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PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Government of has entrusted Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., (MSRDC) to undertake the development of the Nagpur – Mumbai Expressway with Access Control for a length about 706 km. The proposed access controlled Expressway with an initial configuration of (3 + 3) lanes expandable to (5 + 5) lane configuration and a design speed of 150 km/hr will reduce the travel time to almost half of the current travel time.

MSRDC divided the proposed Expressway in to five packages and appointed consultant for preparation of feasibility study and DPR for the project.

 Package I: Nagpur Division: Jamtha – MIDC – – .(89km)  Package II: Division: Pulgaon – Karanja – Sindhakhedraja (258.256 km)  Package III: Division: Sindhakhedraja -Jalna-Aurangabad- (154km)  Package IV: Nashik Division: Vaijapur – Shirdi – – Ghoti (115 km)  Package V: Konkan Division: Ghoti – Vadpe. (80 km) The preparation of the Feasibility Study and the Detailed Project Report for Package 2 from Pulgaon – – Sindkhedraja is assigned by MSRDC to M/s STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Vashi, Navi Mumbai in Joint Venture with E & Y, Mumbai. The Joint Venture will be represented by the Team Leader, who will act as a single point contact for interaction with MSRDC and other agencies. An Organization Chart is enclosed as Annexure 1 .

For the proposed project four Alternative alignments were studied based on Satellite imagery and finally Alignment No. 4 was finalized for further study and detailing. A map showing the alignment superimposed on Maharashtra Remote Sensing Maps is enclosed as Annexure 2. The salient features of Nagpur-Mumbai Communication Super Expressway are given below:

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• Approximate Length : 258.256 km. • Major Service Interchanges : 8 Nos. • ROB’s : 3 Nos. • VOP : 35 Nos. • VUP : 25 Nos. • LVUP (4.5 m clear) : 26 Nos. • PUP/CUP/POP : 185 Nos. • Viaducts : 09 Nos. • Major Bridges : 12 Nos. • Minor Bridges : 135 Nos. • Box Culverts : 248 Nos. • Emergency Landing Strip : 1 No. • : 3 Nos. (Amravati, , Buldhana) • Villages : 142 Nos (being re-confirmed). • Service Areas : 4 Nos. (@ 50Km interval) • Proposed Node Development : 8 Locations.

The proposed expressway will be green field alignment with access control facility which increase the journey speed & in-turn, will reduce the travel time. In addition, MSRDC plans to develop 8 nodes along/off the proposed alignment of the Expressway in Package 2 within a distance of about 3 to 5 Km from the alignment. These nodes will be developed as Smart Cities and will have Industries, Educational Institutions, Healthcare facilities, Commercial establishments, housing/developed plots for the Project beneficiaries, residential complexes etc. Area of each node is likely to be around 500 Ha. The proposed project Expressway falls to be ‘A’ category project due to applicability of general condition as per EIA notification, 2006 (item 4 SCHEDULE 7(f) ). The alignment is falling within 05 Km of Eco-sensitive Zone of Kate Purna Wildlife Sanctuary.

1.1 Profile of the Project Proponent

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC), acting on behalf of Government of Maharashtra (GoM), is the project proponent.

Their address & contact details are as under:

Address:

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC),

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Opp. Dena Bank,

Adjacent to Priyadarshini Park,

Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai-36.

Contact details:

Name Atul Sakhare

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Executive Engineer

Address MSRDC Ltd., Mumbai

Pin code 400050

Email [email protected]

Telephone No. Tel No. 022-26400190/ 26400201/ 26558175/ 26558176/ 26433908

Fax No. 23684943/ 23696110

1.2 Litigations, if any, against the Project

There are no litigations against the project as on the date of preparing this Terms of Reference (TOR).

1.3 Proposed expansion of the Project and the status of Environmental Compliance

No expansion of the expressway beyond the ROW of 120 m is envisaged.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 General Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and Nagpur is the second capital of Maharashtra. Nagpur is the third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. Total Length of the proposed alignment is 706 Km. Presently; the travel time between these two major cities is about 14 hours. To improve the connectivity between these cities a high speed expressway has been planned. This will indirectly trigger the development of backward regions of Marathwada & in Maharashtra State. There are many industries at Buti Bori, Pulgaon, Aurangabad etc along the project highway. The alignment shall connect with major junctions along the Access Controlled Nagpur –Mumbai Expressway and enable straight and the shortest possible route among the available options.

