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APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (FORM – 1 & DPR)

For

THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF STEEL MILL AND

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CAPTIVE POWER PLANT

At

Plot No. 78pt, 86 – 88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 – 113,

116 – 119 & 123 – 125, Papankuppam Village, Gummidipoondi taluk, Thiruvallur District,

Tamil Nadu

Submitted to

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS New Delhi

Submitted by

M/S. KAMACHI SPONGE & POWER CORPORATION LTD.

May 2014

Project Proponent

M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Ltd. ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, 39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Tamil Nadu

Environment Consultant

M/s. Vimta Labs Limited

Coimbatore / Hyderabad

www.vimta.com QCI/NABET Accredited EIA Consultancy Organization,

NABL Accredited & ISO 17025 Certified and MoEF

Recognized Laboratory

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (FORM-1)

Submitted by M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Ltd. 3

APPENDIX – I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM - 1

(I) Basic Information

S.

No. Item Details

1. Name of the Project/s Kamachi Sponge & Power

Corporation Ltd,

Proposed expansion of steel mill and

installation of additional captive power

plant

2. S. No. in the schedule 3(a) – Metallurgical Industries

1(d) – Thermal Power Plant

3. Proposed capacity / area / length /

tonnage to be handled / command

area / lease area / number of wells to

be drilled

Total land area = 35.81 ha (88.5 acres)

[Already obtained EC]. Copy of

Environmental Clearance is enclosed as

Annexure – II.

Products Existing

(TPA)

Proposed

(TPA)

Upon

Expansion

(TPA)

Rolled products 2,00,000 3,00,000 5,00,000

Intermediate

product –

Billets

2,05,000 3,07,500 5,12,500

Sponge iron 1,20,000 -- 1,20,000

Power Plant –

WHRB

10 MW -- 10 MW

Power plant –

CFBC

2 x 35

MW

1 x 120

MW

2 x 35 MW &

1 x 120 MW

Proposed expansion will take place within

the land available (35.81 ha, for which

EC has been obtained). No additional

land will be acquired for expansion

4. New / Expansion / Modernization

5. Existing Capacity / Area etc.

6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’

‘A’

7. Does it attract the general condition?

If yes please specify.

Yes; The project site is 3.6 km, SSE from

Tamilnadu - Andhra Pradesh Interstate

boundary

8. Does it attract the specific condition?

If yes please specify.

No



9. Location

No. Latitude Longitude

1. 130 25’ 48.13” N 800 5’ 4.077” E

2. 130 25’ 49.772” N 800 5’ 12.678” E

3. 130 25’ 44.229” N 800 5’ 22.295” E

4. 130 25’ 40.858” N 800 5’ 23.624” E

5. 130 25’ 32.414” N 800 5’ 21.748” E

6. 130 25’ 20.295” N 800 5’ 21.826” E

7. 130 25’ 22.25” N 800 5’ 9.55” E

8. 130 25’ 18.184” N 800 5’ 20.731” E

9. 130 25’ 7.238” N 800 5’ 19.011” E

10. 130 25’ 10.287” N 800 5’ 11.896” E

11. 130 25’ 15.135” N 800 5’ 5.876” E

12. 130 25’ 20.764” N 800 5’ 5.407” E

13. 130 25’ 31.867” N 800 5’ 5.954” E

14. 130 25’ 38.044” N 800 5’ 4.312” E

Plot / Survey / Khasra Nos.

Refer Annexure – VI for corresponding

co-ordinates

78pt, 86 – 88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –

113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125

Village Papankuppam

Tehsil Gummidipoondi

District Thiruvallur

State Tamil Nadu

10. Nearest Railway Station/Airport along

with distance in kms.

Gummidipoondi R.S. – 3.9 km, ESE

Chennai Intnl. Airport – 49.7 km, South

11. Nearest Town, city, District

Headquarters along with distance in

kms.

Gummidipoondi – 2.9 km, SE

Chennai city – 44.7 km, SSE

District HQ: Thiruvallur – 21.3 km, SW

12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body

(complete postal addresses with

telephone nos. to be given)

Papankuppam

13. Name of the Applicant Vinod Kothari

Director

M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power

Corporation Ltd.

14. Registered address M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power

Corporation Ltd.

ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,

39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai,

Chennai – 600 002.

Tamil Nadu

15. Address for Correspondence

Name Vinod Kothari

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Director

Address ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,


Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Pin Code 600 002

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone 044 – 42961100

Fax No. 044 – 42961122



16. Details of Alternative Sites examined,

if any. Location of these sites should

be shown on a topo sheet

No alternative sites required, as the

proposed expansion will take place within

the existing premises itself

17. Interlinked Projects Nil

18. Whether separate application of

interlined project has been submitted?

No

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable

20. If no, reason Not Applicable

21. Whether the proposal involves

approval/clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and their status to

be given.

a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980?

b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

c) The C.R.Z notification, 1991?

No

22. Whether there is any Government

Order/ Policy relevant / relating to the

site?

Nil

23. Forest Land involved (hectares) Nil

24. Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/or

land in which the project is propose to

be set up?

a) Name of the Court

b) Case No.

c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

Nil

(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.)

Sr.

No.

Information/Checklist

Confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with

approximate quantities/

rates, wherever possible)

with source of information

data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in

land use, land cover or topography

including increase in intensity of

land use (with respect to local land

use plan)

Yes The proposed plant is an

expansion / augmentation

within the existing plant

located in S.F. No. 78pt, 86 –

88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –

113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125,

Pappankuppam Village,

Gummidipoondi Taluk,

Thiruvallur District. The land

use is Industrial. Hence, there

is no change in land use.



Sr.

No.


Confirmation





data

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and building?

No No major tree felling or

clearance of buildings is

envisaged.

1.3 Creation of new land uses: No No change in the existing land

use.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.

bore houses, soil testing?

No Soil investigation report

enclosed as Annexure – IX.

1.5 Construction works ? Yes Construction of new plant,

shop floor, building etc.,

within the existing site

1.6 Demolition Works ? No Not envisaged

1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of

construction workers?

No About 25 temporary sheds

with mobile toilet / STP will

be provided. Separate

arrangement will be made for

supply of fuel for cooking.

Adequate arrangement will be

made for safe drinking water,

medical assistance, crèche

etc.,

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures

or earthworks including linear

structures, cut and fill or

excavations

Yes All structures including shop

floor, equipments etc will be

above ground. All foundations

will be pile foundations

except few structures with

raft / footings, wherein

excavations will be done. The

excess earth will however be

back filled or used for land

filling. Refer Annexure –

VIII for Layout plan.

1.9 Underground works including mining

or tunneling?

No No mining or tunnelling will

be carried out

1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable

1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturing

Process?

Yes The manufacturing process

description with flow sheet is

given in Annexure – X.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or

materials?

Yes Storage facilities are planned

for Coal, Steel scrap, sponge

iron, billets and rods.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of

solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes Please refer Annexure – XI.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of

operational workers?

No No housing facility is

proposed.



Sr.

No.


Confirmation





data

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during

construction of operation?

No The proposed project area is

well connected with road

network.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or

other transport infrastructure

including new or altered routes and

stations, ports, airports etc.?

No The entire transportation is

by road. The plant is already

well connected by road,

approximately 3.0 km from

NH-5.

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing

transport routes or infrastructure

leading to changes in traffic

movements?

No Not envisaged

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines

or pipelines?

No Not envisaged

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,

realignment or other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers?

No Not envisaged

1.22 Stream crossings? None Nil

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water

from ground or surface waters?

Yes Upon Expansion about 1026

KLD of raw water will be

required, which will be

sourced from ground.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land

surface affecting drainage or run-off

No Nil

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials

for construction, operation or

decommissioning?

Yes Movement of raw material &

product by road. The entire

Work Force upon expansion of

357 employees will commute

through road.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or restoration

works?

No Not envisaged

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?

No There will be a temporary

influx of about 50 workers

during construction.

At present 257 employees

are working the existing

factory.

An additional 100

employees will be required

after the expansion activity

who will be recruited

mostly within the vicinity of

the plant.



Sr.

No.


Confirmation





data

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?

No Not envisaged

1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of Project (such as

land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-

renewable or in short supply).

Sr.

No.


Confirmation





data

2.1 Land specially undeveloped or

agricultural land (ha)

Yes The proposed plant is an

expansion / augmentation

within the existing plant

located in S.F. No. 78pt, 86 –

88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –

113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125,

Pappankuppam Village,

Gummidipoondi Taluk,

Thiruvallur District. The land

use is Industrial. Hence,

there is no change in land

use.

2.2 Water (expected source & competing

users) unit KLD

Yes About 1026 KLD of fresh

water will be required upon

expansion, which will be

sourced from borewells

Also, please refer water

balance diagram is as shown

in Annexure – XII.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal - 699200 TPA (upon

expansion). The list of raw

materials and its quantities

are tabulated in Annexure –

XIII.



2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, and/soil (expected

source-MT)

Yes Construction will

predominantly be of steel

structures.

Construction material such as

sand, steel, aggregates etc,

will be used. However, the

quantification of the materials

will be done during detailed

engineering stage. These

materials will be sourced

from surroundings of

Gummidipoondi.

2.5 Forests and timber

(source-MT)

No No timber use is envisaged in

the proposed project.

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels

(source, competing users) Unit: fuel

(MT), energy (MW)

Yes The entire power demand will

be met from the existing &

proposed captive power plant

Fuel Existing After

expansion

Coal (TPA) 139200 699200

Furnace Oil

(KL /

Annum)

288 576

2.7 Any other natural resources (use

appropriate standard units)

No Not envisaged

3.0 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

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




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)

No Not envisaged

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or

affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or

water borne diseases)

No Not envisaged

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by

changing living conditions?

Yes Betterment in the socio –

economic conditions of the

areas surrounding the

proposed plant site.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who

could be affected by the project e.g.

hospital patients, children, the

elderly etc.,

No Not envisaged

3.5 Any other causes No ---



4.0 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or

decommissioning (MT/month)

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No No spoil / over burden or

mine waste generation is

envisaged from the

proposed project.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)

Yes The domestic solid waste 36

kg/day (@357 employees x

0.1 kg/c/day) will be

composted and used as

organic manure for green

belt development.

Apart from this other waste

such as paper, plastics,

metals etc will be given to

downstream recyclers.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per hazardous

waste management rules)

Yes Oil Bearing Cotton Waste –

0.5 TPA.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Please refer Annexure –

XI.

4.5 Surplus product No Not envisaged

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatment

Yes STP Sludge – 0.2 TPA

Solar Residue – 0.2 TPA

(Scrubbed Liquor)

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Negligible quantity of

construction waste will be

used internally for levelling

of the site.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials

No Not envisaged

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged

4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged



5.0 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air

(kg/hr)

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil

fuels from stationary or mobile

sources

Yes Coal and Furnace oil will be

used as fuel in reheating

furnace which will generate

PM, SO2 and NOX. Please

refer Annexure – XIV for

emission details.

5.2 Emission from production processes Yes Refer Annexure – XIV for

details

5.3 Emissions from materials handling

including storage or transport

Yes Handling of Iron Ore, Coal

etc., Refer Annexure – XV.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

Yes Fugitive emission from

diesel operated pumps,

concrete mixers, vibrators

and excavators. However

these equipments will be

maintained properly to

ensure minimum emissions,

more-over construction

activity will be for a short

duration and contained to

the work places only.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of

materials including construction

materials, sewage and waste

Yes The roads are black

topped to prevent fugitive

emission

Coal/Iron-ore storage

area will be provided with

water sprinklers

Crusher will be provided

with Bagfilter

Truck tippler for coal

unloading

Closed conveyor for

Coal/Iron-Ore

Bagfilter at transfer point

There will be no odour

nuisance.

Windshield will be

provided for Coal/Iron Ore

Storage Area.

Greenbelt area of 12.14

has been developed and

maintained for

containment of pollutants.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable



5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials,

construction debris)

No Not Applicable

5.8 Emissions from any other sources -- --

6.0 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and emissions of Light and Heat

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.

engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes During operation, melting of

scrap/sponge iron will result

in heat locally around the

furnaces, wherein coolers

will be provided for the

workers around the furnace.

Otherwise there are no other

sources of heat in the plant

operation. Noise will also be

generated in the operation of

I.D. Fan for dust extraction,

Turbine/ Boiler of the power

plant and all the noise

generated will be as per

stipulations of the OSHA

standards.

Noise will be generated from

material handling area, billet

cutting area, mill rollers and

blowers, which will be

maintained within the

permissible limits.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes

6.3 From construction or demolition

Yes During construction,

operation of construction

equipments will result in

intermittent noise. Noise

generation will be in the

range of 70-85 dB (A).

6.4 From blasting or piling No Not envisaged

6.5 From construction or operational

traffic

Yes Noise will be generated due

to movement of trucks

carrying raw materials/

products during construction

as well as operation.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The pumps & cooling tower

of cooling systems will

generate marginal noise.

6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged.



7.0 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

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or

spillage of hazardous materials

No No hazardous materials used

or generated.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other

effluents to water or the land

(expected mode and place of

discharge)

No The domestic sewage will be

treated in the existing 25 KL

capacity STP and used for

greenbelt development

within the plant premises.

There are no trade effluent

except the cooling tower

blow down and boiler blow

down. In the existing plant

the quantity of blowdown is

895 KLD and upon

expansion this will be 1373

KLD. The existing blowdown

is taken to the 2-

consecutive Cooling Ponds,

and then to Guard Pond.

From Guard Pond the water

will be used for green belt.

R.O. Plant is proposed and

hence the daily requirement

of fresh water will be

reduced to 1026 KLD. About

1041 KLD of waste water will

be recycled. The Treated

water will be reused for

process and partly

discharged on land for green

belt development. Refer

Water balance enclosed as

Annexure – XII.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted

to air into the land or into water

Yes Flue gas from the electric

induction furnace is provided

with bag filter/scrubber. The

ground level concentration

will be within permissible

levels.

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 --



Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could

affect human health or the environment

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc

from storage, handling, use or

production of hazardous substances

No Only possibility is spillage of

molten metal from the ladle

during carrying hot molten

metal for making billets.

Adequate measures have

been built though it is a very

rare occurrence.

Moreover workers will be

trained towards safe

handling of the molten

metal.

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, could burst

etc)?

No The proposed project site

falls in Zone – III as per IS-

1893 (Part-I): 2002. Also,

the site does not fall under

flood prone or landslide

prone areas. Hence, no risk

due to natural hazards is

envisaged.

8.0 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

Sr.

No.


Confirmation




with source of

information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting,

facilities, ancillary development or

development stimulated by the

project which could have impact on

the environment e.g.:

Yes

Supporting infrastructure (roads,

power supply, waste or waste water

treatment, etc)

Yes Basic infrastructure will be

developed in the vicinity.

Indirect employment will

result growth in Logistics.

The proposed expansion will

result in additional growth

of ancillary industries.

Housing development No Not envisaged

Extractive industries No Not envisaged

Supply industries No Not envisaged



Other No The proposed expansion will

result in additional growth

of ancillary industries.

9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which

could have an impact on the

environment

No No major impacts are

envisaged

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments

No Experience in good

environment management

system including proper

maintenance and upkeep of

pollution control equipments

to maintain emission within

standards, use of slag in

downstream industries,

maintaining extensive green

belt, and good

housekeeping shall all

accrue rich precedents for

future developments.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to

proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar effects

No The plant is located in

Gummidipoondi; however

the baseline status does

indicate the ambient levels

of various environmental

attributes are far within

permissible norms.

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

Sr.

No.

Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance

(within 15 km)

Proposed project

location boundary

1 Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation for

their ecological, landscape,

cultural or other related value

Pulicat Lake

Thervoy R.F.

9.2 km, NNE

7.6 km, SW

2 Areas which are important or

sensitive of ecological reasons

– wetlands, water courses or

other water bodies, coastal

zone, biospheres, mountains,

forests

Pulicat Lake

Araniyar River

Chittoornatham

pond

Poovalambedu

pond

Pallavada lake

Puliyur forest

Periyapuliyur

forest

Thervoy R.F.

Siruvada forest

Palem forest

9.2 km, NNE

7.0 km, South

3.4 km, West

5.3 km, SW

8.5 km, NW

4.5 km, SW

5.9 km, SW

7.6 km, SW

9.4 km, WSW

14.1 km, WNW



Sr.

No.


(within 15 km)

Proposed project

location boundary

3 Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive species

of flora or fauna for breeding,

nesting, foraging, resting,

over wintering, migration

Pulicat Lake 9.2 km, NNE

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

Pulicat Lake

Araniyar River

Chittoornatham

pond

Poovalambedu

pond

Pallavada lake

9.2 km, NNE

7.0 km, South

3.4 km, West

5.3 km, SW

8.5 km, NW

5 State, national boundaries Tamil Nadu-

Andhra Pradesh

border

3.6 km, NNW

6 Routes or facilities used by

the public for access to

recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas

--- Nil within 15-Km radius

7 Defence installations --- Nil within 15-Km radius

8 Densely populated or built-up

area

Gummidipoondi 2.9 km, SE

9 Areas occupied by sensitive

man made land uses

(hospitals, schools, places of

worship, community facilities)

Gummidipoondi 2.9 km, SE

10 Areas containing important,

high quality or scarce

resources (ground water

resource, surface resources,

forestry, agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

Pulicat Lake

Araniyar River

Chittoornatham

pond

Poovalambedu

pond

Pallavada lake

Puliyur forest

Periyapuliyur

forest

Thervoy R.F.

Siruvada forest

Palem forest

9.2 km, NNE

7.0 km, South

3.4 km, West

5.3 km, SW

8.5 km, NW

4.5 km, SW

5.9 km, SW

7.6 km, SW

9.4 km, WSW

14.1 km, WNW

11 Areas already subjected to

pollution or environmental

damage. (those where

existing legal environmental

standards are exceeded)

--- Nil in 15-km radius



Sr.

No.


(within 15 km)

Proposed project

location boundary

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)

--- Seismically, this area is

categorized under

Zone-II as per IS-1893

(Part-1)-2002.

(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA Studies

The components of the EIA study will include:

Determination of baseline data using primary data generation and secondary data

available from various government published reports on air, meteorology, water,

soil, flora & fauna, socio-economics, infrastructure, sensitive areas (forests,

archaeological, historical etc);

Detailed description of all elements of the project activities during the construction

and operational phases. The elements to be analyzed will include the infrastructures

of the project including drainage features, roads, waste collection, disposal and

management and utility requirements;

Identifying the sources of pollution and assessing the impacts on the environment

due to proposed project;

Preparation of EIA and EMP documents with recommendations on preventive and

mitigative measures for limiting the impact on environment to the desired level

during various stages of project. Development of a suitable post study-monitoring

program to comply with various environmental regulations will also to be done; and

Risk Assessment (RA) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP) describing the probable

risks and preventive & precautionary measures to be followed in the event of

emergency situations such as accidents, fire etc.

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA GENERATION

S. No. Attributes Scope of Work

1. Ambient Air

Quality

The baseline air quality will be monitored at 8 Locations twice a

week for 13 weeks for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, Pb, As, Ni, NH3, C6H6, B(a)P, O3 & Hg

AAQ monitoring locations were selected as per guidelines specified in GSR 176 (E) notification (selection of AAQ sites).

Design of ambient air quality sampling network with regard to topography, population, sensitive locations, emission sources, background concentrations and possible impact zones, through application of screening air quality models for assessing air quality prior to start of baseline study.



S. No. Attributes Scope of Work

2. Meteorological data

1 Location - 90 days Micrometeorological survey will be carried out at project site for 3 months. Data will be generated for temperature, Wind speed, Wind direction and R.H (min & max), rain fall. This will be further supported by the meteorological data for the

area of interest collected from nearest IMD Station and Trend analysis of micrometeorological data generated at the site.

3. Water Quality 8 groundwater samples will be collected and analysed covering 10-km radius area during the study period.

The samples will be analyzed as per IS-10500 and EPA Act as applicable.

4. Soil Quality 6 soil samples will be collected from three different levels up to a

depth of 90-cm and will be analyzed for the parameters such as grain size, pH, salinity, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, NPK, TDS, Na, Mg, Ca, Cl-, F- etc.

5. Noise Levels Noise monitoring will be carried at 10 locations by using Integrated noise meter on hourly observations for 24 hours at each location. The observed data will be compiled and statistical analysis will be done for L10, L50, L90, Leq, Lday, Lnight and Ldn.

6. Land use Land use as per the district census handbooks will be analysed to identify the present land use within the 10-km radius area. Various land use classifications will be computed.

7. Geology and Hydro-geological

aspects

These aspects will be covered for the study area based on the secondary data on groundwater resources and availability.

8. Ecological Studies

(Terrestrial and Aquatic)

Primary as well as secondary data will be collected for Flora and fauna of the study area. The survey will also include assessment of

the species diversity, density, abundance etc in the study area and formulation of ecological indices, assessment of likely changes on

flora and fauna due to the project related activities, suggestions for conservation and protection of flora and fauna in the study area.

9. Socio-Economic aspects

Socio-economic and health aspects will be covered for the project area based on the Census documents and NIC database. Local and District administration will also be contacted for collecting the

required data. No primary studies will be carried out under this aspect.



IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF POLLUTION

Data Generation

This includes the following:

o Identifying the sources of pollution of air, water, land and noise;

o Quantifying the emissions from the pollution generating sources; and

o Quantification of solid wastes and likely disposal methods will be suggested.

Sources of Pollution

o The likely sources of air and water pollution will be identified and quantified;

o The proposed pollution control measures envisaged in project area for fugitive dust,

noise pollution and other environmental effects of each project activities will be

assessed for their adequacy;

o The present and proposed changes in land use pattern will be identified; and

o Suitable green belt development plan will be prepared.

Based on various project activities, the likely impact on the environment attributes in

project area will be identified by:

o Estimating the air pollution levels for PM, SO2 and NOx in the study area during

construction and operational activities;

o Estimating the source emissions for each project specific pollutants;

o Predicting the noise dispersions for all the noise generating sources;

o Predicting the impact of wastewater discharges;

o Determining the impact of construction activities (movement of construction

material); and

o Studying the short-term and long-term effects on sensitive targets like endangered

species, crops and historically/archaeologically important sites (if any).

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The proposed project may have some impacts on the environment. The parameters

likely to be affected are air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels etc on

account of gaseous emissions, liquid effluent discharges, resultant particulates,

generation of solid wastes etc will be discussed.

The baseline data generated from the above studies will be analyzed and will be

compared with applicable standards prescribed by the CPCB. By this means, the impact

whether positive or negative will be assessed and the environmental attributes

requiring special attention for mitigating the negative impact, if any, will be identified.

Also the areas, which fulfil the prescribed environmental norms and not requiring

further improvements, will be specified. Both short-term and long term impacts

particularly on sensitive targets such as habitat of endangered species of wildlife or

mines, crops, historically / culturally important sites / monuments, centres with

concentrated population in the study area will be established. Impact of the stack

emissions on terrestrial flora will be scientifically documented based upon species

composition of the area and their air pollution tolerance levels.

The impacts of project on various components of environment and the possible

mitigation measures for mitigating the negative impacts were described in the following

sections.



Impact on Land Use

Impact Assessment

The land use impacts due to proposed project will be identified in terms of local land

use planning efforts. The change in land use pattern of project site will also be

identified. This includes visual impact, impact on forest, impact due to industrial growth

and growth due to socio-economic factors.

Mitigation Measures

The mitigation measures will be addressed towards restoration of land disturbed by the

proposed project activities to the extent possible.

Impact on Water Use

Impact Assessment

The impacts of the proposed project due to water usage and wastewater discharges will

be addressed covering the following:

o Groundwater quality degradation due to likely solid waste disposal and wastewater

disposal;

o Agricultural productivity;

o Habitat conditions; and

o Recreation resources and aesthetics.

Mitigation Measures

The mitigation measures will be addressed ensuring the present and anticipated future

water requirements for various purposes. The measures also address the need to

maintain or improve the existing Class of Water (as per IS: 2296) to ensure that the

current / proposed uses are not impaired due to deterioration of the water quality.

Impact on Water Quality

Impact Assessment

The assessment of potential impacts of the project will be carried out with respect to:

i. Ground water quality degradation;

ii. Surface and river water quality degradation;

iii. Agricultural productivity;

iv. Habitat conditions; and

v. Recreation resources and aesthetics.

Mitigation Measures

Considering the dependence of the people in the area on surface or ground water as

sources for drinking purposes, the prevailing quality and extent of contamination due to

the proposed project activities, the mitigation measures will include and the treatment

required for meeting the effluent discharge standards specified under the Environment

Protection Rules and SPCB will be addressed. The disposal arrangements will be

conceptually indicated.



Impact on Demography and Socio-Economics

Impact Assessment

On the basis of the compiled information and the proposed employment and other

benefits to the people of the study area as well as others, the likely socio-economic

impacts of proposed project in post project scenarios for demography, facilities and

services, agricultural sector, civic infrastructure and basic amenities, industrial sector,

economic status and health status of people, etc will be assessed.

Mitigation Measures

Strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of the project will be developed for areas

where negative impacts are projected to occur. The potential actions considered will

include both policy and planning actions. The roles of different bodies in mitigation

measures will be identified.

