Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Project Proponent Airport Authority of India Adampur, Jalandhar – 144106, Punjab NABET Accredited Environmental Consultant EIA for Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Table of Contents Table of Contents Declaration by ABC Techno Labs Declaration by Experts Undertaking by Airports Authority of India (AAI) Compliance of Specific TOR Compliance of Standard TOR CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble 1-1 1.2 Importance and Benefits of the Proposed Civil Enclave 1-2 1.3 Need and Process of Environmental Clearance 1-3 1.4 Regulatory Compliance Requirement 1-3 1.5 Terms of Reference (TOR) 1-4 1.6 Location of Proposed Civil Enclave 1-10 1.7 Structure of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 1-15 CHAPTER 2 : DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.1 Introduction 2-1 2.2 Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur 2-1 2.3 Project Site Details of Proposed Civil Enclave 2-1 2.3 Master Plan for Proposed Civil Enclave 2-1 2.4 Scope for Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur 2-4 2.5 Cutting & Filling 2-8 2.6 Proposed Terminal Building 2-8 2.7 GRIHA Rating for Proposed Terminal Building 2-8 2.8 Raw Materials Requirements for Project 2-8 2.9 Parking Facilities and Traffic Circulation Plan 2-11 2.10 Drainage Plan for Site 2-11 2.11 Fire Fighting Facilities 2-11 2.12 Power Requirement 2-11 2.12.1 Diesel Storage for DG sets Operations 2-11 2.13 HVAC Requirement 2-11 2.13.1 Design Considerations 2-12 2.13.2 Energy Efficient 2-12 2.13.3 Flexibility 2-12 2.13.4 Control System 2-13 2.13.5 System design (Ventilation & Miscellaneous) 2-13 2.13.6 Building Management System (BMS) 2-13 2.14 Construction Materials 2-13 2.15 Cargo Handling at Proposed Civil Enclave 2-13 2.15.1 Acceptance of Cargo 2-14 2.15.2 Cargo Manifesting 2-15 2.15.3 Dangerous Goods 2-15 2.15.4 Handling of Toxic (RPB) and Infectious Substances (RIS) 2-16 2.15.5 Perishable Cargo 2-17 2.15.6 Disposal of Unclaimed or Leaked Cargo 2-18 2.16 Water Requirement and Its Management 2-18 ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited i EIA for Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Table of Contents 2.16.1 Total Water Required 2-19 2.16.2 Sources of Water 2-21 2.16.3 Water Distributions Pipe and Fittings 2-21 2.16.4 Disposal of Treated Waste Water 2-21 2.17 Sources of Pollution and Its Control 2-22 2.18 Connectivity 2-22 2.19 Project Cost and Time Schedule for Completion 2-22 2.20 Manpower Requirement 2-23 CHAPTER 3 : DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3.1 Introduction 3-1 3.2 Topography and Physiography 3-1 3.3 Geology of The Area 3-1 3.4 Soil of the Study Area 3-2 3.4.1 Soil Characteristics 3-2 3.5 Hydrogeology of the Study Area 3-6 3.5.1 Hydrogeological Set-up 3-6 3.5.2 Water Level Behavior 3-7 3.6 Water Resources and Quality 3-10 3.6.1 Surface Water Resources 3-10 3.6.2 Ground Water Resources 3-11 3.6.3 Ground Water Quality in Study Area 3-11 3.6.4 Surface Water Quality in Study Area 3-22 3.7 Climatology and Meteorology 3-25 3.7.1 Introduction 3-25 3.7.2 Climatology 3-25 3.7.3 Micro Meteorological Data for the Site 3-31 3.8 Ambient Air Quality 3-32 3.8.1 Introduction 3-32 3.8.2 Methodology of Monitoring and Analysis 3-33 3.8.3 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 3-36 3.8.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations 3-38 3.8.5 Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 3-42 3.8.6 Ambient Air Quality Status 3-44 3.9 Ambient Noise Levels 3-54 3.9.1 Introduction 3-54 3.9.2 Methodology 3-54 3.9.3 Equivalent Sound Energy Level or Leq 3-54 3.9.4 Day and Night Time Leq Noise levels 3-55 3.10 Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk 3-57 3.10.1 Seismo-Tectonic/Earthquake 3-57 3.11 Land Use & Land Cover through Satellite Imagery Interpretation 3-58 3.12 Traffic Survey on the Approach Roads to Civil Enclave Site 3-60 3.13 Biological Environment 3-62 3.13.1 Introduction 3-62 3.13.2 Vegetation in the Study Area 3-62 3.13.3 Common Crops Plants 3-63 3.13.4 Plants Around Crop Field Area 3-63 3.13.5 Fruits Trees 3-63 ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited ii EIA for Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Table of Contents 3.13.6 Vegetation In Settlements 3-63 3.13.7 Ornamental Plants 3-64 3.13.8 Shrubs 3-64 3.13.9 Fauna in Study Area 3-64 3.13.10 Rare, Endangered and Threatened Species 3-68 3.13.11 National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary 3-68 3.14 Socio-Economic Environment 3-68 3.14.1 Introduction 3-68 3.14.2 Demographic and Occupational Pattern of Jalandhar District 3-68 3.14.3 Demographic and Occupational Pattern of Hoshiarpur District 3-71 3.14.4 Demographics Details of the Settlements in the Study Area 3-73 3.14.5 Socio-Economic Status of the Study Area 3-74 3.14.6 Living Standards and Infrastructure 3-75 3.15 Living