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M/s NILACHAL IRON Proposed expansion of existing steel plant to integrated steel plant at Ratanpur- FORM 1 & POWER LTD. Kandra Village, Gamharia Block, District Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information:

Sl. No Item Details 1 Name of the project/s: Proposed expansion of existing steel plant to Integrated Steel Plant through installation of 1800 TPD (3x600 TPD) DRI kilns along with Beneficiation Plant for Iron ore (1X0.6 MTPA), Pellet Plant (1x0.6 MTPA), Steel Melting Shop (2x25 T + 4x15 T Induction Furnaces) with matching LRF & CCM, Rolling Mill (0.35 MTPA), Ferro alloy Plant (4x16.5 MVA), Oxygen plant (100 TPD) and 75 MW (50 MW WHRB based + 25 MW AFBC based) capacity Captive Power Plant 2 S. No. in the schedule Item 3(a), Category A of the Schedule of the EIA Notification 2006 3. Proposed capacity / area / length / tonnage The configuration of proposed expansion to be handled / command area / lease area / project is as follows: number of wells to be drilled.  Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant – 1x0.6 MTPA  Pellet Plant – 1x0.6 MTPA  Sponge Iron Plant – 1800 TPD (3x600 TPD Kilns)  Steel Making Shop with matching LRF & CCM - 2x25 T + 4x15 T Induction Furnaces  Rolling Mill - 0.35 MTPA TMT Bars, Strips & Structural  Ferro Alloy Plant (4 x 16.5 MVA SAFs) : 1,25,000 TPA Ferro Alloys, (35,160 TPA Ferro-Chrome + 14,367 TPA Ferro-Silicon + 43,633 TPA Ferro- Manganese + 31,840 TPA Silico- Manganese)  Oxygen Plant - 100 TPD  Captive Power Plant - 75 MW (50 MW WHRB based + 25 MW AFBC based)

The proposed expansion project will be installed on total 27.11 hectares (67 acres)

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of land within the existing plant premises and some additional land adjacent to the plant premises.

Capital Cost of the Project: Rs. 886 Crores. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion 5. Existing Capacity Area etc. Units under Operation:  Sponge Iron Plant – 1x350 TPD + 2x100 TPD capacities 6. Category of Project i.e.' A' or 'B' Category “A” Project 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, No Please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If 'yes, No Please specify. 9. Location Latitude - 22°52'39.94"N & Longitude - 86°03'55.24"E (Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL): 170 m Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Khasra No. 79 to 388 Village Ratanpur-Kandra Tehsil Gamharia District Saraikhela-Kharsawan State Jharkhand 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with  Kanki Railway station – 1.0 km (approx.) Distance in kms. from project site.  Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 90 km (approx.) from the project site. 11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters  Kandra - Within 2.0 km in south direction Along with distance in kms. w.r.t the project site.  Saraikhela (Dist. H.Q) - within 25 km in south-west direction w.r.t the project site. 12. Village Panchayats, ZillaParishad, Municipal Dumra Panchyat Corporation, Local body (complete postal Vill: Ratanpur Address with telephone nos. to be given) P.O. & P.S. Kandra Dist. Saraikela- Kharsawan Jharkhand - 832 402 Chair Person: Mrs P.O. Hansda Mobile No. 9955125622 13. Name of the applicant M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Limited 14. Registered Address M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Limited 5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal 15. Address for correspondence: M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Limited

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5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal Name Deep Chand Lamba Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Director Address 5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata, West Bengal Pin Code 700 001 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 033- 2486 2154 Fax No. 033 - 2486 2153 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Not Applicable Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects No 18. Whether separate application of interlinked NA Project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission NA 20. If no, reason NA 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? No (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 No (c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? No 22. Whether there is any Government Order/ No Policy relevant/ relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) No 24. Whether there is any litigation pending No 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.

 Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)

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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 Sl. Information / Checklist Yes / quantities /rates, wherever possible) with No. confirmation No source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in Yes The proposed expansion project will be land use, land cover or topography installed on total 27.11 hectares (67 acres) including increase in intensity of land of land within the existing plant premises use (with respect to local land use and some additional land adjacent to the plan) plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. Said plot of land will be reformed / developed from its existing land use.