Impact on Soil

Impact Assessment

Impacts on soil characteristics include destruction of soil profile, changes in soil

productivity, increased erosion and subsequent loss of agricultural soils and land use

changes. The impact assessment includes an analysis of susceptibility of the area to

loss of agricultural production, change in crop pattern etc. Details on solid wastes from

the proposed activity will be estimated. Impact assessment of disposal of solid waste

will be addressed to the effect on human settlement, vegetation, ground water

contamination etc.

Mitigation Measures

Based on analysis of soil data, mitigation measures will be proposed which will avoid,

minimize or compensate for significant adverse impact on soil characteristics.

Impact on Ambient air Quality

Impact Assessment

A computer based internationally recognized mathematical air quality model (ISCST3)

suitable for the region will be used to predict the concentration of SO2, NOX & PM due to

the operation of the proposed activities. The results will be presented for short-term

(24-hourly) concentrations in and around the project site. The dispersion model results

will be included in the report using isopleths or other graphical methods, over laying a

land use map of the surrounding area. The predicted air quality results will be

compared with existing regulations.

Mitigation Measures

Potential mitigation measures include the control measures at the source level and

providing adequate stack heights. The measures to control the fugitive dust emissions

such green belt development and sprinkling will be suggested.



Impact on Noise

Impact Assessment

Sources of noise and its impact on the environment will be addressed. The noise level

at varying distances for multi-sources will be predicted using Noise model. A

comparison of measured noise (Leq) at monitoring locations to that of predicted noise

levels (Leq) will be made and mitigatory measures will be recommended to conform to

regulatory ambient air noise standards.

Baseline noise levels in different zones like industrial, residential and sensitive areas

like hospitals, wildlife habitation, etc., will be monitored. The potential noise level

exposure will be determined and evaluate for acceptable limits of exposure.

Mitigation Measures

The potential mitigation measures will be addressed to reduce noise levels by control at

source, provision of greenery to absorb noise during its propagation, isolation of high

noise generating sources, use of protective measures especially in high noise areas.

Impact on Ecology

Impacts on aquatic species especially during dry season will be assessed particularly

those which are endangered. The parameters, which are of concern, are TSS, TDS,

heavy metals, oil and grease, pH and temperature. The assessment will also include

impacts of chlorinated organic chemicals. The impact of site preparation activities

involving site clearing, excavation, earth moving, dewatering or impounding water

bodies and developing burrow and fill areas will be assessed. Recommendations will be

made to mitigate such adverse impacts as soil erosion and habitat loss. In addition,

impact of fugitive and stack emissions will be assessed on the surrounding species of

economic/genetic/biological importance.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

A Rapid EIA Report based on three months field data generation will be prepared for

the purpose of getting clearance from MoEF. EIA/EMP will be prepared based on one

season data. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) will include all the mitigatory

measures proposed under each significant environmental attribute. Further, a suitable

green belt development plan for the project site will be included in the EMP report.

POST STUDY MONITORING PLAN

The Post Project Monitoring (PPM) plan will be prepared considering the following:

i. The proposed pollution control measures for air, wastewater and solid waste

(hazardous/non-hazardous) disposal;

ii. Waste minimization, wastewater management, waste reuse and resource recovery,

waste segregation to make the treatment and disposal cost-effective;

iii. The monitoring requirements for ensuring the statutory as well as process data is

collected; and

iv. The organizational/institutional set-up required for effective environment

management plan implementation and post-project monitoring will be suggested

along with the budgetary requirements.



DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

A Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for dealing emergency situation arising due to fire,

explosion, leakages of hazardous substances etc in the project will be prepared. The

plans include storage, handling, transportation etc for the hazardous materials to be

used in the proposed project.

Occupational risk involved during construction and operation of the project will be

assessed and necessary safety and protective measures were spelt out. The DMP

include both onsite and offsite emergency preparedness plans.

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I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application

and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge ad belief and I am aware

that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or

misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to

the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date :

Place : Chennai

Vinod Kothari

Director

M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Ltd.

ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,


Chennai – 600 002.

Tamil Nadu

NOTE:

1. The project involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,

1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z. map duly demarcated by one

of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z (at the

stage of TOR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone

Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be

taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z

Notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the CRZ.

2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserve, Migratory Corridors of wild Animals, the project proponent

small submit the duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing there

features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments

of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC).

3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including

submission of application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent

clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC

Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized

signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in

support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project.

Documents

APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE 1 & DPR)environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/form-1A/...APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (FORM – 1 & DPR) For THE PROPOSED EXPANSION