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Proposed Super Expressway shall have (3 + 3) lanes initially on either side of the median, expandable on inner side to a (5 + 5) lane configuration in future. The provisions made for this proposal are  Flyover/Interchange at major road crossings.  Vehicular underpass (VUP)/Vehicular Overpass (VOP) and Pedestrian underpass (PUP) at every village/ town.  Rest Areas for expressway users at regular intervals. The following facilities are proposed be provided along the project corridor  Parking and Truck Stops  Ambulance and Towing Facilities  Median Plantation/Landscaping  Lighting at Toll Plaza locations  Junction Beautification  Traffic Surveillance and enforcement SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT CORRIDOR

SL. Salient Feature Details No

The proposed project road is Greenfield expressway. Package 2 starts 1.0 Project Stretch at near at Pulgaon and ends at the boundary near Sindhakhedraja. The total length is approximately 258.256 Km.

The expressway is designed for (3+3) lanes in the initial phase with a 2.0 Width of Road provision for widening to (5+5) configuration with paved shoulders.

For the proposed expressway alignment the ROW width that has 3.0 Right of Way been estimated is about 120m.

• About 2498.931 ha of agricultural land will be affected in the project corridor.

• 4.0 Land Use 30 Nos of residential and commercial properties are likely to be affected by the project.

• About 378.919 ha of barren land will be used for the proposed project.

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SL. Salient Feature Details No

• 218.15 ha of forest land will be disturbed.

The average embankment height is expected to be around 2.50 to 4.0 m at the Pedestrian Underpass locations and higher at the Vehicular 5.0 Embankment height Underpass locations. At the remaining stretches, the embankment height will be governed by the drainage considerations.

Major Bridge/ 6.0 Minor Bridge About 12 Major Bridges and 107 Minor bridges are proposed.

7.0 RUB/ROB There are 03 Railway crossings. Hence 3 ROB are proposed along the alignment. (Near Dhamangaon, karanja Lad and jaulka )

Service Interchanges will be provided at 08 locations. Sr.No Locations Chainage 1 Dhamangaon 106+000 2 Gavner Talegaon 138+000 Intersections/ 8.0 3 Karanja Lad 182+000 Junctions 4 Shelu Bazar 210+000 5 Malegaon 240+000 6 284+000 7 Dasarbid 317+000 8 Sindkhed Raja 340+000

Vehicular 9.0 overpass/Underpass About 86 Vehicular overpasses will be provided es

Metal Beam Crash Barriers will be provided along the outer edges of the carriageway. Additional Safety features will be ensured by 10.0 Road Safety providing adequate Sight Distances while designing the expressway. Retro reflective road signage will be provided for better night visibility.

11.0 Service Roads Service Roads will be provided on a need based basis to cater for local traffic.

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SL. Salient Feature Details No

No bypasses are envisaged as the Expressway itself will be having a 12.0 Bypass Greenfield alignment and will not be passing through major towns.

Rest Areas, Emergency telephones, Traffic Aid Posts, Medical Aid 14.0 Road User Facilities posts, Truck Lay byes and Bus Bays will be provided along the expressway.

15.0 Forest Land About 218.15 ha of Reserve forest (RF) land will be disturbed. There are 04 ponds/lakes (water bodies) within the proposed RoW 16.0 Water bodies which shall be bridged by providing appropriate cross drainage structures.

2.2 Engineering Investigations and Surveys The following surveys and investigations will be carried out for preparing the Detailed Project Report.

 Traffic surveys  Topographic Survey  Sub-grade investigations  Axle load surveys  Material investigations  Hydraulics and hydrology survey  Sub-soil explorations

2.3 Environmental Appraisal

As per EIA notification September 14, 2006, this project requires prior Environmental Clearance from the concerned authority. It has been found during Environmental Screening study of the project that an Environment Impact Assessment study should be conducted and an Environmental plan is to be prepared as per the TOR approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF) to get Environment Clearance from the

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Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change and to mitigate the adverse environmental impact during construction and operation of the project.

