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	Development of New Integrated Civil Enclave at Halwara Airport, at Village Aitiana, Raikot Tehsil, Ludhiana District, Punjab
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/PB/MIS/181931/2020
Project Cost	425 cr

S. No. in the schedule	7(a) Air ports
Project Sector	INFRA-2

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

54.85 ha 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	Aitiana Village, Raikot Tehsil, Ludhiana District
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.	2412/2
Town / Village	Aitiana Village
State of the project	Punjab

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

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Mullanpur Railway Station, 10.2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Ludhiana Airport, 33.5 km

11.

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

Halwara , 3 km

12.

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

Municipal Corporation: Ludhiana, 26 km, ENE Mata Rani Chowk, Ludhiana-141008

13.

Name of the Applicant

Shubhendu

14.

Registered Address

Ludhiana Airport, Sahnewal

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, PUNJAB
Name of the Applicant	Shubhendu
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Airport Director
Pin code	141120
E-mail	halwaraap@gmail.com
Telephone No.	0161-2844904
Fax No.	0161-2845042
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 land for the proposed development was an agricultural land and has been transferred to AAI free from encumbrances by Government of Punjab. The proposed project shall include construction of apron & taxiway, terminal building, interim building and ancillary facilities.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The land has been transferred to AAI after removing all kinds of hindrances by the State Government.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The proposed development shall include construction of terminal building, interim building, apron, roads and other ancillary facilities. The total area of the proposed site is 135.54 acres/54.85 ha.

1.4

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

Pre-construction investigations have not been carried out yet.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Please refer point no. 1.3.

1.6

Demolition works?

No demolition is proposed

1.7

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

Yes

Temporary rest shelter will be constructed at / near the project site for construction labours. Basic amenities will be provided in the rest shelters.

1.8

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

Yes

The project involves construction of one and a half level integrated terminal building with a built up area of 15000 m2 (including 5000 m2 of basement area) and an interim building of 2000 m2 area. Cut and fill shall be balanced to the maximum extent.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Yes

The construction of terminal building will involve construction of basement

1.10

Reclamation works?

No reclamation works will be carried out.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging works involved.

1.12

Offshore structures?

No offshore structures will be constructed

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

The project does not involve any production or manufacturing processes

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

There will be facility for temporary storage of construction materials within the proposed site.

1.15

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

Yes

The solid waste generated during construction phase will be disposed to authorized vendors. The domestic sewage generated from labours during construction phase will be treated in septic tanks followed by soak pits. The sewage generated during operation phase will be treated in a 250 KLD capacity STP. The solid waste generated in the airport will be segregated at source and stored in separate bins to be given to Municipality for further treatment.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Not planned at this stage, however, space has been designated in the site for future residential complex.

1.17

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

Yes

With the development of the New Integrated Civil Enclave, road traffic of the nearest road shall increase. However. There shall be no addition in rail or sea traffic.

1.18

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

No new road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructures will be created nor will any routes be altered for the purpose of this project. However, internal roads shall be constructed within the proposed site

1.19

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

The project will not lead to closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No transmission lines exist at site

1.21

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

Yes

Chochrari Drain is passing through the project site in the Western direction which shall be retained by formation of culverts.

1.22

Stream crossings?

No other streams cross the site

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

For the purpose of the project, 142 KLD of ground water shall be extracted.

1.24

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

About 470 m of Chochrari Drain passes through the project site which shall be retained and hence natural drainage shall not be affected.

1.25

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

Yes

Construction materials shall be locally procured and brought to site through already existing routes. Construction labors shall be locally hired who shall arrange for their own transport. Personnel posted at the site during operation phase shall arrange for their own transport.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not planned at this stage

1.27

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

Not planned at this stage

1.28

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

Yes

There will be influx of people in the area during the operation phase. Local people will be given preference for employment during construction phase. The project will provide direct and indirect employment to people living in surrounding areas depending on their skills.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Introduction of alien species is not expected due to this proposal

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not Applicable.

1.31

Any other actions?

No other actions would be involved.

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 area of 135.54 acres/54.85 ha where the proposed Civil Enclave shall be developed has been transferred to AAI free of all hindrances.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Source of Water: Ground Water Competing Users: existing industry and agricultural activities. Fresh Water Requirement: 142 KLD

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Minor minerals like sand & gravel will be used during construction.

2.4

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

Yes

Cement-1,75,173 bags, Sand-22,071 m3, Aggregates-16,553 cum, Bricks-6,35,001 nos., Reinforcement steel-645 tonnes

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

No forest or timber sources will be used.

2.6

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

Yes

The power requirement for the project is 2500 KVA and will be sourced from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No other natural resources will be used.

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

The proposal involves civil works and use of hazardous materials is not envisaged.

3.2

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

The project will not lead to changes in occurrence of diseases or affect disease vectors. All measures will be taken and regular monitoring to be done to ensure that no water stagnation occurs at site

3.3

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

Yes

During construction as well as operation phase, direct as well as indirect employment opportunities will be generated. This will have positive impact on socio-economic condition of the surrounding areas.

3.4

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

As no human settlement is not coming under the project site area, so no vulnerable groups of people will be directly affected by this project. However, such vulnerable groups present in the study area will be identified and impact will be studied and incorporated in the EIA report.

3.5

Any other causes

No other causes could be identified.

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

Topsoil scraped during construction will be stored on site and utilized for landscaping purpose. Construction wastes generated will be used for leveling of site area.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Construction wastes are estimated to be generated to the tune of 0.01 MT which shall be dealt with as per provisions of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016. The solid waste generated in the airport will be mostly from the food court area of the terminal building. During operation phase of the proposed project, an estimated 0.63 tonnes of solid waste shall be generated per day.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

There shall be generation of used oil from DG sets, paints, and lead batteries. Such hazardous waste will be handled as per the applicable rules and will be disposed through authorized vendors only.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

There is no industrial process involved.

4.5

Surplus product

No surplus product will be generated

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Option for utilization of sewage sludge for horticulture will be explored

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste shall be used within the project site or shall be disposed through authorised vendors.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

The machineries/ equipment will be taken on hired basis which will be removed after completion of construction.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

The project shall not lead to generation of contaminated soil or other materials

4.10

Agricultural wastes

No agricultural wastes will be generated

4.11

Other solid wastes

No other solid waste will be generated

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 aircrafts: The fuel consumption rate for AB-321 aircraft is 960 kg/LTO cycle. This rate however increases during approach and take-off. The maximum emission from aircraft will be 1.42 kg of HC per LTO cycle, 16.72 kg of NOx per LTO cycle, 7.55 kg of CO per LTO cycle and 0.96 kg of SO2 per LTO cycle. Emission from DG sets: SO2-0.0015 g/s, NOx-2.4 g/s, CO-0.27 g/s

5.2

Emissions from production processes

No production is involved. However, aircraft emission and emissions from ground service equipment is envisaged during airport operation.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive dust emissions are likely to occur due to handling of materials during construction phase.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Fugitive dust emissions are likely to occur due to earth work during construction phase. Gaseous emission are likely to occur due to vehicular and machineries operations. However the effect of emissions during construction phase will be marginal and for a limited period only.

5.5

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

Yes

Fugitive dust emissions are likely to occur due to handling of materials during construction phase. The sewage generated shall be properly treated in a closed chamber to avoid generation of odour.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No incineration facility is proposed at site.

5.7

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

Burning of waste in open air will be discouraged

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Emission from other sources is 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

Noise may be generated during construction phase. Noise will be generated from equipments like rollers, water tanker, JCB, tractor, vacuum excavator, loader/tipper, compactor, concrete mixer, air compressor and paver etc. Noise due to construction activities shall be minimal and temporary in nature. During operation, aircraft landing and take-off from the existing airport is the major noise generating source

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

No industrial process involved

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Please refer point 6.1. Noise due to construction activities shall be minimal and temporary in nature. Airport-related lighting facilities and activities could visually affect surrounding residents and other nearby light-sensitive areas such as homes, parks or recreational areas. The potential impact shall be covered in EIA Report.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting or piling activities are involved

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

During construction, noise will be generated from vehicles carrying construction materials to site. Mitigation measures will be taken and PPEs will be given to workers exposed to high noise generating areas. During the operation phase noise will be generated from the landing and take-off of aircrafts and vehicular traffic. Utmost care will be taken to limit the noise level within the specified standards

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

During welding, cutting, electrical lighting, power circuits, drilling etc. lighting may be produced where workers will be provided necessary PPEs. Air conditioning and ventilation system generates noise and necessary enclosures will be provided

6.7

From any other sources

Generation of noise and vibration from other sources is 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

Hazardous wastes generated during construction phase or operation phase will be stored at site in sealed containers, labeled and disposed-off as per Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016

7.2

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

Yes

Treated waste water shall be mainly used for landscaping and flushing. Efforts will be made to fully utilize the waste water within the site to eliminate the risk of land or water contamination.

7.3

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

Yes

There shall be emission of dust and gaseous pollutants during various phases of the project which, if emitted more than the prescribed limit, may lead to contamination of land/water

7.4

From any other sources

There is no other source from which risk of contamination is anticipated

7.5

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

Long term build-up of pollutants in the environment from the above mentioned sources is not expected

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

As already mentioned that there may be generation of hazardous wastes from the site. However, the quantity generated shall be way too less to lead to any explosion or fire.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

Risk of accidents is envisaged due to mishandling of machinery equipments, and falling from height, slips etc. during construction phase. A disaster management plan will be implemented to avoid such accidents. To deal with minor accidents, first aid facility will be provided at site. All the possible precautions will be taken during construction and operation phases

8.3

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

Yes

Probable effects of natural disasters such as cyclone or flood will be studied and included in the EIA report. The project is located in Seismic Zone IV as per IS: 1893 (Part-1) 2002. All Civil structures will be made Earthquake Resistant.

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

The development of the project will attract migration of people in the surrounding areas as employment opportunities will be generated. Hence such necessary supporting infrastructure facilities will come up in the surrounding areas

9.2

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

No such activities are proposed

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Contribute to the maximum possible extent for connecting the area

9.4

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

No projects of this extent exist in the proximity

(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

No such areas exist within 15 km radius

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

No such areas exist within 15 km radius

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

No such areas exist within 15 km radius

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Chochrari Drain, inside site, W Sangatpura Distributary , 14.9 km, NNW Dakha Distributary, 3 km, N Jassowal Drain, 9.0 km, NE Pakhwal Distributary, 7 km, ESE Halwara Drain, 0.08 km, SW Tahwandi Distributary, 2.8 km, S Dehion Distributary, 13.5 km, SE Raikot Distributary, 13.7 km, SSW Khokri Distributary, 3.7 km, NW Khanpur Distributary, 8.1 km, NNE Sirhind Canal (Sidwan Branch), 14.9 km, NNE Sirhind Canal (Adohar Branch), 1.6 km, NNE Manoke Distributary, 3 km, W

State, National boundaries

None within 15 km

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

There are routes near the sites but none are used by public to access any area of recreation or pilgrimage.

Defence installations

Yes

The existing Halwara Airport is a defence base of Indian Air force

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

The nearby Village of Aitiana at a distance of 0.5 km is a densely populated area

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

Yes

Schools, hospitals, places of worship and community facilities are present in the study area. Nearest school: Government High School, Aitiana, 1 km. Nearest hospital: Halwara Hospital, 3.2 km Nearest Gurudwara: 1 km

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

Yes

CGWB has categorized ground water of Raikot block as over-exploited

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

There are no areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage within 15 km radius.

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 site falls under Zone IV of Earthquake hazard which is a high damage risk zone

(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
Khasra Details

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	Shubhendu
Designation	Airport Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, PUNJAB
Address	Ludhiana Airport, Sahnewal