MINUTES
The Minutes of the 107th
Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building Construction, Coastal
Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects held on
15th – 16th December, 2011 at Fazal
Chambers, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi
Road, New Delhi.
1. Opening
Remarks of the Chairman.
The
Chairman welcomed the new member Secretary Shri Lalit
Kapur and the members to the 107th meeting
of the Expert Appraisal Committee. The Chairman put on record the appreciation
of the earlier Member Secretary- Shri Bharat Bhushan for
his excellent work – contribution in convening the Meetings and appraisal of
the projects.
2.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the
106th Meeting of the EAC held on 17th –18th
October, 2011 at New Delhi.
In agenda item No ‘4.5 Environmental Clearance for establishment of
CETP at Plot No. 3460/B & 3461, GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar,
Gujarat by M/s Green Eco Development Centre Ltd [F.No.
10-42/2010-IA-III]’ of September, EAC minutes, the project cost and area shall be read
as Rs.40 crores and 39, 270 sqm instead
of Rs.20 crores and 9270 sqm.
‘The
proposed road starts from km 25 of NH-201 near Nabrangpur
and ends at Km 80 near Koksara covering length of
about 55 kilometers. The project road falls in Nabrangpur
and Kalahandi district of Bhubaneshwar.
The project road mainly passes through plain terrain except in stretch from Km
60 to Km 65 where it passes through Hilly terrain. Land use pattem
of the project area is mainly agriculture and forest .There are
built up areas along project corridor of residential & commercial
purpose. The project road section passes
mainly through built up areas of Pappanhandi, Semla ,Mydalpur in Nabrangpur
district and Aampani
, Siewl in Kalahandi district. The width of Existing carriageway
varies from 3.5m to 5.5m. Existing ROW Varies from 12m to 20m.The Proposed
carriageway is designed in such a way that minimum land acquisition will be
required. Approximately 5 Hectare will be required for realignment and other
road side amenities. The Existing alignment passes through Reserved Forest at
five locations and that part of highway is (approximate 16.5 Km) under forest
department .Total 33 Ha Forest land
needs to be diverted for highway up- gradation. Tree cutting mainly within
existing ROW will be required for the construction of 2 lane road,
Proposal for cutting of trees standing on PROW shall be submitted to state
Govt. The project road does not pass through any eco-sensitive areas. There is
no wild life sanctuary or National Park on the project highway.
Approximately 500 trees proposed to be felled for
the improvement of project road, against which about 2500 trees shall be
planted as avenue. plantation apart from statutory
requirement. There are 15 nos. minor bridges, 60 nos. of slab/arch culvert and
22 nos. of pipe culverts exist on the project road. Out of which 1 no. of major
bridge proposed for new construction due to small realignment and 1 no. of
major bridge & 8 nos. of minor bridges proposed for reconstruction. 5 nos.
of minor bridges are retained with repairs. The 59 nos.
& 18 nos. of slab and pipe culverts are proposed for reconstruction, 15
nos. & 2 nos. slab and pipe culverts are proposed for widening, 3 nos.
& 1 no. slab and pipe culverts are proposed to retain with repairs
respectively and 12 nos. of pipe culvert are proposed for new construction.
There are no ROB/RUB and flyover proposed.
There is 1 major junction and 52 minor intersections on the project
highway. One no.
of road junction at Pappanhandi is proposed for improvement as per IRC - 41.
Prominently 24 villages are lying on the project road, out of which 16 Nos are in Nabrangpur district
and 8 are in Kalhandi District. Truck lay bays have
been proposed at 2- locations on Left sides of the road. Ch, 34/700 LHS
& At.69/400 LHS Bus bays & shelters have been proposed near all the
villages/towns. Total No of Bus bays is 20. The
average daily traffic on project road based on traffic count at two traffic
count stations is 3600 PCU. No Toll Plazas are proposed. The total civil cost
of the project is Rs.170 crores and total project
cost is Rs.190 crore.
3.
Consideration of Old Proposals:
As
presented by the Project proponent, the proposal involves development of all
weather deepwater port (Phase I and Phase II only) at Subarnarekha River, Blasore District, Orissa. The
Government of Orissa (GoO) executed a Concession
Agreement with Creative Port Development Private Limited (CPDL) on January 11,
2008 for development of Subarnarekha Port near Subarnarekha River mouth, Balasore District, Orissa on BOOST (Build, Own, Operate,
Share and Transfer) basis. As per the provisions of concession agreement,
Subarnarekha Port Private Limited (SPPL) a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was
incorporated on October 10, 2008. The site proposed for development of
Subarnarekha Port is located at Latitude 21032’58” N and Longitude
87021’58”E.
Phase-
I development will handle 25 MTPA and Phase -II development will handle 35 MTPA
and development comprises of Two(2) Barge berths and Seven (7) berths for
handling dry bulk cargo (such as Iron Ore, thermal Coal, Cooking Coal and Lime
Stone), containerized and general cargo. The proposed site of 915 Acres (~370
Ha) of land comprises mainly inter-tidal land (Coastal sand), partly land
with/without scrub and casuarinas. In addition to that, an area of 750 Acres
(~303 Ha) of land will be reclaimed for port development purpose. A dedicated
rail/road corridor will also be developed on an area of 1565.93 acres (633.72
Ha).
The
project development consists of 2310 m of eastern breakwater and 3155 m of
western breakwater. Length and width (inner/outer) of approach channel are
26,000 m and 175/200 m during phase I and will be extended to 29,000 m and
175/220 m in phase II. The diameter and depth of turning circle is 520 m and
(-) 15 m depth during phase I and will be extended to 600 m and (-) 18 m depth
in phase II. The capital dredging quantity estimated for the Phase I is 47.0 MCM and Phase II development is estimated at 60.0
MCM (Cumulative). It is proposed to use the 12 MCM of material (dredge spoil)
for reclaiming the backup area and remaining material will be dumped into sea
at the designated dumping areas. Two disposal locations/dumping ground have
been identified based on mathematical model studies towards eastern side of the
proposed approach channel between (-) 10 m and (-) 20 m contours. The area of
each dumping ground is 8000 m x 7000 m with an average depth of filling of <30cms. The same disposal grounds shall be
used for phase II dredge spoil disposal. The total maintenance dredging
quantity is estimated to be around 1,20,000 m3/annum.
Mathematical
model studies were carried out for sediment transport using Mike-21 ST module
and estimated maintenance dredging quantity is found to be about 1,20,000 m3/annum.
Material will be collected using sand trap and material required will be pumped
to the eastern shores towards protection of the beach profile, if required and
the rest will be dumped in the identified disposal ground. In order to assess
the long term behaviour of the shoreline GENESIS Shoreline change model was
used and shoreline evolution study indicates the accretion (five year average)
rate of 2.36 m/year within 100 m stretch adjacent to eastern and western
breakwaters and less than 0.18m/year within 800m adjacent to eastern breakwater
and within 600m adjacent to western breakwater respectively. Fugitive dust
modelling studies for coal/iron ore handling and storage areas were carried out
using the Industrial Source Complex, Short Term (ISCST3) dispersion model which
reveals that the resultant ground level concentrations are found to be well
within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
National
Institute of Oceanography (NIO), an authorised agency was engaged for
demarcation of HTL, LTL and CRZ areas. As per the NIO report, project site
falls on the sandy beach near the river mouth. The project development area
does not fall or contain any environmentally sensitive areas as specified in
CRZ Notification and that the project area meets the requirements of CRZ-I(ii) and CRZ-III.
Terms of Reference (TOR) were approved vide
letter No: 10-33/2007-IA.III, dated May 31, 2007 and public hearing was conducted
on December 30, 2010. The proposal was considered by the
EAC in its meetings
held on 5th –6th April, 2011, 14th – 15th
June, 2011 and on 21st–23rd
September, 2011 additional information was sought
from Project Proponent. The details submitted and presented were examined by
the committee.
During
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The proponent submitted details of 3
identified sites. The two sites were on the south of the site and one site was
on the north of the site. Based on the parameters including the turtle nesting,
forests, marine sanctuaries, mangroves, tourist place, shore line changes etc.
the site at Subarnarekha was selected.
(ii)
Cargo
shall be unloaded directly into hopper from the ship and transported to the
stack yards through closed conveyor system only. Inbuilt dust suppression
systems shall be provided at hoppers and all the transfer points / storage
yards. Cargo shall not be unloaded
directly onto the berth as confirmed by the PP. Lay out plan showing the
location of hoppers, conveyor belts, storage yards and water suppression system
shall be submitted to RO, MoEF. Water meters shall be
provided at different locations to record the consumption of water used for
dust suppression and daily log shall be maintained.
(iii)
Periodical study on shore line changes shall
be conducted and mitigation carried out if necessary. The details shall be
submitted along with the six monthly monitoring report.
(iv)
All the recommendation of
the EMP shall be complied with letter
and spirit. The PP may be asked to submit all the EMPs mentioned in the EIA report and during the subsequent
presentations made before the EAC shall be submitted in a tabular format with
budgetary provisions and the same shall be submitted to Ministry and with a
copy to RO, MoEF with in
two months
At least 20 m width of
green belt along the periphery and 25 m width along the stockyard shall be
undertaken including plantation of mangroves in consultation
with Forests Department. Revised lay out plan clearly showing the peripheral
green belt, green belt around stockyards, along the roads etc shall be
submitted to RO, MoEF within two months. Shall
develop or strengthen existing mangrove in at least 50 ha area. The area for
development of mangrove shall be identified in consultation with local Forest
Department and mangrove development plan along with budget allocation shall be
submitted to RO, MoEF with in
6 months.
(v)
The dredge material shall be reused for low level
rising wherever possible and excess shall be dumped into sea at the designated
dumping areas identified based on mathematical model studies.
(vi)
Fitting of deflectors in
the dredgers to prevent harm to marine species should ensured.
A certificate of compliance from the dredging agency shall be obtained by the
project proponent.
(vii)
Disposal sites for
excavated material should be designed that the revised land use after dumping
and changes in the land use pattern do not interfere with the natural drainage.
(viii)
To prevent discharge of
sewage and other liquid wastes including ballast into marine environment,
adequate system for collection, treatment and disposal of liquid wastes must be
provided
(ix)
All the top soil
excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in
horticulture / landscape development within the project site.
(x)
At least
5% of the total cost of the project shall be earmarked towards the corporate
social responsibility (CSR) and item-wise details along with time bound action
plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Ministry prior to the commencement
of the project. Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in
a time bound manner CSR plan shall be kept on the company’s website
permanently.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment and CRZ Clearance with the
above condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
As presented by the project proponent,
the proposal involves development of Airport at Mallappuzhasserry,
Aranmula and Kidangannur
villages, Kozhencherry Taluk,
Patthanamthitta District, Kerala on a plot area of
500 Acres to cater air bus A – 300. Approx. 347.556
Acres of land proposed to be acquired. The length of the run-way in the first
phase will be 2800 mtr. x 45
mtr. Construction will have G+1 floor of terminal
building of 1250 sq.m. in
phase I and 15000 sq.m. in
phase II. The total water requirement is 7.55 KLD in the first phase and 31 KLD
in the second phase. The capacity of STP proposed is 3.6 KLD in the first phase
and 21.6 KLD in the second phase. The
total power requirement will be 2 MVA. Isolation parking bay of size 80 x 80 mtr of flexible pavement is proposed for 40 cars, 50 taxis
and 10 buses in phase I and 205 cars, 250 taxis, and 30 buses in phase II. The
cost of the project is Rs.81.1836 Crores for phase I
and 125.4383 Crores for phase II.
The project was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 21st – 23rd September, 2010 and finalized ToR including the Public Hearing. ToR for the project was accorded on 13.10.2010. Public Hearing was conducted on 10.05.2011 at Pathanamthitta District Collectorate.
There was news items regarding commencement of the land filling work at the site prior to EC. Proponent replied vide letter dated 20.6.2011 that there are no developmental works at this site by them, however, the original owner of the site had carried out minor developmental works. Ministry of Civil Aviation vide its letter dated 01.02.2011 has stated that it has not granted the site clearance to the project.
The
project was again considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 21st–23rd September,
2011 and sought additional information. The
details submitted and presented were examined by the committee.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Quantify
the water conservation taking into the water from RWH, water efficient fixtures
and reuse of treated wastewater and
resubmit the water balance.
(ii)
Quantify
the energy savings as per ECBC norms and resubmit
(iii)
Submit the
details of manpower requirement /proposed for Risk Environment management team.
(iv)
Apart from
CSR, the Hospital as proposed shall be built up.
(v)
All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied
with letter and spirit.
(vi)
The wastewater from hangers shall be tested for
presence of heavy metals if any and shall be treated in STP. The treated waste
water shall be used for gardening/ flushing.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment
Clearance after submission of the information at (i)
to (iii) to the Ministry with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for
strict compliance by the project proponent.
As
presented by the project proponent the proposal involves construction of
Seawater intake facility from Kandaleru creek and
discharge of wastewater facility in to Sea and Kandaleru
Creek, Mandel, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. MEPL Obtained Environmental
clearance for their power plant -540MW (4 X 135MWvide No: J-13011/18/2008-IA.II(T) dated 02-07-08 and CRZ clearance vide No
11-6/2009-IA.III, GoI, MoEFDt:
01-02-2010 for 540MW (4 X 135MW). EC vide No: J-13011/18/2008-IA.II(T) dated 03-06-09 for change in configuration and
enhancement of capacity to 600MW (2 X 150MW+1X300MW) was obtained. Finally vide
No: J-13012/18/2009-IA.II (T) dated 20-08-10 EC for change in configuration
from 300MW to 350MW in Phase-I i.e. 2X 150MW +1 X350MW and Phase-II i.e. 1 X
350 MW was obtained.
The
approved facilities as per the earlier approval for 540MW consisted of:
(i)
construction of coal unloading wharf
of suitable length along the creek bank,
(ii)
construction of seawater intake from
the creek to draw seawater for condenser cooling and desalination plant, and
(iii)
construction of
return warm water outfall in to the creek for a volume of 2880m3/hour.
The
Modified facilities proposed are:
i)
Additional capacity with change in
configurations, seawater intake facilities would remain the same i.e. from Kandaleru Creek except drawal
through open channel instead of pipeline and the quantity increase from 4562 to
9505 m3/hour and
ii)
Return warm water outfall in sea
shall be developed for 4674m3/hour in order to obtain the efficient mixing.
APSCZMA
examined the project and recommended vide Lr. No.
1755/CZMA/2011 dt.
14/06/2011. Pollution Control Board has issued consent for marine discharge
vide lr.167/PCB/CFE/RO-NLR/Ho/2010 dated 18.05.2011 for the enhanced
capacity.
The
Committee perused the contents of the earlier clearance vide letter No.
11-6/2009-IA-III dated 01.02.2010 and those of APSCZMA clearance letter for the
first proposal of 540 MW.
The
project was again considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 17th
–18th October, 2011 and sought additional information.
The details submitted and presented were examined by the committee.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Project proponent shall monitor the
creek eco system pre- project and post project periods.
(ii)
After reaching the 1000 MW capacity,
the discharge to creek shall be stopped and the entire discharge shall be only
to the sea through marine out fall. On line temp sensor with data recording
system shall be provided for the effluent discharged into the creek / sea
(iii)
The domestic effluent after treatment
shall be used in dual plumbing system / green belt and shall not discharge into
creek or sea.
(iv)
There shall be no discharge from ash
pond system into marine water.
(v)
The marine outfall shall be at least
1.25 km from the shore line.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
As
presented by the Project proponent, the proposal is for expansion of Beach
resort at Yarada in Gazuwaka
Mandal of Greater Visakhapattinam
Municipal Corporation at Sy No.s 5/1
to 17, 6/1 to 10, 7/1 and 2, 8/1 to 9, 9/1 to 16, 10/1 to 17, 11/1,5,7,8,9,
13/1 to 4, 18,19, 20/1 to 8, 21/4, 6 to 10, 22/1 to 17, 23/2P, 3 to 8,9P, 12P,
13, 14P, 15 to 36, 24/2 to 17, 25/1 to 23, 26/1 to 5, 27/3 to 5 and 53 Yarada (Village) Gajuwaka (Mandal) Visakhapatnam (District) Andhra Pradesh. The Total site area is 84.3 acres, existing 700 sq.m built-up
area project will be expanded into 73458 sq.m
(including 18719 sq.m parking area) resorts. The total
water requirement is 577.16 m3/day including Fresh water 324.15 m3/day and Recycled – 253.01 m3/day.
The
proposed expansion project consists of four major components namely (a) Indian
Archaeological Heritage-Devi Panchayathan Park Zone
(b) Antiquity Beach Park Zone (c) Ayursukha Zone (d)
Hotel & Resorts Zone.
(i)
The Indian Archaeological Heritage
Devi Panchayathan Park Zone which is named as
‘DAKSHIN KEDAR’ proposes to construct five structures representing five
different architectural styles of ancient India.
(ii)
The Antiquity Beach Park Zone is
mainly an entertainment zone comprises one Open Air Theatre (Amphi Theatre) with shops, ancient Telugu Village with Manduva House, Wave pools, water rides and mechanical rides
for fun to visitors and also a rural village resembling a village with farming
and handicraft bazaar with provisions for village trades like pottery, weaving
etc.
(iii) The
Ayursukha Zone consists of Medicinal Plants garden, Nakshtravanam, Yoga cum meditation hall along with
facilities for Ayurvedic treatment to rejuvenate mind
and soul.
(iv) The
Hotel & Resorts Zone consists of a Hotel of three star category and
environment infrastructure facilities such as solid waste collection and
disposal, Sewage Treatment Plant and DG sets house, Sub-Station to cater to the
needs of the Project. The Beach Resort is also provided with Sewage Treatment
Plant.
The
area of coverage within 200 m is 54,276.16 Sq. m and in between 200-500 m is 1,81,741.64 Sq. m. The distance along the coast line between
two roads available to public access to the beach is 450 m. Ground Water
resources through wells located beyond CRZ area. At present water is utilized 5
wells and another 3 borewells are proposed beyond CRZ
to meet water requirement of 324 KLD of water.
The
NIO furnished the details of the site which indicated that most of the area
allotted to the proponent falls in between 200 – 500 m area. The CRZ map is
prepared in 1:25000 scale as well as in 1:4000 scale.
The surveyed map indicates that the area abutting HTL is covered with beach in
inter-tidal zone followed by vegetation. The region inland of the project area
is a barren vacant lands and agriculture lands covered with banana plantations,
coconut trees and palm trees. The area is also covered with Casuarina
plantation and other mixed vegetation. The coastal stretch is formed with 20-25
m wide sand beaches with small fresh water inland drains with a width of 2 m
and below. The Heritage Theme Park boundary is located 515 m away from the HTL
of the open coast. Few temporary constructions and an unfinished old foundation
are existing in
the site. The area does not cover environmentally sensitive area such as
national parks / marine parks, sanctuaries, wildlife habitats, mangroves,
corals / coral reefs, breeding and spawning grounds of fish and other marine
life, area of outstanding natural beauty / historical / heritage area, area
rich in genetic diversity.
The
Andhra Pradesh State Coastal Zone Management Authority examined the proposal on
19-07-2011 and recommended vide letter No 4652/CZMA/2011 dated 03.08.2011.
The
project was again considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 21st–23rd September,
2011 and sought additional information. The
details submitted and presented were examined by the committee.
During discussion, the following g points emerged:
i)
There shall be no development within 0-200 m from
HTL -No Development Zone area. There shall be no
fencing/ construction within 200 m from HTL, not even the temporary boundary
wall.
ii)
There shall be no disposal of solid or liquid wastes
on coastal area. Solid
waste Management shall be as per Municipal Solid (Management and Handling)
Rules, 2000.
iii)
There shall be no ground
water drawal within CRZ area.
iv)
Sewage shall be treated and the Treatment Facility
shall be provided in accordance with the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,
2011.The treated sewage shall be used in dual plumbing system / cooling makeup
/ green belt etc and shall not discharge into the sea. Meters at suitable
locations shall be provided to record the usage of treated sewage for different
purposes and daily log shall be maintained.
The disposal of treated water shall confirm the regulation of State
Pollution Control Board.
v)
Public
access to the beach shall be provided.
vi)
Parking
area shall be provided as per MoEF requirements /
local requirements, whichever is more.
vii)
No
construction work other than those permitted in Coastal Regulation Zone
Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation Zone area. There
shall be no commercial shops.
viii)
There
shall be no commercial activities / shops within the CRZ area.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.
Consideration of New Proposals:
4.1 Environmental
And CRZ Clearance for the development of Southern Dock Complex (Multipurpose
berths) and Oil Jetty at Paradiip Port, Orissa by
M/s. Paradip Port Trust [F.No.
11-117/2009-IA-III]
As presented by the project proponent the proposal is for the development of multi-purpose terminal for
handling ‘clean cargo’ such as containers and steel at southern part of the Paradip Port. This terminal would cater to the container
traffic resulting from the industrialization of Eastern India and the steel
exports from the existing and green-field steel industries. The traffic analysis for
the terminal was carried out keeping in mind the likely traffic generation due
to industrialization, upcoming steel and aluminum industries, integrated
logistics cost (ILC) analysis for various industrial centers and the increase
in competition by possible upcoming ports. Three layouts have been examined by
the Paradip Port Trust ‘ a
single berth (300 m) layout, a single berth (450 m) layout and a twin berth
layout. The single berth layout consist of one
multi-purpose berth handling clean cargo such as containers and steel. The twin
berth layout consists of two adjacent berths, one catering to containers on a
dedicated basis and the second to other clean cargo such as steel. Based on
feasibility analysis and detailed discussion with the Port Authorities, the
single berth 450 m layout was considered to be the most profitable option and
thus chosen.
Based
on the techno-economic feasibility, a single berth of 450 m length has been
proposed to be constructed in Southern Dock Complex. The berth will be able to
handle two vessels (carrying clean cargo like containers and steel) at the same
time. The tariffs have been competitively suggested at Rs. 287.70 per ton for
steel and Rs. 2997.71 per TEU for containers.
The project was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 30th November, 1st – 2nd December, 2010 and finalized the additional TOR including Public Hearing. Public Hearing conducted on 29.06.29011 at Officer’s club premises, Paradip. The State Coastal Zone Management Authority has recommended the proposal vide letter dated 18.01.2011.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Periodical study on shore line changes shall
be conducted and mitigation carried out if necessary. The details shall be
submitted along with the six monthly monitoring report.
(ii)
The
dredged material about 4 MCM shall be used at north of the northern breakwaters
for nourishment. The balance about 1 MCM shall be disposed at designated sites recommended
by CWPRS.
(iii)
Oil spills if any shall be properly collected and
disposed as per the Rules.
Proper Oil Contingency Management Plan shall be put in place.
(iv)
The
detailed plan with budgetary provisions for the CSR shall be submitted to the
Ministry.
(v)
All the recommendation of
the EMP and DMP shall be complied with letter
and spirit.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance after the submission of information at (iv) to the Ministry with the above conditions in the Clearance
letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.2
CRZ
clearance for establishment of shore based Ocean Research Laboratory at
Visakhapatnam by M/s NIO (F.
No.11-87/2011)
As presented by the project proponent, the
proposal involves establishment of shore based Ocean Research Laboratory at Survey No. 177
(old Sy. No. 105) of Yendada, Visakhapatnam. This land was purchased by CSIR from the
Government of Andhra Pradesh specifically for the purpose of setting up a
shore-based oceanographic laboratory with easy access to the sea. Total area of
the land is about 3.25 acres and is in vicinity of the sea, falling under
CRZ-III. The built up area of Laboratory block is 3,272 sqm,
training annexe 685 sqm,
area of stilt parking – 1016 sqm.
The major areas of the
research programme of the Regional Centre at
Visakhapatnam are:
While
the above four are the major areas of research, there are many other
investigations that the Regional Centre undertakes from time to time, often in
support of infrastructure development, including development of ports, thermal
power plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing units and aquaculture. The buildings
proposed on the larger of the two plots of land purchased by CSIR will house
laboratories for biological, chemical, geological, geophysical, and physical
oceanography. A weather station to monitor coastal weather will also be housed
on the campus. An important facility that will be required in the laboratories
dealings with biological and chemical oceanography is a running seawater
facility, for which seawater will be drawn from the adjoining sea-front using a
pipeline.
NIO would like to
establish the seawater intake mechanism as a foreshore facility to carry out
the investigations mentioned below.
Earlier, the proposal for reclassification
of the area from CRZ-III to CRZ-II was considered by the NCZMA in its meeting
held on 19.04.2011 and the Authority noted that some of the
activities proposed in the project do not
require foreshore facilities and that they should be shifted outside CRZ
areas. The Authority was informed that some representations have been received
against this project and that the SCZMA and the NIO need to address them for
clarifying the facts. Concluding the discussion, it was decided that the
consideration of the proposal may be deferred and NIO should revise the
proposal for shifting non-operational activities outside CRZ as well as address
the issues raised in the representations.
The
APCZMA has recommended the project vide letter No9526/CZMA/2007 dated
04.07.2011 As per the APCZMA, land partly falls in
CRZ-I and CRZ-III.
There
are many representations against the projects. Major allegation are the site is in CRZ-I,
no where, the Oceanography laboratory is within 500 mts from shore. The NIO has submitted its response to each
of the points made in the complaint.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Proponent has
informed that the earlier proposal considered by NCZMA was only
reclassification of the area from CRZ-III to CRZ-II for the purpose of
constructing laboratory. Neither there was detailed scientific project proposal
before the NCZMA nor any project appraisal by NCZMA. Since the issue was only
for reclassification, the NCZMA has not called the NIO for discussion and or
any presentation on the project. The project requires foreshore facilities for dealing with biological and chemical
oceanography in a running seawater facility. Foreshore facility involves laying the 4½ inch diameter of high density
polyvinyl carbon (HDPVC) pipeline between seawater tank and up to ~50 m
distance offshore from the beach. The pipeline will be buried between shore and
the seawater tank. Seawater is continuously pumped into the tank during the
experimental period. Sensor packages are deployed in the seawater tank for
continuous measurement of physical and biogeochemical parameters. In addition
to this, samples will be collected simultaneously for further processing in the
laboratory to identify the influence of chemical composition on ecosystem. The
same seawater will be discharged back to sea without changing any physical,
chemical and biogeochemical parameters. The optimal length of pipeline is very
essential to avoid modifying the characteristics of the seawater within the
pipeline. In addition to this, several important planktons will be cultured for
experimental purpose using running seawater facility. Museum with biological
species is planned to establish by using the running seawater facility. Since
the sensor controlling, sampling of aerosol (atmospheric dust), culturing
facility and sample processing requires running seawater facility, the entire
laboratory should be situated in close proximity to the seawater intake
facility.
(ii)
The Committee
noted that the HTL/LTL demarcation has been carried out by NIO itself, which it
may lead to conflict of interest, hence it was
suggested to get HTl /LTL demarcated by another
authorized agency and superimpose the proposed layout and submit through
APCZMA.
(iii)
Submit the details of waste (solid, liquid and gaseous) generation if
any from the laboratory and its method of treatment and disposal.
(iv)
Details of the sea water intake and disposal facility.
In
view of the foregoing observations, the committee recommend
to defer the proposal. The proposal shall be reconsidered after the above
observations are addressed and submitted.
4.3
CRZ Clearance for Exploratory
drilling in onshore Area of KG –ONN-2004/1 Block located at Brahma Samadhyam, Pallamkurru and Molletimoga Villages of Katrenikona
Mandal in East Godavari District by M/s Oil India
Limited, Kakinada. (F.No.11-47/2011-IA III)
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal
involves, carrying out Exploratory drilling in onshore
Area of KG –ONN-2004/1 Block located at Brahma Samadhyam,
Pallamkurru and Molletimoga
Villages of Katrenikona Mandal
in East Godavari District. Exploratory drilling is undertaken to
establish the presence of hydrocarbons indicated by seismic survey and
interpretation of data. Exploratory drilling is temporary and short duration
activity and includes site preparation, well foundation, rig building, drilling
and restoration of the well site. This activity takes approximately 3-5 months under normal conditions. Drilling rig is
used for drilling the well and involves rotation of drill bit, attached to a
long string of a drill pipe down the well. Drilling mud is pumped through the
drill string, through the drill bit, which returns up the annulus between the
drill string and bore. Drill mud is used to cool the drill bit while drilling,
remove cuttings from the well, control formation pressures, suspend and release
cuttings, seal permeable formations, maintain well-bore stability, minimize
reservoir damage, cool and lubricate the bit etc. The drill cuttings are
separated from the drilling mud in shale shaker and the fluid is re-circulated.
If the presence of hydrocarbons is detected during drilling,
and subsequent logging operations, production testing is normally conducted.
The production testing is carried out to ascertain the reserves and economic
viability.
The
land requirement per well is about 150 m x 150 m and the environmental impacts
during the construction stage to drilling phase is short term, temporary in
nature and does not entail any displacement of people. The well head facilities
will be located in such a manner avoiding settlements. The potential
environmental impacts due to the proposed exploratory drilling activities can
be exhaust gases from DG sets used for drilling; flaring of associated gas
during production testing and the duration is for 3-4 days, disposal of drill
cuttings and drilling mud, noise from the drilling operations and power
generation units. The electricity requirement for proposed activities will be
generated using DG sets. No existing resources/water sources
(surface/groundwater) which are currently being used by the villagers for the
purpose of obtaining drinking water, water for irrigation or other purposes
will be tapped. Water will be supplied through new bore wells at site / carried
through tankers to the site, if required.
The
proposal was submitted for EC under EIA, Notification, 2006. Since Out of 6
wells, 2 wells fall within CRZ areas, applied for CRZ clearance. HTL /LTL
demarcation carried out by Space Application Center. The APCZMA has recommended
the project vide letter No. 6279 /CZMA/2010 dated 29.09.2010.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Submit the details of the components/
location of the well in 1:4000 scale CRZ map.
(ii)
Submit the details of Hazardous Waste
generation as per HW (M,H & TM) Rules 2008 and method of disposal –
categorization, quantification & disposal including reuse options proposed
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance after submission of the above information with the above condition in
the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.4
EC and CRZ clearance for
modernization of M.A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium at R.S. No. 2622/4 (Part),
2611/7(Part) & 2622/12, Taluk-Mylapore-Triplicane,
Chennai by M/s Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. (F. No. 11-1/2011-IA III)
As
presented by the project proponent, the project involves
re-construction/modernization of M.A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium. The total
area requirement is 62054.16 sq mtrs. The elevation above Mean Sea Level is +2.0 m.
Distance of the boundary of the plot from HTL is is
25 m and distance of the construction from HTL is 40 m. The total water
requirement in Regular Days is 55 KLD/day and in Match days is 105 KLD/day. The
total power requirement is 426 KW. The solid waste shall be collected in three
different points and shall be disposed through Neal Metal Fanalca.
The total cost of the project is Rs. 88 crores.
The
existing stadium is 40 years old and to meet ICC requirement, modernization was
carried out. Total plot area will be
62054.16, ground coverage area 9800 sqm. Block -2
with 31, 812.32 sqm is proposed. Total built up area
after modernization, the built up area including Block -1 will be 49,598.88 sqm. Green belt proposed at 5400 sqm
area. The site falls with CRZ –II area. The SCZMA has recommended the project.
The construction has already been started hence it amounts to violation and
shall be dealt as per OM dated 16.11.2010.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Intersection
improvement and facility for conflict free pedestrian movement shall be
provided.
(ii)
Public
transport facilities from the nearby bus stops / metro station shall be
provided.
(iii)
DMP along
with emergency evacuation shall be prepared in consultation with local authority
and put in place. Copy of the DMP shall be submitted to RO, MoEF
(iv)
Proponent
has already submitted Board resolution as per OM as per 16.11.2010 for the
construction carried out prior to the clearance.
The Committee recommends the proposal for EC and
CRZ Clearance after taking action as per OM dated 16.11.2010 with the above
condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.5
Environmental Clearance and CRZ clearance for the establishment of Captive
Jetty for the proposed Ultra Mega Thermal Power Project at Cheyyur,
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu (F. No. 10-18/2009-IA.III)
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent requested
for postponement
4.6
CRZ Clearance for Mining of rare
Minerals in Karaichitthu Village of Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelvleli Distt. by M/s Thiru K. Thangaraj. (F. No. 11-68/2011-IA-III)
As presented by the project
proponent, the proposal involves mining of rare Mineral at S.No.239/1C, 239/1A,
1B1, 240/14,16 at Karaichithu
pudur village of Radhapuram
Taluk, Tirunelveli
District, Tamil Nadu over an extent of 3.54.91Hectares (patta
lands). The mine site is devoid of
forest lands and sand dunes. The project cost is 7.5 lakhs. The wave and wind action
which are bringing rare mineral from the sea, formed mineral deposits in the
sea shore. This deposits rich in garnet which is used in Abrasive
industry to manufacture Grinding wheels, and it is also used as water filteration agent. Mining of this Garnet Sand deposit will
be carried out by scooping , by spades and baskets by manual labour
and transported to the Mineral Separation Plant through trucks/lorries. The
mining depth is upto 1 mts only. The total
production will be 15 Tons per day. There will be only one trip in a day for
the transportation. The mineral separation plant is located outside the CRZ
area at a distance of 2kms from the mine site. The approach road to the mine
site is owned by k.Thangaraj. After, the separation of Garnet the waste
sand is brought back to mine site for refilling the mined out pits.
The total man power required
for mine operation will be 30 persons. Fresh water required for domestic use is
1KLD. About 0.75KLD of sewage effluent
is generated which will be treated through septic and dispersion trench located
outside the CRZ area. No Ground water
will be extracted in the CRZ area. As
the mining process does not involve any water usage and effluent generation, hence
there will not be any impact on the water regime due to mining activity. Beach
sand Mining process does not have impact on Air Quality. However, to control
dust emission during transportation (one truck per day)
water sprinklers will be adopted and all transport vehicles will be
covered with Tarpaulin sheets. After
mining is carried out, the mined out area will be refilled with waste sand
transported from the mineral
separation plant and
also through the Natural
Deposition of mineral sand occurs by wind action. Thus the soil status of mined
area is restored to the original state.
