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Proposed Integrated Layout under Land Pooling Scheme for Beneficiaries, APTIDCO and Sports Complex M/s. METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (VMRDA) Site Address: Sy.Nos: 1, 2, 3 & 5 of E- (V), Sy. Nos: 13, 63, 76, 367 & 429 to 439 of Pedamushidiwada (V) of Paravada (M), Sy. Nos: 51, 52, 91 of Nanginarapadu (V), Sy. Nos: 20, 57, 58 & 59 of Gangavaram (V) of (M) and Sy. Nos: 154, 155, 184 & 185 of (V) of (M), ,

Submitted to

STATE ENVIRONMETNAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA) O/o. AP POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, VIJAYAWADA.

December’2018

Prepared by

Enviro House, Block –B, B-1, IDA,Auto Nagar, Visakhapatnam – 530 012 Telephone: 0891-2755528, E-mail: [email protected] QCI No – 147& Recognized by MOE&F, New Delhi.

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information Sl.No. Item Details 1. Name of the project(s) Proposed Integrated Layout under Land Pooling Scheme for Beneficiaries, APTIDCO and Sports Complex by VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Sy. Nos: 1, 2, 3 & 5 of E-Marripalem (V), Sy. Nos: 13, 63, 76, 367 & 429 to 439 of Pedamushidiwada (V) of Paravada (M), Sy. Nos: 51, 52, 91 of Nanginarapadu (V), Sy. Nos: 20, 57, 58 & 59 of Gangavaram (V) of Sabbavaram (M) and Sy. Nos: 154, 155, 184 & 185 of Aganampudi (V) of Gajuwaka (M), Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh. 2. S.No. in the schedule 8 (b) – Township and Area development projects The proposed project is covering an area of Ac 1129.84Cents or 457.23Ha 3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to Total Site area – Ac. 1129.84 Cents or 457.23 be handled/command area/lease Ha area/number of wells to be drilled. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. NIL 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category – B 7. Does it attract the general condition? If No yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If No yes, please specify. 9. Location Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sy. Nos: 1, 2, 3 & 5 of E-Marripalem (V), Sy. Village Nos: 13, 63, 76, 367 & 429 to 439 of Tehsil Pedamushidiwada (V) of Paravada (M), Sy. Nos: 51, 52, 91 of Nanginarapadu (V), Sy. Nos: 20, 57, 58 & 59 of Gangavaram (V) of Sabbavaram (M) and Sy. Nos: 154, 155, 184 & 185 of Aganampudi (V) of Gajuwaka (M) District Visakhapatnam State Andhra Pradesh 10. Nearest Railway Station/Airport along Railway station is located at 1.76 with distance in kms. kms from the proposed site 11. Nearest Town, City, District Headquarters Visakhapatnam at 18.66 kms from the along with distance in kms. proposed site 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, GVMC, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

14. Registered Address VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 8th Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Siripuram Jn., Visakhapatnam-530003 15. Address for correspondence: Name Sri P. Basanth Kumar Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Metropolitan Commissioner (VMRDA) Pin code 530003 E-mail [email protected] [email protected] Telephone No. 9866076929,9959500193 Fax No. 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if Not Examined any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects Nil 18. Whether separate application of NA interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission NA 20. If no, reason Approval of Layout for Residential Plots 21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, NA 1980? ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, NA 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? NA 22. Whether there is any Government Nil Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) Nil 24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? Nil a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

(II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever Yes/No possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in Yes The proposed project site falls under land use, land cover or topography Residential zone but the area having including increase in intensity of land some thorny vegetation, mango & use (with respect to local land use cashew plantation. plan) The topography of the site is hilly and plain area. Greenbelt/greenery will be developed within the premises as per the norms. Further the above land is barren land. Therefore no change in land use / land cover / topography. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation Yes The existing vegetation is Thorny and buildings? Scrub within the site. Hence the proposed area required vegetation clearance. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed land is barren and cultivated land use to development land use. No extra new land will be used. 1.4 Pre-Construction investigations e.g. Yes For the total area of 1129.84 acres, bore houses, soil testing? ground water and soil testing will be carried. 1.5 Construction works? Yes All development activities will be confined within the project premises. No construction work will be taken- up without obtaining the prior Environmental clearance from SEIAA and Consent for Establishment from APPCB. 1.6 Demolition works? No The site is leveled one and does not contain any temporary / permanent structures. Therefore no demolition work will be carried out. 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction No All the development activity works Or housing of construction including stocking of raw materials workers? will be confined within the project site only. Local manpower will be utilized for the construction work. Therefore no temporary site used for construction works. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Yes Most of the structures will be above earthworks including linear structures, the ground. However excavations cut and fill or excavations will be involved for foundations. Excess cut will be used for flooring & laying internal roads. 1.9 Underground works including mining No No mining or tunneling activity. or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work

