F.No. 11-91/2009-IA-III (Pt.) Government of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (IA.III Section) Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi - 3

Date: 2nd September, 2019 To, M/s Gujrat Port Limited Post Rampara - 2, Via- Rajula, District Amreli - 365560, . E mail: saniay.sinqhapmterminals.com

Subject: Proposed expansion and modernization of Pipavav Port Taluka Rajula, District Amreli, Gujrat by M/s Gujrat Pipavav Port Limited - Extension of Validity of Environmental and CRZ Clearance - reg. Sir, This has reference to your online proposal No. IA/GJ/MIS/648/2009 dated 24.04.2019, submitted to this Ministry for grant of Extension of Validity of Environmental and CRZ Clearance in terms of the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

2. The proposal for grant of Extension of validity of Environmental and CRZ Clearance to the project was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Infra-2) in its 41st meeting held during 25-27 May, 2019 and 42nd meeting held during 10-12 July, 2019. The details of the project, as per the documents submitted by the project proponent, and also as informed during the above meeting, are under:- (i) Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (APM Terminals Pipavav) is India's first Public Private Partnership (PPP) Port and a gateway port on the west coast of India handling containers, bulk, liquid and RoRo cargos. Strategically located at the main maritime route, the port provides access to all main shipping lines to the customers. Having easy access to road and rail networks, APM Terminals Pipavav provides a logistical advantage connecting the port to critical markets in the hinterland and northwest. (ii) Environment & CRZ clearance for the project Proposed expansion and modernization of Pipavav Port Taluka Rajula, District Amreli, Gujrat in favour of M/s Gujrat Pipavav Port Limited was granted vide letter F.No. 11-91/2009-IA-III dated 05.06.2012 followed by subsequent orders dated 18.02.2014 and 30.03.2015. Details of the activities proposed and approved as per Environmental and CRZ Clearance and present status are as under: i. Construction of berth number 5 and Approach bridge (Joining berth No 4 and LPG Berth) - Phase I. Not started ii. Filling of guide bund of existing LPG Berth for Container yard - Phase I. Not started iii. Extension of berth No 1 towards southwest by 110 meters - Phase I. Not started iv. Relocation of LPG Berth and construction of guide bund - Phase I. Not started v. Construction of Liquid berth and guide bund - Phase I. Not started vi. Joining of Berth No 5 with LPG and Liquid berth for creating container berth - Phase II. Not started vii. Filling of guide bund behind LPG and Liquid berth - Phase II. Not started viii. Relocation of LPG berth and construction of guide bund - Phase I. Not started ix. Construction of liquid berth and guide bund - Phase II. Not started x. Construction of coal yard and other bulk storage yard. Partly completed xi. Construction of Containers yard (within and outside CRZ). Partly Completed xii. Construction of warehouses (Outside CRZ). Not started xiii. Construction of Rail sliding (Outside CRZ). Partly completed xiv. Construction of closed conveyor for transport of coal (within and outside CRZ). Not started

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xv. Construction of first aid station and employees rest room. Completed xvi. Construction of road. Partly Completed xvii. Construction of residential colony for employees (Outside CRZ). Partly Completed xviii. Dredging (Capital and Maintenance). Partly completed, capital dredging carried out so far 111941 m3 and maintenance dredging carried out so far 559489 m3.

2. The project proponent appraised that the activities proposed and approved as per Environmental and CRZ Clearance have not been completed due to macroeconomic condition, trade and global factors impacting maritime trade and Industry which in turn has impacted the business and investment into projects at Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited. Accordingly, project proponent has requested to extend validity of Environment & CRZ clearance by three years for completion of activities.

3. The project/activity is covered under category 'A' of item 7 (e) i.e. 'Ports, harbours, break waters, dredging' of the schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, and requires appraisal at Central level by sectoral EAC.

4. The Committee after detailed deliberations on the submitted information provided by the project proponent, recommended for extension of validity of the EC&CRZ Clearance issued vide F.No.11-91/2009-1A-III dated 05.06.2012 for a further period of three years i.e. up to 04.06.2022. All other conditions stipulated in the Environmental and CRZ Clearance letter F.No.11-91/2009-1A-III dated 05.06.2012 shall remain unchanged.

5. As per recommendations of the EAC, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change hereby accords Extension of Validity of Environmental and CRZ Clearance to the project 'Proposed expansion and modernization of Pipavav Port Taluka Rajula, District Amreli, Gujrat by M/s Gujrat Pipavav Port Limited up to 04.06.2022.

6. All other conditions stipulated in the Environmental & CRZ Clearance letter F.No.11- 91/2009-1A-III dated 05.06.2012, shall remain unchanged.

7. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. - - • (Dr. Subra se) Scientist F Copy to: 1) The Secretary to Government (Environment and Ecology), Forest, Forests & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat Block 14, 8th Floor, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar - 382 010, Gujarat. 2) The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Central) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Regional Office (WZ) E-5, Kendriya Paryavaran Bhawan, E-5 Arera Colony, Link Road - 3 Ravishankar Nagar, Bhopal - 462016. 3) The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board Parivesh Bhavan, CBD-cum-Office Complex, East Arjun Nagar, New Delhi - 110 032. 4) The Member Secretary, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector- 10A, Gandhinagar - 382010, Gujarat. 5) Monitoring Cell, MoEF&CC, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, New Delhi. 6) Guard File/ Record File/ Notice Board. 7) MoEF&CC website. - (Dr. Subra se) scientist F

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