Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Environment Clearance for proposed Hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex to be developed by M/s Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam	Company/Organisation Name	M/S HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Registered Address	Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam P.O., Kollam District, Kerala-691571. Kerala 691571	Legal Status of the Company	Others

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	Vinny Vettukallel
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Administrator
(c)Address	Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam P.O., Kollam District, Kerala-691571.,Kollam,Kerala-691571
(d)Pin code	691571
(e)E-mail	admin@holycrosskottiyam.org
(f)Telephone No.	474-2538201
(g)Fax No.
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a)Major Project/Activity	8(a) Building and Construction projects
(b)Minor Project/Activity	NIL
(c)Category	B2
(d)Proposal Number	SIA/KL/MIS/153603/2020
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/153602/2020
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only)	INFRA-2
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization)	Fresh EC

(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed	1
(b)Main State of the project	Kerala

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Kerala	Kollam	Kollam	Adichanalloor

Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?	Yes
(c)Reason	-1
(d)Supporting Document	NILL

Project Profile

Location of the project	Re-survey no. 250/1, 249/11 Adichanalloor Village & Panchayat, Kollam Taluk & District, Kerala
Town / Village (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	Adichanalloor	Plot/Survey/Khasra No. (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	Re-survey no. 250/1, 249/11
State	Kerala	District	Kollam
Tehshil	Kollam	Pincode	691571
Nearest railway station	Mayyanad - 4 km (SW)	Distance from the project site	4
Nearest airport	Thiruvananthapuram Int. Airport - 50 km (SE)	Distance from the project site	50
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters	Thiruvananthapuram City - 47 km (SE)	Distance from the project site	47
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)	Village Office Address :- Village Office, Adichanalloor Adichanalloor - Velichikkala Road, Adichanalloor, Kerala 691573. Panchayat Office Address	Upload GPS file	Copy of Kml File Uploaded GPS file
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)	Site alternative under consideration(If any)	Uploaded Site alternative under consideration
Brief summary of project	Uploaded Brief summary of project
Does your project location falls under out of any following areas	None of above Areas
Proposed Built up area (Built up area or covered area on all the floors puttogether including its basement and other service areas which are proposed in the building or construction projects)(In Meter /Sqr)	34402	Existing Built Up Area(In Meter /Sqr)	72814.01
Does it attract any of the general conditions given below?	No
Does it attract the specific condition given below?	No
Interlinked Projects	No
Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted?		Date of Submission
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?	No
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?	Yes	Upload Order/Policy	Uploaded Order/Policy
Forest land involved(hectares)	0
Is there any litigation pending against the project?	No

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)

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) No There will be no change in land use. The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex. As per the possession certificate & Land tax receipts, the land is in the possession of M/s Holy Cross Hospital. The copy of the land tax receipts are attached at Annexure No. 1

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes As per the Ecological Survey conducted by the Ecology & Bio-diversity expert, there are 450 trees existing in the site. For the construction of proposed buildings within the existing hospital complex, some of these existing trees (about 10 trees) & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass & climbers will be cut / transplanted. Some of them which is falling within the building footprint will be transplanted / cut. As per th

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex and there is no change in land use.

1.4

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

Yes

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction Soil Investigation has been carried out by the agency for the site. As per the soil investigation report, the ground water table is upper level.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

1.5 Construction works? Yes The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex with total proposed built-up area of 34,402 sqm. Internal roads for movement inside the project site will be developed.

1.6

Demolition works?

Yes

In the existing hospital complex, there are old buildings with total built-up area of 72,814.01 sq.m. and with 400 bedded. Some of the buildings which are very old and dilapidated will be demolished. The demolition waste to be generated due to the demolition of the existing old structure will be handled as per the Guidelines of Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2016.

1.7

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

Yes

Temporary resting place will be constructed for housing of construction workers (about 100 persons, daily avg). Temporary sheds for site office (10 sqm), store room (50 sqm) etc. with built-up area of about 50 sqm will be constructed.