During mining operation, all labours will be
provided with safety shoes, Helmets, Hand gloves, face masks as per statutory
requirements. Regular Health Monitoring of Staff and Labour
will be carried out to identify any Occupational Health Diseases.
Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone
Management Authority has recommended the project vide letter No.
/6221/EC-3/2010-4 dated 19.09.2011. As
per TCZMA, the entire mine site is falling between 0mts and 200 mts from the HTL of sea.
During discussion, the following points
emerged:
(i) There shall
be no mining in intertidal zone There shall be no
mechanical mining.
(ii)
The balance sand after removal of
rare minerals shall be refilled.
Site photographs shall be submitted before
and after the mining
activity to RO of MoEF.
(iii)
There shall be no ground water drawal in CRZ area
(iv) Submit
the details of dust control during transportation.
(v) Submit the details of the road
connectivity.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance after submission of the
information at (iv) & (v) with the above
conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.7
CRZ
clearance of Mining of naturally deposited rare mineral Vanogiri
Village, Sirkoli Talum, Nagapattinam distt. by M/s Yes Yes Minerals Poolambvadi. (F. No. 11-67/2011-IA-III.
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.8 CRZ Clearance for laying of Strom
Water Outfall Pipelines to sea for Paradip Refinery
Project by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (F.No.
11-86/2011-IA III)
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves laying of Storm water drainage pipe from their Refinery Project at Paradip, Odisha . It is stated that the Environment clearance was earlier issued by the Ministry for Integrated Refinery cum Petro Chemical Complex. In compliance of EC, it is proposed to lay two nos. of pipe lines for a length of 600 mts for disposal of excess storm water from the Refinery Complex into Sea. They submitted the proposal to Orissa Coastal Zone Management Authority, however, the tenure of the Authority was over by July, 2011.
During
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The
Committee noted that the proposed outfall pipeline is purely for disposal of
surplus rainwater. Hence it will not attract the 4 .2 (i)
of CRZ
Notification, 2011.
(ii)
The
proposed storm water line will be laid along the wastewater pipeline corridor
which was accorded CRZ clearance for disposal of wastewater after the
recommendation of the SCZMA. However, the proponent shall submit the CRZ map
showing the proposed pipeline route to SCZMA with a copy to the Ministry before commencement of the
work.
(iii)
The
facility to dispose the excess storm water and open channel will not be
feasible in view of the contour and hydrology of the area.
(iv)
The
unit shall provide separate drains and collection system at the process area so
as to prevent any possible mixing of process spillage in to storm water as
proposed.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.9 Finalization
of ToR for proposed Bulk Cargo Jetty Terminal
Facilities on Mahanadi River at Paradip, Orissa by
M/s Essar Dredging Limited. (F. No.
11-69/2011-IA-III)
As presented by the proponent the proposal is for
establishing a jetty terminal on the southern bank of the Mahanadi River and
adjacent to the Integrated Steel Plant (ISP) being set up by Essar Steel Limited for which Environmental Clearance has
been granted by the MoEF. The terminal will handle
import of raw materials including coal and limestone for the under-construction
pellet plant, captive power plant and the proposed steel plant as well as
evacuate pellets produced by the pellet plant and finished steel products
manufactured by the ISP.
The proposed project
consists of setting-up of a jetty – about 1000 m long and 50 m wide, a
stack yard of about 30 ha adjoining the jetty and an approach road to connect
the stack yard with facilities of the pellet plant, steel plant and captive
power plant as well as the NH-5A which is in the vicinity. The stack yard will
be used as back-up area for the jetty for temporary storage of raw materials
received at the jetty and the finished goods from the ISP for export. The
geographical coordinates of the jetty location are 20°19`54.63" –
20°19`45.92" N and 86°37`11.33" – 86°37`44.64" E.
The jetty will be used for lighterage
operations in which the cargo would be received / transported from / to the
mother ship anchored off Paradip through barges of
appropriate size during fair weather. During monsoon season the mother vessels
will be berthed at the Paradip port. The navigational
channel proposed for the movement of barges in and out of Mahanadi will be
about 10 km long and 110 m wide and will use the naturally available depth.
Some capital dredging however is required to clear a few pockets of siltation
sites and the quantity estimated is about 0.54 million cubic meters.
The dredged material obtained from capital dredging will
be used for filling of 30 ha stack yard which needs to be raised at the same
level as the ISP area. The dredged material obtained from the maintenance
dredging which is estimated to be around 0.5 million cubic meters will be used
in the land area identified for the steel plant.
The capital cost of the proposed jetty terminal is
estimated to be about ` 465 Crores with the operating
cost of around 36 Crores. It is proposed to complete
the project in 12 months after getting all statutory permissions and
clearances.
The CRZ map in 1:4000 scale
showing the proposed developments is prepared by the National Institute of
Oceanography, which is one of the agencies approved by the MoEF.
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the
following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine the Environmental setting up to 10 km radius including eco- sensitive
areas- mangroves etc.
(ii)Conduct
the shore line change study to examine the erosion status. If site falls in
high erosion zone, the project is not permissible as per the CRZ Notification,
2011.
(iii)
Submit the details of dredging, quality including
its toxic metals (Cr+Arsenic, Mercury and lead), and
method of its disposal.
(iv)
Marine Traffic should not affect others, submit the
analysis.
(v)
Examine and submit details of connectivity to the
site through rail/road network and likely impacts due to the project along with
the mitigation measures.
(vi)
Submit details of type of cargo expected to be
handled and the likely impact along with mitigation measures.
(vii)
Submit the recommendations of the SCZMA. The proponent shall submit the HTL/LTL map of 1:
4000 scale prepared by an authorized agency superimposed with the layout.
(viii)
Study the likely impact on Marine Environment
(MEIA) and submit EMP with budgetary provisions and Study the impact on the
Fishing activity Total number of people
engaging in fishing /other fisheries related activities in the study area.
(ix)
Submit the details of back up stockyard and dust
suppression measures.
(x)
Submit the details of the storage yards & green
belt development with a suitable map
(xi)
Submit the details of leachate
collection and treatment.
(xii)
Submit the details of solid waste and its
management.
(xiii)
Submit the details of water requirement and source.
(xiv)
Submit the details on the wastewater treatment.
(xv)
Submit details of storm
water management
(xvi)
Project
specific oil contingency plan shall be prepared. Infrastructure requirement shall be assessed.
(xvii)
Submit details of Risk Assessment and project
specific Disaster Management Plan including emergency evacuation during natural
and man-made disaster like floods, cyclone, tsunami and earth quakes etc.
(xviii) Examine the cumulative impact taking in to
consideration of the developments in the vicinity.
(xix) Action plan to comply the relevant provisions
of MSIHC Rules shall be addressed
(xx)
Action plan to comply the relevant provisions
of HW (M&TM) Rules shall be addressed
(xxi) Action plan
to comply the relevant provisions of MARPOL shall be addressed
(xxii)
Submit details of Environmental Management Plan and
Environmental Monitoring Plan with parameters and costs.
Public hearing to be
conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment
Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addressed in
the Environmental Management Plan.
The Committee recommended that a
detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be prepared as per the above additional
TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry as per the Notification.
4.10 Finalization
for ToR for development of Port at Positra,
Gujarat by M/s Port of Posithra .[
F. No. 10-65/2007-IA-III]
As presented by the project proponent, the
proposal is for renewal of the TOR for development of Port at Positra,
Gujarat by Port of Positra. The Government of
Gujarat announced its Port Policy in December, 1995 identifying 10 green field
sites for development as direct berthing deep water port along its coastline. Positra was one of them.
Positra is situated in the Gulf of Kutch,
about 30 Kms. from Dwarka
in the Jamnagar district.
The State Government selected Gujarat Positra Port Company Limited as joint venture partner for
the development of Positra Port. Gujarat Maritime
Board, being the nodal agency for the development on the coast of Gujarat state
in June 1996 assigned preparation of a “Detailed Project Report (DPR)” & to
carry out Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study to
Frederick R Harris & NIO, Goa respectively. The reports submitted in 1998
suggested that development of Positra is feasible and
can trigger off fast economic development on the west coast and the
underdeveloped portion of Gujarat. The project as envisaged,
is for development of two terminals, one each for containers and bulk cargo
with relevant approaches, stack yard facilities, support and back up
infrastructure facilities such as residential accommodation, rail, roads etc.
Port of Positra
will have a natural draft of about 18-24 meters, which means that it is capable
enough to handle the existing ships of all sizes and the next generation ships.
Positra is surrounded by natural islands and it is
having tranquil water. Access to and from the proposed Port of Positra will be through two natural channels. More than
3000 Hectares land has already been acquired by GMB for development of the
port. Positra can easily be connected with the
present railway network at Mithapur which is about 9 kms away. RITES is carrying out
the feasibility studies for rail connection. Road connectivity is there up to Positra village which is just 3 kms
away from the site. New road from Positra village to
the site has to be constructed. GPPCL moved an application to the MoEF on 12th April 2007 for approval of the Terms
of Reference for EIA study at Positra and the same
was approved by the Ministry vide its letter dated 01st Aug. 2007.
NEERI was engaged in Sep 2007 to carry out
the EIA study and Indomer, Chennai appointed to
conduct the seabed engineering study, under the aegis of NEERI. On shore studies completed by NEERI. Offshore studies have not yet been completed
as permission for the same is awaited from relevant authorities.
ToR has expired on 31st July
2011, hence the need for renewal of the TOR for completion of the EIA study.
During discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The Committee noted that there is no
change in the project component, hence the same ToR
can be considered. However, the proponent shall carryout additional studies if
any required in view of the OM’s scenario issued by the Ministry till date
including Cumulative EIA considering the adjacent developments. And as per the
EIA guidance manual of the Ministry
The
Committee recommends for the renewal of the ToR
subject to the above condition.
4.11 Finalization of ToR
for proposed integrated Solid Waste Management Facility, Itanagar,
Arunachal Pradesh by M/s Deptt.
of Urban Development and Housing, Govt. of Arunachal
Pradesh, Itanagar. (F. No. 10-97/2011-IA-III)
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.12 Finalisation of ToR for
rehabilitation and up gradation to 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration of
Sheohar –Sitamarhi-Jaynagar-
Narahia section NH-104 by M/s NH Works Circle, RCD
Patna Bihar [F. No. 10-80/2011-IA-III]
As presented by the project
proponent, the proposal involves rehabilitation and up gradation to 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration of Sheohar –Sitamarhi-Jaynagar- Narahia section NH-104. The project road starts from Sheohar
at km. 40.000 and terminates near Narhiya at km.
217.000. Total length of project road is 177 km. The existing road would be
upgraded to 2-lane/ 2-lane with paved shoulders configuration and strengthening
with provision of capacity augmentation. Funding agency for this project is
World Bank. The project road traverses through three districts viz. km 40.000
to km. 48.400 in Sheohar, Km. 48.400 to km. 111.000
in Sitamarhi and km.111.000 to km. 217.000 in Madhubani in state of Bihar. The project road passes
through plain terrain. The project road is falling in flood affected area and
IRC guidelines will be adopted to raise embankment height at overtopping
locations. The existing road has broadly 20m RoW but
varies from 4m to 20m. The proposed RoW is 30 m for
bypasses, 20m for open areas/realignments and minimum 14m for built-up areas
subject to availability of land. The project road is almost running parallel to
Nepal border and touching its boundary from km 93.540 to 94.800. The road side plantation along the existing
project road, from km 111.200 to km. 116.500, km. 130.200 to km. 165.100, km.
173.600 to km. 216.000 is declared as notified
protected forest. No national park/ wildlife sanctuary/ biosphere
reserve is falling within 10 km radius of project road. About 69.806 ha land is proposed to be
acquired. There are 10 nos. major bridges in which 6 nos. will be reconstructed
and 4 nos. retained. Out of 57 nos. existing minor bridges, 45 nos. to be
reconstructed, 07 nos. to be retained, 04 to be abandoned, 01 no. to be merged
with major bridge and 03 nos. are proposed for new construction. 241 nos.
culverts have been proposed for reconstruction/new construction. There are
major intersection with NH-77, NH-105, and NH-57, SH-54, SH-75 and SH-51. All
intersections will be improved. 2 nos.
bypasses and 4 nos. major realignments have been proposed. Major settlements along the project are Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Piprahi, Parsauni, Riga, Dumara, Bathnaha, Sursand, Choraut, Parihar, Madhwapur, Harlakhi, Basopatti, Jaingar, Ladania, Lakaha and Laukahi etc.
About 3286 nos. trees growing
in RoW are proposed to be felled for which
compensatory afforestation will be done. About 3260
nos. structures (kachcha, pacca,
semi pacca), 123 nos.
religious structure/ places, 6 nos. hospitals and 53 nos. school buildings
exist along the road and few of them will be affected. Efforts will be made to
minimize the impacts. Affected families will be compensated as per World Bank
policy. Total project construction cost is 577.68 crore.
The budget for environment management has been worked out approximate 3.15 crore.
During the discussions,
the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine and submit a brief description of the
project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the
country.
(ii)
The proposal indicates the acquisition of protected forest
land. Necessary stage –I forestry clearance shall be obtained as per OM dated
31.03.2011 and submitted along with final EIA report.
(iii)
Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed
project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any
statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.
(iv)
Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such
as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation,
cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves,
notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for
important locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing
techniques followed by ground truthing and also
through secondary data sources.
(v)
Describe various alternatives considered,
procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with
reasons.
(vi)
Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of
1: 25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both
single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands,
water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as
railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on
1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way
namely trees, structures including archeological
& religious, monuments etc. if any.
(vii)
If the proposed route is passing through any hilly
area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to
pass through cutting or embankment/ control of soil erosion from embankment.
(viii)
If the proposed route involves tunnelling, the
details of the tunnel and locations of tunnelling with geological structural
fraction should be provided. In case the
road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage,
flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years
in the area should be examined.
(ix)
The projects is passing through an Elephant
Corridor a map duly authenticated by
Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and
the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be
furnished at the stage of EC. An underpass in Elephant corridor shall be
provided.
(x)
Study
regarding the Animal bypasses / underpasses etc. across the habitation areas
shall be carried out. Adequate cattle
passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the
stretches passing through habitation areas.
(xi)
It is
indicated that 3286 nos. trees are
proposed to be cut, the information should be provided about their species and
whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Necessary green
belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge
and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.
(xii)
If the proposed route is passing through a city or
town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the
necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined
and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside
amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas
including public conveyance, etc.
(xiii)
Submit
details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of
underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.
(xiv)
Assess whether there is a possibility that the
proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in the surrounding areas
(e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents).
(xv) Clearly indicate/provide details regarding the
location, date (along with site photographs with the background of monitoring
equipments and/or sample collection in process) and protocol adopted for
sampling and analysis of various environmental parameters as a part of the
baseline data collection.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry,
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xvii)
Climate and meteorology (max and min temperature,
relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical cyclone and snow fall); the
nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological
data have been obtained to be indicated.
(xviii)
The air quality monitoring should be carried out as
per the new notification issued on 16th November, 2009.
(xix)
Identify project activities during construction and
operation phases, which will affect the noise levels and the potential for
increased noise resulting from this project. Discuss the effect of noise levels
on near by habitation during the construction and
operational phases of the proposed highway. Identify noise reduction measures
and traffic management strategies to be deployed for reducing the negative
impact if any. Prediction of noise
levels should be done by using mathematical modelling at different representative
locations.
(xx)
Examine the
impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from
crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for
transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality
using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement
and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation
in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.
(xxi)
Also examine and submit the details about the
protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during
construction stage.
(xxii)
If the proposed route involves cutting of earth,
the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and
quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/
dump site along with necessary permission.
(xxiii)
If the proposed route is passing through low lying
areas, details of fill materials and initial and final levels after filling
above MSL, should be examined and submit.
(xxiv)
Examine and submit the water bodies including the
seasonal ones within the corridor of impacts along with their status,
volumetric capacity and quality likely impacts on them due to the project.
(xxv)
Examine and submit details of water quantity
required and source of water including water requirement during the
construction stage with supporting data and also classification of ground water
based on the CGWA classification.
(xxvi)
Examine and submit the details of measures taken
during constructions of bridges across river/canal/major or minor drains
keeping in view the flooding of the rivers and the life span of the existing
bridges. Provision of speed breakers,
safety signals, service lanes and foot paths should be examined at appropriate
locations through out the proposed road to avoid the
accidents.
(xxvii)
If there will be any change in the drainage pattern
after the proposed activity, details of changes shall be examined and
submitted.
(xxviii)
Rain water
harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water
table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.
(xxix)
If there is a possibility that the
construction/widening of road will cause impact such as destruction of forest,
poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine the impact and submit
details.
(xxx)
Submit the
details of road safety, signage, service roads,
vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xxxi)
IRC
guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.
(xxxii)
Submit
details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
(xxxiii)
Examine
road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System
training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and
submit the traffic management plan.
(xxxiv)
Accident
data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and
identify trends – incase of expansion of the existing
highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to
accident victims.
(xxxv)
If the
proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for
which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.
(xxxvi)
Details of
the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by
land acquisition and their financial loses annually.
(xxxvii)
Detailed
R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population
in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population,
site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/ employment
and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being
offered, etc and the schedule of the
implementation of the project specific.
(xxxviii)Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions
should be made in the budget.
(xxxix)
Estimated
cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding
agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details
of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R
Plan.
(xl)
Submit
environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz.
construction and operation.
General
Guidelines:
(i)
The EIA
document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.
(ii)
The status
of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically
mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the
sector for which this EIA is prepared.
(iii)
On the
front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name of the consultant/consultancy firm
along with their complete details including their accreditation, if any shall
be indicated. The consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an
undertaking to the effect that the prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project
proponent and additional TOR given by the MoEF) have
been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009).
(iv)
While
submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name of the experts associated
with/involved in the preparation of these reports and the laboratories through
which the samples have been got analysed should be stated in the report. It
shall clearly be indicated whether these laboratories are approved under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please refer
MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The
project leader of the EIA study shall also be mentioned.
(v)
All the TOR
points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be
covered.
General Guidelines:
(i)
The EIA document shall be printed on
both sides, as for as possible.
(ii)
The status of accreditation of the EIA
consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically mentioned. The consultant shall
certify that his accreditation is for the sector for which this EIA is
prepared.
(iii)
On the front page of EIA/EMP reports,
the name of the consultant/consultancy firm along with their complete details
including their accreditation, if any shall be indicated. The consultant while
submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an undertaking to the effect that the
prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project proponent and additional TOR given
by the MoEF) have been complied with and the data
submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office
memorandum dated 4th August, 2009).
(iv)
While submitting the EIA/EMP reports,
the name of the experts associated with/involved in the preparation of these
reports and the laboratories through which the samples have been got analysed
should be stated in the report. It shall clearly be indicated whether these
laboratories are approved under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the
rules made there under (Please refer MoEF office
memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The project leader of the EIA study shall
also be mentioned.
(v)
All the TOR points as presented before
the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.
Public
hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental
Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should
be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan. A detailed draft EIA/EMP
report should be prepared as per the above additional TOR and should be
submitted to the Ministry as per the Notification.
Any further
clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts
due to the project and mitigative measure, project
proponent can refer to the model ToR available on
Ministry website “http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”
4.13 Finalization
for ToR for 2 lane with
paved shoulder of Ajmer - Nagaur Section KM.0/0 to
161/0 of NH-89 by M/s Superintending Engineer, PWD, NH Circle, Bikaner (F. No.
10-96/2011-IA-III)
As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves 2 laning with paved shoulder of Ajmer - Nagaur Section KM.0/0 to 161/0 of NH-89. The existing project highway starts from Ajmer near Ashoka Gardern i.e. Km 388/0 on NH-8 and end at Nagaur at Chainage 161/0 on NH-89. Length of Existing road is 161 km. The project road comprising two district Ajmer (length 31km) and Nagaur (length 130 km). The existing carriageway having single lane carriageway (length 7 km) between km 78/0 to 85/0 , intermediate lane (length 22.2 km) between 2/8 to 24/0 and two lane (130km) between km 24/0 to km 78/0 and 85/0 to km 161/0 and four lane divided carriageway (length 1.8) between km 0/0 to 2/8 is two lanes except 0/0 to 24/0 and 78/0 to 85/0. The traffic density on the project highway ranges from 7066 and 10059 PCU. The existing road passes through very congested areas such as Hokra, Kanas, Pushkar, Thanwala, Padu Kala, Ren, Kuchera, Inana where traffic remains usually held up.
Proposed
project highway starts from km 386/540 near Akashwani
Kendra, Ajmer and ends at km 157/0 near Ashiyana
Village (Crossing Point of
Proposed Nagaur Ring Road). The proposed bypasses (38.6 km) are Ajmer-Pushkar Bypass-22 km length
(ii) Thanwala bypass – 3.35 km (iii)
Padu kala bypass-
3.0 km, Ren bypass – 2.35 km (v) Kuchera bypass
– 4.2 km (vi) Inana
bypass - 3.7 km. Length of realignment
due to curve improvement is 4.55 km and 27 km section of existing road is
proposed for raising. Proposed length of project highway is 148.25 km. 1 no.
ROB at Ren, 1 no. Grade Separated
Structure at Start Point (junction with NH-8) and 3 nos. Vehicular
Underpass are proposed. 2 number toll plaza and 1 no.
truck lay bays (Both
side) and 9 no. bus byes (Both Side), 1 no. Major Bridge and
5 nos. Minor Bridges are proposed.
During the discussions,
the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine and submit a brief description of the
project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the
country.
(ii)
Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed
project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any
statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.
(iii)
Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such
as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation,
cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves,
notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for
important locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing
techniques followed by ground truthing and also
through secondary data sources.
(iv)
Describe various alternatives considered,
procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with
reasons.
(v)
Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of
1: 25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both
single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands,
water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as
railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on
1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way
namely trees, structures including archeological
& religious, monuments etc. if any.
(vi)
If the proposed route is passing through any hilly
area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to
pass through cutting or embankment/ control of soil erosion from embankment.
(vii) If the proposed route
involves tunnelling, the details of the tunnel and locations of tunnelling with
geological structural fraction should be provided. In case the road passes through a flood plain
of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on
flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.
(viii) The projects is passing
through an Elephant Corridor a map duly
authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the
project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife
Warden thereon should be furnished at the stage of EC. An underpass in Elephant
corridor shall be provided.
(ix)
Study
regarding the Animal bypasses / underpasses etc. across the habitation areas
shall be carried out. Adequate cattle
passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the
stretches passing through habitation areas.
(x)
It is
indicated that 2550 trees are proposed to be cut, the information should be
provided about their species and whether it also involved any protected or
endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the
highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular
maintenance.
(xi)
If the proposed route is passing through a city or
town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the
necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined
and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside
amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas
including public conveyance, etc.
(xii)
Submit
details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of
underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.
(xiii) Assess whether there is
a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in
the surrounding areas (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and
traffic accidents).
(xiv)
Clearly
indicate/provide details regarding the location, date (along with site
photographs with the background of monitoring equipments and/or sample
collection in process) and protocol adopted for
sampling and analysis of various environmental parameters as a part of the
baseline data collection.
(xv)
Examine and
submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project
road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry,
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xvii) Climate and meteorology
(max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical
cyclone and snow fall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.
(xviii) The air quality
monitoring should be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16th
November, 2009.
(xix) Identify project
activities during construction and operation phases, which will affect the
noise levels and the potential for increased noise resulting from this project.
Discuss the effect of noise levels on near by
habitation during the construction and operational phases of the proposed
highway. Identify noise reduction measures and traffic management strategies to
be deployed for reducing the negative impact if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by
using mathematical modelling at different representative locations.
(xx)
Examine the
impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from
crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for
transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality
using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement
and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation
in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.
(xxi)
Also examine and submit the details about the
protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during
construction stage.
(xxii)
If the proposed route involves cutting of earth,
the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and
quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/
dump site along with necessary permission.
(xxiii) If the proposed route
is passing through low lying areas, details of fill materials and initial and
final levels after filling above MSL, should be examined and submit.
(xxiv) Examine and submit the
water bodies including the seasonal ones within the corridor of impacts along
with their status, volumetric capacity and quality likely impacts on them due
to the project.
(xxv) Examine and submit
details of water quantity required and source of water including water
requirement during the construction stage with supporting data and also
classification of ground water based on the CGWA classification.
(xxvi)
Examine and submit the details of measures taken
during constructions of bridges across river/canal/major or minor drains
keeping in view the flooding of the rivers and the life span of the existing
bridges. Provision of speed breakers,
safety signals, service lanes and foot paths should be examined at appropriate
locations through out the proposed road to avoid the
accidents.
(xxvii) If there will be any
change in the drainage pattern after the proposed activity, details of changes
shall be examined and submitted.
(xxviii)
Rain water
harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water
table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.
(xxix) If there is a
possibility that the construction/widening of road will cause impact such as
destruction of forest, poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine
the impact and submit details.
(xxx)
Submit the
details of road safety, signage, service roads,
vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xxxi)
IRC
guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.
(xxxii)
Submit
details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
(xxxiii)
Examine
road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System
training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and
submit the traffic management plan.
(xxxiv)
Accident
data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and
identify trends – incase of expansion of the existing
highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to
accident victims.
(xxxv)
If the
proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for
which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.
(xxxvi)
Details of
the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by
land acquisition and their financial loses annually.
(xxxvii)
Detailed
R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population
in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population,
site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/ employment
and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being
offered, etc and the schedule of the
implementation of the project specific.
(xxxviii)
Submit
details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made
in the budget.
(xxxix)
Estimated
cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding
agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details
of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R
Plan.
(xl)
Submit
environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz.
construction and operation.
General
Guidelines:
(i)
The EIA
document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.
(ii)
The status
of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically
mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the
sector for which this EIA is prepared.
(iii)
On the
front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name of the consultant/consultancy firm
along with their complete details including their accreditation, if any shall
be indicated. The consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an
undertaking to the effect that the prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project
proponent and additional TOR given by the MoEF) have
been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009).
(iv)
While
submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name of the experts associated
with/involved in the preparation of these reports and the laboratories through
which the samples have been got analysed should be stated in the report. It
shall clearly be indicated whether these laboratories are approved under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please refer
MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The
project leader of the EIA study shall also be mentioned.
(v)
All the TOR
points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be
covered.
Any further clarification on carrying out the above studies including
anticipated impacts due to the project and mitigative
measure, project proponent can refer to the model ToR
available on Ministry website “http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”
Public hearing to be conducted at two districts for
the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification,
2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addresses in the
Environmental Management Plan. A detailed draft EIA/EMP
report should be prepared as per the above additional TOR and should be
submitted to the Ministry as per the Notification.
4.14
Finalisation
of ToR for Two lanning with
paved shoulder of Suratgarh-Sri Ganganagar
section from Km.173/0 to Km.248/650 of NH-15 by Superintendent Engineer, PWD,
NH-Circle, Bikaner, Rajesthan .
(F. No. 10-111/2011-IA-III)
As presented by the project proponent, the
project involves 2 lanning with paved shoulder of Suratgarh-Sri Ganganagar section
from Km.173/0 to Km.248/650 of NH-15. The road passes through the Manaksar, Bhagwansar, Kainchia, Khuni Chak, Ganeshgarh, 22 ML, Mahiyawali, Netewala, Sriganganagar, Sadhuwali.
The alignment takes off from km stone 173 of NH-15. The total road length is
75.650 km. The ROW is 45m. There are 05 major junctions, 02 major bridge, 10
minor bridges and 140 culverts. There are 05 major intersection and 44 minor
intersections. There are 02 numbers of railway crossings and 10 numbers of
villages through which alignment passes through. The total water requirement is
350 KL/day. The total construction cost is Rs. 224.03 crores.
During the discussions,
the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine and submit a brief description of the
project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the
country.
(ii)
Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed
project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any
statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.
(iii)
Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such
as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation,
cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves,
notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for important
locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing techniques
followed by ground truthing and also through
secondary data sources.
(iv)
Describe various alternatives considered,
procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with
reasons.
(v)
Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of
1: 25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both
single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands,
water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as
railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on
1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way
namely trees, structures including archeological
& religious, monuments etc. if any.
(vi)
If the proposed route is passing through any hilly
area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to
pass through cutting or embankment/ control of soil erosion from embankment.
(vii) If the proposed route
involves tunnelling, the details of the tunnel and locations of tunnelling with
geological structural fraction should be provided. In case the road passes through a flood plain
of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on
flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.
(viii) The projects is passing
through an Elephant Corridor a map duly
authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the
project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife
Warden thereon should be furnished at the stage of EC. An underpass in Elephant
corridor shall be provided.
(ix)
Study
regarding the Animal bypasses / underpasses etc. across the habitation areas
shall be carried out. Adequate cattle
passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the
stretches passing through habitation areas.
(x)
It is
indicated that 255
trees are proposed to be cut, the information should be provided about their
species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species.
Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper
central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.
(xi)
If the proposed route is passing through a city or
town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the
necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined
and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside
amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas
including public conveyance, etc.
(xii)
Submit
details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of
underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.
(xiii) Assess whether there is
a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in
the surrounding areas (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and
traffic accidents).
(xiv)
Clearly
indicate/provide details regarding the location, date (along with site
photographs with the background of monitoring equipments and/or sample
collection in process) and protocol adopted for
sampling and analysis of various environmental parameters as a part of the
baseline data collection.
(xv)
Examine and
submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project
road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry,
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xvii) Climate and meteorology
(max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical
cyclone and snow fall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.
(xviii) The air quality
monitoring should be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16th
November, 2009.
(xix) Identify project
activities during construction and operation phases, which will affect the
noise levels and the potential for increased noise resulting from this project.
Discuss the effect of noise levels on near by
habitation during the construction and operational phases of the proposed
highway. Identify noise reduction measures and traffic management strategies to
be deployed for reducing the negative impact if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by
using mathematical modelling at different representative locations.
(xx)
Examine the
impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from
crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for
transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality
using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement
and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation
in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.
(xxi)
Also examine and submit the details about the
protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during
construction stage.
(xxii)
If the proposed route involves cutting of earth,
the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and
quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/
dump site along with necessary permission.
(xxiii) If the proposed route
is passing through low lying areas, details of fill materials and initial and
final levels after filling above MSL, should be examined and submit.
(xxiv) Examine and submit the
water bodies including the seasonal ones within the corridor of impacts along
with their status, volumetric capacity and quality likely impacts on them due
to the project.
(xxv) Examine and submit
details of water quantity required and source of water including water
requirement during the construction stage with supporting data and also
classification of ground water based on the CGWA classification.
(xxvi)
Examine and submit the details of measures taken
during constructions of bridges across river/canal/major or minor drains
keeping in view the flooding of the rivers and the life span of the existing
bridges. Provision of speed breakers,
safety signals, service lanes and foot paths should be examined at appropriate
locations through out the proposed road to avoid the
accidents.
(xxvii) If there will be any
change in the drainage pattern after the proposed activity, details of changes
shall be examined and submitted.
(xxviii)
Rain water
harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water
table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.
(xxix) If there is a
possibility that the construction/widening of road will cause impact such as
destruction of forest, poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine
the impact and submit details.
(xxx)
Submit the
details of road safety, signage, service roads,
vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xxxi)
IRC
guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.
(xxxii)
Submit
details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
(xxxiii)
Examine
road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System
training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and
submit the traffic management plan.
(xxxiv)
Accident
data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and
identify trends – incase of expansion of the existing
highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to
accident victims.
(xxxv)
If the
proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for
which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.
(xxxvi)
Details of
the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by
land acquisition and their financial loses annually.
(xxxvii)
Detailed
R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population
in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population,
site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/ employment
and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being
offered, etc and the schedule of the
implementation of the project specific.
(xxxviii)
Submit
details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made
in the budget.
(xxxix)
Estimated
cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding
agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details
of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R
Plan.
(xl)
Submit
environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz.
construction and operation.
General
Guidelines:
(i)
The EIA
document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.
(ii)
The status
of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically
mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the
sector for which this EIA is prepared.
(iii)
On the
front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name of the consultant/consultancy firm
along with their complete details including their accreditation, if any shall
be indicated. The consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an
undertaking to the effect that the prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project
proponent and additional TOR given by the MoEF) have
been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009).
(iv)
While
submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name of the experts associated
with/involved in the preparation of these reports and the laboratories through
which the samples have been got analysed should be stated in the report. It
shall clearly be indicated whether these laboratories are approved under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please refer
MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The
project leader of the EIA study shall also be mentioned.
(v)
All the TOR
points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be
covered.
Any further
clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts
due to the project and mitigative measure, project
proponent can refer to the model ToR available on
Ministry website “http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”
Public
hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental
Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should
be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan. A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be prepared
as per the above additional TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry as per
the Notification.
2nd Day: 16th
December, 2011
MORNING
SESSION (10.00 A.M – 1.30 P.M)
3. Consideration
of Old Proposals:
3.5
Environmental Clearance for the expansion of
Games Village at Dag, Mouza- Beltalg, Village Basistha, Guwahati, Assam by M/s. Guwahati
Metropolitan Development Authority [F.No.21-25/2011-IA.III]
The project involves
construction of residential complex at Dag No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 38, 31, 32, 49, 18, 14,
12, 30, 33 at Mouza Beltola,
Village Basistha, Guwahati, Assam. The existing development includes
700 residential apartments in 25 towers of G+6 in first phase. The 2nd phase
project involves expansion of games village project on a plot area of
36957 Sq.m. The total plot area of phase I and II is
93645.45 Sq.m. The total built-up area is 2,29,725.24
(Existing Phase-I – 74,321.81 Sq.m and proposed
Phase-II- 1,55,403.43) total number of units proposed in the II-phase is 675.
The total water requirement is 1201 KLD (fresh water requirement 767 KLD). The
capacity of 4 modular STP proposed is 200 KLD each. The treated waste water to
be used for flushing 152 KLD, horticulture 170 KLD & HVAC cooling 112 KLD.
A total solid waste generation is 2.5 T/day + e-waste 2491 kg/day. The power
requirement is 10,066 KW. The total
parking spaces provided for 1749 cars. Total
cost of the project is Rs. 269.81 Crores. The TOR was issued on 12.5.2011.
During the discussion the following
point emerged:
(i)
The car parking shall be converted in to ECS
(ii)
Water balance did not mention the pre- monsoon and
post- Monsoon scenario. Submit the revised water balance chart.
(iii)
Explore the possibilities of enhancing energy
conservation and submit the details.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance after submission of the information at (ii) and (iii)
to the Ministry and incorporation with above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.
Consideration of New Proposals:
4.15 Consideration of
building/construction projects from State of Haryana
The Committee
observed that the proposals from State of Haryana especially from Gurgaon and Faridabad are put up for appraisal in the
Expert Appraisal Committee. Some of the
proposals are even recommended by the State level Environmental Appraisal
Committee. Most of the proposals are
lacking in assured source of water supply both for construction and also for
operation of the project. For construction purposes, proponents/consultants
inform that the water will be supplied through tankers or excess treated waste
water shall be used without even mentioning that from where this water will be made
available. In some of the proposals project proponent presented a letter issued
by Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon that water supply
will be made available in three to five years whereas in other cases no details
were submitted. The Central Ground Water
Authority has declared the area as grey area from where no ground water can be
drawn. The Committee also observed that
HUDA issue licenses to project proponent to buy the land and develop the
project. The surrounding area is all
agricultural land without any infrastructure facilities.
Under these circumstances,
the Committee in its meeting held on 21st – 23rd
September, 2011 felt that the construction/development will not sustain without
a assured source of water supply and suggested that a meeting should be called
for discussions from Central Ground Water Authority, HUDA and Municipal
Corporation of Gurgaon to discuss the availability of
water both for construction and operation phases. The officers may be called during the next
meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee.
Till a assurance is given by the concerned
authorities, the proposals from these places may not be put for appraisal until
and unless the proponent submit the documentary evidence in this regard.
Accordingly, the official
from CGWA, CGWB , HUDA were invited for the meeting. Shri Sushil Gupta ,
Member-Secretary, and Shri. Battacharya, Scientist ‘D’ CGWA, Shri
A.K Bhatia, Central Ground Water Board, Chandigarh have
attended the meeting.
As
per CGWA, no further extraction of ground water is allowed for construction
activities in the 2 districts – Gurugaon &
Faridabad. In water logged area of Gurugon, water drawal is considered case to case basis. For domestic water
drawal, the decision is considered by DC. In Faridabad, outside the Municipal limit, drawal is permissible.
No officials from
the HUDA were present. The Committee decided to give a last chance to HUDA to
give their say in the next meeting.
The Committee after deliberation, decided to
defer the matter for further deliberation.
4.15 Discussion on Strom Water Drainage
Project at Pune, Maharashtra.
The
proposal is of Storm Water Drainage Project of Pune
city to be developed under J.N.N.U.R.M by M/s Pune
Municipal Corporation. Baner Area Sabha
& Jal Biradari have filed
a PIL in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay challenging the concreting the river
bed and the project didn?t
not obtained Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests.
On 5th May, 2011, the Hon?ble Court
directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to state whether it is
necessary for the Pune Municipal Corporation to
obtain Environmental Clearance under the EIA Notification dated 14th
September, 2006 for the project in question. Ministry has filed a reply
affidavit stating that the Strom Water Drainage Project is not listed in
the projects/activities listed in the schedule of EIA Notification 2006
and does not require Environmental
Clearance under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification dated 14th
September, 2006 as amended in 2009. However, implementing agency should address
issues such as hydrology, surface drainage, existing drainage channels, non
point sources of pollutants, soil erosion and sedimentations etc. in their
implementation plan.
Hon’ble
Court order dated 20th June, 2011 is reproduced below:
‘Accordingly,
we direct the petitioner to make representation to Government of India,
Ministry of Environment and Forests within one week from today, highlighting
the all the issues which are sought to be raised before us in this public
interest litigation. The Government of India, Ministry of Environment and
Forests will consider the same in proper perspective and with utmost
expedition.
“it
is expected that the Ministry of Environment and Forests will take decision on
the petitioners representation with utmost expedition and preferable by within
3 weeks from the receipt of their representation.’
The
EAC in its 104th meeting held on 17th - 19th
August, 2011 constituted a sub-committee to visit the site, collect all the
facts and information, have interaction with the Petitioners, concerned
officials from PMC, officials from the Department of Revenue, Irrigation,
Environment and Town Planning and will submit its report to the Expert
Appraisal Committee.
The
Sub Committee comprises of :
(i)
Apurba
Gupta, Former Director Grade Scientist, NEERI and member EAC,
(ii)
Dr. Niraj
Sharma, Scientist CRRI and member EAC,
(iii)
A representative from State
Government of Maharashtra and
(iv)
Director (Scientific), Regional
Office, MoEF, Bhopal
visited the site on
14th -15th September, 2011 and presented their interim
report to the Committee. During
discussions, the EAC felt that as the visit was not concluded and there are
still issues left including the interaction with the petitioners, the
sub-Committee again visited on 3rd
-4th November, 2011. The Sub-Committee report is placed at
Annexure-II. The Sub-Committee report was discussed by the Committee.
Senior officers from Pune Municipal Corporation have attended the meeting. The committee examined the written response of
PMC dated 09.08.2011 with respect to the
various issues of petitioner viz water body Vs
nallah, measures taken towards percolation, maintaining the width of nallah
as per Development Plan, preventing sewerage into drain. Without prejudice to
the above, PMC agreed not to provide bed treatment/ bed concrete where natural
section available is adequate to carry design flood discharge.
Shri Janak Daftary,
Petitioner attended the meeting
and made a presentation. The committee examined the details of the points
presented and submitted through written representation viz. concreting the
water bodies within wet lands, reduction in percolation, loss of bio-diversity,
reduction in width of water bodies etc.
The Committee after deliberation, decided to
defer the matter for further deliberation.
4.16 Reconsideration of Clearance accorded
for developing a Golf Link with Club
House, Cafeteria, Health Club and a need based residential accommodation for
Golf Club in CTS No.1 (Sy. No.161), village Pahadi, Gori Gaon
in Greater Mumbai by M/s Usha Madhu
Development Cooperative Housing Society Ltd (F. No. L-11011/37/2003-IA-III)
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.17 Environmental
Clearance for the construction of “Five Star Hotel” at Guwahati,
Assam by M/s. Chartereel Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
[F.No.21-73/2011-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves,
construction of “Five Star Hotel” at Guwahati,
Assam. The project falls under category
B2 of project activity number 8(a) (Building Construction Projects) of EIA
notification dated 14th September, 2006. Since there is no SEIAA, the project
is being considered by the Ministry.
The
proposed hotel will be developed at Ganeshguri, near Changanmal Sarawgi petrol pump,
G.S. Road, Dispur, Guwahati
-6. The project site comes under jurisdiction of Guwahati
Municipal Development Authority (GMDA). The site is well connected by road
& railway network. Guwahati Railway station is
the nearest railway station from the site at a distance of 5.4 kms. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International
Airport is situated at a distance of 20.5 kms from
the project site.
The
total Plot area is
6798.00 m2, Total built up area (FSI+ Non FSI)
=15295.00+13722.00 m2= 29017.00 m2, with FSI of 2.25.
Building Configuration: 2 Basement + Ground + Service floor + 12 Storey
The source of water during construction phase is Tanker
water and Operation phase is GMC and Treated water from STP, Total Water Demand
:Construction phase: 100 KLD Operation phase: 556 KLD (Potable – 330 KLD &
Non potable 226 KLD) Wastewater generated: 296 KLD, STP capacity: 300 KLD (SAFF
Technology)
Total
waste: 0.67 TPD, Biodegradable waste: 0.30 TPD, Non-biodegradable waste: 0.37
TPD. Power will be met from
Assam Power Generation Co. Ltd. Construction Phase: Connected
Load: 250 KW, Demand Load: 150 KW, Operation Phase : Connected Load: 3780 KW,
Max Demand Load:1564 KW. Back-up Supply: D.G sets for power back up supply, Operation
phase: 2 D.G. sets of 1010 kVA each. 687.22 Sq.m of landscape area will be provided in the hotel. 8 new
trees are proposed to be planted in this project. Parking at Basement 1 & 2
Car Parking – 142, Scooter Parking: 248.
During the discussion, the
following points emerged:
(i)
The area earmarked for Landscape shall be enhanced.
(ii)
There shall be conflict free entry and exit,
(iii)
RWH shall be provided .
(iv)
Parking shall be made as per norms of MoEF and should include for the buses also.
.
(v)
Green belt not less than 33 % shall be developed all along the
periphery.
(vi)
Disaster Management plan including emergency evacuation shall be put in
place and details shall be submitted.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance after submission of the above information to the Ministry and
incorporation with above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.18 Environmental Clearance for the
up-gradation & expansion of Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital at Silivasa
by M/s. Medical Superintendent, Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital [F.No.21-77/2011-IA.III]
The
Committee decided to defer the project, since the project proponent did not
attend the meeting.
4.19 Environmental Clearance for the
construction of Institutional Building “Rajiv
Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology” at Sibsagar, Assam by M/s. Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Petroleum Technology. [F.No.21-84/2011-IA.III]
As presented by the project
proponent, the project involves the construction of institutional building
“Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology” at Sivasagar,
Assam. The total plot area is 404800 sqm. The plot
area for campus development is 148086 sqm and the
total built up area is 37021.5 sqm (Ground + 2,
Blocks-20). The proposed project is 1.5 km
from NH-37. The total water requirement is approx. 155 KLD (Domestic-88 KLD,
Flushing- 37 KLD, Horticulture-20 KLD,
Misc. 5 KLD, Lab-5 KLD).The power requirement is 1990 KVA. The waste water
generated from the complex is about 112 KLD out of which 110 KLD shall be
treated in STP of 135 KLD. The total Solid Waste generation is 429 Kg/day. The
total parking spaces provided for 800 cars. Total cost of the project is Rs.
200 Crores.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
There shall be conflict free entry and exit,
(ii)
DG set shall confirm to the emission and noise standards.
(iii)
The site is to be elevated to 3 m height. Submit the details of
quantity, source of earth/ muck required for such filling.
(iv)
Parking shall be made as per norms of MoEF and should include for the buses also.
.
(v)
Disaster Management plan including emergency evacuation shall be put in
place and details shall be submitted.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance after submission of the above information to the Ministry and
incorporation with above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.20 Environmental
Clearance for the construction of College of Nursing, Institute Block, Library,
Prayer Hall, Multipurpose Hall, Quarters, Hostels for nurses & students
etc. at Christian Medical College, Vellore by M/s. Christian Medical College
& Hospital [F.No.21-76/2011-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves, construction of
College of Nursing, Institute Block, Library, Prayer Hall, Multipurpose Hall,
Quarters, Hostels for nurses & students etc. at
Christian Medical College, Vellore.
The project is construction of College of Nursing including student Nurses
hostel and staff Nurses hostels of Christian Medical College, Kagithapattarai campus, Vellore. It is an educational and
residential development project. It is constructed in a plot area of 63037 m2.
The total built up area is 79929.81 m2. Greenbelt area is 9740 m2.
The project consists of A,B,C & D Quarters Block-
Stilt + 9 floors, College of Nursing Institute block – 3 floors, Prayer hall –
Ground floor, Library – 3 floors. Student Nurses hostel - G + 9floors, Staff
Nurses hostel – G + 9floors and Multipurpose hall-
Ground floor. Estimated population to step-in will be 4932. Parking area
facilities is provided for 377cars and 220 two wheelers. Power back up is
1000KVA be DG sets. The source of water is Ground water. The total water
requirement is 480KLD out of this fresh water requirement is 338KLD and the
treated water recycled is 142KLD. Quantity of sewage generated is 410KLD. STP
capacity is 500KLD. The treated sewage water is to be used for flushing 142 KLD
and gardening 34KLD and the rest 234 KLD will be sent to existing sewer
systems. The organic waste, 1430Kg/day is to be disposed to our centralized
domestic waste management facility at Bagayam.
Inorganic waste of 1775kg/day is to be disposed to authorized recyclers. STP
sludge 160 kg/day is to be used as manure.
During the discussion, the
following points emerged:
(i)
There shall be provisions for pedestrian crossing the roads within the
campus,
(ii)
Water balance shall be revised
and submitted
(iii)
Energy conservation shall be enhanced up to 20 %
(iv)
Parking shall be made as per norms of MoEF and should include for the buses also.
.
(v)
Disaster Management plan including emergency evacuation shall be put in
place and details shall be submitted.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance after submission of the above information to the Ministry and
incorporation with above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.21 Environmental
Clearance for the Construction of Ibis/Novotel Hotel
and Commercial Block at Sy. No. 478/2B Part of Old Mahabalipuram Road, Shollingnallur,
Tambaram taluk, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu by M/s. Srilanand Mansions Pvt. Ltd. [F.No.21-78/2011-IA.III]
As presented by the project
proponent, the proposal involves, Construction of Ibis/Novotel
Hotel and Commercial Block at Sy. No. 478/2B Part of
Old Mahabalipuram Road, Shollingnallur,
Tambaram taluk, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu in an area of 2.88 acres (1.165 Ha), with a builtup
area of 41000 m2 having 2 basements, ground and 11 upper floors. As per MOEF
Notification No S.O.1533 dated 14th Sep 2006, the project is falling
under Project Activity 8(a) Building and Construction Project, Category B.
Since there is no SEIAA, the project is being considered by the Ministry.
The total project cost is Rs.190 Crores
and planned to
complete over a span of two years after obtaining necessary permissions and
market demand. The water required is 549 m3/day
and the source is tankers/municipal supply/wells. The power required is 2500
KVA will be taken from TNEB, for meeting emergency requirement during power
failure, two DG sets (1x1500 KVA + 1x1010 KVA) are proposed and one DG set
(1x1500 KVA) is kept as Standby. To meet the steam and hot water requirement
three boilers of 1500 kg/hr is proposed out of which one is kept as
standby.
The site is adjacent to Old Mahaballipuram
Road opposite Accenture Services private Limited, the Shollinganallur
junction connecting Old Mahaballipuram Road with ECR
Link Road is 0.5 km S. The Tambaram Railway
Station is 12.1 km W, Chennai Airport is 11.0 km NW, Bay
of Bengal is 2.8 km E. The predominant Wind direction during study period is
from SE to NW. The ambient air quality was monitored at 10 locations and the
minimum and maximum PM <10µm, PM <2.5 µm, SO2, NOx recorded are 50.4 to 72.1µg/m3; 18.3 to 28.5
µg/m3; 7.4 to 22.5 µg/m3 and 11.3 to 26.5 µg/m3.
The Boilers and DG sets are provided with 48m and 48.5m (1 m
above the nearest building) stack height respectively to meet the MOEF
guidelines for proper dispersion of the pollutants into atmosphere. The
DG sets are also provided with acoustic enclosure to minimize the noise impacts
on the surroundings. The future predicted baseline values of SO2 and NOx (22.6 and 26.8 µg/m3) after adding the
predicted values of SO2 and NOx (
0.07 and 0.34 µg/m3) from the boiler are within the MOEF
standards of 80 µg/m3.
The wastewater generated 286.3 m3/day is
collected and treated in Sewage Treatment Plant of capacity 290 m3/day.
The treated water will be reused for flushing, HVAC etc. The solid waste 634
kg/day generated will be segregated, recyclable will be sold and rest disposed
to local municipal bins. A greenbelt area of 1196 m2 will be developed around
the project boundary and along the roads. An environmental management plan will
be implemented for Rs.19 lakhs as capital cost and
Rs.9.5 lakhs/annum as recurring cost.
During the discussion, the following points
emerged:
(i)
Parking shall be made as per norms of MoEF and should include for the buses also.
(ii)
Energy conservation shall be enhanced up to 20 %
(i)
Green belt not less than 33 % shall be developed all along the
periphery.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance with above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.22 Environmental
Clearance for the Construction of Residential Complex at Avarampalayam
Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd.
[F.No.21-92/2011-IA.III]
Coromandel Engineering Company
Limited, propose to construct residential buildings in Ganapathy
Village, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District
in the state of Tamil Nadu. Total land area available is 13142.81 Sqm (3.24 Acres). The proposal involves construction of 10
blocks of residential building with a total built up area of 27,417.47 Sqm. The project site is located at 11° 1` 53.98"
North Latitude and 76° 58` 48.22" East Longitude. The location is well
connected by roads. The site is situated in Ganapathy
Village and it is about 3 km away from the centre of the Coimbatore City. The
project does not have any environmentally sensitive area nearby. The
environmental settings of the site are given below.
