APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
CATEGORY - B
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(I)Basic Informations
S.No.Item Details
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification No
Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained NA
Upload copy of CTE NA
1.Name of the Project Proposed Outer Ring Road (Northern Ring (Navaikulam-Thekkada)
Proposal No SIA/KL/NCP/68856/2021
2.Project Sector INFRA-1
3.Location of the project Proposed alignment falls in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The alignment begins from Navaikulam on the NH66: Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram road and touches SH46: Alamcode- Kilimanoor road and then touches SH1: MC Road which finally reaches Thekkada near SH47: Vembayam- Nedumangad road Starting Coordinates: 8°46'25.66"N, 76°47'12.84"E Ending Coordinates: 8°37'43.13"N, 76°57'27.93"E
4.
Shape of the project landStrip
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
5.Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
6.State of the projectKerala
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)KeralaThiruvananthapuramChirayinkeezhu
(2.)KeralaThiruvananthapuramNedumangad
7.Town / VillageProposed corridor passes through following Panchayats namely Navayikkulam, Karavaram, Nagaroor, Kilimanoor, Pulimathu, Vamanapuram, Pullampara, Manikkal, Vembayam
8.Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Proposed development will involve land acquisition. Exact survey numbers through which corridor will pass through will be determined during the land acquisition stage
9.S. No. in the schedule7(f) Highways
10. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Proposed length ~ 29.800 km ha.
11.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
12. Category of project B
13. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
15. Does it attract the specific condition? No
16.Is there any litigation pending against the project?No
17. Nearest railway station along with distance in kms. Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station, 7.3 km
18. Nearest airport along with distance in kms Trivandrum International Airport, 16.5 km
19. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Kallambalam , 1 km
20. Distance of the project from nearest Habitation 0 , 0 km
21.
Details of alternative sites examined shown on a toposheetNo
22.
Whether part of interlinked projects?Yes
Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?No
ReasonIt is under Public Hearing Stage. SEIAA, Kerala approved ToR vide File No. 1143/EC/SEIAA /KL/2017 and issued letter on 04/01/2018. Extension of ToR for one year was accorded on 03/02/2021
23.
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation)Act,1980?No
24.
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection)Act,1972?No
25.Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?No
26.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?No
27.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
28. Project Cost(in Lac.) 209528
30. Whether the proposed project/activity located in notified Industrial area(Yes/No) 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) Yes The land use along the proposed 4-lane (expandable upto 6-lane) highway, restricted to the RoW, will be changed due to construction of the new road and ancillary developments like Special Investment Region Zones. Proposed development is envisaged to have construction of embankments at several locations with varying heights depending on the terrain which will result in modifications to the topography of the area. However, no major change in the overall topography of the area is envisaged.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Project will involve clearance of land/ vegetation/buildings falling in proposed RoW after land acquisition
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes As per the requirement of proposed development activities and majority use shall be transportation – road
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Soil investigations have been carried out as part of the Pre-feasibility studies
1.5 Construction works? Yes Project will involve various construction related activities (site clearance, transportation of materials, construction of the road, culverts, bridges, etc.)
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Proposed development will involve demolition of structures falling within the development RoW
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary sites for construction works/ labour camps will be established along the project road at appropriate locations during project implementation stage. Appropriate measures will be taken to avoid/minimize impacts due to the construction works/labour camp sites on the environment of the area
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures,cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Cut and fill will be carried out for embankment, bridges and borrow areas. Above ground structures will include bridges. The Quantities of cut and fill will be matched so that no muck disposal plan is required for this section.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? No nil
1.10 Reclamation works? No nil
1.11 Dredging? No nil
1.12 Offshore structures? No nil
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No nil
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Construction material like aggregates, sand, cement, fuel, bitumen, etc. will be temporarily stored during the construction stage in designated areas along the project corridor
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Generation of solid waste and/or liquid effluents are not envisaged during operation of the road. However, during the construction stage liquid effluent/waste and solid waste are likely to be generated from construction workers working at the project site; mobile toilets shall be provided and waste will be collected and disposed appropriately
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No nil
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes During the construction stage temporary access roads could be used (for transportation of materials, worker movements, etc.) which will create new road traffic in certain areas; this will be limited to duration of the construction. Subsequently, the project will lead to new road traffic during its operation stage
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Diversion/alternative approach roads during construction stage can be envisaged. Proposed project will have new roads, link roads, service roads, bridges, etc. during the operation stage
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes Temporary diversions of existing roads during the construction stage can be envisaged. IRC guidelines will be followed to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Based on the proposed development activities existing transmission lines and pipelines, if falling within proposed RoW of development, may need to be relocated. Relocation of all affected utility will be an integral part of this project also
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Adequate number of Culverts, Bridges and realignment will be provided as required as in the case of any normal highway projects. All altered drainages (both longitudinal and cross drainages) will be ultimately connected to the natural stream courses
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Proposed alignment crosses Vamanapuram River and several other minor and medium small streams could be altered for the construction of the 70 m wide Highway/road. All these will be integrated to the road drainage (both longitudinal and cross drainages) and then connected to natural drainage so that net impact to hydrologic systems will be very minimal
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No For construction purpose, water will be purchased/outsourced from appropriate Government bodies or private water supplying agencies. Water harvesting could also be an option to explore
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Disturbance to the existing drainage pattern will be take care of by both longitudinal and cross drainages and then will be effectively connected to the natural drainage
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction Phase: • Movement of construction material including cement, bitumen, aggregates, rock, sand, steel, etc.,• Movement of construction workers by vans/buses. Operation Phase: • Vehicular traffic will ply over the roads during its operation phase
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? Yes Construction stage: Temporary influx of people to the project area as labourers and other people who will be involved in the proposed development. Operational stage: Influx of people (for temporary and permanent jobs) into the area can be envisaged due to the proposed development. Proposed project will provide resource for people to commute between places and opens up opportunities for setting up businesses, other employment opportunities, etc.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No nil
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No nil
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No nil
1.31 Any other actions? No 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) Yes The project area is relatively less dense and large tracts of land is vacant or Greenfield. The main agriculture variety is coconut, rubber and banana plantations. None of the so-called designated paddy field areas are actually used for rice cultivation. Proposed development is for a 70 m wide RoW and ~29.800 kms; as such at least ~210 ha (>2.0 km2) of land will be needed for the proposed development of Road. The SIR development is not part of this proposal for TOR
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water requirement for the proposed project will mostly be limited to the construction stage and is planned to be sourced from Irrigation Department/Kerala Water Authority
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Aggregates, Quarry sand will be sourced from nearby approved quarries
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Soil, sand, gravel, stone aggregates, etc. will be procured from nearby licensed sources/approved quarries and borrow pits. Cement and steel will be procured from reputed manufacturers/agencies as per availability. Estimation of material quantities requirement is yet to be done; will be done during engineering design stage
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Nil
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Energy requirement will be required during the construction stage. Power requirement will be met from Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and in addition DG sets will also be used as required adhering to PCB requirements for controlling pollution. During operation stage solar lighting will be used and also necessary additional power requirement for the project corridor will be sourced from KSEB
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No 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 Yes • During construction period, storage of hazardous materials like fuel for engines, lubricants, paints (mainly POL ) and other flammable & combustible materials is likely to pose fire/explosion risk. • Hazardous materials will be stored and handled as per the provisions of the Manufacturer, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules and Amendments thereof
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not envisaged due to the project
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Proposed project is envisaged to have positive impacts by providing benefits to the people like providing new road connectivity between places, reducing travel time, reducing traffic congestions on the existing roads thereby improving environmental quality in the area. Project also provides opportunities for business development. Employment opportunities during construction and operation stage, etc. will provide economic benefits to the people
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes Project will have positive impacts on Vulnerable Group, e.g. improved connectivity especially if required to travel to the core city areas for emergency medical reasons, etc.
3.5 Any other causes No 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 Overburden due to replacement of top soil; topsoil removed will be left aside to be subsequently used in other agricultural/plantation areas, as fill material in low lying areas. As the project is a green field project this activity will be a major issue and hence could require an effective “Top Soil Management Plan”
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes During construction stage liquid effluent /waste will be generated from construction workers working at project site; mobile toilets shall be provided and waste will be collected and disposed appropriately as per MSW Rules 2016. Municipal wastes are not envisaged to be generated during operation stage due to the project.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous wastes such as used lubricants, paints, oils (POL) etc. would be generated; these will be stored as per prescribed/approved safety norms and will be disposed through approved KSPCB vendors
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Not Applicable
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Proposed development will have demolition wastes which will be reused in the road construction activities to maximum possible extent; balance material will be disposed safely/suitably as per KSPCB guidelines
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes During construction stage, emissions are envisaged from vehicles used for transporting construction materials, workers, machineries involved in the construction, diesel generating (DG) sets, hot mix plant, etc. However, these emissions are local, short-term in nature and will cease upon completion of construction activities. During operation stage, emissions are envisaged from mobile sources as vehicles running on the road, etc
5.2 Emissions from production processes No Not applicable
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes There would be emissions from vehicles/trucks used for conveyance of materials and human resources. Fugitive dust emissions are anticipated from unloading/ loading/ transfer points of construction materials. Necessary care would be taken (especially during construction stage) so that pollutants do not exceed CPCB Standards
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes During construction stage emissions are envisaged from DG Sets, construction equipment/ machineries, hot mix plant, crusher plant, movement of vehicles, etc. However, these emissions are local, short-term in nature and will cease upon completion of construction activities.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated during construction related activities like site clearance, transportation of materials, loading/unloading of materials, construction, crusher plant, etc.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No form of waste will be permitted to be burnt on site
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No burning of waste in open air will be allowed. The Contractor will be directed to handle waste as per the CPCB norms
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable
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 will be generated from various construction activities like site clearance, use of construction machineries/equipment like crusher plant, hot mix plant, DG Set etc. Construction equipment will be procured and deployed with noise mitigating devices conforming to applicable standards
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise will be generated from construction activities like use of equipment, vehicular movements, etc. These are however envisaged to be short term and localized impacts
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting may be required for construction through hill sections/hilly terrains
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will be generated from various construction activities like site clearance, use of equipment, vehicular movements, etc. Noise will also be generated during the operation stage due to vehicular movements on the road. During the construction activities utmost care will be taken to control the noise levels within the standards. Similarly during operation appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
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 the construction period storage of hazardous materials such as petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) paints, compressed gases, fuels, varnishes etc., is likely to pose a fire and explosion risk. Hazardous materials will be stored and handled as per the provisions of the Manufacturer, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules and applicable safety norms. Materials shall be stored at designated areas with enclosures.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or land is not envisaged. During the construction stage liquid effluent/waste will be generated from construction workers working at the project site; mobile toilets shall be provided and waste will be collected and disposed appropriately
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes There can be dust from construction activities (bag filters installed in hot mix plant, etc.) during construction phase. This may deposit on land and surface water
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not envisaged
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 During the construction stage, asphalt is to be heated for use in road construction with careful maintenance of optimum temperature to prevent fire/ accident hazards. Hazardous materials such as lubricants, paints, compressed gases, fuels, varnishes etc. will be stored & handled as per the Manufacturer, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules & applicable safety norms. Fire extinguishers shall be maintained on site.Such risks are not envisaged during the operation stage
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes During the design stage, the effects from natural disasters will be considered and necessary precautionary measures would be built in or implemented. Appropriate engineering codes will be used during the design process
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 project will provide various benefits to the people of the area like providing improved connectivity provide opportunities for business development, support other developmental activities by providing improved accessibility, etc. Proposed development is likely to bring in induced developments and not cause adverse impact on environment as well as the people living in the region
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No The proposed development will be a permanent (means irreversible) development.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The proposed project will set precedent for further induced developments in the region
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Proposed alignment forms the Northern Ring (Extension) of the ORR (Length: 77.773 km), divided into 2 rings (Northern & Southern ring). Northern Ring is from Navaikulam (-0.8km) to Thekada (29.8km) & Southern ring is further divided into 2 sections. Section 1 is 35.314km (Thekkada- Vizhinjam) & Section 2 is 12.659km (Thekkada - Mangalapuram). Northern section is a later proposal and additional length added to the original ORR. The EIA study will take into consideration the overall development
(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 Nil
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Water Bodies/Wetlands: • Mungottu Kayal – 5.9 km • Edava Nadayara kayal – 7.7 km • Ittikara Ar – 7.7 km • Kilimukkam kayal – 10.2 km • Paravur Teke Kayal – 12.2 km Reserve Forests: • Sekkonathumalai RF – 5.4 km • Ilambarakottumala RF – 6.1 km • Vamanapuram RF – 6.4 km • Valiamalai RF – 7.4 km • Kadalakani Kunnu RF – 8.7 km • Pachamalai RF – 9.8 km
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Nil
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes • Ayirur Ar – 6.3 km • Travancore-Shornur (TS) Canal–6.8 km • Ittikara Ar – 7.7 km • Karamana Ar – 8.5 km • Mamam Ar – 9.3 km • Lakshadweep Sea – 9.5 km • Attingal Ar – 9.8 km
5 State, National boundaries No Nil
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH 66, SH-46, SH-1 & SH-47
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Thiruvananthapuram city – 10 km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes The proposed alignment traverses through various habitations which consists of all the mentioned land uses
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes • Sekkonathumalai RF – 5.4 km • Ilambarakottumala RF – 6.1 km • Vamanapuram RF – 6.4 km • Valiamalai RF – 7.4 km • Kadalakani Kunnu RF – 8.7 km • Pachamalai RF – 9.8 km
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Nil
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects Yes Project area is in Seismic Zone III (moderate earthquake zone - Very low Seismic disturbance up to 0-0.2) as per IS 1893 (Part I) of Indian Seismic Map/Seismo-tectonic Atlas of India. During the design stage, the effects from natural disasters will be considered and necessary precautionary measures would be built-in/implemented as per relevant codes and standards.
(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
(V) Undertaking
The aforesaid application and documents furnished here with are true to my knowledge
V.(i)
NameCAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
DesignationSPECIAL OFFICER
Company CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AddressPankaj, TC No. 15/25 & 15/26, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram-10
           Essential Details Sought
S. No.EDS Sought DateEDS SoughtLetter
NO Record
           Additional Details Sought
S. No.ADS Sought DateADS SoughtLetter
NO Record
           Transferred Details(Category A To B)
S. No.Category A(Proposal No)Category B(Proposal No)Transferred DateReasonLetter
NO Record
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