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 NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power Project Stage - II (2 x 660 MW) and Stage - III (2 x 660 MW)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TN/THE/31174/2015
Project Cost 1875666 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(d) Thermal Power Plants
Project Sector Thermal Projects
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 4 x 660 MW ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/TN/THE/18434/2013
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-13012/19/2008-IA-II (T)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 1600 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 projectUdangudi, Kalankudiiruppu and Manadu Thandapathi Villages, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Survey Numbers Udangudi Village: 1 to 13, 454 to 465, 566 to 587, 656, 712 and 742 to 753. Kalankudiiruppu Village: 94 to 105 and 207 to 209 Manadu Thandapath Village: 94 to 105 and 207 to 209
Town / VillageUdangudi village; Kalankudiiruppu village; Manadu Thandapath villagesforlivep.
State of the projectTamil Nadu
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Tamil NaduThoothukkudiTiruchendur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Tiruchendur, 12 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Vagaikulam, 60 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Tiruchendur , 12 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the Applicant BMohan
14. Registered Address 144, Anna Salai, Chennai
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company TANGEDCO
Name of the Applicant BMohan
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) CHIEF ENGINEER PROJECTS
Pin code 600002
E-mail cepr@tnebnet.org
Telephone No. 044-28520878
Fax No. 044-28520878
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/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?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?
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 CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/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 now identified for the Project is dry Patta Lands. There is no agricultural activity. However there are few plantations of Coconut and Palm trees. As the barren/fallow land is being used for setting up the Power Plant, there will be increase in intensity of land use.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Mostly barren land. A few coconut / palm trees have to be felled.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Industrial land use
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Geotechnical investigations will be carried out and the details will be given in the EIA report.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Boiler, Turbine, Generator, Condenser, Cooling water system, Coal handling system, Ash handling system, Coal plant, ESPs, Switchyard and other civil, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
1.6 Demolition works? No The site is free from any structures
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary shelters and sanitation facilities for construction workers will be provided for the construction workers within the power project site itself.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes As mentioned in the item 1.5
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No
1.10 Reclamation works? No No
1.11 Dredging? No No. The coal jetty and sea water intake and outfall structures have been included in Udangudi Stage-I Project works.
1.12 Offshore structures? No No. The coal jetty and sea water intake and outfall structures have been included in Udangudi Stage-I Project works.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The powdered coal is burnt in the furnace to generate steam in the boiler. The steam generated in the boiler is used to generate power which will be transmitted to grid through switchyard. The steam after expansion in the turbine is condensed in the condenser and condensed steam is recycled back to the boiler. The hot gases from the furnace after loosing heat in different areas goes through the Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Coal Stach Yard
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes ETP will be installed for treatment of plant effluents. 100% dry ash collection is proposed. The entire ash quantity will be supplied to Cement and brick industries. However, area has been earmarked for ash pond for disposal of bottom ash. During emergency conditions, the ash will be disposed off in the ash dyke in slurry form.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The township already identified for Udangudi Stage-I Project will be utilized for housing the staff for Stage-II Project also.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The site is approachable State Highway SH-176. The coal requirement will be met from the infrastructure facilities of Udangudi Stage-I Project (coal jetty). Only internal roads within plant area will be required.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No As mentioned in the item 1.17
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 are envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No The power generated from Udangudi Stage-I Project is proposed to be evacuated through the 765 kV Tuticorin pooling substation being executed by PGCIL. This will be utilized to evacuate power from Stage-II and III also. 2 numbers of 765 kV line feeders are proposed for the same.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No The Ellappanaickan Tank Surplus Course was proposed to be diverted for Udangudi Stage-I Project, on the western boundary of the Stage-I. Now as the land on the western side contiguous to Stage-I is proposed to be acquired for Stage-II and III, the surplus has to be realigned on the western side of the boundary of Stage II & III
1.22 Stream crossings? No There are no streams crossing in the proposed site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No Water requirement for the proposed Thermal plant will be met from Desalination plant
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Same as Sl.No.1.21 above
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation is required for labour from nearby villages and construction materials for the project.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not applicable
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not envisaged
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes 175 nos. (during construction period) 500 nos. (during Operation & Maintenance period).