Considerations for EIA study During EIA study consideration will be given to :  Impact on agriculture land to be acquired for the expressway construction.  Impact on forest land and Forest eco- system due to expressway construction.  Analysis of alternative alignments considering engineering and environmental aspects.  Assessment of the environmental impacts on the virgin areas due to the proposed alignment.  Impact on road side trees  Impact on road side buildings  Impact on water resources and water storage structures  Impact on natural drainage pattern due to the embankments.  Analysis of alternative materials for embankment construction  Location of underpass, overpass, pedestrian crossings, cattle migratory path, in consultation with local people.  Impact on quality life of the Project Affected Persons (PAPs)/Project beneficiaries  Road safety and safety during construction and operation of the road.  Documentation of land ownerships and updating the land records.  Market assessment for valuation of land  Disbursement of compensation to the title holders  Market feasibility of the income restoration schemes Environmental Impact Assessment study will be carried out as per the guideline of:  EIA notification, September 2006, MoEF, Government of and subsequent amendments made in 2009, 2011 and 2013.  IRC: 104- 1988  Environmental guidelines for Rail / Road / Highways Projects MoEF, Government of India MoEF 1989.  Standard TOR prepared by MOEF &CC, 2015.

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The Study Components

The study area will cover 10 km area on either side along the project road.

I. Topography: Topography, ground conditions, altitude, slope, etc. II. Soil and Geology: Soil type and it characteristics, soil erosion and land slide problem, general geology of the area. Soil samples would be collected from the area to understand the physico-chemical nature of the soil III. Ground & Surface Water Hydrology: Ground water table, rainfall, surface water bodies in the area, water flow pattern in surface water bodies. IV. Drainage Patterns: Drainage pattern, runoff flow direction, possible flooding, erosion, etc. V. Ground & Surface Water Resources and Quality: Ground water and surface water resources along the project road alignment will be examined for physico-chemical parameters as per IS standard. Surface water samples will be collected from River and ponds. Ground water samples will be collected from commonly used ground water sources along the project road. Surface water and Ground water samples would be collected to characterize the baseline water environment scenario along the project road. Ground water samples will be analyses according to IS: 10,500 specifications. Surface water samples will be analyses for Colour, Odour, Turbidity, pH, TSS, TDS,

Hardness, Chloride, SO 4, NO 3, Ca, Mg, Fe, DO, BOD and COD.

VI. Meteorology and Climatology: Meteorology and climatological conditions including temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and wind speed; rainfall etc. will be generated continuously for one month and also collected from nearest IMD station. Information on catastrophic events, like, cloudbursts, flash floods, and earthquakes would also be collected.

VII. Ambient Air Quality: Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out in and around the residential, commercial/industrial and sensitive zone like schools, college, and hospital along the road with a frequency of two days per week for one month in selected locations. Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out as per latest notification of 2009. Prediction of ambient air quality due to vehicular traffic on the project road will be carried out using computer based AEROMOD/ CALINE - 4 software.

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VIII. Noise Environment: Background noise level will be monitored for day time and night time values at various residential, industrial and sensitive areas, equivalent sound level, Leq values will be computed. Using the data noise quality prediction models will be developed. IX. Existing Land Use: Land use pattern will be established by satellite imagery interpretation technique along the project expressway classifying, forest area, Agriculture land, waste land and area not available for cultivation, urban and rural settlements along the project road, X. Places of Tourist, Historic, Archaeological and Religious Interests: Along the project expressway, places of tourist, historic, archaeological and religious interests (if any) will be identified and studied. XI. Ecologically Sensitive Locations: Ecologically sensitive locations, such as, wildlife sanctuary, national parks, bio reserve, etc will be identified within 10 km either side of project road and studied (if any). XII. Ecological Studies: Terrestrial and aquatic ecological studies will be conducted along the project corridor. - Terrestrial Ecology : Common trees, shrubs, other vegetation, common fauna, rare and endangered species will be identified, surveyed and studied. The roadside trees within the proposed ROW will be surveyed including botanical & vernacular name of trees species, girth wise enumeration, etc. The trees proposed to be cut should be kept at minimum. - Aquatic Ecology : Aquatic ecology form Rivers/ponds within the project corridor will be studied for phytoplankton, zooplankton, Benthos and invertebrates and fish fauna.

