Bokaro, Jharkhand Category

Revised Final Environmental Impact Assessment And Environmental Management Plan

Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product Mix of Silico Manganese, Ferro Manganese & Ferro Silicon within the Allowed Capacity)

Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village: Goradih Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City District: Bokaro, Jharkhand

Category – ‘A’ Project Schedule – 3 (a), Metallurgical Industries, (Study Period – October-2018 to December-2018)

(Submitted in June-2021)

By M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited Barwaadda, P.O – Kalyanpur, Dhanbad-826004 Jharkhand

PREPARED BY: GRASS ROOTS RESEARCH & CREATION INDIA (P) LTD. (QCI/NABET ACCREDITED NO. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0064) F-374-375, Sector-63, Noida, U.P. Ph.: 0120- 4044630, Telefax: 0120- 2406519 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://www.grc-india.com GRC INDIA TRAINING & ANALYTICAL LABORATORY (NABL ACCREDITATION TC-7501, MOEFCC NO. S.O. 388 (E)) A unit of GRC India Phase 4/C-l (P) 3, Bokaro lndustrial Area -a Balidih, Bokaro : 827014, Jharkhand Phone : 06542-253491 , Fax: 06542-253490 e-mail: [email protected] SHREE BHOLEY ALLOYS PW. LTD. C.l.N : U27101JH2008PTC013366

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UNDERTAKING

New Delhi, (As per oM No:- I.LLOLS/4L/goollA-II (I) Dated:- 5-10-2011 by MoEFCC' Govt. of India)

plant from 11,500 The Final EIA Report has been prepared for the Expansion of Fqrro Alloys & Ferro Silicon TPA to 37,500 TPA fProduct Mix of Silico Manganese, Fe^-"o Manganese Goradih Balidih, within the Allowed Cauacity) phase - IV/'c- 1 (P) 3 Industrial l'^rea, village: Private pO: Bokaro Steel Ctil District: Bokaro, Jharkhand by M/s Slrree Bholey Alloys Public Hearing held Limited., after incorporating the commer ts I suggestion ohf,:"ined during issued by the MoEF&CC, on 10-10-2020. The Terms of Reference or preparation of EIA',noas New Delhi vide File No-lA-J-110L1131') 12Ocg-l.q.ll [l) dated 09-11-20X8'

\A/'ro is accredited by NABET-QCI M/s Grass Roots Research & creation India Pvt Ltd., Noida, Moitra, NABET accredited for Metallurgical sector Projects, preparr:d this EIA Report' Dr f 'K rlRC Pvt Ltd., coordinated EIA Coordinator and Functional Area Expert empaneled r.t ith India Land, water, Fuel, this EIA. Project related Technical Detaiis, Process and Flov' Diagrams, Location Maps Pollution Mitigation Measures, Stack Details, Project Cost, Pldject Layout and all the points used in this EIA Report has been given by us. The EIA Reporf complies with

entire contents We hereby submit this undertaking on the 2"d day of February 20Zl that the Alloys Private and information submitted in this EIA rdport is owned by M/s Shree Bholey court of law, Limited., We also state that no litigation is pending against this project in any r tribunal, etc.

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DmAAATION OF ASSOCIATION IN TtlE ~IA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i. Project name and location (Village, Distt, State, Industrial Estate Name: Expansion of Ferro Alloys Plant from 11500 TPA to 37500 TPA Location: Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/ Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827104. ii. Products and capacities. If expansion proposal, then existing products with capacities and reference to earlier EC.

Existing Expansion Final S. No Unit Capacity Capacity capacity 37,500 TPA Ferro Alloys Plant 11,500 TPA 26,000 TPA (SAF 2x3.5 1 Ferro Manganese or Silico (SAF-2x3.5 (SAF-1x15 MVA + 15 Manganese or Ferro Silicon MVA) MVA) MVA)

EC Reference: J-11011/317/2009-IA II (I) Dated: - 30th September., 2010. iii. Requirement of land, raw material, water, power, fuel, with source of supply (Quantitative)

 Land 5.64 Acres (2.28 ha.).  Raw Materials

Raw Material details for Ferro Manganese S.No INPUT Quantity, TPA OUTPUT Quantity, TPA 1 Manganese Ore 82500 Ferro Manganese 37500 2 Coke 16875 Slag 28125 3 Coal 9750 Bag Filter Dust 15000 4 Dolomite 9375 Oxidation / Burning 38546 Losses 5 Carbon Paste 750 Total 119250 Total 119250

Raw Material details for Silico Manganese Material Balance for Silico-Manganese SL.No INPUT Quantity, OUTPUT Quantity, TPA TPA 1 Manganese Ore 34225 Ferro Manganese 18500 2 Coke 8325 Slag 18500 3 Coal 6475 Bag Filter Dust 7400 4 Dolomite 2775 Oxidation / Burning 20165 Losses 5 Quartz 4070 6 Carbon Paste 370 7 Ferro Manganese 8325 Slag Total 64565 Total 64565

Raw Material details for Ferro-Silicon Material Balance for Silico-Manganese SL.No INPUT Quantity, OUTPUT Quantity, TPA TPA 1 Quartzite 32153 Ferro Silicon 17380 2 Mill Scale 6518 Slag 3476 3 Charcoal 17032 Bag Filter Dust 5214 4 Coke Breeze 4345 Oxidation / Burning 34847 Losses 5 Carbon Paste 869 Total 60,917 Total 60,917

 Water: 110 KL/day (For expansion). Source: supply from BIADA.  Power: 22 MW (For expansion). Source: From Damodar Valley Corporation.  Employees: 114 (For expansion) iv. Process description in brief, specifically indicating the gaseous emission, liquid effluent and solid and hazardous wastes. Materials balance shall be presented. Ferro-alloys are produced using submerged arc furnace. Major raw materials are manganese ore, iron ore, coal/coke, quartz, dolomite. Heat is supplied by electrical arcing using graphite electrodes. Smelting reaction takes place in the furnace and molten metal and slag is formed. Molten metal is tapped from the tapping hole and taken to mould. Slag is skimmed from slag door, cooled and given for utilization. v. Measures for mitigating the impact on the environment and mode of discharge or disposal. Air: Air emissions from SAF will be captured using 4th extraction hole in the hood and taken to Bag Filter for dust separation. Clean air will be discharged using 30 m tall stack. Raw material yard will be covered with tarpaulin. Coal will be kept in covered shed. Conveyors will be covered. Bag filter will be provided in the raw materials handling section. Industrial vacuum cleaner will be used to clean the road and shop floors.

Noise: The SAF will be kept in covered shed. 33.11% land-area will be developed to greenbelt.

Wastewater: No wastewater is generated from the process. Domestic wastewater will be treated in modular STP.

Solid wastes will be manually broken and ferroalloy pieces will be separated. The broken pieces of slag will be used for road making and as filler in various civil construction purpose. vi. Capital cost of the project, estimated time of completion.

Capital cost of the project: Rs 2900 lakhs after expansion Time of completion: 06 months vii. Site selected for the project Nature of land: Agricultural (single/double crop), barren, Govt/private land, status of is acquisition, nearby (in 2-3 km.) water body, population, with in 10 km other industries, forest, eco-sensitive zones, accessibility, (note in case of industrial estate this information may not be necessary)

Nature of Land: 100% Industrial land inside industrial area Status of Acquisition: Entire land has been purchased from BIADA

List of other industries 1 Hanumman Allos Pvt. Ltd 0.50 km WSW 2 Indane Botling Plant(LPG) 0.95 km N 3 HP Botling Plant(LPG) 0.60 km N 4 Dalmia Cement East Ltd. 1.35 NNE 5 Bokaro Jaypee Cement Plant 2.82 km NE 6 Bokaro Steel Plant 2 km E 7 Chandrapura Thermal Power 8.42 km NE Station 8 Bharat Refractories Ltd. 7.55 km N 9 Anannya Industries 0.20 km ESE viii. Baseline environmental data air quality, surface and ground water quality, soil characteristic, flora and fauna, socio-economic condition of the nearby population.

Period of data generation: October 2018 to December 2018.

Air quality monitored at 8 locations:

PM10 PM2.5 NO2 SO2 CO Parameters (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) AAQM 100 60 80 80 4000 Norms Project Site (AQM – 1) Min 58.5 31.6 18.4 6.7 470.0 Max 70.7 43.8 33.3 9.9 820.0 Mean 64.9 38.0 25.5 8.4 615.4 98 Percentile 70.7 43.8 32.0 9.7 787.8 Village- Kenduwaduh (AQM - 2) Min 57.0 30.3 16.3 6.1 300.0 Max 68.3 45.4 30.6 9.5 650.0 Mean 62.9 36.8 22.0 8.0 456.7 98 Percentile 67.8 45.1 28.7 9.5 627.0 Village- Khutri (AQM - 3) Min 38.9 29.3 13.9 6.1 260.0 Max 70.0 46.0 28.1 8.9 590.0 Mean 60.7 34.7 20.3 7.9 375.0 98 Percentile 69.6 45.0 26.3 8.9 571.6 Village- Asansal (AQM - 4) Min 47.6 32.1 25.2 6.0 400.0 Max 70.0 46.5 34.5 9.9 870.0 Mean 62.6 38.0 29.9 8.5 650.4 98 Percentile 69.6 45.9 34.0 9.9 837.8 Village - Suiadih (AQM - 5) Min 43.4 29.4 13.4 4.1 220.0 Max 69.8 43.2 25.4 7.5 480.0 Mean 60.8 37.1 19.5 5.7 306.3 98 Percentile 69.6 42.7 24.8 7.3 475.4 Bokaro Steel City (AQM - 6) Min 55.8 36.2 17.5 5.3 220.0 Max 70.8 50.4 31.3 8.0 480.0 Mean 65.9 45.2 23.3 6.8 306.3 98 Percentile 70.8 49.9 29.7 8.0 475.4 Village-Tanrmohanpur (AQM -7) PM PM NO SO CO Parameters 10 2.5 2 2 (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) AAQM 100 60 80 80 4000 Norms Min 55.5 32.0 14.8 5.8 140.0 Max 70.9 49.1 28.9 9.0 540.0 Mean 65.7 38.4 20.7 7.4 320.4 98 Percentile 70.9 47.9 27.9 8.8 507.8 Village - Balidih (AQM - 8) Min 49.9 26.9 12.7 4.3 240.0 Max 70.0 44.0 26.7 9.7 590.0 Mean 59.9 33.6 19.3 6.3 417.9 98 Percentile 69.6 42.8 26.2 8.7 557.8 Surface Water quality monitored at 8 locations During the analysis pH of the samples was found in the range of 7.18-7.75. TDS analysis was also carried out for surface water sample and it was found in the range of 260- 311 mg/L. DO measured during analysis was found in the range of 6.3-6.4 mg/L. COD measured during analysis was found in the range of 12-14 mg/L. BOD measured during analysis was found in the range of 2.5-3 mg/L. MPN test was also carried out for this surface water sample and it was found positive. It indicates towards the fecal contamination in surface water body. The analytical results of surface water samples at different location for various parameters reveal that all the parameters comply with IS: 2296 (Class ‘C’) standards indicating their suitability for drinking and other purposes after conventional treatment followed by disinfection. Ground Water quality monitored at 8 locations pH was observed in the range of 6.97 – 7.97 which meets with desirable norms. Total dissolved solid were recorded in the range of 317 to 565 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water Near Tanrmohanpur and maximum at Tubewell water near vill. Suiadih. Total hardness was in the range of 197-256 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near asansal & maximum at Tube well water Near Khutri. Total Alkalinity was found in the range of 124-210 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh & maximum at Tube well water Near vill. Suiadih. Iron was found in the range of 0.32-1.40 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near Suiadih and maximum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh. As microbiological parameters MPN analysis was also carried out and it was found Nil. The groundwater samples of all locations are within the prescribed limits as per IS: 10500 standards for drinking water Soil analysis The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.73 to 8.24 with Phosphorus of 6.5 to 7.8 mg/kg and 24 with Electrical Conductivity of 365 to 645µmhos/cm. The concentration of Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Loamy Sandy at project site. Flora and Fauna No Schedule- I type fauna is found in the study area. No wildlife is found in the study area. No threatened, rare or endangered plant species are found in the study area. ix. Identification of hazards in handling, processing and storage of hazardous material and safety system provided to mitigate the risk. No hazardous material will be processed or stored in the plant. Spent oil & grease will be collected in drums and sold to authorised re-processors. (Approx quantity: 0.5 KL/Annum) x. Likely impact of the project on air, water, land, flora-fauna and nearby population

Air: The PM emission will be less than 30 mg/Nm3. SO2 and NOx emission will be less than 100 mg/Nm3. The predicted impact (during normal operating conditions, with bag filter operating) on ambient air quality is given below:-

Parameter Incremental GLC Background Level Superimposed NAAQS-2009 (max) value

PM10 0.7 70.9 71.6 100

PM2.5 0.5 49.1 50.4 60

SO2 0.1 9.0 9.1 80

NO2 0.1 28.9 29.0 80

Wastewater: No wastewater is generated from the process. Domestic wastewater will be treated in STP.

Solid wastes will be manually broken and ferroalloy pieces will be separated. The broken pieces of slag will be used for road making and as filler in various civil construction purpose.

xi. Emergency preparedness plan in case of natural or in plant emergencies The project involves only on-site risk (fire in coal yard, accidental spillage of molten metal and slag). On-site risk management plan provided. No natural hazards like earthquake, flood, cloud burst, landslides, etc are observed in the area

xii. Issues raised during public hearing (if applicable) and response given: S. No Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project of Participant Proponent 1 Sh. Baleshwar Proposed Unit is welcome Mr Devesh Mishra Ji representative Singh Rathoure, but many units in area are from Project Proponent assured Village-Balidih, not doing pollution control that in the proposed expansion Uttari Panchayat measures. Local people project, best available technology should be given job shall be adopted to control the opportunity. pollution. PP also stated that preference will be given to local people for job opportunity and selection will be made on the basis of candidate eligibility and qualification. 2 Sh. Pradeep Project Proponent should Project Proponent replied that Soren, Village- give written commitment committee may be constituted by Narkara. that committee should be local people from nearby villages. formed, which will identify From company, one representative and provide the jobs to will also be the part of that needed people. committee. Preference will be given to local peoples for job opportunity from proposed project. 3 Md. Shakib Ali, Benefits of the CER budget Project Proponent stated that the Village-Majladihi, should be given to all the management welcomes the Uttari nearby villages. proposal and as per applicable Gorabalidih norms, CER budget shall be Panchayat. allocated. 4 Sh. Naresh He raised his concern about PP stated that details of pollution Kumar Mahato, pollution level in industrial control measures already discussed Govind Market, area and also requested to and PP will follow all regulatory Village-Balidih constitute the local compliance to keep pollution under committee, which will control. monitor pollution level in PP assured that regular monitoring area. will be done and reports submitted S. No Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project of Participant Proponent to SPCB. Committee formation proposal already addressed 5 Sh. Bhagirath No industry has placed Project Proponent stated that Digaar, Village- general information board general information about the Chatritaad, outside the factory premises company has been provided at the Panchayat- and gate. He requested outside main gate. Preference will Marafari company to provide jobs to be given to local peoples for job local people. opportunity. 6 Sh. Sachin Commitment should be Project Proponent assured that Mahato, Govind fulfilled by the Project they will adhere to all Market, Village- Proponent. Water sprinkling requirements. Balidih should be done on nearby Water sprinkling will be done on roads on regular basis, regular basis and bleaching powder Bleaching powder should be will also be sprinkled as per the sprinkled in the wells of requirement. nearby villages and Preference will be given to local preference should be given peoples for jobs. to local people for the jobs. Also requested all that required work to be done in time frame 7 Smt. Nisha, Zila The proposal of the Unit is Project Proponent stated that latest Parisad Member, welcomed. However, stated technology equipment will be used Balidih that Pollution level in the during the operation of project and industrial area is high and based on the competency and required measures should be qualification, jobs will be provided taken to drop pollution level to the local people. in area and jobs to be provided to local people.

xiii. CSR plan with proposed expenditure (submitted as per MOM dated 30-9-2020) S.No Concerns raised Physical activity & Budget Target for implementation of during public action plan INR action plan hearing (Lakhs) 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 1 Employment to Willing youth will be Rs.6 lakhs 6 Lakhs - - local people provided training in Stipend and (Max 20) Bokaro ITI. (Trade- fee Obtain the list Electrician, Fitter, @ 30000/- from Gram Welder) Fee and per person Panchayat scholarship will be for 1 year given by PP. 2 Plantation in Identify open area, road 6.9 Lakhs 2.3 2.3 Lakhs 2.3 Lakhs industrial Area in side space. Procure 3 900 plants Lakhs consultation with feet tall saplings, Dig each year BIADA holes, put manure, plant (Rs.175 the sapling and water cost per them sapling and Rs6000/- per month for watering 3 Mobile sweeping Clean the main road 7.2 Lakhs 2.4 2.4 Lakhs 2.4 Lakhs machine for every day, once (2.3 20000/-per Lakhs cleaning of roads km) from plant to NH month in the industrial 23 using the road area once a month sweeping machine 4 Up-gradation of Make separate toilets 5.0 Lakhs 2.5 2.5 Lakhs primary school in with running water, Lakhs Balidih and Khutri provide fans, table, village in chairs, computer and consultation with other teaching aids BIADA Community & Providing LED Street 3 Lakhs 1Lakh 1 Lakh 1 Lakh Infrastructure lighting with solar 50000/-per Development panels in Balidih, Khutri light Programmes and Gorabali village in consultation with BIADA.

xiv. Occupational Health Measures Personal protection equipment like helmet, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, apron, nose mask, ear plugs, will be provided to workers Health checkup of all workers during the time of employment and thereafter every 5 years will be done as per Government Norms First aid facility shall be established inside plant

xv. Post project Monitoring Plan S.No. Particulars Frequency of Duration of Parameters required to Monitoring sampling be monitored 1. Water & Waste water quality A. Ground water quality Twice in a year Grab sampling As per IS: 10500 of plant area (May and November) B Wastewater (inlet & Once in a month Composite As per EPA Rules, 1996 outlet of STP) sampling 2. Air Quality A. Stack Monitoring CEMS in main Continuous PM SAF stack (real monitoring time) B. Ambient Air Quality Weekly (2 24-hour average PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 at plant boundary samples per . (Admin building) week) C. Fugitive emissions Weekly 24 hours PM2.5 and PM10 (SAF building and RMH Yard 3. Noise level monitoring Ambient Noise levels Once in a month 24 hours Noise levels dBA (Leq) at 4sidesof plant boundary

 Fugitive emissions shall be measured at upwind and downwind locations at a distance of about 20 meters from the Raw material yard, once in a month.  Noise monitoring shall be carried out once a month inside work environment and RMH Yard, and at plant boundary by following the CPCB approved method

- \ F. No. IA- J-ll011/317/2oo9-1A. II (I) Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Impact Assessment Division) Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi - 110003

E-mail: [email protected] n Tel: 011-24695319

Dated: 9'" November, 2018 To The Director, Mia Shree Bholey Alloya Pvt. Ltd, Village - Goradihl Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel C~y , Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand.

Sub: Expansion of Ferro Alloy Plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Ferro Manganese, Sillco Manganese &Ferrosillcon)locatad at Phaae -Iv/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village - Goradlhl Balldlh, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dlsl- Bokoro Jharkhand by Mis Shree Sholey Alloys Private Limited-Prescribing Tenns of Reference. Sir,

This has reference to your online application vide proposal no. IAlJHlIND17591912018 dated 24" July 2018 along with the application in prescribed format (Form-I), copy of pre feasibilily report and proposed ToRs for undertaking detailed EIA study as per the EIA Notification, 2006 for the project mentioned above. The proposed project activily is listed at SI. No. 3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & nonferrous) under category 'A' of the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 and the proposal is appraised at the Central Level.

The proposal c~ed above was considered during the 36" meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee [EAC] (Industry-I) held on 9-10~ October, 2018. The EAC proceedings of the proposal cited above is given as below.

Details submitted by the project proponent

2.0 Mis. Sholey Alloys Private Limited proposed to install an expansion of existing manufacturing unit of ferro alloy plant. It is proposed to set up the plant for Product mix of FelTo Manganese, Silica Manganese & Ferro silicon based on SAF technology.

3.0 The existing project was accorded environmental clearance vide letter no. J- 11011/317/2009-IA II (I) dated 30.09.2010. Consent to Operate was accorded by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board vide letter no. JSPCB/HO/RNC/CTO-1741099/2018/444 validity of CTO is up to 31 .12.2020.

4.0 The proposed un~ will be located at Iv/C-1 (P) 3 Industrial Area Village GoradihiBalidih, PO: Bokaro Steel Cily district Bokaro, Jhart

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5.0 The land area acquired for the proposed plant is 2.28 Ha. No/forestland involved. The entire land has been acquired for the project. Of the total area 0.76 ha (33.31%) land will be used for green ben development.

6.0 No national parklwildlife sanctuary/biosphere reserveltiger reserve/elephant reserve etc. are reported to be located in the core and buffer zone of the project. The area also does not report to form corridor for Schedule-I fauna.

7.0 Total project cost is approx INR 29 Crore rupees. Proposed employment generation from proposed project will be total 64 employment direct & indirect employment.

8.0 The targeted production capacity (existing + expansion) of the plant is 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Ferro Manganese, Silico Manganese & Ferro Silicon). The ore for the plant would be procured from mines of Manganese Ore India Ltd, Nagpur, and also from private mine owners in Orissa & Jharkhand. Coal and Coke required for manufacture are available in and around Jhar1

9.0 The electri~y load of 22 MW will be procured from Damodar Valley Corporalion. Company has also proposed to install 125 kVA DG Set for power backup only for lighting purpose.

10.0 Proposed raw material and fuel requirement for project are manganese are, coke, coal, quartz, dolomite and carbon paste. The requirement would be fulfilled by Mn ore is available from the mines of Manganese Ore India Ltd, Nagpur, and also from private mine owners in Orissa & Jharkhand. Coal and Coke required for manufacture are available in and around Jhar1

11 .0 Water Consumption for the proposed project will be 110 m'lday and waste water generation will be 18 m'/day. Water will be supplied by BIADA. Industrial waste water will be treated in in Settling Tank and used for dust suppression & domestic waste water In septiC tank and disposed in soak pits. Canteen wastes will be treated and reused for gardening .

12.0 The proponent has mentioned that there is no court case or violation under EIA

13.0 EIA Consunant Organization: Mis Grass Roots Research & Creation India (P) Ltd.

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Observations of the committee:

14.0 The committee opined that no ground water shall be extracted for the industrial purpose. The PP shall plan for meeting the requirements from the surface I rain water source . It was also opined that action plan for 100% utilization of solid waste generated shall be submitted along with the EIAIEMP and no dumping in the premises is allowed.

Recommendations of the Committee:

15.0 After detailed deliberations, the Committee recommended the project proposal for prescribing following specific ToRs for undertaking detailed EIA and EMP study in add~ion to the generic ToR enclosed at Annexure I read with additional ToR, at Annexure-2j L No ground water shall be extracted for the industrial purpose. The PP shall plan for meeting the requirements from the surface I rain water source. iL Action Plan for 100% utilization of solid waste generated shall be submitted along with the EIAIEMP. No dumping in the prem ises is allowed. iiL Public Hearing to be conducted by the concerned State Pollution Control Board. iv. The issues raised during public hearing and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the commitment and financial allocation thereto should be clearly provided. v. The project proponent should carry out social impact assessment of the project and submit the Corporate Environment Responsibility as per the Ministry's Office Memorandum vide F.No. 22-6512017-IAIII dated 1st May 2018. vi . Certificate compliance of eariier EC from the Regional officer of the MoEFCC shall be submitted along with EIAIEMP.

16.0 The undersigned is directed to inform that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) after accepting the recommendation of the EAC (Industry-I), hereby decided to accord above-said specific ToRs, in addition to the standard ToRs and Sector Specific ToRs as enclosed at Annexure I read with additional ToRs at Annexure-2 for carrying out detailed EIAIEMP for the above project.

17.0 It is requested that the draft EIA Report may be prepared in accordance w~h the above mentioned specific ToRs and enclosed generic ToRs and additional ToRs and thereafter further necessary action including conduct of public consultation may be taken for obtaining Environment Clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006 as amended.

18.0 The ToRs are valid for a period of three years from today Le. 09.11.2018 and will expire on 08.11.2021 . However, this period could be further extended by a maximum period of one year provided an application is made by the project proponent at least three months before the expiry of the validity period, together with updated Form-I, based on proper justification. This issues with the approval of competent authority. ~~ (Sharath Kumar Pallarla) Scientist 'F'/Dlrector

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Copy to:- i. The Secretary, Department of Environment, Government of Jharkhand Secretariat Ranchi. ii. The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (C), Ministry of Environment and Forest, Regional Office (ECl), Bungalow No. A-2, Shyamali Colony, Ranchi-834002. iii. The Chainman, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhawan, CBD-Cum-Office Complex, East Arjun Nagar, New Delhi-110 032. iv. The Chainman, Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, CTI Colony, Sector 4, Birsa Nagar, Ranchi , Jharkhand 834004. v. The Member Secretary, Central Ground Water Authority, A2, W- 3 CUlZon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg, New Delhl-110001 . vi. The District Collector, District, Bokaro, Government of Jharkhand. vii. Guard File/Record File/Monitoring File. viii. MoEF&CC Website ~" . (Sharoth Kumar Pallerla) Scientist 'F'IDlrector

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ANNEXURE-I

GENERIC TERMS OF REFERENCE {ToR} IN RESPECT OF INDUSTRY SECTOR

1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction i. Details of the EIA ConSUltant including NABET accreditation Ii. Information about the project proponent iii. Importance and benefits of the project

3. Project Description

i. Cost of project and time of completion. ii. Products with capacities for the proposed project. iii. If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any. iv. List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation. v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities vi. Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management. vii. Requ irement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract) viii. The project proponent shall furnish the requisite documents from the competent authority in support of drawl of ground water and surface water and supply of electricity. ix. Process description along with major equipment and machineries, process flow sheet (Quantative) from raw material to products to be provided x. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems. xi. Expansion/modernization proposals; a. Copy of g!Lthe Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MoEF&CC/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as per circular dated 30 th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing !existing operation of the project from SPCS/PCC shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report. b. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 andlor EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005- 2006) obtained from the SPCS shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCS shall be submitted. 4 . Site Details

i. Location of the project site covering village, TalukafTehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

Page 5 of 12 ii. A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1: 50,000/1 :25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places) iii. Co~ordinates (lat-Iong) of all four corners of the site. iv. Google map~Earth downloaded of the project site. v. Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate. vi. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular. vii. Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (not required for industrial area) viii. A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area ix. Geological features and Geo~hydrological status of the study area shall be included. x. Details of Drainage of the project upto Skm radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects) xi. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land. xii. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy

5. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

i. Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable). ii. Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 haJ. iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted. iv. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildl~e Warden showing these features vis~a~vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon. V. Wildl~e Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area. vi . Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife

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6. Environmental Status:

i. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall. ii. MQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM25, S02, NOx. CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based epeB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min. , max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all MO stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report. iv. Surface water quality of nearby River (60m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines. v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC. vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included . vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area. viii. Soil Characteristic as per cpce guidelines. ix. Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of malerials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc. x. Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare , endemic and endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and fumished. xi . Socio-economic status of the study area.

7. Impact Assessment and Environment Management Plan

i. Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the MO. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be well assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any. II . Water Quality modelling - in case, ~ the effluent is proposed to be discharged in to the local drain, then Water Quality Modelling study should be conducted for the drain water laking into consideration the upstream and downstream quality of water of the drain. iii. Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail transport shall be examined. iv. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme

Page 7 of 12 of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules. v. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards. vi. Measures for fugitive emission control vii. Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and disposal. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuselrecover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation. viii. Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided. ix. Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated. x. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. xL Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included. xii. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted. xiii. Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

8. Occupational health

1. Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved, Ii. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being evaluated by pre-designed fonnat, chest x rays , Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre-placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analysed data of abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise. iii. Annual report of health status of workers with speCial reference to Occupational Health and Safety. iv. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers.

9. Corporate Environment Policy

1. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so , it may be detailed in the EIA report.

Page 8 of 12 ii. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA. iii. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given. iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report 10. Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel , restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase.

11 . Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

i. To address the Public Hearing issues, an amount as specified under Ministry's Office Memorandum vide F.No. 22-65/2017-1A.111 dated 1st May 2018 amounting to Rs...... crores , shall be earmarked by the project proponent, towards Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). Distinct CER projects shall be carved out based on the local public hearing issues. Project estimate shall be prepared based on PWD schedule of rates for each distinct Item and schedule for time bound action plan shall be prepared. These CER projects as indicated by the project proponent shall be implemented along with the main project. Implementation of such program shall be ensured by constituting a Committee comprising of the project proponent, representatives of village Panchayat & District Administration. Action taken report in this regard shall be submitted to the Ministry's Regional Office. No free distribution/donations and or free camps shalf be included in the above CER budget

12. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

13. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above ToRs.

14. The ToRs prescribed shall be valid for a period of three years for submission of the EIA EMP reports along with Public Hearing Proceedings (wherever stipulated).

The following general pOints shall be noted:

i. All documents shall be properly indexed, page numbered. ii. Period/date of data collection shall be clearly indicated. iii. Authenticated English translation of all material in Regional languages shall be provided. iv. The letter/application for environmental clearance shall quote the MOEF&CC file No. and also attach a copy of the letter. v. The copy of the letter received from the Ministry shall be also attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.

Page 9 of 12 vi. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report vii. While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MOEF&CC vide O.M. No. J-11013/4112006-IA.1I (I) dated 4- August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry shall also be followed. viii. The consuHants involved in the preparation of EIA-EMP report after accred~ation with Quality Council of India (QCI)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA-EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. Name of the Consultant and the Accreditation details shall be posted on the EIA-EMP Report as well as on the cover of the Hard Copy of the Presentation material for EC presentation. ix. ToRs' prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) shall be considered for preparation of EIA-EMP report for the project in addition to all the relevant information as per the 'Generic Structure of EIA' given in Appendix III and iliA in the EIA Notification, 2006. Where the documents provided are in a language other than English , an English translation shall be provided. The draft EIA-EMP report shall be submitted to the State Pollution Control Board of the concerned State for conduct of Public Hearing. The SPCBshall conduct the Public Hearing/public consultation , district-wise, as per the provisions of EIA notification, 2006. The Public Hearing shall be chaired by an Officer not below the rank of Additional District Magistrate. The issues raised in the Public Hearing and during the consultation process and the commitments made by the project proponent on the same sha ll be included separately in EIA-EMP Report in a separate chapter and summarised in a tabular chart with financial budget (capital and revenue) along with time-schedule of implementation for complying with the commitments made. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance. ..-

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ANNEXURE-2

ADDITIONAL ToRS FOR INTEGRATED STEEL PLANT

1. Iron ore/coal linkage documents along with the status of environmental clearance of iron ore and coal mines 2. Quantum of production of coal and iron ore from coal & iron ore mines and the projects they cater to. Mode of transportation to the plant and its impact 3. For Large ISPs, a 3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from the proposal site. MRL details of project site and RL of nearby sources of water shall be indicated. 4. Recent land-use map based on satellite imagery. High-resolution salellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10 Km radius area from proposed site. The same shall be used for land usedlland-cover mapping of the area. 5. PM (PM,o and P2.S) present in the ambient air must be analysed for source analysis - natural dustlRSPM generated from plant operations (trace elements) of PM,o to be carried over. 6. All stock piles will have to be on top of a stable liner to avoid leaching of materials to ground water. 7. Plan for the implementation of the recommendations made for the steel plants in the CREP guidelines. 8. Plan for slag utilization 9. Plan for utilization of energy in off gases (coke oven, blast furnace) 10. System of coke quenching adopted with justification. 11. Trace metals Mercury, arsenic and fluoride emissions in the raw material. 12. Trace metals in waste material especially slag. 13. Trace metals in water 14. Details of proposed layout clearly demarcating various units within the plant. 15. Complete process flow diagram describing each unit, its processes and operations, along with material and energy inputs and outputs (material and energy balance). 16. Details on design and manufacturing process for all the units. 17. Details on environmentally sound technologies for recycling of hazardous materials, as per CPCB Guidelines, may be mentioned in case of handling scrap and other recycled materials. 18. Details on requirement of energy and water along with its source and authorization from the concerned department. Location of water intake and outfall points (with coordinates). 19. Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and end use (particularly of slag). 20. Details on toxic content (TCLP), composition and end use of slag.

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Executive Summary

Executive summary of the report in about 8-10 pages incorporating the following:

i. Project name and location (Village, Dist, State, Industrial Estate (if applicable)

ii. Products and capacities. If expansion proposal, then existing products with capacities and reference to earlier EC.

iii. Requirement of land, raw material, water, power, fuel , with source of supply (Quantitative)

iv. Process description in brief, specifically indicating the gaseousemission, liquid effluent and solid and hazardous wastes. Materials balance shall be presented.

