| 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 | | | Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area | NA |
| | Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification | N/A | | Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained | N/A | | Upload copy of CTE | N/A |
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| Name of the Project/s | Development of an all-weather multi-user Greenfield Port at Astaranga, Puri District, Odisha | Brief summary of project | Annexure-Brief summary of project | | Proposal Number | IA/OR/MIS/138307/2020 | | Project Cost | 741700 lacs | |
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| S. No. in the schedule | 7(e) Ports, Harbours
| Project Sector | INFRA-2 | |
| | 3. | Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled | 17.7 MTPA / 1578.269 Ha ha. | | | 4. | | New/Expansion/Modernization | New | | | | 5. | Existing Capacity/Area etc. | 0 ha. | | | 6. | Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' | A | | | 7. | | Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify | No | | | | 8. | | Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify | No | | | | 9. | |
| Location of the project | Project site is located at Latitude 19o56’00” N and Longitude 86o17’00” E | | 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. | Gundalaba village-1 - 268
sahan Village- 1 - 170
sudakeshar village-1-388
Chhuriana village-1-463
Nanpur village-12 to 357
Daluakani village-1-70
Sundar village-1-249
Kanamana village- -1-845
Kusumbar village-71-256
Patalada village-29-282
Timor village-11-104
Astagarnga village-1308-1311
Damasuna village-310-330
List enclosed Appendix-2 to From-I | | Town / Village | Astaranga | | State of the project | Orissa | |
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| S.no | State Name | District Name | Tehsil Name |
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| (1.) | Orissa | Puri | Kakatpur | | | 10. | |
| Nearest railway station along with distance in kms | Bhubaneswar, on Howrah – Visakhapatnam main line under the jurisdiction of East Coast Railway, 75 km | Nearest airport along with distance in kms | Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar, 75 km | |
| | 11. | Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms | Konark , 30 km | | | 12. | Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) | Astaranga Tehsil
Post - Astaranga,
Astaranga – Naiguan Road
Astaranga – 752109, Puri District, Odisha
Tel : +91 6758 230389 | | | 13. | Name of the Applicant | Ravikanth | | | 14. | Registered Address | Plot No.56-C, Prachi Enclave, Chadrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | | | 15. | |
| Address for correspondance: | | Name of the Company | NAVAYUGA ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED | | Name of the Applicant | Ravikanth | | Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) | DM | | Pin code | 751016 | | E-mail | neclbbsr@necltd.com | | Telephone No. | 0674-2747513 | | Fax No. | 0674- | | 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? | No | | | 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 | | | | | | 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? | Yes | | Status | Application for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted | | (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 | | | | | 23. | | Whether any Forest Land Involved? | Yes | | Area of Forest land Involved (hectares) | 102.02 ha. | |
| | 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 | |
| | 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 project of port development would create a permanent change in the land use to support the development of permanent marine facilities for mechanized cargo handling, storage / retrieval, transportation to meet the demands of Trade and Shipping Activities. Cultivable, Un-cultivable, Village Forest Land will be converted into port infrastructure development project. The port is to be developed within the port limits as notified by the Government of Orissa with a total land requirement | | 1.2 | Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? | Yes | The projects involve clearance of vegetation in the forest lands (protected and village forests) and also clearing of mangroves along the Kadua Nadi Creek which lie meandering
stretched of the creek proposed for straightening within the proposed port boundary. | | 1.3 | Creation of new land uses? | Yes | A new land use will be created as per the port master plan. The land to be acquired for the port development would be used for development of the port, and its associated infrastructure. | | 1.4 | Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? | Yes | Bathymetry Survey, Geotechnical investigation Current & Wave recording, Seismic profiling, Numerical model studies of wave transformation, tranquility, coastal stability, dredge spoil disposal. Numerical model studies for Straightening two meanders of Kadua Nadi Creek etc, have been completed through reputed institutes/consultants | | 1.5 | Construction works? | Yes | Construction works would be carried out for the development of the following infrastructure – Berths, breakwaters, Road & Rail Networks, Cargo Storage and Handling Area, and other utilities, amenities, environmental works, greenbelt, STP and buildings to administer the port operation. | | 1.6 | Demolition works? | Yes | The settlements within the proposed port boundary would be demolished after acquisition of the land and implementation of R&R Measures as required shall be done by Govt. of Odisha as per the Odisha Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy, 2006. | | 1.7 | Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? | Yes | Sufficient temporary dwelling units will be provided with necessary infrastructure including sanitation facilities 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 | Common infrastructure facilities like officers, warehouses, cargo storage areas, roads, railway lines, surface drainage and other facilities required for port operation will be developed. Dredging/ excavation would be carried out for the development of the dock area, turning circle and approach channel and straightening of two meanders of Kadua nadi creek etc. | | 1.9 | Underground works including mining or tunnelling? | No | No such activity is envisaged | | 1.10 | Reclamation works? | Yes | Reclamation works would be carried out for level rising of the low lying area and for the reclamation of the proposed training of meandering stretches Kadua Nadi creek. | | 1.11 | Dredging? | Yes | Dredging has been proposed for the development of the dock area, turning circle, approach channel. The total dredge spoil quantity for the Phase-IA development is 23.5 Mcum. 18 Mcum of the dredge spoil will be used for reclamation and filling of low-lying areas, 1Mcum would be used for shore protection work, the remaining 4.5Mcum and 0.95Mcum of annual Maintenance Dredging and will be disposed at sea in an identified dredge disposal location beyond -25m contour as per the numerical modelling s | | 1.12 | Offshore structures? | Yes | Berths, Northern and Southern breakwaters would be constructed. Turning Circle, Approach Channel will be dredged. | | 1.13 | Production and manufacturing processes? | No | No such processes are envisaged | | 1.14 | Facilities for storage of goods or materials? | Yes | Temporary storage facilities will be provided for storing the construction materials during construction phase.
Transit storage facility will be provided for various cargo proposed to be handled, during the operation phase. | | 1.15 | Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? | Yes | A STP of capacity 100 KLD would be installed as part of the Phase-IA development of the proposed port. and the treated water will be used for green belt development and dust suppression.
Solid waste from the port premises will be segregated as biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. Biodegradable wastes will be composted and used as manure for the greenbelt development and the non-biodegradable wastes will be disposed through agencies authorized by OSPCB. | | 1.16 | Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? | Yes | Bachelor accommodation / Guest House is planned for operational workers etc. | | 1.17 | New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? | Yes | Road traffic is envisaged during the construction phase for the movement of construction materials. New road, rail and sea traffic are foreseen for the movement of cargo during the operation phase. | | 1.18 | New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? | Yes | A new road of 65 km has been proposed to connect the port to National Highway 16.
A new rail of length 75 km has been proposed to connect the port to the main railway line near Bhubaneswar.
New road connectivity is also proposed by GoI under Sagaramala and Bharatmala
Internal roads of importance would be of 50m wide right of way and other roads will be of 30 m right of way and internal rail lines of 32km length have been proposed. | | 1.19 | Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? | No | No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements is envisaged. | | 1.20 | New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? | Yes | New power transmission lines will be laid from the 400 / 220 KV substations at Mendhasal or Chandaka in Khurda District to meet the requirement for the port operations. New internal transmission lines and pipelines will also be laid. | | 1.21 | Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? | Yes | Straightening of two meandering stretches of the tidal influenced Kadua Nadi Creek and reclaiming two meander stretches had been studied as per earlier TOR by NIOT. | | 1.22 | Stream crossings? | Yes | Kadua Nadi, a tidal influenced creek, passes through the proposed port area. Roads and railway lines will be taken via bridges to be built to cross the Kadua Nadi creek duly maintaining the existing water way width and without disturbing mangroves present.
Fisheries Department, GoO, had been certified that there is “No fishing activity in Kadua Nadi”. | | 1.23 | Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? | Yes | Drawl of ground water is not envisaged.
The Govt. of Odisha has sanctioned to source 5000 KLD of water for the port operation from Devi River. The intake location has been identified near Bauriakhana, about 10 km away from the port. | | 1.24 | Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? | Yes | The two meanders of Kadua Nadi Creek that flows through the port boundary will be trained i.e., straightened with a cross section having 54m width and side slopes of 1:2 as recommended in the numerical study report by NIOT as per earlier ToR.
Mangrove of 30.8 Acs extent existing in these two meanders shall be replaced as may be directed. | | 1.25 | Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? | Yes | During construction period transport facility will be required for construction material, machinery, equipment and personnel.
During operation phase, transport facility will be required for personnel & cargo movement | | 1.26 | Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? | No | No long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration work is envisaged. | | 1.27 | Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? | No | Project proposal is development of a new port at Astaranga. | | 1.28 | Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? | Yes | Influx of construction labour during construction phase is temporary. During operational phase skilled operational, maintenance and management personnel is a permanent activity. | | 1.29 | Introduction of alien species? | No | No alien species would be introduced. Only native species of flora will be planted as part of greenbelt development and compensatory mangrove plantation. | | 1.30 | Loss of native species or genetic diversity? | No | Not envisaged | | 1.31 | Any other actions? | No | Not envisaged | | | 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 | 1578.269 Ha i.e., 3899.987 acres of land has been allocated for the port development by GoO encompassing agricultural land and forest land (both protected forest and village forest (Gramya Jungle) totaling about 102 Ha i.e., 252 acres). | | 2.2 | Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD | Yes | Government of Odisha has allotted 5,000KLD of water from Devi River. The drawl of water has been permitted near the Bauriakana village which is located at about 10 km from Port. | | 2.3 | Minerals (MT) | No | No mining is envisaged at project site.
Only Rock, Stone aggregate, sand and gravel sourced from approved quarries would be used for construction. | | 2.4 | Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) | Yes | Construction materials required are proposed to be sourced from nearby approved quarries like Tangi etc.
The estimated quantities of constructionmaterials for development are asfollows:
• Stone – 1.5 million m3
• Aggregates - 1.0 million m3
• Sand - 0.5 million m3
• Gravel – 1.0 Million m3 | | 2.5 | Forests and timber (source – MT) | No | No timber or forest materials would be used. | | 2.6 | Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) | Yes | Power demand during construction phase would be around 3 MW, which is proposed to be drawn from nearest 33 /11 KV substation (0.25 km away from the site) and DG sets for area illumination during failure of power and emergency.
During the operation phase about 20 MW of electricity would be required, which is proposed to be drawn from either of the 400 / 220 KV substations at Mendhasal or Chandaka in Khurda District and DG sets fro are illumination during power failure and emergency. | | 2.7 | Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) | No | None | | | 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 | Yes | Hazardous waste like used oils, paints and colors containers will be disposed of as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling, Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules 2016. | | 3.2 | Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) | No | On site health and safety measures will be followed during construction and operation phase of the port activity. | | 3.3 | Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? | Yes | The port facility will bring socio economic benefit as well as improvement in the socio-economic condition of the people in the region. It will also increase business & direct / indirect employment opportunities. | | 3.4 | Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. | No | Not Envisaged
As per the Concession Agreement land is made available by GoO. Therefore, R&R for the people affected by the proposed acquisition will be compensated by the GoO. As per R&R measures defined in the Odisha Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy, 2006. | | 3.5 | Any other causes | No | 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 | No | Not Applicable | | 4.2 | Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) | Yes | Solid and domestic waste from the port premises will be segregated as biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes and will be handled as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The biodegradable wastes shall be composted and used as manure for greenbelt development and the non-biodegradable wastes will be disposed through agencies authorized by OSPCB. | | 4.3 | Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) | Yes | Hazardous wastes like Used/waste oil from D.G sets, and port operations will be disposed through agencies authorized by OSPCB as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 | | 4.4 | Other industrial process wastes | No | Not Envisaged | | 4.5 | Surplus product | No | Not Envisaged | | 4.6 | Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment | Yes | The treated effluent from the proposed STP of 100 KLD will be recycled for plantation and dust suppression while sludge will be used for greenbelt. | | 4.7 | Construction or demolition wastes | Yes | Construction and demolition waste that would be generatedwill be utilized within the port premises for sitegrading etc., and remaining waste will bedisposed of suitably as per Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 and OSPCB guidelines. | | 4.8 | Redundant machinery or equipment | No | Not Envisaged | | 4.9 | Contaminated soils or other materials | No | Not Envisaged | | 4.10 | Agricultural wastes | No | Not Envisaged | | 4.11 | Other solid wastes | No | Not Envisaged | | | 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 | During construction/ operation emission from vehicles, construction equipment and DG sets is expected.
All vehicles will be well maintained as per the guidelines of CPCB for emission standards. | | 5.2 | Emissions from production processes | No | Not envisaged, as the proposed port project includes only handling, storage and transport of cargo. | | 5.3 | Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport | Yes | Vehicular emissions from truck movement is envisaged, fugitive dust emission is also envisaged during unloading/loading and storage of dry bulk cargo. Dust Suppression System, Covered conveyor system and mechanized loading/unloading system as may be feasible will be installed for cargo handling, storage and transport. Greenbelt along periphery, around coal storage areas and avenue plantation along road sides shall be developed. | | 5.4 | Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment | Yes | During construction, emission from D.G sets, vehicles & construction equipment is envisaged. Appropriate mitigationmeasures will be adopted to keep them within permissible norms.
PUC certificate will be insisted for all transport vehicles. | | 5.5 | Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste | Yes | Dust due to handling of construction material is envisaged in addition to dust due to dry bulk cargo handling. Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling, atomized sprays and green belt will be provided.
Sewage will be treated at STP. | | 5.6 | Emissions from incineration of waste | No | Not Envisaged | | 5.7 | Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) | No | Not Envisaged | | 5.8 | Emissions from any other sources | No | Not Envisaged | | | 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 | The entire operation is confined within the Port area and no adverse impact is envisaged on the surroundings. However, equipment and vehicular movement for cargo handling are expected to generate noise. Workers will be provided with appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE as required).
Noise enclosures will be provided for D.G sets to control the noise and vibration during operation. | | 6.2 | From industrial or similar processes | No | Not Envisaged | | 6.3 | From construction or demolition | Yes | During construction phase, noise is expected from loading and unloading of construction materials, equipment handling/running, piling operations, dredging etc. Low noise construction equipment will be used.
Wherever required the workers will be provided with personal protective equipment as required. The machinery will be properly maintained tominimize the noise pollution. | | 6.4 | From blasting or piling | Yes | No blasting is foreseen.
Piling activities would be under taken by hydraulic rotary type piling will be used with low noise levels.
All equipment will be maintained in good condition and the noise generation would be maintained at minimal level.
Wherever required the workers will be provided with PPE. | | 6.5 | From construction or operational traffic | Yes | It will be ensured that all vehicles and equipment are ingood condition, properly lubricated &maintained to keep noise within permissible limits. Where needed (ex generators), necessary enclosure will be provided. | | 6.6 | From lighting or cooling systems | No | Not Envisaged | | 6.7 | From any other sources | No | Not Envisaged | | | 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 | Spills do not occur during normal operations, as the cargo will be mechanically handled. In the event of accidental spills during transfer from / to the storage terminals, the soil quality in the surrounding may get impacts. To minimize the impact on soil quality, spill containment shall be provided. The hazardous materials will be stored and handled as per the provisions of the Manufacturer, Storage and import of Hazardous Chemical (Amendment) Rules, 2000 and Hazardous Wastes (Management and Ha | | 7.2 | From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) | Yes | Sewage generated from toilet blocks, canteens etc. will be treated in STP of 100 KLD. Treated effluent/sludge from STP will be used for plantation and dust suppression and manure for greenbelt development.
Runoff from coal storage yards shall be routed through collection pits and guard ponds before letting out. Surface drainage will be routed through settlement pits before letting out. | | 7.3 | By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water | No | Particulate dispersion from the cargo stored at the back-up area is anticipated, however good pollution control measures like dust suppression system for dry bulk cargo handling will be deployed to control pollution to the surrounding areas. | | 7.4 | From any other sources | No | Not Envisaged | | 7.5 | Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? | No | All preventive measures will be undertaken based on the requirements as per the guidelines of MoEF&CC / CPCB. | | | 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 | No | Construction phase: There will be requirement to store hazardous material such as welding gases, paints, lubricants etc.
Operation Phase: There will be storage of coal (Non- Hazardous Material) which may cause fire hazards.
The fire hazard at coal storage area will be controlled by proper fire fighting methods such as compaction and water sprinkling system.
The hazardous materials will be stored and handled as per the provisions of the Manufacturer, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical | | 8.2 | From any other causes | No | Not envisaged | | 8.3 | Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? | Yes | The project falls in the Zone III (Moderate damage risk zone (MSK VII) of Earthquake Hazard Zone of India. It lies in cyclone prone area. | | | 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 | Development of the New Port at Astaranga, its marine and other facilities would lead to new road and rail connectivity to the hinterland and induce potential investors to set up port-based industries, SEZs and ancillaries, thereby creating a positive impact with increased and improved economic activity and prosperity in the region as a whole with improved employment generation etc. leading to improved living standards. | | 9.2 | Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment | No | Not Envisaged as the proposed project would be a permanent establishment. | | 9.3 | Set a precedent for later developments | Yes | The proposed project would catalyze further developmental activities in the region. | | 9.4 | Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects | No | Not Envisaged | | | (III) | Environmental Sensitivity | | S.No | Areas | Name/Identity | Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary | | 1 | Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value | Yes | Sahan Protected Forest (Dense Casuarina)-Within and Adjacent to the North-East boundary of the port along coast
Gramya Jungle-Within port boundary
Balukhanda-Konark Wild life sanctuary-3.3 km south of project area
Bandar Protected Forest-7.5 km Northwest
Nadiakhia Protected Forest-8.5 km Northwest | | 2 | Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests | Yes | Sahan Protected Forest (Dense Casuarina)-Within and Adjacent to the North-East boundary of the port along coast
Gramya Jungle-Within port boundary
Balukhanda-Konark Wild life sanctuary-3.3 km south of project area
Bandar Protected Forest-7.5 km Northwest
Nadiakhia Protected Forest-8.5 km Northwest | | 3 | Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration | Yes | Sporadic Turtle nesting ground -North of Devi River mouth – Aerial Distance- 15 Km North-West | | 4 | Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters | Yes | Devi River-5 km Northwest
Kadua Nadi Creek-Within Port boundary | | 5 | State, National boundaries | Yes | None | | 6 | Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas | Yes | Kakatpur – Astaranga Road leading to SH-60-6.0 Km North – North West | | 7 | Defence installations | No | None | | 8 | Densely populated or built-up area | Yes | Astaranga-6.0 Km North – North West | | 9 | Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) | Yes | P H C, Astaranga-6.0 Km N-NW
Astaranga High-6.0 Km N-NW
School
Mangala Temple, Kakatpur -13.0Km NW
PirJahania -Along the port boundary on sea coast. Excluded from the Port operations area and protected with boundary and a separate access road has been provided. | | 10 | Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) | Yes | Sahan Protected Forest (Dense Casuarina)-Within and Adjacent to the North-East boundary of the port along coast
Gramya Jungle-Within port boundary
Balukhanda-Konark Wild life sanctuary-3.3 km south of project area
Bandar Protected Forest-7.5 km Northwest
Nadiakhia Protected Forest-8.5 km Northwest | | 11 | Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) | No | None | | 12 | 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 | The project site falls in Zone III: Moderate Damage Risk Zone (MSK VII) for earthquake and has been classified as an area prone to cyclones, being on the sea coast. The location also falls in Very High Damage Risk Zone – B (Vb = 50 m/s) during extreme cyclonic storms. | | | (IV) | Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies | | 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 | Ravikanth | | Designation | DM | | Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here) | NAVAYUGA ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED | | Address | Plot No.56-C, Prachi Enclave, Chadrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
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