XIII. Socio-Economic details: The demographic details including population, schedule cast, schedule tribe, literacy, occupational pattern in the settlement along the project road, economic and social conditions, life styles, etc. will be studied along the project road. Infrastructure facilities like educational, medical, commutation, drinking water facilities, availability of electricity, etc, in the settlements along the project road will be studied. Persons affected due to proposed road project will be counted and social survey will be conducted along the project road.

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3.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Analysis of alternative will include alignment selection, road to reduce the cutting of tree and minimizing the demolition of structures, grade separators, services roads, vehicular, pedestrian and cattle underpass, quarry materials, road safety, etc.

In-depth study of related maps, topographic sheets, physical inspection and environmental and social screening will be carried out in order to find out the technically and environmentally sound, most feasible and environmental friendly alignment.

For the proposed expressway 04 alternatives have been prepared and studied in detail. Alternatives are compared in terms of their potential environmental impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, institutional training and monitoring requirements. Alignment evaluation matrix was prepared and Alignment option 04 was selected as the best alignment with a score of 90 out of 100 .

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

Study area will involve the collection of primary baseline data in the right of way as well as the area falling within proposed ROW on the either side of the right of way and secondary data will be collected within 10 km linear distance as specifically mentioned.

4.1 Land Environment

 Study of the land use pattern, habitation, cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places.  Details of Villages, Tehsil, districts and states, elevation above mean sea level, latitude & longitude of important locations where the alignment will be passing.  Geology of the project area.

4.2 Air Environment  Climate and meteorology (max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical cyclone and snow fall);  Wind rose (Wind direction and speed, 24 hourly data)

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 Air quality monitoring data in respect of various parameters as per new notification issued on 16th November, 2009, will be carried out considering wind direction, habitations, notified sanctuaries and terrain features in the study area. The locations of monitoring stations will be clearly specified. 4.3 Water Environment  Fix-up the locations of representative monitoring stations along the proposed project corridor for surface and ground water resources.  Samples will be collected for both surface and ground water and examined for physico-chemical, heavy metal and bacteriological parameters. 4.4 Noise Environment  Identify project activities during construction and operation phases, which will affect the noise levels and the potential for increased noise resulting from this project. The effect of noise levels on nearby habitation during the construction and operational phases of the proposed highway.  Select the locations of monitoring stations along the alignment of the project covering sensitive locations such as residential, hospitals, schools, sanctuaries etc. Monitoring will be done for 24 hrs at each location. 4.5 Biological Environment  Details on secondary data on the existing flora and fauna will be studied in detail. 4.6 Socio Economic and Health Environment  Details of the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by land acquisition and their financial loses annually.  Data on demography including traditional skills and sources of livelihood along the proposed site. 5.0 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment The EIA will be comprised of three stages: Environmental Screening, Project Environmental and Social Assessment and creating an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). 5.1. Stage I. Environmental Screening (ES) The general approach to be adopted for ES includes the following:

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 Preliminary reconnaissance surveys to identify environmentally sensitive issues relating to road alignment and influence area and baseline conditions, including regionally and nationally recognized environmental resources and features, environment and common property resources such as forests, large water bodies and major physical cultural properties  Assessment of the potential impacts of the project on the baseline conditions  Recommended migratory measures to offset the identified adverse impacts  Stakeholder assessment and consultations along the alignment  Identification of the Valued Environmental Components (VECs) considering the baseline information (collected from both secondary and primary sources), the preliminary understanding of the activities proposed in the project and from stakeholder consultations  Preliminary analysis of impacts identified in the project site, surroundings and influence area and formulation of management measures/options  Preparation of scoping for project EA which will be a direct outcome of the above- mentioned ES, and shall define the boundaries of the project EA  Documentation of the above-mentioned ES in the form of Environmental Screening Report 5.2. Stage II. Project EIA

The detailed EIA and the EIA Report are prepared in this stage.

The Scope of work for the project EIA is as follows:

5.2.1. Detailed description of the pproject (information collected from engineering and design section of the project and from the Technical Feasibility Report, along with required maps/designs/documents).

5.2.2. Discussion of the policy, legal and administrative framework within which the project is set, major stakeholder departments of the State and Central Government with their specific roles, applicable Laws and Acts, clearance requirements at various levels and their current status.

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5.2.3. Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Sites)

In case the scoping exercise indicates need for alternatives, this chapter shall include:

 Description of various alternatives such as locations, layouts or technologies studied  Summary of adverse impacts of each alternative  Selection of alternative

5.2.4. Description of the Environment

Collection of primary baseline data in the project area as well as in the area within 5km of the proposed project boundary. Secondary data shall be collected for area within 10km aerial distance from the project boundary, as specifically mentioned in column 9 (iii) of Form I of EIA Notification 2006. The following components of the environment shall be studied:

A. Land Environment

a) Land: Availability of land for earmarking for the project. b) Topography: Baseline data needs on existing situation of the land at the proposed project area, including description of terrain hill slopes, terrain features, slope and elevation. c) Study of land-use pattern, habitation, cropping pattern, forest cover, environmentally sensitive places, etc. shall be made by using remote sensing techniques (if available) and secondary data sources. d) Geology: Baseline data on rock types, regional tectonic setting (reported fractures/faulting, folding, warping), and history of any volcanic activity, seismicity and associated hazards. Information on quarry yields, strength of rock, distance of quarries from habitat, restrictions for quarrying, environmental controls, statutory permissions, etc. shall be provided. e) Soil Data: Data pertaining to type, classification, characteristics, soil properties, etc.

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B. Meteorological data covering the following points should be incorporated in the EIA report

Data for at least a 10-year period shall be collected from the nearest meteorological station. The history of cyclones and tidal surges for the area shall be mentioned. The data pertaining to the following parameters shall be included:

• Wind speed and direction • Rainfall • Relative humidity • Temperature • History of cyclones

C. Air Environment

Baseline data of ambient air parameters, such as RSPM, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and other harmful air pollutants depending upon the type of the location shall be monitored.

This data shall be collected in an area extending at least 5km from the project boundary by observation at a number of locations. Data for one season, i.e. for pre- monsoon season, shall be monitored, as per the CPCB Norms.

D. Noise

Baseline data on noise pollution at the project area and the neighbourhood up to 1 km or nearest residential areas is to be monitored as per the CPCB norms.

E. Water Environment

a) Ground Water: Baseline data of groundwater including data on pH, dissolved solids, suspended solids, BOD, DO, coli-form bacteria, oil and heavy metals shall be collected for pre-monsoon season. Usage purpose of the groundwater, if any, shall be indicated. b) Surface Water: Baseline data on location of surface water like lagoons, lakes, tidal inlets, streams, rivers, and their details such as present quality and their utility, if any, shall be provided. Details of water bodies in the project area shall be described

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specifically. Water quality is to be monitored for parameters mentioned for groundwater for pre-monsoon season.

F. Biological Environment

a) Terrestrial Ecology: Details on secondary data on the existing flora and fauna in the study area as well as that within 10km of its boundary shall be carried out, and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of an ecologically sensitive area or migratory corridor of any endangered fauna shall be provided.

G. Existing Solid Waste Disposal Facilities

Details of authorized municipal solid waste facilities, biomedical treatment facilities and hazardous waste disposal facilities in the area shall be inventoried if it they will be utilized.

H. Socio-Economic and Occupational Health Environments

Baseline data at the project area shall include the demography, particularly on human settlements, health status of the communities, existing infrastructure facilities in the proposed area and area of impact due to the proposed activity. Present employment and livelihood of these populations and awareness of the population about the proposed activity shall also be included. Issues like relocation, rehabilitation and resettlement, if applicable, will be addressed.