This project will be developed following a land use plan, which will be made taking into consideration relevant guidelines / stipulations of the concerned Authorities. Moreover, the planning of the project, development of green belt and other landscape on the proposed site would enhance the aesthetics of the area. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation Yes Site clearing and preparation activities will and buildings? involve removal of scanty vegetation on the proposed plant site. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Proposed project will be developed following a planned land-use plan. As far as possible attempts will be made to create minimum disturbance to the existing land-use of the neighborhood. However, a positive change in the land uses due to the proposed project is expected. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. No - bore houses, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? Yes The civil works for the construction and development of the proposed expansion project include bulk earthworks; construction of factory sheds & utilities; internal roads & parking areas; drainage system; underground & overhead tanks etc.

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1.6 Demolition works? No - 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction Yes Suitable temporary accommodation for works or housing of construction workers will be made within the project site. workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Please refer Pre-feasibility Report. earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining No - or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No - 1.11 Dredging? No - 1.12 Offshore structures? No - 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Please refer Pre-feasibility Report. processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes All construction materials will be handled materials? through site store within the project boundary. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of Yes Wastewater: solid waste or liquid effluents? The plant will be designed as a zero discharge plant as far as the process effluents are concerned. The water will be re-circulated through cooling and treatment. The entire wastewater after necessary treatment will be recycled for various purposes inside the plant.

Domestic wastewater will be treated in sewage treatment plant (STP).

Solid Waste:  DRI - Dust from ESP, bag filters and char comprises solid wastes from DRI plant. Accretions are generated only when the kiln stops. Accretions are used for land filling and road making purpose. Dolo- char from the DRI units will be used in AFBC boiler for power generation.

 SMS - Solid wastes that will be generated from IF are slag and dust. The hot slag generated from IF will be transferred to slag yard after cooling. IF slag will be used for road construction and land filling purposes. Solid waste (dust as collected in the De-dusting systems) from SMS will

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be used in Pellet Plant as a pelletizing mix. Solid wastes that will be generated from caster are the scales. The scales are collected from the drain and transferred to IF for reuse.

 Ferro Alloy - Slag generated during Ferro Manganese production will be used as a raw material for Silico Manganese production. Slag generated during Silico Manganese and Ferro Chrome production will be used for road construction / land filling.

 Rolling Mill - The solid wastes from the rolling mill are end cuts and miss rolls, which will be re-used in induction furnace.

 Captive Power Plant - The fly ash generated from Captive Power Plant will be utilized as raw material for the cement plant.

 Solid waste of domestic / commercial origin generated in the plant will be disposed of suitably in consultation with the concerned Civic body. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No Local people will be used and there will be operational workers? no arrangement for housing for operational workers. 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No The site is located adjacent to Chandil- construction or operation? Kandra road and Chowka-Kandra road. NH- 33 and NH-32 are located at distances of 4.5 km and 5.5 km respectively, from the project site. Kunki railway station of South Eastern Railway is located almost adjacent to the project site. All machinery and equipment can be transported by rail/road.

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Existing road and rail linkages will be utilized for this project. As such, no additional road and rail linkage will be needed / created for the project. 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other No - transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No - transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or No - pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, No - realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No - 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form Yes Water requirement for the proposed ground or surface waters? expansion project will be about 3862 cu.m/day which will be sourced from Subarnarekha river. A rain water harvesting system will be constructed for rainwater storage and use. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land No - surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials Yes The project site has good road & rail for construction, operation or connectivity. As such, both these systems decommissioning? will be used in future for transportation of personnel & materials during construction and operation phases of this programme. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No - decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No - decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Yes The proposed project shall increase the temporarily or permanently? employment potential and hence may lead to migration to surrounding villages. Manpower, to the tune of 1700 persons will be required for the plant operations.