1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing No Not applicable as proposed project processes? involves construction of Residential plots 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Raw materials will be stored as per materials? norms. The raw materials like Cement, Sand, Bricks, Steel, Paint & aggregates will be stored at site only. Cement & Paint will be stored at indoors & remaining will be at outdoors. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of Yes Liquid waste: The project will solid waste or liquid effluents? generate total approx. 1828.0 KLD of waste water. The waste water will be treated in a STP of 2000 KLD capacity which will be established in phase wise manner and reused for greenbelt. Solid Waste: The solid waste generated from the project will be in the form of: Construction Waste: Left over cement and mortars, cement concrete blocks, aggregate, sand and other inorganic material will be recycled and reused as granular sub base (GSB) layer of pavement. Operational Phase: The solid waste generated from project will be mainly domestic in nature and the quantity of the waste will be 7632.8 kg/day. Solid wastes generated will be segregated into biodegradable (waste vegetables) and non-biodegradable wastes.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No Majority of manpower will be operational workers? recruited from local people only. Therefore no housing scheme proposed. 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No Only internal roads; paths will be Construction or operation? developed for vehicular movements for transportation of construction material during construction phase whereas internal tracks and paths will be developed for traffic circulation (to avoid any congestion) during operational phase. 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other No Not Applicable transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure transport routes is envisaged. leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or No Not required to divert transmission pipelines? lines / pipelines. 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, Yes The proposed area having hills where realignment or other changes to the there will be runoff. Proposed to hydrology of watercourses or construct check dams, Culverts and aquifers? High level reservoir in the foothills. 1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossings are observed within the site. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form Yes Water demand will be met through ground or surface waters? GVMC supply. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land Yes No change in water bodies. The rain surface affecting drainage or run-off? water in the area is hilly runoff, storm water drains and further will lead to overhead water reservoirs. Surplus water will sent to outside. However, increased runoff will be managed by well-designed rainwater harvesting system and storm water management plan. 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials Yes For common facilities development - for construction, operation or During construction activity, 50-75 decommissioning? private tippers will be used for supply of metal, sand, cement and iron. Hence, there will be slight increase in traffic volume during construction and operation of the proposed project. For plotted development, individual plot owners will be responsible for providing parking within their plots itself. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No No dismantling work will be carried decommissioning or restoration in the project. works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No No decommissioning activity decommissioning which could have proposed. an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Yes There would be a marginal influx of temporarily or permanently? people since the project consists of residing plots. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -- 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic Yes There are some native species will be diversity? cleared which are Diospyros, Canthium, Azadirachta indica and Ficus sps, Dodonea viscosa and some climbers. Therefore no chance of loss of native species or generic diversity occurs. 1.31 Any other actions? Yes The management proposed to develop green belt all along the all sides of boundary wall and sides of the internal roads.

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

Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes The present status of land is barren agricultural land (ha) and agricultural, Mango and Cashew nut plantations .The land acquired for the proposed project is 1129.84Acres 2.2 Water (expected source & competing Yes During construction users) unit: KLD Domestic& construction - 100 m3/day During operation Domestic - 2285 m3/day Source: GVMC Supply

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes Stone aggregates – 8000 m3 aggregates, sand / soil (expected (foundation work) source – MT) Soil - no soil will be lifted or excavated. Sand - 2000 m3 All materials for construction will be arranged through select suppliers. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes The timber that is required is procured from the approved local contractors. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Yes Electricity will be supplied by (source, competing users) Unit: fuel APEPDCL. (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No No other natural sources other than appropriate standard units) the above mentioned will be used.

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which Yes Waste oil will be generated from DG are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to sets and dispose to authorized human health or the environment agencies. (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or No There is no possibility for occurrence affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or of disease vectors as there are no water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the water bodies or stagnant water. welfare of people e.g. by changing Note: as per the studies / literature living conditions? available, no such diseases were occurred from similar type of units. 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g., by Yes Socio-economic standard of people changing living conditions? will improve due to increased employment opportunities provided by this project. This will lead to better quality of life and will also set a standard for future developments in the area. Living conditions will escalate therefore welfare of the people will be on positive side. 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? -- ---

