Jsw Dharamtar Port Limited

Dharamtar Port Limited

JSW DHARAMTAR PORT LIMITED

FORM-I

FOR

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE DHARAMTAR JETTY FACILITY

VILLAGE DOLVI, PEN TALUKA, RAIGAD DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA

Submitted to: Ministry of Environment and Forests New Delhi

Dharamtar Port Limited APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (FORM-1)

(As per Gazette Notification dated 1st December, 2009 only basic information has to be substituted only.)

(I) BASIC INFORMATION

Name of the Project/s Proposed Expansion of the Dharamtar Jetty facility by M/s. JSW Dharamtar Port Ltd. S. No. in the schedule 7 (c) Proposed capacity / area / length / Expansion of Existing Dharmatar Jetty length from tonnage to be handled / command area / 431.5 m to 1750 m lease area / number of wells to be drilled New / Expansion / Modernization Expansion Existing Capacity / Area etc. 431.5 m Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘ B’ Category ‘A’ Does it attract the general condition? If No yes, please specify. Does it attract the specific condition? If No yes, please specify. Location The existing Jetty is located at Dharmatar, Pen Taluka, Raigad District, Maharashtra State. Plot/Survey /Khasra No - Village On Dharmatar Creek Tehsil Pen District Raigad State Maharashtra Nearest railway station /airport along Pen is the nearest railway station at about 08 km with distance in kms. (aerial distance) on the Konkan Railway line connecting Mumbai-Mangalore along the west coast of India. The nearest airport is Mumbai (national and international) located about 80 km in the north direction from the proposed project site. Nearest Town, City, District Alibaug which is 20 Km away is the nearest town Headquarters along with distance in kms. Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad Grampanchayat, Wadkhal. Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal address with telephone nos. Name of the applicant JSW Dharamtar Port Limited Registered Address JSW Infrastructure Ltd. JSW Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, 2

Dharamtar Port Limited Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051 Tel.:022- 4286 1000, 022- 4286 2006 Fax: 022-4286 3000 Address for correspondence JSW Dharamtar Port Ltd JSW Infrastructure Ltd. JSW Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051 Tel.:022- 4286 1000, 022- 4286 2006 Fax: 022-4286 3000 Name Shri. Rashmi Ranjan Patra Designation (Owner / Partner /CEO) Vice President (Projects) Address JSW Infrastructure Limited JSW Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East), Mumbai Maharashtra Pin Code 400 051 E-mail [email protected] [email protected] Telephone No. Phone no: 022 – 4286 2006 Mobile No 90965 34739 Fax No. Fax No. : 022 – 4286 3000 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if The project is an expansion of the existing jetty any. Location of these sites should be facility. Hence alternative sites were not examined. shown on a topo sheet. Interlinked Project Yes. JSW Steel Works Dolvi, also under the flagship of JSW proposes to expand its production capacity from existing 3.2 mtpa to 10 mtpa in the coming 5 years. Expansion of the jetty is essential to cater to the increased demand of the raw material for production. Whether separate application of Yes interlinked project has been submitted? If yes, date of submission Under process

If no, reason Not Applicable

Whether the proposal involves approval Not Applicable / clearance under: if Yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Order/ directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposal project.

Dharamtar Port Limited (II) ACTIVITY

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary No The existing jetty is used by JSW for change in land use, land cover unloading the cargo used in the JSW steel or topography including manufacturing plant. The proposed increase in intensity of land expansion is for creating additional berth for use (with respect to local land expanding the handling capacity of the jetty. use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No The proposed area is generally plain area vegetation and building? with a slight undulation. 1.3 Creation of new land uses Yes The proposed expansion shall render existing land which is generally low lying to industrial land use. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Detailed land survey, topographical surveys e.g. bore holes, soil testing? and soil testing /geotechnical investigation studies shall be carried out. 1.5 Construction works? Yes The construction works proposed to be undertaken are: 1. Extension of existing approach jetty 2. Construction of new approach Jetty 3. Provision for material storage yard along with connecting roads, drains and dust suppression system to handle the cargo being unloaded at the new jetty 4. Installation of Barge unloaders cranes, conveyors, stackers and other equipment required for bulk cargo handling 5. Provision of electrical systems and other utility 1.6 Demolition Works? Yes After expansion the existing jetty would be strengthened and modernised. If required, limited demolition of jetty may be involved. 1.7 Temporary sites used for No Local labourers shall be deployed for construction works or housing construction work. No housing of the of construction workers? construction workers is envisaged. 1.8 Above ground buildings, Yes Excavation works will be carried out for structures or earthworks constructing the civil structures at the stack including linear structures, cut yard, transit sheds. The project requires and fill or excavations filling, leveling and piling works. 1.9 Underground works including No Not applicable

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data mining or tunnelling? 1.10 Reclamation works? Reclamation would be carried out behind Yes the berths. The mangrove areas shall not be disturbed. 1.11 Dredging? Dredging shall be carried out. The dredged Yes material shall be used for reclamation and/ or dumping at designated disposal ground. 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing No The project is the expansion of the existing Process? jetty and does not envisage any production or manufacturing process. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods Yes Storage facilities for the cargo like raw or materials? material and finished goods being loaded and unloaded at the jetty is proposed at the site. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or Yes The existing port facility has a STP disposal of solid waste or installed. The wastewater generated from liquid effluents? the domestic consumption due to expansion activities shall be treated in the existing sewage treatment facility. The treated water shall be used for gardening and as dust suppression in the port premises. The solid waste shall be segregated into degradable and non-degradable waste and shall be disposed of through authorized MPCB vendor as per the norms. Facilities for long term housing No Not envisaged 1.16 of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic Yes Augmentation of port, road and rail during construction or facilities for receipt of additional raw operation? materials and dispatch of additional products. 1.18 New road, rail, air water or Yes Augmentation of port, road and rail other transport infrastructure facilities for receipt of additional raw including new or altered routes materials and dispatch of additional and stations, ports, airports products. etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of No Not envisaged existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission No Not envisaged 5

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, The Jetty expansion will be planned and culverting, realignment or No designed in line with the existing jetty and other changes to the hydrology systems. of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No Not envisaged

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of No -- water from ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No There are no alterations in the existing land surface affecting drainage drainage network. The drainage facility of or run-off the expansion project shall be merged with the existing facilities. 1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes During the construction phase Construction materials for construction, materials, mechanical and electrical operation or decommissioning? materials will be sourced from different parts of the state and as well as various part of country through sea and rail network. Labourers required for construction shall also be transported to the site. During the operational there shall be transportation of cargo to the port. Also the personnel involved in operational activities shall be transported to the region. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No Not envisaged. decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 On-going activity during No Not envisaged decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in Yes The requirement of total manpower for either temporarily or expansion of jetty will be about 75 persons permanently? However, the proposed jetty expansion will additionally generate more than 500 indirect secondary and tertiary employments 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged

1.30 Loss of native species or No Not envisaged genetic diversity?

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non- renewable or in short supply).

Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/N Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation o quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land specially undeveloped or No The land is undeveloped. agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source and Yes The requirement shall be met from existing competing users) allocation of JSWSL for existing steel plant from Amba river, Nagothane, K.T.Bandhara. About 800 KLD of water would be required for full operation of the port. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not envisaged 2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes Shall be obtained from local quarries aggregates, and/ soil (expected source-MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source- No No timber use is envisaged in the proposed MT) expansion of Jetty 2.6 Energy including electricity Yes The power will be drawn from the and fuels (source, competing MSEDCL or from the captive power plant users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy of JSW. (MW) 8 MVA of power shall be required when the entire project is in operation. 2.7 Any other natural resources No Not envisaged (use 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 Sr. 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 Not envisaged which are hazardous (as per 7

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of No Not envisaged disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

3.3 Affect the welfare of people Yes The expansion of the port shall create job e.g. by changing living opportunities. Also would help in the conditions? development of the ancillary business in the region. The standard of living of the population surrounding the proposed project area is likely to be improved.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people No Not envisaged who 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) Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/N Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation o quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine Yes The spoil or earthwork generated during wastes construction will be reused for construction. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and Yes All municipal solid waste generated from or commercial wastes) the sewage treatment plant will be used within the jetty site for plantation as manure. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes The oil & grease removed from hazardous waste management maintenance activities at Jetty will be sold rule-s) to authorized users/recyclers approved by state pollution control board. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not envisgaed 4.5 Surplus product No Not envisaged 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge No Not envisaged from effluent treatment 8