The power requirement during
operation is about 1.1 MVA which will be sourced from the nearby TNEB grid
which will be distributed through the transformers within our premises. For
emergency purposes, 2 No. of 160 KVA capacity DG sets will be used. The
emissions from the DG sets will be let out only through the stacks with
adequate heights. The increase in the ambient noise levels due to the vehicle
transportation will be controlled by the development of the green cover all
along the internal roads and by implementing better traffic management plans
inside the site premises.
The total water requirement during
operation phase of the project is 111 KLD and the fresh water requirement is
about 57 KLD which will be sourced from TWAD. The wastewater generation from
the project is estimated to be about 80 KLD, which will be treated in a sewage
treatment plant of capacity 100 KLD proposed and will be recycled for flushing and
gardening. It is estimated that the municipal solid wastes will be generated in
the following passion from the development: Biodegradable wastes
: 0.30 Tons/day Non-biodegradable wastes : 0.20 Tons/day Waste from such
bins will be collected separately on daily basis and taken to a separate
centralized collection facility. Final segregation of solid waste into
biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and inert fraction will be done in the
centralized collection facility. The Bio degradable waste the inert fractions
will betreated on Organic Waste Converter and used as
manure. The non bio degradable recyclable wastes will be handed over to
authorized recyclers. Environmental monitoring plan is a vital process of any
management plan of the development project. The environmental monitoring will
be required for the construction and operational phases. All necessary
parameters will be monitored periodically.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
Since there will be addition of 500 sqm to
the built up area, the form –I shall be accordingly revised and submitted.
(ii)
Parking shall be made as per norms of MoEF and should include for the buses also.
(iii)
Green belt not less than 33 % shall be developed all along the
periphery.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance after submission of the above information to the Ministry and
incorporation with above condition in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.24 Environment Clearance for construction of building
for the Plastic Chair Manufacturing unit at Nallangna
Kothapalli, Krishnagiri
District, Tamil Nadu by M/s Neelkamal Ltd. (F. No.
21-121 /2011-IA-III)[Transferred by
IA-II]
As presented by the project
proponent, the proposal involves, construction of building for plastic Chair
Manufacturing unit at Nallangna Kothapalli,
Krishnagiri District, Tamil
Nadu. The
total Land Acquired is 12.64 Ha. The proposed built up area is 19678 Sqm in Phase –I and 116648.671 sqm
in Phase -II. Total area is 12.64 ha. 4.712 ha has
been earmarked for green belt. The production capacity of the unit proposed are
in PHASE I- Furniture – 950 T/M, Material handling Crates / palletes
- 515 T/M, in Phase –II-Furniture – 1250 T/M, Material handling crates /
pallets - 834 T/M. D.G.set 1500 KVA – 2 Nos. with acoustic
enclosure along with stack of 15.5m ht
is proposed..
Water requirement is 375 KLD
which includes 230 KLD for industrial use, 45 KLD for domestic and 100 for
Green belt 4.172 ha (33%). Source of water is ground water. Treated Sewage 45
KLD will be used for Gardening, STP sludge – 0.42 T/M and domestic
solid waste and leaves (organic) – 12.15 T/M used as manure. Construction
debris will be used for filling in the site. No hazardous waste will be
generated by the industrial process.
A recharging pond of size 39m x
39m, 45m x 45m of depth 2m and recharge wells of 8 Nos. will be provided to
recharge the rain water to ground water aquifer. Total Cost of the project is
Rs. 156.4 crore.
During the discussion,
the following point emerged:
(i)
The Committee noted that the details of the water balance chart STP,
Road connectivity, parking plan energy conservation,
Rainwater Harvesting etc were no presented.
.
In
view of the foregoing observations, the committee recommend
to defer the proposal. The proposal shall be reconsidered after the above
observations are addressed and submitted.
4.23 Environmental
Clearance for 4/6 laning of Nagpur-Wainganga bridge section (Bjamdara)
of NH-6 under NHDP phase-III in the State of Maharashtra by M/s. NHAI [F. No.
10-29/2010-IA.III].
As presented by the project proponent,
the project involves widening of 4/6 laning of
Nagpur-Wainganga bridge section of NH-6 under NHDP
phase-III in the State of Maharashtra.
The project road covering a total length of 59.10 Km proposed is 60.63
km. The road passes through Bhandara District (13.00
Km.) and Nagpur District (46.10 Km.). The proposed road falls in agriculture
and barren land (76%) and built up land (24%). The total area of land
requirement is 392.484 ha for this land acquisition will be 12.947 ha. The
existing Right of Way varies from 36 m to 45 m. The proposed ROW is 60m. The
project does not pass through any National Park, Sanctuary and Wild Life
habitation. The proposal will require forest area 4.67 ha. 828 Nos.
Electric poles & 138 Nos. telephone poles shall be relocated. There are 5
major bridges, 11 minor bridges, 20 slab/box culverts; 143 hume pipe culverts on the project road length are
proposed. 8 passenger/ passenger cum animal underpasses and 2 Flyovers are
proposed. Bus bays with shelters are
proposed at 28 locations. Truck lay bays
have been proposed at 2 locations. Service
road of total 37.11 km length (in terms of linear length) is proposed. The
project road passes through 21 Villages. About 5933 trees are going to be cut
for development of the project road against which about 17799 trees are
proposed to be planted. About 50,000 Cum fly ash is proposed to be used in the project. The total
project cost is Rs. 930.683 crore.
The project was examined by the EAC in
its meeting held on 28th
– 29th June, 2010 a d finalised ToR including Public Hearing. Public Hearing conducted on
07.06.2011 at Kampte Municipal Hall, for District
Nagpur and 14.03.2011 at Collectorate Bhandra. The major issues raised are compensation.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
Since the project involves forests land, Stage-I
Forests clearance shall be submitted.
(ii)
The project indicates cutting of 5933 trees for the
widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting
of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation
shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF
and State Forest Division.
(iii)
Rain water
harvesting including oil and grease trap shall be provided. Water harvesting
structures shall be located at every 500 mts along
the road. Vertical drain type rainwater harvesting structures shall be set up
to minimize surface runoff losses of rainwater.
(iv)
R&R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central
Government.
(v)
IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening &
up-gradation of road.
(vi)
The responses/commitments made during public
hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.
(vii)
All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied
with letter and spirit. All the mitigation measures submitted in the EIA report
shall be prepared in a matrix format and the compliance for each mitigation
plan shall be submitted to MoEF along with half
yearly compliance report to MoEF-RO.
(viii)
Fly ash shall be used
for the project as proposed.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above
condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.24 Environmental
Clearance for widening
and improvement of existing two lane to 4/6 lanes of NH-200 (km.0.000 to
km.126.545) from Raipur-Bilaspur section in the state
of Chhattisgarh. By M/s NHAI [F.No.10-39/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the project involves widening and
improvement to 4/6 laning of NH – 200 stretch from
Raipur – Bilaspur.
There will be permanent change in land use at locations of bypasses and
realignments. Bypasses are planned at
Raipur, Charoda, Simga, Limtara, Sargon and Bilaspur.
Total land acquisition is planned around 343.80 Ha. There are approximately 10,032 trees which
require to be cut for widening of the road. The project includes about 160 new
culverts, 3 flyovers, 16 bridges and 1 RoB. The
existing road is crossing Shivnath River and minor
drains and canals. Total length of the project road is 126.8km. The total cost of the project is 1500 crores.
The project was examined by the EAC in
its meeting held on 28th
– 29th June, 2010 a d finalised ToR including Public Hearing. Public Hearing conducted on
15.04.2011 at Raipur and 28.05.2011 at Bilaspur. The
major issues raised are requirement bye passes and compensation.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
The water body on the
proposed road shall not be disturbed and there shall no acquisition of the pond
area for the widening of the road.
(ii)
Since the project involves forests land, Stage-I
Forests clearance shall be submitted.
(iii)
The project indicates cutting of 17478 trees for
the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting
of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation
shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF
and State Forest Division.
(iv)
Rain water
harvesting including oil and grease trap shall be provided. Water harvesting
structures shall be located at every 500 mts along
the road. Vertical drain type rainwater harvesting structures shall be set up
to minimize surface runoff losses of rainwater.
(v)
R&R shall be as per the guidelines of
State/Central Government.
(vi)
IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening &
up-gradation of road.
(vii)
The responses/commitments made during public
hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.
(viii)
All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied
with letter and spirit. All the mitigation measures submitted in the EIA report
shall be prepared in a matrix format and the compliance for each mitigation
plan shall be submitted to MoEF along with half
yearly compliance report to MoEF-RO.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above
condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.25 Environmental
Clearance for Widening and Improvement to 6-laning of Delhi-Agra Section of
NH-2 from km.20.500 to km.199.000 by M/s NHAI
(F. No. 10-40/2010-IA-III)
As presented by the project
proponent, the project involves widening and improvement of 6 laning of Delhi - Agra Section of NH-2 from km 20.500 to km
199.000 in the State of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The portion of road from
Delhi to Agra is having 4-lane divided carriageway configuration. The total length of the road is about 180 km.
The Project road does not pass through any Forest area, Sanctuary or National
park. The project road is close to the boundary of Sur Sarovar
Wildlife Sanctuary for approx 1 km stretch. Approximately 101 villages fall along the project road, 71 villages are in
Uttar Pradesh state and 30 villages in Haryana State. Total number of 2175
commercial structures, 451 residential cum commercial structures, 406
residential structures and 313 boundary walls are required to be
demolished. Total 130 nos. of Common
Property Resources (CPRs) are falling in the project corridor. Approximately 9,571 families including 52,642
persons are likely to be affected due to widening and strengthening of the
existing corridor. The proposed ROW is 60m along the road stretch and 100m near
toll plaza. At all major junctions, flyovers and elevated corridor have been
proposed for uninterrupted flow of traffic. In built-up/urban stretches,
pedestrian subways are provided for local people. There are 14 vehicular under
pass, 10 pedestrian under pass, as 15 -6 lane Flyover, 1-4 Lane Flyover and 2.2
Lane overpass are proposed. bus bays with shelter are proposed along the project
stretch.179 ha. of land will be acquired for
widening. 85 km falls within Taj Trapezium Zone . About
77,760 Cum fly ash is proposed to be used.
The project was examined by the EAC in
its meeting held on 28th
– 29th June, 2010 a d finalised ToR including Public Hearing. Public Hearing conducted on
08.09.2011 at Agra and Mathura 13.010.2011 at Faridabad and Palwal.
The major issues raised are requirement bye passes /under passes and
compensation. M/s NHAI has proposed for 14 new vehicular underpass and 10 nos.
of new cattle underpasses.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
i)
About 85 km length of
the project road passes through Taj Trapesium Zone. All the provision of TTZ / Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court as required for the project shall be
strictly followed.
(i)
The project road is
adjacent to Archeological monument- Sikandra. All the
provision of Archeological Act as required for the project shall be strictly
followed.
(ii)
Since the project involves forests land, Stage -I Forests
clearance shall be submitted.
(iii)
The project indicates cutting of 86575 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary
prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent
authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be
carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and
State Forest Division.
(iv)
Rain water
harvesting including oil and grease trap shall be provided. Water harvesting
structures shall be located at every 500 mts along
the road. Vertical drain type rainwater harvesting structures shall be set up
to minimize surface runoff losses of rainwater.
(v)
R&R shall be as per the guidelines of
State/Central Government.
(vi)
IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening &
up-gradation of road.
(vii)
The responses/commitments made during public
hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.
(viii)
All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied
with letter and spirit. All the mitigation measures submitted in the EIA report
shall be prepared in a matrix format and the compliance for each mitigation
plan shall be submitted to MoEF along with half
yearly compliance report to MoEF-RO.
(i)
Fly ash shall be used
for the project as proposed.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter for
strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.26 Finalisation
of ToR for widening and improvement of existing
2-lane to 4/6 lane of Gomati Chauraha to Udaipur of
NH-8 in the State of Rajasthan by m/s NHAI [F.NO. 10-108/2011- IA-III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves widening and
improvement of existing 2-lane to 4/6 lane of Gomati Chauraha
to Udaipur of NH-8 in the State of Rajasthan. The project road starts from Gomit Chowraha at km 177.000 and
ends at km 260.100 at Udaipur in the State of Rajasthan. Total length of the road
is 83.100 km. The project road alignment traverses through plain terrain and
rolling terrain in most of the length and also through Hilly terrain for some
stretches. The land along the project road is a combination of barren land and
cultivated land with few built-up areas and commercial areas. The project road
passes through 28 villages out of which 23 are in Rajsamand
district and 5 in Udaipur District.
The
Project Road does not pass through any Reserve forest, National Park and
Sanctuary, however Declared Protected Forests exists at three locations and
16.2934 ha forest land is proposed for diversion. The existing Right of Way is
45m. The proposed Right of Way (PROW) is 60m and 100m at two toll locations.
153.11 ha of land is proposed to be acquired for the
improvement of the project, out of which 16.2934 ha is Declared Protected
Forest Land, 17.25 ha is Government Land and 119.57 ha is Private land. There
are existing 2 major bridges, 14 minor bridges and 256 culverts. Existing 2
major bridges and 12 minor bridges are to be strengthened and widened. New 34
culverts, 2 major bridges, 6 minor bridges & 2 Toll Plaza has been
proposed. There are existing 11 major junctions and 70 minor junctions. All the major junctions shall be
improved. 4 Vehicular underpasses and 4 cattle cum pedestrian underpasses has been proposed at different settlement locations. 10
bus bays and 3 truck lay byes have been provided on both sides.
6617
trees exists along the project road out of which 5910
trees are proposed to be cut. Avenue Plantation shall be done as per IRC – SR
21, 2009 and as per availability of land. 400 KLD water for construction
period shall be required for construction and other purpose including
plantation and dust suppression. The water shall be abstracted from ground and
surface.
The
nearest thermal power plant is at Kota, which is beyond 100 km from the project
site. Therefore, use of fly ash for the project road is not envisaged. There
would be about 270 people and 241 structures
likely to be impacted due to the improvement of the project road. All the
affected persons will be compensated according to the provisions of the
National Highways Act 1956; The budget for environment
management plan during construction and operation phases works out to be Rs. 4.46
crores. The total construction cost of the project is
Rs.731.6 crores.
During the discussions,
the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine and submit a brief description of the
project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the
country.
(ii)
The proposal indicates the acquisition of 16.934 ha
protected forest land. Necessary stage –I forestry clearance shall be obtained
as per OM dated 31.03.2011 and submitted along with final EIA report.
(iii)
The water tank along the project road shall not be
disturbed.
(iv)
Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed
project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any
statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.
(v)
Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such
as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation,
cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves,
notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for
important locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing
techniques followed by ground truthing and also
through secondary data sources.
(vi)
Describe various alternatives considered,
procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with
reasons.
(vii)
Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of
1: 25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both
single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands,
water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as
railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on
1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way
namely trees, structures including archeological
& religious, monuments etc. if any.
(viii)
If the proposed route is passing through any hilly
area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to
pass through cutting or embankment/ control of soil erosion from embankment.
(ix)
If the proposed route involves tunnelling, the
details of the tunnel and locations of tunnelling with geological structural
fraction should be provided. In case the
road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage,
flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years
in the area should be examined.
(x)
The projects is passing through an Elephant
Corridor a map duly authenticated by
Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and
the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be
furnished at the stage of EC. An underpass in Elephant corridor shall be
provided.
(xi)
Study
regarding the Animal bypasses / underpasses etc. across the habitation areas
shall be carried out. Adequate cattle
passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the
stretches passing through habitation areas.
(xii)
It is
indicated that 5910
nos. trees are proposed to be cut, the information
should be provided about their species and whether it also involved any
protected or endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both
side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made
for regular maintenance.
(xiii)
If the proposed route is passing through a city or
town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the
necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined
and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside
amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas
including public conveyance, etc.
(xiv)
Submit
details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of
underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.
(xv)
Assess whether there is a possibility that the
proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in the surrounding areas
(e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents).
(xvi) Clearly indicate/provide details regarding the
location, date (along with site photographs with the background of monitoring
equipments and/or sample collection in process) and
protocol adopted for sampling and analysis of various environmental
parameters as a part of the baseline data collection.
(xvii)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry,
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xviii)
Climate and meteorology (max and min temperature,
relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical cyclone and snow fall); the
nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological
data have been obtained to be indicated.
(xix)
The air quality monitoring should be carried out as
per the new notification issued on 16th November, 2009.
(xx)
Identify project activities during construction and
operation phases, which will affect the noise levels and the potential for
increased noise resulting from this project. Discuss the effect of noise levels
on near by habitation during the construction and operational phases of the
proposed highway. Identify noise reduction measures and traffic management
strategies to be deployed for reducing the negative impact if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by using
mathematical modelling at different representative locations.
(xxi)
Examine the
impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from
crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for
transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality
using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement
and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation
in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.
(xxii)
Also examine and submit the details about the
protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during
construction stage.