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or commissioning (MT/month) S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No No mine waste / mine activity. No overburden soil. The small excavated quantity during the foundation will be used for re- filling. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes During Operation commercial wastes) Municipal solid waste – 7632.8 kg/day Disposal: The solid waste generated during operation phase will be mainly in the form of garbage, paper waste, and plastic waste from the individual homes. The garbage will be segregated at each section distinguishing recyclable & non- recyclable garbage and will be disposed to land filling. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Yes Used batteries & waste oil will be Waste Management Rules) given to APPCB approved vendors. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable as there will not be any industrial operations in the proposed project. 4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from Yes Sludge (200.0 kg/day) generated effluent treatment from sewage treatment plant will be disposed to dump yard after segregation. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes At the time of construction of the proposed project, there will be some recyclable material like Steel, metal, plastic material, wood etc will be sent to reuse/recycle and other wastes like bricks, cement waste will be used for leveling. The disturbed slopes shall be well stabilized before the onset of the monsoon. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No redundant machinery will be kept in the premises after construction. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No soil / material will be contaminated. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural waste will be generated. 4.11 Other solid wastes No Not applicable.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.No. Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil Yes During the operation phase of the fuels from stationary or mobile residential complex, emissions will sources be mainly PM, NOx & CO due to vehicular traffic and from DG sets provided for backup power supply. All the internal roads will be paved. Hence the dust emissions due to the vehicles will be very low. Greenbelt will be developed in the premises which will further help in mitigating the emission levels. 5.2 Emissions from production processes No No production processes involved. Hence, there will be no such emissions. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes The transportation of construction including storage or transport materials will be taken with due care to safeguard against dust emissions by coverage as well as by sprinkling water during construction phase. 5.4 Emissions from construction activities Yes The only emission from construction including plant and equipment activities is of concrete miller. It will run on HSD. Remaining all the equipment like vibrator, etc, will operates on power. 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes Dust will arise from construction materials including construction materials. Proper care will be taken materials, sewage and waste during handling of material. During unloading of metal, water will be sprayed. Hence, no fugitive emissions will be released. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incinerator proposed.

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No No open air burning. open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Nil

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes Main source of noise generation will engines, ventilation plant, crushers be DG sets and motor pumps for supply of water. The DG sets & motor pumps manufactured in accordance with the noise level standards stipulated by MoEF will be used in proposed project. Hence there will not be much increase in Noise levels in the surrounding areas. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No No industrial processes will be carried out in the project. 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to various construction activities, there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activities will include the following noise generating activities: Concreting, mixing & operation of DG sets, construction plant and heavy vehicle movement. 6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting or piling operation required. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes Traffic will be increased during traffic operation phase. Further it is also proposed to have vehicle sheds and also proposed to have one-way traffic. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The lighting and cooling systems are designed as per the notification of the National Building code. 6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable.

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:

Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or Yes Waste oil will be generated from DG spillage of hazardous materials sets and dispose to authorized agencies. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other Yes During construction phase, sewage effluents to water or the land will be treated and disposed through (expected mode and place of septic tanks with soak pits. The discharge) waste water in operation phase will be treated up to tertiary level in STP and reused. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to Yes Particulate matter will be generated air into the land or into water during construction. 7.4 From any other sources? No Nil 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of No No pollutants will be built up in the pollutants in the environment from environment. Therefore no risk from these sources? any source.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc Yes Small quantity of HSD will be from storage, handling, use or stored in the site for running the production of hazardous substances DG/concrete mixer during construction. The HSD will be stored in a secured place. 8.2 From any other causes No ---- 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes The project designed under natural disasters causing earthquake resistance and other environmental damage (e.g. floods, NBC design practices followed for earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst construction activity. etc)

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting Yes Appropriate infrastructure like utilities, ancillary development or roads, power supply, waste development stimulated by the project management and wastewater which could have impact on the treatment will be developed within environment e.g.: the project site. • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, Waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • Housing development • Extractive industries • Supply industries • Other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which Yes Impact will be minimum due to area could have an impact on the development. environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project will provide good infrastructure and better life style and will set an example for later developments in the areas. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No No cumulative effects will occur. proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) S.No. Area Name/ Proposed project location Identity boundary 1 Areas protected under international No None within 15 km Aerial distance conventions, national or local from proposed plant site. legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive Yes Reserved Forest at 0.92 kms for ecological reasons - Wetlands, from the proposed site. watercourses or other water bodies, Potukonda Reserve Forest at 5.97 coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, kms from the proposed site. forests Reserve Forest at 6.17 kms from the proposed site. Ethapalem Cheruvu at 3.22 kms from the proposed site. Kanithi Balancing Reservoir at 3.43 Kms from the proposed site. Meghadri Gedda Reservoir at 6.51 kms from the proposed site. Sharada River at 11.48 kms from the proposed site. 3 Areas used by protected, important or No None within 15 km Aerial distance sensitive species of flora or fauna for from proposed project site. breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground Yes Sharada River at 11.48 kms from the waters proposed site. 5 State, National boundaries No None within 10 kms radius 6 Routes or facilities used by the public No None within 15 km Aerial distance for access to recreation or other from proposed project site. tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations No None within 15 km Aerial distance from proposed project site. 8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Aganampudi at 0.72 kms from the proposed site. 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man- Yes Hospitals and schools are located in made land uses Aganampudi which is at 1.0 Kms (Hospitals, schools, places of worship, away from the proposed site. community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high No None within 15 km Aerial distance quality or scarce resources from proposed project site. (Ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or No None within 15 km aerial distance environmental damage. from proposed project site. (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard Yes The site falls in Seismic Zone –II as which could cause the project to per IS: 1893 (Part -1):2002. present environmental problems Area is prone in cyclones (Earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding for extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF PROJECT

STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES:-

S.No Information required Information to be furnished by the proponents 1 Name of the project or activity Proposed Integrated Layout under Land Pooling Scheme for Beneficiaries, APTIDCO and Sports Complex by. M/s. VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (VMRDA) 2 Name of the organization/owner. Sri P. Basanth Kumar Metropolitan Commissioner (VMRDA) M/s. VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3 Address for communication M/s. VISAKHAPATNAM METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (VMRDA) 8th Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Siripuram Jn., Visakhapatnam- 530003 4 Telephone numbers 9866076929, 9959500193 5 Email ID of the organization or contact person [email protected] [email protected] 6 Location of the Proposed project or activity Sy. Nos: 1, 2, 3 & 5 of E- Marripalem (V), Sy. Nos: 13, 63, 76, 367 & 429 to 439 of Pedamushidiwada (V) of Paravada (M), Sy. Nos: 51, 52, 91 of Nanginarapadu (V), Sy. Nos: 20, 57, 58 & 59 of Gangavaram (V) of Sabbavaram (M) and Sy. Nos: 154, 155, 184 & 185 of Aganampudi (V) of Gajuwaka (M), Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh.

7 Appraisal Category (B2 or B1) B1 8 Nearest habitation and distance from the project or Ajanagiri village adjacent to the activity proposed area. 9 Installed capacity / Production Capacities Total site area – 1129.84 Acres 10 Specify the Fuel (Coal / CNG / biomass/Others) and Diesel for Generators quantity required 11 Details of Land use/Land Cover Enclosed 12 Occupancy, ownership of the land in which the Own land activity is proposed: (Government land / Private land / Forest land /Revenue land /Temple land /leased land/ land belongs to other Department) 13 If it is a Forest land, the following details shall be No forest area covers under the furnished: proposed site area. (Whether it is a Reserved forest / Protected forest/Demarcated forest/ National Parks/Sanctuaries/any land in possession of Forest Department.) (The village map with Sy. No. indicating nearest forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed) 14 Total investment of the project/activity. Rs. 255.0 Crores a. Funds allocated for EMP (capital cost and Appx 10% Rs.25.5 Crores recurring cost per annum) 15 Brief description of the project with special Enclosed reference to specific pollution and its control measures. 16 Compliance report on the following : i. Status of compliance of the conditions and Not applicable environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier clearance letters.

ii. Details of the court cases, if any, pending in any NIL Court of Law against the project as well as any directions passed by the Court relating to the project directly or indirectly. iii. Details of the notices, if any, given to the NIL project under Section 5 of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

17 Whether the project attracts the provisions laid No under the OM dt. 16.11.2012 issued by the MoE&F, GOI, w.r.t. violation of EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments thereof? (Yes/No) Present stage and status of the project: Construction not yet started 18 Name of the Consultant: SV Enviro Labs & Consultants, Visakhapatnam