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No Introduction of alien species
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No loss of native species or genetic diversity
1.31 Any other actions? No None
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 land is dry patta land. The land is mostly barren with few coconut / palm tree plantations.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Sea Water. No competing users. Closed Cycle Condenser Cooling with Natural Draft Cooling Towers are proposed for the Project. For the plant water requirement, Desalination Plant is proposed. The water requirement for the ultimate capacity of 6 x 660 MW Power Plant (Cooling Water Requirement and Desalination Plant Requirement) is 41,370 m3/hr, (ie., 13,790 m3/hr per Stage of 2 x 660 MW)
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Raw material Coal: Option 1: 100% imported coal 7.75 MTPA @ 5700 Kcal/Kg Option 2: Blended coal with 70% Imported and 30% Indian 9.02 MTPA - Imported coal 5700 Kcal/Kg and Indian coal 3000 Kcal/Kg Option 3: Blended coal with 50% Imported and 50% Indian 10.16 MTPA - Imported coal 5700 Kcal/Kg and Indian coal 3000 Kcal/Kg Fuel Oil consumption is 48000 KL/Year (Heavy fuel oil and light diesel oil)
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Cement: 3,60,000 MT Reinforcement Steel : 90,000 MT Stone/Aggregate: 8 lakh cum Sand : 5.0 lakh cum
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Requirement of Timber is not envisaged
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Energy required will be met from 33 kv distribution lines of TANGEDCO, envisaged at project site near Plant boundary.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not applicable
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 Furnace oil/HSD, Chlorine, Alum, Caustic soda, HCL etc will be used intermittently.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Nil
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Improve living conditions of local people
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No All pollution control norms will be strictly followed with respect to Particulate Matter (PM), SO2 and NOx emissions by installation of pollution control equipments. There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project.
3.5 Any other causes No No other causes envisaged
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 Excavated soil will be utilized within the Plant premises for filling low lying areas.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Ash generation: For 100% imported coal: 0.513 MTPA Tons per year @ 6.62% ash content in imported coal For 70% Imported & 30% Indian coal: 1.638 MTPA Tons per year @ 18.13% ash content For 50% Imported & 50% Indian coal: 2.641 MTPA Tons per year @ 26% ash content
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes The Hazardous wastes generated from the proposed project will be complied with the hazardous wastes (management and handling) Rules with all the latest amendments.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No There will not be any other industrial process wastes generated from the proposed plant except the wastes mentioned in section 4.2.
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product generation.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge generated from the STP will be used as manure to the plants.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes During construction some amount of construction debris may be generated which will be segregated and whatever is re-saleable will be sold to buyers and rest of the waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas and development of internal roads and boundary walls.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Most of the equipment used for the construction will be hired. Being a new unit no redundant machinery or equipment will be available.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Detoxified containers and container lining of hazardous waste and chemicals shall be disposed off to the authorized agencies of TNPCB.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid wastes except mentioned in section 4.2.
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 pulverised coal will be used for Boiler and SPM, Sox and NOx emissions will be there. However, appropriate emission control measures will be established, such as ESPs of 99.9% efficiency, Low NOx burners and 275 m high chimney, etc.,
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes As mentioned in the Item # 5.1
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emissions to limited extent (Coal by sea cum rail route, Oil by road.)
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Temporary in nature which may originate during construction of buildings or roads, which will be taken care by proper dust suppression by sprinkling of water.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust generated due to handling construction material will be controlled by sprinkling of water.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration is proposed
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No material will be openly burnt in air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Emissions from other sources are 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 i) Noise will be generated during operation of boiler, generator and Turbine. The expected noise level during those operations is 85 dB(A), necessary PPEs (Ear Muffs, closed chambers) will be provided for the personnel working in those areas. ii) Most of the equipment structures are static. The vibration effect of these will be only local and the design of supports and foundations will nullify the intensity of vibration.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No As explained in section 6.1.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Excavation, drilling and welding and these will be temporary in nature.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Limited to construction area during Construction only.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During the construction activities care will be taken to control the noise within the standards. While operation traffic will contribute some noise level.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Cooling system will be “Closed cycle” with NDCT.
6.7 From any other sources No No other sources 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 Limited to dyke area
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Treated sewage water will be used for greenbelt development.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No The major emission from the proposed project are Particulate Matter (PM), SO2 and NOx. Adequate control systems like ESP and stack height meeting MoE&F guidelines will be provided to control the emissions. Hence there will not be any chance of contamination of land and water by deposition of pollutants emitted to air.
7.4 From any other sources No No other sources
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Yes But within the prescribed limits by proper Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
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 Only minimum Quantity of the chemicals required will be stored within the plant premises and safety precautions will be taken while handling.
8.2 From any other causes No Adequate safety measures will be taken
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Seismic Zone II
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
 No Ancillary building such as service building, electrical switchgear room building etc. shall be provided. These buildings shall generally be constructed of RCC frame work with in filled brick work. Service building shall be separated from Main TG building, at least by 10 to 20 feet with partition wall to avoid Noise. However, the impact on environment if any will be controlled by proper EMP.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Envisaged
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Development of local community Improvement in Quality of life Ecological balance by sustainable development
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Shall be modeled by carrying out EIA
(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
 No No areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value are present within 15 KM radius.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No No areas under important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests are present within 15 KM radius.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No There are no notified Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable
5 State, National boundaries No No state boundary within 15 Km.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Tiruchendur is at a distance of 12 km in North direction from the project site.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No Except small schools & PHCs in surrounding villages, there are no major hospitals, schools, places of worship and community facilities within 15 Km radius.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not Applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
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 No The area is not affected by earthquake, subsidence, landslides, erosion and other natural calamities.
(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) NIL
      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 ApplicantBMohan
DesignationCHIEF ENGINEER PROJECTS
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)TANGEDCO
Address144, Anna Salai, Chennai
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