(xxiii)
If the proposed route involves cutting of earth,
the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and
quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/
dump site along with necessary permission.
(xxiv)
If the proposed route is passing through low lying
areas, details of fill materials and initial and final levels after filling
above MSL, should be examined and submit.
(xxv)
Examine and submit the water bodies including the
seasonal ones within the corridor of impacts along with their status,
volumetric capacity and quality likely impacts on them due to the project.
(xxvi)
Examine and submit details of water quantity
required and source of water including water requirement during the
construction stage with supporting data and also classification of ground water
based on the CGWA classification.
(xxvii) Examine and submit the
details of measures taken during constructions of bridges across
river/canal/major or minor drains keeping in view the flooding of the rivers
and the life span of the existing bridges.
Provision of speed breakers, safety signals, service lanes and foot
paths should be examined at appropriate locations through out the proposed road
to avoid the accidents.
(xxviii)
If there will be any change in the drainage pattern
after the proposed activity, details of changes shall be examined and
submitted.
(xxix)
Rain water
harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water
table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.
(xxx)
If there is a possibility that the
construction/widening of road will cause impact such as destruction of forest,
poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine the impact and submit
details.
(xxxi)
Submit the
details of road safety, signage, service roads,
vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xxxii)
IRC
guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.
(xxxiii)
Submit
details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
(xxxiv)
Examine
road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System
training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and
submit the traffic management plan.
(xxxv)
Accident
data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and
identify trends – incase of expansion of the existing
highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to
accident victims.
(xxxvi)
If the
proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for
which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.
(xxxvii)
Details of
the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by
land acquisition and their financial loses annually.
(xxxviii)Detailed R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status
of the population in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the
displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood
concerns/ employment and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and
housing amenities being offered, etc and
the schedule of the implementation of the project specific.
(xxxix)
Submit
details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made
in the budget.
(xl)
Estimated
cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding
agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details
of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R
Plan.
(xli)
Submit
environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz.
construction and operation.
General Guidelines:
(i)
The EIA document shall be printed on
both sides, as for as possible.
(ii)
The status of accreditation of the EIA
consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically mentioned. The consultant shall
certify that his accreditation is for the sector for which this EIA is
prepared.
(iii)
On the front page of EIA/EMP reports,
the name of the consultant/consultancy firm along with their complete details
including their accreditation, if any shall be indicated. The consultant while
submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an undertaking to the effect that the
prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project proponent and additional TOR given
by the MoEF) have been complied with and the data
submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office
memorandum dated 4th August, 2009).
(iv)
While submitting the EIA/EMP reports,
the name of the experts associated with/involved in the preparation of these
reports and the laboratories through which the samples have been got analysed
should be stated in the report. It shall clearly be indicated whether these
laboratories are approved under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the
rules made there under (Please refer MoEF office
memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The project leader of the EIA study shall
also be mentioned.
(v)
All the TOR points as presented before
the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered.
Public
hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental
Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should
be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan. A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be prepared
as per the above additional TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry as per
the Notification.
Any further
clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts
due to the project and mitigative measure, project
proponent can refer to the model ToR available on
Ministry website “http://moef.nic.in/Manual/highways”.
5.1 Environmental Clearance for construction of
Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Village Jamalpur
Awana, Panchayat Jamalpur Awana, Taluk Ludhiana East, Ludhiana District, Punjab by M/s.
Punjab Dyers Association [F.No.10-92/2010-IA.III]
The project involves
development of Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) on a plot area of 32
acres at Jamlapur, Awana, Ludhiana. There are 241 dying units in 5 industrial
clusters. The effluent from the industrial units will be collected through the
pipeline. The treated wastewater will be used for irrigation in an area of
80,000 acres. The capacity of CETP proposed is 117
MLD. The total cost of the project is Rs. 255.85 Crores.
This
is a Category ‘B’ project and since there was no SEIAA, Punjap,
the project was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 18th
–20th Jan, 2011 and finalized the additional TOR including conduct
of Public Hearing. After the reconstitution of SEIAA the project was returned
to SEIAA. The SEIAA has appraised the project exempting the Public Hearing
(whether grounds for exemption were recorded by SEIAA*) and recommended for the
issue of EC. As per the information from
MS, SEIAA, the project is located within declared industrial area. As Ludhiana
has been declared as one of the critically polluted areas hence, the General
condition applies to the project since it is within 10 km from Ludhiana. The
project has been transferred to Ministry for issue of EC.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
The treatment for removal of phenolic
compound shall be
incorporated in the treatment scheme and the details shall be
submitted.
(ii)
Submit the details of the pilot plant study
(iii)
Submit the MoU made between the farmers for
using the treated effluent for irrigation.
(iv)
Green belt as per the plan submitted shall be
provided.
(v)
There shall be full
fledged on site laboratory with qualified persons for regular testing of the
wastewater parameters.
(vi)
There shall be flow meter at inlet and out let and
the quantity shall be registered.
(vii) There shall
be standby power facility for operating the CETP during power failure. Also
standby machine/ motors at important / critical part of treatment system.
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.
5.2 CRZ Clearance for Fish Landing Centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This relates to the issue
of CRZ clearance to the 12 nos. of Fish Landing Centers in Andaman &
Nicobar. The Director of Fisheries, A& N administration has submitted
proposals- without
the recommendations of A& N Coastal Zone Management Authority, HTL/LTL map
etc. A letter was issued on 31.03.2011 calling for the information. The
Secretary, Fisheries informed that the survey, investigations including EIA
studies were initiated though the consultant during the year 2008 much prior to
the publication of IPZ Notification, 2011 and preparing the questionnaire as
per IPZ Notification, 2011 preparation of HTL/LTL Map will take more time and
involves financial burden on the A&N Administration. Hence, requested to
accord Clearance based up on CRZ Notification, 1991.
During the discussion,
the following points emerged:
(i)
The Committee noted that
the A&N CZMA tenure was over in July, 2011. In the absence of SCZMA, OM No.11-70/2006–IA–
III dated 7th November, 2008, in
the absence of the SCZMA, the it is the responsibility of the State
Department of Environment who are the custodian of the Coastal Zone Management
Plans of respective State/Union Territory to provide the comments and recommend
the projects as per CRZ Notification to the Ministry of Environment and
Forests.
(ii)
The
Fisheries Department shall provide the details of the location of the proposed
FLC on approved CZMP of 1996 and submit the project details along with the
likely Impacts with mitiative measures.
In
view of the foregoing observations, the committee recommend
to defer the proposal. The proposal shall be reconsidered after the above
observations are addressed and submitted.
5.3 CRZ clearance for the Seawater intake &
outfall system and Rail line for coal transportation at Palavalasa,
Visakhapattinam by M/s Hinduja
National Power Corporation Ltd (F. No 11-58/2011-IA-III)
As decided by the EAC in
its meeting held on 21st–23rd September, 2011, a sub- Committee
comprising Dr. Apurba Gupta, Dr Basavarju,
G Bala subramanyam members
of EAC, Director, Regional Office, MoEF Bangaluru and representative of Andhra Pradesh Coastal Zone Management
Authority had visited the visit on 01.12.2011 and submitted the
report. Site visit report is placed at Annexure-I.
The Committee examined the site visit report and agreed with the
recommendations.
During the discussion the following
point emerged:
i)
The
project proponent shall submit a scaled map showing LTL, HTL, 150 m set back
line (as stipulated by State CZMA), 200 m and 500 m demarcation lines from HTL,
CRZ-1, CRZ-3, structures proposed, through APCZMA. The recommendation of APCZMA
to maintain 150m set back line from HTL in mud flat/CRZ-I shall be maintained
and a clear demarcation on ground shall be made.
ii)
Alignment
of intake and outfall system is partly passing through the sand dunes and
vegetative cover and is likely to disturb both. Explore the possibilities of adopting Horizontal
Directional Drilling (HDD) for laying the pipeline in sand dune areas and submit the details.
iii)
Double
story switch gear, Electro chlorination building and two numbers of storage
tanks proposed between 200 and 500 m from HTL should be relocated beyond 500 m
from HTL.
iv)
Adequate
spare diffuser arms for operation and maintenance of the marine outfall system
shall be provided.
v)
Hydrodynamic
modeling for estimating water elevations in the adjoining channel and mud flat
area (pre and post project) under catastrophic highest intensity rainfall based
on historic rainfall data to be prepared and submitted. The proponent shall
ensure that there will be
no flooding in the upstream areas as a result of partial filling of low lying areas envisaged
under the project activity. The same shall be established through Modeling studies. In case the possibility of higher water
elevation is apprehended, HNPCL will adopt techno-economic engineering measures
for better drainage towards sea to restrict rise in water elevation.
vi)
Map
on the flood moderation zone for the project area and mud flat area to be
furnished.
vii)
Maintenance
of existing vegetation cover in the area between HTL and 500m line which is
approximately 180 acres, belonging to the government, located adjacent to the
project area in consultation with the State Government.
viii) It is necessary to conduct
further studies to establish status of the mud flats as bioactive or otherwise.
ix)
The
design details of proposed railway line alignment in the CRZ-I area, so as to
allow free flow of water shall be submitted.
x)
The
proponent shall give their response to the observations of the Committee
including the filling of mud flats against the recommendations of the APCZMA.
xi)
Earlier,
there was a proposal for reclassification before NCZMA and it was withdrawn.
The details shall be given.
xii)
HTL/LTL map
superimposed with project components at 1: 4000 scale prepared by an authorized
agency. The maps
shall be prepared using latest technology as adopted by APCZMA.
xiii) The filling up of mud flats against the APCZMA
recommendations and hence it has to be removed.
xiv) An approach road of 5.5m width
will be constructed in the CRZ area along the pipe line for maintenance
purpose.
xv)
The
mudflat study shall include important parameters such as primary productivity,
biodiversity index, benthos and fish catch to indicate the productivity of the
water body (mudflat). The field data shall be produces in details.
The proponent requested to consider the clearance
for laying of pipeline alone inv
view of the fact that
sea is rough from the second quarter of the year and there could be significant
delay of the project unless laying of pipeline is not initiated urgently.
Provided the response of the project proponent to the
aforesaid observations at (i), (ii) and (iii) is satisfactory to the Committee, the proposal
may be considered for recommendation of CRZ clearance for pipe line. The
remaining activities will be reconsidered
after the above observations are addressed and submitted
5.4 Calculation of Built up area-
Secretary, State level Expert
Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Gujarat sought clarification on calculation of
built up area for specific items i.e. Open to sky Duct
/ Cut Out for the Building/Construction projects - Category 8 (a). He has enclosed a letter of Gujarat Institute
of Housing & Estate Developers on this issue in which the clarification is
sought for calculation of covered or built up area like –
(i)
Atrium
like structure in hotel or residential apartment, which is neither covered on
intermediate floors nor at the top by slab or any other covering
structure. (Entirely hollow area/cut
out/duct kept for air-circulation and ventilation)
(ii)
Cut-out
or duct which is open (to sky) from top
(iii)
Hotel,
Mall, Residential atrium, which is not covered on intermediate floors, but only
covered at top floor. (Double, triple or
multi storey structure).
During discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i)
The
built up area as per the amendment dated 4th April, 2011 to the EIA
Notification, “the built-up or covered area on all the floors put together
including basement(s) and other service areas, which are proposed in the
building / construction project”.
(ii)
Area
which is not covered or any area which is open to sky / cut out/ duct should
not be counted in the calculations of built up area. The open to sky and the cut out/ ducts are
required for proper light and ventilation of a building.
(iii)
Atrium
i.e open portion of a building which is not covered
at intermediate floor levels but covered at the top level like any shopping
malls or hotels can be taken into account for calculation of the built up area
but it should
not be calculated for each floor.
6. RECOMMENDED
PROJECTS
6.1 Environmental Clearance for Construction of
Service Apartments cum Tourist Village Project at Survey No. 84 (Re-survey No.
5 / 3), Pallikkunnu Panchayat, and Survey No. 264, 260, 84, (Re-survey No. 178 / 5, 179 / 5), Chirakkal Panchayat, Kannur District, Kerala by M/s
Mir Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
[F. No. 21-44/2009-I.A. III]
The project involves construction of Service Apartments
cum Tourist Village on a plot area of 2.0405 ha. The total built-up area is 43,296.06 sq.m. It is proposed to
construct 185 nos. apartments (1 BR – 140 nos. & 2 BR – 45 nos) + 39 individual houses, club & swimming pool. The
total water requirement is 201.505 KLD (fresh water requirement is 132.35 KLD).
The capacity of STP proposed is 220 KLD. Treated waste water
to be used for flushing of toilets 67.175 KLD, horticulture 18.81 KLD &
supply to the nearby plantations 77.235 KLD. Total solid waste
generation will be 537.70 Kg/day. The power requirement is 1,790 KWH. The total
parking spaces proposed are for 204 cars + 50 two wheelers. Total cost of the
project is Rs. 48.50 Crores.
The
proposal was
put up for consideration in the 76th meeting held on 20th
November, 2010 and 21st – 23rd September, 2011. The
Committee after examination recommended for the issue of EC. The part of
project falls within CRZ-III and tourist cottages are proposed. The Kerala
SCZMA has recommended the project vide letter No. 1866/A2/11/KCZMA dated
01.09.2011. CRZ
clearance to be issued.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
There shall be no
development within 0-200 m from HTL -No Development Zone area. There shall be
no fencing/ construction within 200 m from HTL, not even the temporary boundary
wall.
(ii)
There shall be no ground
water drawal within CRZ area.
(iii)
No construction work other than those permitted in
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation
Zone area.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
6.2 Environmental
Clearance for the proposed expansion of Research & Development (R&D)
Technical Centre at Vellivoyalchavadi Village, Minjur Block, Tiruvallur Distt., Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd.
[F.No.21-45/2011-IA.III].
The Proposal involves the expansion of Research &
Development (R&D) Technical Centre on a proposed built-up area of 64,895
Sq. m. The existing built-up area of this project is 19,267 Sq.m. The total water requirement proposed is 150
KLD. Treated water will be used for
flushing-45 KLD, greenbelt-99 KLD and HVAC cooling-05 KLD. Total solid waste
generation will be 328 Kg/day. The capacity of the STP proposed -150 KLD. The total power requirement of the project
will be 10 KVA. The total Parking spaces proposed are 487 cars + 974 two
wheelers. The total cost of the project is about 70 Crores.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 17th –19th
August, 2011. The EAC sought additional
information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the proponent
were examined by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
The power
requirement shall be read as 10 MVA instead of 10 KVA.
(ii)
At least
5% of the total cost of the project shall be earmarked towards the corporate
social responsibility and item-wise details along with time bound action plan
shall be prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore.
Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time bound
manner.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance
with the above condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the
project proponent.
6.3 Environmental
Clearance for the construction of Multi-storeyed Building in Government Stanley
Hospital, Royapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Medical
Superintendent, Govt. Stanley Hospital, Royapuram,
Chennai, [F.No.21-46/2011-IA.III].
The proposal involves construction of
Multi-storeyed building in government hospital on a plot area of 6030 Sq.m. The total build-up area of this project proposed is
20,165 Sq.m. and it is proposed to provide healthcare facility with a
capacity of 620 beds. The maximum height of the building proposed is 24.10 m
with Ground floor + 6 floors. The total water requirement -140 KLD. The STP capacity
proposed is-110 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 285 Kg/day. The total
power requirement of the project will be 1000 KVA. The total cost of the project is 41.20 Crores.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 17th –19th
August, 2011. The EAC sought additional
information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the proponent
were examined by the Committee.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
6.4 Environmental
Clearance for the construction of Building for the Madras Medical College at
Old Jail Compound in Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Executive Engineer, PWD
Building Construction, Division-II, Chepauk,
Chennai [F.No.21-47/2011-IA.III].
The Proposal involves the construction of a building for
medical college on a plot area of 43,422.95 Sq.m. The
total built-up area of this project proposed is 29,841.89 Sq.m.
The building will have Ground floor + 6 floors. The total water requirement is
200 KLD. The capacities of 3 STPs proposed of 50 KLD each. The solid waste
generation will be 640 Kg/day. The total power requirement will be 500 KVA. The
total cost of the project is 56.632 Crores.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 17th –19th
August, 2011. The EAC sought additional
information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the proponent
were examined by the Committee.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
6.5 Environmental
Clearance for the construction of additional 1152 tenements with infrastructure
facilities of Ukkadam Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu under
JNNURAM (BSUP) scheme by M/s. Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, [F.No.21-48/2011-IA.III].
The project involves the construction of an additional
building with built up area of 31875.84 Sq.m. Total
plot are is 3.2 ha. The existing built-up area is
61,744 Sq.m. The building will have Ground floor + 6
floors. The total water requirement is 350 KLD. A total 280 KLD sewage will be
generated and will be treated in Ukkadam Sewage
Treatment Plant. The solid waste generation will be 2000 Kg/day. The total
power requirement will be 1500 KVA. The
total cost of the project is 38.57 Crores.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 17th –19th
August, 2011. The details submitted by the
proponent were examined by the Committee.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.
6.6 CRZ clearance for development of Malpe
Fishing Harbour, III stage, Udupi
District, Karnataka by Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka.
[F.No.11-71/2010-IA-III].
The
proposal involves development of Malpe Fishing Harbour, III stage, Udupi
District, Karnataka. The Malpe fishery harbour (Stage I) became operational in the year 1986.
Government of India accorded the approval for stage-II development in the year
1996 and the project was completed during 2003. The Government of India
constituted a Standing Evaluation Committee (SEC) in November 2007 on the
request of the Government of Karnataka to undertake post construction
evaluation study of the existing infrastructure facilities at Maple harbour. The Committee observed in their field visit in
December 2007, that the fishery harbour lacks some
important amenities like net mending sheds, gear sheds, fishermen rest sheds,
effluent treatment plant etc. Due to the increase in fishing fleet to about
1578 numbers, the fishery harbour became congested
with inadequate facilities and recommended further expansion of Malpe Fishery harbour and
modernization with various facilities.
The main
works proposed as a part of the development of Malpe
Fishing Harbour, III stage expansion at Malpe fishery harbour are
Idle-berthing quay - 890.5 m, Repair
quay - 50 m, Fish landing quay at low
level - 55m, Net mending sheds- 414 sq. m, Fishermen rest shed - 218 Sq. m.,
Canteen - 128 Sq. m, Boat repair shop - 200 Sq. m. Compound wall - 110 m, R.C.
sloping hard- 2 Nos. 30 m wide each,
Public toilet blocks - 141 Sq. m.
The Karnataka SCZMA has recommended the project vide No FEE/34/CRZ/2010 dated 28.06.2010
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 20th –22nd October, 2010. The EAC sought
additional information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the
proponent were examined by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
There shall be no disposal of untreated waste water
into the coastal area.
(ii)
All the solid waste shall be handled as per the
Solid waste Management Rules.
(iii)
There
shall be no drawl of ground water.
(iv)
Washing
from Auction Hall /Sewage shall be treated and the Treatment Facility shall be
provided in accordance with the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991. The
disposal of treated water shall confirm the regulation of Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board.
(v)
Putrefied
and discarded parts of fishes shall be removed from the Fish Landing Centre and
disposed off in the approved landfill/ used as manure/ poultry feed.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
6.7 Environmental
Clearance and CRZ clearance for Eco Tourism-Vasahat
& Beach Resort at village Nagaon, Tal. Alibag, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra
by M/s Calcite Properties Developers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai [F. No.
11-62/2010-IA.III]
The proposal involves the construction of EcoTourism-Vasahat & Beach Resort at village Nagaon, Taluka Alibag, Dist. Raigad on a plot
area of 74.64 Ha. (7,46,400 sq. m) Out of this area
52,155.14 sq. m. is below HTL 2,62,563.65 sq. m. is between HTL & 200m,
2,63,023.67 sq. m. is between 200m & 500m from HTL and 1,68,657.53 sq. m.
is beyond 500m from HTL is. Out of this area, on the landward side of road is 4,31,681.22 sq. m. & area on the seaward side is
3,14,718.78 sq. m. It is proposed to construct 19 villas, 194 cottages, a 216 room’s hotel restaurant with 50 seating capacity and a
business centre. The total water requirement is 2,022 KLD. The sewage
generation is about 893 KLD. The capacity of STP proposed is 910 KLD. The
treated waste water will be reused for gardening and flushing. Total solid
waste will be generated organic 828 kg/day and inorganic waste 552 kg/day. The
power requirement will be 30 MW. The parking facilities proposed is for 720
cars, 178 Two Wheelers and 12 Buses. The total project cost is Rs. 345 Crores + 30% escalation = Rs. 448.50 Crores;
since this is the “first mega project in Raigad
District” informed by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. which is
a Government of Maharashtra Public Sector undertaking units through M/s Calcite
Properties Developers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
As per the approved CZMP, the site falls
partly in CRZ-III and Non- CRZ area. SCZMA discussed the project in its 62nd
meeting held on 20.02.2010 and recommended the project vide letter no.
CRZ-2009/CR-37/TC-3 dated 23.06.2010.
Environmental Clearance and
CRZ clearance for Eco Tourism-Vasahat & Beach
Resort at village Nagaon, Tal. Alibag, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra by M/s Calcite Properties Developers
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 21st – 23rd Sept 2010. The EAC sought
additional information from the project proponent. The details submitted by the
proponent were examined by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
There shall be no
development within 0-200 m from HTL -No Development Zone area. There shall be
no fencing/ construction within 200 m from HTL, not even the temporary boundary
wall.
(ii)
There shall be no ground
water drawal within CRZ area.
(iii) There shall be no disposal of waste into the
coastal area All the solid waste shall be handled as per the Solid waste
Management Rules.
(iv)
No construction work other than those permitted in
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation
Zone area.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
6.8 CRZ clearance for setting up of a beach
resort at Mamallapuram Tirukalukundram
Taluk, Kancheepuram by Shri A R Madana Gopal [F.No.11-129/2010-IA.III]
The
proposal is for construction
of beach resort at S. No. 188/3C, 188/3A1C2, 188/3C5,
245/1C, Mamallapuram Tirukalukundram
Taluk, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The total plot area is 4.49 ha and proposed
built up area is 14,350 sqm. The resort will have 32
guest rooms, 48 cottages, restaurant, banquet hall & other amenities. The
total cost of the project is Rs. 14.00 crores.
The
water requirement is 42 KLD and source is land at S.No.
427, 428 Payanur village, Chengalputtu Taluk. The
wastewater generation will be 34 KLd, which is
proposed to be treated in a STP of 14 KLD capacity and treated wastewater will
be used for flushing and gardening.
HTL
demarcation has been carried out by 204 m. As per the demarcation, the project
area is situated at a distance of 204 m from the HTL. The TCZMA has discussed
the project in its 60th meeting held on 30.08.2010 and recommended
to Ministry vide lr. 18523/EC-3/2010-1 dated
12.11.2010. As per the recommendations, proposed water drawal
location falls beyond CRZ area.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 18th – 20th January, 2011. The EAC
sought additional information from the project proponent. The details submitted
by the proponent were examined by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
There shall be no
development within 0-200 m from HTL -No Development Zone area. There shall be
no fencing/ construction within 200 m from HTL, not even the temporary boundary
wall.
(ii)
There shall be no ground
water drawal within CRZ area.
(iii) There shall be no disposal of waste into the
coastal area All the solid waste shall be handled as per the Solid waste
Management Rules.
(iv)
No construction work other than those permitted in
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation
Zone area.
(v)
Baffle
reactor or root zone which are easy for operation, less energy consuming and
more efficient.
(vi)
The used
oil shall be given to the authorized agency.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
6.9 CRZ clearance for setting up of a beach
resort at Mamallapuram Tirukalukundram
Taluk, Kancheepuram by Shri A.R Ravichandiran [F.
No.11-132/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for construction of beach resort at
S. No.187/2B2C1, 187/2B2C4, 187/2B2C3, 187/3A1A, 188A1A, 188/3A1B, 188/3A1C,
188/3A1C2, 188/3A2, 188/3B, 188/3C2, 188/3C5, 188/3C4 of Mamallapuram
Tirukalukundram Taluk, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The
total plot area is 5.58 ha and proposed built up area is 16,349 m2.
The resort will have 30 guest rooms, 48 cottages, restaurant, banquet hall
& other amenities. The total cost of the project is Rs. 15 crores.
The
water requirement is 42 KLD and source is from own land at S.No.
427, 428, Payanur Village, Chengalpattu Taluk. The
wastewater generation will be 34 KLD which is proposed to be treated in a STP
of 50 KLD capacity and treated wastewater will be used for flushing and
gardening.
HTL
demarcation has been carried out by Anna University. As per the demarcation,
the project area is situated at a distance of 204 m from the HTL. The TCZMA has
discussed the project in its 60th meeting held on 30.08.2010 and
recommended to Ministry vide lr. 18520/EC-3/2010-1
Dated 12.11.2010. As per the recommendations, proposed water drawal location falls beyond CRZ area.
The proposal was considered for recommendation for CRZ
& Environmental clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at its
meetings held on 18th – 20th January, 2011. The EAC
sought additional information from the project proponent. The details submitted
by the proponent were examined by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
There shall be no
development within 0-200 m from HTL -No Development Zone area. There shall be
no fencing/ construction within 200 m from HTL, not even the temporary boundary
wall.
(ii)
There shall be no ground
water drawal within CRZ area.
(iii) There shall be no disposal of waste into the
coastal area All the solid waste shall be handled as per the Solid waste
Management Rules.
(iv)
No construction work other than those permitted in
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation
Zone area.
(v)
Baffle
reactor or root zone which are easy for operation, less energy consuming and
more efficient.
(vi)
The used
oil shall be given to the authorized agency.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environment and CRZ Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter
for strict compliance by the project proponent.
6.10 Amendment to the CRZ clearance issued for
storage of for edible oil storage tanks at Karwar
port, Karnataka by M/s Ruchi Infrastructure Ltd. [F.No. J/16011/55/2001-IA-III].
The proposal relates to amendment for storage of Molasses in Karwar Port by M/s Ruchi Infrastructure Ltd. Ministry has issued CRZ clearance for edible oil storage tanks at Karwar port vide letter No. J/16011/55/2001 IA-III dated 16.04.2003.
The facility has a storage tank of capacity 3533 KL, 4126 KL and two tankers of 5352 KL at site no. 1380 of Aligudda, Baithkol, Karwar. The proponent now proposes to use the facility for storage of molasses also including edible oil and has requested for amendment to the EC.
The Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority has recommended the project vide letter No. FEE/73/CRZ/2009 dated 30.11.2010.
Earlier the same proposal was placed before the 89th Meeting
of the EAC held on 21st – 23rd July, 2010, 14th
-15th February, 2011 and 3rd – 4th March, 2011
and Committee deferred the proposal and asked the project proponent to stop the
work and submit details.
The details
submitted and presented were examined by the committee on 21st–23rd
September, 2011.The EAC sought additional information from the
project proponent. The details were again considered by the Committee.
During the discussion the following
points emerged:
(i)
Arrangement
viz dyke wall shall be provided around the storage
tank so as to collect any spillage/ accidental leakages and consequential
adverse impact on the environment.
(ii)
No other
similar cargo shall be handled without obtaining specific clearance in advance
keeping in view the existing functional/operational requirements of the
facility.
(iii)
Necessary
clearances shall be obtained from concerned authorities for the storage/
handling as applicable.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for Environment and CRZ Clearance with the
above condition in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
6.11 Amendment to Environmental Clearance issued to
M/s Mangalore SEZ Ltd. Phase I Project, at Mangalore (F.No.
21-383/2007-IA III)
As
presented by the project proponent, the Mangalore SEZ Phase –I involves (a)
MRPL Phase –III Refinery (b) Aromatic Complex and (c) Olefin Complex in 1800
acres of land. The proposed MSEZ is planned adjacent to the existing MRPL
refinery complex on North & Eastern sides and proposed to connect NMPT with
a dedicated 70/100m vide road –cum –pipeline for movement of Cargo, crude and
products between New Mangalore Port and MSEZ. The Environmental Clearance for
this project was issued on 3.4.2008.
Now
the project proponent has applied for an amendment of the Environmental
Clearance for following amendments.
1.
As
the Olefin project is shelved due to non-availability of LNG, the area
allocated for Olefin complex is proposed for Downstream Petrochemical units
which will consist of (i) P-Xylene
based, O-Xylene based, Benzene based, (ii) Propylene
+Benzene based, Pet Coke, Synthesis Gas (iii) Plastic Park, (iv) Specialty
Chemicals and (v) Synthetic Textiles.
2.
To
detach MRPL Phase III Expansion project from MSEZ Phase I project as MRPL
expansion is not part of MSEZ and is being developed in Domestic Tariff Area
(DTA).
The proposal was put up for
consideration in the 104th meeting held on 17th -19th August 2011. The EAC sought additional
information from the project proponent. The details submitted were examined by
the committee.
During the discussion the following points
emerged:
(i)
Only the
sector specific units shall
be permitted in the SEZ and those units shall obtain separate
Environmental Clearance as applicable.
(ii)
Proponent
shall enhance the allocation for the CSR activities from 2.5 to 5 % of the
total cost and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be
prepared and submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore.
Implementation of such program shall be ensured accordingly in a time bound manner.
(iii)
The green
belt area shall be 33 % all along the periphery and width of the green belt shall be
minimum 50mts.
The Committee recommended to issue of
the amendment to the EC dated 3.4.2008.
6.12 CRZ clearance for construction of a Temporary
Role on/ Roll off Jetty within Thiruchopuram, Port
limits, Tamil Nadu by M/s Nagarjuna Oil Corporation
Ltd. [F. No.11-55/2011-IA-III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for construction of a
Temporary Role on/ Roll off Jetty within Thiruchopuram,
Port limits, Tamil Nadu. M/s. Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited is in the process of
constructing a 6MMTPA oil refinery at Thiruchopuram
village in the Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu. The project has achieved considerable progress
till date. For completing and commissioning the refinery, NOCL requires to move
some over dimensional machinery consignments (ODC) which cannot be brought to
the project site by using the road or railway route due to large dimensions of
the ODC’s and limitations of the road / rail route. Hence it is proposed to
construct a temporary Roll on/Roll off jetty facility at Thiruchopuram
village near Cuddalore in order to bring the ODC’s to
project site. The Roll-on Roll-Off berthing facility requirement is temporary
in nature to enable the unloading of the project related ODC’s. The dimensions
of the temporary facility will be 68 meters broad X 120 meters long with
temporary protection at the basin mouth by use of Palm trunk Pilings. Also
capital dredging followed by maintenance dredging will be required for
achieving requisite depth and receiving barges into the Ro-Ro jetty. The Ro-Ro
basin will be dredged upto -2.0m below Chart datum.
Initially, the open excavation upto -1m CD will be
done by excavators covering a land area of 62.0m X 63.5 m and a part of area
inside the sea upto -1m. Subsequently a cutter
suction dredger will be deployed and dredging will be commenced to achieve
depths from -1.m CD to -2m CD. The dredger will have a pumping capacity of 500 Cu.m per hour.
The
facility will remain in position for about 12 months to enable unloading of all
equipments necessary for constructing the NOCL refinery. The facility will
thereafter be dismantled, the site cleared off all materials and restored to
its original condition, once all the project consignments have been unloaded
using the facility.
The Committee noted that the construction of Jetty facility proposed is for handling of about 1 million Tonnes of machineries for their refinery plant. It is for temporary use and for one year period only, the committee considered the proposal for CRZ clearance instead of finalisation of ToR.
The proposal was put up for
consideration in the 104th meeting held on 21st 23rd
September 2011. The EAC sought additional information from the project
proponent. The details submitted were examined by the committee.
During the discussion the following points
emerged:
(i)
The Minutes of the District Coastal Zone management Authority reveals
that the part of construction carried out. It amounts to violation and hence to
be dealt as per OM dated 16.11.2011.
(ii)
The facility will be only for the transport of machineries for the
proposed Refinery and will be put in operation for maximum of one year.
(iii)
There shall be a rapid EIA and EMP for construction, operation phases
and after dismantle/ removal of the facility and shall be submitted to the
Ministry prior to the commencement.
The
Committee recommended the proposal for the CRZ clearance, after action against
violation as per OM dated 16.11.2010.
107th Meeting
of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Infrastructure Development, Coastal
Regulation Zone and Miscellaneous projects held on 15th – 16th
December, 2011 at Amit Kishboo,
Scope Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi.
List of
Participants
Expert Committee
10. Dr. Niraj
Sharma (Rep. of CRRI) Member
11. Shri Lalit
Kapur Member
Secretary
MoEF officials
12. Shri E. Thirunavukkarasu
Scientist ‘C’, MoEF
13. Dr. P.V. Subba Rao Scientist-B , MoEF
Project Authorities:
Representatives from M/s. M/s Subarnarekha Port Pvt Ltd
Representatives from M/s. M/s KGS Aranmula
Airport Ltd
Representatives from M/s Meenakshi
Energy Pvt. Ltd
Representatives from M/s Brook Fields & Resorts Pvt. Ltd
Representatives from M/s. Paradip Port Trust
Representatives from M/s NIO
Representatives from M/s Oil
India Limited, Kakinada.
Representatives from M/s Tamil
Nadu Cricket Association
Representatives from M/s Thiru K. Thangaraj
Representatives from M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Representatives from M/s Essar Dredging Limited
Representatives from M/s Port of Posithra
Representatives from M/s NH Works Circle, RCD Patna Bihar
Representatives from M/s
Superintending Engineer, PWD, Bikaner
Representatives from M/s. Guwahati
Metropolitan Development Authority
Representatives from M/s. Chartereel Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s.
Christian Medical College & Hospital
Representatives from M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of
Petroleum Technology
Representatives from M/s. Srilanand Mansions Pvt. Ltd
Representatives from M/s.
Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd.
Representatives from M/s Neelkamal Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. NHAI
Representatives from M/s.
Punjab Dyers Association
Representatives from M/s Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd
Senior Officer from Pune Municipal Corporation
Shri Janak Daftary,