V. Measures for mitigating the impact on the environment and mode of discharge or disposal.

vi. Capitalcost of the project, estimated time of completion vii. Site selected for the project - Nature of land - Agricultural (single/double crop), barren, Govt/private land, status of is acquisition , nearby (in 2·3 km.) water body, population, with in 10km other industries, forest, eco-sensitive zones, accessibility, (note - in case of industrial estate this information may not be necessary) viii. Baseline environmental data - air quality, surface and ground water quality, soil characteristic, flora and fauna , socio--economic condition of the nearby population

ix. Identification of hazards in handling, processing and storage of hazardous material and safety system provided to mitigate the risk.

x. Likely im pact of the project on air, water, land, f1ora·fauna and nearby population

xi. Emergency preparedness plan in case of natural or in plant emergencies xii. Issues raised during public hearing (if applicable) and response given xiii. CSR plan with proposed expenditure. xiv. Occupational Health Measures xv. Post project monitoring plan

Page 12 of 12 Final EIA/EMP Report w.r.t Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Silico manganese, Ferro manganese and Ferro silicon) at Phase–IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand- 827014 by M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER-1 : INTRODUCTION ...... 1

1.1 PURPOSE OF REPORT ...... 1 1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT ...... 2 1.2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT ...... 2 1.2.2 PROJECT PROPONENT ...... 3 1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COMPANY REGION ...... 3 1.3.1 NATURE & SIZE OF PROJECT ...... 3 1.3.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT ...... 3 1.3.3 IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT TO THE COUNTRY & REGION ...... 4 1.3.4 IMPORTANCE OF THE PROJECT TO THE REGION ...... 5 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY ...... 5 1.5 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT...... 5 1.6 LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ...... 7 CHAPTER-2 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 8

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT ...... 8 2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT ...... 8 2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT (MAPS SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION,SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT)...... 9 2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING WITHIN 10 KM. RADIUS OF THE PLANT SITE...... 13 2.3.2 LIST OF INDUSTRIES WITHIN 10 KM. RADIUS OF THE PLANT SITE ...... 14 2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION (INCL. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES REQUIRED BY OR FOR THE PROJECT) ...... 16 2.4.1 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION ...... 16 2.4.2 PROJECT COST ...... 16 2.4.3 DETAILS OF LAND ...... 16 TOTAL LAND IS UNDER THE POSSESSION OF PROJECT PROPONENT AND FALLS WITHIN BIADA INDUSTRIAL AREA...... 17 2.4.4 WATER REQUIREMENT ...... 17 17 2.4.5 POWER REQUIREMENT & BACKUP...... 17 2.4.6 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT & INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT...... 18 2.4.7 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE &MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT...... 18 2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION ...... 21 2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION ...... 21 2.7 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 26 2.7.1 AIR EMISSION CONTROL ...... 26 2.7.2 WASTE WATER GENERATION, TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT ...... 27 2.7.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT ...... 27 2.7.4 SOLID WASTE GENERATION & MANAGEMENT ...... 28

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2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE...... 28 CHAPTER-3 : DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 28 3.1 GENERAL ...... 28 3.2 BASELINE STUDY AREA AND PERIOD ...... 28 3.3 METHODOLOGY ...... 29 3.4 STUDY PERIOD AND FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING ...... 29 3.5 METHOD OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ...... 30 3.6 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCOPE...... 31 3.6.1 MICROMETEOROLOGY ...... 31 3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT ...... 32 3.7.1 SELECTION OF SAMPLING LOCATIONS ...... 33 3.7.2 FREQUENCY AND PARAMETERS FOR SAMPLING ...... 34 3.7.3 METHODOLOGY FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ...... 34 3.7.4 AIR QUALITY OF STUDY AREA ...... 35 3.7.5 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ...... 36 38 3.7.6 INTERPRETATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA ...... 38 3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ...... 38 3.8.1 OBSERVATIONS ...... 39 3.8.2 INTERPRETATION OF NOISE DATA ...... 40 3.9 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...... 40 3.9.1 RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY ...... 40 3.9.2 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ...... 41 3.9.3 GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER RESOURCES ...... 41 3.9.4 SUMMARY OF GROUND WATER QUALITY ...... 46 3.9.5 INTERPRETATION OF GROUND WATER QUALITY DATA ...... 46 3.9.6 SUMMARY OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY ...... 46 3.9.7 INTERPRETATION OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY DATA ...... 46 3.10 SOIL ENVIRONMENT ...... 47 3.10.1 SOIL QUALITY ...... 47 3.10.2 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS ...... 47 3.10.3 OBSERVATIONS ...... 50 3.10.4 INTERPRETATION OF SOIL DATA ...... 50 3.11 LAND USE PATTERN OF STUDY AREA ...... 50 3.11.1 FINDINGS ...... 51 3.12 GEOLOGY & SOIL ...... 53 3.13 HYDROGEOLOGY ...... 56 3.14 DRAINAGE PATTERN ...... 58 3.15 SEISMIC STATUS ...... 60 3.16 SOCIO-ECONOMICS OF THE STUDY AREA ...... 61 3.17 CONCLUSION ...... 68 3.18 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY...... 68 FLORA ...... 68

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3.19 CONCLUSION ...... 75 CHAPTER-4 : ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES 77 4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 77 4.2 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE...... 77 4.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE...... 79 4.3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT ...... 79 4.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...... 80 4.3.3 SOIL ENVIRONMENT ...... 81 4.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ...... 81 4.3.5 LAND USE/LAND COVER ...... 82 4.3.6 HYDROGEOLOGY ...... 82 4.3.7 GEOLOGY ...... 82 4.3.8 HAZARDOUS/ SOLID WASTE ...... 83 4.3.9 RISK/HAZARDOUS ...... 83 4.3.10 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY ...... 83 4.3.11 SOCIO-ECONOMY ...... 84 4.4 ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE...... 85 4.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATIONMEASURES DURING OPERATION PHASE ...... 87 4.5.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT ...... 87 4.5.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT...... 94 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT ...... 94 4.5.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACT DUE TO NOISE ...... 95 4.5.4 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT ...... 96 4.5.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON HYDROGEOLOGY ...... 96 4.5.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON GEOLOGY ...... 96 4.5.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY ...... 97 4.5.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ...... 97 4.5.9 INTERPRETATION ON SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY ...... 97 4.6 SUMMARY ...... 100 CHAPTER-5 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) ...... 102

5.1 ALTERNATIVE SITE ...... 102 5.2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY ...... 102 5.3 SUMMARY ...... 102 CHAPTER-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ...... 103

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ...... 103 TABLE 6.1 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY, ATTRIBUTES & MONITORING FREQUENCY...... 103 ENVIRONMENTAL CELL (EMC) ...... 104 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) ...... 104 REPORTING SCHEDULE ...... 104 CHAPTER-7 : ADDITIONAL STUDIES ...... 106

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7.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 106 7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 106 7.2.1 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMITMENTS RAISED DURING PUBLIC HEARING ...... 109 7.2.2 ACTIVITIES PROPOSED UNDER SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BASED ON PUBLIC HEARING/CONSULTATION 113 7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 113 7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN...... 118 7.4.1 DISASTERS ...... 118 7.4.2 OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT OF PLAN...... 118 7.4.3 EMERGENCIES ...... 119 7.4.4 EMERGENCY FACILITIES ...... 123 7.4.5 EMERGENCY ACTIONS ...... 124 7.4.6 OFF SITE EMERGENCY ...... 124 7.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SURVEILLANCE ...... 125 7.6 SAFETY PLAN ...... 128 7.6.1 SAFETY ORGANIZATION ...... 129 7.7 RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION ...... 130 CHAPTER-8 : PROJECT BENEFIT ...... 131 8.1 EMPLOYMENT ...... 131 CHAPTER-9 : ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ...... 132 CHAPTER-10 : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 133 10.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 133 10.2 PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 133 10.3 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY ...... 133 10.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL...... 135 10.4.1 SOP FOR FLOW OF INFORMATION ...... 135 10.4.2 PROVIDE TRAINING ...... 135 10.4.3 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CELL WILL INCLUDE: ...... 136 10.5 EMP DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 137 10.6 EMP CONSIDERED DURING OPERATION PHASE ...... 138 10.7 RAIN WATER HARVESTING PLAN ...... 141 10.8 ENERGY CONSERVATION ...... 142 10.9 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION ...... 142 10.10 BUDGET FOR EMP ...... 143 CHAPTER-11 : SUMMARY & CONCLUSION ...... 145

11.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION...... 145 WATER REQUIREMENT & MANAGEMENT ...... 147 POWER REQUIREMENT ...... 148 RAW MATERIAL QUANTITY AND MATERIAL BALANCE ...... 149 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL ...... 150 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION, STORAGE & DISPOSAL ...... 150 11.2 DESCRIPTION OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENT ...... 150 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY ...... 151

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11.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ...... 153 11.5 PROJECT BENEFITS ...... 153 11.6 PUBLIC HEARING ...... 153 11.7 RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 155 11.8 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN ...... 155 11.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN...... 155 11.10 JUSTIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJRCT...... 155 CHAPTER-12 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED ...... 157 12.1 GENERAL ...... 157 12.2 INTRODUCTION OF ORGANIZATION ...... 157 12.3 ADDRESS & CONTACTS ...... 157 12.4 EIA CORDINATOR AND TEAM MEMBER ...... 158 12.5 LABORATORY INVOLVED FOR BASELINE MONITORING AND OTHER ANALYSIS ...... 159

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1.1 PROJECT CO-ORDINATE MAP ...... 4 FIGURE 2.1: LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ...... 10 FIGURE 2.2 EXISTING SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 11 FIGURE 2.3 VICINITY MAP (500 MTR) SHOWING THE SITE AND SURROUNDINGS ...... 12 FIGURE 2.4 STUDY AREA MAP (10 KM) ...... 12 FIGURE 2.5 PLANT LAYOUT PLAN ...... 15 FIGURE 2.6 WATER BALANCE ...... 17 FIGURE 2.7 PROCESS FLOW OF FERROALLOY PLANT ...... 24 FIGURE 3.1 STUDY AREA MAP ...... 29 FIGURE 3.2 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM OF 1ST OCT 2020 TO 31ST OCT 2020 (FROM) ...... 32 3 FIGURE 3.4 PM10 CONCENTRATION IN µG/M ...... 37 3 FIGURE 3.5 PM2.5 CONCENTRATION IN µG/M ...... 37 3 FIGURE 3.6 NO2 CONCENTRATION IN µG/M ...... 37 3 FIGURE 3.7 SO2 CONCENTRATION IN µG/M ...... 38 FIGURE 3.13 MAP SHOWING THE STUDY REGION WITH LOCATIONS FOR NOISE ...... 39 FIGURE 3.14 THE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF NOISE LEVEL SURVEY ...... 40 FIGURE 3.12 GROUND WATER LOCATION MAP ...... 42 FIGURE 3.13 SURFACE WATER LOCATION ...... 43 FIGURE 3.14 MAP SHOWING THE STUDY REGION WITH LOCATIONS FOR SOIL ...... 48 FIGURE 3.15 METHODOLOGY USED FOR LAND USE CLASSIFICATION ...... 51 FIGURE 3.16 LAND USE MAP OF STUDY AREA ...... 52 FIGURE 3.17 FALSE COLOR COMPOSITE (FCC) MAP OF STUDY AREA ...... 52 FIGURE 3.18 DEM MAP OF STUDY AREA ...... 53 FIGURE 3.19 HYDROGEOLOGY MAP OF BOKARO DISTRICT ...... 56 FIGURE 3.20 PRE-MONSOON WATER LEVEL MAP ...... 57 FIGURE 3.21 POST-MONSOON WATER LEVEL MAP ...... 58 FIGURE 3.22 DRAINAGE MAP THE STUDY AREA (10 KM) ...... 59 FIGURE 3.23 DRAINAGE MAP OF BOKARO DISTRICT ...... 59 FIGURE 3.24 DRAINAGE MAP THE STUDY AREA (SATELLITE IMAGINARY) ...... 60 FIGURE 3.25 SEISMIC MAP OF INDIA ...... 60 FIGURE 4.1 IMPACTS VS. PROBABILITY CHART ...... 78 FIGURE 4.2 INCREMENTAL GLC ISOLINES OF PM10 DUE TO PROJECT - ISOPLETHS OF PM10 ...... 90 FIGURE 7.1 PUBLIC HEARING PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 107 FIGURE 7.2 PUBLIC HEARING PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 108

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1.1: DETAILS OF PROJECT PROPONENT ...... 3 TABLE 1.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT (EXISTING + EXPANSION) ...... 3 TABLE 1.3 : PILLAR CO-ORDINATES ...... 4 TABLE 2.1 EXISTING & EXPANSION FACILITY DETAILS ...... 8 TABLE 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES WITHIN 10 KM. RADIUS OF THE PLANT SITE ...... 13 TABLE 2.3 INDUSTRY LIST WITHIN 10 KM ...... 14 TABLE 2.4 PLANT CONFIGURATION ...... 16 TABLE 2.5 LAND USE BREAKUP AFTER EXPANSION ...... 16 TABLE 2.6 WATER REQUIREMENT DETAILS ...... 17 TABLE 2.7 RAW MATERIAL DETAILS FOR FERRO MANGANESE ...... 19 TABLE 2.10 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ...... 21 TABLE 2.11 PROPOSED AIR EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ...... 26 TABLE 2.12 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ...... 28 TABLE 2.13 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATION & ITS DISPOSAL ...... 28 TABLE 3.1 FREQUENCY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...... 29 TABLE 3.2 METHOD OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ...... 30 TABLE 3.3 AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING STATIONS...... 34 TABLE 3.4 METHODOLOGY FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ...... 34 TABLE 3.5 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CONCENTRATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA DURING WINTER SEASON (OCTOBER 2018 TO DECEMBER 2018) ...... 35 TABLE 3.8: NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS WERE LOCATED WITHIN THE STUDY AREA ...... 38 TABLE 3.9 NOISE LEVELS IN STUDY AREA ...... 39 TABLE 3.10 WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS (GROUND & SURFACE WATER) ...... 41 TABLE 3.11 SURFACE WATER RESULTS (OCT-2018) ...... 44 TABLE 3.12: GROUND WATER ANALYSIS RESULT (OCT - 2018) ...... 45 TABLE 3.13 : SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION ...... 47 TABLE 3.14 : SOIL QUALITY RESULT ...... 49 TABLE 3.15: LAND USE/ LAND COVER ANALYSIS ...... 51 TABLE 3.16 MAJOR SOIL TYPES IN BOKARO DISTRICT ...... 55 TABLE 3.17 PRE AND POST MONSOON WATER LEVEL DATA OF BOKARO DISTRICT IN 2012 ...... 58 TABLE 3.23 LIST OF NATURAL VEGETATION IN CORE ZONE ...... 69 TABLE 3.24 LIST OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS IN THE BUFFER ZONE ...... 70 TABLE 3.25 LIST OF VEGETABLES / COMMERCIAL CROPS IN THE BUFFER ZONE ...... 70 TABLE 3.26 LIST OF NATURAL VEGETATION IN THE BUFFER ZONE ...... 71 TABLE 3.27 LIST OF AQUATIC PLANTS IN BUFFER ZONE ...... 72 TABLE 3.28 LIST OF TERRESTRIAL FAUNA IN THE CORE ZONE ...... 73 TABLE 3.29 LIST OF TERRESTRIAL FAUNA IN THE BUFFER ZONE ...... 74 TABLE 3.30 LIST OF FISHES IN STUDY AREA...... 75 TABLE 4.1 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE) ...... 77 TABLE 4.2 SEVERITY CRITERIA FOR MAGNITUDE OF IMPACTS ...... 78 TABLE 4.3 CUMULATIVE SCORE RANGE FOR BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE IMPACTS ...... 78 TABLE 4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES (CONSTRUCTION PHASE) ...... 79 TABLE 4.5 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON AIR ENVIRONMENT ...... 79 TABLE 4.6 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON WATER ENVIRONMENT ...... 80 TABLE 4.7 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT ...... 81 TABLE 4.8 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT ...... 81 TABLE 4.9 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON LAND USE DETAILS ...... 82 TABLE 4.10 IMPACT DUE TO HAZARDOUS/SOLID WASTE AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 83 TABLE 4.11 IMPACT DUE TO RISK & HAZARDS AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES...... 83 TABLE 4.12 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY ...... 83 TABLE 4.13 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ...... 84 TABLE 4.14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITH MITIGATION MEASURES (CONSTRUCTION PHASE) ...... 85

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TABLE 4.15 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES (DURING OPERATION PHASE) ...... 85 TABLE 4.16 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES (DURING OPERATION PHASE) ...... 86 TABLE 4.17 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ON AIR ENVIRONMENT...... 87 TABLE 4.18 STACK EMISSION INVENTORY ...... 88 TABLE 4.19 IMPACT PREDICTION ON BASELINE AAQ (NORMAL SCENARIO - APCS WORKING) ...... 89 TABLE 4.20 IMPACT PREDICTION ON BASELINE AAQ (WORST SCENARIO - APCS PARTIALLY WORKING) (24-H AVERAGE IN UG/M3) ...... 89 TABLE 4.21 TRAFFIC SCENARIO ...... 91 TABLE 4.22 RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAFFIC CAPACITY AS PER IRC 2010 ...... 92 TABLE 4.23 MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO ...... 92 TABLE 4.24 AQI IS DIVIDED INTO SIX CATEGORIES ...... 93 TABLE 4.25 AIR QUALITY STATUS IN STUDY AREA (OCT-2018) ...... 94 TABLE 4.26 WATER REQUIREMENT...... 94 TABLE 4.27 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITH MITIGATION MEASURES (OPERATION PHASE) ...... 100

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CHAPTER-1 : INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF REPORT Environmental management plays a vital role in sustainable development of a country. Recognizing its importance, the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India had formulated policies and procedures governing the industrial and other developmental activities to prevent indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources and to promote integration of environmental concern in developmental projects. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has made prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for certain developmental projects mandatory through its notification issued on 14th September 2006 and its subsequent amendments. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is systematic process to identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social and other relevant environmental effects due to the proposed developmental project. It plays a vital role in providing information for decision-making on the environmental consequences of proposed projects. It promotes environmentally sound and sustainable development through the identification appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) have been considered as the most important documentation in understanding the environmental implications and safeguarding the environment. M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited is operating a Ferro alloy making plant at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited decided to install 1x15 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace alongside the existing 2 x 3.5 MVA. The existing production capacity of ferroalloys is 11,500 TPA. Additional ferroalloys production will be 26,000 TPA. The project proponent submitted prescribed application along with Pre-Feasibility Report to the MOEF&CC, New Delhi on dated 24.07.2018 vide proposal No. - IA/JH/IND/75919/2018 for seeking terms of references for conducting the EIA Study. The Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) deliberated the project during “its 36th meeting held on 9th to 10th Oct, 2018. TOR for the project was granted by MoEFCC on 9th Nov, 2018 vide F. No. J-11011/317/2009-IA.II (I)”.Copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure-I. Draft EIA report was prepared for Public Hearing and submitted to JSPCB. Public Hearing was conducted on 10th October 2020. Final EIA report has been prepared after incorporating the comments and suggestions obtained during public hearing and submitted to MOEF&CC. The Final EIA will be appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) at MOEF&CC, New Delhi for grant of EC. The basic objective of this EIA study is to collect the baseline data within the impact zone to identify the associated impacts and propose suitable mitigation measures due to the construction and operation of the development. The objectives of the EIA study can be summarized as follows:

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 To identify and describe the elements of surroundings and environment likely to be affected by the project.  To establish the baseline environmental and social scenario of the project surroundings  To identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected to arise during the construction and operation phase of the project in relation to the sensitive receptors.  To develop EMP mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction and operation of the project.  To design and specify the monitoring and auditing requirements necessary to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) introduced the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 on 14th September 2006, which not only re-engineered the entire Environment Clearance (EC) process specified under the EIA notification 1994, but also introduced a number of new developmental sectors which would require prior environmental clearance. The EIA Notification, 2006, and its amendments has notified a list of developmental Sectors which have been further categorized as A or B based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and manmade resources. 1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT India is on a threshold of a steel revolution. The National Steel Policy envisages production of 110 Million Tons Per Annum (MTPA) of steel in India by the year 2020. This implies that the country, which produces 40 MTPA of steel currently, will have to add around 70 MTPA of new steelmaking capacity in the remaining years. On a national level, a multi-pronged strategy has been formulated for attaining this goal. The demand for steel will increase through rapid infrastructural development and a quantum increase in rural steel consumption. Keeping pace with the demand, domestic steel production will be enhanced through creation of additional capacity. The expansion plans of existing steel producers and entry of new players are all indicative of a very bright future for steel industry. The National Steel Policy has set a long-term goal that India should have a modern and efficient steel industry of world standards, catering to diversified steel demand. The focus of the policy is to achieve global competitiveness not only in terms of cost, quality and product-mix but also in terms of global benchmarks of efficiency and productivity. 1.2.1 Identification of Project M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd., has taken a decision for expansion project, presently operating with 2 x 3.5 MVA submerged arc furnaces to produce 11,500 TPA Ferro alloys. Considering the ever rising demands for Ferro alloys, Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd. now desires to install additional 1x15 MVA Submerged arc furnace for enhancing the production to 37,500 TPA of Fe-Mn/Si-Mn/Fe-Si.

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These units are strengthening the supply of feed stock throughput to BF & DRI units of existing integrated steel plants of India. 1.2.2 Project Proponent M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited is promoted by following directors:- Table 1.1: Details of Project Proponent SL. No Name of the Directors Work Experience All have vast experience in the field of Steel 1 Sh. Satyanand Singh industry. The company is promoted by technically qualified and professionally experienced 2 Sh. Rakesh Kumar Singh technocrats who crave for innovation and value addition. 1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COMPANY REGION 1.3.1 Nature & Size of Project The proposed project activity falls under the category of "Primary Metallurgical Industries" and categorized as Category-A under project activity 3 (a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous) under EIA Notification 2006. Table 1.2 Size of the Project (Existing + Expansion)

S. No Unit Existing Expansion After Expansion Ferro Alloys plant (Product Mix of Silico Manganese, 1 11,500 TPA 26,000 TPA 37,500 TPA Ferro Manganese & Ferro Silicon) 2 Submerged Arc Furnace 2 x3.5 MVA 15 MVA 2x3.5 MVA & 15 MVA

1.3.2 Location of Project The Ferro Alloys plant (Product Mix Of Silico Manganese, Ferro Manganese & Ferro Silicon) is located at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. NH-23 is at distance of about 1.70 km from Project Site towards South direction. The nearest Railway Station is Tupkadih Railway station is at 3.15 km towards North and Bokaro Railway Station, which is located about 3.5 km distance from the project site towards SE direction and Tupkadih Railway station is at 3.15 km towards North. Bokaro city is located at about 10.0 km distance from the Project site towards East direction. The important Airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, which is situated at about 80 km distance in WSW direction from the project site and Bokaro Airport is at 9.40 km towards SE direction. Damodar River is flowing at a distance of 6.90 km from the Project site towards North direction. Garga Dam is at 4.20 km towards South direction, Khanjo River is at 4.76 km towards West direction and Garga Nadi is at 6.0 km towards South direction. There is no River/ Canal/Port in the existing plant area. There is no village or human settlement in the plant area. The climate in the area is dry with

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Figure 1.1 Project Co-ordinate Map

1.3.3 Importance of Project to the Country & Region  Steel has been regarded as the most useful product for mankind.  The Government has released the National Steel Policy 2017, which has laid down the broad roadmap for encouraging long term growth for the Indian steel industry, both on demand and supply sides, by 2030-31.  It has a wide range of applications from a small pin to the manufacture of automobiles,  Building of the railway systems, ships, big construction projects, housing, etc.  All these products play a key role in the growth of a country's more important sectors like  Construction, power, oil and gas, engineering, railway and road transportation, port, irrigation etc.

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1.3.4 Importance of the Project to the Region

The project will contribute to government treasury by way of direct and indirect taxes. The project will employ 300 persons after expansion and provide in-direct employment to 100 persons in transport, upkeep & maintenance, ancillary units. Local people 50-100 will get employment during the construction stage. 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY The scope of work includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10 Km. radius of the plant site for various environmental parameters like Air, Water, Noise, Land, Biological and Social-economic aspects. The EIA Report has been prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued vide by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi. Generic Structure of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report as per the EIA notification of the MoEF&CC, GoI dated 14th September 2006 and its subsequent amendments is detailed below:- The report has been prepared using the following references:-  Technical EIA Guidance Manual for Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non-ferrous), Prepared by Ministry of Environment and Forests.  Form-1 as per EIA Notification, 14th September, 2006  Pre-Feasibility Report as per Ministry’s OM dated:- 30th December, 2010  Baseline data generated from the area and collected from secondary sources In addition, other relevant standards for individual activities such as sampling and testing of environmental attributes have been followed. 1.5 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT S.No EIA Structure Contents 1. Introduction . Purpose of the Report . Identification of Project and Project Proponent . Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its importance to the country, region. . Scope of the Study – details of regulatory scoping carried out (As per terms of reference). . Site Selection Criteria 2. Project Condensed description of those aspects of the project (based on Description project feasibility study), likely to cause environmental effects. Description contains the details of the following: . Type of Project . Need for the Project . Location details showing general location, specific location, project boundary and project site layout. . Size or Magnitude of Operation

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S.No EIA Structure Contents . Project description including drawings showing project layout, components of project etc. . Proposed schedule for approval and implementation, . Technology and Process Description, . Schematic representations of the feasibility drawings which give information important for EIA purpose. . Description of mitigation measures incorporated into the project to meet environmental standards, environmental operating conditions, or other EIA requirements 3. Description of . Study Area, Period, Components and Methodology. the . Establishment of baseline for valued Environmental Environment Components, as identified in the scope. . Study Period: 1st Oct., 2018 to 31st December., 2018. . Base maps of all Environmental Components. 4. Anticipated . Details of Investigated Environmental impacts due to project Environmental location, possible accidents, project design, project Impacts and construction, regular operations. Mitigation . Measures for minimizing and/or offsetting adverse impacts Measures identified. . Irreversible and Irretrievable commitments of environmental components. . Assessment of significance of impacts (Criteria for determining significance, Assigning significance), . Impact scores and Mitigation Measures. . Air Modeling. 5. Analysis of In case, the scoping exercise results in need for alternatives: Alternatives . Description of each alternative (Technology . Selection of alternative and Site) 6. Environmental Technical aspects of environmental monitoring for the Monitoring effectiveness of mitigation measures (including measurement Program methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures, detailed budget and procurement schedules) 7. Additional . Risk Assessment Studies . DMP 8. Project . Improvements in physical infrastructure, Benefits . Improvements in social infrastructure, . Employment potential – Skilled; semi-skilled and unskilled, . Other tangible benefits of the project 9. Environmental During the scoping/ToR stage, no recommendation of Cost Benefit environmental cost benefit analysis was suggested by the

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S.No EIA Structure Contents Analysis appraisal committee. 10. Environment . Description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that Management mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness Plan monitored, after approval of the EIA. . Explanation of how, adverse effects have been mitigated. 11. Summary and Overall justification for implementation of the project, Conclusion 12. Disclosure of The names of the Consultants engaged with their brief resume Consultant and nature of consultancy rendered. Engaged 1.6 LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT S.No Activity Legal 1. Manufacturing  Factory License  Process Unit The Factories Act, 1948.  The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Rules, 1975, as amended to date.  The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Rules, 1982, as amended to date.  The Bureau of Indian Standards Act  The Custom Act, 1962. 2. Storage  The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Product and Rules, 1982, as amended to date. Raw Material 4. Recruitment  Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and Rules, 1991 as amended to date.  Public Liability Insurance Act, 1992 (as amended).  Environment Impact Assessment Notification, dated 14th September 2006, as amended on 1st December, 2009.

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CHAPTER-2 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd. has obtained Environmental Clearance vide File No. J- 11011/317/2009-IA II (I) dated 30th Sep 2010 attached as Annexure - II and CTE Memo No – LN-13 dated 09.07.2009 and CTO Ref No. JSPCB/HO/RNC/CTO-9268822/2021/246 dated 11/02/2021, which is valid till 31.12.2025. Copy of the same are enclosed as Annexure-III for 11,500 TPA Ferro Alloys production by 2 x 3.5 MVA submerged arc furnace located at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. The unit now proposed to install 1 x 15 MVA in addition to the existing facilities for the production of 37,500 TPA Ferro alloys after expansion. Our main product will be Ferro manganese. Table 2.1 Existing & Expansion Facility Details Existing Expansion Total Capacity after Product Facility with Facility with Expansion Capacity Capacity Ferro Alloys (Product 2 x 3.5 MVA 1 x 15 MAV 2 x 3.5 MAV and 1 x 15 MVA mix of Silico SAF SAF (SAF) manganese, Ferro manganese and Ferro silicon) 11,500 TPA 26,000 TPA 36,500 TPA “The proposed project falls under Category “A”, as per EIA notification – 2006 and it’s amendment till date by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi and requires Environment Clearance from MoEF&CC. Project is not interlinked and interdependent” 2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT The Indian steel industry have entered into a new development stage from 2005-06, riding high on the resurgent economy and rising demand for steel. Rapid rise in production has resulted in India becoming the 5thlargest producer of steel. In the last 5 years, the production and consumption of steel has grown at exceeding rates of 9% per annum. The pace of growth has further accelerated in the current year to over 10%. It has been estimated by certain major investment houses, such as Credit Suisse that, India’s steel consumption will continue to grow at nearly 16% rate annually, till 2012, fueled by demand for construction projects worth US$ 1 trillion. The scope for raising the total consumption of steel is huge, given that per capita steel consumption is only 40 kg – compared to 150 kg across the world and 250 kg in China. The National Steel Policy has envisaged steel production to reach 110 million tonnes by 2020. In the light of the above scenario, M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd has proposed to expansion of existing Ferro Alloys unit.

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2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT (MAPS SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION,SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT). The Ferro Alloys plant (Product Mix Of Silico Manganese, Ferro Manganese & Ferro Silicon) is located at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village – Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. NH-23 is at distance of about 1.70 km from Project Site towards South direction. The nearest Railway Station is Tupkadih Railway station is at 3.15 km towards North and Bokaro Railway Station, which is located about 3.5 km distance from the project site towards SE direction and. Bokaro city is located at about 10.0 km distance from the Project site towards East direction. The important Airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, which is situated at about 80 km distance in WSW direction from the project site and Bokaro Airport is at 9.40 km towards SE direction. Damodar River is flowing at a distance of 6.90 km from the Project site towards North direction. Garga Dam is at 4.20 km towards South direction, Khanjo River is at 4.76 km towards West direction and Garga Nadi is at 6.0 km towards South direction. There is no River/ Canal/Port in the existing plant area. There is no village or human settlement in the plant area. The climate in the area is dry with extreme temperature variation. No National Park/sanctuary falls within 5 km of the plant area.

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Figure 2.1: Location of the Project

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Figure 2.2 Existing Site Photographs

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Figure 2.3 Vicinity Map (500 mtr) Showing the Site and Surroundings

Figure 2.4 Study Area Map (10 km)

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2.3.1 Environmental Setting within 10 Km. Radius of the Plant Site The following is the environmental setting within the 10 Km. radius of the plant site: Table 2.2 Environmental features within 10 Km. radius of the plant site SL.No Salient Features / Distance W.R.T. Site / Remarks Environmental Features 1 Type of Land Industrial Land 2 Type of land ( Study area) As per LULC the land use within 10 Km. is as follows: Settlement-19.58%, Water Bodies- 3.37%, Stony Waste-2.32%, Industries- 9.21%, Forest-7.41%, Open Scrub- 30.69% and Agriculture Land-27.36% 3 National Park/ Wild life Not Present Within Study Area sanctuary/Biosphere reserve/ Tiger Reserve/migratory routes for Birds/Corridor 4 Historical places/Places of Tourist Not Present Within Study Area importance/Archeological sites 5 Industrial areas/cluster/Critically Not Present Within Study Area polluted area as per MoEF&CC Office Memorandum dated 13th January 2010. 6 Defense Installations Not Present Within Study Area 7 Nearest village Gorabali – 0.70 km Balidih – 2.0 km - 8 Forests Protected Forest– 8.30 km –NW 9 Water body Damodar River – 6.90 km – North Garga Dam – 4.20 km – South Khanjo Nadi – 4.75 km – West Garga Nadi – 6.0 km – South 10 Highway NH-23 = 1.70 km = South 11 Railway Station Bokaro RS – 3.5 km – SE Tupkadih RS – 3.15 km – North 12 Fort facility Not Present Within Study Area 13 Airport/Airstrip Bokaro Airport Airport–9.5 km – SE Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi–85 km –SE 14 Interstate Border Jharkhand-WB boundary = 11.0 km 15 R & R Project is located in BIADA-Industrial Area, hence not applicable. 16 Litigation / court case is pending Nil against the proposed project /

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proposed site and or any direction passed by the court of law against the project

2.3.2 List of Industries within 10 Km. Radius of the Plant Site

Following are list of Industries within 10 kms. radius of the plant site:-

Table 2.3 Industry List within 10 km S.No Industries Name Distance Direction (km) 1 Hanumman Allos Pvt. Ltd 0.50 km WSW 2 Indane Botling Plant(LPG) 0.95 km N 3 HP Botling Plant(LPG) 0.60 km N 4 Dalmia Cement East Ltd. 1.35 NNE 5 Bokaro Jaypee Cement Plant 2.82 km NE 6 Bokaro Steel Plant 2 km E 7 Chandrapura Thermal Power Station 8.42 km NE 8 Bharat Refractories Ltd. 7.55 km N 9 Anannya Industries 0.20 km ESE

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Figure 2.5 plant layout plan

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2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION (INCL. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES REQUIRED BY OR FOR THE PROJECT) 2.4.1 Size or Magnitude of Operation M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited., decided to install additional 1 nos. of Submerged Arc Furnace (1x15 MVA) as an Expansion project to increase the existing production capacity of 11,500 TPA Ferro Alloys by adding 26,000 TPA capacity. The plant is located at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village – Gorabali/ Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. Table 2.4 Plant Configuration

S. No Unit Existing Expansion Total Ferro Alloys plant (Product Mix 37,500 1 Of Silico Manganese, Ferro 11,500 TPA 26,000 TPA TPA Manganese & Ferro Silicon)

2.4.2 Project Cost The overall estimated project cost for the proposed unit is 171.0 Cr. after expansion. Details are shown below- Existing Project Cost Expansion Project S.No Total Cost as Per EC Cost 1 7.83 Cr 21.17 Cr 29 Cr

2.4.3 Details of Land Total existing land is 1.10 Ha and land requirement for the proposed expansion is about 1.18 Ha. SL.No Existing Expansion Total Project Area after Expansion 1 1.10 Ha 1.18 Ha 2.28 Ha

Table 2.5 Land Use Breakup after Expansion Land Use Details Area (Ha) % Ferro alloys unit 0.71 31 Raw Material storage 0.18 8 Raw material handling 0.10 4.5 Solid waste storage 0.11 5 Product storage 0.11 5 Greenbelt 0.76 33.31 Internal roads 0.11 4.69 Water storage and RWH 0.07 3 Ancillary facilities & utilities 0.11 5 Total 2.28 100%

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Total land is under the possession of project proponent and falls within BIADA industrial area. 2.4.4 Water Requirement Ferro Alloys production water required for SAF (Cooling of Furnace & Electrodes). The water will be required only for horticulture, domestic & dust suppression. The total water requirement for the proposed Ferro Alloy project is 110 KL, which will be sourced from Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) and for domestic purpose water will be sourced from ground water supply & permission for the same already has been granted. Copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure-IV. Table 2.6 Water Requirement Details S. No Description KL/Day 1 SAF (Cooling of Furnace And Electrodes) 87 KL 2 Domestic Purpose (Drinking & Flushing) 08 KL 3 Green Belt 8 KL 4 Dust Suppression 7 KL Total 110 KL

Figure 2.6 Water Balance 2.4.5 Power Requirement & Backup. Total requirement of power for the unit is 22 MW (9 Existing + 13 Expansion). The total power demand of the plant will be met from Damodar Velley Corporation.