FORM – IA FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

FORM- 1A

1. LAND ENVIRONMENT S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 1.1 Will the existing land use get significantly It is anticipated that the construction altered from the project that is not activities of the project will not have an consistent with the surroundings? adverse effect on the land use activities in (Proposed land use must conform to the the project area. The development of approved Master Plan / Development Plan greenbelt and other landscaping will of the area. Change of land use if any and enhance the visual aesthetics of the area. the statutory approval from the competent Further the above land is barren land. authority be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) Therefore no change in land use / land site location, (ii) surrounding features of cover / topography. the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii)the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. 1.2 List out all the major project requirements Area statement in terms of the land area, built up area, Total site area - 1129.84Acres water consumption, power requirement, Utilities connectivity, community facilities, parking 1. Water supply: Required water of about needs etc. 100 KLD during construction activity and about 2285.0 KLD during operation time will be met from GVMC supply 2. The required power will be met from APEPDCL. The connectivity is from nearby transformer. 3. Adequate site has been provided Sewage treatment plant, road network and DG room. 4. Light motor vehicles / car parking will be provided. 1.3 What are the likely impacts of the proposed The project being a well planned activity activity on the existing facilities adjacent to will result in organized open spaces and the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, green areas. About 101.31Ac of the area is community facilities, details of the existing earmarked for landscaping. The land use, disturbance to the local ecology). biodiversity in the area will increase due to the proposed green areas. The project will have an overall positive impact on the existing land use and will not cause any disturbance to the local ecology. Proposed activity shall have no impact on surroundings. 1.4 Will there be any significant land The land is essentially a leveled ground, disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence free from erosion or subsidence. & instability? (Details of soil type, slope The terrain is highly stable and does not analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, have possibility of erosion, subsidence or seismicity etc may be given). instability including vulnerability to city. Secondary data available within 10 km radius. 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of There are no drains however runoff water natural drainage systems? (Give details on passing from the area and will be diverted a contour map showing the natural through storm water drains and drainage near the proposed project site) construction of high level reservoir. No perennial or non-perennial drainage system is found to exist in the project area or being obstructed by the project. The surroundings comprise an urbanized stretch and well planned storm water drainage has been designed for internal storm water drainage. Thus, no impact on the natural on the natural drainage system is anticipated. 1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork The earth work shall include soil involved in the construction activity- excavation and cutting of the earth. The cut cutting, filling, reclamation etc. (Give and fill material in the project site is nearly details of the quantities of earthwork at par and hence the need for movement of involved, transport of fill materials from soil to and from the site is not anticipated. outside the site etc.) 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, waste The water for construction is being handling etc during the construction period. received from GVMC. Waste water generated during the construction phase will be treated in the septic tank proposed by the proponent. Waste handling during the construction phase shall be done by the site contractor whose responsibility lies with collection and storage of construction waste generated on the site. All construction wastes generated during construction will be used within the site itself for filing the floors, roads, aggregate for mortar etc to the extent feasible. Remaining will be sent to the agency for proper disposal. 1.8 Will the low lying areas & wetlands get The low lying and wetland do not exist. altered? (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity) 1.9 Whether construction debris & waste The construction waste will be disposed off during construction cause health hazard? through authorized dealers. (Give quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the construction labour and the means of disposal)

2. WATER ENVIRONMENT S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 2.1 Give the total quantity of water During construction requirement for the proposed project Domestic & construction - 100 m3/day with the breakup of requirements for During operation various uses. How will the water Source of water: GVMC Supply requirement met? State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement. 2.2 What is the capacity (dependable The source is municipal supply flow or yield) of the proposed source of water? 2.3 What is the quality of water required, The source is municipal supply in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality) 2.4 How much of the water requirement 100% of the waste water will be treated at the can be met from the recycling of Sewage treatment plant and 40% will be used for treated wastewater? (Give the details green belt development. of quantities, sources and usage) Water source: GVMC supply 2.5 Will there be diversion of water from There is no diversion of water from other users. other users? (Please assess the impacts of the project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption) 2.6 What is theincremental pollution The characteristics of the treated sewage will load from wastewater generated from meet the on land for plantation limits as below: the proposed activity? (Give details Parameter Raw Treated of the quantities and composition of pH 6.8-7.2 7.5-7.8 BOD 300-350 < 30 wastewater generated from the COD 400-500 < 50 proposed activity) TSS 200-600 <10 TDS 1400-1700 < 1200 All values expressed in mg/l except pH. 2.7 Give details of the water Rain water harvesting will be implemented from requirements met from water rooftops, channeled to the harvesting pits through harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities created. appropriate piping systems. The storm water drains also would have recharging pits along the length of the drains for recharging the ground water. Since the existing topography is congenial to surface disposal, a network of storm water pipe drains is planned adjacent to roads. All building roof water will be brought down through rain water pipes. Storm water system consists of pipe drain, catch basins and seepage pits at regular intervals for rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging. 2.8 What would be the impact of the land There is no impact of the land use change on the use changes occurring due to the runoff characteristics. Care has been taken to proposed project on the runoff ensure that the built up area is as per the characteristics (quantitative as well specifications of the municipal regulatory as qualitative) of the area in the post authorities and no way has it affected the surface construction phase on a long term runoff characteristics. basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way? 2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal No adverse impact is expected on this account as on the ground water? (Will there be extensive rainwater harvesting will be tapping of ground water; give the implemented across the project site. To reduce details of ground water table, the freshwater demand and hence the ground recharging capacity, and approvals water stress, treated waste water will be used for obtained from competent authority, if landscaping and flushing. Hence, there will not any) be any impact on ground water. 2.10 What precautions/measures are taken The runoff from the construction activities are to prevent the run-off from routed through water drainage network. construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts) 2.11 How is the storm water from within The runoff from the construction activities are the site managed?(State the routed through water drainage network and provisions made to avoid flooding of disposed through water disposal system. the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site layout indication contour levels) 2.12 Will the deployment of construction Local manpower will be utilized for the labourers particularly in the peak construction work. Therefore no temporary site period lead to unsanitary conditions used for construction works. around the project site (Justify with proper explanation) 2.13 What on-site facilities are provided The sewage that collected from the proposed for the collection, treatment & safe project will be routed to sewage treatment plant disposal of sewage? (Give details of and further recycle for toilet flushing, greenbelt the quantities of wastewater development. generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal) 2.14 Give details of dual plumbing system A separate line will be installed in the water if treated waste used is used for closet for operating with treated sewage. flushing of toilets or any other use.

