along with the maps were presented to the Committee.
The Committee after discussions suggested that Ministry may inform the
Government Counsel/ ASG that the site inspections were conducted twice by
Government Departments viz. Town Planning Department & Forests Department
of Goa on 21.1.2010 and 16.2.2010. During the site visit, Petitioners i.e. M/s Goa Foundation was also present. The site
visit report and the maps may also be forwarded to the Counsel informing that
the issue is related to the local laws and Environmental Clearance has been
issued only under EIA Notification, 2006. The project proponent has to obtain prior
clearance from the Local body as per the local laws incorporating all the
Environmental parameters as suggested by the Expert Appraisal Committee.
Further action on the above issue should be taken only after the Hon’ble High
Court orders about revocation of abeyance order.
5.3 Environmental Clearance for UL Cyber (SEZ)
Park at Kozhikode, Kerala by M/s ULCCS IT Infrastructure (P) Ltd [F. No.
21-26/2010/IA-III]
The proposal involves construction of a modern
IT/ITeS Park “UL Cyber Park” on a plot area of 105699 Sq.mts at Kozhikkode, in
northern Kerala under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) scheme of the Govt. of
India. Project is planned to be implemented in two phases and will involve
development of two buildings (Software development Building-1 & Software
development Building- 2) in first phase, with total built up area of 48,624
Sq.m. The total water requirement for the project is envisaged to be around 602
KLD (fresh water requirement will be 444 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is
460 KLD (350 KLD + 110 KLD). The treated waste water to beused for flushing of
toilets -132.2 KLD, horticulture-131 KLD, DG cooling-27 KLD and HVAC-53 KLD.
The solid waste generated from the project after full occupancy will be approx.
2.5 tons/ day. The power requirement for the proposed project is envisaged to
be 5,053 KVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for 920 ECS. Total cost of
the project is Rs.386 Crores.
The
Nearest River is Mampuzha is 2 km from the site, hence it will not attract CRZ
Notification, 1991. The proposal was considered by EAC at its meeting held on
21-23rd September, 2010 and sought certain additional points. The details submitted by the
project proponent were discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
5.4 Environmental
Clearance for construction of Group Housing-cum-Retail Complex “CAMELOT” at
Village Kansal, Tehsil Kharar, Mohali, Punjab by M/s. Tata Housing Development
Co. Ltd. [F.No.SEAC-147/2010-IA.III]
The project involves construction of Group Housing
–cum-Retail Complex on a plot area of 216061.32 sq.m. The total built-up
area of the project is 701370 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 2753 KLD
(freshwater -1225 KLD). The capacity of 4 STPs proposed is 2x650 KLD + 2x350
KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing 373 KLD, horticulture-486 KLD,
HVAC & DG cooling-387 KLD. Total Municipal waste generated is 7.5 T/day.
The power requirement is about 25.7 MVA. The total parking proposed are 7627
ECS. Total cost of the project is Rs. 1800 crores.
The
proposal was considered by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) at its
meetings held on 6.6.2009 & 3.7.2010 at Punjab State Pollution Control
Board, Patiala. The committee awarded “Gold Grading” to this project. The SEAC
sought information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the project proponent were
discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
5.5 CRZ clearance for beach resorts in Sy. No.
1297, 1296/1, 1294/1, 1295/1 and 1295/2B of Gokarna village, Kumata Taluk,
Karnataka by M/s Greenleaf Resorts Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-64/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal
involves construction of beach resorts in Sy. No. 1297, 1296/1, 1294/1, 1295/1
and 1295/2B of Gokarna village, Kumata Taluk, North Karnataka on a plot area
of 69,194 sqm. (17 Acres). The area
within the 0-200 m from HTL is 8,754 sqm and area between 200-500 m is 60,440
sqm. Construction includes 15 No. of guest rooms including 12 independent
Cottages and 3 rooms in Guest house in Ground and First Floor. Total built up
area is 3,892 sq.m, The proposed FAR is 0.056. The project cost is 5.35 Crores.
The water requirement will be 35 KLD. Sewage generation will be 28 KLD. The
capacity of STP proposed is 30 KLD. The treated waste water to be used for
gardening. The total solid waste will be generated 27 Kg/day (organic 18 Kg/day
and inorganic 7 Kg/day + STP sludge 2 Kg/day). The power requirement will be 8
KVA. The car parking proposed for 25 nos.