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2.4.6 Employment Generation (Direct & Indirect) Due To the Project. A well-structured manpower is essential for uninterrupted operation and proper maintenance of plant facilities. Employment will be generated during implementation of the project. There will be employment of 50 during the operation phase of the expansion of project and existing 64 peoples are working which include manager, supervisor, etc. During the construction phase of the project, 20-50 persons will get the temporary employment also will provide in-direct employment to 50 persons in transport, upkeep & maintenance, ancillary units. 2.4.7 Raw Material Required Along Estimated Quantity, Likely Source &Marketing Area Of Final Product/S Mode Of Transport Of Raw Material And Finished Product. Raw Material Receipt and Storage Yard The raw material viz., Manganese Ore, Coke, Coal, Quartz, Dolomite etc., will be received by trucks and stacked separately in stockyard. The material will be procured in required size range and quality and no further processing is required. These raw materials are stored on concreted yards. Coke and coal are stored under closed sheds, while the other raw materials are stored in open concreted yards. MANGANESE ORE Silico-manganese (Si-Mn), a ferroalloy with high contents of manganese and silicon, is made by heating a mixture of the oxides manganese oxide (MnO2), Silicon dioxide (SiO2), and Iron oxide (Fe2O3), with carbon in furnace. They undergo a thermal decomposition reaction. It is used as a de-oxidizer and an alloying element in steel. The standard grade Silica-manganese contains 14 to 16% of silicon, '5.5% to 68% of manganese and 2% of carbon. The low carbon grade SiMn has carbon levels from 0.05 to 0.10%. Ferro manganese, a ferroalloy with high content of manganese, is made by hearing a mixture of the oxides (MnO2), (Fe2O3), with carbon in a furnace. They undergo a thermal decomposition reaction. It is used as a de-oxidizer for steel. The production of Ferro & Silico Manganese in a sub merged arc furnace calls for proper selection of Manganese are the Ideal choice of ore should be having Mn content of 46 to 50 % & Mn/ Fe ratio about 3.5 to 4.0, Si not exceeding 11% & low phosphorus content. The ore should ideally consist of 70% lumps & 3% fines for the proposed plant having Mn content of more than 40% is available in Nagpur & Barbil. COKE BREEZE The ideal reducer for production of Ferro & Silico manganese should have low ash content, high electric resistance, a low content of volatile & a high strength of lumps on heating. Certain grades of anthracite & coke may be applicable for the purpose for the purpose but mainly in combination with other reducers, because they are liable to cracking on heating. The most common reducer is coke breeze i.e. fines remaining from the screening of blast furnace Coke. The major disadvantage of the coke breeze is its moisture content.

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DOLOMITE Dolomite is used for making slag in the smelting process as the Manganese ore contain substantial quantity of gangue. The amount of dolomite requirement will depend on the gangue content in raw material employed, grade of dolomite used, the process adopted etc. The dolomite should preferably contain 52 to 54% CaO with low insoluble & sulphur content. Dolomite is available in North Bengal/Bihar. QUARTZ The ore component of the charge for making Ferro alloys are material having a high content of silica such as quartz, quartzite & chalcedony. Since aluminum & phosphorus are detrimental Impurities In the charge, the lower contents of the same will ensure lesser slag & consequently lesser loss of electric energy. Quartz is available in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Meghalaya & Bhutan. Raw Materials Consumption Table 2.7 Raw Material details for Ferro Manganese S.No INPUT Quantity, TPA OUTPUT Quantity, TPA 1 Manganese Ore 82500 Ferro Manganese 37500 2 Coke 16875 Slag 28125 3 Coal 9750 Bag Filter Dust 15000 4 Dolomite 9375 Oxidation / Burning 38546 Losses 5 Carbon Paste 750 Total 119250 Total 119250

Table 2.8 Raw Material details for Silico-Manganese Material Balance for Silico-Manganese SL.No INPUT Quantity, OUTPUT Quantity, TPA TPA 1 Manganese Ore 34225 Ferro Manganese 18500 2 Coke 8325 Slag 18500 3 Coal 6475 Bag Filter Dust 7400 4 Dolomite 2775 Oxidation / Burning 20165 Losses 5 Quartz 4070 6 Carbon Paste 370 7 Ferro Manganese 8325 Slag Total 64565 Total 64565

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Table 2.9 Raw Material details for Ferro-Silicon Material Balance for Silico-Manganese SL.No INPUT Quantity, OUTPUT Quantity, TPA TPA 1 Quartzite 32153 Ferro Silicon 17380 2 Mill Scale 6518 Slag 3476 3 Charcoal 17032 Bag Filter Dust 5214 4 Coke Breeze 4345 Oxidation / Burning 34847 Losses 5 Carbon Paste 869 Total 60,917 Total 60,917 Source, Transport, Storage & Handling The main raw materials required for manufacture of Si, Mn, I.e., Mn ore is available from the mines of Manganese Ore India Ltd, Nagpur, and also from private mine owners in Orissa & Jharkhand. Coal and Coke required for manufacture are available in and around Jharkhand and Orissa in sufficient quantity while dolomite is brought from Orissa. Other ingredients such as quartz are abundantly available from Jharkhand.  Major raw materials will be transported to the plant site by road by in covered trucks.  All the trucks used for the transport of raw materials, products and wastes will be completely covered with tarpaulin and ensured no spillage during transportation.  Total no. of Trucks required to transport of raw materials, products and wastes will be in will be 18 trucks /day.  Internal roads will be made pucca. Raw Material Handling System The raw materials shall be fed to a Ground Hopper of 20 m3 capacities by dumper and pay loader. The material will be transferred from ground hopper by a belt conveyer or to a screen house, where the under size material are screened out and the correct size material are then conveyed to storage bunkers. There will be 8 numbers of M. S. storage bunkers in the Bunker House, where different raw materials are stored in each bunker. The bunkers will be fed with reversible conveyors. The raw materials will be mixed as per the material balance shall be weighed in 2 sets of weigh Hoppers (1 set for each of 4 nos of day bunkers). The weigh hoppers shall be provided with suitable load cells to record the weight of each raw material that form the recipe of the material mix. The material after weighing in the required proportion are conveyed through a belt conveyor, monorail to the furnace top where 9 numbers of charging Hoppers are provided right on top of the furnace shell. The charging hoppers are connected with charging chutes and slides gates, through which the material is fed into the furnace around the three electrodes, as and when required. The slide gates are operated pneumatically for which a suitable Air Compressor shall be provided. The entire weighing and feeding system is controlled through an Automatic Bath Weighing System.

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2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION Construction and other project related activities will be started after getting Environmental Clearance (EC) from EAC (Industry-1), MoEF&CC, New Delhi. It is estimated that Implementation of project will be completed within 10-12 months, considering EC obtained day as a 1st day of implementation. Project Implementation schedule describing various activities from finalization of site to project commissioning is tabulated in Table:- 2.10. Table 2.10 Project Implementation Schedule Implementation Period in Month Activity 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th WO for modification activities and purchase of machineries and other utilities Application for CTE Application for CTO Purchase of Machineries and other Utilities Project activities, Installation and

Commissioning of Machineries

Operational Activities

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION Ferro Alloys are made by smelting process. Smelting of charged material is carried out in Submerged Electric Arc Furnace equipped with transformer of proper ratings. Ferro Alloys are produced by reducing metals from their Oxides contained in Ore by using a suitable reductant under conditions created to ensure a high recovery of the valuable material. Smelting Procedure The charge of smelting Ferro Alloy is made up with the mixture of Manganese Ore, Coke, Coal & Dolomite. The charge is loaded into the furnace from charging apparatus which essentially is a electrically driven carriage on monorail. The carriage has loading chute. Coke Breeze is first loaded from furnace bins to the charge apparatus, followed by ore. This sequence of charging ensure more thorough mixing of the charge & prevents sticking of moist ore fines to the wall of charging apparatus. In order to prevent separation of the charge into components, the entire bath is poured into a pile on the charge & a specific

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Final EIA/EMP Report w.r.t Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Silico manganese, Ferro manganese and Ferro silicon) at Phase–IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand- 827014 by M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited amount of dolomite is added to it. After that the piles are gathered into cones around the electrode. The charging apparatus can deliver the charge only to the front side of electrode. The material is pushed to rear side electrode by means of long rabbles & are partly thrown by shovels from piles prepared on the working stage at the rear corner of the furnace. Charging is continued as the material settle down at the electrodes. A cone around an electrode should be 300 – 400 MM above the charging level. The electrodes are maintained at a depth of 1100 – 1400 MM with their ends being spaced 600 – 800 MM from the furnace bottom. Owing to deep pressing of the electrodes the high temperature zone is covered with a layer of charge 800 – 1000 MM thick. The spacing between the electrodes & furnace bottom prevents overheating of the metal & evaporation of manganese. The use of dry ore & coke breeze ensures a high productivity, lower consumption of electric energy, stable process conditions & better labor conditions. With a deficiency of reductent in the charge, manganese cannot be reduced fully & the content of manganese oxide in the slag & that of phosphorus in the metal increase. With a large excess of reductant, the content of silicon in the metal increases, The metal & slag are tapped successively from all the two tap holes the slag ratio in the smelting of Ferro Alloy by a flux less process is within 1.0 to 1.2. The slag is separated from metal during tapping by means of skimmer arrangement. Modules are arranged in a cascade under the spout, a partition is placed into the first mould, with its lower edge 60 – 70 MM below the pouring nose of the mould. Slag is retained by the partition & flows over into the ladle while. Ferro Manganese Manufacturing Process Ferro Manganese is produced from manganese ore, which have the principle constituents of manganese in the form of oxides balance usually being Iron, Aluminum, Magnesium oxides & silica. For making Ferro Manganese, coke is used as reductant & flux like limestone or dolomite are added to the reaction mixture The electrodes in SAF are immersed into the solid charge The Furnace is recharged as the solid is being smelted & the alloy & slag are periodically removed. Chemical Composition of Fe-Mn  Mn 70-75%  Si 1.5%.  C 6-8% Max.  P 0.04% Max.  S 0.05% Max. Silico Manganese Manufacturing Process Silico Manganese is an Alloy of Manganese with Silicon and Iron. Silico Manganese is also employed as a complex de-oxidant in steel making and (upon melting together with Aluminum) to produce a complex Manganese- Silicon-Aluminum de-oxidant. The process for smelting Silico Manganese essentially contains in manganese & silicon being

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Final EIA/EMP Report w.r.t Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Silico manganese, Ferro manganese and Ferro silicon) at Phase–IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand- 827014 by M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited simultaneously reduced from manganese silicate, slag, ore & quartzite, The process relies on a higher temperature than that needed for smelting Ferro-Manganese. The process is carried out continuously under slag having a ratio 1:1. Charging & Furnace top maintenance are done essentially in the same way as in Ferro Manganese. The metal & slag are tapped from the furnace every two hours, through same tap hole in a similar way to Ferro Manganese. Chemical Composition of Si-Mn  Mn 60-65%  Si 13-15%  C 2.5% Max.  S &P 0.03% Max Ferro Silicon Manufacturing Process The blend of raw material is charged to furnace with low voltage & high current is pass through the electrodes. As the process of Ferro Alloy is continuous, the charge is feed at continue intervals through hopper & charging chutes into the Furnace hearth whenever the charge levels comes down. Inside the Furnace the basic Ore is subjected to oxidation at the high temperature between 1500 – 1750 deg.C & reduced through the Coke. The fluxes are used to maintain the basicity in order to maintain required temperature & fluidization of Slag. The molten Ferro Alloys & the slag is tapped at regular intervals and are casted as cakes in large cast iron casting pan. After proper solidification of these cake they are shifted to metal handling yard for crushing, sizing, lot preparation, lot sampling, lot analysis, lot packing, lot stacking & allotting lot number for proper identification to meet market requirement of domestic as well as overseas. Chemical Composition of Fe-Si  Si 70-75%  C 7-8%  S 0.05%  P 0.04% The raw materials are mixed at a desired proportion in a weigh hopper and charged into the furnace through charging tubes. Input of electrical energy through Soderberg electrodes cause generation of heat energy, as the charge is having definite resistance. Due to evolved heat, smelting of charges (Manganese / Silicon etc.) takes place according to the following chemical reactions:- MnO + 2C === > Mn + 2CO SiO + 2C === > Si + 2CO 2CO + O2 ==== > 2CO2

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The respective ores and reducing agent (Carbon) is having gangue material like SiO2, CaO, MgO etc. Addition of fluxes makes the reaction exothermic which ultimately removes the gangue material present in ore & reductants.

Figure 2.7 Process Flow of Ferroalloy Plant

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Plant Facilities - Raw Material Receipt & Storage Yard – The raw material like Manganese Ore, Coke, Coal, Quartz, Dolomite etc. will be received by trucks & stacked separately in stock yard. The material will be procured in required size range & quality. These raw material is stored in concrete yard. Coke & Coal is stored in covered area. Raw Material Handling System The raw material shall be feed to Ground Hopper by dumper & pay loader. The material will be transferred from Ground Hopper by a belt conveyor system to storage bunkers. The raw material will be mixed as per the material balance shall be weighed by weighing hoppers. The weigh hoppers shall be provided with suitable load cells to record the weight of each raw material that from the recipe of the material mix. The material after weighing in the required proportion are conveyed through a belt conveyor, monorail to the furnace top where charging hopper is provided right on the top of the Furnace Shell. The charging hoppers are connected with charging chutes & slide gates through which the material is fed into the Furnace around the three electrodes as & when required. The slide gates are operated pneumatically for which a suitable air compressor shall be provided. The entire weighing & feeding system is controlled through an Automatic Bath weighing system. Submerged Arc Furnace For smelting the raw material the Submerged Arc Furnace of 2 X 3.5 MVA existing and 15 MVA SAF capacity will be installed. The shell is lined with fire clay bricks followed by silicon carbide bricks. The Furnace shell is externally water cooled by spray nozzles.  In addition to Furnace Shall, water cooling system shall be provided for –  Cooling of current conducting bus tubes & copper clamps.  Electrode holding pressure rings. Hot Metal Handling There are two nos. of tap holes provided in the Furnace shell to take out the metal & slag from the Furnace at regular intervals of about every two hours. The hot liquid metal & slag are collected into cast iron moulds. The slag by virtue of its lesser specific gravity floats on the metal & overflows into cast iron slag pot & the metal is retained in CI Moulds. The liquid slag is poured out into stand beds for solidification & the metal is allowed to solidify in the CI Moulds itself 1 No. 10 Tons capacity heavy duty EOT Crane will be installed in the tapping bay to facilitate the hot metal handling. After solidification metal & slag are removed from the moulds/stand beds & sent to braking yards sizing into customer required size. This metal is than sent to packing section & the slag is sent to dump yard.

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2.7 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES 2.7.1 Air Emission Control Table 2.11 Proposed Air Emission Control Systems SL. Source Control Equipment Maximum PM at No Outlet 1 Submerged Arc Extraction system through 4th hole & <30 mg/Nm3 Furnace (2x3.5 MVA dust separation system comprising Bag and 1x15 MVA) filters, as shown in Figure below. 2 Internal Roads and Asphalted and Industrial vacuum -- shop floors cleaners are proposed for regular sweeping of roads. 3 Raw Material Suction ducts connected to a common Vent Handling Area bag filter 4 Conveyors Covered with tin sheets 5 Raw Material Storage Covered with tarpaulin -- Area

Figure 2.8 Schematic Diagram of Pollution Control System in Bag Filter

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Action Plan for Control and Monitoring of Fugitive Emissions The primary & secondary fugitive emissions from the SAF will be extracted (using an extraction hole (4thhole) in the hood kept over the furnace) and taken to bag house. After cleaning it will be discharged into the atmosphere through a stack of 30 m height. The outlet dust emission from the exhaust flue gases will be limited to 30 mg/Nm3. 2.7.2 Waste Water Generation, Treatment & Management  There is no wastewater discharge from the SAF, as closed circuit cooling system will be followed.  Sanitary wastewater will be treated in STP.  No effluent will be let out of the plant premises. Hence Zero effluent discharge will be implemented in the proposed project.  Garland drain has been provided all along the plant premises, to collect the runoff water during rainfall. Sedimentation pits cum oil water separator has been provided before the discharge point. Six sedimentation tank is designed, each of 200 m3 capacity to retain the rainwater for 30 minutes. The outlet of the garland land connects with the sewer of industrial area. 2.7.3 Noise Management  The major noise generating sources in the plant will be Furnace & D.G. Sets.  Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. set.  All machinery will be procured from reputed suppliers of BIS standards.  The noise levels will be confined to the working zones of the plant.  Earplugs will be provided to all employees who will enter into the noise prone areas.  Community noise levels are not likely to be affected due to the extensive thick green belt and attenuation due to the physical barriers.

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 The ambient noise levels will be in accordance with MoEF&CC norms i.e. ambient noise levels will be < 75 dBA during daytime and < 70 dBA during night time. 2.7.4 Solid Waste Generation & Management The following will be the solid waste generation from the existing plant, proposed expansion project and method of disposal.

Table 2.12 Industrial Waste Management Type of Waste Quantity, TPA Mode of Disposal Slag from 28,125 Will be reused in manufacture of Si-Mn as it production of contains high SiO2 and Silicon. Ferro Manganese Bag Filter Dust 15,000 It is non-hazardous. It will be given to civil contractors for road making, plinth filling, etc

Hazardous waste generation, storage & disposal Waste oil: 0.5 KL/Annum This will be stored in covered HDPE drums in a designated area and will be given to JSPCB approved vendors. Table 2.13 Municipal Solid Waste Generation & Its Disposal Type of Municipal Solid Waste Proposed Method of Disposal Construction debris (generated : Used for landfill within the plant site to the during construction phase) extent possible and recyclables will be given to authorized recyclers. Canteen waste (42 Kg/day) : Municipal (Organic) solid wastes from the Plant will be composted and used as manure for the green belt. Inorganic wastes (Non-biodegradable) will be sent to Authorized SPCB Recyclers.

 The lead acid battery or dry battery will be given to authorized recycler having authorization from competent authority;  E-waste generated from the plant will be given to authorized recycler having authorization from competent authority; 2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE. Manufacturing technologies for the units proposed in the expansion project are well proven technologies all over the world. Hence, there will not be any risk of technological failures from this plant.

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CHAPTER-3 : DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 GENERAL The baseline environmental quality is assessed through field studies within the probable impact zone for various components of the environment viz. Air, Noise, Water, Soil, Ecology and Bio diversity and Socio-economy. The baseline environmental study has been conducted for the study region within 10 km radius. An exhaustive attempt has been made in the current chapter to disclose all possible baseline status of environmental quality in the study area, which further serves as the basis for identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. Villages covered within study region are shown in the Figure: 3.1 3.2 BASELINE STUDY AREA AND PERIOD The ToR application was submitted on 24.07.2018 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide Proposal No- IA/JH/IND/75919/2018 and ToR was granted by MoEF&CC on 9th Nov.,2018 Vide File No. J- 11011/317/2009-IA.II (I). Accordingly, baseline environmental study has been done for the period 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018, as well as secondary data also collected from different sources. M/s. GRC India Training & Analytical Laboratory, Noida {NABL Accredited Lab, Certificate No. TC - 7501 & MOEFCC No. S.O. 388 (E) (Certificate enclosed as Annexure-V)} in accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India and CPCB, New Delhi. Study area of 10 Km. radius was considered. The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as Ambient Air Quality, Micro-Meteorology, Ground and Surface Water Quality, Noise levels, Soil Quality, Land use pattern, Biological Environment and Socio-economic aspects, Solid and Hazardous waste, Risk Assessment, Geology and Hydrology within the study zone of 10 Km radius. Study area map are shown in the Figure 3.1.We have carried out One month additional study for Noise environment monitoring.

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Figure 3.1 Study Area Map 3.3 METHODOLOGY The baseline environmental study was carried out for various environmental components viz, Air, Water, Soil, Ecology and Biodiversity, Socio Economy and Noise. A desktop study was carried out to select the sampling locations and site visit was done by our field area experts. After the site visit, locations were finalized. During the submission of field area expert report and discussion looking to the extent of impact, 5 km radius was considered as core zone and rest 5 km radius was considered as buffer zone. All the locations have been selected within 10 km radius from the project site as per the requirement of TOR and environmental samples were collected from the selected locations of the study area. Before starting the survey activity for ecology and bio diversity, secondary data were used as reference during the desktop survey for listing the species of study zone and planning the survey. In case of socio economy, secondary data have also been used for deciding the parameters to be surveyed during socio economic data collection. 3.4 STUDY PERIOD AND FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING The period of study was 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018 and additional one month study during 1st April 2021 to 30th April 2021 for Noise. Details of frequency of environmental sampling considered for the study are illustrated in Table 3.1 Table 3.1 Frequency of Environmental Monitoring Sampling Attributes Locations Parameters Frequency A. Air Environment

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Temperature, Hourly data for the Micro- Relative Humidity, period 1st Oct Meteorological Nr. Project Site Precipitation Wind 2020 to 31st Dec Data direction, Wind 2020. Speed 24 hour basis, 8 numbers of locations PM10, PM2.5, SOx, twice a week Ambient Air in the study area of 10 NOx, CO and Total during study Quality km radius. VOC period except CO and Total VOC 8 numbers of locations Once in Study B. Noise in the study area of 10 Noise Levels in dB(A) Period km radius Samples from 8 numbers Physical, Chemical of locations within 10 Once in Study C. Soil Quality Characteristics, Soil km radius from the Period Texture project site. D. Water Samples from 8 numbers Physical, Chemical, of locations within 10 Once in Study Ground Water Microbiological and km radius from the Period Heavy Metal project site. Samples from 7 numbers Physical, Chemical, of locations within 10 Once in Study Surface Water Microbiological and km radius from the Period Heavy Metal project site. 3.5 METHOD OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS The methods adopted for environmental sampling and analysis are illustrated in following Table: 3.2 Table 3.2 Method of Environmental Sampling and Analysis Methods Attributes Sampling/Preservation Analysis/Data Analysis Air Micro- Data collected on hourly basis meteorological using weather station as per CPCB NA Data Guideline. As per IS:5182, CPCB & Ambient Air Quality As per IS: 5182, CPCB & AWMA. AWMA Instrument : Sound level meter Survey carried out as per Noise CPCB guideline.

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IS 2720, Soil Testing in India IS 2720, Laboratory (Department of Agriculture and developed Method as per Cooperation). NABL requirement and Book - Soil Quality Soil Testing in India (Department of Agriculture and Cooperation). Water Ground Water Standard Methods for IS 3025 and Standard Examination of Water and Methods for Examination of Surface Water and Wastewater, 22nd edition, APHA Water and Wastewater, 22nd Marine Water 2012. edition, APHA 2012. 3.6 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCOPE. 3.6.1 Micrometeorology The study of micro meteorological data helps to understand the variations in the ambient air quality status in that region. The prevailing micrometeorological condition at project site plays a crucial role in transport and dispersion of air pollutants. The persistence of the predominant wind direction and wind speed at the project site decide the direction and extent of the air pollution impact zone. The principal variables which affect the micrometeorology are horizontal transport and dispersion, convective transport and vertical mixing and topography of the area towards local influences. Micrometeorological data were collected by using the wind monitor as per CPCB guideline which was installed near project site. All the micrometeorological data were collected on hourly basis. 3.6.1.1 Source of Meteorological Data Micrometeorological data were collected by using the weather station as per CPCB guideline which was installed near project site. All the micrometeorological data were collected on hourly basis for the period 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018. 3.6.1.2 Temperature During the study period minimum temperature was recorded 8.4 OC and maximum temperature was recorded as 31.9 OC. Temperature data were collected on hourly basis during the study period. 3.6.1.3 Humidity Humidity affects the nature and characteristics of pollutants in the atmosphere as it is the measure of amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Humidity helps suspended particulate matter to coalesce and grow in size to settle under the gaseous pollutants by providing them aqueous medium. During the study period minimum Humidity was recorded 19.80 % and maximum Humidity was recorded as 98 %.

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3.6.1.4 Wind speed and wind direction Hourly wind speed data were collected for the period 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018 with the help of wind monitor. The rate of dispersion, diffusion and transportation of pollutants in the atmosphere mainly depend on wind speed and its direction. Wind direction and velocity data have been collected during the study period. Dominant wind direction in the study period was from NE-SW during the study period. 3.6.1.5 Windrose Wind rose diagram is a graphical representation of the magnitude and direction of wind speed considering all the directions. From the knowledge of wind rose one can easily predict the direction and extent of spreading of the gaseous and particulate matter from the source. Wind rose diagram has been prepared by using hourly wind velocity and dominant wind direction data and is presented in Figure 3.4.

Figure 3.2 Wind Rose Diagram of 1st Oct 2018 to 31st Oct 2018 3.6.1.6 Interpretation of Micrometeorological Data During the study, wind blow was in the direction of NE-SW and wind speed range 0.2 to 19.0 km/h. Based on the wind direction and wind speed it is interpreted that maximum dispersion of air pollutant will be in SW direction during the period of 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018. 3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT Air is the Earth’s atmosphere having the gases in which living organisms live and breathe but air is being deteriorated day by day due to the anthropogenic and natural sources. In present scenario Industrialization, Energy production and the burning of fossil fuels has polluted the air environment. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out for the assessment of the existing status of background air quality in the study area. This will be useful for assessing the conformity of the ambient air quality to the standards even after commencement of the proposed project.

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3.7.1 Selection of Sampling Locations Following points were considered during the selection of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring locations.  Topography/terrain of the study area,  Regional synoptic scale climatologically norm’s,  Densely populated areas within the region,  Location of surrounding Industries,  Representation of regional background,  Facility for Ambient Air Monitoring,  Representation of valid cross – sectional distribution in downwind direction,  Avoidance of proximity of roads, construction activity or any other perturbing activity which may be temporary in nature, which may lead to some erroneous conclusions.  Availability of manpower, electricity, approach, sturdy structure and protection of samplers.  Dominant Wind Direction. To establish the baseline status around the project site of the study region, monitoring was conducted for 8 numbers of locations during 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018. At the time of location selection previous micrometeorological data was referred and general wind pattern in the study region was considered for the selection of minimum one location in the downwind direction. However, ambient air monitoring locations were selected in all the directions looking towards the possibility of change in wind pattern during the study period. Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations are presented in Figure 3.3 and Table 3.3.

Figure 3.3 Map Showing AAQ Monitoring Locations

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Table 3.3 Ambient Air Sampling Stations Distance & Description Latitude Code Location Direction /Longitude To capture fugitive 23°41'3.47"N Project Site Admin AAQ-1 0.3 m SW emission from 86° 3'38.62"E Building existing SAF 23°41'16.04"N AAQ-2 Village - Kenduwaduh 4 km, W Crosswind direction 86° 1'16.02"E 23°42'10.98"N AAQ-3 Village – Khutri 3 km, NW Upwind direction 86° 2'14.05"E 23°40'37.62"N AAQ-4 Village – Asansal 4 km, East crosswind direction 86° 6'59.72"E 23°40'25.86"N AAQ-5 Village – Suiadih 1.5 km, SE Crosswind direction 86° 4'24.41"E Densely populated 23°40'18.10"N AAQ-6 Bokaro Steel City 8 km, East Area 86° 8'40.11"E Village- 23°39'47.53"N AAQ-7 3 km, SW Downwind Direction Tanrmohanpur 86° 2'19.90"E Downwind direction 23°40'7.45"N AAQ-8 Village – Balidih 1.5 km, SW (nearest to MGLC) 86° 3'24.20"E 3.7.2 Frequency and Parameters for Sampling Sampling team was appointed with one FAE and Technical Assistant to carry out Ambient Air Quality Monitoring for 8 numbers of locations within 10 km radius from the project site. Sampling and analysis was carried out as per CPCB, IS 5182 and EPA and instrument operation manual for the parameters PM2.5, PM10, SOx, NOx, CO and Total VOC. After the completion of sampling, samples were brought to the laboratory in Ice box and filter box for analysis. Frequency of sampling was twice a week during study period. 3.7.3 Methodology for Sampling and Analysis Samples were collected by using the PM10 and PM2.5 micron dust samplers at suitable height from obstruction free area as per the availability of the facility. Sampling and Analysis was carried out as per CPCB Guideline, instrument operational manual and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute. Detail of reference method is presented in Table 3.4. Table 3.4 Methodology for Sampling and Analysis S. No Pollutant Test Method SOP No. WI/5.4/02-B/03,Issue No.1 1. PM 2.5 Date:01/01/2010, CPCB Guideline

2. PM10 IS 5182 (Part 13):2006/Reaffirmed 2012

3. SO2 IS 5182 (Part 2):2001/Reaffirmed 2012 4. NOx IS 5182 (Part 6):2006 Methods of Air sampling and Analysis 3rdEdition by 5. CO James P. Lodge JR. Editor AWMA. (CO Analyzer)

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3.7.4 Air Quality of Study Area Air quality at the project site ambient air quality analysis was conducted at the project site by weekly for three months from 1st October 2018 to 31st December 2018. Lab Reports are enclosed as Annexure-VI. The analysis reports are appended below in the Table-3.5 Table 3.5 Summary of Ambient Air Quality Concentrations in the Study Area during Winter Season (October 2018 to December 2018) PM PM NO SO CO Parameters 10 2.5 2 2 (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) AAQM 100 60 80 80 4000 Norms Project Site (AQM – 1) Min 58.5 31.6 18.4 6.7 470.0 Max 70.7 43.8 33.3 9.9 820.0 Mean 64.9 38.0 25.5 8.4 615.4 98 Percentile 70.7 43.8 32.0 9.7 787.8 Village- Kenduwaduh (AQM - 2) Min 57.0 30.3 16.3 6.1 300.0 Max 68.3 45.4 30.6 9.5 650.0 Mean 62.9 36.8 22.0 8.0 456.7 98 Percentile 67.8 45.1 28.7 9.5 627.0 Village- Khutri (AQM - 3) Min 38.9 29.3 13.9 6.1 260.0 Max 70.0 46.0 28.1 8.9 590.0 Mean 60.7 34.7 20.3 7.9 375.0 98 Percentile 69.6 45.0 26.3 8.9 571.6 Village- Asansal (AQM - 4) Min 47.6 32.1 25.2 6.0 400.0 Max 70.0 46.5 34.5 9.9 870.0 Mean 62.6 38.0 29.9 8.5 650.4 98 Percentile 69.6 45.9 34.0 9.9 837.8 Village - Suiadih (AQM - 5) Min 43.4 29.4 13.4 4.1 220.0 Max 69.8 43.2 25.4 7.5 480.0 Mean 60.8 37.1 19.5 5.7 306.3 98 Percentile 69.6 42.7 24.8 7.3 475.4 Bokaro Steel City (AQM - 6) Min 55.8 36.2 17.5 5.3 220.0 Max 70.8 50.4 31.3 8.0 480.0 Mean 65.9 45.2 23.3 6.8 306.3 98 Percentile 70.8 49.9 29.7 8.0 475.4 Village-Tanrmohanpur (AQM -7) Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 35

PM PM NO SO CO Parameters 10 2.5 2 2 (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) AAQM 100 60 80 80 4000 Norms Min 55.5 32.0 14.8 5.8 140.0 Max 70.9 49.1 28.9 9.0 540.0 Mean 65.7 38.4 20.7 7.4 320.4 98 Percentile 70.9 47.9 27.9 8.8 507.8 Village - Balidih (AQM - 8) Min 49.9 26.9 12.7 4.3 240.0 Max 70.0 44.0 26.7 9.7 590.0 Mean 59.9 33.6 19.3 6.3 417.9 98 Percentile 69.6 42.8 26.2 8.7 557.8

3.7.5 Summary of Ambient Air Quality  Results were compared with the standard for ambient air quality monitoring as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

 During the study PM10 was observed in the range of 38.90 – 70.90 µg/m3. Maximum

concentration of PM10 was found at Tanrmohanpur (Located in the downwind direction of the industrial area) & Bokaro (densely populated industrial township with high vehicle population)

 PM2.5 was observed in the range of 26.90 – 50.40 µg/m3. Maximum concentration of

PM2.5 was found at Tanrmohanpur (Located in the downwind direction of the industrial area) & Bokaro (densely populated industrial township with high vehicle population)

 SO2 concentration was observed in the range of 4.10 to 9.9 µg/m3, which is well within the standard limit.

 NOx concentration in was observed in the range of 12.7-34.5 µg/m3, which is well within the standard limit.  Monitoring and analysis was also carried out for CO. Result for the CO was found well within the norms.

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Graphical representations of pollutants are given below in Figures.

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100 PM10

80 Max Min 60 98 percentile 40 Limit 20

0 AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 AAQ4 AAQ5 AAQ6 AAQ7 AAQ8

Figure 3.4 PM10 Concentration in µg/m3

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20 Limit

0 AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 AAQ4 AAQ5 AAQ6 AAQ7 AAQ8

Figure 3.5 PM2.5 Concentration in µg/m3

70 60 PM2.5 50 Max 40 Min 30 98 percentile 20 Limit

0 AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 AAQ4 AAQ5 AAQ6 AAQ7 AAQ8

Figure 3.6 NO2 Concentration in µg/m3

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80 70 SO2 60 Max 50 40 Min 98 percentile 30 20 Limit 10 0 AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 AAQ4 AAQ5 AAQ6 AAQ7 AAQ8

3 Figure 3.7 SO2 Concentration in µg/m

3.7.6 Interpretation of Ambient Air Quality Data All the results of ambient air quality parameters have been found within the limit as per

NAAQS. PM10 and PM2.5 value is higher in Bokaro Steel City are due to high traffic an industry. 3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The movement of raw materials and personnel would result in a moderate increase in the traffic, which would not result in any drastic change in noise levels of the area. Background noise levels were measured using integrated sound level meter in 08 locations.

Table 3.6: Noise Monitoring Locations Were Located Within the Study Area Distance & Latitude/ Code Location Description Direction Longitute 23°40'55.11"N NQ-1 Project Site 0.3 m SW Industrial area 86° 3'32.75"E 23°41'16.04"N NQ-2 Village -Kenduwaduh 4 km, W Residential area 86° 1'16.02"E 23°42'10.98"N NQ-3 Village – Khutri 3 km, NW Residential area 86° 2'14.05"E 23°40'37.62"N NQ-4 Village – Asansal 4 km, East Residential area 86° 6'59.72"E 23°40'25.86"N NQ-5 Village - Suiadih 1.5 km, SE Residential area 86° 4'24.41"E Commercial 23°40'18.10"N NQ-6 Bokaro Steel City 8 km, East area (densely 86° 8'40.11"E populated) 23°39'47.53"N NQ-7 Village-Tanmohanpur 3 km, SW Residential area 86° 2'19.90"E 23°40'7.45"N NQ-8 Village - Balidih 1.5 km, SW Residential area 86° 3'24.20"E

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Figure 3.8 Map Showing the Study Region with Locations for Noise Table 3.7 Noise Levels in Study Area Station Ambient Noise Level Leq dB(A) Station location code Day Night NQ-1 Project Site 63.9 45.7 NQ-2 Village -Kenduwaduh 50.8 41.5 NQ-3 Village – Khutri 51.4 42.7 NQ-4 Village – Asansal 53.2 43.6 NQ-5 Village - Suiadih 49.3 39.5 NQ-6 Bokaro Steel City 70.2 65.2 NQ-7 Village-Tanmohanpur 54.7 44.1 NQ-8 Village - Balidih 53.8 41.5 Noise standards have been designated for different types of land use i.e. residential, commercial, industrial areas and silence zones, as per ‘The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, Notified by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, February 14, 2000. Different standards have been stipulated for day (6 AM to 10 PM) and night (10 PM to 6 AM). Lab Reports are enclosed as Annexure-V. The noise level study shows that the noise levels are meeting the acceptable norms. 3.8.1 Observations

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The values of noise observed in some of the rural areas are primarily owing to vehicular traffic and other anthropogenic activities. The baseline noise levels have been monitored at different locations as indicated in the Table 3.7 and graphical representation is given in Figure: 3.9. In rural areas wind blowing and chirping of birds would contribute to noise levels especially during the nights. Assessment of day noise levels around the study area are ranging between 50.80 to 70.20 dB (A) during study period. Whereas the night equivalents were in the range of 39.5 to 65.20 dB (A). From the results it can be seen that the Day equivalents and the Night equivalents were within the Ambient Noise standards of residential areas standards.