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Attempt will made to maximize utilization of local population during the construction activities. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No - 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No - diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? No -

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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):

Sl. Information / checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes The proposed expansion project will be agricultural land (ha) installed on total 27.11 hectares (67 acres) of land within the existing plant premises and some additional land adjacent to the plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. There is no human settlement in the project site. Said plot of land will be reformed / developed from its existing land use. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing Yes Water requirement for the proposed users) unit: KLD expansion project will be about 3862 cu.m/day which will be sourced from Subarnarekha river. 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Please refer Pre-Feasibility Report

2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes The construction materials such as cement, aggregates, sand / soil (expected MS, sand, aggregates etc. will be sourced source – MT) locally. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No - 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Yes As per initial estimation, total power (source, competing users) Unit: fuel requirement of the proposed project will be (MT), energy (MW) about 121 MW which will be sourced from 75 MW capacity Captive Power Plant and rest from State Grid. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No - appropriate standard units)

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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. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No - which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No - or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by No The implementation of the proposed changing living conditions? expansion project will increase the employment potential for locals with the improvement in their living conditions. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No - could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No -

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or Decommissioning (MT/month)

S. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No - 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes Solid waste of domestic / commercial origin commercial wastes) that would be generated in the Plant will be disposed of suitably in consultation with the concerned Civic body. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No - Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes  DRI - Dust from ESP, bag filters and char comprises solid wastes from DRI plant. Accretions are generated only when the kiln stops. Accretions are used for land filling and road making purpose. Dolo- char from the DRI units will be used in AFBC boiler for power generation.

 SMS - Solid wastes that will be generated

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from IF are slag and dust. The hot slag generated from IF will be transferred to slag yard after cooling. IF slag will be used for road construction and land filling purposes. Solid waste (dust as collected in the De-dusting systems) from SMS will be used in Pellet Plant as a pelletizing mix. Solid wastes that will be generated from caster are the scales. The scales are collected from the drain and transferred to IF for reuse.

 Ferro Alloy- Slag generated during Ferro Manganese production will be used as a raw material for Silico Manganese production. Slag generated during Silico Manganese and Ferro Chrome production will be used for road construction / land filling.

 Rolling Mill- The solid wastes from the rolling mill are end cuts and miss rolls, which will be re-used in induction furnace.

 Captive Power Plant - The fly ash generated from Captive Power Plant will be utilized as raw material for the cement plant.

 Iron Ore Beneficiation and Pellet Plant - Dust collected from ESP and Bag filters and hearth layer of the main furnace comprises solid wastes from pellet plant. The entire dust will be collected and reused in pellet making process. The hearth layer is also reused. There will be no solid waste disposal from the pellet plant 4.5 Surplus product No - 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge Yes Sewage sludge will be disposed off-site in from effluent treatment consultation with the concerned local authority. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Small quantity of construction waste only would be generated and same will be reused for filling. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No - 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No - materials

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4.10 Agricultural wastes No - 4.11 Other solid wastes No -

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil Yes The main air pollutant from the proposed fuels from stationary or mobile expansion project will be particulate matter, sources SO2 & NOx.

The emission will be accounted due to use of fossil fuel in coal fired Boiler, diesel operated equipment for various activities, vehicular movement, etc. The precautionary / control measures, such as maintenance of vehicles on a regular basis, tall stacks (as per the guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board), water spray system will be used to control dust emission etc. 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Process emissions will take place from processes proposed Pelletization Plant, Sponge Iron Plant, Induction Furnaces, Ferro Alloy Plant and Captive Power plant. Waste gases from these units will be routed through suitable pollution control devices like Cyclones, Bag Filters, Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) and will be released into the atmosphere through tall stacks. Fugitive emissions will take place from Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant and raw material handling areas. Bag filter system and dust suppression system will be installed.

Different air pollution control facilities / equipment shall include dry fog dust suppression systems, dust extraction systems, bag filters, ESP, etc. Cleaned waste gases would be discharged through tall stacks to ensure adequate dispersion and dilution of pollutants. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes Bag filter system will be installed in the raw including storage or transport material handling site and dust suppression system will be installed.

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5.4 Emissions from construction Yes Emissions from construction activities would activities including plant and be taken care of by water sprinkling, using equipment equipment in good condition and use of dust masks by workmen. 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes Dust suppression system will be provided. materials including construction There will be no odour problem from materials, sewage and waste handling of construction materials, sewage and other wastes. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No - waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No - open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No -

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes All the machinery which will be used in the engines, ventilation plant, crushers proposed project will be of highest standard and comply with the national / international standards that take care of air and noise pollution control / vibration control. Hence, no significant impact due to operation of such machineries is anticipated. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise and vibration.