Standards and Infrastructure 3-76 CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 Introduction 4-1 4.2 Anticipated Impact and Mitigation Measures for Pre-Construction 4-4 Phase 4.3 Anticipated Impact and Mitigation Measures for Construction Phase 4-5 4.3.1 Topography & Physiography 4-5 4.3.2 Land Use Pattern 4-6 4.3.3 Soil Quality 4-7 4.3.4 Drainage Pattern 4-8 4.3.5 Flood as Natural Disaster 4-9 4.3.6 Water Resources 4-10 4.3.7 Water Quality 4-11 4.3.8 Ambient Air Quality 4-12 4.3.9 Noise Levels 4-14 4.3.10 Terrestrial Ecology 4-17 4.3.11 Occupational Safety and Health 4-18 4.3.12 Socio-Economic Environment 4-19 4.4 Operation Phase 4-21 4.4.1 Topography and Physiography 4-22 4.4.2 Water Resources 4-22 4.4.3 Water Quality 4-23 4.4.4 Soil 4-24 4.4.5 Ambient Air Quality 4-25 4.4.5.1 Air Pollution Modelling 4-28 4.4.5.2 Source Characteristics 4-29 4.4.5.3 Atmosphere Stability 4-29 4.4.5.4 Mixing Height 4-29 4.4.5.5 Presentation of Result 4.29 4.4.6 Noise Levels 4-35 4.4.7 Traffic Management and Parking Facilities 4-38 4.4.8 Terrestrial Ecology 4-39 4.4.9 Heritage Structures 4-39 4.4.10 Occupational Hazards and Safety 4-40 ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited iii EIA for Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Table of Contents 4.4.11 Impacts to Socio-Economic Environment 4-42 CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5.1 Introduction 5-1 5.2 Alternative of Project Site 5-1 5.3 Alternative for Proposed Terminal Building 5-2 5.4 Alternative for Energy Conservation Measures 5-2 5.5 Alternative for Green Building 5-3 5.6 Sanitary Fixtures And Toilet Accessories 5-3 CHAPTER 6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 6.1 Statutory Compliance /Returns 6-1 6.2 Environmental Monitoring 6-1 6.2.1 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring 6-2 6.2.2 Water Quality Monitoring 6-2 6.2.3 Noise Levels Monitoring 6-2 6.2.4 Soil 6-6 6.3 Environmental Reporting System 6-8 6.4 Environmental Monitoring Cost 6-9 CHAPTER 7 : ADDITIONAL STUDY : RISK ASSESSMENT AND DMP 7.1 Introduction 7-1 7.2 Approach for the Risk Analysis 7-1 7.3 Hazard Identification 7-2 7.3.1 Introduction 7-2 7.3.2 Identification of Hazards Due to Storage of HSD for DG Sets Operation 7-2 7.3.3 Identification of Hazards Based on MSIHC Rule, 2000 7-3 7.3.3.1 Hazardous Conditions 7-4 7.3.4 Maximum Credible Accident Analysis (MCAA) 7-7 7.3.5 Scenarios Considered for MCA Analysis 7-7 7.3.6 Risk Mitigation Measures 7-12 7.4 Disaster Management Plan 7-12 7.4.1 Objective of Emergency Planning 7-13 7.4.2 Categorization of Emergencies 7-13 7.4.3 Key Functions of Airport Director and Other Supporting 7-14 Organizations/Agencies/Services for mitigation of emergency at the proposed civil enclave at Adampur 7.4.4 Emergency Operations/Coordination Centers Established for Mitigation 7-15 of Emergencies 7.4.5 Media Management 7-18 7.4.6 Emergency Procedures 7-18 7.4.6.1 Fires on the Ground (Aircraft Related Fires Occurring in Aircraft 7-18 Movement Areas) 7.4.6.2 Fires on the Ground (Fires Involving at Proposed Civil Enclave, i.e. 7-19 Non-Aircraft Related Fires) 7.5 Training and Education 7-20 7.6 Mock Drills and Exercises 7-21 ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited iv EIA for Development of Proposed Civil Enclave at Adampur Air Force Base, Jalandhar, Punjab Table of Contents 7.7 Updating of Emergency Plan 7-22 7.8 Social Impact Assessment and R&R Action Plan 7-23 CHAPTER 8: PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 General 8-1 8.2 Direct and Indirect Benefits 8-1 CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.1 Introduction 9-1 9.2 Environmental Management Measures 9-1 9.2.1 Soil 9-1 9.2.2 Water Quality 9-2 9.2.3 Solid Waste Management 9-15 9.2.4 Air Quality 9-16 9.2.5 Noise Levels 9-18 9.2.6 Vehicle Parking and Traffic Management 9-19 9.2.7 Measures and Materials used for Reduction in Carbon Foot Print 9-19 9.2.8 Rain Water Harvesting 9-25 9.2.9 Green Belt and Landscape Plan for proposed Civil Enclave 9-27 9.2.10 Demographic and Socio-Economic Environment 9-30 9.2.11 Fire Protection Measures 9-30 9.3 Environmental Management Plan 9-31 9.3.1 Environmental Management Cell (EMC) 9-31 9.3.2 Training 9-35 9.3.3 Grievance Redressal Mechanism 9-51 9.3.4 Reporting and Monitoring System 9-51 9.4 Corporate Environmental Responsibility Initiatives 9-53 9.5 Budget for Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan 9-54 CHAPTER 10: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 10.1 Introduction 10-1 10.2 Description of Project 10-1 10.2.1 Importance and Benefits of the Proposed Civil Enclave 10-1 10.2.2 Importance and Benefits of the Proposed Civil Enclave 10-2 10.3 Description of Environment 10-3 10.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures 10-4 10.5 Analysis of Alternatives 10-8 10.6 Environmental Monitoring Plan 10-8 10.7 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan