FORM-1 [AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006, MODIFICATION IN 2009 & MODIFICATION IN 2011] (I) Basic Information S. No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Construction of Vidhan Sabha Bhawan and Allied Works at Gairsain, District Chamoli, . 2. S. No. in the schedule 8(a) Building and Construction Projects 3. Proposed capacity /area /length Total Plot Area: 129504.00 Sq.Meter (52 Acres) /tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled. 4 New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Total Plot Area: 129504.00 Sq.Meter Proposed Ground Coverage- 7963.62 Sq.Meter Proposed Built up area- 25845.44 Sq.Meter 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or B (8a) ‘B’ 7. Does it attract the general No condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific No condition? If yes, please specify. 9. Location Village Gairsain, District Chamoli, Uttarakhand Plot/Survey/Khasra No. - Village Gairsain Tehsil Gairsain District Chamoli State Uttarakhand 10. Nearest railway station/airport Ramnagar Railway Station is 150 km and Gaucher along with distance in kms. Airport is about 54km. 11. Nearest Town, city, District Nearest City is located about 16km from the Headquarters along with project site. distance in kms. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Gairsain is a town and Municipal Board in Tehsil Parishad, Municipal Gairsain in district Chamoli in Uttarakhand Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of applicant National Building Construction Corporation 14. Registered Address NBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New 15. Address for correspondence Name National Building Construction Corporation Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Address NBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, Pin Code E-mail Telephone No. Fax No. 16. Details of Alternative Sites Nil examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet 17. Interlinked Projects Nil 18. Whether separate application of Not Applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 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) Applicable Act, 1980? Applicable (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (C) The C.R.Z Notification, Not Applicable 1991? 22. Whether there is any No Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) -- 24. Whether there is any litigation Nil 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. (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.)

Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes Proposed construction of Vidhan Sabha in land use, land cover or Bhawan will change the land use pattern of topography including increase in the construction area. intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan). Development will be done according to sanctioned building plan. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No The proposed project land is vacant. No vegetation and buildings? clearance of existing land and vegetation & buildings is required. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? No There will be creation of new land use.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Geotechnical Soil investigation has been e.g. bore holes, soil testing? carried out. Detailed geo-technical investigation of the proposed site has been done 1.5 Construction works? Yes The major construction works are as proposed below: Site Development Road Development  Internal roads Utilities/Services  Water Supply  Sewerage  Drainage  Rain Water Harvesting Structures and Pits  Power supply and back up facility, Buildings Assembly Block, MLA Hostel Block, VIP Guest House, Transit Hostel Area etc. 1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition activity is involved in this project. 1.7 Temporary sites used for Yes Labor camp is proposed for the construction construction works or housing of worker, during the construction phase only. construction workers? All the construction activities including storage of raw materials will be confined to the project site only. 1.8 Above ground buildings, Yes Above ground building structures will structures or earthworks including include Assembly Block, MLA Hostel linear structures, cut and fill or Block, VIP Guest House and Transit Hostel excavations Area. The earthwork will be for foundation. Excavated soil will be used for site leveling, back filling/filling in raft and road construction. Top layer of soil will be stored and used for landscaping/horticulture development work. 1.9 Underground works including Yes Underground works includes excavation of mining or tunneling? earth and construction of foundation. 1.10 Reclamation works? No Not involved. 1.11 Dredging? No Not involved. 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not involved. 1.13 Production and manufacturing No This is a building construction project. processes? Hence no production or manufacturing activities is involved. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Temporary facilities will be developed materials? during construction phase for storage of construction materials. During operation phase facility for storage of HSD will be constructed at a specified place within the premises. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes Solid Waste of solid waste or liquid effluents? Construction Phase The construction stage solid waste will comprise mainly of construction waste. The construction debris generated will be reused within the site for various construction works. It will be ensured that the generated waste will be sent to nearest designated waste storage bins. Operation Phase During the operation phase solid waste generated will be collected daily by the dedicated and trained housekeeping staff. Twin bin systems will be provided for collection of waste segregated at sources. Recyclable wastes will be sold to authorized vendors and non- recyclable wastes will be disposed off through authorized agency to municipal waste disposal site. Biodegradable, Hazardous and E Waste will be handed over to authorized agency. Liquid Effluent Construction Phase Wastewater generated from construction site many contain suspended materials. Construction wastewater will be collected in a separate basin and will be reused after primary treatment for sprinkling on internal roads. Mobile toilets and potable water facilities will be provided at the project site during construction phase for labour and staff. Operation Phase The generated effluent will be treated in a Sewage Treatment of 100 KLD capacity within the project site. The treated water from STP will be reused for flushing and horticulture. Surplus treated water will be discharged in municipal drain with prior permission from the authority. A copy of the STP is attached herewith. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of Yes Cabin for watchman will be provided. operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic No The connecting roads will be widened for during construction or operation easy flow of vehicular traffic. 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No Nil other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing Nil transport routes or infrastructure No leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission Nil No lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, Nil culverting, realignment or other No changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No Nil 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water Total water requirement for the project will from ground or surface waters? Yes be 90 KLD, which will be provided by Peyjal Nigam, Uttarakhand. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the By considering run-off prior to development land surface affecting drainage or & runoff after development there will be run-off? increase in storm water runoff. The runoff generated from the project site will be Yes recharged to ground water aquifer. The Network of drainage system for collection of roof and surface run off will be developed. 1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes During construction phase transport of materials for construction, personnel as well as construction materials operation or decommissioning? will be required. For this purpose, local people will be required to be engaged. During the operation phase sufficient parking spaces will be provided at selected places. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No Nil decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No Nil decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in Yes Construction phase: there will be influx of either temporarily or people engaged in the construction activity permanently? during the construction phase. Operation phase: During the operation phase, most of the persons expected to visit are temporary floating population. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No Nil diversity? 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): Details thereof (with approximate Information/checklist S. No Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes The proposed project site and its agricultural land (ha) surrounding areas will be designated for public uses. 2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Water requirement during construction competing users) unit: KLD phase will be met from nearby spring. During operation phase both fresh and treated water will be used. The water demand during operation phase has been worked out to 90 KLD which will be supplied by Pey Jal Nigam, Uttarakhand. The treated water will be used for flushing and watering the landscape. Surplus water if any will be disposed off into the nearby municipal drain. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes Construction materials such as Cement, aggregates, sand / soil (expected Steel, Bricks, Stone aggregates, and Sand source – MT) would be required for the project. These will be procured from reputed licensed local vendors. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes Limited use of timber will be done and it will be restricted to selected locations. 2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Power for the proposed project will be fuels (source, competing users) supplied by state electricity board. Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Maximum power demand for the proposed project is 722 KW.  Based on the total demand load of 722 KW it is proposed to install 2x500 KVA (Considering power factor 0.80 and loading factor 0.85) radiator cooled L.T. D.G. set to be installed with PLC based AMF, Synchronizing, Load Management and Interlocking system.  It is also proposed to install 1x1000 KVA, 11KV/0.415KV, oil type transformer (Considering power factor 0.85 and loading factor 0.85) .  UPS to be installed in assembly block to cater the critical load. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No -- appropriate standard units) 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. Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No This is a construction project and no storage which are hazardous (as per of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHC MSIHC rules) to human health or rules) will be made, apart from limited the environment (flora, fauna, and quantity of HSD storage (for DG sets). water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No Suitable drainage and waste management or affect disease vectors (e.g. measures will be adopted to restrict insect or water borne diseases) stagnation of water & accumulation of waste. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. No Not Applicable. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No Not Applicable could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No Excavated top soil will be properly stacked and reused as top layer for horticulture development. Remaining soil will be used for site leveling, back filling/filling in raft and road construction. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes The solid waste includes paper, card board, commercial wastes) plastic cans etc. and kitchen wastes. Recyclable wastes like card boards and plastic cans will be sold to authorized vendors. Inert waste will be sent to landfill site through authorized vendor. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes Waste oil from DG sets will be the only Hazardous Waste hazardous waste generated from the project. Management Rules) This waste oil will be carefully stored in HDPE drums in isolated covered space and sold to recycler authorized by CPCB/SPCB. Suitable care will be taken to prevent spills/ leaks of used oil from storage. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable 4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge Yes Dried sludge from the STP will be used as from effluent treatment manure for horticulture development. Surplus manure will be sold to farmers. 4.7 Construction or demolition Yes Demolition work is not involved. wastes Construction Waste: Excavated soil will be used for back filling. Other construction waste like bricks, concrete etc will be used in sundry/roadwork/manholes etc. Gunny bags, cardboards will be sent to authorize recycler. The unused waste will be sent to land fill site through authorized vender. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not applicable equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not applicable materials 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) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes Emission will be from fossil fuels from stationary or  Stationary Sources: DG sets 500 KVA mobile sources.  Mobile Sources: Vehicular emissions CPCB approved DG sets with acoustic canopy will be used only during power failure. 5.2 Emissions from production No Not applicable processes 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Fugitive dust emission due to transportation handling including storage or & handling, loading-unloading activities is transport. envisaged during construction. Frequent water sprinkling will be done to minimize the fugitive emissions. 5.4 Emissions from construction Yes During the construction phase, major activities including plant and emission will be in the form of fugitive equipment dust, use of DG sets and transportation of construction material. 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of Yes The project may cause rise in dust levels materials including construction during construction phase. Precautions materials, sewage and waste would be taken to reduce dust generation during construction phase: • Use of RMC to reduce material handling &dust generation. • Tarpaulins will be used to cover trucks carrying debris. Water sprinkling will be practiced at regular intervals to reduce dust emissions. Dust generated during operation stage willl be minimal due to vegetated & hard surface. Sewage generated from proposed project will be treated in onsite STP. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No No incineration process involved in the waste proposed construction project 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste No Burning of substances including biomass, in open air (e.g. slash materials, slash materials and/or construction debris construction debris) will be prohibited 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Nil 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes Noise is expected to be generated during engines, ventilation plant, construction phase mainly from operation of crushers heavy machinery, DG sets, and traffic. For control of noise following measures will be adopted: • Properly maintained equipment with mufflers will be used. • High noise generating construction activities will be carried out only during day time. Workers working near high noise construction machinery will be supplied with ear muffs/ear plugs. During operation period noise from operation of DG sets is envisaged. However, the generator sets installed will operate at noise level less than 75 dB (A) as the generators will be placed either in acoustic chambers or a canopy as per CPCB norms. 6.2 From industrial or similar No Not applicable processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise Pollution Control: Noise pollution will be due to operation of machinery DG set & transportation vehicles during construction stage & operation of DG sets & vehicle movements during operation phase. As there is negligible habitation in nearby area impact will be insignificant. However following precautions will be taken to control noise pollution : • High noise generating construction activities will be carried out only during day time. • Installation, use and maintenance of mufflers on equipment. • Workers working near high noise construction Machinery will be supplied with ear muffs/ear plugs. 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting or Piling is not involved in the project. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes Construction Phase: traffic Precautions will be taken to reduce the impact of the vehicle movements. Operation Phase: The parking of cars etc will be restricted only in the planned parking area, which would help in reducing noise pollution generally created due to traffic congestion. Adequate peripheral tree plantation & soft vegetation will help in surface reduction of the noise level and improve air quality. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Employees may use unit ACs which reject heat. 6.7 From any other sources No Nil 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from release of pollutants into ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or Yes The waste oil generated during operation spillage of hazardous materials phase from the DG sets will be collected and stored seperately in HDPE drums over concrete floor within the premises before final disposal. All precautionary steps will be taken to avoid spillage It will be transferred directly to authorized recyclers. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No Generated Sewage will be treated in the other effluents to water or the STP. The treated water will be used in land (expected mode and place of flushing and D. G. cooling Surplus treated discharge) water will be discharged in public sewer with permission of competent authority. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No Dust generation during construction phase emitted to air into the land or into from earthworks and movement of vehicles water. is temporary phenomenon and will have short term impact during construction phase. Appropriate fugitive dust control measures, including water sprinkling of exposed areas and dust covers for trucks, will be provided to minimize any impacts. 7.4 From any other sources. No Nil 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build No No up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires No During construction phase, no such risk is etc from storage, handling, use or anticipated. However, the contractors shall production of hazardous comply with the safety procedures, norms substances. and guidelines as applicable mentioned in the National Building Code of and Bureau of Indian Standards. During Operation Phase, all precautionary and safety measures will be taken to minimize any accident hazard. 8.2 From any other causes No Nil 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes The site lies in Seismic Zone-V. The natural disasters causing construction will be carried out as per the environmental damage (e.g. guidelines prescribed for Seismic Zone-V in floods, earthquakes, landslides, NBC 2005. cloudburst etc)? 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 Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No. Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of Yes The proposed project will be equipped with supporting facilities ancillary dedicated internal road, parking, internal development or development water distribution system, fire fighting stimulated by the project which could have impact on the system, internal sewage collection & environment e.g. treatment facility, lighting facilities, solar •Supporting infrastructure (roads, lighting, and power backup facility & solid power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) waste collection & treatment facility. • Housing development Increase demand for minerals, metals & • Extractive industries transport fuel. • Supply industries • Other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No No which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes This is a government building project and it developments will be generate employment during construction & operation phase. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to Yes Impacts on water availability, availability of proximity to other existing or electricity, traffic congestion etc. planned projects with similar effects (III) Environmental Sensitivity Aerial distance (within 15 km.) S. No. Areas Name/Identity Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, Nil -- national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water Nil -- bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests. 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, Nil -- resting, over wintering, migration resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Not existing. -- underground waters 5 State, National boundaries Nil -- 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to NH-65 About 10 km in West direction. recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations Nil -- 8 Densely populated or built- Bhawanda About 1.5 km in East direction. up area Bairawas About 3 km in West direction. Suwana About 6 km in South direction. Manakpur About 7 km in SE direction. Dhundhiyari About 8 km in SE direction. 9 Areas occupied by Bhawanda About 1.5 km in East direction. sensitive man-made land Bairawas About 3 km in West direction. uses (hospitals, schools, Suwana About 6 km in South direction. places of worship, community facilities) Manakpur About 7 km in SE direction. Dhundhiyari About 8 km in SE direction. 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources -- (ground water resources, -- surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. Nil Nil (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems The area comes under (earthquakes, subsidence, -- Seismic Zone –II landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) UNDERTAKING

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and 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 given, if any to the project will be at our risk and cost.

Date: Place: (Authorized Signatory)

NOTE:

1. The Projects 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. and the recommendations of the state Coastal Zone management Authority. 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 Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon.” 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”