80 70 60 50 40 Day 30 Night 20 10 0 NQM1 NQM2 NQM3 NQM4 NQM5 NQM6 NQM7 NQM8 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring

Figure 3.9 The Graphical Representation of Noise Level Survey 3.8.2 Interpretation of Noise Data Based on noise level data obtained during the survey for residential area and industrial area, it is interpreted that noise levels are within the standard norms prescribed by MoEF&CC. Looking towards the increase in noise generating sources it is suggested that there is need to apply noise reducing devices at noise generating sources and generate public awareness. 3.9 WATER ENVIRONMENT 3.9.1 Reconnaissance Survey The impact has been assessed on randomly selected surface and ground water sources falling within the impact zone. In order to assess the existing water quality, the water samples were collected from ten different locations within the study area and analyzed as per the procedure specified in standard methods for examination of water and wastewater published by American Public Health Association and Bureau of Indian Standards (APHA/BIS). Selected water quality parameters for water resources of the study area have been used for describing the water environment and assessing the impacts on it. To assess the water quality impacts, water resources in the impact area have been grouped into 2 classes.  Ground water resources in the deeper strata of the ground  Surface water resources

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3.9.2 Sampling and Analysis All the water samples were collected and analyzed as per “Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater”, APHA 22nd edition, 2012. Water Samples for the analysis of physico-chemical parameters were collected in plastic carboy and parameter wise preserved onsite as per the technique defined in the book of APHA, 22nd edition, 2012. Temperature, pH and DO were analyzed onsite and samples were brought to the laboratory for the analysis of remaining parameters. 3.9.3 Ground Water and Surface Water Resources 8 ground water and 8 surface water samples were collected from the study area to assess the water quality during the study period. The ground water samples were drawn from the hand pumps and open wells being used by the villagers for their domestic needs and surface water from the water bodies within project site. The details of the locations are given in Table 3.10. Table 3.8 Water Sampling Locations (Ground & Surface Water) W.R.T. Site Remarks Code Name of the Station Latitude/ Direction Distance in Km Longitude 23°41'2.38"N GW-1 ---- Project Site 86° 3'37.74"E 23°41'23.73"N GW-2 Village - Kenduwaduh 4 KM, W 86° 1'3.45"E 23°42'11.12"N GW-3 Village - Khutri 3 KM, NW 86° 2'15.44"E 23°40'37.47"N GW-4 Village - Asansal 4 KM, East 86° 7'0.57"E 23°40'19.47"N GW-5 Village - Suiadih 1.5 KM, SE 86° 4'29.79"E 23°40'17.44"N GW-6 Bokaro Steel City 8 KM, East 86° 8'41.82"E 23°39'18.29"N GW-7 Village-Tanrmohanpur 3 km, SW 86° 3'24.15"E 23°40'3.86"N GW-8 Village - Balidih 1.5 KM, SW 86° 3'27.94"E Damodar River (Up 7 km North 23°44'55.68"N SW-1 Stream) 86° 3'31.87"E Damodar River (Down 7 km NE 23°44'5.62"N SW-2 Stream) 86° 6'15.38"E Garga Dam (Down 4.50 km South 23°38'40.41"N SW-3 Stream) 86° 4'6.64"E 8.50 km WSW 23°38'24.25"N SW-4 Garga River (Up Stream) 85°59'12.31"E Garga River (Down 6.50 km SSW 23°37'23.56"N SW-5 Stream) 86° 2'47.16"E

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W.R.T. Site Remarks Code Name of the Station Latitude/ Direction Distance in Km Longitude 5.50 km West 23°40'58.09"N SW-6 Kanjo River (Up Stream) 86° 0'15.17"E Kanjo River (Down 7 km NW 23°43'6.71"N SW-7 Stream) 86° 0'8.00"E

Figure 3.10 Ground Water Location Map

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Figure 3.11 Surface Water Location

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Table 3.9 Surface Water Results (Oct-2018)

Expantion of Fero Alloy Plant Bokaro Jharkhand Surface Water Quality (Oct-2018) S.W. 1 S.W. 2 S.W. 3 S.W. 4 S.W. 5 S.W. 6 S.W. 7 Garga River Garga River Kanjo River Kanjo River Damodar Damodar S.No. Parameter Unit (Upstream) (Downstream) (UpStream) (Down River River (Down Garga Dam stream) (Upstream) Stream) 1 pH value - 7.67 7.75 7.23 7.21 7.54 7.18 7.33 2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 6.3 6.0 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.1 5.9 3 BOD (3 Days at 27°C) mg/l 2.5 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.5 3.9 4.7 4 Free Ammonia (as N) mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 5 Sodium Adsorption Ratio -- 1.34 1.44 1.52 1.13 1.27 1.98 2.14 6 Boron mg/l 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 7 Conductivity µmhos/cm 433 453 519 477 526 506 537 8 Temperature (°C) 26.5 26.8 25.4 25.2 25.4 24.9 25.1 9 Turbidity NTU 5 7 10 12 15 8 11 10 Magnessium Hardness ( as CaCO3)mg/l 45.3 46.5 53.7 55.7 59.8 44.7 46.1 11 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 114 118 135 129 138 127 133 12 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 36 37 48 44 52 46 49 13 sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 30 33 32 26 28 35 38 14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 1.5 1.6 1.1 1.7 1.1 0.9 1.2 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.6 0.9 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.6 16 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 34 37 42 32 37 50 55 17 Potassium (as K) mg/l 2.3 2.8 1.9 5.1 5.8 4.7 4.9 18 TKN (as N) mg/l 0.75 0.75 0.68 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.5 19 Total Phosphorous (as P) mg/l 0.13 0.15 0.13 0.17 0.19 1.1 1.3 20 COD mg/l 12 10 14 16 18 15 21 21 Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH)mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 22 Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 23 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.13 0.17 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.14 24 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 25 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.12 0.17 0.11 0.15 0.11 0.16 0.17 26 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 28 Chromium (as Cr) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 29 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 30 TDS mg/l 260 272 311 286 316 304 322 Bacteriological Parameters 31 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 750 820 950 550 680 640 780 32 Faecal Coliform MPN/100ml 160 210 250 90 110 135 150

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Table 3.10: Ground Water Analysis Result (Oct - 2018) Expantion of Fero Alloy Plant Bokaro Jharkhand Ground water Quality Oct-2018 S.No Parameter Limit (IS-10500:2012) Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW-4 GW-5 GW-6 GW-7 GW-8 Desirable Limit Permissible Limit Kenduwaduh Kenduwaduh khutri Asansal vill. Suiadih Bokaro Steel City Tanrmohanpur Balidih 1 Colour 5 15 Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4 Turbidity 1 5 NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5 pH 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation - 7.19 7.18 7.49 6.97 7.65 7.55 7.48 7.97 6 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 198 246 256 197 212 245 219 256 7 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 No Relaxation mg/l 1.4 0.38 0.45 0.71 0.32 0.78 0.38 0.51 8 Chlorides (as Cl) 250 1000 mg/l 96 80 93 123 98 92 58 74 9 Fluoride (as F ) 1 1.5 mg/l 0.09 0.16 0.11 0.14 0.12 0.13 0.17 0.12 10 TDS 500 2000 mg/l 472 365 415 554 565 467 317 483 11 Calcium(as Ca2+) 75 200 mg/l 47 59 61 47 50 58 53 61 12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) 30 100 mg/l 19 23 25 19 21 24 21 25 13 Copper (as Cu) 0.05 1.5 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 14 Manganese(as Mn) 0.1 0.3 mg/l 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.08 15 Sulphate (as SO4) 200 400 mg/l 90 52 47 107 67 73 65 78 16 Nitrate(as NO3) 45 No Relaxation mg/l 14 10 11 18 14 12 11 14 17 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) 0.001 0.002 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 18 Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 19 Cadmium (as Cd) 0.003 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 20 Selenium ( as Se ) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 21 Arsenic (as As) 0.01 0.05 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 22 Cyanide (as CN ) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 23 Lead (as Pb) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 24 Zinc (as Zn) 5 15 mg/l 0.15 0.11 0.09 0.14 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.15 25 Anionic Detergent (as MBAS) 0.2 1 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 26 Chromium (as Cr6+) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 27 Mineral oil 0.5 No Relaxation mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 28 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 140 124 156 147 210 165 196 204 29 Aluminum (as Al) 0.03 0.2 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 30 Boron (as B) 0.5 1 mg/l 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Bacteriological Parameter 1 Total Coliform MPN/100ml Shall not be detectable Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) Not Detected (<2) 2 E.coli E.coli /100ml Shall not be detectable Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

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3.9.4 Summary of Ground Water Quality The test results were compared with the Drinking Water Specification: IS: 10500, 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012). Lab Reports are enclosed as Annexure-VI and summarized as under.  pH was observed in the range of 6.97 – 7.97 which meets with desirable norms.  Total dissolved solid were recorded in the range of 317 to 565 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water Near Tanrmohanpur and maximum at Tubewell water near vill. Suiadih.  Total hardness was in the range of 197-256 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near asansal & maximum at Tube well water Near Khutri.  Total Alkalinity was found in the range of 124-210 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh & maximum at Tube well water Near vill. Suiadih.  Iron was found in the range of 0.32-1.40 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near suiadih and maximum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh.  As microbiological parameters MPN analysis was also carried out and it was found Nil. 3.9.5 Interpretation of Ground Water Quality Data On the basis of test results obtained it is interpreted that results of all sampling locations meet with the BIS standard. For the observations, it seems that ground water of the study area is suitable for drinking purpose. 3.9.6 Summary of Surface Water Quality The following description is based on the analysis of the samples:  During the analysis pH of the samples was found in the range of 7.18-7.75.  TDS analysis was also carried out for surface water sample and it was found in the range of 260-311 mg/L.  DO measured during analysis was found in the range of 6.3-6.4 mg/L.  COD measured during analysis was found in the range of 12-14 mg/L.  BOD measured during analysis was found in the range of 2.5-3 mg/L.  MPN test was also carried out for this surface water sample and it was found positive. It indicates towards the fecal contamination in surface water body. 3.9.7 Interpretation of Surface Water Quality Data Based on test result data comparison study, it is interpreted that Damoder River water quality meet the Surface Water Quality Standards (as per IS: 2296) and fall under Class C – Drinking water with conventional treatment followed by disinfection. Results of COD, BOD and DO have been found satisfactory. In case of water sampling at different locations (Ponds), the results are also falls under Class C of standard. Damoder River and Ponds water should not be directly used in drinking purpose but it can be used in drinking after conventional treatment followed by disinfection. Surface Water Lab reports are attached as Annexure-VII.

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3.10 SOIL ENVIRONMENT The soil in the proposed project site is mainly grayish loamy sand. Soil for agricultural land is fertile and suitable for crop production. In order to assess the quality of soil in the study area, three numbers of soil samples were collected during the field survey. 3.10.1 Soil Quality The present study on soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics in the study area surrounding the project site. The study has been addressed with the following objectives.  To determine the base line characteristics  To determine the soil characteristics of proposed project site.  To determine the impact of industrialization/urbanization on soil characteristics  To determine the impacts on soils from agricultural productivity point of view. 3.10.2 Soil Sampling Locations Details of the soil sampling locations are given in below:- Table 3.11 : Soil Sampling Location Distance & Direction from Latitude Code Location Project Site /Longitude 23°41'2.38"N SQ-1 Project Site Industrial Land 86° 3'37.74"E 2.50km, West (Agriciltural 23°40'58.94"N SQ-2 Village-Kenduwaduh Land) 86° 1'58.92"E 23°41'47.23"N SQ-3 Village-khutri 2km, NW (Agriciltural Land) 86° 2'55.96"E 6 km West (Agriciltural 23°40'47.63"N SQ-4 Village-Asansal Land) 86° 7'10.57"E 1km, SE (Non Agriciltural 23°40'46.41"N SQ-5 Village-Suiadih Land) 86° 4'8.96"E SQ-6 Village-Bokaro Steel 8 km, East (Industrial Land) 23°40'15.38"N City 86° 8'45.29"E 23°39'21.44"N SQ-7 Village-Tanrmohanpur 3 km, SW (Agriciltural Land) 86° 3'4.66"E 1.50 km, SW (Agriciltural 23°40'12.06"N SQ-8 Village-Balidih Land) 86° 3'26.92"E

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Figure 3.12 Map showing the Study Region with Locations for Soil

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Table 3.12 : Soil Quality Result Expantion of Fero Alloy Plant Bokaro Jharkhand Soil Quality Data Dec- 2018 S.No Parameter Unit SQ-1 SQ2 SQ3 SQ4 SQ5 SQ-6 SQ-7 SQ-8 Project site Kenduwaduh khutri Asansal vill. Suiadih Bokaro Steel City Tanrmohanpur Balidih 1 Texture - Sandy loam Sandy Clay loam Sandy loam Sandy Clay loam Clay Loam Sandy Clay Loam Sandy loam Clay Loam Sand % 64.9 56.2 61.5 53.4 50.2 56.2 63.5 44.1 Silt % 19.4 21.1 21.4 22.7 27.3 19.6 19.6 23.2 Clay % 15.7 22.7 17.1 23.9 22.5 24.2 16.9 32.7 2 pH - 7.85 8.16 7.73 8.24 8.14 7.74 7.82 7.92 3 Electrical Conductivity µmhos/cm 369 561 432 645 482 542 365 428 4 Cation exchange capacity meq/100 gm 12.8 14.0 12.9 15.3 14.8 13.0 14.2 14.2 5 Potassium meq/100 gm 0.28 0.32 0.31 0.37 121.0 128.7 0.29 144.0 6 Sodium meq/100 gm 0.47 0.51 0.43 0.58 126.5 119.6 0.67 133.4 7 Calcium meq/100 gm 8.82 9.26 9.17 10.21 1922 1790 9.65 1874 8 Magnesium meq/100 gm 3.25 3.91 2.94 4.13 518 381 3.61 462 9 Sodium Absorption Ratio - 0.61 0.63 0.55 0.68 0.66 0.67 0.82 0.71 10 Water Holding Capacity % 24.6 27.4 25.8 28.4 28.5 27.2 29.5 29.9 11 Porosity % 40.2 35.3 37.6 34.7 35.4 36.5 38.7 34.8 12 Permeability cm/hrs 2.3 1.9 2.2 1.8 2.4 2.0 2.1 1.8 13 Total kjehdahl Nitrogen % 0.041 0.052 0.044 0.049 0.041 0.039 0.042 0.043 14 Phosphorus(Olsen’s) mg/kg 6.5 7.6 6.5 7.3 7.1 7.3 7.8 7.1 15 Organic Matter % 0.27 0.32 0.31 0.34 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.33

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3.10.3 Observations Soil is the media for supplying the nutrients for plant growth. Nutrients are available to plants at certain pH and pH of soils can reflect by addition of pollutants in it either by air, or by water or by solid waste or by all of these. In order to establish the baseline status of soil characteristics, soil samples were collected from 08 sampling locations. The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.73 to 8.24 with Phosphorus of 6.5 to 7.8 mg/kg and 24 with Electrical Conductivity of 365 to 645µmhos/cm. The concentration of Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Loamy Sandy at project site. Lab Reports are enclosed as Annexure-VIII. 3.10.4 Interpretation of Soil Data Based on soil analysis data it is concluded that soils are neutral to slightly alkaline at sampling locations. The soils are medium in nitrogen and phosphorus and medium to high in potassium. The N, P and K content is also moderate. 3.11 LAND USE PATTERN OF STUDY AREA Studies on land use aspects of eco system play an important role to identify sensitive issues and to take appropriate action for maintaining ecological homeostasis in the region. The main objective of this section is to provide a baseline status of the area, so that temporal changes due to the proposed project on the surroundings can be assessed in future. Data Used: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Satellite Data: Land sat 8 cloud free data has been used for Land use /Land cover analysis, Satellite Sensor–OLITIRS multi-spectral digital data has been used for the preparation of land use/ land cover map of present study. Survey of India reference map on 1:50,000 scales have been used for the preparation of base map and geometric correction of satellite data. Ground truthing has been carried out to validate the interpretation accuracy and reliability of remotely sensed data, by enabling verification of the interpreted details and by supplementing with the information, which cannot be obtained directly on satellite imagery. Methodology: The methodology used for the study consists of following components. Methodology Adopted for Thematic Data Extraction from the Satellite Imageries ARC/GIS 10.0 software were used for the project. Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the land use land cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data. Methodology used for land use classification and mapping is presented in Figure 3.15.

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Figure 3.13 Methodology used for land use classification 3.11.1 Findings The spatial distribution of various land use/ land cover is given in Table 3.15 and Figure 3.25. The data base on land use/ land cover belongs to project area and 10 km radius of the project area is discussed as follows: Table 3.13: Land Use/ Land Cover Analysis S. No. Land use/ land cover Area in ha. Percentage (%) 1. 1. Settlement 6289.56 19.58 2. 2. Water Bodies 691.83 2.15 3. 3. Stony Waste 745.65 2.32 4. 4. River 392.31 1.22 5. 5. Industries 2969.46 9.21 6. 6. Forest 2379.87 7.41 7. Open Scrub 9855.18 30.69 8. Agricultural Land 8788.05 27.36 Total 32,111.91 100

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Figure 3.14 Land use Map of Study Area

Figure 3.15 False Color Composite (FCC) map of study area

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Figure 3.16 DEM Map of Study Area 3.12 GEOLOGY & SOIL The district extends between 23.26”- 23.57” North Latitude and 85.34” - 86.26” East Latitude. Bokaro uplands (in the western part), Bokaro-Chas uplands (middle part), Damodar - Barakar Basin (eastern part), are the Physical Divisions of which Bokaro - Chas uplands is the major physical division in the district. The region forms the south-western portion of the district. It extends from the north to the south. River Damodar forms it’s northern boundary. The region is bounded by the state of West Bengal in the south, Damodar - Barakar Basin in the east and by Giridih district in the west. It comprises the major portion of Chas and small portion of Chandankiyari C.D. Blocks. The entire region has undulating surface. The height varies between 200 m to 282 m. The general slope of the region is from the west to the east. Damodar is the main river which flows along with its tributaries like Garga and Parga in this tract. Minor rivers which flow in the district are Bokaro, Kunar, Khusa and Uri. The other river of the district is Gobei, which flows through Chandankiyari block area and Konar in Gomia block. Scattered patches of forest are found all over the region. Its geology is related to Chotanagpur gneiss. Soil is Ustalfs-Aqualfs-Ochrepts. The average annual rainfall is 1,291.2 mm. Paddy, Millets and pulses are the main crops of the region. The district is located at an elevation of 200-546 m. from mean sea level. The highest peaks are Dhamdharwatoli (740 m.), Lugu Pahar (1070 m.), Chainpur (700m.), Bhaski (793 m.). All these peaks are found in the western part of the district. Ravines are found in the western part of the district having rugged topography. Major portion of the district is comprised of Chotanagpur Gneiss and small patches of Goudwana formations with thick layers of coal.

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The Bermo - Phusro Coal field area is entirely situated in this district and is rich for coal. A part from coal other minerals for extraction are Stone, Stone Boulders. Production of Stone Chip is also done. Soil The soils occurring in different landforms have been characterised during soil resource mapping of the state and three soil orders namely Entisols, Inceptisols and Alfisols were observed in Bokaro district. Alfisols were the dominant soils covering 62.0 percent of TGA followed by Inceptisols (21.4 %) and Entisols (12.7 %). The soils of Bokaro district can be broadly grouped into the soil developed in different formation lik Granite or Granite Gneiss of Archean Age, Sand Stone and shale’s of Gondwana Foundation and Alluvial Plain. Texturally the soils of Bokaro district have been classified into four classes as:- a ) Stony and Gravelly: These are low grade soils having a large admixture of cobbles, pebbles and gravels generally found at the base of the hills. b) Sandy Soils: It is found near the stream beds containing 60% sand and is easily drained. These are poor in respect of fertility and require heavy manuring. c) Loamy Soils: These consist mostly of detritus of decomposed rocks and vegetables matter. It is suitable for cultivation. Normally these are found in valleys near the hills. d) Clayey Soils: These soils are found near tank beds. It is sticky soils. Their water bearing capacity is very high. The area is very fertile but yielding capacity improved with addition of sand, lime and organic manures etc. Soil Fertility Status Soil fertility status of Bokaro district has been studied by National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Kolkata in association with Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Soil fertility status of Bokaro district is summarized herewith. The soil pH ranges from 4.4 to 7.2. Soils of strongly acid reaction covers 41.2% area fallowed by moderately acid (27.1%), very strongly acid (16.3%), slightly acid (6.0 %) and extremely acid (2.5 %). Soils of 2.2% area of the district are neutral in reaction. The organic carbon content in the district ranges from 0.09 to 3.9%. Soils of majority area (83.4%) have high in organic carbon content. Medium and low organic carbon content constitutes 7.4 and 4.5% area, respectively. All the soils of district are sufficient in available iron and manganese whereas soils of 2.1 and 0.3% area are deficient in available zinc and copper, respectively. Available boron content in the soils ranges between 0.22 to 5.90 mg/kg and 9.1% area of district are deficient (<0.50 mg/kg).

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Table 3.14 Major soil types in Bokaro district

Source: NBSS&LUP, BAU

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3.13 HYDROGEOLOGY Ground water in the district is mainly replenished by the atmospheric precipitation. In flucent seepages from canal, streams and other surface water bodies, also contributes to the Ground water in the district. The hydrogeological condition of the district is very complicated due to vide variability of geology, topography, drainage and mining activity. Hydrogeological map is presented in Fig-3.19. The district of Bokaro can be sub divided broadly into two hydrogeological units:-  Fissured Formation  Porus Formation or Unconsolidated Formation Based on the degree of consolidation the fissured formation can be further sub divided into two namely:- 1. Consolidated Formation: Groundwater occurs in the area under confined to semi confined conditions. The fractured linaments are found to be an effective factor in facilitating Ground Water movement and storage. 2. Semi Consolidated Formation: Ground water occur in this formation under confined to Semi Confined condition. These are found in the Central part of the district. Unconsolidated Formation: It occupies the low laying area covered with recent alluvium deposited mainly by Damodar, Konar and Jamunia rivers. The ground water occurs in these areas under water table condition.

Figure 3.17 Hydrogeology Map of Bokaro District

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DEPTH TO WATER LEVEL CGWB has established 12 no. of network of observation wells for monitoring of ground water level to know the behaviour of ground water regime in the district. These wells are monitored every year in January, May, August and November. It has been shown in Table-3.20. During Pre – Monsoon season in the district the minimum and maximum water level were observed as 5.3mbgl (Pindrajoria) and 15.0 mbgl (Mahuda) respectively. The water level in northern part of the district shows more than 10 mbgl. The water level in Chas area is more than 10 mbgl. Water level varies from 5 to 8 mbgl in the central and eastern part of the district.

Source: CGWB Figure 3.18 Pre-Monsoon Water Level Map The water level during the Post Monsoon season of the district ranges 1.70 to 8. 0 mbgl. The water level in northern, western and eastern part is within 5.0 mbgl. The water level in Chas area is 8 mbgl. Water level in the central and southern part of the district varies between 5 to 10 mbgl.

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Figure 3.19 Post-Monsoon Water Level Map

Table 3.15 Pre and Post Monsoon Water Level Data of Bokaro district in 2012 Location Pre-Monsoon (in mbgl) Post-Monsoon (in mbgl) Chas 12.65 8.00 Pindrajora 5.3 1.75 Chandrapura 5.14 1.70 Gomia 10.60 3.11 Petarbar 10.40 6.00 Jaina more 12.00 6.82 Tenughat 6.50 3.09 Nawadih 6.12 3.99

3.14 DRAINAGE PATTERN The drainage pattern of the area is mostly dendritic with Damodar River and Garga nadi forming the major drainage in the area and Garga reservoir being the onlymajor reservoir present in the area. The Damodar River is the most important river in the district which flows from West to East in the Central part of the district. The major tributaries of Damodar are Konar and Jamuniya. The minor tributaries of the Damodar River are Isri, Gobai, Tasharkhan, Kadwa, Khanju etc. The drainage system is mainly confined to weak zones viz. joints, fracturs and faults. Drainage map

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Figure 3.20 Drainage Map the Study Area (10 KM)

Figure 3.21 Drainage Map of Bokaro District S Source: District Ground Water Brochure, Bokaro District, Jharkhand, Ministry of Water Resources, Central Ground Water Board, 2007

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Figure 3.22 Drainage Map the Study Area (Satellite Imaginary) 3.15 SEISMIC STATUS The Project site is located in an area which is falling in seismic Zone III (Source: IS 1893 (Part 1):2002). Map showing the project site is given below. According to GSHAP data, the district Paschim Bardhaman of West Bengal falls in a region of moderate intensity zone.

Project Site

Figure 3.23 Seismic map of India

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3.16 SOCIO-ECONOMICS OF THE STUDY AREA Any developmental activity exerts a direct impact on the socio-economic environment of the region. Usually, the beneficial impacts such as better job opportunities, 0improved education, communication, energy, housing, health, transportation facilities etc. outweighs the adverse impacts, if any. The study of socio-economic component of environment is incorporating various facets, viz. demographic structure, availability of basic amenities such as housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication and power supply, prevailing diseases in the region as well as features such as places of tourist attraction and monuments of archaeological importance. The study of these parameters helps in identifying predicting and evaluating the likely impacts due to project activity in the surrounding region. The proposal is a regularization project for accordance of Environmental Clearance. Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited (SBAPL) is a registered company under the company’s act for setting up anferro alloys plant. The proposed project is an expansion of existing plant and will be located in the same location within the existing project site for which the area is available. The project site is at Gorabali/ Balidih, village of Chas Tehsil of Bokaro district which has location advantage for its proximity to Manganese Ore, Coke, Coal, Quartz, Dolomite etc and raw material source, nearness to rail and road. It is also very near to the state capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi and industrial towns, Jamshedpur. Baseline data such as demographic pattern, occupational status, educational, health and other amenities as existing in the study area have been studied. METH ODOLOGY The methodology adopted in the assessment of socio-economic condition in the study area is as given below:  The primary data on socioeconomic profile was collected through site observation, interviews with the key-informants and group discussions in the selected villages.Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, respondent (male-female) and school teachers were interviewed for the collection of socio-economic baseline information during the site visit by ABC team. The secondary data includes demographic profile, and employment pattern have been sourced from Primary Census Abstract-2011 of Jharkhand and Infrastructure resource base has been extracted from District Census Handbook; Census of India, 2011.  http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2010_PART_B_DCHB_BOKARO.pdf SOURCES OF INFORMATION As per the scope of this study, the information on socio-economic aspects has been gathered and compiled from several secondary sources. These include Taluk Office, Collectorate, Agriculture Department, Irrigation Department, Central Ground Water Board, Directorate of Census Operation, Jharkhand etc. The demographic data have mainly been compiled from the Census of India 2011. The socio-economic details are briefly described in the following sections. This section includes the present status of the Socio-Economic Environment in the study area.

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To determine the baseline socioeconomic pattern, at and around the project site, the required data have been obtained from the published data. Socio-economic baseline data were collected for the following indicators:  Demographic Structure  Economic Structure  Availability of Basic Amenities The major demographic and economic structure of the study area are classified into the population, literacy rate and workers details. DISTRICT PROFILE This district of Bokaro was created on 1st April, 1991 by taking out Chas and Chandankiyari C.D.Blocks of Dhanbad district and the entire Bermo Subdivision of Giridih district and then merging them to form a new district. Bokaro district is bounded on the east by Dhanbad district and some portion of West Bengal State, on the west by Ramgarh district, on the south by Purulia district of West Bengal and on the north by parts of Giridih, Hazaribag and Dhanbad districts. The district extends between 23.26” to 23.57” North Latitude and 85.34” to 86.26” East Latitude. The district is located at an elevation of 200-546 m. from mean sea level. The Settlement Report for Manbhum, 1928 and the District Gazetteer for Dhanbad, 1964 are the sources available to trace some historical background of newly created district of Bokaro. As a matter of fact, not much information is available for Bokaro district exclusively. The early history of the greater part of the area is difficult to trace, as the present district of Bokaro forms only a small and insignificant part of Manbhum. In the Settlement Report of Manbhum, It has been stated that no rock inscription, no copper plates or old coins were discovered in course of the survey and settlement operations. The oldest authentic documents produced were all on paper and they are barely a hundred years old. Earlier, district of Bokaro, which till 1991 Census was part of Dhanbad district, was in turn, part of the old district of Manbhum. Manbhum derived its name from Raja Man Singh who got this territory as a gift from Emperor Akbar. Later on the extremely vast and far-flung district of Manbhum, got divided into Birbhum, Manbhum and Singhbhum. The District of Dhanbad was created on 24.10.1956 on the recommendation of the State Reconstitution Commission. The then district of Dhanbad consisted of two subdivisions, viz., Dhanbad Sadar & Baghmara. On .01.04.1991 the Baghmara Subdivision, known as Chas Subdividion, became part and parcel of Bokaro district. The area now forming part of Bokaro district was inhabited primarily by the people of Kolar race. During Akbar’s time, Raja Man Singh led his troops from Bhagalpur to Midnapur through Jharkhand area and he might have passed through the areas covered by Bokaro districtBokaro district is connected to Dhanbad, Ranchi, Purulia, Ramgarh, Giridih and Patna. Distance of Bokaro from different places is mentioned below: Ramgarh 80 km Ranchi(Via Ramgarh) 130 km

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Ranchi(via Jhalda) 165 km Dhanbad 45 km Giridih 110 km Jamshedpur 135 km Patna(Via Ramgarh) 370 km Bermo 40 km Tenughat 45 km Jainamore 20 km Kasmar 35 km Petarwar 35 km Gomia 60 km Source:- https://bokaro.nic.in/district-profile/ VILLAGE The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village which has definite surveyed boundaries. The revenue village may comprise of one or more hamlets but the entire village is treated as one unit for presentation of data. STUDY AREA The study area was defined as an area within 10 km radius around the proposed project site. Total 38 villages are coming within the 10 km radius of the study area. The villages are from Gorabali, Balidih, Koradih, Khutri, Thakurtanr, Hartoli, Jaina More of Chas Tehsil and of Bokaro District and 9 urban areas are existing in the study area. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT According to the 2011 census Bokaro district has a population of 2,062, 330. The district has a population density of 715 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,770/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16..01%. Bokaro has a sex ratio of 922 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 72.01%. Table 3.17 : Demography Profile

Total 635 Number of Villages Inhabited 611 Uninhabited 24 Total 27 Number of Towns Statutory 2 Census 25 Total 2,062,330 Population Males 1,072,807 Females 989,523 Rural Total 1,078,686

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Males 554,954 Females 523,732 Total 983,644 Urban Males 517,853 Females 465,791 Total 72.01% Literates Males 83 Females 61 Total 14.15% Scheduled Castes Males 14.38% Females 14.65% Total 12.40% Scheduled Tribes Males 12.05% Females 12.77% Source: Census 2011, Bokaro District, Jharkhand State

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA (Primary Survey) RURAL  Total number of households are about 21,259  The total area of the rural region covered in the study area is about 22669.7 hectares  Total population of villages under the study area is 113665 out of which having males are 5,8266 (51.26%) and females are 5,5399 (48.74%)  The average family size is about 5.3 persons per family  Density of population i.e the number of people living per unit of an area (e.g. per square mile); is about 501 persons per square mile in the rural area of the study area  Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males) is 950 which indicates that sex ratio is higher in rural study area than Bokaro district.  Out of the total population, the population of children within the age of 0-6 age-group is about 17311 (15.22%)  Child Sex ratio is 922 i.e No.of female child per 1000 male child  Scheduled caste population is 9536 (8.38%) and Scheduled tribes populations are about 27392 i.e 24.09%.  Out of the total population in the region 64581 i.e 56.81% are literates URBAN  Total number of households in the urban region are about 23,751.  Total population of villages under the study area is 12,1992 out of which having males are 63,804 (52.30%) and females are 58,188 (47.69%)  The average family size is about 5.1 persons per family

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 Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males) is 911 which indicates that females are less in number than their male counterpart in the urban study area than rural and also Bokaro district  Out of the total population, the population of children within the age of 0-6 age-group is about 16750 (13.73%)  Child Sex ratio is 899 i.e No. of female child per 1000 male child  Scheduled caste population is 18209 (14.92%) and Scheduled tribes population is about18561 i.e 15.21%.  Out of the total population in the region 82936 i.e 67.98% are literates It can be inferred from the data obtained that the rural area is densely populated while it is observed that the child sex ratio in both the rural and urban region is low as compared to adult female population. Though the literacy level of the urban region is higher but it is observed that the sex ratio and child sex ratio is low as compared to the rural area. Scheduled tribe population is higher than the scheduled caste population in the area. OCCUPATIONAL PATTERN/ ECONOMIC RESOURCE BASE ‘Work’ has been defined as participation in any economically productive activity. Such participation may be physical or mental. Persons on leave and under training are also treated as workers. However, rent receivers and pensioners are not treated as workers. TOTAL WORKERS Occupational pattern of any region mainly depends upon its economically active group i.e. the working populations involved in different economically productive activities. The total workers further categorized as main worker, marginal and the non-working population. The workers coming under the main and marginal workers category are cultivators, agricultural labors and those engaged in livestock, forestry, fishing, hunting, and plantations, orchards and allied activities, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, processing, servicing and repairs in household industry, construction trade and commerce, transport, storage & communication, and other services A. MAIN WORKERS Main workers are those who have worked for a major part of the year (i.e. at least six months or 183 days). Main activity of a person who was engaged in more than one activity was reckoned in terms of time disposition. 18,458 (22.10%) of the total population comes under the main workers category from the villages coming in the project site. Main workers are further classified into 4 categories viz., cultivators, agricultural laborers and household workers and other main workers CULTIVATORS For purposes of the Census a person is classified as cultivator if he or she is engaged in cultivation on land owned or held from government or held from private persons or for payment in money, kind or share. The person who is engaged either as employer, single worker or family worker in cultivation of land is recognized as a cultivator. Cultivation involves

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Final EIA/EMP Report w.r.t Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product mix of Silico manganese, Ferro manganese and Ferro silicon) at Phase–IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand- 827014 by M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited ploughing, sowing, harvesting and production of cereals and millet crops such as wheat, paddy, jowar, bajra, ragi, etc., and other crops such as sugarcane, tobacco, ground-nuts, tapioca, etc., and pulses, raw jute and kindred fiber crop, cotton, cinchona and other medicinal plants, fruit growing, vegetable growing or keeping orchards or groves, etc. Cultivation does not include the following plantation crops–tea, coffee, rubber, coconut and betel-nuts (areca). Maximum populations in the study area are engaged as ‘Cultivators’ i.e depended on agriculture. The cultivator population within the rural area is 9,828 i.e 41.40% while of the urban area is 1,669 (5.9%) It can be concluded from the data the populations in the villages are mainly engaged in agriculture activity. AGRICULTURAL LABORERS Persons working on land owned by others for wages or share in the yield have been treated as agricultural laborers. Out of the total main worker category agricultural laborers population in rural are about 2504 (10.54%) and in urban 624 (2.22%). LABORERS IN HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRY The laborers engaged in household activity are quite low in all the study area. Among the total main workers very few population are engaged in household activity i.e 583 (2.45%) in rural area and very few population in urban area are 390 (1.3%). OTHER WORKERS All main workers i.e. those who have been engaged in some economic activity during the last one year and who are neither cultivators nor agricultural laborers or household industry workers are classified as other main workers. The type of workers that come under this category includes factory workers, plantation workers, those in trade, commerce, business, transport, construction, political or social works, all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, priests, entertainers, artists etc. Maximum population of the study area of urban area is engaged in other activity 25,413 (90.45%). It can be concluded that maximum population from the villages are engaged in other activities which means either in service or business activity. B. MARGINAL WORKERS Marginal workers are those who have worked any time in the year for less than six months or 183 days but have not worked for a major part of the year. The population of marginal workers within the rural area comprises of about 15.22% are from rural area while 4.40% are from urban area of the total population. C. NON-WORKERS Non-Workers are those who have not worked any time at all in the year. Non-workers constitute householders, students, dependents, retired persons etc. The economy of the study area is primarily based on agriculture. The agriculture sector has thus absorbed a major portion of the working force.