1.8

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

Yes

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations Yes Excavation / cutting of earthwork for the foundation of structures and for basements which is proposed to be occupied for parking. The total excavated / cutting of earth is 8836 cu.m. The top soil (429 cu.m) which is fertile will be kept at site for future landscaping work. The excavated soil will be used for back filling work (685 cu.m) for site leveling and for developme

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? No The activity proposed for new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex. No underground works including mining /tunneling required except the foundation work for the structures and for the construction of basement.

1.10

Reclamation works?

No Reclamation work is required.

1.11

Dredging?

1.11 Dredging? No The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex and there is no dredging work required.

1.12

Offshore structures?

The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex and there is no offshore structure work required.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex and there is no dredging work required.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Separate raw material storage shed of cement and other construction materials will be made within the project premises with built-up area of about 50 sqm Bricks and steel will be laid in open in the earmarked areas.

1.15

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

Yes

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Construction phase :- Construction and Demolition Waste, Rule, 2016 will be followed for handling of solid waste from the site during construction phase. Solid waste like packaging material, hazardous waste, etc generation from the project during construction phase will be about 40 Kg/day (domestic) + about 40 kg /day of other solid waste. Domestic sewage will be about 11 KL/day and there would be about 11 KL/da

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

There is no long term housing facility proposed for the operational staff within the site.

1.17

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

No new road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation will be made. Internal roads for movement inside the site will be constructed.

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 infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc. will be made. Internal roads for movement inside the site will be constructed.

1.19

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

No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No diversion of transmission lines or pipelines for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital. Supporting infrastructure (like drainage line, sewage line, electrical lines etc.) facilities are to be developed within the site for proposed buildings

1.21

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

No impoundment, damming or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no stream crossings within the site.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

There are about 10 nos. of wells existing at site which will be used as source of water for the existing buildings as well as proposed new building. As per the Ground Water Information Booklet of Kollam District published by CGWA, 2013, the project site is within Mukhathala block which is Safe Zone and hence use of ground water for domestic purposes is allowed by Central Ground Water Authority.

1.24

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

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be decrease in run-off due to the proposed development. The details are given below :- Before the development of the project site :- ? Total plot area = 1,08,501 sq.m. Description Ground coverage Hard surface + Green area Area (in sq.m.) 26,969 81,532 Annual rainfall (in m.) 3.169 3.169 Run-off co-efficient 0.8 0.3 Peak annual run-off (in KL) 68,372 77,512 ? Total annual run-off from the

1.25

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

Yes

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction phase :- In construction phase, about 6-8 trucks / day is envisaged for transportation of construction materials. About 2-3 four wheelers of senior staff and contractors, visitors, suppliers and about 5-10 two wheelers of other executive staff is expected. Operation phase :- 58 Cars + 70 two wheelers for the proposed buildings and additional parking space within the MLCP block will

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

There is demolition/dismantling or decommissioning works required some of the old existing building structures / sheds. As part of the eco restoration, adequate number of saplings of native species would be planted.

1.27

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

Yes

The demolition/dismantling work of some of the existing structures / building / sheds will have impact on air environment, noise environment, water environment, ecological environment and land environment.

1.28

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

Yes

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The proposed project is for construction of new hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital project which would provide job facilities for about 100 numbers (avg) of laborers (skilled / unskilled) during construction phase. The influx of people during operation phase of the project who will be working staff in the proposed buildings will be about 650 persons (doctors, nurses, medical staff, paramedical st

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Alien species are not proposed to be introduced.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? Yes As per the Ecological Survey conducted by the Ecology & Bio-diversity expert, there are 450 trees existing in the site. For the construction of proposed buildings within the existing hospital complex, some of these existing trees (about 10 trees) & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass & climbers will be cut / transplanted. Some of them which is falling within the building footprint will be transplanted / cut. The trees to be c

1.31

Any other actions?

Nil

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)

The proposed project is for construction of proposed hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex project with additional supporting infrastructure facilities in a plot area of 10.8501 ha.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Construction phase :– The daily water consumption during construction phase to meet domestic water requirement for construction workers and technical staff (100 workers / staff daily average) is 14 KL (@135 ltr per person). The daily water consumption during construction phase for construction activities is about 42 KL. (built-up area (MLCP) of 34,402 sq.m. x 1.1 KL per sq.m. / 900 days = about 42 KLD). The source of water will be

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The course aggregates and fine aggregates and M sand will be used (minor minerals from building stone). The expected required quantity details is given below :- SN Building Material Qty. 1 Sand 111927 MT 2 Aggregates 128509 MT

2.4

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

Yes

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes The construction materials would be brought from local suppliers available in the area. The expected building construction material details are given below :- SN Building Material Qty. 1 Sand 111927 MT 2 Aggregate 128509 MT 3 Cement 457547 bags 4 Reinforcement Steel 25802 MT 5 Bricks 283129 nos 6 Plumbing Material 26490 m 7 Electrical Material 41970 m 8 Flooring Tiles 102518 sqm 9 Paints 2

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable

2.6

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

Yes

Total Power Req. for the proposed buildings : about 2,500 kWh. Power Source: Kerala State Electricity Board. Total capacity of D.G. Sets proposed (320 kVA x 2 nos + 500 kVA x 1 no.) (as a standby power back up arrangement) Fuel – HSD (Ultra low sulphur) Fuel Consumption : about 80 ltr/hr (on 100% load

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Nil

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

There will be no use of materials which are hazardous as per MSIHC rules to human health or the environment.

3.2

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

Yes

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) Yes The proposed development can cause changes in occurrence of diseases through insects or other vectors. Suitable drainage and waste management measures will be adopted in both the construction and operation phases which will restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of water within the site & the surroundings. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors.

3.3

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

Yes

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed project is for construction of hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex project with supporting infrastructure facilities. Some of the activities during construction phase and operation phase of the project may affect the welfare of the people. Also, along with the commissioning of existing building and proposed hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital, there will

3.4

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

Yes

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., Yes The proposed project is for construction of hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex project will generate fugitive dust emissions and hence increase in air pollution, increase in noise level and which can affect vulnerable groups of people, hospital patients, children and the elderly.

3.5

Any other causes

Nil

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

For construction of new buildings, it is proposed to provide Pile Foundation. Quantity of spoil generation - 500 cu.m during entire construction period. Construction or Demolition Waste :- • Demolition waste quantity - 50 cum during the entire construction period

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Construction Phase :- There will be 40 kg/day of municipal solid waste will be generated from the labourers during construction phase. About 40 Kg/day of other solid waste will be generated. Operation Phase :- It is expected of 255 kg/day Municipal solid waste will be generated from the proposed project on full occupancy during operation phase. Also, the bio-medical waste from the proposed hospital buildings, it is expected of 112 kg/day will be generated.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Construction phase :- The oil used (about 2-4 ltr/month) in the D.G. sets (100 kVA x 1 no.) (as a standby source of power) after certain of hours of operations. This used oil from the D.G. Sets will be sold to the CPCB approved recyclers. The list of authorized recyclers are M/s Perfect Alloys, Chengannur, M/s Peejay Enterprises, Thiruvalla, M/s Excel Petrochemicals, Kochi & M/s Cee Jee Lubricants, Aluva are the approved recyclers for discarded batteries & used oil located in Kerala. Used oil

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

The proposed project is for construction of proposed hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital Complex project with additional supporting infrastructure facilities. No other industrial process wastes will be generated / anticipated from the site. However, the project being a hospital project, the following waste will be generated :- 1. E-waste 2. Bio-medical waste

4.5

Surplus product

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

The sludge from STP will be processed through sludge digester.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

• Construction waste - about 50 cu.m. • Piling waste quantity - about 500 cu.m during the entire construction period. • Construction & Demolition Waste Management and Handing Rules, 2016 will be followed.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Yes

During construction phase, some of the construction material in liquid form may spill to the land and can contaminate the soil.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Yes

Clearing of site will be done before the commencement of construction and agricultural waste will be generated. Similarly, during operation phase, agricultural / horticulture waste will be generated from the green areas.

4.11

Other solid wastes

Yes

During construction phase, apart from the waste envisaged there may be other types of solid wastes. Excavation / cutting of earthwork for the foundation of structures and for basements which is proposed to be occupied for parking. The total excavated / cutting of earth is 8836 cu.m. The top soil (429 cu.m) which is fertile will be kept at site for future landscaping work. The excavated soil will be used for back filling work (685 cu.m) for site leveling and for development of internal roads (16

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

There will be emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from the D.G. sets as well as from construction equipments and machinery. Similarly, there will be emissions from D.G. sets during operation phase. It is proposed to have DG set of 100 kVA x 1 no capacity during construction phase and 320 kVA x 2 nos + 500 KVA x 1 no. during operation phase.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

During construction phase, there will be production of ready mix concrete through batching plant. During the transfer of materials to the batching plant, fugitive emissions are expected and which are temporary in nature & the impact is negligible.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

The construction materials during transportation, unloading etc. will have fugitive emissions. Further, from the stock pile of excavated earth and loose construction materials, fugitive emissions are expected.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Dust will be generated during unloading of construction materials, drilling, marble and tiles cutting, dry polishing and grinding operations etc. There will be emissions from construction equipments and batching plant etc.

5.5

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

Yes

During construction phase, fugitive emissions by way of fine dust will be generated during the handling of construction materials. Also, due to the continuous movement of vehicles through the unpaved internal roads within the site, dust will be generated. The odor generation is expected from the stagnated sewage from the labour camp, unattended food waste etc. both during construction phase and operation phase.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No incineration plant is proposed and hence no emissions from incineration of waste.

5.7

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

There will be no burning of waste in open air.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

There will be no 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

Noise : During construction phase, there will be noise generation due to operation of vehicles, heavy construction machinery, construction activities, DG set operations etc. During operation phase, there will be noise from the cooling towers, DG sets etc. Vibration : During construction phase, there are activities which can generate vibration, emission of light and heat. The sources of vibration from the project is during construction of the new buildings. Pile foundation excavation through

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

There are no industrial or similar processes envisaged within the proposed project. The proposed project is for construction of proposed hospital buildings within the exiting Holy Cross Hospital complex

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Due to the construction activities and the short term demolition activities, there will be generation of noise, vibration etc which are explained at 6.1 above.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting will be adopted in the construction process. Piling work will be done in the proposed construction of hospital buildings within the existing Holy Cross Hospital Complex. However, there will be minimum noise generation which shall be temporary & reversible.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Some amount of noise will be generated from construction and from vehicular movement in the construction phase of the project. There will be noise generation from vehicular movement during operation phase.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

There will be lighting proposed within the project area during construction phase and operation phase. A cooling tower attached to the air conditioning plant will generate noise in the area. Necessary acoustic enclosure around the tower shall be provided to dissipate the noise generation to the outside environment.

6.7

From any other sources

Nil

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

During construction phase, there may be rare incidents of spillage of paint, oil etc to the land and which can contaminate the land or ground water sources

7.2

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

Yes

The land or the water resources may get contaminated by domestic sewage from the site both during construction phase and operation phase. The liquid waste in the construction phase will be treated through mobile toilet and treated water will be use for landscaping & dust suppression purposes. During operation phase, the entire sewage will be treated and re-use within the site for flushing purposes, landscaping purposes, boiler and for make-up water requirement for cooling system.

7.3

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

Yes

The dust generated during various construction activities emitted into the air may get deposited in the land or in the water and may get contaminated.

7.4

From any other sources

Nil

7.5

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

Yes

There will be risk of long term build up of pollutants in the ambient air as well as in the land provided the mitigative measures are not effectively implemented

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

The proposed project is for construction of hospital building within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex with additional supporting infrastructure facilities. The chances of explosions, spillages, fire are negligible. The used oil storage may have chances of spillages during storage or handling and accidents can occur and thereby can affect the contamination of land environment and water environment. No major hazardous waste is being stored within the project site. No Industrial or proces

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

The risk of accidents during construction phase is likely due to the engagement of workers in building.

8.3

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

Yes

Earthquakes :- As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. The maximum expected earthquake intensity is VIII in MM scale or 5.6 M in Richter scale. Though small and medium earthquakes have occurred in the region. There is no reported large earth quake in the region as per the records available. The structural design aspects as per the IS Code (part 6) for Structural design of NBC of India, Other relevant codes for earthquake resistant design of structures and IS code of p

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 proposed development can lead to various consequential developments within the project vicinity. The proposed project is for construction of hospital building within the existing Holy Cross Hospital complex and the necessary additional infrastructure facilities. The supporting external infrastructure which are consequential to the proposed project and is outside the project site like roads, power supply, waste management and waste water treatment etc are required to be carried out by

9.2

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

Not applicable

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not applicable

9.4

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

Not applicable

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

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

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

Yes

1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value SN Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Temple Pond 0.45 km (N) 2. Kottakayal 1.80 km (NE) 3. Itthikara River 2.25 km (E) 4. Stream 1.10 km (E) 5. Paravoor Kayal 0.70 km (S) 6. Polachira 2.50 km (S) 7. Kollam Canal 1.20 km (NW) 8. Stream 0.60 km (W) 9. Stream 1.50 km (N) 10. Lakshadweep Sea 5.50 km (W) 11. Ashtamudi kayal

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

Yes

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, water courses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Temple Pond 0.45 km (N) 2. Kottakayal 1.80 km (NE) 3. Itthikara River 2.25 km (E) 4. Stream 1.10 km (E) 5. Paravoor Kayal 0.70 km (S) 6. Polachira 2.5 km (S) 7. Kollam Canal 1.20 km (NW) 8. Stream 0.60 km (W) 9. Stream 1.5 km (N) 10. Lakshadweep Sea 5.5 km (W) 11. Ashtam

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

Yes

3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Temple Pond 0.45 km (N) 2. Kottakayal 1.80 km (NE) 3. Itthikara River 2.25 km (E) 4. Stream 1.10 km (E) 5. Paravoor Kayal 0.70 km (S) 6. Polachira 2.5 km (S) 7. Kollam Canal 1.20 km (NW) 8. Stream 0.60 km (W) 9. Stream 1.5 km (N) 10. Lakshadweep Sea 5.5 km (W) 11. Ashtamudi kayal 9.5

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Temple Pond 0.45 km (N) 2. Kottakayal 1.80 km (NE) 3. Itthikara River 2.25 km (E) 4. Stream 1.10 km (E) 5. Paravoor Kayal 0.70 km (S) 6. Polachira 2.5 km (S) 7. Kollam Canal 1.20 km (NW) 8. Stream 0.60 km (W) 9. Stream 1.5 km (N) 10. Lakshadweep Sea 5.5 km (W) 11. Ashtamudi kayal 9.5 km (NW) Information Sources :- 1. Ground Water Information Booklet of Kollam District

State, National boundaries

None within 15 km radius

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

Yes

6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. N.H. 66 (N.H. 47) 0.25 km (N) 2. Mayyanad – Kottiyam Road 0.2 km (W) 3. Mayyanad Railway Station 3.8 km (SW) 4. Kollam Railway Station 8.8 km (W) 5. KSRTC Kollam 7.5 km (NW) Information Sources : - 1. Field Survey conducted in March, 2020 2. Road map of Kerala 3. Kerala Tourist Guide Published by H&C Books 4. Google Earth, March, 202

Defence installations

Yes

7 Defense installations Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Salvation Army Quarters Pooyappally 10 km (NE) Information Sources :- 1. Field Survey conducted in March, 2020 2. Google Earth, March, 2020

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

8 Densely populated or built-up area Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Adichanalloor Grama Panchayat Within the area 2. Kottamkara Grama Panchayat 6 km (NW) 3. Thrikkovilvattom Grama Panchayat 4 km (N) 4. Panayam Grama Panchayat 10 km (NW) 5. Perinad Grama Panchayat 10 km (NW) 6. Kareepra Grama Panchayat 11 km (NE) 7. Velinalloor Grama Panchayat 11 km (E) 8. Kalluvathukkal Grama Panchayat 8.5 km (SE) 9. Chirakkara Grama Panchayath 6 km (SE) 10. Poothakulam Grama

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

Yes

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 1. Hospitals Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. KIMS Hospital, Kollam 0.6 km (E) 2. PHC Adhichanallur 2.0 km (E) 3. B R Hospital and Research Center 2.50 km (SE) 4. M S Thalikkad Ayurveda Hospital 1 km (W) 5. A R Dental Clinic 2.5 km (SW) 6. Mayyanad Homeo Dispensary 2 km (W) 7. Dr. Viswanathan Specialty Hospital 4 km (W) 8. Astamudi Hospital 3.10 km (NW) 9.

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

Yes

10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 1. Ground Water Resources Sr. No. Name Approx. Distance & Direction 1. Mukhathala (Safe zone) Within the area 2. Anchalummoodu (Semi Critical) 10 km (NW) 3. Ithikkara (Safe Zone) 15 km (E) Artificial Recharge Structure: - Sr. No. Name Approx Distance & Direction 1. Mukhathala [ Percolation tank - 2 nos., Check dams -

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

No critically polluted area is located 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

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) Earthquakes :- As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. The maximum expected earthquake intensity is VIII in MM scale or 5.6 M in Richter scale. Though small and medium earthquakes have occurred in the region. There is no reported large earth quake in the

Document to be attached

1.	Upload a copy of PFR	Uploaded a copy of PFR.
2.	Upload a copy of EMP	Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3.	Upload Scanned copy of covering letter.	Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4.	Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF)	Uploaded Additional attached if any(Single PDF).
5.	Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?	No

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
(1.)	25/05/2020	Kindly submit the following documents online 1.FEE Receipt 2.Hospital waste Management plan 3.Land Acquisition Certificate 4.CER/CSR rework plan 5.Water,Air,Noise Quality test reports 6.Pollution Certificate 7.Biodiversity assessment report should specify the tree cutting and replanting details
(2.)	25/05/2020	Kindly submit the following documents online 1.FEE Receipt 2.Hospital waste Management plan 3.Land Acquisition Certificate 4.CER/CSR rework plan 5.Water,Air,Noise Quality test reports 6.Pollution Certificate 7.Biodiversity assessment report should specify the tree cutting and replanting details
(3.)	25/05/2020	Kindly submit the following documents online 1.FEE Receipt 2.Hospital waste Management plan 3.Land Acquisition Certificate 4.CER/CSR rework plan 5.Water,Air,Noise Quality test reports 6.Pollution Certificate 7.Biodiversity assessment report should specify the tree cutting and replanting details
(4.)	29/05/2020	The correction have been made as per the instruction received

Additional Details Sought
S. No.	ADS Sought Date	ADS Sought	Letter
(1.)	25/11/2020	i)Revised EMP incorporating the specific CER activities in physical terms to be undertaken by the proponent in consultation with the stakeholders as stipulated in the OM No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated 30/09/2020 and OM No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 20/10/2020 of the MoEF &CC, GOI instead of allocation of funds under CER. The CER activities incorporated in the EMP should be undertaken during the first two years of validity period of the EC so as to ensure that the maintenance of the interventions und	EDS Letter
(2.)	05/12/2020	This has reference to the ADS generated by SEAC on 05.12.2020 and in respect to the minutes of 115th SEAC meeting.	EDS Letter
(3.)	18/03/2021	Please submit the documents as per the minutes of 119th SEAC meeting	EDS Letter
(4.)	03/05/2021	Attached herewith is the reply to the queries raised in 119th SEAC meeting.	EDS Letter

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. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up.

Name of Applicant	Vinny Vettukallel
Designation	Administrator
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	M/S HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Address	Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam P.O., Kollam District, Kerala-691571.