3. VEGETATION S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 3.1 Is there any threat of the project to There is no threat the bio-diversity due to the the biodiversity? (Give a description project as the site is thorny scrub vegetation. of the local ecosystem with it’s The land is a degraded and unutilized land unique features, if any) which does not consists of any specific/unique features of the eco-system. No ecologically sensitive area falls within the project site. Hence, no ecological/biological threat has been anticipated. 3.2 Will the construction involve The project does not support any significant extensive clearing or modification of vegetation. It is proposed to develop a vegetation? (Provide a detailed multilayered peripheral greenbelt of native plant account of the trees & vegetation species to enhance the aesthetic value of the affected by the project) region and also provide an excellent habitat for various faunal groups. 3.3 What are the measures proposed to It is proposed to develop plantation along the be taken to minimize the likely boundary walls. impacts on important site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale)

4. FAUNA S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of There is no schedule-I species because no fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or displace of fauna in terrestrial and aquatic. creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details. 4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the The project will not have any direct or avifauna of the area? Provide details. indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area. However, planting of fruit bearing trees in the proposed greenbelt will be an attraction to the local bird population. 4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish There is no such activity and as such these ladders etc to mitigate adverse impacts on are not provided. fauna

5. AIR ENVIRONMENT S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric There is no source for emissions as this is concentration of gases & result in heat not a processing industry. islands? (Give details of background air The emissions expected are from quality levels with predicted values based generators only. The generator will be on dispersion models taking into account operated whenever power fails and will be the increased traffic generation as a result run on HSD. of the proposed constructions) Secondary data available within 10 km radius. 5.2 What are the impacts on generation of There will not be any generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases. hazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters. 5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of There is no shortage of parking place. parking space for vehicles? Furnish details Adequate space has been provided for of the present level of transport parking lot exclusively for the usage of infrastructure and measures proposed for the proposed project site during improvement including the traffic construction as well as in operation phase. management at the entry & exit to the For Township projects the parking shall project site. be within the plots by the individual plot owners. 5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns The internal roads would have pedestrian with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pathways and footpaths with adequacy to pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with meet the requirement of the residential areas under each category. population. 5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic No significant impact of noise has been noise & vibrations? Give details of the anticipated within and outside of the sources and the measures proposed for project site due to provision of wide roads mitigation of the above. for smooth flow of traffic and greenbelt along the roads. Noise, due to the traffic, within site, will result in a marginal increase in the noise levels, which will cause slight increase in noise level. 5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & The DG set will be housed in an acoustic other equipment on noise levels & enclosed room to reduce the noise levels vibration in & ambient air quality around and it will be mounted on anti-vibration the project site? Provide details. mounting pads to reduce vibration levels.

6. AESTHETICS S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any Care has been taken to improve the way result in the obstruction of a view, Aesthetics, particularly in respect of scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these landscape and there is no obstructions are considerations taken into account by the created. proponents? 6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from No impacts anticipated new constructions on the existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account? 6.3 Whether there are any local considerations The project will strictly follow the Local of urban form & urban design influencing Urban Development Body. the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. 6.4 Are there any anthropological or There are no sites of archeological archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? importance within and around the site. State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered.

7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 7.1 Will the proposal result in any changes to No such changes anticipated the demographic structure of local Construction Phase: Since local population? Provide the details. labourers will be engaged during construction phase, alteration to the existing demographic profile of the area is not anticipated. Operation Phase: The changing demography in the area is another impact that needs attention. The project will mainly lead to spatial redistribution of local population and hence no considerable influx of population is envisaged owing to the project. 7.2 Give details of the existing social Majority of the people are agricultural infrastructure around the proposed project. labour and marginal workers. 7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects on Construction Phase: There are no local communities, disturbance to sacred religious sites or archeological monuments sites or other cultural values? What are the of historical significance on the project safeguards proposed? site. There are no sacred sites or of cultural value sites within 10 km radius of the proposed project. Operation Phase: The project will provide state-of-art housing facility in the area, thereby improving the quality of life. A residential project of such scale will also boost the local economy.

8. BUILDING MATERIALS S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 8.1 May involve the use of building materials The construction materials like cement, with high-embodied energy. Are the bricks, concrete and sand will be procured construction materials produced with from local authorized vendors. energy efficient processes? (Give details of energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy efficiency) 8.2 Transport and handling of materials during The material will be transported through construction may result in pollution, noise covered trucks and water sprinkling will & public nuisance. What measures are be taken to suppress the dust arise from taken to minimize the impacts? construction materials. 8.3 Are recycled materials used in roads and Usage of fly ash for road development structures? State the extent of savings from the local power plants is being achieved? envisaged. 8.4 Give details of the methods of collection, The solid waste of the project will be segregation & disposal of the garbage segregated into biodegradable waste and generated during the operation phases of non-biodegradable. Biodegradable waste the project. and non biodegradable waste will be collected in separate bins. The recyclable wastes will be sent off to recyclables. Proper guidelines for segregation, collection and storage will be prepared as per Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 and its amendments thereof.

9. ENERGY CONSERVATION S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 9.1 Give details of the power requirements, The proposed project will receive power source of supply, backup source etc. What for its utilities from APEPDCL. is the energy consumption assumed per Effective measures have been square foot of built-up area? How have incorporated to minimize the energy you tried to minimize energy consumption in following manners: consumption? a. Solar Street lights b. Solar blinkers c. All external lighting shall be BEE star rated d. Solar street light controllers will be used for automatic dusk to dawn operation of street lights. e. Traffic light, blinkers, direction signage, based on LEDs shall be powered by solar. f. Integration of automated system to operate electrical equipment as per load requirement to save energy 9.2 What type of, and capacity of, power back- For the development phase no power up to you plan to provide? back up is proposed. 9.3 What are the characteristics of the glass Not proposed in the development phase you plan to use? Provide specifications of its characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation? 9.4 What passive solar architectural features No buildings are proposed in this phase are being used in the building? Illustrate of project. the applications made in the proposed project. 9.5 Does the layout of streets & buildings No buildings are proposed in this phase maximise the potential for solar energy of project. devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details. 9.6 Is shading effectively used to reduce No towers are proposed cooling/heating loads? What principles have been used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected? 9.7 Do the structures use energy-efficient No buildings are proposed in this phase space conditioning, lighting and of project. mechanical systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications. 9.8 What are the likely effects of the building Heat emissions from the proposed activity in altering the micro-climates? construction may be from the following Provide a self assessment on the likely sources: impacts of the proposed construction on a. Heat absorbed from the paved creation of heat island & inversion effects? and concrete structures b. Heat generated from equipment/appliances c. Heat increase due to population increase in the housing project However the heat generated will not be significant and will be dissipated in the greens and open areas provided within the project area. 9.9 What are the thermal characteristics of the No buildings are proposed in this phase building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external of project. walls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components. 9.10 What precautions & safety measures are Firefighting measures shall be adopted as proposed against fire hazards? Furnish per the guidelines of NBC details of emergency plans. Firefighting equipment  Sand buckets  Fire alarm  Fire escape (Stair case)  Smoke detectors  Automatic water sprinklers  Fire Extinguishers  Sign boards 9.11 If you are using glass as wall material The project being a Residential layout provides details and specifications will not involve use of glass as wall including emissivity and thermal material. characteristics. 9.12 What is the rate of air infiltration into the The project will not be centrally air building? Provide details of how you are conditioned and hence there will be mitigating the effects of infiltration. provision for ample natural ventilation. 9.13 To what extent the non-conventional Solar energy will be used for street energy technologies are utilized in the common facility lightings & for hot overall energy consumption? Provide water. details of the renewable energy technologies used.

(III) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

S.No. ITEM COMPLIANCE 1 The Environment Management Plan would The Environment Management Plan consist of all mitigation measures for each (EMP) will be prepared and item wise activity to be undertaken during incorporated in the EIA report. The EIA the construction, operation and the entire report will be prepared based upon the life cycle to minimize adverse ToR issued. environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.