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The categories of main workers, marginal workers & non-workers are complementary to each other. Therefore, in areas where the proportion of main workers & marginal workers are high, the proportion of non-workers would be naturally low. At present main workers category outweighs the marginal and non-workers in the study area. The proportion of female main worker population is high as compared to their male worker counterpart because in general rural areas offer more opportunities for men & women to work in agriculture & animal husbandry etc. In view of the labor intensive nature of agricultural economy, a large number of women are required to participate in work especially during the peak seasons of agricultural operations like sowing & harvesting which are to be carried out in a short span of time covering large areas in each village. It is being observed that the 63.88% population is unemployed in villages while 72.56% are from urban area. INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCE BASE The details of infrastructure resources base of the study area with reference to education, medical facility, water supply, post and telegraph, transportation, communication facility, power supply, existence of nearest town etc. are presented below. The significant features of these important parameters for each study area are discussed as below: EDUCATIONAL FACILITY The numbers of educational institution in the study area are primary schools (42), middle school (25), and Secondary schools (11). In some villages it is extended to high schools. For further studies people have to avail the facility from the nearest town. DRINKING WATER FACILITY The numbers of major sources of drinking water in the study area are treated Tap water (8) village, Covered Wells ( 2), uncovered wells ( 50) Hand Pump (52) in the villages of the study area. SANITATION & DRAINAGE FACILITY Sanitation facility is good in the villages of the study area. Villages only have the open drainage system available in 17 villages while the closed drainage system is available in only in few village COMMUNICATION FACILITY Communication facility is available in the form of Post office is villages and telephone connections are available in many villages. At the present time most of the villagers have mobile phones for communication. TRANSPORTATION FACILITY Public Bus Service is the main mode of transportation available in study area. APPROACH ROAD

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Pucca roads are available in 18 villages while Kuccha road is available in 22 villages. This shows that the approach roads are available in all the villages which makes easier to travel to long distances. POWER SUPPLY Electricity is available for domestic use in villages of the study area but is available for only 10- 12 hours a day. Electricity is not available for agriculture and commercial purpose. AVAIL ABILI TY OF INFRAS TRUCTURE Availability of infrastructure and facilities denote the level of overall development in the study area. The list of industries, schools, colleges and hospitals located near the study area is given below:- 3.17 CONCLUSION There are total 38 villages are present in study area. In rular area total household are 21259 and average family size is 5.3 persons. In urban are total number of households are 23751 and average final size is 5.1 persons. Maximum population in area depends upon agriculture. The numbers of educational institution in the study area are primary schools (42), middle school (25), and Secondary schools (11). In some villages it is extended to high schools. Drinking facility is good in the study area and Sanitation facility is good in the villages of the study area. Villages only have the open drainage system available in 17 villages while the closed drainage system is available in only in few villages. Communication facility is available in the form of Post office is villages and telephone connections are available in many villages. Public Bus Service is the main mode of transportation available in study area. 3.18 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY FLORA Terrestrial Flora  Terrestrial and Aquatic flora of the project areas is classified in to:  Agriculture crops cultivated (cereals, pulses and vegetables) during rainy season (Kharif) and post rainy months of winter season (Rabi);  Commercial crops;  Natural vegetation of Forest type includes endemic species, endangered category and Aquatic flora.  Plantations and Agro-forestry species and  Grass lands Core Zone: Terrestrial Flora There is almost no vegetation except few plants & local shrubs. Agricultural crop and Vegetables / Commercial crops are not present within the core zone of the project. Following species are present within the core zone. The area does not have any rare or endangered species.

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Table 3.16 List of Natural Vegetation in Core Zone Botanical Name Family name Common Name TREES Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simarubaceae Maharukh Azadirachta indica (L.) A.Juss. Meliaceae Neem Murraya Koenigii(L.) Spreng Rutaceae Curry leaf Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. Arecaceae Wild date Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Ber HERB/SHRUB Alysicarpus hamosus Edgew Leguminosae Simple leaved legume Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae Punarnava Calotropis gigantea (L.) R.Br. Apocynaceae Indian mader Cassia tora L. Leguminosae Panwar Cromolena odorata (L.) King& Rob. Asteraceae Jack in the bush Croton bonblandianus Baill Euphorbiaceae Euphorbiaceae weed Cyanodon dactylon L. Poaceae Durva Cyperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae Musta Ehretia laevis Roxb. Boraginaceae Chamror Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae Asthma weed Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit Lamiaceae Van tulasi Ipomoea carnea Jacq Convolvulaceae Bush morning glory, Besharam Lantana camera L. Verbenaceae Raimuniya

Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin Poaceae Kyasuma grass

Phyla nodiflora (L.) Grene Verbenaceae Jalapippali Herb/ Phyllanthus amarus Schum&Thonn. Phyllanthaceae Bhumiamala Shrub Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir Phyllanthaceae Kambojini Sida rhombifolia L. Malvaceae Arrow leaf sida Soalnum sisymbrifolium Lamk Solanaceae Sticky night shade Sphaeranthus indicus L. Asteraceae Gorak mundi Tinospora sinensis(Lour) Merr. Menispermaceae Geloe Tridax procumbens L. Asteraceae Butten weed Vitex negundo L. Verbenaceae Nir gundi Climbers Cansjera rheedi J.Gmelin Opeliaceae False oilve Source:-Primary Survey

Buffer Zone: Terrestrial Flora Agricultural Crops Crop fields located close to Kaluapathra, Masmohan, Halwadi, Chosdhara, Basaria, Matkama, Barka villages were surveyed for enlisting agricultural crops. The information for the same is

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Vegetables / Commercial crops Commercial crops cultivated in the area are vegetables. These are cultivated mostly in the backyard / farms by local people for meeting their day-to-day requirements. People sell some of their vegetable in local market. The following vegetables are observed in the area. Table 3.18 List of Vegetables / Commercial crops in the Buffer Zone Habit Botanical Name Family Name Common/Local Flower Chenopodium album L. Chenopodiaceae NameBathula Amaranthus hybridus L. Amaranthaceae Amaranthus Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Apiaceae Fennel Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. Malvaceae Shoe Flower, Jepa Rumex acetosa L. Polygonaceae Yellow Dock,Chukra Tabernaemontana Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine divaricata (L.) R.Br ex R&S.

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Habit Botanical Name Family Name Common/Local Chrysanthemum indicum L. Asteraceae NameGuldaudi Rosa indica L. Rosaceae Rose Tagetus erecta L. Asteraceae Marigold Source:-Primary Survey Natural vegetation / forest types Occurrence of dense forest is very rare. Some patches of village forests are present within the buffer zone. The information for the same was also collected from the villagers. The list of natural vegetation is given below in table. Table 3.19 List of Natural Vegetation in the Buffer Zone Habit Botanical Name Family Name Common Name Trees Acacia catechu (L) Willd. Leguminosae Kath Alangium salvifolium (L) Wang Alangiaceae Ankola Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth Leguminosae Sirish Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Moraceae Jack Borassus flabellifer L. Arecaceae Palm Bridelia airi shawii P.T. Li Euphorbiaceae Spinous kino Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Leguminosae treePolash Ehretia laevis Roxb. Boraginaceae Chamror Causine glauca (Rottb.)Kuntze Celastraceae Elaeodendron Euphorbia nivulea Buch-Ham Euphorbiaceae glaucumLeafy milk hedge Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae Banyan Ficus hispida L. Moraceae Wild fig Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Fig Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Peepal tree Haldinia cordifolia (Roxb.) Ridsd Rubiaceae Kadam Holoptelia integrifoila (Roxb.) Ulmaceae Tapasi PlanchMadhuca indica J F Gmel Sapotaceae Mahua Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Mango, Aam Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. Arecaceae Date Phyllanhus emblica L. Phyllanthaceae Amla Salmalia malabarica (DC) Schott Bombacaceae Silk cotton EndlStreblus asper Lour. Moraceae Sand paper tree Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Jamun Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wt &Arn. Combretaceae Arjun Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Wild ber Shrubs Achyranthus aspera L. Amaranthacea Chirchita Adhatoda zeylanica Medik. eAcanthaceae Vasaka Blumea membranacea DC Asteraceae Sunflower family Chloris barbata Sw. Poaceae herbSwollen finger Chromolena odorata (L.) King Asteraceae grassJack in the bush RoinsonCleome viscosa L. Cleomaceae Asian spider Dentella repens (L.) Forst. Rubiaceae flowerAegyptian grass Eclipta prostrata L. Asteraceae Bringa raj Glinus oppositifolius (L.) A. DC Molluginaceae Jima, Ghima Hyptia suaveolens (L.) Poit Lamiaceae Ban tulasi

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Habit Botanical Name Family Name Common Name Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Convolvulacea Besharam Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br. eLamiaceae Lal guma Nyctanthus arbortristis L. Oleaceae Har singar Ocimum canum Sims Lamiaceae African basil Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit. Euphorbiaceae Devils back bone Peristrophe bicalyculata (Retz) Acanthaceae Kali Angedi NeesPogostemon bengalensis (Burm f) Lamiaceae Juhilata Sida acuta L. Malvaceae Bala Solanum sisymbrifolium Lamk. Solanaceae Stick night Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers Leguminosae shadeSarapunkha Veronica anagallis-aquatica L. Scrophulariace Water speedwell Grass Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash aePoaceae Khus Khus Imperata cylindrical (L.) Raeusch Poaceae Cogon grass Cyanodon dactylon L. Poaceae Durva Hetropogon contortus (L.) Beauv ex Poaceae Tangle head RoemSetaria &Schult verticillata (L.) P. Beauv. Poaceae Hooked bristle Climber Asparagus racemosus Willd. Asparagaceae grassshatavari s Capparis zeylanica L. Capparaceae Aranda Dioscorea pentaphylla L. Dioscoreaceae Kanta alu Ichnocarpus frutiscens (L.) R.Br. Apocynaceae Kali dhoodi Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl. Convolvulaceae Pan bel Wattakaka volubilis (L.f) Stap f Apocynaceae Akad bel Mikania scandens Willd. Asteraceae Mikania Passiflora foetida L. Passifloraceae scandensFoetid Passon Quisqualia indica L. Combretaceae flowerRangoon Ventilago maderapatana Gaertn Rhamnaceae creeperPitti Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Schott Rhamnaceae Jacklar Jujube Source:-Primary Survey

Aquatic Flora Aquatic flora was identified by inspecting water of Damodar River, Nallas and water bodies etc. The information for the same was collected from villagers also. Table 3.20 List of Aquatic Plants in Buffer Zone Botanical Name Family Name Trade / Local Name Azolla pinnata R.Br. Salviniaceae Duck weed fern Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae Arvi, Kachalu Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan Commelinaceae Creeping day flower Gnaphalium polycaulon Pers Asteraceae Sunflower family Hygrophylla auriculata (K.Schum) Acanthaceae herbKokilaksha Haine Eichhornia crassipes (Mart)Solms Pontederiaceae Water hyacinth Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. Convolvulaceae Nali Marsilea quadrifida L. Marsiliaceae Four leaved clover Phyla nodiflora (L.) Grene Verbenaceae Jala pippali Polygonum laxum Rchb. Polygonaceae Polygonum laxum

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Botanical Name Family Name Trade / Local Name Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst. Tamarixaceae Athel pine, Farash Source:-Primary Survey

FAUNA The domesticated animals like Goat (Capra aegagrus); Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); Cow (Bos primigenius); and Dog (Canis lupus familaris) were found in villages. The aquatic habitats consist of Damodar River, Ponds; Ditches and water-logged areas were represented by fin-fish (fishes). The information for the same is collected from local people also. The faunal species encountered during primary survey are listed in table below. A. MAMMALS Table 3.21 List of Terrestrial Fauna in the Core Zone Family Zoological Common Name Status in wildlife IUCN / Name (Protection)Act RDB Muridae Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Sch-V, Sec, 5 LC Sciuridae Funambulus palmarum Indian Ground Sch-IV LC Squirrel Source:-Primary Survey

B. BIRDS Family Name Zoological Name Common Name Status in WPA IUCN Accipitridae Columbia livia Pigeon Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Columbidae Hasianus colchicus Indian Ring fowl Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Alcedinidae Galloperdix bicalcarata Common Spur Fowl Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Columbidae Eudynamys scolopacea Indian Koel Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Phasianidae Passer domesticus Common Sparrow Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Anatidae Acridotheres tristis Myna Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Cuculidae Psittaciforme Parrot Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Source:-Primary Survey

C. Reptiles & Amphibians Status in Family Name Zoological Name Common Name Wildlife IUCN/RDB (Protection) Agamidae Calotes versicolar Garden lizard IV Act LC Dicroglossidae Rana tigrina Indian bull frog IV LC Bufonidae Bufo melanostictus Common toad IV LC Source:-Primary Survey

A. MAMMALS

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Table 3.22 List of Terrestrial Fauna in the Buffer Zone Family Name Zoological Name Common Name Status in IUCN / wildlife RDB Cercopithecid Macaca mulatta Bandar Sch-II LC (Protection aeCanidae Vulpes vulpes Fox Sch-II LC )Act Canidae Cuon alpinus Wild Dog Sch-II LC Felidae Felis chaus Jungle Cat Sch-II LC Canidae Canis aureus Jackal Sch-II LC Hyaenidae Hyaena hyaena Hyaena Sch-III LC Suidae Sus scrofa Wild Pig Sch-III LC Herpestidae Herpestes Indian Grey Sch-II LC Muridae edwardsiMus booduga MongooseIndian Field Mouse Sch-V, Sec, LC Sciuridae Funambulus Indian Ground 5 Sch-IV LC palmarum Squirrel Source:-Primary Survey

B. BIRDS Status in wildlife IUCN Family Zoological Name Common Name (Protection) Act / RDB Ardeidae Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Ardeidae Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Accipitridae Milvus migrans Black kite Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Columbidae Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Alcedinidae Alcedo atthis Small bluekingfisher Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC White-breasted Alcedinidae Halcyon smyrensis Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC kingfisher Columbidae Columbia livia Pigeon Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Phasianidae Hasianus colchicus Indian Ring fowl Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Phasianidae Galloperdix bicalcarata Common Spur Fowl Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Anatidae Anas discors Blue Winged Teal Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Cuculidae Eudynamys scolopacea Indian Koel Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Passeridae Passer domesticus Common Sparrow Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Sturnidae Acridotheres tristis Myna Sch-IV, Sec,11 LC Source:-Primary Survey

C. REPTILES Status in IUCN / Family Name Zoological Name Common Name Wildlife RDB (Protection) Act Colubridae Xenochrophispiscator Dhanda II LC Agamidae Calotes versicolar Garden lizard IV LC Elapidae Naja naja Common cobra IV LC

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Status in IUCN / Family Name Zoological Name Common Name Wildlife RDB (Protection) Act Colubridae Natrix piscator Water snake IV LC Colubridae Zamenis mucosus Rat snake II LC Source:-Primary Survey D. AMPHIBIANS Status in Wildlife IUCN / Family Name Zoological Name Common Name (Protection) Act RDB Bufonidae Bufo melanostictus Common toad IV LC Dicroglossidae Euphlyctis hexadactyla Common frog IV LC Dicroglossidae Rana hexadactyla Green pond frog IV LC Dicroglossidae Rana tigrina Indian bull frog IV LC Source:-Primary Survey Table 3.23 List of Fishes in Study Area Family Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wildlife Name (Protection) Act Cyprinidae Cirrhinay mrigala Mirikali IV Cyprinidae Catla catla Bhakur IV Channidae Ophiocephalus marulius Sala IV Channidae Ophiocephalus steiatus Seul IV Siluridae Wallagoattu Balia IV Cyprinidae Labeo rohita Rohu IV Clupeidae Hilsa ilisha Ilish IV Source:-Primary Survey

3.19 CONCLUSION The objective of the study was to identify the REET species in term of flora and fauna, conquering to the objective, all the hotspots as identified on desktop study were covered. Study area is not rich in biodiversity as majorly industrial area and some part of study area is having sparse vegetation and very few lakes/ponds were observed. One protected forest Gangajal Ghati is situated on the other side of Damodar River at a distance of 8 km from the project site where the Elephant corridor was observed. The conservation plan with budgetary provision has been prepared and will be submitted to concerned authority for further approval. The dominant trees in the study area are Mangifera indica L (Mango trees) Azadirachta indica (Neem), Plumeria rubra L. (Champa), Babool (Acacia nilotica), Casuarina equisetifolia L. (Casuarina), Dalbergia sisoo L. (Shisham), etc. The dominant shrub community in this area was represented by Prosopis juliflora, Calotropis procera, Cereus peruvianus, Xanthium strumarium L., Abelmoschus manihot L., Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., etc. The common birds observed in the study area are Accipiter badius, Halcyon coromanda, Anhinga melanogaster, Apus apus, Egretta

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CHAPTER-4 : ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 INTRODUCTION As a part of present EIA study, anticipated environmental impacts associated with the proposed project activity of the unit have been identified. This chapter presents identification and appraisal of various impacts from the proposed project. The impacts have been assessed for the proposed project activities have been covered under baseline environmental monitoring and continue to remain same till the operation of the project. The construction and operational phase of the proposed steel project comprises various activities, each of which may have an impact on some or the other environmental parameters. The affected environmental attributes in the region are air quality, water quality, soil, land use, ecology and public health. The proposed project would create impact on the environment in two distinct phases:  During the construction phase which may be regarded as temporary or short term; and  During the operation phase which would have long term effects. The construction and operational phase of the proposed project comprises various activities each of which will have an impact on some or other environmental parameters. Various impacts during the construction and operation phase on the environmental parameters have been studied and mitigation measures for the same are discussed briefly below and elaborated in the subsequent sections. 4.2 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE This includes the activities related to construction will be undertaken at storage area within plant and other related structures. The probable impacts during construction phase on various sectors of environment (such as air, water, soil, biotic, socio-economic environment etc.) have been identified and listed in Table 4.1 Table 4.1 Impact Identification Matrix (During Construction Phase)

Parameters Environmental Attributes

Air

Soil

SHW

Socio

Noise

Water LU/LC

Hydro

Geology Geology

Hazards

Risk and Risk

Economic Ecology and Activities Biodiversity Transportation of Materials and ✔ - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Machinery Operation of Machinery and DG ✔ - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ - ✔ Set Construction Water - ✔ - ✔ ------

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Construction of ✔ - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Building Wastewater Disposal - ✔ ✔ ------✔ Waste Disposal - ✔ ✔ ------✔ Greenbelt ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Development Recruitment - ✔ - - - - - ✔ ✔ - ✔

Table 4.2 Severity Criteria for Magnitude of Impacts Impact S.No Category Description of Category Adverse Beneficial 1. No Impact -- 0 0 No Appreciable 2. Short Term Reversible -1 1 Impact 3. Significant Impact Long Term Reversible -2 2 4. Major Impact Irreversible but of Lesser Extent -3 3 5. High Impact Irreversible but of Medium Extent -4 4 6. Permanent Impact Severe Irreversible Impact -5 5

Figure 4.1 Impacts vs. Probability Chart

Table 4.3 Cumulative Score Range for Beneficial and Adverse Impacts Cumulative S.No Meaning Score 1. +ve / -ve Beneficial Impact / Adverse Impact 2. 0-150 No appreciable Beneficial Impact / Adverse Impact Appreciable but reversible adverse impact-mitigation 3. 151-300 measures are needed 4. 301-450 Significant adverse impacts: most of the impacts are

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reversible. Mitigation measures are crucial. Major adverse impacts; most of the impacts are reversible. 5. 451-600 Alternative site selection to be considered. Permanent irreversible impact; alternatives to the project 6. >600 need to be explored

Table 4.4 Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix without Mitigation Measures (Construction Phase) Environmental Attributes

Parameters

Air

Soil

SHW

Total

Socio

Noise

Water LU/LC

Hydro

Geology Geology

Hazards

Risk and Risk Economic

Activities Ecology and Biodiversity Transportation and Storage of - -6 - -2 -4 - - - -2 -2 -6 +4 Construction 18 Material/Equipmen t Operation of - -4 - -2 -4 - - - -2 -4 - +2 Machinery and DG 14 Set Construction Water - -4 - -2 ------6 Construction of -2 - -2 -2 - - - -2 -2 - +2 -8 Building Wastewater - -4 +4 ------4 -4 Disposal - -2 - -2 - - - - -2 -2 -2 -2 Waste Disposal 12 Greenbelt +4 -4 +2 +2 -2 -2 -2 - - +4 +2 4 Development Recruitment - -4 ------4 -4 - +4 -8 - -10 -16 -2 -10 -2 -2 -2 -12 -14 -4 8 Total 66 Total Cumulative Score for various Environmental Parameters without mitigation measures is -66 which no appreciable adverse impact during construction phase. 4.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE. 4.3.1 Air Environment Table 4.5 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Air Environment Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation and  Fugitive Dust  Construction materials will be Storage of Emissions due to covered with tarpaulin sheets to Construction Material vehicle avoid dust generation.

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Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures /Equipment Movement  Construction debris will be  Building Construction  Emissions due to sprinkled with water and kept  Operation of DG Set handling of moist.  Waste Disposal constructional  Regular water sprinkling will be  Greenbelt vehicles and done to avoid dust generation from Development equipment transportation and stored material.  Recruitment deployed result  Only valid PUC vehicle will be used in marginal for the transportation of materials increase in the and equipment. levels of SOx,  No open air burning of any kind of NOx and PM. wastes will be allowed.  Air impact will  DG Set will be used in case of power confined within failure, stack height will be as per the project SPCB/CPCB norms and provided for boundary. proper dispersion of pollutants.  Adequate greenbelt (0.76 Ha) will be developed as per guideline.

4.3.2 Water Environment Table 4.6 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Water Environment Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Construction Water  Run-off from  Proper sanitation facility for  Wastewater/Solid Storage Areas of construction workers during work Waste Disposal Construction at site.  Recruitment Material  Proper storm water drainage  Water pollution system at construction site. due to disposal of  Water consumption will be untreated sewage, minimized through following steps: spillages of raw 1. Water (curing) will be sprayed material. on concrete structures.  Generation of 2. Concrete structures will be water pool in covered with thick cloth/gunny constructional area. bags and then water should be sprayed on them. This will ensure sustained and complete curing. 3. Good construction practices to avoid water logging on site.  The water will be sourced through municipal water supply/Private water tanker and hence potential

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Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures impact on groundwater resources is not envisaged as no ground water will be abstracted for construction purpose.

4.3.3 Soil Environment Table 4.7 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Soil Environment Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation and  Compaction of soil due  The construction material and Storage of to vehicular movement. diesel/oil to be used for Construction  Contamination of the various construction activities Material/Equipment soils due to spillages, will be stored in designated  Construction of construction materials storage yards to reduce the Building such as cement, sand, spills.  Wastewater/Solid oils, etc.  Portable toilets will be Waste Disposal  Soil contamination due provided during construction  Greenbelt to disposal of untreated phase. Development sewage.  Positive impact due to Greenbelt.

4.3.4 Noise Environment Table 4.8 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Noise Environment Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation and  Noise generation due to  Only valid PUC certified vehicle Storage of vehicular movement, will be used for the Construction operation of transportation of materials and Material/ Equipment construction equipment.  Construction of machineries and D.G.  Construction activities will be Building set/ allowed only during day time.  Operation of DG Set.  Continuous noise may  Machinery used for  Greenbelt cause negative impact construction will be of high Development on workers standard of reputed make and  Recruitment  Decreases the efficiency will adhere to standards. of worker.  Lubrication will be carried-out  Lake of concentration periodically for machinery.  Positive impact due to  Use of only well-maintained Greenbelt. construction equipment and transportation vehicles.  Vibration control damped tools will be used.

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Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Provision of PPEs like earmuffs/earplug to avoid adverse effects of noise on workers.  DG Set will be provided with acoustic enclosures and will be used only in case of power failure/emergency.  Total greenbelt (0.76 Ha) after expansion will be developed as per guideline for prevention of noise propagation outside the plant premises.

4.3.5 Land Use/Land Cover Table 4.9 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Land Use Details Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Construction of  Land cover of area will  Changes inevitable, however Buildings be changed into factory specific measures like suitable  Greenbelt building which will be planning and execution of Development converted in to activities industrial purpose.  Keep landscape an integral part  No major impact on of design LU/LC  Drainage network will be  Conservation of land designed keeping in mind the resource due to natural drainage pattern. greenbelt development  Regular maintenance and on 0.76 Ha area which is watering of greenbelt will be positive impact. done.  Additional natural green scenic beauty and asthetic conditions will be created.

4.3.6 Hydrogeology There is no significant impact on Hydrogeology due to project activity during Construction Phase. 4.3.7 Geology There is no significant impact on Geology due to project activity during Construction Phase.

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4.3.8 Hazardous/ Solid Waste Table 4.10 Impact due to Hazardous/Solid Waste and its Mitigation Measures Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Construction of  Construction waste may  Construction waste will be Building/Sheds cause negative impact, if categorized in to recyclable and  Wastewater/Solid not disposed properly. non-recyclable and stored Waste Disposal  Waste generation due to separately.  Recruitment fuel leakage/ spillage  Recyclable construction waste from construction will be sent for recycling and equipment or vehicles. non-recyclable waste will be sent  Generation of solid waste to authorize dealers for disposal. from the domestic  Other wastes will be disposed off activities of workforce. adequately as per applicable norms.

4.3.9 Risk/Hazardous Table 4.11 Impact due to Risk & Hazards and its Mitigation Measures Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation  Chances of accident  All the construction related and Storage of during construction, activities will be carried out Construction transportation and under the supervision and Material/ operation of DG set. control of management. Equipment  Occupational Health  The Vehicles must be maintained  Construction of hazard due to untreated in good condition and checked Building sewage/ waste. thoroughly at least once a week  DG Set operation by the competent person  Wastewater/Solid authorized by the Management. Waste Disposal  PPE will be provided safety shoes, safety jackets, helmets etc.

4.3.10 Ecology and Biodiversity Table 4.12 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Ecology & Biodiversity Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation  Transportation of  There is no forest land involved and Storage of Construction material by in project and no ecologically Construction the trucks/dumper will sensitive area located within 10 Material/Equipm disturb the movement of km of the project site. Hence ent animal and birds. impact due to proposed project  Green Belt  Fugitive emission from is not envisaged. Development vehicle movement will  Project site falls within industrial affects the growth of area.

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Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures plants.  Transportation of construction  Pollutant from the materials will be schedule in proposed activity can such a way to minimize the truck affect the growth of trips and cannot do it in night. plants.  The proposed activities do not  Positive impact due to envisage destruction of habitat Greenbelt. and feeding or breeding area of faunal species. Further, development of plantation will provide habitat, food and breeding areas for small animals and insects. Thus a positive impact is envisaged.  No rare or endangered species of fauna are reported to exist in the area. Thus, no impacts on rare/endangered species are envisaged due to normal operations.

4.3.11 Socio-Economy Table 4.13 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Socio-Economic Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation  Employment  Indirect positive benefit to local and Storage of opportunity for skilled as businessmen as they will get Construction well as unskilled local opportunity to supply Material/ construction workers. construction materials. Equipment  Positive impact due to  Local agencies will be appointed  Construction of Greenbelt. for transportation of materials Building  Beneficial to local /machineries.  Greenbelt transporters for short  Preference will be given to local Development period of time. villagers in terms of providing  Recruitment  Temporary job employment. opportunity for local villagers

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Table 4.14 Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix with Mitigation Measures (Construction Phase) Environmental Attributes

Parameters

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Activities Ecology and Biodiversity Transportation and Storage of - -3 - -4 - - - -2 -2 -6 4 -15 Construction 2 Material/Equipment Operation of - -2 - -4 - - - -2 -4 - 2 -12 Machinery and DG Set 2 Construction Water - -2 - -2 ------4 Construction of - -2 - -2 - - - -2 -2 - 2 -8 Building 2 Wastewater Disposal - -2 4 ------4 -2 - -2 ------2 -2 -2 -2 -12 Waste Disposal 2 Greenbelt 6 -4 4 6 6 - - - - 6 2 26 Development Recruitment - -4 ------4 -4 - 4 -8 Total -3 -12 0 -6 6 0 0 -12 -14 -2 8 -35 Total Cumulative Score for various Environmental Parameters with mitigation measures is -35 which appreciable adverse impact is during operation phase. 4.4 ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE. Probable impacts on various sectors of environment during operation and operation phase are given in Table 4.15. Table 4.15 Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix without Mitigation Measures (During Operation Phase) Parameters Environmental Attributes

and

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Risk and Risk

Economic Ecology Activities Biodiversity Transportation and ✔ - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Utilities Operation Product and Raw Material Handling, ✔ ✔ - ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Storage and Processing

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Manufacturing ✔ ✔ - ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Process Sewage and Effluent - ✔ - ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ - ✔ Generation Solid/ Hazardous - - ✔ - - - - ✔ ✔ - - Waste Disposal Green Belt ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Development Recruitment - ✔ - - - - - ✔ - - ✔

Table 4.16 Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix without Mitigation Measures (During Operation Phase) Parameters Environmental Attributes

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Noise

Water LU/LC

Hydro

Geology Geology

Hazards

Risk and Risk

Economic Ecology and Activities Biodiversity Transportation and Utilities -25 - -4 -15 - - - -4 -12 -15 -12 -87 Operation Product and Raw Material Handling, -25 -6 - -12 - - - -12 -15 -12 -2 -84 Storage and Processing Manufacturing -25 -12 - -15 - - - -12 -12 -12 -8 -96 process Sewage and Effluent - -12 - -6 - - - -12 -12 - -5 -47 Generation Solid/ Hazardous - - -12 - - - - -12 -9 - - -33 Waste Disposal Green Belt 12 -9 4 6 4 -4 -4 - - 9 6 24 Development Recruitment - -9 ------6 - - 12 -3

Total -63 -48 -12 -42 4 -4 -4 -58 -60 -30 -9 -326

Total Cumulative Score for various Environmental Parameters without mitigation measures is – 326 which has significant adverse impacts: most of the impacts are reversible. Mitigation measures are crucial.

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4.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATIONMEASURES DURING OPERATION PHASE 4.5.1 Air Environment Table 4.17 Impact and Mitigation Measures on Air Environment Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measures  Transportation  Generation of fugitive  Raw material will be transported (Materials Supply) dust due to vehicle in closed/covered truck/tanker. movement for  Raw material &  Raw material will be stored transportation of raw product Handling under sheds. material and finished and Storage goods.  Dust generation will be  Product minimized by water sprinkling  Flue gas emission from Manufacturing on roads. Stack attached to  Gaseous Emission boiler, IF, Rolling mill,  Trucks used for transportation will be closed/covered with  Effluent Discharge D.G. sets and transport vehicles. tarpaulin sheet to avoid dust  Solid/Hazardous dispersion.

Waste generation  Odor from Effluent Treatment Plant and  Only valid PUC vehicle will be  Greenbelt Solid Waste Handling used for the transportation. Development Area  Adequate Stack height is  Recruitment  Positive impact as provided for proper dispersion Greenbelt acts as dust of pollutant.

barrier.  DG Set (operated only in case of power failure) have vent of 11 m

for proper dispersion of pollutant.  Total greenbelt (0.76 Ha) after expansion will be developed in and around the plant which will serve as efficient barrier for air pollutants.

Air Modeling Emission from Stack It is absolutely essential to study the impacts of air pollution on its environs due to the proposed project. These impacts are assessed with the help of Mathematical model based on steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model designed for multiple point sources for short term. In the present case, Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISC-3), 1993 dispersion model based on steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for multiple point sources for short term developed by United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) has been used for simulations from point sources. Model Input Emissions Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 87

The emission data from the stacks is shown in Table No. 4.18 Receptor Locations The software is capable of generating a polar receptor grid at every 10 radial angles at specified distances (in Kms). Meteorological data For the prediction of rise in Ground Level concentrations of pollutants, the actual hourly meteorological data recorded at the site during the study period (1st October-2018 to December-2018) is converted to mean meteorological hourly data as specified by CPCB and the same is used in the model. In the absence of site specific mixing heights, mixing heights published in ‘Spatial distribution of hourly mixing depths over Indian region’ by Dr. R.N.Gupta have been used. For each hour the following meteorological information required  Wind direction  Wind speed  Ambient Temperature  Stability class  Mixing Height Predictions have been carried out for these emissions considering the following points.  Predictions have been carried out for 100% load where the maximum emissions are emitted and which would be the worst environmental scenario.  Predictions have been carried out for PM10, SO2 and NOx. Modeling was carried out using the USEPA’s ISCST3 package. The software meets the requirement of CPCB and World Bank guidelines and calculates worst-case 24-hour average values. STACK HEIGHT For Submerged Electric Arc Furnace Stack of 30 m height (minimum as per CPCB norms) for effective dispersion of emissions from 1 x 15 MVA Submerged Electric Arc Furnaces. Table 4.18 Stack Emission Inventory S.No Name of Unit Stack Stack Exit gas Exit gas Emission Rate, g/s height dia temp velocity PM SO2 NOx M m oK m/s 1 Submerged Arc 30 2.0 413 10 0.7 2.3 2.3 Furnace Stack

PM emission: 30 mg/Nm3, SO2 and NOx: 100 mg/Nm3 Default Values: The ISCST3 model by default does the extrapolation of wind speed (Irwins exponents) to the effective height of release and calculates final plume rise as per Briggs equation. Since 50% of land inside a circle of 3 km radius around the site does not

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have considerable build-up area, Briggs rural dispersion coefficient is considered for modeling. Dry depletion and wet depletion of pollutants, exponential decay of pollutants during the travel time from source to receptor was not modeled, hence the modelled results depicts worst case scenario. The model used regulatory default options for stack tip downwash, buoyancy induced dispersion, uses calm processing routines, default wind processing exponents, vertical potential temperature gradients. Results & Discussion: The model was set up for calculation of 24-hour average values. The ground level concentration (GLC) is plotted as isopleths and presented in Figures 4.2.