Proper mitigation measures like installation of acoustic enclosures will be taken for all noise generating equipment. 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise below the level of 85 dB(A) will be generated during construction phase. All state of the art equipment, confirming to noise standards would be employed in the proposed project. 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Best efforts will be made to control excessive noise arising out of piling activities. Pilling work will be carried out in such a manner so as to have minimum disturbance to the nearby population. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes Traffic movement will generate sound. traffic However, best practices will be followed to maintain noise level within 75 dB (A). 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Best noise abatement measures will be adopted to control noise from the cooling

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systems. 6.7 From any other sources No -

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:

Sl. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or Yes There is no use / handling of hazardous spillage of hazardous materials material except during annual oil change period, which is done in closed containers. Also, extra care will be taken during lubrication of equipment. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other No There will be no discharge of trade effluents effluents to water or the land from the project. All liquid effluents will be (expected mode and place of treated and reused inside the plant premises. discharge) Sewage will be treated in sewage treatment plant. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted Yes Dust will be generated to some extent due to to air different project activities. During the into the land or into water construction phase, proper care will be taken to reduce dust emission, wherever possible. 7.4 From any other sources No - 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up No - 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

Sl. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc Yes Adequate safety measures will be provided from storage, handling, use or to prevent risk of spillage, fire, etc. production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No - 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes The area falls under Earthquake Zone-III as natural disasters causing per Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, Cloud burst, etc)?

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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. Information / Checklist Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting No The project will have insignificant impact on facilities, ancillary development or the road network around the project site. The development stimulated by the project is not expected to have any impact of project which could have impact on concern on the power supply system, the environment e.g.: housing and wastes management system of  Supporting infrastructure (roads, the area. power supply, waste or waste Proposed expansion project will result in water treatment, etc.) considerable growth of the surrounding  housing development areas:  extractive industries  Economic upliftment.  supply industries  Rapid growth of service sector will result  other in increase of income in the area.  Beneficial for different Service Providers and transportation companies. 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which No - could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes The project under consideration will enhance developments the possibility of developing supporting industrial activities in surrounding areas. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No - proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

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(II) Environmental Sensitivity

S. No. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within Identity 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international None - conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or None - sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important None - or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Subarnarekha River Around 3.5 kms. in North underground waters direction w.r.t the Project Site. Kharkai River Around 9.0 kms. in South direction w.r.t the Project Site. 5 State, National boundaries None - 6 Routes or facilities used by the None - public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations None - 8 Densely populated or built-up area Kandra Within 2.0 kms in South direction w.r.t the Project Site. 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man- DBMS Kadma High School 13 km from project site made land uses (hospitals, schools, Loyola School 14 km from project site places of worship, community Kabaria Memorial High 13 km from project site facilities) School DM Madan Girls High 15 km from project site School Chinmaya Vidyalaya South 15 km from project site Park Jain college, Gamharia 5.2 km from project site NIT Jamshedpur 14 km from project site Jamshedpur Co-operative 14 km from project site College ESI Hospital, Jugalsarai 13 km from project site Sonari Dispensary 13 km from project site

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10 Areas containing important, high Subarnarekha River Around 3.5 kms. in North quality or scarce resources (ground direction w.r.t the Project water resources, surface resources, Site. forestry, agriculture, fisheries, Kharkai River Around 9.0 kms. in South tourism, minerals) direction w.r.t the Project Site. 11 Areas already subjected to pollution None - or environmental damage (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard None - which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

(III) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

Refer Annexure

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I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosure 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 give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date: 22nd May, 2019 Place: Kolkata

Address: M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Ltd. 5, Bentinck Street, Kolkata – 700001

NOTE: 1. The projects involving clearance under coastal Regulation zone Notification, 1991 shall submit with the application a CRZ 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 Reserves, Migratory corridors of wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated showing by chief wildlife warden showing these features vis-a- vis the project location and the Recommendation 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 / Environment Clearances, 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.