Terms of Reference for EIA Studies applicable

The scope of work for preparation of EIA report for residential plotted layout comprises various steps. The scope of study includes characterization of various components of the existing environmental parameters/variables area namely air, water, land, noise, biological and socio-economic etc. in a study area of 500m radius in an angular distance from the construction site. The various steps involved in the EIA study are following:  Project Description  Description of the Environment of the land, air, water, noise and socio- economic components of environment  Anticipated Environmental impacts and Mitigation Measures  Preparation of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan  Preparation of emergency preparedness plan  Summary and conclusion I. Project Description: 1. Location and layout map of the project 2. A map of the study area 500m from the boundary of the project site delineating the major topographic features such as land use, drainage location of habitats, major roads, railways, industries will be prepared. 3. A map covering aerial distance of 15km from the project site delineating environmental sensitive areas as specified in Form-I will be prepared. 4. Details of project development, sewage treatment facilities, solid waste disposal facilities, recreational facilities, water supply, DG set and project implementation schedule. 5. Manpower requirement in skilled, semiskilled, unskilled workers, technician engineers and managers during construction and operation phases.

II. Description of Environment: Present status of environment covering land, air, water, noise, demography and socio-economic components shall be established through field monitoring and secondary data sources. 1. Land Environment

a. Study of existing land use pattern with respect to habitation, agriculture, forest/plantation cover, habitation, environmentally sensitive areas etc. based on satellite imagery, ground truth verification and secondary data. These features will be depicted on a map. b. Topography of the area including slope, landforms and terrain analysis c. Physico-chemical characteristics of soil including soil type, porosity, permeability and primary/nutrients. 2. Meteorological data a. Collection of climatological data from secondary sources for a year b. Micrometeorological data with respect to wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure and rainfall will be measured and recorded. c. Preparation of monthly wind roses for one season 3. Air Environment a. Data for the air environment for one season (except monsoon) shall be collected with the help of appropriate field studies in an area of 500m from the project site. b. Data for ambient air quality shall be collected at four locations. The locations will be selected based on the CPCB norms and local geographical settings. These locations will be shown on a map. c. Monitoring of ambient air quality shall be carried out for PM2.5 & PM10, SO2, NOx and CO as per Gazette Notification on AAQ. 4. Noise Environment: a. Assessment of noise level at the project site and around the site during daytime and nighttime. 5. Water Environment: a. Assessment of quality of ground water, surface water and municipal water in the study area and comparison with drinking water standards. b. Study of water resources with respect to quantity and preparation of ground water budget including rainwater harvesting. c. Quantification of water requirement and identification of source for the project. d. Quantity of waste water generated sullage treatment requirements as well as reuse and recycling of treated sullage.

6. Biological Environment: a. Collection of data on existing flora and fauna of the study area b. Location of National park and wildlife sanctuary within 10km radius from project boundary, if any c. Identification of rare and endangered species in the study. 7. Socio-economic and health aspects a. Study of sociological and cultural environment of study area with respect to demographic structure, literacy, average household size, sex ration and social structure b. Study of infrastructure facilities in the study area c. Study of economic status of population and assessment of economic contribution by the construction

III. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures impact of proposed activities on various components of the environment shall be assessed. a. Land Environment: Impact will be assessed with respect to natural drainage, soil erosion, loss of productive soil etc. Mitigation measures will include soil erosion control plan, details related to preservation of top soil. b. Air Environment: Impact on ambient air quality during construction and operation of the project will be predicted using suitable model. Mitigative measures for air pollution control including fugitive dust control, greenbelt development will be described. c. Water Environment: Impact of construction and operation on surface and ground water will be assessed. Details of sullage treatment facilities, reuse of sullage, water conservation and rainwater harvesting to recharge ground water will be included. d. Noise Environment: a. Assessment of Impact of noise generated from construction equipments during construction phase and due to increased traffic during operation phase of the project will be done. b. Necessary mitigative measures will be suggested. e. Biological Environment: a. Assessment of impact of construction activities on biological environment will be done. b. Details of landscaping and plantation will be given.

IV. Environment Management Plan Environment Management Plan (EMP) shall be drawn after identification and prediction of the significant impacts and their evaluation. The proposed Environmental Management Plan will describe safeguards and monitoring on following aspects:  Measures to control air and surface water pollution due to proposed activity. Details of sewage treatment plan.  Measures to minimize generation of noise as well as personal protective equipments  Solid waste management plan  Integration of energy conservation measures  Environmental monitoring, implementation, organization of setup and feedback mechanism to affect mid-course corrections.

EIA Report Format The EIA report will be prepared as per prescribed format described in the Gazette Notification, 2006 and its amendments.