The incremental glc value of PM10 from the SAF shall occur in the downwind SW direction, between 0.2 – 0.5 km distance from stack. The GLC is superimposed over the baseline

ambient values of PM10 and the resultant scenario is shown in Table 4.19 Table 4.19 Impact Prediction on Baseline AAQ (Normal scenario - APCS working) (24-h average in ug/m3) Parameter Incremental GLC Background Superimposed NAAQS-2009 Level (max) value PM10 0.7 70.9 71.6 100

PM2.5 0.5 49.1 50.4 60

SO2 0.1 9.0 9.1 80

NO2 0.1 28.9 29.0 80

Table 4.20 Impact Prediction on Baseline AAQ (Worst scenario - APCS partially working) (24-h average in ug/m3) Parameter Incremental GLC Background Superimposed NAAQS-2009 Level (max) value PM10 7 70.9 77.9 100

PM2.5 5 49.1 54.1 60

SO2 0.1 9.0 9.1 80

NO2 0.1 28.9 29.0 80

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Figure 4.2 Incremental GLC isolines of PM10 due to Project - Isopleths of PM10

Results & Discussion: The model was set up for calculation of 24-hour average values. The ground level concentration (glc) is plotted as isopleths and presented in Figures 4.2.

The incremental glc value of PM10 from the SAF shall occur in the downwind SW direction, between 0.2 – 0.5 km distance from stack. The GLC is superimposed over the baseline

ambient values of PM10 and the resultant scenario is shown in Table 4.19.

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The net resultant Ground level concentrations during operation of the proposed project are within the NAAQS. Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on air environment due to the proposed project. Emission from Transportation Vehicles The sources likely to be affecting the pollutant concentrations in project area would be emission from vehicles used for transportation. Movement of truck frequency on monthly basis is calculated based on existing traffic. It is estimated that total 18 Nos. of trucks/day will be arriving / leaving the project site in a month. Proposed project connects to National Highway NH-23 (1.7 km towards South). Proposed project will attract to commercial vehicles as a result traffic load will also increase on highways. Traffic load play a major role in polluting the air. To assess the traffic load, 4 no. of surveyors were appointed to survey for NH-23 and Industrial Area. Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads are high, two persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the three categories were determined. Traffic study is conducted on NH-23 and Industrial Area. Impact Due to Transport: The sources likely to be affecting the pollutant concentrations in project area would be vehicular emission due to transportation in project. On account of various associated activities, there will be increased vehicular traffic on connecting roads. Generation of gaseous emissions is therefore, of primary concern. Impact on Traffic Density: Enhanced Traffic on Road Adequacy: With present level of traffic and the increase in existing traffic due to the project during operational phase has been estimated by comparison with the recommendations stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). Table 4.21 Traffic Scenario Total No. of No. of Total No. of Vehicle Passenger Vehicle Vehicles Vehicles/Day in PCU/Day S.No Car Unit (PCU)/Hour Distribution Ind. (PCU) Ind. Ind. NH-23 NH-23 NH-23 Road Road Area 1. Cars 1440 120 1.0 1440 120 60 5 2. Buses 240 12 3.0 720 26 30 1 3. Trucks 960 180 3.0 2880 540 120 22.5 Two 4. 1920 264 0.5 960 132 40 5.5 Wheelers Three 5. 240 60 0.75 180 45 7.5 2 Wheelers Total 4800 636 8.25 6180 863 257.5 36

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Table 4.22 Recommendations on Traffic Capacity as per IRC 2010 Category of Maximum Existing Dispatch Ratio LOS S .No Road PCU/h V/C Ratio (%) 1. NH-23 257.5 0.29 100 B 2. Ind. Area 36 0.20 -- B Source: IRC:SP:37:2010 Part A It is estimated that 540 Nos. of trucks per month will be required for various industrial activities Traffic load on internal and external road is calculated as under, Total trucks = 18 trucks/Day Frequency of trucks (Nos. of trucks x cycle x up and down) = 18 x 1 x 2 = 36 No’s/Day PCU/Day (Nos. of truck x 3) = 36 x 3 = 108 PCU/Day PCU per hour = 4.5 Part B No of people to be employed = 64 Nos. Cars of the employees = 10 Nos. Two wheelers of the employees = 20 Nos. Frequency of cars (Nos. of cars x cycle x up and down) = 10 x 1 x 2 = 20 No’s/Day PCU / day (Nos. of car x 1) = 20 x 1 = 20 PUC/Day Frequency of two wheelers (Nos. of two wheelers x cycle x up and down) = 20 x 1 x 2 = 40 No’s/Day PCU/Day (Nos. of two wheeler x 0.5) = 40 x 0.5 = 20 PUC/Day PCU per hour = 0.83 Grand Total PCU/h (A+B) = 4.5 + 0.83 = 5.33 PCU/h Table 4.23 Modified Traffic Scenario Increased Modified V/C Modified V/C # Road Modified V C PCUs Ratio Grade 1. NH - 23 100%= 6 1096+6=1112 5,400 0.20 B Company has planned to undertake following mitigation measures for reducing impact:-  Regular water sprinkling will be done and all vehicle will be of valid PUC.  Pucca road exist upto NH # 23 from plant, which is at 1.70 Kms. from the plant site & same is capable of absorbing this additional vehicular traffic.  The high traffic congestion during peak hours only; hence the movement of trucks will be minimized in peak hours.  The commitment “Traffic movement will not be done in Peak hours” will be included in our policy.  All Truck drivers will be trained for the traffic rules and traffic movement. Air Quality Index

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The Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar launched The National Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi on 17th September 2014 under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It is outlined as ‘One Number- One Colour-One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity. The index constitutes part of the Government’s mission to introduce the culture of cleanliness. Air Quality Index (AQI) is one such tool for effective dissemination of air quality information to people. As such an Expert Group comprising medical professionals, air quality experts, academia, advocacy groups, and SPCBs was constituted and a technical study was awarded to IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur and the Expert Group recommended an AQI scheme in 2014. There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. The proposed AQI will consider eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, Sox, NOx) for which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed. Based on the measured ambient concentrations, corresponding standards and likely health impact, a sub-index is calculated for each of these pollutants. The worst sub-index reflects overall AQI. AQI to be calculated by using the pollutant concentration data, the following table, and the following equation (linear interpolation):

Where,  Ip = the index for pollutant p  Cp = the rounded concentration of pollutant p  BPHI = the breakpoint that is greater than or equal to Cp  BPLo = the breakpoint that is less than or equal to Cp  BPHi = the breakpoint that is greater than or equal to Cp  IHi = the AQI value corresponding to BPHi  ILo = the AQI value corresponding to BPLo

Table 4.24 AQI is divided into six categories Air Quality Levels of Index (AQI) Description Color Health Concern Values 0 – 50 Good Minimal Impact Dark Green Minor breathing discomfort to 51 - 100 Satisfactory Light Green sensitive people Breathing discomfort to the Lemon 101 – 150 Moderate people with Lung, heart disease, Yellow children and other adults. Breathing discomfort to people on 151- 200 Poor Yellow prolonged exposure

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Respiratory illness to the people 201 – 300 Very Poor Red on prolonged exposure Respiratory effects even on 301 - 500 Severe Brown healthy people. Source: Central Pollution control board series CUPS/8z/2014-15 Table 4.25 Air Quality Status in Study Area (Oct-2018) Sub Index S.No Locations AQI PM10 SO2 NOX 1. Project Site Admin Building 65 11 32 65 2. Village - Kenduwaduh 63 10 28 63 3. Village – Khutri 61 10 25 63 4. Village – Asansal 70 11 37 70 5. Village – Suiadih 61 7 24 61 6. Bokaro Steel City 66 9 29 66 7. Village-Tanrmohanpur 66 9 26 66 8. Village – Balidih 60 8 33 60 AQI of 8 locations is recorded satisfactory in study area during Oct-2018 to Dec 2018 and Oct-2020. The AQI for all 3 parameters has been calculated for running 24 h averages. It can be seen that for pollutants air quality is satisfactory. 4.5.2 Prediction of Impacts on Water Environment Water required for the proposed project will be 110 KLD and same will be supplied by BIADA. Letter is issued by BIADA for supply of water vide letter no. 427, dt. 14th May 2009 and same is enclosed as Annexure –IV. Rain Water Harvesting will be carried out in the in and around the plant premises The details of total water consumption, it's breakup and total waste water generation and it's breakup are shown in Table No. 4.26. Rain water harvesting structures helps in recharging of rain water which helps in improvement of ground water table. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on water environment due to the proposed project. Table 4.26 Water Requirement S. No Description KL/Day 1 SAF (Cooling of Furnace And Electrodes) 87 KL 2 Domestic Purpose (Drinking & Flushing) 08 KL 3 Green Belt 8 KL 4 Dust Suppression 7 KL Total 110 KL

Waste Water Management In the proposed project, wastewater generated from the proposed unit will be sent to Cooling tower after it will be recycled again as closed-circuit cooling system will be provided. Oil & grease traps will be provided, to treat if water is getting mixed with oil, grease and cleaning agents. Sanitary waste water generation due to proposed project will

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be treated in sewage treatment plant and after treatment will be used for greenbelt. No effluent will be let out of the plant premises. Hence Zero effluent discharge will be implemented in the proposed project. Impact on Surface Water Bodies Damodar River is at 6.7 km towards North, Khanjo River is at 4.75 km towards, Garga Dam is at 4.20 km towards South and Garga Nadi is at 6 km towards south are present within in 10 Km. radius of the plant site.  Internal roads will be made pucca and Industrial vacuum cleaners are proposed for regular sweeping of roads.  All raw materials kept in open shall be covered with a tarpaulin sheet  Sedimentation pits shall be made at various locations along the stormwater collection drain. This will help desilt the runoff water before letting outinto industrial sewer.  There will be no trade effluent discharge from the proposed project as closed circuit cooling system will be adopted. Sanitary waste water will be treated in STP.  Zero Liquid Effluent discharge system will be maintained in the proposed project.  Rain water harvesting structures helps in recharging the precious ground water.  The depth of ground water table will increase due to Rain water harvesting measures. Hence there will not be any significant impact on surrounding water bodies due to the proposed project. 4.5.3 Prediction of Impact Due To Noise The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance from the source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure level with distance from the source is expected, due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the path of transmission. For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogeneous loss free medium, one can estimate noise levels at various locations, due to different sources using model based on first principle, as per the following equation:

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 Log (r2/r1) - Ae1.2 Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distance r1 and r2 from the source and Ae1.2 is the excess attenuation due to environmental conditions. Combined affect of all the sources then can be determined at various locations by logarithmic addition. In first approximation one can assume that for all general population in the villages, every noise source in the plane is a point source. The average equivalent sound power level of such a point source can be estimated for different distances and directions from hypothetical source by applying following equation: Lp = Lw - 20 Log r – Ae – 8

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Where Lw is the sound power level of the source, Lp is sound pressure level at a distance r and Ae is environmental attenuation factor. A combined noise level Lp (total) of all the sources at a particular place is given by:

Lp (total) = 10 Log (10Lp1/10) + 10(Lp2/10) + ------) Major noise generating sources were identified from the proposed activity for prediction purposes. The major noise generating sources in the plant are Furnace Arcing, compressors & DG set. The predictions have been made to represent the worst case. The noise levels at various distances were calculated using wave divergence model. Silencers are already been provided to the DG Set in the existing plant. All machinery will be manufactured keeping in view of the MOEF&CC/OSHA standards on Noise levels. The Ambient Noise levels will be within the standards prescribed by MOEF&CC, i.e. ambient noise levels will be less than 75 dBA. During day time & less than 70 dBA during night time. 4.5.4 Prediction of Impacts on Land Environment Proposed expansion will be taken up in 1.18 Ha. of land situated in Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority, Bokaro. As there are no endangered species in the vicinity of the proposed activity, there will not be any concern for the loss of important germoplasm that needs conservation. To control the fugitive emissions dust extraction system and dust suppression system will be installed at all the dust emanating areas. All required pollution control systems will be installed and operated to comply with the norms. Hence there will not be any impact on nearby top soil. Proposed project will maintain Zero effluent discharge and closed circuit cooling system will be implemented. Hence there will not be any significant impact on land environment due to the proposed project. Solid waste generated from the plant will be disposed /utilized as per the norms. Hence there will not be any significant impact on land environment due to the proposed project. The land use pattern of the study area will certainly be improved due to the proposed activity. Land price in the nearby area will increase which will benefit the local people. This industry may attract some ancillary works also which will also help in improving the land use pattern of the area. Greenbelt is considered essential for maintaining the stability of the environment of the area. 0.76 Ha of greenbelt will be developed in the plant premises. 4.5.5 Prediction of Impacts on Hydrogeology Proposed expansion Projects falls in already developed Industrial Area, and water will be sourced from Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority water supply, Water Supply only so there will be no Impact on Hydrogeology. 4.5.6 Prediction of Impacts on Geology Proposed projects site falls in BIADA Industrial Area, so there will be no impact on Geology from the project.

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4.5.7 Prediction of Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity  There are no National Parks, Wild life Sanctuaries and Bird Sanctuaries within 10 Km. radius of the plant site.  Protected Forest exist within 10 Km. radius of the plant site.  All the required Air emissions control systems in the proposed project will be installed and operated to comply with MoEF&CC/CPCB/JSPCB norms.  Zero liquid effluent discharge will be maintained in the proposed project.  All solid waste disposal will be in accordance with the norms.  Total Extensive Greenbelt of 0.76 Ha after expansion will be developed in the plant premises. When all norms are compiled and with proper implementation of Environment Management Plan, there will not be any adverse impact on Flora & Fauna due to the proposed project. 4.5.8 Prediction of Impacts on Socio-Economic The local areas will be benefited by way of generation of employment opportunities, increased demand for local products and services. There will be an improvement in the income level of the local people. Employment generation potential due to the proposed project will be 114 nos. after expansion. which will include directly employed officials, staff, skilled, semi -skilled labour and those indirectly employed in contract works & transport. Due to this the economic conditions, the educational and medical standards of the people living in the study area will certainly move upwards which will result in overall economic development, improvement in general aesthetic environment and increase in business opportunities. 4.5.9 Interpretation on Socio Economic Study S. Impact Predicted Impacts Budget No Parameter Positive Negative Allocation/Re marks 1 Human No displacement of people or Nil --- Settlement habitations would occur. As the plant is situated in BIADA, Industrial area The land is purchased from BIADA by the project proponent. 2 Livelihoods  No loss of existing livelihoods. A moderate Priority will be Direct or indirect is expected to influx of given to occur. people in local people in  Additional non-agricultural Project employment as livelihood opportunities are construction part of expected both directly and as and proposed spinoffs. Operation project activity.  Most of the workers are phases. employed from local areas only. 3 Employme  No loss of existing employment Nil -- Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 97

nt due to the proposed project is Generation expected.  The proposed project will create employment to 20-50 people during construction and 114 people during  operation of the proposed project comprising of skilled, semi-skilled & unskilled workers. Majority of them will be from local areas mainly women and youth. 4 Incomes  Approx.50% of the Study area and population is dependent on Revenues Agriculture-related traditional occupations for their livelihood. However, due to the inadequacy of irrigation facilities, most villagers are able to get employment only for about four months in the year. The villages near the industrial area are slightly better off in this regard. Hence, the proposed project will create additional employment.  The successful commissioning and running of the proposed plant will attract more industrial investments, which in turn will benefit the society and the nation. 5 Demograph  The population levels of the ics neighbouring villages are not likely to change in any significant manner.  The lifestyles of people are expected to improve in tune with the rise in incomes and improvement in infrastructure facilities.  The skill sets of the local residents are expected to improve in keeping with the emerging employment opportunities. 6 Community  Health of people residing in all If Emission Budget of Rs. Health the three impact zones is not Control 55.0 likely to be impacted adversely Systems are Lakhs has been

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considering the nature of not operated earmarked for emissions and the state-of-the- & proper dust Air art air pollution control systems Suppression emission planned. And the emissions will systems not management, be confined within the adopted for Rs. 10.0 industrial park area only. control of Lakhs for solid, Particulate water & emissions hazardous from Stack waste & Fugitive management. emissions Also Rs. 5 Lakhs from Raw is material earmarked for handling Medical areas, it may & health related raise Activities community health issues. 7 Physical  The plant is situated in BIADA If massive Priority will be Infrastruct industrial Area, which is having Increase in given to ure well developed Road & Power vehicular local people in network. traffic may employment as  Plant is well connected to NH- lead to higher part of 23. incidence of proposed  Due to more industries in the road project activity study area Power fluctuations accidents. will not be there. If influx of  Few initiatives have already are workers from taken up by the industries outside present in the study area and areas then improving Sanitation facilities there will be in the surrounding Villages. an increased pressure on water supply and sanitation in the neighborhood during Construction phase. 8 Social  Improvement in housing stock If influx of Priority will be Infrastruct and educational facilities could workers from given to ure be expected in the long run as outside local people in industrialization in the area areas then employment as gains acceleration. there will be part of an proposed increased project activity.

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pressure on residential accommodati on the neighborhood during Construction phase.

Table 4.27 Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix with Mitigation Measures (Operation Phase)

Parameters Environmental Attributes

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Activities Ecology and Biodiversity Transportation and Utilities -4 - - -2 - - - -2 -6 -2 12 -4 Operation Product and Raw Material Handling, -4 -9 - -4 - - - - -4 -2 12 -11 Storage and Processing Manufacturing -4 -2 ------4 -4 - 12 -2 process Sewage and Effluent - -4 - -2 ------9 3 Generation Solid/ Hazardous ------2 -2 - - -4 Waste Disposal Green Belt 25 15 12 25 12 - - - - 25 9 123 Development Recruitment - -2 ------2 - - 12 8 Total 13 -2 12 17 12 0 0 -10 -16 21 66 113 Total Cumulative Score for various Environmental Parameters with mitigation measures is 113 which has No appreciable Beneficial Impact /Adverse Impact 4.6 SUMMARY Impacts on land environment, air environment, water environment, noise environment, biological environment, socioeconomic environment and risk and hazard has been identified and mitigation measures for the same for both construction and operation phase are incorporated. Impact identification matrix with quantitative impact matrix with and without mitigation measures has also been carried out and briefed in the chapter. Total Cumulative score for various environmental parameters without mitigation

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CHAPTER-5 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1 ALTERNATIVE SITE Current Proposal is for expansion project, presently operating with 2 x 3.5 MVA submerged arc furnaces to produce 11,500 TPA ferro alloys. Considering the ever rising demands for ferro alloys, Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd. now desires to install additional 1 x 15 MVA Submerged arc furnace for enhancing the production to 37,500 TPA of Fe-Mn/Si- Mn/Fe-Si No alternative sites have been examined for the proposed project, as proposed project will be taken up in the Industrial Area developed by Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority. 1.18 Ha has already been purchased from BIADA for the proposed project. Present proposal is being taken up in the same premises, for which Environment Clearance was obtained earlier. Hence no alternate site has been examined. 5.2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY The manufacturing of Ferro alloys using Submerged Arc Furnace is a well proven technology all over the world. The pollution control technology chosen here is covered hood placed over the SAF so that no fumes escape from the gap between the furnace top and fume extraction hood. All the fumes are directly taken to the Bag Filter.

5.3 SUMMARY No alternative site was considered for the proposed expansion project. Industrial area is a well-developed Industrial Area having necessary infrastructure facilities. A part from this, no Ecologically Sensitive, no National Park, no Wild Life Sanctuary, no Biosphere Reserve, no Reserved and no Protected Forests are present within the Study Area. Manufacturing of Ferro alloys using Submerged Arc Furnace is a well proven technology hence no alternative technology is investigated.

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CHAPTER-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Table 6.1 Measurement Methodology, Attributes & Monitoring Frequency. S.No. Particulars Frequency of Duration of Parameters required Monitoring sampling to be monitored 1. Water & Waste water quality A. Ground water Twice in a year Grab sampling As per IS: 10500 quality of plant area (May and November) B Wastewater (inlet & Once in a month Composite As per EPA Rules, 1996 outlet of STP) sampling

2. Air Quality A. Stack Monitoring CEMS in main Continuous PM SAF stack (real monitoring time)

B. Ambient Air Quality Weekly (2 24-hour PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 at plant boundary samples per average . (Admin building) week)

C. Fugitive emissions Weekly 24 hours PM2.5 and PM10 (SAF building and RMH Yard 3. Noise level monitoring Ambient Noise Once in a month 24 hours Noise levels dBA (Leq) levels at 4sidesof plant boundary

All the parameters will be analyzed as per IS / CPCB procedures specified for those parameters. Analysis Reports shall be submitted to JSPCB, CPCB and Regional Office of MOEFCC, every six months. Compliance report of the conditions stipulated in EC shall be also submitted to the Regional Office of MOEFCC and CPCB, every six months.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CELL (EMC)

Managing Director

Head (EHS)

Environmental HR (ESC and CER) Safety Officer Engineer Admin Officer:

Chemist Horticulture, Cleanliness, Medical

Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC) The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:  Environmental Monitoring of the surrounding area.  Green belt development and inventory of flora  Ensuring minimal use of water.  Proper implementation of pollution control measures.  Access the risk area, Implementation of QMS.  Conducting Internal Audits.  Closing of NCs and conduction Management Review Meetings.  Implementation of control and protective measures.  Coordination for environment related activities within the project as well as with outside agencies.  Collection statistics for workers health.  Green belt development and inventory of flora  Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management programme  Ambient noise, Air, Water, Soil monitoring.  Management of drainage system, dumps, reclamation and restoration etc. The cell will responsible for monitoring of the mine environment related requirements which include: Interaction with the State pollution Control Board EMC shall be in regular touch with JSPCB and shall send them environmental monitoring reports regularly in the prescribed format, as per the prevailing practice. Any new regulations considered by State/Central Pollution Control Board for the proposed project shall be taken care of by EMC. REPORTING SCHEDULE 1. MOEFCC registered agency will be retained to generate the environment quality data in respect of air, water, noise, soil and prepare the report.

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2. Submitting environmental monitoring report to JSPCB. The cell will also take mitigative or corrective measures as required or suggested by the Board. 3. Timely renewal of Consents & Authorization will be taken care of. 4. Conduct and submit annual Environmental Statement to JSPCB in Form V 5. Prepare and submit six monthly report on the compliance with the conditions of the environmental clearance and submit to the Regional Office of MoEFCC. 6. Comply with the conditions prescribed under the Consents and Authorization 7. Keeping the management updated on regular basis about the findings / results of monitoring activities and proposes measures to improve environmental performance. 8. Conducting regular safety drills and training programs to educate employees on safety practices. A qualified and experienced safety officer will be responsible for the identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advise on corrective actions, organize training programs and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to occupational safety and health. 9. Conducting safety and health audits to ensure that recommended safety and health measures are followed.

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CHAPTER-7 : ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION As per the Terms of Reference (ToR’s) issued vide letter F.No-IA-J-11011/317/2009-IA.II (I) dated 9th November.,2018 by MoEF&CC, New Delhi, following Additional Studies required to be carried out for the proposed expansion project.  Public consultation/Public Hearing;  Hazard Identification and Risk Management; and  Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan. 7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public consultation is an integral part of project requiring prior EC. Public consultation is the process by which the concerns of local affected persons and others who have reasonable stake in the environmental impacts of the project or activity are ascertained. The project falls under schedule 3 (A), Category ‘A’, activities shall undertake Public Consultation as per the provisions of EIA notification 14 Sep. 2006. The application was submitted to Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board by the PP along with the EIA report, executive summary in Hindi, and English for its wide circulation. The Public notice for public hearing held on 10.10.2020 was advertised in newspaper of Times of India, Bokaro Edition on 09.09.2020 by JSPCB for general information regarding Environmental Clearance of Expansion of Ferro Alloys plant from 11,500 TPA to 37,500 TPA (Product Mix of Silico Manganese, Ferro Manganese & Ferro Silicon within the Allowed Capacity) at Phase–IV/C-1(P)3 Industrial Area, Village: Goradih, Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City District: Bokaro, Jharkhand by M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Ltd.. Mr Sadat Anwar, Director, DRDA, Bokaro chaired the public hearing. In addition to Mr Sadat Anwar Public Hearing was attended by following representatives of the different departments:- 1. Sh. Ram Narayan Chaudhary, Regional Officer, Dhanbad, JSPCB 2. Sh. Mithilesh Jha, ASO, JSPCB, Ranchi The proceedings of the Public Hearing have been forwarded to Secretary MOEFCC by Jharkhand SPCB. A copy of the proceedings is attached as Annexure-X.

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Figure 7.1 Public Hearing Photographs

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Figure 7.2 Public Hearing Photographs

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7.2.1 Action Plan for Commitments Raised During Public Hearing

S. Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project Plan of Action Budget No of Participant Proponent Allocation 1 Sh. Baleshwar Proposed Unit is welcome Mr Devesh Mishra Ji Pollution control Budget already Singh Rathoure, but many units in area are representative from Project Fume Extraction System, overed under Village-Balidih, not doing pollution Proponent assured that in the ducts and Bag Filter will be EMP Uttari control measures. Local proposed expansion project, installed, vehicles used Panchayat people should be given job best available technology shall during operation shall opportunity. be adopted to control the comply with the applicable pollution. pollution control norms and PP also stated that preference have the PUC certificates. will be given to local people for Trees will be planted inside job opportunity and selection the plant premises as per will be made on the basis of guidelines. candidate eligibility and qualification. 2 Sh. Pradeep Project Proponent should Project Proponent replied that Committee Formation For training of Soren, Village- give written commitment committee may be constituted PP will also approach the local people, Narkara. that committee should be by local people from nearby Industrial Area Authority to Rs.6 lakhs has formed, which will villages. From company, one for a Committee comprising been allocated. identify and provide the representative will also be the of Industry people and Local They will be jobs to needed people. part of that committee. people to address the issue trained in Preference will be given to local of pollution. Bokaro ITI. Fee peoples for job opportunity from Jobs to Local People and scholarship proposed project. PP has always encouraged will be given. 20 local people to approach people will be them directly at a defined annually time (3 pm) for getting job. trained in this Job seekers approach the manner and

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S. Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project Plan of Action Budget No of Participant Proponent Allocation Security who arrange a call given job. . with the HR Manager. The HR Manager interviews the person and takes decision as per company policy. PP will also approach the district Employment Exchange office and obtain the CVs of eligible local people for training and job opportunity. 3 Md. Shakib Ali, Benefits of the CER budget Project Proponent stated that CER Funds for Pollution Rs.14.1 Lakhs Village- should be given to all the the management welcomes the Control Majladihi, Uttari nearby villages. proposal and as per applicable Following funds have been Gorabalidih norms, CER budget shall be allocated for CER Panchayat. allocated. Tree plantation in industrial area (avenue roads)- 900 trees– 6.9 Lakhs Cleaning of roads: PP will hire a Mobile sweeping machine for cleaning of roads in the industrial area once a month (Rs.7.2 lakhs) 4 Sh. Naresh He raised his concern PP stated that details of Pollution in Industrial Area Kumar Mahato, about pollution level in pollution control measures Project is located in Govind Market, industrial area and also already discussed and PP will industrial area. CEMS will be Village-Balidih requested to constitute follow all regulatory compliance installed in stack which will the local committee, which

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S. Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project Plan of Action Budget No of Participant Proponent Allocation will monitor pollution to keep pollution under control. be connected to the SPCB level in area. PP assured that regular server. monitoring will be done and Committee formation matter reports submitted to SPCB. already discussed in points 1 Committee formation proposal and 2. already addressed 5 Sh. Bhagirath No industry has placed Project Proponent stated that - - Digaar, Village- general information board general information about the Chatritaad, outside the factory company has been provided at Panchayat- premises and gate. He the outside main gate. Marafari requested company to Preference will be given to local provide jobs to local peoples for job opportunity. people. 6 Sh. Sachin Commitment should be Project Proponent assured that Water Sprinkling on Roads Mahato, Govind fulfilled by the Project they will adhere to all Cleaning of roads: EIA Market, Village- Proponent. Water requirements. Consultant is of the view that Balidih sprinkling should be done Water sprinkling will be done on dry cleaning of roads is more on nearby roads on regular basis and bleaching effective. regular basis, Bleaching powder will also be sprinkled as For removing the deposited powder should be per the requirement. muck from road manual sprinkled in the wells of Preference will be given to local scrapping is effective. nearby villages and peoples for jobs. PP will hire a Mobile preference should be sweeping machine for given to local people for cleaning of roads in the the jobs. Also requested all industrial area once a month that required work to be done in time frame In case musk deposits are seen on the Roads near our

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S. Name & Village Issues Raised Commitment by Project Plan of Action Budget No of Participant Proponent Allocation premises, PP will deploy one labour to scrap the deposited much.

7 Smt. Nisha, Zila The proposal of the Unit is Project Proponent stated that Already provided above - Parisad welcomed. However, latest technology equipment will Member, stated that Pollution level be used during the operation of Balidih in the industrial area is project and based on the high and required competency and qualification, measures should be taken jobs will be provided to the local to drop pollution level in people. area and jobs to be provided to local people.

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7.2.2 Activities Proposed Under Social Development Activities Based On Public Hearing/Consultation Based on the Public Hearing outcome, following the activities are proposed under Socio economic activities:-  Employment generation  Drinking Water supply  Greenbelt development  Health Check up  Training for Students 7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT Bholey Alloys is operating 2 x 3.5 MVA SAF to produce ferroalloys. The shed where the two SAF is located will be extended to accommodate a new 15 MVA SAF to produce ferroalloys. The new SAF and old SAF will be separated by a distance of 20 m. HIRA has been carried out for all the SAF. The SAF shell is made up of thick high graphite carbon steel (melting point-3500oC) which is insulated with brick lining. The melting temperature of the materials due to arcing is about 2300 oC. Hence, breaking of SAF do not fall under Maximum Credible Accident scenario. The HIRA approach comprises following steps:  Hazard Identification: Identification of events that could lead to accidents by studying the process; examination of layout plan and the PI Diagram.  Risk Assessment: Risk Assessment is done through consequence analysis to know the type of damage that any accident could pose on the human beings and property. Based on the extent of damage, risk mitigation measures are suggested. In order to manage the hazard, on-site risk management plan is prepared. The on-site risk management plan is also known as Disaster Management Plan. Off-site risk management plan is prepared if the consequence analysis predicts the possibility of risks to people and property present within the damage zone. Environmental & Public Receptors The project is located in an industrial area. No human habitation, school, hospital, jail, commercial complex, community center, etc are present within 100 m of the project site. No industry is present within 100 m distance of the SAF. Nearby industry on 4 sides is given below:- East – Road (then Bokaro Timber) West – Road then vacant land (then Induction Furnace of Shiv Priya) North – Vacant land South – Road Hazard Identification and Consequence Analysis The approach followed for Risk Analysis Study is in accordance with CPCB document titled "Environmental Risk Analysis due to Handling and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals" has

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been also referred. The hazards were identified by studying the PI diagram and shown in Table 7.2. Table 7.2 Hazards involving SAF S.N Activity Hazard Fall of material on person while unloading material from truck/dumper resulting into blunt injury. Loading/Unloading of Toppling of vehicle resulting into fatal/major injury 1 materials by Trucks & Collision of vehicle with people or hitting the Dumpers structure resulting into fall of structure which may lead to serious / fatal injuries Accident Fall of materials resulting into Impact injury Material Handling by 2 Cranes Spill-over of material and dust all around may cause breathing problem and eye problems. 3 Material handling by Belt Belt breakage may cause major injury or fracture to conveyors the person meeting the mishap, Spillage of Material. Structural failure, Fall or Slip Material feeding in day 4 bins. Dust pollution during material feeding; breathing problem. Material feeding in Dust problem, Spillage of material 5 charging hopper Burn injury due to hot gases, hot metal / furnace Pushing the charge by 6 eruption Stoking Car Hit by stoking car, Electrocution. Charge Eruption, Burn injury, Heat stress, Fumes & 7 Furnace Operation Dust emission Electric shock by high voltage. 8 Scrap / Correction Charge Eruption, Burn injury, Cut injury, Heat Material feeding to stress, Fumes & Dust emission Furnace Furnace puncture hot metal leakage, Hot material eruption, Heat stress resulting in fatigue. 9 Furnace tapping Over flow of hot slag & metal, Hot metal spillage which causes burnt injury 10 Filling carbon paste in Electrocution, Respiratory disorder due to furnace electrodes inhalation of fumes from carbon paste Slip / Fall 11 Furnace start up Electrocution 12 Operation of the Electrocution, Burn injury and Transformer oil transformer firing Deposited slag, loose castle may fall on workmen, Slip/ fall Exposure to furnace gases while replacement of the 13 Furnace repair work contact clamp & Pr. Ring etc.. Eye injury / infection, Burn injuries due to hot steam, Equipment water leakage. 14 Operation of Transfer Fall of material, Hot cake leakage, Hit by moving trolley trolley and Electrocution.

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15 Handling of hot metal Heat stress, Respiratory problem due to fumes. cakes in finished yard Explosion in hot metal, Burn injury While breaking the metal pieces, may come in contact with eyes & causes eye injury, 16 Metal & slag breaking Fractures in other body parts due to fall & trip, hand fingers & leg toe injury while handling buckets/tubs. Gantry Crane may hit the person, major Metal & slag Fracture/injury takes place, Fall/Slip 17 loading/unloading. Roll away or falling of Gantry crane due to heavy wind, burn injury, Cut injury. 18 Metal separation by Fall / slip causing fracture, blunt injury, hand jigging m/c Fingers & leg toe injury during handling metal/slag tubs 19 Material crushing by m/c Fall of person, Electrocution, Eye injury, Caught in (crushing m/c) rotating machine parts, Respiratory disorder due to dust 20 Jaw crusher operation Fall of person, Electrocution, Eye injury, Caught in (jaw crusher) rotating machine parts, Respiratory disorder due to dust 21 Loading of SiMn bags in Fall & Slip hazard due to improper supervisions trucks during loading Jigging of SiMn material initial dust/fines emission resulting environmental pollution leads to health 22 Manual Jigging problems, crush injury while improper Jigging equipment handling 23 Loading of SiMn with self Falling of materials over human beings, Falling of release bucket self releasing bucket, vehicle may hit to persons nearby Fall of material on persons while metal pieces Metal breaking in charging to crusher, Emission of metal fines 24 Crushers Falling of person by hitting the spilled metal on the floor, Noise Induce Hearing loss 25 Work on gantry crane Accident on track or hit by crane movement may rail tracks result impact injury, fracture or loss of organ 26 Maintenance of Idlers, Fall of Idlers, Rollers which make deep cuts. Rollers. Electric shock resulting muscle spasms or cardiac arrest, Exposure to welding arc resulting into arc eye or Cataract unconsciousness or sever burn injury, Fall at floor level resulting into blunt injury, Exposure to 27 Electric arc welding welding fumes during welding resulting into breathing difficulty or lung cancer Burn injury due to Contact with hot metals, contact with holder, welding sparks fallen on clothes and Fire hazard. 28 Gas Cutting set jobs Burn injuries, Fall of cylinders while handling Fire / Explosion due to Back fire.