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/N Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation o quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.7 Construction or demolition Yes Small quantity of metallic scrap waste is wastes expected to be generated during construction activities. This scrap will be used as melting scrap in steel making. Construction material will be used internally for filling and leveling of the sites within the jetty site area. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not envisaged equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not envisaged materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged 4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (kg/hr) Sr. Information/ Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate No Checklist Confirmation quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion Yes The emissions like smoke are expected from of fossil fuels from stationary ships carrying cargo. or mobile sources The vehicles carrying cargo in and from the port area are also envisaged to add to the smoke and other would generate carbon monoxide and Oxides of Nitrogen. Proper mitigation measures would be implemented to minimize the impacts. 5.2 Emission from production No The proposed project is a infrastructure processes project and only caters to services for loading / unloading of raw materials and product from ships. Dust emissions from loading unloading activities, transfer operations etc. can be expected. 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Fugitive dust will be generated from the handling including storage or material handling activities. transport Dust suppression systems with water sprinklers/dry fog system will be provided to prevent the fugitive dust emissions. Further, the development of Greenbelt would prevent the fugitive dust emissions. 9

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/ Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate No Checklist Confirmation quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.4 Emissions from construction Yes Fugitive Dust only. activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling Yes Dust emissions from raw material handling of materials including and construction materials are envisaged. construction materials, Suitable dust suppression and dust extraction sewage and waste methods will be followed. There is no possibility of any odour generation as there are no organic solvents / processes involved. 5.6 Emissions from incineration No Not envisaged of waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of No Not envisaged waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No Not envisaged sources

6. Generation of Noise and vibration, and emissions of Light and heat Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment Yes During construction phase noise will be e.g. engines, ventilation plant, generated from construction activities and crushers equipments. During operational phase noise will be generated from loading /unloading activities. Proper mitigation measures shall be deployed to attenuate the noise generated. The noise limit will not be allowed to exceed 85 dB (A). 6.2 From industrial or similar No Not envisaged processes 6.3 From construction or Yes Noise shall be generated from the construction demolition activities and running of the construction equipments. This will be in the range of about 65-80 dB(A). Working hours shall be restricted. The equipments shall be maintained regularly which will help in reducing these noise levels. 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Some noise <85 dB (A) will be generated. 10

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 6.5 From construction or Yes The noise levels are expected to be in the operational traffic range of about 70-75 dB(A). 6.6 From lighting or cooling No Not envisaged systems 6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal wasters or the sea Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use No Not envisaged. or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No The sewage water will be treated and used for other effluents to water or the greenbelt development within the jetty area. land (expected mode and Outside discharge is not envisaged. place of discharge) There will not be any external discharge of wastewater. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No There is no discharge of wastewater outside emitted to air into the land or the plant. into water 7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged 7.5 Is there a risk of long term No Not envisaged build 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 Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, No There is no possibility of oil spillages and fires fires etc. and from storage, from the storages/handling as storage of oil is handling, use or production of not envisaged at the site. hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.3 Could the project be affected No The area is generally flat land. There is no by natural disasters causing record of occurrence of floods, landslides, environmental damage (e.g. cloud bursts etc. floods, earthquakes, slides, could burst etc) The proposed project site falls in Zone-III as per IS-1893 (Part-I):2002. Hence, seismically not active zone.

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 Sr. 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 Yes Existing and ancillary facilities will improve. supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment Supporting infrastructure Yes Existing infrastructure facilities will be (roads, power supply, waste or expanded / extended to take care of the waste water treatment, etc) project.