The site
falls in CRZ-III. SCZMA of Karnataka discussed the project in its meeting held
on 16.04.2010 and recommended the project for CRZ Clearance vide letter no.
FEE/10/CRZ/2010 dated 22.06.2010.
The
Proposal was examined by the EAC in its meeting held on 21st – 23rd
September, 2010 and sought information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the
project proponent were discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance.
5.6 CRZ
clearance for construction of Hotel building at 110, old Mahabalipuram Road, Thiruvanmiyur village,
Chennai by M/s Brigade
Enterprises Ltd. [F. No. 11-66/2010-IA.III]
The
proposal involves construction of a 248 rooms hotel building on a plot area of
7,185Sq.m (1.77 Acres). The project includes construction of one tower of 2
Basements for parking + Ground + 1st + 2nd Floor + 10
Upper Floors totaling to about 23,743Sq.m of built-up area. The total water
requirement is 312 KLD (fresh water requirement 273 KLD). The capacity of STP
proposed is 220 KLD. Treated waste water will be used for flushing of toilets
39 KLD, landscape 18 KLD and air conditioning units 140 KLD. The total solid
waste generation will be 300 Kg/day. The total parking facilities proposed is
for 172 cars and 200 two wheelers. The estimated cost of the project is 25.00
Crores.
The site
falls in landward side of the existing road in CRZ-II. SCZMA discussed the
project in its 59th meeting held on 28.05.2010 and recommended the
project vide letter no. 11549/EC-3/2010-1 dated 29.06.2010.
The proposal was considered by the EAC in its
meeting held on 21st – 23rd
September, 2010 and sought
information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the project proponent were
discussed by the Committee.
During
the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i) The solid
waste management and disposal shall be as per the MSW Rules.
The
Committee recommends the proposal with the above condition for CRZ Clearance.
The next meeting of the Committee
would be held on 30th November to 1st - 2nd
December 2010.
The meeting ended with a vote of
thanks to the Chair.
Chairman
Member Secretary
93rd Meeting of the Expert
Appraisal Committee for Infrastructure Development, Coastal Regulation Zone and
Miscellaneous projects held on 09th – 10th November, 2010
at Conference
Room, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Van Vigyan Bhawan, R.
K. Puram, Sector-5, New Delhi.
List of Participants/ Expert
Committee
1.
Shri Naresh Dayal, IAS(Rtd)
Chairman
2.
Dr. M.L.Sharma, IFS(Retd)
Vice Chairman
3. Shri
Kathirvel Dharmalingam Member
4.
Dr. S.P. Bansal Member
5.
Dr. Apurba Gupta Member
6.
Dr. H.S.Ramesh Member
7.
Dr. Y.Basavaraju Member
8. Shri G Bala Subramanyam Member
9. Dr. Suresh Kumar
Rohilla Member
10. Dr.
R.S.Mahawar (Rep. of CPCB) Member
11. Shri Bharat Bhushan Member Secretary
Supporting Staff
12. Shri E. Thirunavukkarasu Dy. Director, MoEF
13. Dr. P.V. Subba Rao Research
Officer, MoEF
Project Authorities:
Representatives from M/s. Ministry
of Shipping
Representatives from M/s.
Posco India Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s.
Coastal Energen Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Akshay
Sathapatya Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s.
Janta Land Promoters Ltd
Representatives from M/s.
Executive Engineer, CPWD, Amritsar
Representatives from M/s.
Indian School of Business
Representatives from M/s.
Eldeco Infrastructure & Properties Ltd
Representatives from M/s. Shine
Realtors Pvt. Ltd
Representatives from M/s. Executive
Engineer, HUDA Division No-III
Representatives from M/s. Mahindra
Holiday & Resorts India Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Athens
Leisure Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. SPA Legends and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Maharashtra State Police Housing&Welfare Society
Representatives from M/s.
CIDCO
Representatives from M/s. Das
Offshore Engg Pvt Ltd
Representatives from M/s. Bhupesh
J.Govani
Representatives from M/s. ONGC
Representatives from M/s. Ambuja
Cement
Representatives from M/s. HSIIDC
Ltd
Representatives from M/s.
Brigade Enterprises Ltd
Representatives from M/s.
Shirpa Estates Ltd
Representatives from M/s.
Kuriakose Elias Trust for Comm. & Devl.