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29 Grinding Operation Electrocution, Eye injury due to flying spatters, Fire & High noise, Wheel breakage resulting into deep cut or injury 30 Running of Compressor High noise resulting to hearing loss 31 Running of ID Fan High noise resulting to hearing loss , Person may trap in rotating parts. 32 Unloading of FDC hopper Come in contact with heat dust Due to inhalation of dust dust lungs problem 33 Checking of ASH hoppers while system is in Come in contact with hot dust running condition. 34 Dismantling of filter bags Come in contact with heat & dust, inhalation of dust may cause lungs problem 35 Unloading of dust from Come in contact with heat & dust, inhalation of dust ash silo may cause lungs problem 36 Maintenance activity of Dewatering pump Fall of person in tank, slip/ fall. suction pipes 37 Copper contact clamps Come in contact with hot material, Respiratory brazing / Arc welding disorder due to fumes and Eye problem due to Arc works 38 Maintenance jobs of Bursting of hydraulic hose & fire hazard Hit by hydraulic equipment pressurized oil jet Fall of material Fall, slip. Person fall from ladder result impact injury, Fall Cleaning of blowdown & into cooling tower tank, Burn injury due to hot cold water, hot water 39 water ,\dewatering & cooling During Cleaning of slippery floor person maybe slip tower tank. result impact injury, fracture 40 Maintenance activity in Fire incident Slip / Fall injury. Softener plant 41 Changeover of I.D.Fan Come in contact with running equipment / rotating parts, sound pollution 42 Changeover of cold Failure of f/c running equipment due to drop in water . water pressures. 43 Changeover of hot water Failure of f/c running equipment due to drop in pumps water pressures. 44 Electrode manual Electrocution, Fall/Trip, Eye irritation due to arc slipping welding, Cut Injury while grinding. 45 Electrode Casing Fixing Electrocution while fixing the electrode casing and touches to other electrode or structure Cut & Injury while grinding. 46 Tapping Trolley Cut injury may happen while working on wheels, Maintenance. gear box and other part of trolley, Person may entrapped between wheel and track. 47 Transformer Fall, Slipped due to transformer oil, Electrical shock maintenance. Breaker maintenance Deep cuts by sharp parts of the breaker & Explosion. 48 jobs. Battery Acid comes in contact with eyes.

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Blast of the battery while replacing, injuries in eyes, burn injury 49 Repairing of electrical Cut by running equipment. Electric shock resulting appliances into muscular spasm 50 Working with electrical Electric shock resulting into muscular spasm, appliances cardiac arrest, burn injury, Fire resulting into burn injury 52 Working at height for Falling from height, Electrocution during welding laying and welding of pipe. 53 Maintenance activity in Burn injury , slip/fall tap hole (Mechanical) 54 Cleaning of Surge Head injury, dust exposure, Slip/ Fall Hopper/ Ground Hopper 55 Replacement of Electrode Falling from height, Exposure to furnace gases while cooling blower replacement of the blower, Electric shock, Cut Injury, burn injury 57 Maintenance of EOT Falling from height, Electric shock & dust emission Crane while cleaning 58 Maintenance of FDC Falling from height, Electric shock, cut injury & dust motor emission while cleaning, 59 Maintenance of ID fan Falling from height, Electric shock, cut injury & dust motor & Actuator emission while cleaning, 60 Maintenance of DG set Electric shock, 61 Laying of Cable on Trays. Falling from height, Electric shock, cut injury & dust emission while cleaning,

The following credible accidents (hazards) are discussed below: Fire in coal yard: Only 500 tons (max) of met coke/ pearl coke/ steam coal will be stored in the plant. Therefore risk of fire is low. Since such incident takes sufficient time to get widespread, enough response time is available for plant personnel to get away to safer distance. No off-site risk is involved. Water sprinklers connected to water reservoir is sufficient to control the fire. Burn injury: Tapping of hot molten metal from SAF and spreading over moulds creates the possibility of burn injury to the operating personal. No off-site risk is involved. Use of Personal Protective Equipment like specially insulated rubber gloves, tight goggles, helmets, face shields, rubber aprons, safety shoe with non-skid soles and toe protection will be adequate to prevent the accidents. In case of such injury, immediate first aid treatment by paramedical /trained staff should be provided. Bath showers (2-3) and eye wash shower (2-3) connected to a water tank (5000 L) should be kept at the washroom. In case of severe burns, the affected personnel should be immediately taken to nearby Hospital. Management should tie up with a good Hospital so that its facility could be availed without any hassles. Mechanical injury to body parts: Mechanical injury to body parts of operating personnel can happen due to negligence. No off-site risk is involved. Use of Personal Protective

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Equipment like specially gloves, goggles, helmet, face shield (if required), safety belt (if required), UV protection goggles (if required), aprons, safety shoe with non-skid soles and toe protection will be adequate to prevent the injury. In case of such injury, immediate first aid treatment by paramedical /trained staff should be provided. In case of severe burns, the affected personnel should be immediately taken to nearby Hospital. Management should tie up with a good Hospital so that its facility could be availed without any hassles. Electrical Shock: It can happen to any personnel due to faulty installation of electrical devices and equipment or due to poor quality of equipment or poor O&M practices. Risk could be minimized by adopting all safety codes prescribed by the BIS. Off-site risk is not involved. 7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 7.4.1 Disasters A disaster is catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into helplessness and suffering and as a result need protection, clothing, shelter, medical and social care and other necessities of life. Disasters can be divided into two main groups. The first group includes those disasters which result from natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, tropical storms, floods, avalanches, landslides etc. The second group includes disastrous events occasioned by humans, or by their impact upon the environment. Examples are industrial accidents, radiation accidents, factory fires, explosions, escape of toxic gases or chemical substances from an industrial unit, river pollution, mining or other structural collapses; air, sea, rail and road transport accidents. These disastrous events can reach catastrophic dimensions in terms of human loss. There can be no set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster because it depends, to a large extent, on the physical, economic and social environment in which it occurs. What would be considered a major disaster in developing country, equipped to cope with the problems involved, may not mean more than temporary emergency elsewhere. However, all disasters bring in their wake similar consequences that call for immediate action, whether at the local, national or international level, for the rescue and relief of the victims. This includes the search for the dead and injured, medical and social care, removal of the debris, the provision of temporary shelter for the homeless, food, clothing and medical supplies and the rapid re-establishment of essential services. 7.4.2 Objectives of Disaster Management of Plan The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in this same order of priorities. Effective implementation of Disaster Management Plan will be ensured by its wide circulation among the staff and workers and training of the personnel through rehearsals.

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The Disaster Management Plan would reflect the probable consequential severity of undesired event due to deteriorating conditions or through knock on effects. Further the management should be able to demonstrate that their assessment of the consequences uses good supporting evidence and based on currently available and reliable information, incident data from internal and external sources and if necessary the reports of outside agencies. To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the factory or immediate vicinity of the factory, a Plan has to be formulated and this emergency plan is called Disaster Management Plan. The objective of the Industrial Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of the Plant and the outside services to achieve the following:

 Minimize damage to the property and the environment.  Effect the rescue and medical treatment of victims.  Fulfill the needs of relatives.  Provide authoritative information to news media.  Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas.  Safeguard other people.  Initially contain and then ultimately bring the situation under the control.  Preserve subsequent records and equipment for subsequent enquiry of the cause and circumstances leading to emergency. 7.4.3 Emergencies General Emergencies Anticipated The emergencies that could be envisaged in the Plant are as follows:  Contamination of food/water.  Sabotage / social disorder.  Structural failures.  Slow isolated fires. Specific Emergencies Anticipated During the study of risk assessment, the probabilities of occurrence of hazards are worked out along with the nature of damage. This is the reason why one should study risk assessment in conjunction with DMP Emergency Organization It is recommended to setup an Emergency Organization. A senior executive who has control over the affairs of the Plant would be heading the Emergency Organization. He would be designated as Site Controller. In the case of stores, utilities, open areas which are the not under the control of production heads, executive responsible for maintenance of utilities would be designated as Incident Controller. All the Incident Controllers would be reporting to the Site Controller. Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 119

Each Incident Controller organizes a team responsible for controlling the incident with the personnel under his control. Shift in-charge would be the Reporting Officer, who would report the incident to the Incident Controller. Emergency Coordinators would be appointed who would undertake the responsibilities like fire fighting, rescue, rehabilitation, transport and support services. For this purposes, Security in-charge, staff of the Personnel Department/ Essential services would be engaged. All these personnel would be designated as key personnel. In each shift, electrical supervisor, pump house incharge and other maintenance staff would be drafted for emergency operations. In the event of Power communication system failure, some of staff members in the office/ Plant offices would be drafted and their services would be utilised as messengers for quick passing of communications. All these personnel would be declared as essential personnel. Emergency Communication Whosoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire, leakage etc. would inform his immediate superior and Emergency Control Center. The person on duty in the Emergency Control Centre would appraise the site controller. Site controller verifies the situation from the Incident Controller of that area or the shift incharge and takes a decision about implementing on Site Emergency Plan. This would be communicated to all the Incident Controllers and Emergency Coordinators. Simultaneously, the emergency warning system would be activated on the instructions of the Site Controller. Emergency Responsibilities The responsibilities of the key personnel are appended below:- Site Controller On receiving information about emergency, he would rush to Emergency Control Centre (ECC) and take the charge of ECC and the situation. He would assess the magnitude of the situation in consultation with the incident controller and decide:  Whether affected area needs to be evacuated.  Whether personnel who are at assembly points need to be evacuated.  Declares Emergency and orders for operation of emergency siren.  Organizes announcement by public address system about location of emergency.  Assesses the areas which are likely to be affected, and need to be evacuated or alerted.  Maintains a continuous review of possible development and assesses the overall situation to decide whether shutting down of any section or whole of the Plant is required.  Directs personnel of rescue, rehabilitation, transport, fire brigade, medical and other designated mutual support systems, locally available, for meeting emergencies.

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 Controls evacuation of affected areas. If the situation is likely to go out of control or effects are likely to go beyond the premises of the factory, informs to District Emergency Authority, Police, and Hospital and seeks their intervention and help.  Informs Inspector of factories, Deputy Chief Inspector of factories, SPCB and other statutory authorities.  Gives public statement, if necessary.  Keeps record of chronological events and prepares an investigation report and preserves the evidences. After managing the emergent situation and binging the normalcy at the work place, he makes a statement accordingly. Incident Controller  Assembles the incident control team.  Directs operations within the affected areas with the priorities for safety to personnel, minimizes damage to the plant, property and environment and minimizes the loss of materials.  Directs the shutting down and evacuation of Plant and areas likely to be adversely affected by the emergency.  Ensures that all-key personnel help is sought.  Provides advice and information to the Fire and Security officer and the local Fire Services as and when they arrive.  Ensures that all non-essential workers/staff of the effected areas evacuated to the appropriate assembly points and the areas are searched for victims, if any  Understands the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any enquiry into the cause and circumstances, which resulted or escalated the emergency.  Coordinates with emergency services at the site.  Provides tools and safety equipments to the team members.  Keeps in touch with the team and advise them regarding the method of control to be used.  Keeps the Site Controller informed continuously about the progress being made. Emergency Coordinator - Rescue, Fire Fighting  Rushes to Emergency Control Centre after knowing about the emergency.  Helps the Incident Controller in containment of the emergency.  Ensures fire pumps in operating conditions and instructs pump house operator to be ready for any emergency.  Guides the fire fighting crew i.e. Firemen, trained Plant personnel and security staff.  Organizes shifting the fire fighting facilities to the emergency site, if required.  Takes guidance of the Incident Controller for firefighting as well as assesses the requirements of outside help.  Arranges the traffic control at the gate and the incident area.  Directs the security staff to the incident site to take part in the emergency operations under his guidance and supervision.

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 Evacuates the people in the Plant or in the nearby areas as advised by site controller.  Searches for any casualties and arranges proper aid for them.  Assembles search and evacuation team.  Decides paths for the workers evacuating the site  Maintains law and order in the area, and if necessary seeks the help of police and local administration.  Arranges safety tools/equipments for the members of his team. Emergency Coordinator - Medical, Mutual Aid, Rehabilitation, Transport and Communication  The event of failure of electric supply and there by internal telephone, sets up communication point and establishes contact with the Emergency Control Center (ECC) in the event of failure of electric supply and communication network.  Organizes medical treatment to the injured and if necessary, will shift them to nearby hospitals.  Mobilizes extra medical help from outside, if necessary  Keeps a list of qualified first aid providers of the factory and seek their assistance.  Maintains first aid and medical emergency requirements.  Makes sure that all safety equipments are made available to the emergency team.  Assists Site Controller with necessary data and coordinates the emergency activities.  Assists Site Controller in updating emergency plan.  Maintains liaison with Civil Administration.  Ensures availability of canteen facilities and maintenance of rehabilitation centre.  Remains in liaison with Site Controller / Incident Controller.  Ensures availability of necessary cash for rescue / rehabilitation and emergency expenditure.  Controls rehabilitation of affected areas at the end of emergency.  Makes available diesel/petrol for transport vehicles engaged in emergency operation. Emergency Coordinator – Essential Services  He would assist Site Controller and Incident Controller  Maintains essential services like Diesel Generator, Water, Fire Water, Compressed Air / Instrument Air, Power Supply for lighting.  Plans alternate facilities in the event of Power failure, to maintain essential services such as lighting, etc.  Organizes separate electrical connections for all utilities and during emergency ensures that the essential services and utilities are not affected.  Gives necessary instructions regarding emergency electrical supply, isolation of certain sections etc to shift in charges and electricians.  Ensures availability of adequate quantities of protective equipments and other emergency materials, spares etc. Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 122

General Responsibilities of Employees during an Emergency When an emergency warning is raised, the workers, if they are in-charge of any process equipment, should adopt safe and emergency shut down and attend any prescribed duty as an essential employee. If no such responsibility has been assigned, he should adopt a safe course to assembly point and await instructions. He should not resort to spread panic. On the other hand, he must assist emergency personnel towards objectives of DMP. 7.4.4 Emergency Facilities Emergency Control Centre  During the emergency, the office block would function as Emergency Control Centre. It would have external Telephone & Fax facility. All the Incident Controllers, Officers, senior personnel would be available there.  The following information and equipments will be provided at the ECC.  Intercom, telephone  Fire suit / gas tight goggles / gloves / helmets  Factory layout, emergency site plan  Emergency lamp / torchlight  Plan indicating locations of hazardous inventories, Plant control room, sources of safety equipment, work road plan, assembly points, rescue locations, vulnerable zones, and escape routes.  Hazard chart  Self-contained breathing apparatus  Hand tools, wind direction, wind velocity indications  Public Address Megaphone, Hand bell, Telephone directories (Internal and P&T).  Address with telephone numbers of key personnel, Emergency coordinator.  Important addresses, telephone numbers of experts from outside, government agencies, neighboring industries etc.  Emergency shut down procedures.  Nominal roll of employees. Emergency Power Supply Plant facilities would be connected to Diesel Generator and would be placed in auto mode. Fire Fighting Facilities First Aid and Fire Fighting equipment suitable for emergency should be maintained as per statutory requirements/ TAC Regulations. Fire hydrant line covering major areas would be laid. It would be maintained at 6 kg / sq.cm. pressure. Location of Wind Sock On the top of production block and on the top of administrative block wind socks would be installed to indicate direction of wind during emergency period. Emergency Medical Facilities

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Gas masks and general first aid materials for dealing with chemical burns, fire burns etc. would be maintained in the medical centre as well as in the emergency control room. Private medical practitioners help would be sought. Government hospital would be approached for emergency help. Apart from Plant first aid facilities, external facilities would be augmented. Names of Medical Personnel, Medical facilities in Bokaro would be prepared and updated. Necessary specific medicines for emergency treatment of burnt patients and for those affected by toxicity would be maintained. Breathing apparatus and other emergency medical equipment would be provided and maintained. The help of nearby industrial managements in this regard would also be taken on mutual support basis. 7.4.5 Emergency Actions Emergency Warning Communication of emergency would be made familiar to the personnel inside the plant and people outside. An emergency warning system would be established. Emergency Shutdown There are number of facilities which can be provided to help in dealing with hazardous conditions. The suggested arrangements are  Stop feed  Deluge contents  Remove heat  Transfer contents Methods of removing additional heat include removal by the normal cooling arrangements or by the use of an emergency cooling system. Cooling facilities which vaporizes liquid may be particularly effective, since a big increase in vaporization can be obtained by reducing pressure. Evacuation of Personnel The area would have adequate number of exits and staircases. In the event of an emergency, unrelated personnel have to escape to assembly point. Operators have to take emergency shutdown procedure and escape. Time office maintains a copy of deployment of employees in each shift at Emergency Communication Centre. If necessary, persons can be evacuated by rescue teams. All Clear Signal At the end of emergency, after discussing with Incident Controllers and Emergency Coordinators, the site controller orders an all clear signal. 7.4.6 Off Site Emergency The help of following external agencies may be required during emergency

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Firefighting facilities: Industry will establish its own firefighting facilities but during emergency, Fire brigade may be called. Police: Police help will be required during emergency for evacuation of the people, Traffic control, security arrangements etc. shall be made available. Medical help: In case of emergency seriously injured personnel may be referred to the Hospital/Primary Health Centre depending upon the gravity and type of injuries. List of Key persons of Off- Site Emergency Plan is given below Hon’ble District Magistrate (Collector) Superintendent of Police Assistant Labour Commissioner District Health Officer Fire Officer Controller of Explosive District Informatics Officer 7.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SURVEILLANCE Large industries where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the basic inputs. Along with the booms, the industrialization generally brings several problems related with health and safety of the workmen. Occupational Health Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases. However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases. Construction & Erection The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to constructional activities and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to arrangements required to reduce it within TLV'S, personnel protective equipment’s should also be supplied to workers. Operation & Maintenance The working personnel would be given the following appropriate personnel protective equipment’s.  Industrial Safety helmets  Crash helmets Consultant-M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd Page 125

 Face shield with replacement acrylic vision  Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends  Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue colour glasses  Welders equipment for eye and face protection  Cylindrical type earplug  Ear plugs  Canister gas masks  Self-contained breathing apparatus  Leather apron  Safety belt / line man's safety belt  Leather hand gloves  Asbestos hand gloves  Industrial safety shoes with steel toe  Electrical safety shoes without steel toe and gum boots Occupational Health Anticipated Occupational & Safety Hazards  Heat Stress & Stroke  Physical activity  Extremes of age, poor physical condition, fatigue  Excessive clothing  Dehydration  Cardiovascular disease  Skin disorders  Dust Exposure  Metallic dust exposure  Noise  Illumination  Burns and shocks due electricity Note: The air and water samples at the site revealed that Arsenic is Below Detectable Level. Hence Arsenicosis Management Plan is not envisaged. The health of workers can be protected by adopting the following measures:  Relaxation facilities to workers in working in furnace are in separate rooms with good  ventilation & air circulation. This will help in relieving of thermal stress.  Good Housekeeping practices  Good ventilation & exhaust system  Enforcement of usage of Personal Protective Devices.  Rotation of employees in specific areas to avoid continuous exposure.  Earplugs will be provided to employees working in noise prone areas such as STG,

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 Periodic monitoring of noise levels Fugitive emissions, emissions from stack, dust suppression system, etc. Frequency of Periodical Examination For employees once in a year (All Age Group) Personal Protective Devices and Measures  Industrial Safety helmets  Fall arrestor  Safety nets (for fall protection)  Crash helmets  Face shield with replacement acrylic vision  Safety goggles  Welders equipment for eye and face protection  Ear plugs  Canister gas masks  Welding face shield  Welding hand sleeve  Self-contained breathing apparatus  Leather apron  Safety belt / line man's safety belt  Leather hand gloves  Asbestos hand gloves  Industrial safety shoes with steel toe  Electrical safety shoes without steel toe and gum boots  Protective clothing etc. Plan of pre-placement and periodical health status of workers Pre-employment checkup is mandatory and following tests are being conducted and will be continued:  Plan of evaluation of health of workers  Chest x rays  Audiometry  Spirometry  Vision testing (Far & Near vision, color vision and any other ocular defect)  ECG  Haemogram (examination of the blood)  Urine (Routine and Microscopic)  Complete physical examination  Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD)  Backache  Pain in minor and major joints  Fatigue, etc.

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 Medical records of each employee is maintained separately and updated as per finding during monitoring. Age, sex wise, department wise data on the above parameters is maintained.  Medical records of the employee at the end of his / her term are will be updated. List of equipment for Occupational Health Monitoring  ECG  Analytical Pan Balance  Dust Sampling devices  Heat stress monitoring device (Personal)  Thermometer  Noise Monitoring device  Spiro meter  Audiometric device  Vision screener Occupational health check-up will be outsourced by third party. However, ambulance facility will be provided within the plant. 7.6 SAFETY PLAN Safety of both men and materials during construction and operation phases is of great concern. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan. The disaster in Project is possible due to collapse of structures and fire /explosion etc. The details of firefighting equipment’s to be installed are given below:  Carbon dioxide type  Foam type  DCP type  Soda acid type  Fire buckets  Fire hydrants Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases, M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited., has formulated safety policy with the following regulations.  To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the design,  Construction, operation and maintenance of Plants, machinery and equipment.  To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work.  To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees.  To provide where ever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to ensure their proper use.  To inform employees about materials, equipment’s or processes used in their work which are known to be potentially hazardous to health and safety.

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 To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making necessary changes from the safety point of view in the light of experience and up to date knowledge.  To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and illness at work.  To provide appropriate instructions, training and supervision to employee’s health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is given to these matters.  To ensure proper implementation of fire preventive methods and an appropriate firefighting service along with training facilities for personnel involved in this service.  To publish / notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of employees.  To prepare separate safety rules for each type of process involved.  To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of all buildings, equipment’s, work places and operations. 7.6.1 Safety Organization Construction and Erection Phase A highly qualified and experienced safety officer was appointed. The responsibilities of the safety officer include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advice on corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training programmes and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to occupational safety and health. In addition to employment of safety officer, every contractor, whose employees will be more than 250, would also be asked to employ one safety officer to ensure safety of the workers in accordance with the conditions of the contract. Operation & Maintenance Phase After the completion of construction of proposed project, the posting of safety officer would be in accordance with the requirements of Factories Act and he would be assigned the duties and responsibilities accordingly. Safety Circle In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of hazardous processes and improving safety and health, safety circles would be constituted in each area of work. The circle would consist of 5-6 employees from that area. The circle would normally meet for about an hour every week. Safety Training Well trained safety officer was appointed at Victoria Ferro Alloys Pvt. Ltd. Safety training provided by the safety officers with the assistance of faculty members called from professional safety institutions and universities. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labours will also given safety training. To create safety awareness safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets etc. will be distributed.

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Health and Safety Monitoring Plan All the potential occupational hazardous work places are monitored regularly. The health of employees working in these areas monitored once in a year. 7.7 RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited., has acquired 1.18 Ha. of land in Notified Industrial Area, Bokaro, which was developed by Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority. So, there is no involvement of rehabilitation and resettlement in the proposed project.

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CHAPTER-8 : PROJECT BENEFIT

8.1 EMPLOYMENT Estimated manpower requirement is 114 including Chief Executive, Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Skilled Technicians. Skilled, semi-skilled& un-skilled workers will be employed by the company after expansion. Indirect employment in service sector like transport, housekeeping, security, construction labour, daily wage labour, workshop and repair shops. About 100 people will get indirect employment. ------x------

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CHAPTER-9 : ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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CHAPTER-10 : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION Any industrial development is associated with certain positive impacts as well as some negative impacts on the physical and socio-economic environment. The environment management plan is prepared with a view to facilitate effective environmental management of the project and implementation of the mitigation measures. The Environmental Management Plan describes in brief, the management for proper and adequate implementation of treatment and control system for air and liquid pollutants and for maintaining the environment. 10.2 PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN  Prevention and control of liquid, gaseous and solid waste to meet statutory requirements (Relevant Pollution Control Standards) with appropriate technology.  Develop and maintain green-belt development.  Maintain good working conditions for employees.  To reduce fire and accident hazards.  Budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management system.  To adopt cleaner production technology and waste minimization program. 10.3 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY The Company has a well-defined environment policy. The company takes effective steps to ensure that flow of information from working level to top level flows in a smooth and coordinated manner, so that in case any deficiency is noted, it is brought to the notice of top management and preventive and corrective action is initiated in a systematic manner. The flow is given in Figure 10.1.

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Figure 10.1 Organization Chart on Environment Information

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ENVIRONMENT POLICY Shri Bholey Alloys is committed to:  Follow the National laws and regulations related to Environment Protection and Prevention & Control of Pollution.  Design, construct and operate the plant by adopting technology and process that are sustainable and environmentally acceptable in the country.  Adoption of State of the Art technology for prevention and control of impacts.  Take steps to prevent, minimize and control releases to air, water and land of substances which could adversely affect human health and the environment.  Operate facilities and conduct activities taking into consideration the efficient use of natural resources  Provide and maintain healthy and safe working condition for all employees.  Ensure the protection of the health and safety of workers.  Adopt measures to ensure that all its contractors and business associates also comply with National laws and regulations related to Environment & Control of Pollution  Focus on continual improvement of environmental performance and ensure involvement of employees at all levels by providing training & awareness For effective and efficient implementation of Environment Policy, Company shall :- 1. Ensure the allocation of sufficient financial, human and technological resources along with organizational infrastructure for its implementation. 2. Prepare and maintain site specific, list of all the applicable regulations legal records, compliance requirements and compliance status. 3. Develop and implement innovative processes focused on reducing consumption of energy and water and minimizing quantity of waste dispose. 4. Review facilities and programs on a regular basis and establish monitorable targets, quantified as appropriate for continual improvement of our environmental performance. 5. As far as practicable, purchase products and services that will have minimum impact on the environment. 6. Communicate the environmental commitment and performance of the organization to the stakeholders. 7. Establish an organizational structure to oversee the effective implementation of corporate environment policy. Define key responsibilities with the various levels of organization for policy implementation.

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10.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL Company is responsible for implementation of all the mitigation and management measures suggested in Environmental Monitoring Program. A separate department "Environmental Management Cell" (EMC) shall be established to look after all environmental related matters of the plant. The EMC will supervise the reported activity from time to time for smooth implementation of Environmental Mitigation and Management measures and will take necessary actions if required. The cell will act to ensure the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Environment Management Program. It will also ensure to meet all the Statutory Requirements.

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Safety Officer Environmental HR (ESC and CSR) Engineer Admn Officer: Chemist Horticulture, Cleanliness, Medical Figure 10.2 Organization Chart of Environmental Monitoring Cell 10.4.1 SOP for Flow of Information The Company has a well-defined environment policy. The policy ensures effective steps to ensure that flow of information from working level to top level flows in a smooth and coordinated manner, so that in case any deficiency is noted, it is brought to the notice of top management and preventive and corrective action is initiated in a systematic manner. Weekly meetings are organized where the Plant Head and all Managers shall be present. The Head-Environment briefs the management about the environmental performance of the plant and all compliances/non-compliances are brought to the notice of top management. An plan is drawn for rectifying the NC, budget is sanctioned and action is initiated. In the next review meeting the action and plan are discussed till the NC is closed. EMC shall be in regular touch with JSPCB and shall send them environmental monitoring reports regularly in the prescribed format. 10.4.2 PROVIDE TRAINING EMC would be responsible for the implementation of the EMP, needs to be trained on the effective implementation of the environmental issues. To ensure the success of the implementation set up proposed, there is a high requirement of training and skill up-

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gradation. For the proposed project, additional training facilities will be developed for environmental control. For proper implementation of the EMP, the officials responsible for EMP implementation will be trained accordingly. To achieve the overall objective of pollution control it is essential not only to provide latest pollution control and monitoring systems but also to provide trained man power resources to operate and maintain the same. So far, the practice with many plants is to utilize the plant operations and maintenance crew for operation of systems. This has shown adverse results due to lack of specialized knowledge in addition to priority selection. Therefore apart from the ECD, specific training will be provided to personnel handling the operation and maintenance of different pollution control equipment. In-plant training facilities will be developed for environmental control. Specialized courses at various Research / Educational institutes will be organized. The training will be given to employees to cover the following fields:  Awareness of pollution control and environmental protection to all.  Operation and maintenance of specialized pollution control equipment.  Organize field monitoring, maintenance and calibration of pollution monitoring instruments.  Laboratory testing of pollutants.  Repair of pollution monitoring instruments.  Occupational health/safety.  Disaster management.  Environmental management.  Afforestation / plantation and post care of plants.  Knowledge of norms, regulations and procedures.  Risk assessment and Disaster Management. 10.4.3 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CELL WILL INCLUDE: MOEFCC registered agency will be retained to generate the environment quality data in respect of air, water, noise, and prepare the Environmental Report.  Timely renewal of Consents & Authorization will be taken care of.  Submitting environmental monitoring report to JSPCB. The cell will also take mitigative or corrective measures as required or suggested by the Board.  Conduct and submit annual Environmental Statement to JSPCB.  Prepare and submit six monthly report on the compliance with the conditions of the environmental clearance  Keeping the management updated on regular basis about the findings / results of monitoring activities and proposes measures to improve environmental performance.  Conducting regular safety drills and training programs to educate employees on safety practices. A qualified and experienced safety officer will be responsible for the issues related to occupational safety and health.

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 Conducting safety and health audits to ensure that recommended safety and health measures are followed. 10.5 EMP DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE LAND ENVIRONMENT The site is flat and already levelled, hence no levelling is required. Earth excavated during civil foundations will be reused for raising the plinth and backfilling the columns. Dust generated due to earthwork including excavation and transportation activities, especially during dry weather conditions, will be controlled by water sprinkling. AIR ENVIRONMENT Dust will be generated at work site during the construction activity like excavation and vehicular movement. Providing suitable surface treatment to ease the traffic flow and regular sprinkling of water will reduce the dust generation. All internal and external roads will be asphalted and cleaned daily, so there will be less generation of re-suspended road dust. WATER ENVIRONMENT Temporary drainage work will be maintained, removed and reinstated as required, and all other precautions will be taken for avoidance of damage by flooding and silt. Sedimentation pit of sufficient capacity will be constructed to trap silt-laden water during monsoon. The wastewater will be reused for dust suppression by adopting suitable mechanism. These will be cleaned on regular basis. NOISE ENVIRONMENT The noise generated during the constructed phase will be due to the movement of vehicles and construction equipment. Construction equipment and transport vehicles would be properly maintained so that noise generation is minimized. Regular maintenance schedule will be adopted for all construction equipment and vehicles. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Careful design, planning and good site management would minimize waste of materials such as concrete, mortars and cement grouts. Construction waste will be segregated as much as possible at site itself to increase the feasibility of recycling concrete and masonry as filling material and steel pieces as saleable scrap. Muck shall be generated from drains and sedimentation pits. The muck shall be collected daily and stored at earmarked place. It shall be finally disposed within the plant premises for plinth raising purpose. Litter disposal and collection points shall be established around the all construction work sites. Construction waste shall be segregated as much as possible at site itself to increase the feasibility of recycling concrete and masonry as filling material and steel pieces as saleable scrap. SANITATION, WELFARE AND SAFETY MEASURES OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

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Construction workers will be made aware of possible hazards and safety measures that need to be taken during construction activities through routine training. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as dust masks, goggles, earplugs/ earmuffs, safety gloves, safety belts, shoe with toe protection, gumboots will be made available at construction site. Construction workers and vehicle drivers will be provided with drinking water, canteen and toilet / washroom facility. Rest room facility for truck drivers will be provided. 10.6 EMP CONSIDERED DURING OPERATION PHASE AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT PLAN Point Source Emission: The dust emissions will be controlled using Bag filter. The BF will be suitably designed to meet the Particulate Matter norms of 30 mg/Nm3. The stack height will be 30 m. Adequate spares shall be maintained for the efficient operation of BF FUGITIVE DUST EMISSION CONTROL MEASURES: Fugitive dust is generated during raw material handling (unloading, conveying, transporting, stacking etc), vehicular movement. Asphalting or concreting of the work area of the plant has been done to control the fugitive dust emissions. Unloading of trucks with material is carried out with great care by avoiding dropping of material from height, wetting the material by sprinkling water while unloading. For control of fugitive dust, water spray arrangement is provided to spray water all round the stockpiles and other raw material areas to suppress the dust. In addition to the above control measures, following steps will also be practiced to prevent air pollution due to air borne dust:  Dense greenbelt to be developed around the dust generation points  Afforestation around the industry will be act as barrier  All the internal roads to be paved  Proper maintenance of air pollution control equipment  Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery  Good house keeping and proper maintenance to be practiced NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT PLAN During proposed project, the major noise-generating source will be machinery and equipment. The proposed equipment of the proposed plant would be designed for noise levels not exceeding 85 dB (A) at source. In general the following methods will be adopted to control the noise pollution.  The use of barricades  Sized ore / materials will be purchased so that crushing is eliminated.  The use of vibration insulation techniques at foundation of fans and other moving machinery.  The use of mufflers, and acoustic louvers in DG sets

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 Proper plantation of trees  Providing earmuffs and earplugs to the plant personnel. WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT PLAN The total raw water requirement for the Ferro Alloy plant will be 110 KLD. Water is required for furnace cooling. Hot water is recirculated using cooling towers. Only make-up water is added. In this manner the plant will achieve zero discharge. The domestic water requirement for the plant personnel considering persons will be 8 kl/day. About 6 kl/day wastewater from toilets and washrooms will be generated, which will be treated in septic tanks and disposed in soak pits. GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT Site Preparation: Careful preparation will enhance vegetation growth overcoming the establishment problems which are often encountered on construction sites. The handling and treatment of soils which are to be used within the potential root zone of the vegetation will take account of the following factors:  Soil as a medium for plant growth  Continuity between soil layer  Proper soil handling avoiding destruction of natural aerobic soil organisms  Minimum soil compaction without excessive densities Plant propagation: Planting nursery raised plants and planting cuttings are normally practiced for trees and shrubs. Direct sowing (seeding) is, however, becoming more widely used for herbs and shrubs. Seeds are cheap and versatile but during the establishment phase they are very vulnerable to desiccation and prediction. In each of above-mentioned cases the establishment period is critical because the individual plant is at risk from many sources i.e. drought, predation and damage. Procurement of Seedlings / Saplings: Seeds will be procured from a certified agency. The seedlings of species selected will be obtained from the nursery of Forest Department or from commercial nurseries. Seeding spots will vary in size from 100-150 mm diameter containing a few seeds only, to 1-2 m2 patches containing many species. Existing groundcover will be removed before seeding, in order to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients. Plantation: This will include digging pits with proper spacing, filling pits with prepared soil, plantation of seedlings and watering. The size of the pit will be 1m x 1m x 1 m for grown-up trees and 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m for smaller trees and shrubs. The spacing will be as follows, The pits will be filled with soil mixture. The soil will be irrigated soaking wet prior to placing of seedling. The water required for greenbelt development will be met from the treated effluents generated during plant operation. During construction period water supply will be met from available sources.

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Plantation will start from the beginning of construction activity (after the site is made clear and demarcating the green portion). The plant species will be planted using pitting technique. The pit size should be 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm size. Soil proposed to be filled in the pit after plantation will be mixed with compost (1:1). Plantation will be done after first rainfall. Adequate protection will be ensured for achieving high survival rate of the planted saplings. Water and nutrients / manure will be given at appropriate intervals. Saplings will be purchased from Forest Department and other Private Nursery. More than 80% survival rate shall be ensured by adopting good management measures. ACTION PLAN FOR GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT Local DFO will be consulted in developing the greenbelt.  A greenbelt of 0.76 Ha (33.11 %) will be developed in the plant premises. A 15 m wide greenbelt will be developed around the plant.  The tree species to be selected for the plantation are pollutant tolerent, fast growing, wind firm, deep rooted. A three tire plantation is proposed comprising of an outer most belt of taller trees, which will act as barrier, middle core acting as air cleaner and the innermost core which may be termed as absorptive layer consisting of trees which are known to be particularly tolerant to pollutants.  Greenbelt will be developed simultaneously with the construction of the plant as per CPCB guidelines.  2000-2500 plants will be planted per Hectare as per CPCB norms. (I) Plantation for Arresting Dust Trees particularly having compact branching closely arranged leaves of simple elliptical and hairy structure, shiny or waxy leaves and twigs are efficient filters of dust. The following species are suggested to arrest the dust.  Alstonia Scholaris,  Bauhinia Purpurea  Cassia siamea,  Peltoferrum ferrugineum  Butea monosperma  Tamarindus indica  Azadirachta indica

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 Poloyalthia longifloia (III) Plantation To Reduce Noise Pollution Trees having thick and flushy leaves with petioles are suitable. Heavier branches and trunks of trees also deflect the sound waves. The following plant species are suggested to reduce noise pollution.  Alstonia scholaris  Melia monosperma  Azadirachta indica  Grevillea peridifolia  Tamarindus indica  Greavillea robusta (IV) Plantation Along The Roads (Avenue Plantation)  Alstonia scholaris  Cassia fistula  Bauhinia purpurea  Mimusops elangi  Pongamia pinnata  Polyalthia longifolia  Lagerstroemia flosreginea  Cassia siamea 10.7 RAIN WATER HARVESTING PLAN Rain Water can be harvested either storing in tanks for ready use or charged into soil for withdrawal later i.e. ground water recharging. Shree Bholey Group has decided to installed Rain Water Harvesting system to prevent runoff and to help reduce fresh water consumption. Storm water network will be designed throughout the site for collection of roof top as well as internal runoff during the monsoon season. Pipeline and storm water drainage will be connected/diverted to water harvesting tank without any contamination or after removing impurities i.e. leaves, floating materials, birds drop out etc. During rainy season, the rain water will be collected from roofs and open area in collection tank having 2500 KL capacity and the collected water will be used for industrial activities. Average 120 rainy days, average rainfall 1,198 mm and following basic details have been worked for designing the Rain Water Harvesting System: Roof top area available for rain water harvesting: 11,400 m2 Run of Calculation= 11,400 x 1.198 x 0.9 = 12,291.48 m3/hr Total Green Area = 7,600 m2 Run of Calculation = 7,600 x 1.198 x 0.2 = 1,820.96 m3/hr Total Paved Area = 3,800 m2 Run of Calculation = 3,800 x 1.198 x 0.7 = 3186.68 m3/hr

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Total Rain Water can be harvested in Monsoon season = 12,291.48+1,820.96+3,186.68 = 17,299.12 m3 Total Rain Water /Days = 17,299.12/120 = 144.15 m3 Five day Retention Period = 144.15 x 5 = 720.79 m3 Total No of Rain water recharge pits = 5 No’s (1 No’s/Acre) 01 of Rain water Harvesting Tank is already present in south block of the plot having capacity of 5,000 KL. The water harvested in the tank will be used for dust suppression and green belt. Internal storm water drain with natural slope around the plot will be provided. The effectiveness of the drainage system depends on proper cleaning of drainage pipes/channels etc. Regular checking before and during the monsoon will be done to see that none of the drains/drainage facilities are clogged and are efficient to collect the rainwater under rain water harvesting program. The clogged drains will be cleaned up immediately on report of any clogging or blockage. Internal Storm water drain with adequate slope around the plot is been provided. We will construct the garland drains and collection pits for run off material. 10.8 ENERGY CONSERVATION  Rooftop Solar Panel, Solar Powered Street Lights etc. will be installed wherever possible.  It is proposed to provide LED lights in the offices and common areas.  It is proposed to provide Energy Efficient Motors as per NEMA Premium® Efficiency Electric Motor specification or equivalent classifications and will use Variable Frequency Drives VFD for control of electric motors. 10.9 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions are linked together. Consumption of more energy or energy guzzling manufacturing process generates more greenhouse gases that in turn contribute to climate change. Implementing energy efficiency programs in steel sector not only makes the steel production cost-effective but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The recommendations for reducing green house gas emission are given below:  The proposed project has to be optimized in terms of energy consumption and utilization.  The plant buildings shall be designed with ‘Green Buildings’ concept. Guidelines issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Bureau Code 2007 shall be followed. LED lighting system, energy efficient refrigerators and air- conditioners, water-cooled screw type HVAC system, CFC and HCFC free refrigerants and chillers, solar water heaters on major buildings are some recommended energy saving devices that shall be considered in this project.  Energy efficient building materials shall be considered for construction of structures. For external walls and boundary wall flyash bricks and blocks shall be considered. Ash, which is a waste, shall be mixed with cement to make concrete. Rat trap cavity brickwork using flyash bricks / blocks shall be considered.

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 Energy efficient process and building structures shall achieve 20% reductions in energy consumption. It is recommended that the project authorities shall undertake yearly energy audit for their entire manufacturing process and ancillary facilities. 10.10 BUDGET FOR EMP

Table 10.1 Environmental Management Plan Cost Capital Annual S.No Particulars Recurring Cost Cost -- 1 Pollution Control during construction stage (1 years) 15

Air Pollution Control Systems (Covered furnace top and 2 bag filters, chimney, RMH yard cover, bag filter for 55 3 material handling, closed conveyors). Water conservation, recycling measures, rainwater 3 10 0.5 harvesting. 4 Wastewater Management 10 0.5 5 Environmental Management Department 20 5

6 Environmental Monitoring Instruments (CEMS) and 20 5 Laboratory 7 Noise Reduction Systems 2 1 8 Occupational Health Monitoring 5 2 9 Green Belt Development 5 1 10 Risk Mitigation Measures 5 2 11 Commitment Made by PP during PH 28 --

Total 175 20

As per MoEF&CC Office Memorandum vide F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated. 30th September 2020, following is budgetary allocation (Rs.28 Lakhs) for commitment made by Project Proponent to address the concern raised during public hearing. S.No Concerns raised Physical activity & Budget Target for implementation during public action plan INR of action plan hearing (Lakhs) 1st year 2nd year 3rd year

1 Employment to Willing youth will be Rs.6 lakhs 6 Lakhs - - local people provided training in Stipend (Max 20) Bokaro ITI. (Trade- and fee Electrician, Fitter, Obtain the list @ 30000/-

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from Gram Welder) per person Panchayat Fee and scholarship for 1 year will be given by PP.

2 Identify open area, 6.9 Lakhs 2.3 2.3 2.3 road side space. 900 plants Lakhs Lakhs Lakhs Procure 3 feet tall each year saplings, Dig holes, Plantation in put manure, plant the (Rs.175 industrial Area in sapling and water cost per consultation them sapling with BIADA and Rs6000/- per month for watering

3 Mobile sweeping Clean the main road 7.2 Lakhs 2.4 2.4 2.4 machine for every day, once (2.3 20000/- Lakhs Lakhs Lakhs cleaning of roads km) from plant to NH per month in the industrial 23 using the road area once a sweeping machine month

4 Up-gradation of Make separate toilets 5.0 Lakhs 2.5 2.5 primary school with running water, Lakhs Lakhs in Balidih and provide fans, table, Khutri village in chairs, computer and consultation other teaching aids with BIADA

Community & Providing LED Street 3 Lakhs 1 Lakh 1 Lakh 1 Lakhs Infrastructure lighting with solar 50000/- Development panels in Balidih, per light Programmes Khutri and Gorabali village in consultation with BIADA.

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CHAPTER-11 : SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION To increase the production and meet the demand of Ferro Alloys, M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd. has taken a decision for increase the production of ferro alloys. M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt. Ltd. has obtained Environmental Clearance vide File No. J- 11011/317/2009-IA II (I) dated 30th Sep 2010, CTE Memo No – LN-13 dated 09.07.2009 and CTO Ref No. JSPCB/HO/RNC/CTO-9268822/2021/246 dated 11/02/2021 which is valid till 31.12.2025. The EC and CTO is for 11,500 TPA Ferro Alloys production using 2 x 3.5 MVA submerged arc furnace. The plant is located at Phase – IV/C- 1 (P) 3 Industrial Area, Village–Gorabali/Balidih, PO: Bokaro Steel City, Dist.- Bokaro Jharkhand-827014. The unit now proposes to install a new 15 MVA SAF to produce 26,500 TPA Ferro alloys.

S. No Unit Existing Expansion After Expansion Ferro Alloys plant (Product Mix of 1 Silico Manganese or Ferro 11,500 TPA 26,000 TPA 37,500 TPA Manganese or Ferro Silicon) 2 x 3.5 MVA & 15 2 Submerged Arc Furnace 2 x 3.5 MVA 15 MVA MVA “The project falls under Category ‘A’ of Schedule 3 (a), as per the EIA Notification, 2006 Project Promoters: M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Private Limited is promoted by following directors:-

SL. No Name of the Directors Work Experience All have vast experience in the field of Steel industry. 1 Sh Satyanand Singh The company is promoted by technically qualified and professionally experienced technocrats who 2 Sh Rakesh Kumar Singh crave for innovation and value addition.

NH-23 passes at distance of about 1.70 km from Project Site towards South direction. The nearest Railway Station is Bokaro Railway Station, which is located about 3.5 km distance from the project site towards SE direction and Tupkadih Railway station is at 3.15 km towards North. Bokaro city is located at about 10.0 km distance from the Project site towards East direction. The important Airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, which is situated at about 80 km distance in WSW direction from the project site and Bokaro Airport is at 9.40 km towards SE direction. Damodar River is flowing at a distance of 6.90 km from the Project site towards North direction. Garga Dam is at 4.20 km towards South direction, Khanjo River is at 4.76 km towards West direction and Garga Nadi is at 6.0 km towards South direction. There is no River/ Canal/Port in the existing plant area. There is no village or human settlement in the

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plant area. The climate in the area is dry with extreme temperature variation. No National Park/sanctuary falls within 5 km of the plant area. The location is in Seismic Zone-III. The Co- ordinates of the project site are given below:- S. No Latitude Longitude 1 23°40'59.80"N 86° 3'33.04"E 2 23°40'57.86"N 86° 3'35.29"E 3 23°41'3.39"N 86° 3'41.61"E 4 23°41'5.99"N 86° 3'40.27"E

Environmental features within 10 Km. radius of the plant site SL.No Salient Features / Environmental Distance W.R.T. Site / Remarks Features 1 Type of Land Industrial Land 2 Type of land ( Study area) As per LULC the land use within 10 Km. is as follows: Settlement-19.58%, Water Bodies- 3.37%, Stony Waste-2.32%, Industries-9.21%, Forest-7.41%, Open Scrub-30.69% and Agriculture Land- 27.36% 3 National Park/ Wild life Not Present Within Study Area sanctuary/Biosphere reserve/ Tiger Reserve/migratory routes for Birds/Corridor 4 Historical places/Places of Tourist Not Present Within Study Area importance/Archeological sites 5 Industrial areas/cluster/Critically Not Present Within Study Area polluted area as per MoEF&CC Office Memorandum dated 13th January 2010. 6 Defense Installations Not Present Within Study Area 7 Nearest village Gorabali – 0.70 km Balidih – 2.0 km - 9 Forests Protected Forest– 8.30 km –NW 10 Water body Damodar River – 6.90 km – North Garga Dam – 4.20 km – South Khanjo Nadi – 4.75 km – West Garga Nadi – 6.0 km – South 11 Highway NH-23 = 1.70 km = South 12 Railway Station Bokaro RS – 3.5 km – SE Tupkadih RS – 3.15 km – North 13 Fort facility Not Present Within Study Area

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14 Airport/Airstrip Bokaro Airport Airport–9.5 km – SE Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi–85 km – SE 15 Interstate Border Jharkhand-WB boundary = 11.0 km 16 R & R Project is located in Industrial Area, hence not applicable. 17 Litigation / court case is pending Nil against the proposed project / proposed site and or any direction passed by the court of law against the project Project Cost Existing Project Cost Expansion Project Sl.No Total Cost as Per EC Cost 1 7.83 Cr 21.17 Cr 29 Cr

Details of Land Use SL.No Existing Expansion Total Project Area after Expansion 1 1.10 Ha 1.18 Ha 2.28 Ha

Land Use Breakup after Expansion Land Use Details Area (Ha) % Ferro alloys unit 0.71 31 Raw Material storage 0.18 8 Raw material handling 0.10 4.5 Solid waste storage 0.11 5 Product storage 0.11 5 Greenbelt 0.76 33.31 Internal roads 0.11 4.69 Water storage and RWH 0.07 3 Ancillary facilities & utilities 0.11 5 Total 2.28 100% Total land is under the possession of project proponent and falls within BIADA industrial area. Water Requirement & Management Water is required for Cooling of Furnace & Electrodes. The total water requirement for the project is 110 KL, which will be sourced from Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA). For domestic purpose ground water will be used. Permission obtained from CGWA. Water Requirement Details S. No Description KL/Day 1 SAF (Cooling of Furnace And Electrodes) 87 KL

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2 Domestic Purpose 08 KL 3 Green Belt 8 KL 4 Dust Suppression 7 KL Total 110 KL

Power Requirement Total requirement of power for the unit is 22 MW (9 Existing + 13 Expansion). The total power demand of the plant will be met from Damodar Velley Corporation. Technology and Process Description Ferro Alloys are made by smelting process. Smelting of charged material is carried out in Submerged Electric Arc Furnace equipped with transformer. Ferro Alloys are produced by reducing metals from their Oxides contained in Ore by using a suitable reductant under conditions created to ensure a high recovery of the valuable material. Smelting Procedure The charge of smelting Ferro Alloy is made up with the mixture of Manganese Ore, reductant & Dolomite. The charge is loaded into the furnace from charging apparatus which essentially is a electrically driven carriage on monorail. The carriage has loading chute. Coke Breeze is first loaded from furnace bins to the charge apparatus, followed by ore. This sequence of charging ensure more thorough mixing of the charge & prevents sticking of moist ore fines to the wall of charging apparatus. In order to prevent separation of the charge into components, the entire bath is poured into a pile on the charge & a specific amount of dolomite is added to it. After that the piles are gathered into cones around the electrode. The charging apparatus can deliver the charge only to the front side of electrode. The material is pushed to rear side electrode by means of long rabbles & are partly thrown by shovels from piles prepared on the working stage at the rear corner of the furnace. Charging is continued as the material settle down at the electrodes. A cone around an electrode should be 300 – 400 mm above the charging level. The electrodes are maintained at a depth of 1100 – 1400 mm with their ends being spaced 600 – 800 MM from the furnace bottom. Owing to deep pressing of the electrodes the high temperature zone is covered with a layer of charge 800 – 1000 MM thick. The spacing between the electrodes & furnace bottom prevents overheating of the metal & evaporation of manganese. The metal & slag are tapped successively from all the two tap holes the slag ratio in the smelting of Ferro Alloy by a flux less process is within 1.0 to 1.2. The slag is separated from metal during tapping by means of skimmer arrangement. Modules are arranged in a cascade under the spout, a partition is placed into the first mould, with its lower edge 60 – 70mm below the pouring nose of the mould. Slag is retained by the partition & flows over into the ladle while. Plant Facilities -

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Raw Material Receipt & Storage Yard – The raw material like Manganese Ore, Coke, Coal, Quartz, Dolomite etc. will be received by trucks & stacked separately in stock yard. The material will be procured in required size range & quality. The raw materials are stored in concrete yard with tarpaulin cover. Coke & Coal is stored in covered shed. Raw Material Handling System The raw material shall be feed to Ground Hopper by dumper & pay loader. The material will be transferred from Ground Hopper by a belt conveyor system to storage bunkers. The raw material will be mixed as per the material balance shall be weighed by weighing hoppers. The weigh hoppers shall be provided with suitable load cells to record the weight of each raw material that from the recipe of the material mix. The material after weighing in the required proportion are conveyed through a belt conveyor, monorail to the furnace top where charging hopper is provided right on the top of the Furnace Shell. The charging hoppers are connected with charging chutes & slide gates through which the material is fed into the Furnace around the three electrodes as & when required. The slide gates are operated pneumatically for which a suitable air compressor shall be provided. The entire weighing & feeding system is controlled through an Automatic Bath weighing system. Submerged Arc Furnace For smelting the raw material the Submerged Arc Furnace of 15 MVA SAF capacity will be installed. The shell is lined with fire clay bricks followed by silicon carbide bricks. The Furnace shell is externally water cooled by spray nozzles.  In addition to Furnace Shall, water cooling system shall be provided for –  Cooling of current conducting bus tubes & copper clamps.  Electrode holding pressure rings. Hot Metal Handling There are two nos. of tap holes provided in the Furnace shell to take out the metal & slag from the Furnace at regular intervals of about every two hours. The hot liquid metal & slag are collected into cast iron moulds. The slag by virtue of its lesser specific gravity floats on the metal & overflows into cast iron slag pot & the metal is retained in CI Moulds. The liquid slag is poured out into stand beds for solidification & the metal is allowed to solidify in the CI Moulds itself 1 No. 10 Tons capacity heavy duty EOT Crane will be installed in the tapping bay to facilitate the hot metal handling. After solidification metal & slag are removed from the moulds/stand beds & sent to braking yards sizing into customer required size. This metal is than sent to packing section & the slag is sent to dump yard. Raw Material Quantity and Material Balance Raw Material details for Ferro Manganese S.No INPUT Quantity, TPA OUTPUT Quantity, TPA 1 Manganese Ore 82500 Ferro Manganese 37500 2 Coke 16875 Slag 28125

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3 Coal 9750 Bag Filter Dust 15000 4 Dolomite 9375 Oxidation / Burning 38546 Losses 5 Carbon Paste 750 Total 119250 Total 119250

Solid Waste Management and Disposal Type of Waste Quantity, TPA Mode of Disposal Slag from production of 28,125 Will be reused in manufacture of Si-Mn Ferro Manganese Bag Filter Dust 15,000 It is non-hazardous and used for making roads and other construction purpose.

Hazardous waste generation Hazardous Waste Generation, Storage & Disposal Waste oil generation: 0.5 KL/Annum. This will be stored in HDPE drums in a designated area and will be given to JSPCB approved re-processors.

11.2 DESCRIPTION OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENT Air Quality The ToR application was submitted on 24.07.2018 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide Proposal No- IA/JH/IND/75919/2018 and ToR was granted by MoEF&CC on 9th Nov.,2018 Vide File No. J- 11011/317/2009-IA.II (I). Accordingly, baseline environmental study has been done for the period 1st Oct, 2018 to 31st December, 2018, as well as secondary data also collected from different sources. M/s. GRC India Training & Analytical Laboratory, Noida {NABL Accredited Lab, Certificate No. TC-7501 & MOEFCC No. S.O. 388 (E). Air Quality Results were compared with the standard for ambient air quality monitoring as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

During the study PM10 was observed in the range of 38.90 – 70.90 µg/m3. Maximum

concentration of PM10 was found at Tanrmohanpur (Located in the downwind direction of the industrial area) & Bokaro (densely populated industrial township with high vehicle population)

PM2.5 was observed in the range of 26.90 – 50.40 µg/m3. Maximum concentration of PM2.5 was found at Tanrmohanpur (Located in the downwind direction of the industrial area) & Bokaro (densely populated industrial township with high vehicle population)

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SO2 concentration was observed in the range of 4.10 to 9.9 µg/m3, which is well within the standard limit.

NOx concentration in was observed in the range of 12.7-34.5 µg/m3, which is well within the standard limit. Monitoring and analysis was also carried out for CO. Result for the CO was found well within the norms. Surface Quality During the analysis pH of the samples was found in the range of 7.18-7.75. TDS analysis was also carried out for surface water sample and it was found in the range of 260-311 mg/L. DO measured during analysis was found in the range of 6.3-6.4 mg/L. COD measured during analysis was found in the range of 12-14 mg/L. BOD measured during analysis was found in the range of 2.5-3 mg/L. MPN test was also carried out for this surface water sample and it was found positive. It indicates towards the fecal contamination in surface water body. Ground Water pH was observed in the range of 6.97 – 7.97 which meets with desirable norms. Total dissolved solid were recorded in the range of 317 to 565 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water Near Tanrmohanpur and maximum at Tubewell water near vill. Suiadih. Total hardness was in the range of 197-256 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near asansal & maximum at Tube well water Near Khutri. Total Alkalinity was found in the range of 124-210 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh & maximum at Tube well water Near vill. Suiadih. Iron was found in the range of 0.32-1.40 mg/L with minimum at Tube well water near suiadih and maximum at Tube well water near Kenduwaduh. As microbiological parameters MPN analysis was also carried out and it was found Nil. Noise Quality Assessment of day noise levels around the study area are ranging between 50.80 to 70.20 dB (A) during study period. Whereas the night equivalents were in the range of 39.5 to 65.20 dB (A). From the results it can be seen that the Day equivalents and the Night equivalents were within the Ambient Noise standards of residential areas standards. Ecology and Biodiversity The dominant trees in the study area are Mangifera indica L (Mango trees) Azadirachta indica (Neem), Plumeria rubra L. (Champa), Babool (Acacia nilotica), Casuarina equisetifolia L. (Casuarina), Dalbergia sisoo L. (Shisham), etc. The dominant shrub community in this area was

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represented by Prosopis juliflora, Calotropis procera, Cereus peruvianus, Xanthium strumarium L., Abelmoschus manihot L., Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., etc. The common birds observed in the study area are Accipiter badius, Halcyon coromanda, Anhinga melanogaster, Apus apus, Egretta garzetta, Columba livia, Streptopelia orientalis, Anthus campestris, Motacilla cinerea, Motacilla flava, Nectarinia asiatica, Phalacrocorax fuscicollis, Pycnonotus cafer, Limosa limosa, Platalea ajaja, etc. Monkey (Macaca mulatta), Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), Jungle cat, Wild pig, Wild Dog, Canis aureus (Jackal), Hyena striata (Hyena) were observed which are protected under schedule II animal as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The Squirrel is protected under schedule IV. There is no significant faunal assemblage here except for some insects like Honey Bees (Apis sp.) and Gum leaf Grasshopper (Goniaea australasiae). The study represents that the area in question is not rich in biodiversity. There are total 38 villages are present in study area. In rural area total household are 21259 and average family size is 5.3 persons. In urban are total number of households are 23751 and average final size is 5.1 persons. Maximum population in area depends upon agriculture. The numbers of educational institution in the study area are primary schools (42), middle school (25), and Secondary schools (11). In some villages it is extended to high schools. Drinking facility is good in the study area and Sanitation facility is good in the villages of the study area. Villages only have the open drainage system available in 17 villages while the closed drainage system is available in only in few villages. Communication facility is available in the form of Post office is villages and telephone connections are available in many villages. Public Bus Service is the main mode of transportation available in study area.PHC are available with in study area. 11.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Prediction of impacts on air quality The net resultant Ground level concentrations during operation of the proposed project are within the NAAQS. Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on air environment due to the proposed project. Impact Prediction on Baseline AAQ (Normal scenario - APCS working) (24-h average in ug/m3) Parameter Incremental GLC Background Level Superimposed NAAQS-2009 (max) value PM10 0.7 70.9 71.6 100

PM2.5 0.5 49.1 50.4 60

SO2 0.1 9.0 9.1 80

NO2 0.1 28.9 29.0 80

Prediction of impacts on Noise quality Silencers are already been provided to the DG Set in the existing plant. All machinery will be manufactured keeping in view of the MOEF&CC/OSHA standards on Noise levels. The Ambient

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Noise levels will be within the standards prescribed by MOEF&CC, i.e. ambient noise levels will be less than 75 dBA. During day time & less than 70 dBA during night time. Prediction of impacts on Water Environment Water will be supplied from BIADA supply and permission for the same has been obtained. There will be no effluent discharge in the ferro alloy plant as closed circuit cooling system will be adopted. Sanitary waste water will be treated in STP and treated water will be utilized in for dust suppression, ash conditioning and for greenbelt development. Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on environment due to the proposed expansion project. Prediction of impacts Socio - Economic Environment The local areas will be benefited by way of generation of employment opportunities, increased demand for local products and services. There will be an improvement in the income level of the local people. The project creates employment to about 114 persons once the plant comes to the operational stage after expansion and for 20-50 persons during construction stage. Priority will be given to locals for Semi-Skilled and Unskilled jobs. Due to this the economic conditions, the educational and medical standards of the people living in the study area will certainly move upwards which will result in overall economic development, improvement in general aesthetic environment and increase in business opportunities. CER activities will be taken up by the management as per MoEF&CC norms. The successful commissioning and running of the proposed expansion will attract more industrial investments which in turn will benefit the society and the nation. 11.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM Environmental Management Cell (EMC) will be set up to undertake routine environmental monitoring. The Head of EMC will report to the Plant Head. Qualified staff will be recruited in EMC. Environmental monitoring of ambient air, stack emission, fugitive dust emission, noise levels, groundwater quality, surface water quality and soils will be carried out as per norms. 11.5 PROJECT BENEFITS During Construction Phase there would be direct job generation for at least 20-30 people and many more indirect jobs would be generated automatically. During Operation Phase there would be direct job generation for at least 64 people for expansion project and 50 peoples are currently working in the existing operation phase and many more indirect jobs would be generated automatically. All the labour/manpower will be hired from the local places. 11.6 PUBLIC HEARING The Public notice for public hearing held on 10.10.2020 was advertised in newspaper of Times of India, Bokaro Edition on 09.09.2020 by JSPCB Mr Sadat Anwar, Director, DRDA, Bokaro chaired the public hearing. Sh. Ram Narayan Chaudhary, Regional Officer, Dhanbad, JSPCB was also present during the PH.

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Air pollution from the industrial area and how to get employment in the project were the main issues. The following action plan and budget has been suggested by PP. S.No Concerns raised Physical activity & Budget Target for implementation during public action plan INR of action plan hearing (Lakhs) 1st year 2nd year 3rd year

1 Employment to Willing youth will be Rs.6 lakhs 6 Lakhs - - local people provided training in Stipend (Max 20) Bokaro ITI. (Trade- and fee Electrician, Fitter, Obtain the list Welder) @ 30000/- from Gram per person Panchayat Fee and scholarship for 1 year will be given by PP.

Community & Providing LED Street 3 Lakhs 1 Lakh 1 Lakh 1 L Infrastructure lighting with solar a

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Development panels in Balidih, 50000/- k Programmes Khutri and Gorabali per light h village in consultation s with BIADA.

11.7 RISK ASSESSMENT Hazard identification and risk assessment has been carried out. Fire in coal yard, diesel drums, burns and injuries due to spillage of hot metal and slag, injury to body parts and electrical shock are the major hazards identified. The plant is located inside an industrial area, away from human habitation, schools, etc. Therefore, only on-rise risk is assessed. Disaster management plan has been prepared. Necessary risk mitigation measures has been given in the report. 11.8 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN Entire land has been purchased from BIADA and is in the procession of company. Hence R&R is not applicable. The project will have positive impact on the social and economic profile of the surrounding population due to market multiplier effect. 11.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Management Plan for effective management of environmental impacts and ensuring overall protection of the environment through appropriate management procedures has been developed. In order to implement the recommended mitigation measures and institutionalize the EMP, budgetary provision of Rs.159 Lakhs capital expenditure has been made. Recurring annual expenditure will be Rs 20 lakhs of the capital expenditure. Environment Management Cell (EMC) will ensure that all air pollution control device, effluent treatment plants and water re-circulating systems function effectively. EMC will also supervise disposal of spent oil and lubricants and used batteries to the authorized vendors. Plantation will be started during the construction phase by following the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board. Schemes for resource conservation (raw materials, water, etc), rainwater harvesting and social forestry development will be taken up by EMC. Regular environmental awareness programs for the employees will be conducted. Workers will be periodically subjected to health check-up. EMC will ensure cleanliness and industrial hygiene in the plant. EMC in association with the safety department will undertake full review of the potential hazard scenarios during plant commissioning. The review will ensure enforcement of the proposed safeguards for pollution abatement, resource conservation, accident prevention and waste minimization. The implementation of EMP would ensure that all elements of project comply with relevant environmental legislation throughout its life cycle. 11.10 JUSTIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJRCT The technical feasibility and financial viability of the project has been evaluated with reference to the new project with reference to overall company as a whole. On the basis of the current scenario and documents made available to us by the company, our review has been

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done. We have made the assessment over and made the changes in assumptions wherever felt required. Based on our analysis it may be inferred that  Local people will get direct financial benefit by way of employment.  Local people will get some contracts of supply and services to get indirect income.  More revenue will be generated by the way of GST to the State & Central exchequers.  The project is technically feasible and financially viable.  The overall financial liquidity and profitability parameters of the project appeared to be reasonable and satisfactory.  The promoters are likely to honour the commitment towards repayment of term loan barring any unexpected difficulties. The operation of plant has significant positive impact on the socio-economic environment of the area which helps for development of this area including further development of physical infrastructure facilities. In the interest of mineral development and improve the social conditions of the local habitants this project should be allowed after considering all the environment aspects. The technology involved in the project is well proven and reliable. Many plants are operating all over the country in this pattern are successful. All equipment purchased shall be brand new & latest in model and will be purchased from reputed suppliers. For O&M of the plant, experienced Engineers/Technicians are available in the region. The region shall also be benefited from the project as there will be direct employment of people in the Steel plant. Preference will be given to the people of the state possessing requisite skill and qualification criteria. Also there will be lot of scope for indirect employment of the people of the state in and around the project site like in transportation sector. In view of the above the proposed Project of M/S Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt Ltd., is technically feasible and financially viable thus, we request EAC to recommend our project for grant of Term of Reference.

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CHAPTER-12 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

12.1 GENERAL M/s Shree Bholey Alloys Pvt Ltd has appointed M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd., for carrying out this Environmental Impact Assessment Study as per the EIA notification, 2006 as amended till date. M/s GRC India Pvt Ltd has approved EIA coordinators and Field Area Experts for undertaking Environmental and related studies in Eighteen (18) approved sectors by NABET, Quality Council of India, New Delhi. 12.2 INTRODUCTION OF ORGANIZATION GRC India is an ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & ISO 45000:2018 certified pioneer environmental consultancy organisation in India. It has been accredited by National Accreditation Board of Education & Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI), which is the highest accreditation authority in India. Accreditation is the formal recognition by an accreditation authority to carry out a specific service in accordance with the standards and technical regulations as prescribed in the scope of accreditation. The accreditation permits the organisation to carry out the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies for obtaining an Environmental Clearance for various development projects. This has been granted following a rigorous inspection based on a number of quality parameters applicable to concerned Environmental Functional Areas and the required infrastructure facilities available in the organisation, as prescribed by the MoEF&CC, Govt. of India in its guidelines. The accreditation certificate number NABET/EIA/1821/SA 0110 is valid till 9th August 2021. Copy of NABET certificate is attached as Annexure-IX with EIA report. Current Status of ACO is available on below given link:- http://eia.nabet.qci.org.in/Accredited_EIA_Consultant.aspx 12.3 ADDRESS & CONTACTS Corporate Office F-374 and 375, Sector – 63, Noida-201301, UP Phone: 91-120-4044630, 4044660, 4323120 Fax: 91-120-2406519 E-Mail: [email protected]

Registered Office Unit No.102, First Floor, Vardhman Mayur Market, CSC-1, Mayur Vihar Phase 3, New Delhi – 110096, Ph: 91-11-22622031,

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12.4 EIA CORDINATOR AND TEAM MEMBER The EIA/EMP report has been prepared under the guidance of following Coordinators & Functional Area Experts: Coordinated the EIA Study and instructed FAE’s EIA Dr J.K Moitra and PA’s for proper data generation, Coordinator assessment and report writing  Identifying the sources of emissions and mitigation measures.  Inventorisation of point source stack FAE-AP Dr. Dhiraj Kr. Singh emission details.  Site specific micrometeorology monitoring.  Ambient Air Quality (AAQ)monitoring impact predictions and mitigations  Surface water and ground water quality monitoring and assessment. impacts on water FAE-WP Dr. Dhiraj Kr. Singh  Environment and mitigations.  Identification, characterization of effluent streams and treatments thereof.  Water balance and conservation measures  Visited the site and surroundings, assessed the meteorological data, did predictions on FAE-AQ Dr. J.K Moitra air quality and suggested mitigation measures. Dr. Dhiraj Kr. Singh/  Biological environment status in respect of FAE-EB terrestrial fauna and aquatic eco system. Dr. Ashok Kr Rathore  Impact on ecological environment.  Determination of baseline human FAE-SE Mr. B N Chaudhari environment.  Impact on socioeconomic environment & mitigation methods.  Ground water resource assessment. FAE-HG Prof. Tapan Majumder  Impact on ground water potential and mitigation measures for avoiding ground water contamination. FAE-GEO Prof. Tapan Majumder  Topography and geological aspects  Developing geological maps  Visited the site and surroundings, assessed the process details, identified risks / FAE-RH Dr. J.K Moitra hazards and suggested mitigation measures.

 Non-hazardous solid, wastes generation, FAE-SHW Dr. J.K Moitra recycling and disposal.  Storage and management of hazardous solid waste  Monitoring, analysis & characterization of FAE- SC Mr. N P S Varde soil.  Assessment of impact on soil quality and

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mitigation measures.

Mr. Sanjay Shevkar/  Analysis of ambient noise quality data. FAE – NV  Impact due to plant noise and abatement MR D.P Biswari measures.  Analysis of data related to land-use pattern. Mr. N P S Varde / Mr. B FAE – LU  Land-use map development. N Chaudhari  Impact on land environment in respect to land form change Apart from EIA Coordinator and FAE’s involved in the project the other technical staff involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP are listed below:- Under Name of Internal Activity / Involvement – Actual Work Approved Team Member Area Performed Expert EIA Report Coordination for data collection, Writing Help in EIA/EMP documentation. FAE-WP Mr. Sonu (FAE Cat-B) Assisted FAE for identification of (Cat-A) and EC WP impacts and mitigation measures.

12.5 LABORATORY INVOLVED FOR BASELINE MONITORING AND OTHER ANALYSIS Baseline Monitoring during 1st Oct 2020 to 31st Oct 2020 and Analysis has been done by M/s GRC India Training & Analytical Laboratory (A Unit of GRC India Pvt Ltd) Accredited by NABL and Recognized by MoEFCC, New Delhi.

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