Housing development No -- Extractive industries No -- Supply industries Yes Existing supply chain will improve Other --- 9.2 Lead to after use of the site, No -- which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes Ancillary industries will be developed as a developments consequence.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No -- proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Dharamtar Port Limited (III) Environmental Sensitivity

Sr. Areas Name Aerial distance (within 15 km) No. / Proposed project location boundary Identity 1 Areas protected under No There are no ecological, landscapes, international conventions, cultural or other related sensitive areas national or local legislation for around the project site. their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or No There are no national parks, sanctuaries in sensitive of ecological reasons 15-km radius from proposed project site. – wetlands, water courses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, No There are no protected for sensitive flora important or sensitive species and fauna near the site. of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Yes Jetty expansion on Amba river underground waters 5 State, national boundaries No Nil

6 Routes or facilities used by the No Not applicable public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

7 Defence installations No -- 8 Densely populated or built-up Yes Pen Taluka is 8.0km from the jetty site. area 9 Areas occupied by sensitive Yes Pen Taluka has all the facilities such as man made land uses (hospitals, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, places of worship, schools, hospitals health centers, public community facilities) health sub centers, dispensaries and place of worship. 10 Areas containing important, No No scarce resources are present in 15-km high quality or scarce radius resources (ground water resource, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to No This is not a listed or critically polluted 13

Dharamtar Port Limited Sr. Areas Name Aerial distance (within 15 km) No. / Proposed project location boundary Identity pollution or environmental area. damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural No The proposed project site falls in zone-III hazard which could cause the as per IS-1893 (Part-I): 2002. Hence, project to present seismically it is a stable zone. environmental problems No land slides / flooding is envisaged in (earthquakes, subsidence, project area. landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

Dharamtar Port Limited (IV) PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES

The proposed expansion of the Dharamtar jetty facilities is ‘A’ category project.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) is proposed for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for grant of environmental clearance is as under: 1. Project Description: a) Type, Need and Location of the project. b) Size and process description of the project with aspects which may affect the environment. c) Relevant maps/plates showing various details.

2. Description of the Environment: a) Study area, period, components & methodology - The description of the study area w.r.t its environmental setting as under: Physico-chemical settings – comprising of meteorological & air environment; noise environment; land environment and water environment. Ecological settings – comprising of aquatic flora-fauna. Demographic settings – comprising socio-economic status, infrastructure, etc.

b) Maps of all environmental components c) Environmental Monitoring Programme – one season SL Attribute Parameters No Ambient air 1. RSPM or PM10, SO and NO quality 2 X Wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, 2. Meteorology rainfall, etc. Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological 3. Water quality parameters. 4. Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Parameters related to agricultural and afforestation 5. Soil potential 6. Land use Trend of land use change for different categories. Socio economic Socio economic characteristics, labours force 7. aspects characteristics, boom town effect etc.

Dharamtar Port Limited 3. Anticipated Environmental impacts and mitigation measures: a) Assessment of impact on the baseline due to size, location, operation, accidental or incidental activities of the project. b) Measures for minimizing the anticipated impacts. c) Assessment of importance of various impacts and parameters. d) Mitigative measures.

4. Additional Studies: a) Risk assessment and disaster management plan b) Social Impact

5. Project Benefits: a) Socio-economic benefit b) Other tangible benefits

6. Environment Management Plan: a) Proposed mitigative measures and their implementation. b) Structure of environment management cell c) Administrative and cost control of implementation schedule 1. Assessment of existing environmental status with respect to meteorology at a site, 05 no AAQ , water(surface and ground), noise(outside plant boundary i.e. residential area) & soil (at different land use area) by carrying out field monitoring during one recent season covering three months other than monsoon. 2. Assessment of socio-economic status of the study area covering 10 km radius from the plant centre based on limited survey & secondary information’s. Public opinion in respect of the proposed project will also be collected. 3. Assessment of flora & fauna in the study area covering 10 km radius from the plant centre based on limited survey & secondary information.

4. Assessment of existing traffic density on roads leading to existing plant.

5. Prediction of environmental impacts both qualitative & quantitative based on the projection of emission due to construction / operation on various environmental attributes including social impacts if any. 6. Drawing of environmental management plan to minimize / off setting adverse impacts.

7. Identification of risks and preparation of on-site emergency plan.

8. EMP implementation and monitoring plan. 9. Project cost including capital cost towards pollution control equipment and environmental monitoring cost. 16

Dharamtar Port Limited

UNDERTAKING

I hereby declare that the information given in the application is true to the best of my knowledge. I fully understand that any information furnished above, if proved incorrect or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and Clearance given, if any, to be the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date: 29th November, 2013

Place: Mumbai

Rashmi Ranjan Patra Vice President (Projects) JSW Infrastructures Limited JSW Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051