I. Public Utilities

Baseline data of existing public utility infrastructure shall be ascertained and reported to assess the impacts of the project on these public utilities in order to incorporate desired methods in the EMP and the same shall be monitored during the construction as well as operational phases of the project.

5.2.5. Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

This chapter shall describe the likely impact of the project on each of the environmental component and the methods adopted for assessing the impact such as model studies, empirical methods, reference to existing similar situations, reference to previous studies, etc. Further, details of mitigation, methods proposed to reduce adverse effects of the

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project and reference to the models along with the inputs used should be mentioned. Mitigation measures should be proposed as required during the construction as well as operational stages of the project for all the identified impacts.

A. Land Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• The impact assessment due to removal of vegetation, fragmentation of natural habitat, removal of buildings and severance of farm land. • Impact assessment of the project construction leading to soil contamination, soil erosion, destabilization of slopes, side- tipping of spoil materials, loss of properties, loss of fertile lands and diversion of natural surface water flows. • Assessment of Possibility of the adverse impacts of proposed project on road traffic in the surrounding areas (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents). • Assessment of Impacts on the local area developments and integration with local master plan.

Mitigation Measures:

• Early consultation and determination of alternatives. • While selecting new road alignments will be to avoid fertile agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive areas, and areas prone to landslides and soil erosion. • Examination of erosion potential of each alternative • Balancing filling and cutting requirements through the proper choice of alignment • Drainage improvement requirements, to minimize water logging and flooding due to disturbance of the natural drainage pattern. • Afforestation to compensate for the cutting of the trees during the proposed highway construction activity. • Mitigative measures to address the impediments to the movement of inhabitants.

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B. Air Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• Impact assessment on sensitive receptors such as habitation, hospitals, schools, notified sanctuaries, etc. up to 500m. • Impact assessment during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for transportation of materials. • Prediction of impact on ambient air quality using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.

Mitigation measures:

• The road alignment selection to avoid passing close to housing, schools and work places, providing sufficient space to avoid traffic congestion, even with projected increase in traffic flow. • Tall leafy vegetation plantation between highway and human settlements to avoid dust. • Dust control plan preparation and its implementation • Use of construction equipment with requisite air pollution equipment to meet the standard prescribed by the MoEF and SPCB. • Awareness campaigns with the local government on good practices of vehicle maintenance, etc. to reduce the air emissions. • Environmental specifications for contractors should cover the required safeguards during the design and construction stage.

C. Water Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• Impact assessment on Surface water flow modifications, flooding, soil erosion, channel modification and siltation of streams. • Impact assessment of proposed activity on Water quality (surface and groundwater).

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• Impact assessment due to temporary project offices and temporary housing area for construction workers. • Impact assessment of water quality degradation in downstream water courses or water bodies due to soil runoff from the bare lands resulting from earth-moving activities, such as cutting and filling.

Mitigation Measures

• Study of Alignments which are susceptible to erosion, such as those crossing steep slopes • The number of water crossings will be minimized, wherever possible • Buffer zones of undisturbed vegetation shall be left between road sites and water bodies. • Adequate sanitation facilities and hygiene at construction workers colony shall be provided. • Measures for safe temporary storage of fuels shall be taken. • Environmental specifications for contractors shall cover the required safeguards during the design and construction stages.

D. Noise Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• Impact Assessment of Noise levels during construction activity, due to operation of various machines and equipments. • Impact Assessment of Noise levels during operation of the highway due to increased traffic. • Noise levels shall be predicted using mathematical modelling at different representative locations. • Impact Assessment of vibrations during blasting activity, if any, shall be mentioned.

Mitigation Measures:

• Bypass roads to avoid road alignment through noise sensitive areas. • Proper surface design and maintenance.

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• Noise barriers provision. Specifications for the installation of noise protection devices • Prediction model outputs to justify the selection of type of the noise barrier and thickness of the noise barrier, etc. • Tall leafy and dense vegetation between roads and noise sensitive areas. • The local government and vehicular manufacturers shall be involved to conduct awareness campaigns on good practices of vehicle maintenance, etc. • Environmental specifications for contractors shall cover the required safeguards during the design and construction stage.

E. Biological Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• Assessment of Impacts due to clearance of vegetation • Assessment of Impacts on Wildlife habitat and biodiversity • Assessment of Impacts on Water quality, soil profile, noise and air pollution.

Mitigation Measures:

• Alternative routes analysis. • Possibility of twin new road corridors shall be considered. • Animal crossings in identified areas if any shall be provided. • The loss of forest coverage will be compensated by an afforestation programme. • A green belt along the alignment shall be developed. • Rare plants of economic importance, medicinal plants and wildlife species shall be conserved and regenerated. • Institutional arrangements for implementation and monitoring of various mitigating measures shall be made. • Environmental specifications for contractors shall cover management of work forces (control of poaching and fire wood collection), machinery (speed, noise and traffic), and prevention of erosion and contamination during construction.

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F. Socio-Economic and Health Environment

Anticipated Impacts:

• Assessment of Impacts on the present status of livelihood should be analyzed. • Assessment of Impacts on Human settlement and loss of property. • Assessment of Impacts on Community resources. • Assessment of Impacts on Historical and archaeological sites. • Assessment of Impacts on Existing travel areas due to faster traffic, access controls and median barriers. • Assessment of Impacts of Accelerated urbanization.

Mitigation Measures :

• Rehabilitation plan for land oustees, homestead oustees, and for displaced persons • Institutional arrangement for effective implementation and periodical review through project implementation. • Compensation for loss of land and crops. • Mechanism for providing effective guidance in financial planning to effected people • Training to Local people for employment, especially in the proposed project construction stage. • Employment opportunities and access to other amenities such as primary and health care facilities for local people. • Integration of Project with the local master plan to prevent conflict of interest. • Stipulation of Environmental specifications for contractors.

G. Solid Waste Management

Anticipated impacts

• Assessment of Impacts due Waste generated during construction on soil, agriculture and water quality. • Assessment of Impacts due to Waste generated from workers’ camps.

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• Assessment of Impacts of Oil spillage/leakage from machines and vehicles during construction stage.

Mitigation measures

• Proper waste disposal facility shall be established. • Good housekeeping practices shall be followed along with effective sanitation measures. • Vehicles/construction machines shall be maintained properly during construction stage. • Proper environmental specifications shall be stipulated in the contact.

5.2.6. Additional Studies

• Studies directed by the MoEF shall be conducted while deciding the TOR for the project. • Issues raised during public hearing and the response of the project proponent shall be prepared in tabular form. • Detailed R&R plan shall be prepared with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population in the study area. Further, a broad plan shall be made considering the resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/employment and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being offered. • Details of budget provisions (capital and recurring) for the project-specific R&R Plan for Accident Prevention and Road Safety Management System shall be provided. • Road design standards and safety equipment specifications shall be examined and training shall be provided to ensure that design details take safety concerns into account. • Accident prone areas shall be identified and mitigation measures will be provided. • Measures for minimizing habitat fragmentation and traffic accidents of wildlife shall be furnished • Speed breakers, safety signals, service lanes and foot paths shall be provided at appropriate locations throughout the proposed road to avoid the accidents.

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• Accident data and geographic distribution shall be reviewed and analyzed to predict and identify trends. • Traffic management plan shall be prepared. • Laws, regulations and enforcement related to speed, alcohol and vehicle safety shall be reviewed. • Institutional framework for monitoring of road safety shall be prepared. • Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to accident victims shall be provided.

5.3. Stage III. Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Project benefits

5.3.1. Additional Studies

Based on the impacts predicted, separate EMPs for each of the construction packages shall be prepared. The EMPs shall fulfill all requirements of GoI, MoEF&CC. The scope of EMPs shall include:

• Design modifications recommended by the project EA, along with chainages, • Recommendation of feasible and cost-effective measures to prevent or reduce significant negative impacts to acceptable levels, • Identification of opportunities for enhancement of environmental quality (of specific locations, water bodies, scenic areas, etc.) along the project corridor, • Formation of specific or sample plans, such as those for management and redevelopment of quarries, borrow pits and construction camps, • Detailed specification of bill of quantities, execution drawings and contracting procedures for execution of environmental mitigation and enhancement measures suggested, for the pre-construction, construction and operation stages, • Suggestion of good practices for construction and upkeep of plant and machinery, responsibilities for execution and supervision of each of the mitigation and enhancement measures identified in the project EA, • Description of implementation arrangement needed for the project, especially the capacity building proposals,

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• Specification of environmental supervision, monitoring and auditing requirements, specifying parameters, reference standards, monitoring methods, frequency, duration, location and reporting responsibilities, • Listing of all the mandatory government clearance conditions, and the status of procuring clearances, and • Inclusion of separate attachment, if applicable, on Natural Habitat Plan and/or Cultural Properties Plan to satisfy the requirements of the MoEF&CC and IRC.

5.3.2. Project benefits

It should bring out details of benefits by way of:

• Improvements in the physical infrastructure and road access, • Improvement in social services due to quicker and safe mode of transport, • Employment potential—skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour—both during construction and operational phases of the project with specific attention to employment potential of local population as well as necessity for imparting any specialized skills to them to be eligible for such employment in the project, • Reduction in traffic congestion in the city/town/and other locations, • Development of tourism, industrial parks, technology parks, smart cities, and educational complexes along the route of the expressway • Reduced pollution, vehicle maintenance, fuel saving due to better quality of roads, • Over all development in economy and improved lifestyle

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public consultations will be carried out as per procedure prescribed in EIA notification 2006, and the outcome of the same will be presented in EIA Report. Public consultation will be carried near proximity of the proposed project. Public consultation will be done and the response of the project proponent in tabular form will be prepared.

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7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean environment during construction and operation phases. The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures proposed in the project may not be obtained without a management plan to assure its proper implementation and function. The EMP will envisage the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the adverse environmental impacts arising out of the project activities during construction and operation phase. The following issues will be addressed in the EMP:

i. Preventive, mitigation, compensatory & enhancement measures for minimization & abatement of the undesirable impacts caused during the construction and operation stage. ii. Details of management plans (compensatory plantation, solid waste management plan, borrows area management plan, occupational safety and health plan etc.) including their implementation schedule and supervision program. iii. Identified/recommended institutional set up for implementation of the EMP including institutional requirements, staffing and training iv. Environmental monitoring program during construction and operation phase including parameters, locations and frequency of monitoring, monitoring mechanisms, performance indicators, implementation program and cost. v. Expenditures & budget for environmental protection measures and implementation of the EMP.

8.0 Summary & Conclusion (Summary EIA) This document should summarize the significant findings of the EIA report. The summary must describe each significant environmental issue and its resolution in sufficient detail so that its importance and scope, as well as the appropriateness of the approach taken to resolve it are well understood. Wherever possible, the summary should make use of base maps, tables and figures given in the report. The following should be addressed in the summary if applicable: -

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 The need for resettlement of families/ if any agriculture/ the presence of squatters or any other land titling conflicts; Potential interruption or limitation of accesses to dwellings, businesses or productive resources either permanently or temporarily;  Encroachment or reduction of green areas, parks, and other recreational areas;  Demolition of buildings high architectural or historical value;  Potential deterioration of urban quality and property value in the immediate vicinity of the works or deterioration of unique architectural characteristics in the neighborhood

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ANNEXURE 1: ORGANISATION CHART

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC)

STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd.,

General Manager

Project Coordinator

Traffic & Material and Geo Sr. Highway Sr.Bridge Structural Transport Senior Survey Environmental Social and R&R Pavement Specialist Transportation Technical Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Engineer Design Engineer Economist Engineer Expert Expert Engineer 4 No's

PPP/Procurement Quantity Land Acuisition HDD Mapping Real Estate Expert IT Hub/Smart City Civil Aviation Expert HTMS/Toll Expert Utility Expert Legal Expert Surveyor/Documentati Expert Expert Expert Expert on Expert

Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer Assistant Enigneer

Designers

CAD Engineers

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