Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any' at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document.

(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Development of Greenfield non-major Port at Machilipatnam in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh State
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/AP/MIS/177730/2020
Project Cost	10422 cr

S. No. in the schedule	7(e) Ports, Harbours
Project Sector	INFRA-2

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

Proposed Cargo Facility - 115.97 MTPA ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

0 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Machilipatnam
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Government area
Town / Village	Manginapudi, Tavisipudi, Gopuvanipalem, Chilakalapudi, Pothepalli, Karagraharam
State of the project	Andhra Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
NIL

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Pedana Railway Station, 5.8 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Vijayawada International Airport, 65 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Machilipatnam , 12 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Manginapudi Village Panchayat, Tavisipudi Village Panchayat, Gopuvanipalem Village Panchayat, Chilakalapudi Village Panchayat, Pothepalli Village Panchayat, KaragraharamVillage Panchayat, Machilipatnam Mandal, Krishna District,AP

13.

Name of the Applicant

RamakrishnaReddy

14.

Registered Address

APMB, Port Administration Building, Beach Road, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	ANDHRA PRADESH MARITIME BOARD
Name of the Applicant	RamakrishnaReddy
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	CEO
Pin code	533007
E-mail	machilipatnamapmbport@gmail.com
Telephone No.	-
Fax No.	-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet	Yes
Uploaded details	Annexure-Uploaded details

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/A

20.

If No, Reason

N/A

21.

Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?	Yes

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?	Yes
Uploaded Order/Policy	Annexure-Uploaded order/policy

23.

Whether any Forest Land Involved?	No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	N/A

24.

Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?	Yes
(a) Name of the Court	High Courts
(b) Name of the Sub court	Andhra Pradesh
(c) Case No.	W.P.No.12980
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	Consequent to cancellation of concession agreement by AP Government vide G.O. Ms.No. 66, I,I,I&C Dept. 08.08.2019, M/s. MPL field W.P. No. 12980 of 2019 in the Honorable High Court of Andhra Pradesh to squash A.P. Government decision to cancel the concession agreement entered with M/s MPL, but Honorable High Court pleased to provide relief to GoAP passing an interim order on 01.10.2019 as “pending further orders, tender process if any undertaken, may go on but the same shall not be finalized.

(II) Activity

1	Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes

Present land will be changed into Port development area.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Clearances of land, bushes are involved. However, leveling of land as per requirement will be carried out.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Development of Port Facilities

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

Oceanographic data such as wave characteristics (significant wave height, period, direction), tidal data is generated through model studies. Bathymetry Chart is available. Geo technical investigations were carried out.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Construction of breakwaters, berthing wharf and other port back up facilities, roads and railway line connecting to port.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not Applicable

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Yes

Temporary sheds will be constructed for labourers during construction phase with all amenities such as water supply, fuel, sanitation etc., will be provided.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Admin building, ware houses, sub-stations, workshops and other required facilities for loading and unloading operation will be provided.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not Applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

Back up area will be raised by reclamation. Dredge disposal yard within the port limits will be made.

1.11

Dredging?

Yes

Dredging in the harbour, entrance and approach channels, dumping of dredged spoil for reclamation / shore nourishment and offshore dumping. Phase -1 = 45.062Mm3 Phase- 2 = 4.066Mm3 Phase -3 = 4.066Mm3 Phase -4 = 3.165Mm3

1.12

Offshore structures?

Yes

Layout of the port is attached for Development of Machilipatnam Port

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Not applicable

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Storage yard will be provided.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Solid waste generated shall be disposed in the pre-identified dumping ground by the municipal authorities. ETP of appropriate capacity shall be setup for treating liquid effluents generated from the port facilities.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

Separate area shall be allocated within the port vicinity.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

Reconnaissance survey for new road and railway line will be carried out. Additional road traffic on existing roads due to transport of men and materials during construction and operational stage. Detailed in

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes

New road and railway connection to the port will be laid.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Yes

New road and railway connection from the existing route to the port will be developed.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

New power transmission lines exclusively for port will be made.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Yes

Breakwater and wharf will be constructed.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Potable water will be sourced from Tarakaturupalem/ Pambula Cheruvu reservoir.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Natural drainage provided in the backup area development.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

Construction material will be transported through trucks during construction phase. During operation phase materials will be transported by trucksand ships.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not Applicable

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not Applicable

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

During construction stage, stay of construction labourers is expected on a temporary basis. During operati on stage, port employees are expected to stay on a permanent basis.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not Applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not Applicable

1.31

Any other actions?

Not Applicable

2	Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes

Land will be utilized for development of Port facilities.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Water will be required during construction phase. Water requirement will be met through external agencies. The required quantity will be detailed in the EIA report

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

During operation phase coal, iron ore etc., will be handled.

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Materials like sand, gravel, cement will be procured from nearby licensed sources/ reputed manufacturers as per requirement and availability.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

It is not expected the usage of timber in port construction

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

The power requirement will be detailed in the EIA report.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Yes

Petroleum, Oil and lubricants shall be used for operation of construction machineries/equipments

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

No such substances shall be used

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Not Applicable

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Not Applicable

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

Not Applicable

3.5

Any other causes

Not Applicable

4	Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

Dredge spoil will be used for reclamation.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Generated waste will be treated / disposed as per Solid Waste Management Rule 2016.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Used/ waste oil and lubricants will be expected to generate during construction phase will be disposed off through authorized vendors.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not Applicable

4.5

Surplus product

Not Applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Negligible quantity of sludge is expected, which shall be used as manure for the horticulture/ plantations in the green belt area

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

C&D waste will be disposed as per C&D Rule 2016.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not Applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not Applicable

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not Applicable

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not Applicable

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

Emission from vehicles, machines during construction phase will be envisaged. Vehicles having valid PUC will be used.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Not Applicable

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Emission from ships, vehicles during transportation and operational phase will be envisaged.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Vehicular and Machinery emission is expected.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust can be generated from handling and storage of open bulk cargo. Water sprinkling will be done and providing cover and wind fencing. Sewage will be collected in septic soak pit system or treated in portable STP.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not Applicable

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not Applicable

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not Applicable

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Sophisticated equipment will be used.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Not Applicable

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Sophisticated equipment will be used. Noise enclosure will be provided.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting. Piling of jetties and wharfs will be carried out undercontrolled manner. Efficient and latest piling technique will be used for keeping the noise level within Noise Standards.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Truck movement will be involved during construction. Care will be taken to control the noise levels within the standards and necessary mitigation measures will be followed.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not Applicable

6.7

From any other sources

Not Applicable

7	Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Not Applicable

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Not Applicable

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Not Applicable

7.4

From any other sources

Not Applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Not Applicable

8	Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1

From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes

Oil spill contingency plan will be evaluated to handle accidental Oil spill. Oil spill contingency team headed by a trained expert in coordination with National Oil Spill Committee headed by Indian Navy will be established at the port. Same will be incorporate in EIA report

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

To avoid accidental spillage of material into the sea, the entire operation is carried out in a controlled manner with proper equipment. Proper mechanized loading and unloading operation will be installed.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Yes

Site falls under the seismic intensity Zone III, which is classified as Moderate Damage Risk Zone. Thus, suitable seismic coefficients shall be adopted while designing the structures to make it earthquake resistant. Adequate safety measures will be adopted as per standards.

9	Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
Other

Yes

After implementation of this project the connectivity in the project area will be improved, this will result in better infrastructure facilities in the project region. This in turn will pave way for economic development of the region.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Not Applicable

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not Applicable

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Not Applicable

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

None within the study area

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

The proposed project is within Coastal Zone area

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

None within the study area

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

The proposed project is within Coastal Zone area

State, National boundaries

None within the study area

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

None within the study area

Defence installations

None within the study area

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Machilipatnam

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Machilipatnam

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Yes

Agriculture and fishery are major activities in the nearby villages

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

None within the project area

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects

Yes

Project location falls under Seismic Zone III as per IS 1983 (Part I): 2016. The project location is a cyclone prone area.

(IV)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

1	Uploaded Proposed TOR File	Annexure-TOR file
2	Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter	Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3	Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR)	Annexure-PFR
4	Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file)	Annexure-Additional attachments

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought:
Sno.	ADS Letter	Remarks	Date of ADS
1.	ADS Reply Letter	As there is provision for only uploading PDF file, the KML files were circulated to the members through mail. Rest all the information is provided in the uploaded PDF file. Kindly request you to consider the proposal for next EAC Meeting	05 Jan 2021
2.	NA	The EAC, taking into account the submission made by the project proponent for the aforementioned proposal had a detailed deliberation during its 247th meeting on 23rd –24th November, 2020 and deferred the proposal for the requirement of the following information for further consideration:i.KML file for all major ports along the statescoast line 30ii.KML file for the proposed port vis-à-visKML file for bhavanapadu port.iii.KML file for the 3 alternate sites and Commercial viability of the port. iv.Details on Ministry of Port’s approval for the pro	05 Dec 2020

(V)	Undertaking
	I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

V.(i)

Name of Applicant	RamakrishnaReddy
Designation	CEO
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	ANDHRA PRADESH MARITIME BOARD
Address	APMB, Port Administration Building, Beach Road, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh