Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

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(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	Proposed expansion of existing steel plant to Integrated Steel Plant through installation of 1800 TPD (3x600 TPD) DRI kilns along with Beneficiation Plant for Iron ore (1X0.6 MTPA), Pellet Plant (1x0.6 MTPA), Steel Melting Shop (2x25 T + 4x15 T Induction Furnaces) with matching LRF & CCM, Rolling Mill (0.35 MTPA), Ferro alloy Plant (4x16.5 MVA), Oxygen plant (100 TPD) and 75 MW (50 MW WHRB based + 25 MW AFBC based) capacity Captive Power Plant
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/JH/IND/106246/2019
Project Cost	88600 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector	Industrial Projects - 1

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

The configuration of proposed expansion project is as follows: Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant – 1x0.6 MTPA Pellet Plant – 1x0.6 MTPA Sponge Iron Plant – 1800 TPD (3x600 TPD Kilns) Steel Making Shop with matching LRF & CCM - 2x25 T + 4x15 T Induction Furnaces Rolling Mill - 0.35 MTPA TMT Bars, Strips & Structural Ferro Alloy Plant (4 x 16.5 MVA SAFs) : 1,25,000 TPA Ferro Alloys, (35,160 TPA Ferro-Chrome + 14,367 TPA Ferro-Silicon + 43,633 TPA Ferro-Manganese + 31,840 TPA Silico-Manganese) ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/JH/IND/106245/2008
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	J-11011/662/2008-IAII(I)
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

67 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	Ratanpur-Kandra Village, Gamharia Block, District Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand
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.	Khasra No. 79 to 388
Town / Village	Ratanpur-Kandra
State of the project	Jharkhand

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Jharkhand	Seraikela Kharsawan	Gamharia

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Kanki Railway station, 1.0 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Birsa Munda Airport, 90 km

11.

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

Kandra , 2.0 km

12.

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

Dumra Panchyat Vill: Ratanpur P.O. & P.S. Kandra Dist. Saraikela- Kharsawan Jharkhand - 832 402 Chair Person: Mrs P.O. Hansda Mobile No. 9955125622

13.

Name of the Applicant

Deep

14.

Registered Address

5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	NILACHAL IRON AND POWER LTD
Name of the Applicant	Deep
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Director
Pin code	700001
E-mail	niplpower@gmail.com
Telephone No.	033-24862154
Fax No.	033-24862153
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

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?	No

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

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?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/A

(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

The proposed expansion project will be installed on total 27.11 hectares (67 acres) of land within the existing plant premises and some additional land adjacent to the plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. Said plot of land will be reformed / developed from its existing land use. This project will be developed following a land use plan, which will be made taking into consideration relevant guidelines / stipulations of the concerned Authorities. Moreove

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Site clearing and preparation activities will involve removal of scanty vegetation on the proposed plant site.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Proposed project will be developed following a planned land-use plan. As far as possible attempts will be made to create minimum disturbance to the existing land-use of the neighborhood. However, a positive change in the land uses due to the proposed project is expected.

1.4

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

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

The civil works for the construction and development of the proposed expansion project include bulk earthworks; construction of factory sheds & utilities; internal roads & parking areas; drainage system; underground & overhead tanks etc.

1.6

Demolition works?

1.7

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

Yes

Suitable temporary accommodation for workers will be made within the project site.

1.8

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

Yes

Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

1.10

Reclamation works?

1.11

Dredging?

1.12

Offshore structures?

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

All construction materials will be handled through site store within the project boundary.

1.15

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

Yes

Wastewater: The plant will be designed as a zero discharge plant as far as the process effluents are concerned. The water will be re-circulated through cooling and treatment. The entire wastewater after necessary treatment will be recycled for various purposes inside the plant. Domestic wastewater will be treated in sewage treatment plant (STP). Solid Waste: ?DRI - Dust from ESP, bag filters and char comprises solid wastes from DRI plant. Accretions are generated only when the kiln stops

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Local people will be used and there will be no arrangement for housing for operational workers.

1.17

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

The site is located adjacent to Chandil-Kandra road and Chowka-Kandra road. NH-33 and NH-32 are located at distances of 4.5 km and 5.5 km respectively, from the project site. Kunki railway station of South Eastern Railway is located almost adjacent to the project site. All machinery and equipment can be transported by rail/road. Existing road and rail linkages will be utilized for this project. As such, no additional road and rail linkage will be needed / created for the project.

1.18

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

1.19

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

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

1.21

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

1.22

Stream crossings?

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Water requirement for the proposed expansion project will be about 3862 cu.m/day which will be sourced from Subarnarekha river. A rain water harvesting system will be constructed for rainwater storage and use.

1.24

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

1.25

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

Yes

The project site has good road & rail connectivity. As such, both these systems will be used in future for transportation of personnel & materials during construction and operation phases of this programme.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

1.27

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

1.28

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

Yes

The proposed project shall increase the employment potential and hence may lead to migration to surrounding villages. Manpower, to the tune of 1700 persons will be required for the plant operations. Attempt will made to maximize utilization of local population during the construction activities.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

1.31

Any other actions?

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

The proposed expansion project will be installed on total 27.11 hectares (67 acres) of land within the existing plant premises and some additional land adjacent to the plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. There is no human settlement in the project site. Said plot of land will be reformed / developed from its existing land use.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Water requirement for the proposed expansion project will be about 3862 cu.m/day which will be sourced from Subarnarekha river.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Please refer Pre-Feasibility Report

2.4

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

Yes

The construction materials such as cement, MS, sand, aggregates etc. will be sourced locally.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

2.6

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

Yes

As per initial estimation, total power requirement of the proposed project will be about 121 MW which will be sourced from 75 MW capacity Captive Power Plant and rest from State Grid.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

3.2

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

3.3

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

The implementation of the proposed expansion project will increase the employment potential for locals with the improvement in their living conditions.

3.4

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

3.5

Any other causes

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

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Solid waste of domestic / commercial origin that would be generated in the Plant will be disposed of suitably in consultation with the concerned Civic body.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

?DRI - Dust from ESP, bag filters and char comprises solid wastes from DRI plant. Accretions are generated only when the kiln stops. Accretions are used for land filling and road making purpose. Dolo-char from the DRI units will be used in AFBC boiler for power generation. ?SMS - Solid wastes that will be generated from IF are slag and dust. The hot slag generated from IF will be transferred to slag yard after cooling. IF slag will be used for road construction and land filling purposes. Soli

4.5

Surplus product

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sewage sludge will be disposed off-site in consultation with the concerned local authority.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Small quantity of construction waste only would be generated and same will be reused for filling.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

4.10

Agricultural wastes

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

The main air pollutant from the proposed expansion project will be particulate matter, SO2 & NOx. The emission will be accounted due to use of fossil fuel in coal fired Boiler, diesel operated equipment for various activities, vehicular movement, etc. The precautionary / control measures, such as maintenance of vehicles on a regular basis, tall stacks (as per the guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board), water spray system will be used to control dust emission etc.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Process emissions will take place from proposed Pelletization Plant, Sponge Iron Plant, Induction Furnaces, Ferro Alloy Plant and Captive Power plant. Waste gases from these units will be routed through suitable pollution control devices like Cyclones, Bag Filters, Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) and will be released into the atmosphere through tall stacks. Fugitive emissions will take place from Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant and raw material handling areas. Bag filter system and dust suppres

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Bag filter system will be installed in the raw material handling site and dust suppression system will be installed.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Emissions from construction activities would be taken care of by water sprinkling, using equipment in good condition and use of dust masks by workmen.

5.5

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

Yes

Dust suppression system will be provided. There will be no odour problem from handling of construction materials, sewage and other wastes.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

5.7

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

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

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

All the machinery which will be used in the proposed project will be of highest standard and comply with the national / international standards that take care of air and noise pollution control / vibration control. Hence, no significant impact due to operation of such machineries is anticipated.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Noise and vibration. Proper mitigation measures like installation of acoustic enclosures will be taken for all noise generating equipment.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Noise below the level of 85 dB(A) will be generated during construction phase. All state of the art equipment, confirming to noise standards would be employed in the proposed project.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

Best efforts will be made to control excessive noise arising out of piling activities. Pilling work will be carried out in such a manner so as to have minimum disturbance to the nearby population.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Traffic movement will generate sound. However, best practices will be followed to maintain noise level within 75 dB (A).

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

Best noise abatement measures will be adopted to control noise from the cooling systems.

6.7

From any other sources

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

Yes

There is no use / handling of hazardous material except during annual oil change period, which is done in closed containers. Also, extra care will be taken during lubrication of equipment.

7.2

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

There will be no discharge of trade effluents from the project. All liquid effluents will be treated and reused inside the plant premises. Sewage will be treated in sewage treatment plant.

7.3

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

Yes

Dust will be generated to some extent due to different project activities. During the construction phase, proper care will be taken to reduce dust emission, wherever possible.

7.4

From any other sources

7.5

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

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

Adequate safety measures will be provided to prevent risk of spillage, fire, etc.

8.2

From any other causes

8.3

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

Yes

The area falls under Earthquake Zone-III as per Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map.

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

The project will have insignificant impact on the road network around the project site. The project is not expected to have any impact of concern on the power supply system, housing and wastes management system of the area. Proposed expansion project will result in considerable growth of the surrounding areas: ?Economic upliftment. ?Rapid growth of service sector will result in increase of income in the area. Beneficial for different Service Providers and transportation companies.

9.2

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

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

The project under consideration will enhance the possibility of developing supporting industrial activities in surrounding areas.

9.4

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

(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

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

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

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Subarnarekha River - Around 3.5 kms. in North direction w.r.t the Project Site. Kharkai River - Around 9.0 kms. in South direction w.r.t the Project Site.

State, National boundaries

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

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Kandra - Within 2.0 kms in South direction w.r.t the Project Site.

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

Yes

DBMS Kadma High School - 13 km from project site Loyola School - 14 km from project site Kabaria Memorial High School - 13 km from project site DM Madan Girls High School - 15 km from project site Chinmaya Vidyalaya South Park - 15 km from project site Jain college, Gamharia - 5.2 km from project site NIT Jamshedpur - 14 km from project site Jamshedpur Co-operative College - 14 km from project site ESI Hospital, Jugalsarai - 13 km from project site Sonari Dispensary - 13 km from project

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

Yes

Subarnarekha River - Around 3.5 kms. in North direction w.r.t the Project Site. Kharkai River - Around 9.0 kms. in South direction w.r.t the Project Site.

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

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

(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
FORM 1

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought : NIL

(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	Deep
Designation	Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	NILACHAL IRON AND POWER LTD
Address	5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata