ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
THE PROPOSED NEW PROJECT
FOR MANUFACTURING POLYESTER (PET) GRANULES (BY RECYCLING OF
PET BOTTLE SCRAP), POLYESTER FILAMENT YARN (POY/FDY/PSF) FROM PET GRANULES AND POLYESTER TEXTURIZED YARN FROM POY/FDY
UNDER CATEGORY OF MANMADE FIBER- OTHER THAN RAYON Activity: 5(d), Category-B (Considered at Central level due to General Condition)
Located at:
Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone,
Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230
EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD., VAPI – GUJARAT
(NABET Accredited Consultant Organization, Certificate. No. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0065, Valid till Date: 30.01.2020)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
REPORT
For The Proposed New Project for Manufacturing
Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap)@96000MT/Year, Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules /chips@96000MT/Year and Polyester Texturized
Yarn from POY/FDY@88000MT/Year Under Category of Manmade Fiber- Other Than Rayon
Activity: 5(d), Category-B but considered at Central level (Due to applicability of
GC, interstate boundary with Maharashtra state within 5 Km radius)
(Study Period: October ’16 to December ’16)
Located at:
Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone,
Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230
EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION
UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD., VAPI – GUJARAT (NABET Accredited Consultant Organization, Certificate. No. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0065, Valid till Date: 30.01.2020)
Doc. No. : U-EIA-R/201606/0 Rev. No. : 0 Release Date: 14/06/2018 Revision Date: -
PREFACE The trend of the industrial development in the India has shown the tremendous rise in its frequency and quantum. It has become the most essential phenomenon of the development of India. Because of the increasing industrialization many problems have shouted immediate attention towards the consequence of the problems. If attention to these problems is not given on priority basis, the future of our offspring will be horrible. To ensure better living on Earth, it has become essential to look deep in to the problems arising due to the industrialization & allied development. Each and every country facing the similar problem and hence it has become a Global issue. So, what the needed is, the clarity and presence of mind to be able to strike a proper balance between these developmental process and ecology; i.e. establishment or up-gradation of one should not lead to the degradation of other. To control the negative impact at the source is better, as Environmental problems have cumulative impact so, redemption at a later stage will lead to considerably high costs and irreversible damages. After all, there is only one world or mankind which if ruined poses a great threat to man’s continuing existence.
Keeping in mind, MoEF&CC, Delhi has published a notification vide SO 1533, dated 14th Sept 2006 regarding the necessity & applicability of Environmental Clearance for many industrial or developmental activity. This notification is intended to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment. The act has brought about a profound impact on actions affecting the environment by requiring environmental considerations to be included in decision making, process covering number of projects and activities. Specifically, MoEF requires each agency to prepare a detailed statement of Environmental impact before proceeding with any major action that may significantly affect the quality of the human Environment. Especially the project or activity covered under Schedule of the notification SO 1533 are required to prepare an EIA report to get Prior EC before implementation of the project activity.
M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to set up it sunit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 for manufacturing of “Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY” aiming to serving India’s customers, as well as to international markets.
The present study of Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted for the purpose of obtaining EC for proposed new project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. and this report is being presented to depict the details of the environment, proposed New project and associated issues which are revealed during the study. Any error detected in the report is due to oversight and unintentional. All efforts will be made to cover-up the shortcomings and remove the errors from the report. In process of compiling this report, we were earnestly supported & helped by individuals of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd& various departments of Government. We are grateful to all of them as well as our team members who have worked hard to successfully complete this EIA study.
Haresh P. Joshi MD & EIA Coordinator UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Vapi
Date: 14/07/2018 Place: Vapi
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SUMMARY EIA REPORT
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 2. Description of Project……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 3. Description of the Environment………………………………………………………………………………… 2 4. Anticipated Impacts & Mitigations…………………………………………………………………………… 4 5. Additional Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 6. Environmental Monitoring & Management Plan……………………………………………………….. 8 7. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
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INDEX
CHAPTER- 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1GENERAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-1 1.1.1 About The Company…………………………………………………………………………………...... 1-1 1.1.2 About Proponent………………………………………………………………………………………...... 1-1 1.2 PROPOSED PROJECT………………………………………………………………………………………...... 1-2 1.2.1 Nature & Type of Project………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-2 1.2.2 Products & Capacity of Project……………………………………………………………………………….. 1-2 1.2.3 Project Location………………………………………………………………….……………………………….. 1-3 1.2.4 Regulatory Framework……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1-3 1.2.5 Need of the Project and its importance to the country…………………………………………… 1-3 1.3 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDY…………………………………………………………………………… 1-4 1.4 NEED & SCOPE OF EIA STUDY……………………………………………………………………………………. 1-5 1.4.1 Need of EIA Study…………………………………………………………………...... 1-5 1.4.2 Public Hearing………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 1-5 1.4.3 Scope & Objective of EIA Study…………………………………………………………………...... 1-5 1.5 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY OF EIA STUDY……………………………………………………………. 1-6 1.6 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT………………………………………………………………………………………. 1-7 CHAPTER -2: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.1 HIGHLIGHT OF PROJECT……………………………………………………………………………………….……. 2-1 2.1.1 PROPOSED PRODUCTS…………………………………………………………….……...... 2-2 2.1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT……………………………………………………………………………………. 2-2 2.1.3 PROJECT SITE………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-3 2.2 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT………………………………………………………………………………...... 2-4 2.2.1LAND &BUILDINGS………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 2-4 2.2.2 WATER……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 2-7 2.2.3 ENERGY, FUEL & POWER………………………………………………………………………………..………. 2-7 2.2.4 PLANT &MACHINERY…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-7 2.2.5 Human Resource…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-8 2.2.6 Capital…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-9 2.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS & ALLIED DETAILS…………………………………………………….. 2-9 2.3.1 Raw materials ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-9 2.3.2Process Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-10 2.3.2.1 Product………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-10 2..4 POLLUTION POTENTTALS & CONTROL MEASURES …………………………………………………… 2-14 2.4.1 Air Pollution sources & control……………………………………………………………………………….. 2-14 2.4.2 Wastewater Generation & Management……………………………………………………………….. 2-15 2.4.3 Solid & Hazardous Waste Generation & Management…………………………………………… 2-19 2.4.4 Noise & Vibration Generation & Contro…………………………………………………………………. 2-20 2.5 Occupational Health & Safety …………………………………………………………………………………… 2-21 2.5.1 Hazardous Materials & Their Management…………………………………………………………… 2-21 2.5.2 Occupational Health Management………………………………………………………………………… 2-21 CHEPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIONMENT 3.1 GENERAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….……….. 3-1 Page | III
3.1.1 Study Area…………………………………………………....………………………………………………………. 3-1 3.1.1.1 Approach & Methodology Of Baseline Study……………………………………………………….. 3-3 3.1.1.2 Sampling & Monitoring Location …………………………………….………………………………….. 3-3 3.1.1.3. Method of Sampling & Analysis………………………………………….………………………………. 3-4 3.2.DESCRIPTION OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENT………………………………………………………………. 3-5 3.2.1 Meteorology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-6 3.2.2 Ambient Air Quality………….………………………………………………………………………………….... 3-7 3.2.2.1 Sampling and Analytical Techniques……………………………………………………………………. 3-7 3.2.2.2 Sampling Locations……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-8 3.2.2.3 Observations……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-10 3.2.3 Ambient Noise Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-11 3.2.3.1 Sampling Locations……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-11 3.2.3.2 Results and discussion………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-12 3.2.3.3 Observations ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… 3-12 3.2.4 Water Quality…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-12 3.2.4.1Methodology………………………………………...... 3-13 3.2.4.2 Sampling Locations………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-13 3.2.4.3 Results of water quality……………………………………………………………………………….………. 3-14 3.2.4.4 Results and Discussion …………………………………………………………………………………..……. 3-16 3.2.3.1. Primary data……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-16 3.2.5 Hydrogeology, Geology &Topography…………………………………………………………………… 3-17 3.2.5.1 Geological Features……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-19 3.2.5.2 Topographical Features……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-19 3.2.6 Soil Charactristics…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-21 3.2.6.1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-21 3.2.6.2. Methodology………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-22 3.2.6.3 Sampling Locations……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-22 3.2.6.4. Results and discussion……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-23 3.2.7 Ecology and Biodiversity ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-24 3.2.7.1 Objectives of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Survey……………………………………. 3-24 3.2.7.2 Methodology…………………………………………………………………………………….………………… 3-24 3.2.7.3 Floral Diversity of the study area……………………………………………………………………….. 3-24 3.2.7.4 Faunal Diversity of the study area………………………………………………………………..…….. 3-26 3.2.7.5Scheduled Fauna of the study area……………………………………………………………………… 3-29 3.2.8 Landuse/ Landcover (LU/LC) …………………………………………………………………………………. 3-29 3.2.8.1 Land use pattern of 10 km radial buffer area of project site………………………………. 3-30 3.2.9 Socio-Economic Environment………………………………………………………………………………… 3-33 3.2.9.1 Out Comes………………………………………………………………….…………….………………………… 3-35
CHAPTER-4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1GENERAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-1 4.2 Phases of Impacts Assessment Study……………………………………………………….…….…………. 4-1 4.3IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS………………………………………………………………………….…………. 4-2 4.3.1 Project Activities, probability of impacts……………………………….……………………………….. 4-2 4.3.2.Types, Nature & Significance of Impacts………………………………………………….……………. 4-4 4.3.2.1 Criteria for Impact Significance Estimation………………………………………………………….. 4-6 4.4 DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATIONS….……………………….………...... 4-6 4.4.1 Impact On Ambient Environment…………………………………………………….…………………….. 4-6 Page | IV
4.4.2 Impacts On Water Environment ……………………………………………………………..……………… 4-15 4.4.3 Impacts On Land Environment………………………………...... 4-18 4.4.4 Impact on Ecology and Biodiversity ……………………………………………………………………….. 4-20 4.4.5 Socio-Economics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-22 4.4.6 Impacts On Work Environment………………………………………………………………………………. 4-24 4.4.7 Impacts due to Hazardous/Non Hazardous Waste Management …………………………… 4-26 CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 5.1 GENERAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-1 5.2 Site Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-1 5.3 Alternative Technologies…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-1 CHAPTER-6: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6.1GENERAL……………………………………………………………………..…………………………….…………….... 6-1 6.1.1 Objective of Environmental Monitoring Program……………………………………………...... 6-1 6.2Environmental Monitoring Program…………………………….………………………………………...... 6-2 6.3 Documentation & Reporting……………………………………………………………………………………… 6-4 CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 GENERAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………. 7-1 7.2Public Consultation………………………………………………………………………..……………..…………… 7-1 7.3Risk Assesment & Disaster management…………………………………………………………………… 7-1 7.3.1. Methodology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-2 7.3.2. Identification & Evaluation of Hazards…………………………………………………………………… 7-2 7.3.3. Consequences Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-4 7.3.4. Safety & Control Measures for Hazards…………………………………………………………………. 7-7 7.3.5 Preventive Measures To Avoid any onsite & Off Site Emergency…………………………… 7-8 7.3.5.1. Safety Regulations………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-8 7.3.5.2. Safety In Design………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-8 7.3.5.3. Safety In Operation…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-8 7.3.6 Emergency Control Facilities…………………………………………………………………………………… 7-10 7.3.6.1. Emergency Control Centre………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-10 7.3.6.2. Fire Pump House………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-10 7.3.6.3. Emergency Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-10 7.3.7 Emergency Action Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………. 7-11 7.3.7.1. General Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-11 7.3.7.2. Chemical Hazardous and Emergency Action Plan………………………………………………… 7-13 7.3.8 Declaring Normalcy………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-13 7.3.9 Plant Start up…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-13 7.4 Social Study And R&R Action Plan……………………………………………………………………………… 7-13 CHAPTER-8: PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 Imporovement In Infrastructures………………………………………………………………………………. 8-1 8.2 Employment Potential…………………………………………………………………………………….………… 8-1 8.3 Other Tangible & Intangible Benifits…………………………………………………………………..…….. 8-1 CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis…………………………………………………………….…………… 9-1 CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1 General…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 10-1
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10.1.1 Environmental Policy……………………………………………………………………….…………………… 10-1 10.1.2 Objective……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-1 10.1.3 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-2 10.1.4 Scope………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 10-2 10.2 Budgetary Provision for EMS…………………………………………………………………………………… 10-2 10.3 Environmental management Cell…………………………………………………………………………….. 10-3 10.4 Environmental Managemetn Plan……………………………………………………………………………. 10-7 10.4.1 Air Quality and Air Pollution Control…………………………………………………………………….. 10-7 10.4.2 Water Pollution prevention & control………………………………………………………………….. 10-9 10.4.3 HYDROLOGY, GROUNDWATER & WATER CONSERVATION…………………………………… 10-12 10.4.4 Land use…………………..…………………………………………………………………………………..……… 10-14 10.4.5 Soil Conservation……………………………………………………………………………….…………...... 10-14 10.4.6 Noise & Vibration prevention & Control………………………………………………………..…….. 10-16 10.4.7 Hazardous waste & Industrial solid waste Management…………………………………...... 10-19 10.4.8 Safety and Occupational Health……………………………………………………………………………. 10-22 10.4.9 Ecological Conservation & Protection……………………………………………………………..……. 10-25 10.4.10 Greenbelt Devlopment Plan……………………………………………………………………………….. 10-27 10.4.11 Management of Socio- Economics isses……………………………………………………….…….. 10-29 10.4.12 Energy Conservation…………………………………………………………………………………..………. 10-31 10.4.13 Rainwater Harvesting Plan………………………………………………………………………………….. 10-32 10.4.14 Administrative Meaasures………………………………………………………………………………….. 10-33 CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.1 Introductionabout Project……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11-1 11.2 Description of Project………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11-1 11.3 Anticipated Impacts & Mitigations…………………………………………………………………………… 11-2 11.4 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11-5 CHAPTER-12: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 12.1 About Unistar Environment & Research Labs Pvt.Ltd. …………………………….………………. 12-1
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LIST OF ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE -I ToR Compliance……………………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE -II Land Document…………………………………………………………………………………………….. ANNEXURE –III PDA Letter…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ANNEXURE –IV Environmental Method…………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE –V Safety Plans and MSDS…………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE –VI CER Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE -VII Water Permission – PWD………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE -VIII Letter From FOREST………………………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE -IX Wildlife Conservation Plan……………………………………………………………………………. ANNEXURE –X List of Flora of Study area……………………………………………………………………………… ANNEXURE –XI Major Industries List……………………………………………………………………………………...
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1 Approach & Methodology of EIA Study……………………………….………………………… 1-7 Figure 2.1 Location map showing the Project site and inter-state boundary with 2-4 10kms radius………………………………………………………………………………………………. Figure 2.2 Plot site Area Statement……………………………………………………………………………….. 2-5 Figure 2.3 Plant Layout………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-6 Figure 2.4 ETP Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-18 Figure 2.5 Water Balance Diagram……………………………………………………………….……………… 2-19 Figure 3.1 Base Map of Study Area Locations………………………………………………………………. 3-2 Figure 3.2 Site specific wind rose for the study period (Wind Blowing from)………….……. 3-7 Figure 3.3 Satellite image showing location of AAQ monitoring stations (Study Area - 3-8 10 Km)………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Figure 3.4 Satellite image showing location of Noisemonitoring stations (Study Area - 3-11 10 Km)………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Figure 3.5 Satellite image showing location of Ground Watermonitoring stations 3-13 (Study Area - 10 Km)…………………………………………………………………………………… Figure 3.6 Satellite image showing location of Surface Water monitoring stations 3-14 (Study Area - 10 Km)…………………………………………………………………………………… Figure 3.7 Hydrogeological Features……………………………………………………………………………. 3-18 Figure 3.8 Drainage Map……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-18 Figure 3.9 Topographic Map………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-20 Figure 3.10 Soil map of D&NH……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-21 Figure 3.11 Satellite image showing location of Surface Soilmonitoring stations (Study 3-22 Area - 10 Km)………………………………………………………………………………………………. Figure 3.12 Reserved Forest and Wild life sanctuary map of D& NH……………………………… 3-25 Figure 3.13 Study Area as captured in 2017 Winter Season (Source- RS LISS 4- FMX)……. 3-30 Figure 3.14 Graphical Representation of Land covers……………………………………………………. 3-31 Figure 3.15 Land use Map of Study Area……………………………………………………………………….. 3-32 Figure 4.1 Probable Impacts & Mitigation of Project Activities……………………………………. 4-4 Figure 4.2 Estimated Mixing Height Profile of Study Area...... 4-9 Figure 4.3 Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of PM2.5………………………….. 4-11 Figure 4.3 Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of PM10…………………………. 4-11 Figure 4.4 Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of SOX…………………………….. 4-12 Figure 4.5 Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of NOX...... 4-12 Figure 4.5 Contour of Predicted 1 Hourly Incremental GLC of CO………………………………… 4-13 Figure 7.1 Flowchart of Methodology Adopted For Risk Assessment…………………………… 7-2 Figure 7.2 Probable route of hazards & consequences………………………………………………… 7-3 Figure 10.1 Environment & Safety Management Cell…………………………………………………….. 10-4
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LIST OF TABLE
Table 1.1 List of Directors…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-2 Table 2.1 Highlights of the Project………………………………………………………………………………. 2-1 Table 2.2 List of Finished Products & with Capacity………………………………………………….… 2-2 Table 2.3 Breakup Of Water Requirement………..………………………………………………….….... 2-7 Table 2.4 Energy, Fuel & Power Requirement…………………………………………………………….. 2-7 Table 2.5 Major Machineries & Equipment………………………………………………………………… 2-7 Table 2.6 Human Resource Requirement…………………………………………………………………… 2-9 Table 2.7 Capital Cost…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-9 Table 2.8 Raw material requirements…………………………………………………………………………. 2-9 Table 2.9 Raw Material Requirement and their Source, Mode of transport & Storage.. 2-10 Table 2.10 Details of Utility Emission & Control Measures………………………………….………… 2-15 Table 2.11 Details of Wastewater Generation …………………………………………………………….. 2-15 Table 2.12 ETP Details…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-16 Table 2.12 Details of Solid Waste Generation & Management……………………………………… 2-20 Table 3.1 Salient Features of Project Area (10 Km)…………………………………………….………. 3-1 Table 3.2 Sampling & monitoring Locations (Study Area - 10 Km)…………………………...... 3-3 Table 3.3 Frequency of Environmental Monitoring…………………………………………………….. 3-4 Table 3.4 Method of Environmental Sampling & Analysis…………………………………………… 3-5 Table 3.5 Meteorological Parameters Monitored at Site…………………………………………….. 3-6 Table 3.6 Site Specific Meteorological Data (October’17 to December’17)…………………. 3-6 Table 3.7 Techniques Usedf or Ambient Air Quality Monitoring…………………………………. 3-7 Table 3.8 Ambient Air Quality of Study Area………………………………………………………………. 3-9 Table 3.9 Ambient Noise Level in Study Area……………………………………………………………… 3-12 Table 3.10(a) Surface water Quality of Study Area……………………………………………………………. 3-15 Table 3.10(b) Ground water Quality of Study Area…………………………………………………………… 3-16 Table 3.11 Soil Quality of Study Area……………………………………………………………………………. 3-23 Table 3.12 Plant Family Richness of the region……………………………………………………………… 3-26 Table 3.13 List of Fauna in the study area…………………………………………………………………….. 3-26 Table 3.14 24 Hourly Traffic Study of Surangi – Velugam Road…………………………………….. 3-35 Table 4.1 Details of Project Activities and probability of Impacts……………….………………. 4-3 Table 4.2 Details of Source Input……………………………………………………………………..……...... 4-8 Table 4.3 Details of Emission Input……………………………………………………………………..……… 4-8 Table 4.4 Details of Receptors Input…………………………….………………………………………..…… 4-8 Table 4.5 Summarized Details of Meteorological Input………………………………………………. 4-9 Table 4.6 Outcome of Model: Predicted Incremental GLC…..……………………………….…….. 4-10 Table 4.7 Predicted Ambient Air Quality……………………………………………………………..……… 4-10 Table 7.1 Properties & the probable hazards of materials………………………………………….. 7-4 Table 7.2 Result of Consequences Analysis for Thermal Radiation from Pool Fire………. 7-5 Table 7.3 Result of Consequences Analysis for Flammable Area of Vapour Cloud………. 7-5 Table 7.4 Emergency Contact Details………………………………………………………………………….. 7-10 Table 6.1 Details of the Environmental Monitoring program………………………………………. 6-2 Table 10.1 Budgetary provision for EMS……………………………………………………………………….. 10-2
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SUMMARY EIA
FOR PROPOSED NEW UNIT
OF
M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd.
Located at: Plot no. -287/1, 284P, 289/1/3, 289/1/2, 289/2;
Village-Velugam, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396 230
EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION
UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD., VAPI – GUJARAT (NABET Accredited Consultant Organization, Certificate. No. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0065, Valid till Date: 30.01.2020) M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. ,Velugam D & NH
SUMMARY EIA REPORT
1 INTRODUCTION
M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd., has proposed to setup a new manufacturing unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. The proposed new project involves the production of “Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) using reprocessed PET Granules”. As per the EIA notification‐ 2006 as amended time to time, the proposed project for the production of manmade fibre other than rayon falls under Category “B” (Considered at central level due to applicability of GC). Proponent had applied for approval of Terms of Reference for EIA study for proposed project on 10th May 2016 to EAC New Delhi. EAC vide letter no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I). Dated 02nd August 2016 issued approved/awarded TORs. The MOEF had earmarked the area covering 10 km radial area from site proposed EIA study and exempted Public Hearing / Consultation as per amended ToR letter no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I). Dated 27th April 2017.
2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The proposed project involves the production of Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap) @ 96000 TPA, it is a mechanical process and no chemical reaction is involved in this, the activity is not covered under any activity in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. The remaining 2 products (“Polyester Filament Yarn” and “Polyester Textured Yarn”) in our proposed product profile are covered under activity - 5(d) “Manmade Fibres manufacturing”, category - B (others than Rayon) in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. Hence, the proposed activity requires prior-environmental clearance at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. (Lat.: 20.138379°, Long.: 72.978529°). The capital cost of the proposed project is Rs. 244.97 Crore. The project site is well connected with State & National Highway network and the nearest National Highway (NH8) is about 6.44 Km SW away from project site. The nearest interstate boundary is Gujarat (8.50 Km N) and Maharashtra (0.98 km W) away from the project site. Nearest wildlife sanctuary- ~1.10 Km W (D & NH Wild Life Sanctuary), Vasona Lion safari 9.00 km NE(Approx.) & Dapada, Satmaliya Deer Park 6 Km NE (Approx.). The proposed project will require Land –36223.00 Sq. m., Fresh Water-1070 KL/day Fresh water (source: Surface water, Apti River), Power- 20 MWH (Electricity Department Silvassa.). In proposed unit HSD @100 L/Hr will be used as fuel for DG sets (3 Nos. of 500 KVA). FO 16 KLD for Boiler (2 Nos., 4 TPH). Total employment of the project will be 515 persons. For the production of afore said products, company will require 6 raw materials. No hazardous chemicals are involved in this project. The details of the major pollution potential/identified sources of impacts are presented below. A. Wastewater: For Proposed project Domestic waste water generation will be 48 KLD whereas total industrial effluent generation will be 2053.00 KLD. Sewage will be treated in STP and reused in Gardening. The industrial effluent will be treated in full-fledged in-house ETPs equipped with all required Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Treatment units. The treated effluent will be reused in cooling and process allied activities. B. Emissions:
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For the proposed project the stationary sources are Boilers (Stack: 30 m Ht. (Common Stack)) and DG sets (Stack: 11 m Ht. (Each)) the emission quality from stationary sources will be below the applicable norms for the parameters. C. Solid/Hazardous wastes: Total ETP Waste from proposed project will be 150.00 MT/year and will be sent to TSDF site, Silvassa. Total used oil will be 0.1 KL/Year and sold to registered refiners. Total empty drums will be 54000 Nos and reused for packing /sold to authorize scrap vendor. Plastic waste will be 270.00 MT/ year and Will be recycled back /sold to actual users as per Plastic wastes Rules-2016. Waste water from wet scrubber will be 2880.00 KL/Year and it will be treated in ETP.
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Base line study has been conducted falling within 10 km radial area from project site situated in Velugam U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, considering the draft TOR proposed during TOR application, then continued & verified according to the conditions of awarded TORs from MoEF, New Delhi. Baseline study has been conducted during the period of October 2017 to December 2017 of winter season. Total 8 locations were selected for Ambient Air Quality, Ground Water, and Noise whereas for surface Water six samples were selected from available surface water resources within the study area. For AAQM one location was near to project site whereas one location was in downwind direction and one locations was in upwind direction. Meteorological Data has been collected by installing weather station at White House, Near GIDC office, Vapi. The frequency of the environmental sampling & analysis was determined following the guidelines provided by MoEF in online EIA Manual. Meteorological Data has been done hourly continuous for study period, Ambient Air Quality done 24 hourly twice a week during study period. Sampling of Noise, Ground Water, Surface Water, and Soil Quality has been done once in study period. Collection of Geological data, Geohydrology data, Ecological Data, Socioeconomic data and mapping of Land Use -Land Cover, & Topography has been done for study covering 10 km radial area from project site. METEOROLOGY: The temperature ranged from a minimum of 16.50°C to a maximum of 38.20°C while the average was found to be 27.20°C. The relative humidity ranged from a minimum of 19.40% to a maximum of 98.20% while the average was computed to be 65.40%.The wind predominant wind direction was from the South East to North West direction. The wind frequency class distribution reflects that the calms prevailed for 3.67 % of the total period during the study and the wind speed between 0.0 m/sec-15 m/sec. AIR QUALITY: The concentration of PM10was found to be between 49 μg/m3 (Bindrabin Village) to 93μg/m3. (Project site). The average concentration was in the range of 68.75 to 84.17 μg/m3. The concentration of PM2.5 was between 12μg/m3 (Bindrabin Village) to 44μg/m3 (Pati Village) and the average concentrations were observed in the range of 16.58 to 31.08 μg/m3. The SO2 concentrations were between 10.50μg/m3 (Project site) to 24.00μg/m3 (Pati). The average concentrations were observed in the range between 13.73μg/m3to 20.17μg/m3. The NOx concentrations were between 13.70 μg/m3 (Project site) to 28.00 μg/m3 (Surangi) with average values observed in the range of 18.51μg/m3to 23.42μg/m3. The Maximum CO concentration was found to be 1.19mg/m3(Kurze).In Project Site, Surangi and Karachgam the maximum concentration found to be 1.00 , 1.14 and 1.10 mg/m3 respectively .In all other locations it found to be below detectable limit. The O3 concentrations were between <5 μg/m3 to 9.83 μg/m3 (Kurze) with average values observed in the range of <5μg/m3 to 8.53 μg/m3. The NH3concentrations were found to be 5.57 μg/m3 (Bindrabin) to 13.96 μg/m3 (Kurze), with average values observed in the range of 8.10 μg/m3 to 12.45 μg/m3. The concentrations of all the air quality parameters as monitored during the baseline study are within the permissible limits as per the NAAQ Standards as prescribed by MoEF&CC.
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NOISE LEVEL: The average hourly Leq (day) for the residential zone was observed to be in the range of 48.8 dB (A) (Luhari) to 62.0 dB (A) (Bindrabin). The average hourly Leq (night) for the residential zone was observed to be in the range of 33.8 dB (A) (Kurze) to 43.0 dB (A) (Bindrabin). The ambient noise levels in the villages are under the influence of local environment only and the Leq values are within permissible limits in all the villages. The average hourly Leq (day) for the commercial zone at Surangi was found to be 60.1 dB (A) while the average hourly Leq (night) was found to be 37.2 dB (A) and were found to will within the CPCB limits for the commercial zone –for the day time and the night time. The average hourly Leq (Day) for the industrial zone at project site was found to be 62.2dB(A) while the average hourly Leq (night) was found to be 47.00dB (A), which were found to be well within the CPCB limits for the Industrial zone –both for the day time and the night time. WATER QUALITY: Ground Water- In 3 locations of study area Total hardness level exceed the acceptable limit as per IS 10500.Exceeding level of total hardness lead to hard water which is not a health risk, but a nuisance because of mineral buildup on fixtures and poor soap and/or detergent performance. TDS value not exceeding the permissible limit in all locations of the study area. Magnesium level exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 1 location. Calcium value exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 1 location. Total Alkalinity value exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 3 locations in the study area. The very high alkalinity water cause digestive malfunction, cardiovascular problems and metabolic abnormalities etc. Chloride value was not exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at all location. Total Coliforms and E.coli were<1CFU/100 ml and present in one locations in the study area. Values for all other parameters were found well within the acceptable limit as per IS 10500. Surface Water Samples- Six surface water resources were studied. SW2 was found to be confirming Class-C of CPCB Criteria (Drinking water source after conventional treatment and disinfection). SW1, SW4and SW5 were found to be confirming Class-D of CPCB Criteria (Fish culture and wild life propagation). As the BOD level is greater than 3mg/l. SW3 and SW6 were found to be confirming Class-B of CPCB Criteria (Outdoor bathing). GEO-HYDROLOGY: Physiographically the UT forms part of Deccan Plateau. The UT of D&NH is divided into three physiographic units i.e. Residual Plateaus, Denudational Slopes and Valley Plains. The soils occurring on the Deccan plateau are generally black cotton soils. Within this broad categorisation, there are significant variations depending upon topography. Three major type of soil occurs in the UT i.e., lateritic soils, shallow black cotton soils deep black soils. The estimation of ground water resources of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli by Central Ground Water Board, during the year 2012 indicate that the total annual ground water potential in the Territory is 59.37 MCM and the Net annual ground water availability is 56.40 MCM. The occurrence of ground water under confined conditions is observed in the western part of the area around Naroli and Dadra. The potential confined aquifers occur at an attitude of 20 m below the mean sea level and with compact, amygdular and massive basalt of about 25 m thickness acting as a confining layer. : In the project site, no out crops are seen. The area belongs to deccan trap age. The litho logically, the area covered with soil which has 3-5 m thickness. Below the soil the hard rock’s present. The overall topography of the site is flat with a gentle slope from southeast towards southwest. The overall topography of the area is marked by alluvial plains. SOIL QUALITY: The texture of the soil in the study area is Clay. The colour of the soil is light to dark brownish black in the study area. The soil is having high water and moisture retention capacity due to clay content. The water holding capacity of the study area ranges between 48 to 58 mg/100 g and these being clayey soils are capable of retaining sufficient water which facilitate in plant growth. The pH of the soil samples from the study area is found to mostly normal (i.e., between 6.6 and 8.2). Hence a good range of micronutrients are available in soil, making the soil good for agricultural uses. The EC of the soil of the study area ranges
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between 134.17 to 210.10 µSm/cm). The percentage of Organic Carbon of the study area ranges in medium (i.e., Medium 0.5-0.75). The soil of the project site is found to be free from any contaminant. ECOLOGY: During the study period, about 51 important floral species are noted in the study area. The vulnerable species (Bombax ceiba and Dalbergia latifolia) as per IUCN Red list 2016-2 are found in the region. In addition to these important species of plantation area of the region, about 203 wild species of flora are observed in the forest and open unused area of the region. There are four listed animals included in schedule-I, 8 listed numbers animals included in schedule-II, 79 listed animals included in schedule-IV and 7 listed animals included in schedule-V. Two endemic amphibian species (Indirana leithii and Pseudo philautus amboli) are found in the region. Both are endemic to Western ghat region. These endemic species are not covered in Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 but are included in IUCN Red list 2016-2 (vide-IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, version 2.3) LANDUSE & LAND COVER: Based on the satellite image (RS LISS 4- FMX 2017) & ground truthing of various area, the land use and land cover map of the area was generated. The eleven land use categories were delineated in this area viz. the Crop land, Rock out crop, Forest, Land without Scrub, land with Scrub, Mudflat, Sea, River, Water body, Industry and Settlement (Figure 3.11). Major portion in the study area is covered by Crop land. The area statistics of these classes prepared from analysis shows that the major portion of the study region is covered by forest land and agricultural land i.e. 55.94% & 26.45% areas respectively. Around 1.39% of the area is of Scrub. Water bodies are covering around 4.20 % of the area. The settlement of area is 7.27% and industrial area is 1.86%. The remaining categories cover 0.67 per cent of the area. As per the satellite image and ground trothing the settlement area, industrial area and land without scrub were slightly increased and crop land is slightly decreased. SOCIOECONOMICS: A Baseline data/information on socio‐economic front has been collected with the help of 2011 census data, discussion with Tahsildars, Sarpanchs, various Government officials, local heads, etc. As well as by suitable field surveys. There are several villages around its periphery but the study will include the villages coming under 05 kms radius in all villages but 10 km radius in 14 villages are some villages include the study area. The name of the villages are (velugam, Apti, Surangi, Karachgam, Kodad, Khadoli, Sutrakar, Vasona, Dapada, Chikhali, Khanvel, Kherdi, Udhawa, Kurze, Kochai, Luhari, Mondgaon).Total populations have been all villages 241916. In which male 106451 and female 107912, in the study area. All villages are not available PHC, private Hospital in the study area, but Government and private hospital nearby at Silavssa and Vapi. And health issues that skin problems, goiter, fever etc., Problem of clean water and health issue is found in Apti, Kurze and Udhawa village.
4 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS& MITIGATIONS
The present environmental impact assessment study has been conducted for the proposed project. All necessary details of proposed project has been studied & referred carefully to determine the anticipated impacts of the proposed project. The baseline environment status established during the study has also been considered for determination and assessment of anticipated impact of the project. After impact assessment study necessary mitigations measures to minimise and/or eliminate the identified impacts of the project. The summary of the Impacts Assessment study as well as planning of mitigation measures for anticipated impacts are described in subsequent paragraphs under respective headings.
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Anticipated Impacts A. Ambient environment The identified main sources of impacts of the project are utilities (Boiler & DG set) emission. The pollutants emitted from these sources are PM, SOx, NOx and CO. The effect of the pollutants on human and fauna may occur in form of respiratory problem, asthma, bronchitis, allergic condition, effects on vision etc. Severity of these effects varies according to the level of increase of the pollutant in the ambient air. Detailed modelling for air quality change has been done to ascertain the level of change of these pollutants. It has been found that Maximum Resultant GLC from the proposed project would be 0.03022 for PM2.5, 2.19349 for PM10, 2.06226 for SOx, 9.27238 for NOx, 0.11675 for CO. This values are under the permissible limit by CPCB. B. Noise & vibration The main sources of noise pollutions from the projects are machineries like texturizing machines and dryer etc. In work place exposure to these sources will be high due to continuous operation of manufacturing process. Head ache is most likely to occur in employee engaged in this area. Also up on long time, such regular exposure may result in hearing impairment of the employee engaged in this area. Transportation of raw material and products will increase the movements of truck which in turn will increase the noise level. The increased noise level in such way will have effects on sleeping of people as well as fauna of the transport route. C. Water environment: During operation & commissioning phase, major impacts are noticed in case of transportation activities, materials storage & handling and manufacturing process, wastewater & hazardous/solid waste management activities and Breakdown & maintenance of control equipment. The major impacts of these activities will occur only due to water pollution and negligible on hydrology (Surface water & groundwater). Due to such contamination of water resources, increase in pollutant levels of water resources and some water quality parameters like the pH, TDS, Hardness, Alkalinity & Acidity, Sodium, Chloride, Sulfate, BOD, COD, TOC and Phenolic compounds are likely to increase to a greater extent depending up on the quantity of wastewater& hazardous/solid waste spilled/leak causing the impact. Land Environment: The identified major impact of soil due to pollutant load on soil, such impacts would occur mainly due to from materials storage & handling activities and manufacturing process due to malfunctioning or major hazard occurred in storage & process area. The intensity and quantum of such impact may vary depending on the contents of wastewater & solid/hazardous waste causing the impacts. Due to the above said impacts, it will affect the soil quality, soil fertility and depletion/reduction of soil organisms (biotic factor of soil). As a result of such impacts, soil quality parameters like the pH, soluble salt, inorganic elements, SAR, Nutrient level, Total Carbon, Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio and Biological organisms are likely to be affected to a greater extent depending up on the quantity & nature of wastewater& hazardous/solid waste spilled/leak causing the impact. Minor beneficial impacts of the operation phase of the project is identified in terms of improvement in plantation status of vicinity area due to greenbelt development. D. Ecology & Biodiversity Due to utility emission impact will occur on ecological environment as secondary impacts due to environmental contamination caused mainly by pollutant & particulate emissions from project. Such environmental contamination may have very adverse effects on flora, fauna and ecological habitat. Wastewater management activities and Hazardous & solid waste management activities are likely to cause negative impacts in term of contamination of soil due to mixing of heavy load of pollutants, which may alter many soil quality parameters. The intensity and quantum of such impact may vary depending on the
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contents of wastewater & solid/hazardous waste causing the impacts. In normal course of project operation such impacts will not occur as the company has plan for Zero Discharge Unit by adopting scheme of 100% recycling /reuse of treated waste water but in event of untreated/poorly treated effluent or any hazardous/solid waste disposal the impacts would be considerable on receiving soil/water body resulting in impacts on ecology of the receiving soil/water body. The plantation in greenbelt may also result in minor beneficial impact on ecology as the plantation may result in creation of micro habitat which may lead to beneficial impacts in terms of dwelling, resting and nesting ground for local fauna. E. Socio-Economic Environment About 515 people will be directly employed and many other will be indirectly employed due to the project, which will result in economic improvement. It will result in major positive impacts in terms of improvement in status of employment & economy of the area. Such improvement will also lead to the improvement in other social indicators like lifestyle, education & health etc. Fire & explosion in material storage area and manufacturing area may result in considerable Major negative impact on socioeconomic environment, which may cause the problem of health of local people and domestic animals of the affected area. Due to such hazards, loss or damage of crop of nearby agricultural fields may occur and also will result in very serious health issues like respiratory problem, cancer, irritation to eye & nose, skin problem etc. F. Work Environment Major negative short term impacts on health & safety are anticipated due to the injury, health effects due to unfavorable work place conditions and ergonomic issues related with material handling & transportation, manufacturing process and maintenance works. Such impacts will occur mainly in terms of MSD and other injury (cut, burn, irritation eye & respiratory tract etc.) are likely to occur due to lifting or shifting of heavy goods and equipment. Rotating machineries & sharp edged tools/machinery can cause serious injury (like cut, fracture of bone, crushing of hand etc.) to the employee engaged in operation of the machinery. Due to release of pollutants in air of workplace during handling & transfer of materials, process and catastrophic incident may occur in terms of major health effects like saponification fat of cell, necrosis, lung injury & burns of the upper airway, burn of oropharynx/ oesophagus/ stomach, development of blisters, ulcerations, dyspnoea, pleuritic chest pain, cough and bronchospasm, conjunctival irritation and chemosis, corneal epithelial defects, limbal ischemia, permanent vision loss etc. Mitigation Measures: A. Ambient Environment CPCB approved DG Set, only to be used during power failure. Adequate height of the stacks shall be attached to Boilers and DG Sets Wet scrubber provided to boilers as APCD Regular Monitoring as per monitoring plan B. Noise & vibration Proper non-vibrating foundation, rubber padding and Regular maintenance of the equipment & machineries including static /dynamic balancing & lubrication for rotating/vibrating equipment/machinery Housing in closed area and/or acoustic enclosures & silencers for high noise generating equipment/machinery. Barriers wherever required/possible. C. Water Environment Adequate effluent treatment plant for wastewater. Treated industrial waste water is recycled in cooling tower& process allied activities. Impervious lining of floor of chemical storage and production area with all necessary arrangement of prevention of spread up and collection of spilled/leaked materials
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Hazardous waste storage area with leachate collection line connected with ETP and disposal as per the regulatory guideline/provisions. Domestic effluent treated through STP and reused for gardening. D. Landuse Greenbelt development in and around premises. Measures for protection of vegetation area from fire hazards. E. Soil Quality No disposal of Effluent outside the company premises as the treated effluent will be recycled for cooling & process allied activities. Hazardous waste disposal as per regulatory provision Domestic waste water should be treated in STP and reused in gardening. Proper impervious lining in material storage area as well as production area Proper air pollution control system to control the gaseous pollutant &dust emission of the project. All mitigation measures as suggested by respective FAEs (of AP, AQ, WP, RH) Transportation activities shall be done with provision of all necessary safety measures F. Ecology & Diversity All necessary control & measures for prevention of release of pollutants from project as well as for prevention of pollution due to emissions of the project Creation &Maintenance of dense greenbelt in and around the company premises. No disposal of effluent and solid & hazardous waste on land and in water bodies. G. Socioeconomics Mitigation and control/ prevention measures for prevention & control of environmental pollution and hazards & risk Prevention of contaminated runoff Regular medical check-up and Proper public relation to prevent conflicts with local people Regular CSR activity for Social welfare & upliftment of local people H. Work Environment Non-slippery Floor of plant & storage and be ensured that there is no liquid spilled on floor. Safety measures like safety guard around rotating part for all rotating equipment/machineries Proper ergonomic condition to ensure safe & non-tiring work place conditions Lifting & shifting of all heavy materials shall be done using trolley or fork lift. Chemical safety plan shall be prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant. RA study for the proposed project shall be conducted & all necessary hazard/risk control/prevention measures shall be implemented before erection & commissioning of plant. (RA Study is conducted for proposed project, Refer chapter 7, section 7.3 Annexure V) All fittings in area having flammable materials shall be flameproof and all necessary fire- fighting facilities shall be ensured in this area. In all area first aid kit shall be available. All necessary PPEs, Safety & emergency equipment shall be provided for all concern employee in all areas Disaster management plan shall be prepared & all necessary arrangement for emergency action plan shall be provided well before commissioning of plant.
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Regular occupational health check program shall be conducted. Pre-employment & Annual post-employment health check-up of all employee shall be done. Health check of affected employee shall be done when any employee is significantly exposed to hazardous material.
5 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
As per amended ToR letter F. No. J-11011/146/2016-IA.II (I) Dated 27th April 2017, the proposed project is exempted from public consultation. Considering this, public hearing is not required to be conducted for the proposed unit of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. Hence in additional study, the Risk Assessment Study for the proposed project has been conducted by functional area expert of EIA Team. The risk assessment has been carried out with consideration of probable worst case scenarios of toxic dispersion. Thus with such probabilities & considerations of hazards & risk, “Risk Assessment Study” has been carried out by proponent as pre-project conceptual RA study and it is incorporated in Chapter 7. The major hazards has been identified due to flammability of diesel. Consequence analysis has been done for these fuels. The maximum hazards distance of 16 m for 10 kw/m2, 21 m for 5 kw/m2 and 31 m for 2 kw/m2 has been found in case of pool fire (worst case) due to storage of diesel. Considering this hazards distances fire safety measures has been proposed. In addition to this Disaster & Onsite Emergency Management plan has also been prepared as a part of RA study assignment. All necessary chemical safety details have been covered in Chapter 7 and Annexure V to ensure the safety of public & employee as well as surrounding industries. Also many recommendations for safety including the fire fighting and emergency action facilities have been made in RA reports with necessary details of requirements. The Risk Assessment Report is incorporated with EIA report chapter 7 and Annexure-V
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & MANAGEMENT PLAN
After delineation of necessary mitigation measures for major impacts, an Environmental Monitoring & Management Plan has been formulated with all necessary component and description of action required to ensure efficient & adequate implementation of planned/recommended mitigation measures. A five Tire EMC with assigned responsibility has been formulated for management of environmental & safety aspects of the projects. Considering the probable impacts and their potential to cause pollution with respect to change in particular environmental parameters, a detailed monitoring plan has been framed with required schedule, recommended parameters and frequency etc. In addition, a detailed action plan for EMP for all environmental attributes have been formulated and presented in the prepared EMP. Some additional environmental conservation & protection activities like Greenbelt Development & Energy Conservation have also been considered and included in EMP. A capital provision of 500 Lakhs has been made for environment & safety requirements whereas a recurring cost provision of Rs: 50 Lakhs/Annum has been made for various environmental & safety operations & actions mentioned under Environmental Management plan.
Following are the post monitoring plan for the proposed new project
Ambient Air: Location- 2 place within the plant premises , Parameters- PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX, CO
Work Place Monitoring: Location- Production Block, Store rooms, Parameters- PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX, Temperature, Humidity, Light & Noise Stationary Emission: Location- D.G Set & Boilers, Parameters-: PM, SO2, NOX, CO Ambient Noise: Location- At all sources (DG set, Boilers, Production machineries in spinning- weaving-texturizing, other machineries, Blowers, conveyors etc) and at different areas within
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premises (Spinning area, texturizing area & weaving area Production, Storage & transportation area, Administrative & security area, STP, ETP etc.) Surface Soil: Location: 2 locations from storage & greenbelt area, In case of accidental spillage/leak , soil of the affected area, Parameters: pH, EC, Moisture, Organic matter, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total N, P, K, SO4-2, Cl-, Ca+2, Mg+2 & Na+ Greenbelt/ Vegetation Cover: Location- Greenbelt Area at Boundary & Garden, Parameters- Number of plantation (Units), Number of Survived Plants/Trees, Number of Poor Plant/Trees Employee Medical/Health Check-up: As per statutory provision & requirement
7 CONCLUSION
As described above, the proposed new project will be operated for manufacturing of manmade fibre other than rayon, which will have some major impacts on various environmental attributes. As noted, the major impacts will occur only in case of incident of major hazard occurred during operations phase of the project. Beside this, major impacts may also occur vary occasionally due to the other sources of pollution of proposed new project. All the identified major impacts are controllable and can be minimised by efficient implementation of the mitigation measures and EMP planned. Hence, the project will be an action of sustainable development and highly acceptable for the development of the local area as well as our state & country. However, strict implementation, monitoring & timely updates of the planned mitigations & EMP is required to ensure the safeguard of environment.
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CHAPTER: 01 INTRODUCTION
1.1. GENERAL 1.1.1. About The Company M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. is in the business of textiles since last many years and Dodhia Synthetic’s main focus for putting up this project was to eliminate the dependence on quality and availability of raw material. So, this will be a backward integration for the company, which will have a huge benefit, as they will produce raw material in-house without depending on others. While quality and delivery are important factors to our potential clients, price is most often the determining factor in a buying decision. Since, the products will be made of recycled PET, it will have a green tag attached to it. So good-quality products manufactured from recycled resins, big corporation are ready to offer good premium for it. These products can be used in shirting, shutting, Dress Materials, Carpets, Undergarments, Shocks and Shoes. Dodhia Group has been engaged in manufacturing of Dyed Polyester Filament Yarn, Fancy Yarn, Specialty Yarn, Airtex Yarn, Interlaced Yarn, Bi-shrinkage Yarn, Plyed Yarn and Twisted Dyed Bundled Yarn at Bhiwandi for more than 4 decades. The group has its manufacturing locations at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra & Silvassa, Gujarat. The group has its marketing offices located with adequate infrastructure at Mumbai for overseeing its domestic and export operations. The group has strong business interests in the textile sector and the management style adopted is of lean structure with the every company under the fold operating as a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in that particular line of activity. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to establish their unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 for manufacturing of "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY". The company aimed to manufacture fancy & specialty yarns with the use of hand on experience and immense knowledge of company directors and the produced yarn will deliver high value fabric. The directors have aimed that M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. is designed to procure the latest available technology for the manufacturing of the product. The expected production of company will suffice yarn demands of Apparel fabrics, home furnishing & industrial textiles. 1.1.2. About Proponent The company is a registered Private Limited company and is promoted by four Directors. Details related to them are given below:
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Table 1.1: List of Directors Sr. No. Name of Director Residential Address Flat No- 2401 / 2402, Takshashila Apartment, Nirmal 1 Mr. Mansukhlal Meghji Dodhia Nagar, Mulund Goregoan Link Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 400 080. Flat No-1601, 16th Floor, Rajyog Residency, Dr. R.P. 2 Mr. Pradeep Meghji Dodhia Road, Opp. Vardhman Nagar, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 400 080. Flat No- 2401 / 2402, Takshashila Apartment, Nirmal 3 Mr. Ritesh Mansukhlal Dodhia Nagar, Mulund Goregoan Link Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 400 080. Flat No-3402, 34th Floor, "B" Wing, 4 Mr. Bhadresh Mansukhlal E-6 Sarvodaya Heights, Sarvodaya Parshwanath Dodhia Nagar, Nahur, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 400 080.
1.2. PROPOSED PROJECT 1.2.1. Nature & Type of Project M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to establish their unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 for manufacturing of "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY". The industrial sector in the past years has seen a drastic boom and also the keeping in mind the globalization trend, we have identified the demand for the proposed products and with continuous R & D found that it can be developed in-house and produce commercially for domestic market as well as an eye more on export markets. The proposed product “Polyester (PET) granules” manufacturing will be from the recycled PET scrap bottles. It is a mechanical process and no chemical reaction is involved in this. This activity is not covered under any activity in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. Hence, prior environmental clearance is not applicable to this activity. The remaining 2 products (“Polyester Filament Yarn” and “Polyester Textured Yarn”) in our proposed product profile are covered under activity - 5(d) “Manmade Fibres manufacturing”, category - B (others than Rayon) in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. Hence, the proposed activity requires prior-environmental clearance 1.2.2. Products & Capacity of Project M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. propose to set up a unit located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 to manufacture:- 1. Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap) @ 96000 TPA. 2. Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY) from PET Granules @ 96000 TPA. 3. Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY @88000 TPA. The proposed project will provide a potential growth opportunity for the company. We have identified the demand for the proposed products and it can be developed in-house and produce commercially for domestic market as well as an eye more on export markets. Its export and also increase the foreign revenue. The products are now well established and acceptable in the international markets.
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1.2.3. Project Location M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. propose to set up a unit located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. The Arabian Sea is situated in west direction, which is about 28 Km W away from the notified industrial zone. The nearest railway station – Bhilad is about 18.50kms NW away from project site. The project site is well connected with state & national Highway network and the nearest National Highway (NH8) is about 6.44 kms South West away from project site. The nearest interstate boundary (Gujarat- about 8.50KM N & Maharashtra- about 0.98KM W) is situated at distance of about 1 Km. Nearest wildlife sanctuary, DNH Wild Life Sanctuary ~1.10 Km W, Vasona Lion safari & Satmaliya Deer Park 9&6Km NE (Approx.) are situated. 1.2.4. Regulatory Framework The proposed project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) using reprocessed PET Granules manufacturing unit with proposal of fire and safety hazards; hence the regulatory framework related with the regulatory provision of risk, emergency & safety management are applicable to the proposed project. The transportation is proposed through road network and so the applicability of road transport and other related regulations are required to confirm. The unit will have potential of pollution and also attracts the provisions of EIA notifications 2006- SO 1533 (as amended timely). Thus, the proposed project may be required to comply with many regulatory provisions. The proponent shall follow the regulatory framework as listed below and additional applicable provision shall also be referred timely as cited as mandatory provision for proposed project. In any case, proponent shall comply with the regulatory provision as directed through particular regulatory provision. The major regulatory provisions applicable to the proposed project area listed below. 1 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 amended 1987 and rules there under 2 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 amended 1988 & rules there under 3 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended 1991 and rules there under 4 Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 amended 2000 and 2003 5 Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 6 EIA Notification, 2006 as amended timely (2009, 2011) 7 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 amended 1992 and rules there under 8 Factories Act, 1948 & rules there under (Gujarat Factories Rules, 1963) 9 The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 10 Plastic wastes Rules-2016 11 The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 & rules there under The company will be using PET waste bottle as a raw material for making Polyester (PET) Granules. As per plastic waste management rule 2016, Form II, Rule 13(3), the processing of PET waste bottle required necessary permission. Hence the company shall acquire the necessary permission as per the referred Plastic waste Management Rule 2016
1.2.5. Need of the Project and its importance to the country The Indian man-made fibre manufacturing industry is not only one of the rapidly growing sectors in the economy, but also a critical enabler of the largest export earner – the textile industry. The fortunes of the man-made fibre industry are linked to the performance of the petrochemicals industry at the global level, and of the textile industry at the domestic level.
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Besides this our unit is making the raw materials from PET. PET bottle waste is the biggest issue in our current environment because of non-biodegradability. We are reusing the waste PET bottle and making a step forward to beat the plastic pollution and swachh bharat. Currently, the Indian textile industry accounts for 8.0 % of the global textile fibres production. India is the second largest man-made fibre producer in the world after China (66 %). India is exporting man-made fiber products directly to more than 150 countries in the world. The main markets for the Indian synthetics export are U A E, UK, S Arabia US and this has been achieved in spite of demand shrinkage in many of India’s major export destinations, general slowdown in the global economy. The globalization of textile industry has been witnessing rapid acceleration as the consumers orientation in the developed areas is towards lower prices with good quality in a competitive manner which India can supply and thereby increase its turnover. Thus, with textile trade coming under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime, the Indian man- made fabrics and apparel industry would have to measure up to the challenges of import and Export. Hence, the proposed project will help in the following aspects. • To earn a substantial amount of foreign exchange through business development, manufacturer & sales of manmade fibre other than Rayon. • To generate adequate employment for people in neighbouring areas. • To generate indirect employment. • Increase Government revenue through the applicable Taxes and other levies
1.3. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDY In line with the sequential proceeding for Prior EC described in EIA Notification SO 1533 (as amended), proponent had applied in Form-I along with pre-feasibility report for approval of Terms of Reference for proposed project. The application was made to the EAC, New Delhi on 10th May 2016 as the project is to be developed in the notified industrial area. The application & proposal had been considered by the committee in its meeting held on 27th-28th June 2016. On 2nd August 2016, approved TOR with additional information & conditions for terms of reference for EIA study for proposed project had been issued by EAC vide letter no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I). Committee had noticed that the proposed project is falling under category 5(d) – i.e. manmade fiber manufacturing – Other than rayon under the category A (Due to applicability of General Condition) as per the EIA notification, 14 September 2006 and as amended in 2009 and issued the above said letter for approved/awarded TORs. Therefore the company needs to get the Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forest prior to commissioning of the above proposed project, Notification 2006. This site is approx. 1.10 KM away from wildlife sanctuary and the proposed new project is located within the 5 KMs radius of the State boundary (Gujarat - about 8.50KM & Maharashtra- about 0.98 KM). Hence, the company needs EC from the Central level MoEF, Delhi. Committee has noted that public hearing / consultation is not required as per the amended TOR no. J- 11011/146/2016-IA II (I) dated 27th April 2017. The EAC had earmarked the area covering 10 km radial area from site for monitoring & sampling as well as for preparation of some maps for proposed EIA study. With respect to the awarded /Approved TOR, the present EIA study has been conducted for the proposed EIA study in area covering &10 km radial distance from site. All points of TORs issued by EAC has been addressed in the study and covered in the present EIA report under respective heading. The details of Terms of Reference including the copy of letter for TOR issued by EAC and the tabular compliance report for the issued TOR are presented in Annexure-I.
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1.4. NEED & SCOPE OF EIA STUDY 1.4.1. Need Of EIA Study The proposed project involves manufacturing of products Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) using reprocessed PET Granules, which fall under item no. 5(d) i.e. man-made fibre and under Category B (other than rayon), as per the EIA notification- SO 1533, 14 September 2006 (as amended in 2009). Considering these, an application for approval of TOR for EIA for prior environmental clearance had been made in Form 1 to the EAC, MoEF & CC, Delhi for approval of draft TORs as well as to obtained the awarded TOR for preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for project appraisal to obtain environmental clearance for proposed project depending upon the nature and location specificity of the project. The EAC has cited many requirements for environmental studies and has issued the awarded TORs, which mentions that a detailed EIA study has to be conducted as per the applicability of SO 1533 (as timely amended). Hence, the present EIA study has been conducted as it is mandatory requirement as per applicability of EIA Notification SO 1533 (as timely amended). 1.4.2. Public Hearing As per the applicability of provision for Public Hearing of SO 1533 and other order &O.M. No. J- 11013/36/2014-IA-I dated 10th Dec. 2014 under the SO 1533, category ‘A’ and category ‘B1’ projects or activities situated in notified industrial area/estate (established before 2006) are exempted from public consultation. As per the amended TOR no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I) dated 27th April 2017, public hearing is not required to be conducted for the proposed unit of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. 1.4.3. Scope & Objective of EIA Study M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd, has appointed NABET Accredited EIA Consultant- M/s. Unistar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd, Vapi as Environmental Consultants to carry out the Rapid Environment Impact Assessment for the proposed project for manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) using reprocessed PET Granules unit to be situated at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 The major objective of the present EIA study is to determine the all impacts due to the proposed project. The present report is outcome of EIA study conducted during October2017 to December2017 as per awarded ToRs by EAC, MoEF & CC, Delhi. The area of study is a radial coverage of 10 Km around the proposed site. The scope of this study is to receive approval of EAC, MoEF& CC, Delhi for Environmental Clearance by studying probable impacts of the proposed project and preparing EIA Report including Environmental Management Plan. The scope of study also includes the study of probable hazards & risks associated with the proposed project. Besides, the report will have scope of utilization for approval from other government authorities like PCC. While deciding the objective of the EIA study, the awarded TOR as presented in Annexure-I has been referred to comply with all conditions provided therein for EIA study. The objectives of the present EIA conducted for the development of a proposed project are to examine the following with respect to the ToRs awarded by EAC, MoEF& CC, Delhi: To collect& study details regarding the activities, operations, processes, utilities, machineries, equipment, and other materials & requisites related to construction and operation phase of Proposed unit. Characterization and benchmarking of existing environmental status of a study area - 10 km radial area from proposed site situated in Notified Industrial Zone –Velugam, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. To collect meteorological data like humidity, wind speed, wind direction etc.
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To prepare necessary maps of project area- 10 km radial area from proposed site situated in Notified Industrial Zone –Dadra and Nagar Haveli to comply with awarded ToR and to improve EIA quality. To identify potential sources of impacts of proposed unit, which includes impacts due to emission, water consumption & wastewater disposal, hazardous & solid waste generation & disposal, noise generation, contamination of environment by chemicals, toxic effects of raw materials & products, hazards & risk of various operations and employment & other social aspects of projects. To predict and evaluate the major impact on environment along with pollution control measures taken especially for emission as well as various probable hazards like fire, explosion & toxic dispersion. Preparation of an environmental monitoring & management plan to minimize the adverse impacts due to the project(s) and formulation of a post – operational monitoring scheme. To ensure that there will not be considerable impacts on air quality, water quality & quantity, human health and flora & fauna of the surrounding area through preparing adequate EMP & EM Plans Preparation of a Risk Assessment report as well as disaster management plan to meet the safety and emergency requirements during probable hazards & disasters. To ensure that all necessary action plan are prepared for implementation to avoid any critical environmental & safety issue in the surrounding area due to proposed project operation To prepare an EIA Study report with efficient environment management plan. To utilize any content or whole report of present EIA study for applicable statutory clearances for proposed project and/or any other management purpose.
1.5. APPROACH & METHODOLOGY OF EIA STUDY The EIA study for the proposed project has been conducted with respect to the process cycle of EIA as suggested by MoEF& CC vide SO 1533 as well as provided in TGM issued by MoEF& CC. The stages of approaches & methodology of EIA study has been presented in illustrative form in the figure 1.1 and detailed in subsequent paragraphs.
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Figure 1.1: Approach & Methodology of EIA Study
1.6. STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT The report has been suitably structured covering various aspects like project description, baseline conditions, environmental impacts, mitigation measures, environmental management plan. The EIA report has been prepared chapter wise in accordance with generic structure suggested by MoEF & CC in EIA notification 2006. The report of the EIA study for the proposed projects has been prepared in the following structure. Chapter 1 Introduction: This chapter includes details like Identification of project & project proponent, Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its importance, Scope of the study – details of regulatory scoping carried out (As per Terms of Reference) Chapter 2 Project description: Description of the project (based on project feasibility study), Details are provided to give clear picture of the following: Type & Need of project and Size or magnitude of operation Maps showing Project Location, plant layout & study area. Technology and process description Description of facilities, infrastructure, resource requirement, pollution potentials & mitigation measures implemented for control of pollution Chapter 3 Description of the Environment: This chapter includes the baseline environmental information of the project area and related details as mentioned below. Study area & period, components & methodology of study Establishment of baseline for valued environmental parameters, as identified in scope
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Base maps of necessary environmental Components/Features Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures: This chapter comprises Details of Investigated Environmental impacts due to project establishment, possible accidents, project design, regular operations, final commissioning of project. The details covered in chapter are tabulated below. Assessment of significance of impacts (Criteria for determining significance, Assigning significance) Measures for minimizing and / or offsetting adverse impacts identified. Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternative (Technology & Site): Detailed description of alternative analysis for selection of site &technology for proposed project (as required). Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Program: Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures (incl. Measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures, detailed budget & procurement schedules) Chapter 7 Additional Studies: Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan Chapter 8 Project Benefits: Improvements in the physical & social infrastructure, Employment & Other tangible benefits Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis: A systematic process for calculating and comparing benefits and costs of a project. Broadly, CBA has two purposes: To determine if it is a sound investment/decision (justification/feasibility), and to provide a basis for comparing projects. (If recommended at the scoping stage). Chapter 10 Environmental Management Plan: Description of the administrative & managerial aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EC, NOC and CC&A Chapter 11 Summary & Conclusion: Overall justification for implementation of the project, Explanation of how, adverse effects have been mitigated Chapter 12 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged: The introduction & description of the consultants engaged and nature of consultancy rendered.
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CHAPTER: 02 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.1. HIGHLIGHT OF PROJECT M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to establish their unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 for manufacturing of "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY". The proposed product “Polyester (PET) granules” manufacturing will be from the recycled PET scrap bottles. It is a mechanical process and no chemical reaction is involved in this. This activity is not covered under any activity in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. Hence, prior environmental clearance is not applicable to this activity. The remaining 2 products (“Polyester Filament Yarn” and “Polyester Textured Yarn”) in our proposed product profile are covered under activity - 5(d) “Manmade Fibres manufacturing”, category - B (others than Rayon) in terms of the schedule to EIA Notification, 2006 and amended therein. Hence, the proposed activity requires prior-environmental clearance. The details of the proposed project are summarized as highlights of the project in the following table. Table 2.1: Highlights of the project Sr. No. Particulates Description 1. Project Location Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli - 396230 2. Project Activity, Category as Project Activity:-5(d)- Manmade Fiber-other than rayon per amendments Category:-A (Due to applicability of general condition) 3. Project Cost 244.97Crores 4. Total area of Project 36223.00 Sq. Mt. (3.62 Hectare) 5. Products with capacity Proposed Product: 1. Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap) @ 96000 TPA. 2. Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY) from PET Granules @ 96000 TPA. 3. Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY @88000 TPA. 6. Power Requirement 20 MWH 7. Utilities (D.G. Sets, Boilers, Proposed Steam boiler: 2 Nos (4T/Hr each) Thermopack etc.) D.G. Set:3 Nos.(Capacity:500KVA each) 8. Fuel Requirements FO@16KL/d for Steam Boiler& HSD@100 L/Hr. for each D.G. set 9. Man Power Proposed: 515 10. Air pollution Control Provided adequate chimney height to Steam boiler &D.G. Measures Sets in order to control utility emissions. Provision of wet scrubber for boiler 11. Water requirement & waste Total Water Consumption: 3170 KL/Day (fresh water -1070 water generation with mode KL/Day + Recycled water -2100 KL/day) which will be met of disposal through Dungar khadi reservoir of check dam at Apti-
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Velugam, D&NH. Waste water generation from domestic @48.2KL/Day will be treated in STP and reused in Greenbelt within the premises. Industrial Waste Water @2101KL/D will be treated in the proposed waste water treatment and will be reuse back to process & cooling. 12. Solid / Hazardous waste ETP Waste (35.3) – 150 MT/Year Generation Used Oil (5.1) – 100 KL/Year Empty Drums, Bags/Liners (33.1) – 54000 Nos./Year Plastic waste – 270 MT/Year Sludge from wet scrubber(35.1)- 2880 KL/Year Will be managed as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling And Tran boundary Movement) Rules-2016and Plastic wastes Rules-2016. 13. Nearest Highway NH-8: 6.44 km South West(Approx.) Surangi Velugam Road: 0.57Km S (Approx.) 14. Nearest Railway Station Bhilad- 18.50 KM NW (Approx.) 15. Nearest Airport Mumbai (116 Km SW) 16. Nearest Forest/ D & NH Wild Life Sanctuary 1.100 Km W (Approx.) Sanctuary/Eco-sensitive zone. Vasona , Lion safari 9.0 km NE (Approx.) Dapada, Satmaliya Deer Park 6. Km NE (Approx.)
2.1.1. PROPOSED PRODUCTS M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. propose to set up a unit located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 to manufacture "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY" Capacity of Proposed products is presented below in tabular form. Table 2.2: List of Finished Products with capacity Sr. Name of the Proposed Products Quantity No. (in MT/Year) Products which do not require Environmental Clearance 1 Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap) 96000 Products requiring Environmental Clearance 2 Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules /chips 96000 3 Polyester Textured Yarn from POY/FDY 88000
2.1.2. JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to establish their unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 for manufacturing of "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY". The company aimed to manufacture fancy & specialty yarns with the use of hand on experience and immense knowledge of company directors and
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the produced yarn will deliver high value fabric. The directors have aimed that M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. is designed to procure the latest available technology for the manufacturing of the product. The expected production of company will suffice yarn demands of Apparel fabrics, home furnishing & industrial textiles. Beside the benefits to the company, proposed project will have very good opportunity of direct & indirect employment generation and development of local area through its increased CSR activities conducted as per regulatory provisions. For the proposed project, there will be requirement of considerable Human Resource for development of huge work forces. To meet these human resources requirement company will employ about 515 people to fulfill its need to handle the plant, and it is expected that more than 100 people will be indirectly employed in form of human resources required for transport works, contract works etc. 2.1.3. PROJECT SITE The proposed project site is located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. As the project site is within the notified industrial zone, hence no alternative site has been considered for the proposed project. The proposed site & map covering the project area is shown in subsequent figures. The copy of authorized letter from forest department indicate that the project location is does not fall within 100 meters distance from boundary of Dadra and Nagar Haveli wildlife sanctuary and the same is enclosed in Annexure-VIII. The map showing general location, specific location and project boundary and project site layout of M/s. Dhodia Synthetics Ltd. located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230.The latitude and longitude of the project site is 20.138379°Nand72.978529°E The map of project area showing the project site and surrounding area as well as various infrastructures is presented below.
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Fig.2.1Location map showing the Project site and inter-state boundary with 10kms radius
2.2. RESOURCE REQUIREMENT 2.2.1. LAND & BUILDINGS The proposed project plots were purchased from private owner and transferred in the company’s name. The copy of NA permission and land documents are enclosed as Annexure-II. The key plan and the site layout map showing the project site is given in the Figure no. 2.3. The total plot area of the unit is 36223.00 m2, out of which Green belt area comprises of 11975.00 m2. The total land to be used for construction is about 14275.00 m2. The details breakup of land
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requirement is as given below figure no. 2.2. The layout of project site is given in subsequent figure under respective heading. Fig. 2.2 Plot site Area Statement: Area Statement Proposed Area (in m2) Total Plot Area 36223.00 Greenbelt Area 11975.00 Construction Area 14275.00 Proposed Internal Road Area 6000.00 Proposed ETP Area 400.00 Proposed Open Hazardous Waste Storage 500.00 Parking Area 2286.00 Proposed Sewage Treatment Plan 50.00 Open Land with Margin Area 737.00 The layout of project premises /site showing the buildings & infrastructures including raw materials storage area, production area, utility area, office area, greenbelt area, internal roads and parking area etc. is shown in subsequent figure of plant layout.
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Fig. 2.3 Plant Layout
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2.2.2. WATER The unit will require 1070.00 KLD freshwater, which will be sourced from Dungar Khadi reservoir of check dam (Surface water source).The industrial operation of the unit will require 1020.00 KLD, whereas the domestic activities will require 50.00 KLD fresh water. The details with necessary breakup for water requirement of proposed unit are presented in subsequent table. Table 2.3: Breakup of Water Requirement Sr. Water Consumption Fresh water Recycled/Reused Total No. (KL/Day) (KL/Day) 1 Domestic 50.00 0.00 50.00 2 Greenbelt 0.00 48.00 48.00 3 Industrial Processing and allied activities 200.00 1700.00 1900.00 Boiler & Cooling 803.00 352.00 1155.00 Washing 5.00 0.00 5.00 Scrubber 12.00 0.00 12.00 Subtotal Industrial 1020.00 2052.00 3072.00 Total 1070.00 2100.00 3170.00
2.2.3. ENERGY, FUEL & POWER The production of proposed products will require significant quantum of steam & heat. To meet the steam & heat requirement of the proposed project two HSD based boilers (capacity: 2 nos. of 4MT/Hr each) will be installed. Power requirement of the proposed unit will be around 20 MWH is estimated, which will be met from Electricity Department Silvassa. The company has also proposed to install three DG set (capacity: 500 KVA each) which will be used only during emergency & failure of power supply by Electricity Department Silvassa. Diesel/HSD will be used as fuel for proposed DG Set and FO used for steam boiler. The details of Fuel & Power requirement is presented in tabular form in subsequent table. Table 2.4 Energy, Fuel & Power Requirement Sr. No. Particulars Proposed Source
1 Steam 8.00 MT/Hr Will be sourced from 2 no. of boiler having requirement (max) capacity of 4 T/Hr each
2 Power-Electricity 20 MWH Electricity Department Silvassa. requirement
2.2.4. PLANT & MACHINERY Table 2.5 Major Machineries & Equipment Sr. No D E S C R I P T I O N OF MACHINE QUANTITY A. For WASH LINE : FOR PET CRUSHING & WASHING 1. Bale Breaker with Conveyor 1 2. Dry Trammel 1 3. Pre Sorting Conveyor 1 4. MS Inclined Conveyor 1 5. Force Feeder & Vertical Auger 1 6. Bottle Storage Bin 1 7. Vertical Auger 1 8. Dry label Remover Equipment 2
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9. Label Remover Equipment 2 10. Label collection Bin 2 11. Wet Trammel 1 12. Inspection Conveyor 1 13. Force Feeder & Vertical Conveyor 1 14. Force Feeder & Vertical Conveyor 1 15. Inspection Conveyor 1 16. Force Feeder & Vertical Conveyor 1 17. Vertical Auger 1 18. SS Inspection Conveyor 1 19. Sink Float Tank 1 20. Spin Washer with Force Feeder 1 21. Caustic Reactor 1 22. Spin Washer with Force Feeder 1 23. Sink Float Tank II Part 1 24. Friction Ringer 1 25. Spin Dryer with Force feeder 1 26. Hot Air Dryer 1 27. Cyclone and Exhaust filter system 1 28. Zigzag Paper Separator 1 29. Cyclone and Exhaust filter system 1 30. Clean Flakes Blender with Screw 1 31. Control Panels for all above 7 B. EXTRUDER & DRYER – FOR MELTING OF WASHED PET FLAKES 32. 1.Feeding Screw for Pre Drying Unit 1 33. 2.Pre Drying Unit 1 34. 3.Water condenser for ambient humidity 1 35. 4.Dry Air Generator 3 36. 5.Exhaust Air Filtration 1 37. 6.Extruder with high vacuum unit 1 38. 7.Water Heat Exchanger 1 39. 8.Colour touch Panel 1 40. 9.Extruder Drive- Speed Controller 1 41. 10.Double Piston Cartridge Filter 1 42. 11.Under water Pelletizing 1 43. 12.Filling station 1 44. 13.Pallet water cooler 1 45. 14.Extruder Accessories 1 46. 15.Melt Pumps 1 47. 16.Double Piston back flushing Filter 1 C. Texturizing Machines 50 D. POY Machines 20 E. FDY Machines 15
2.2.5. HUMAN RESOURCE The company will provide employment to 515 people in different categories for operation of proposed project. The details of the proposed employment structure are presented below in tabular form.
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Table 2.6 Human Resource Requirement Sr. No. Particular Employment Nos. 1 Managerial 8 2 Skilled 231 3 Semi-Skilled 197 4 Unskilled 79 TOTAL 515
2.2.6. CAPITAL The capital of proposed new project has been estimated & budgeted with costs of Rs. 244.97Crores. The details of proposed capital costs estimation of proposed cost including land, buildings, plant machineries & equipment, environmental protection measures etc. is presented below in tabulated form. Table 2.7 Capital Cost Proposed Sr. Purpose Project cost No. (Rs. In crores) 1. Land 4.97 2. Building and Civil Works 35.00 3. Plant & Machinery and other fittings 200.00 4. Environmental protection measures 5.00 TOTAL : 244.97
2.3. DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS & ALLIED DETAILS The details of Raw Materials & production process of all products are described in subsequent paragraphs under respective headings. 2.3.1. RAW MATERIALS All raw materials required for manufacturing of proposed products are easily available indigenously in local market, which will be transported through road. The details of the raw material requirement are presented below. Table 2.8 Raw material requirements:
Name of the Quantity Raw Materials products T/T T/Year
Polyester (PET) PET Bottles Scrap 1.180 112941.00 Granules Cleaning agents 0.025 2700.00
Polyester Filament PET Granules/ PET Chips 1.030 96000.00 Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) Finish oil 0.008 864.00
Polyester Textured (POY) / FDY 0.950 88000.00 Yarn Antistatic oil 0.005 540.00
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Table 2.9 Raw Material Requirement and their Source, Mode of transport & Storage Sr. Name Storage Means of Mode Of Source No. Capacity Storage transport 1. PET Scrap Bottles 9000 MT Ware house -- Market 2. PET Granules/PET 10000 MT Ware house By road in truck Captive 3. POY/FDYChips 5000 MT Ware house By road in truck Captive 4. Spin finish oil 30 MT Storage Tank By road in Manufacturer 5. Antistatic oil 10 MT Storage Tank Bytanker road in Manufacturer 6. Cleaning agents 10 MT Ware House Bytanker road in truck Manufacturer
2.3.2. PROCESS DETAILS The products of proposed project are described in earlier section with required raw materials. The company shall use the latest available process technology for the production. This section includes the manufacturing process of the product, chemical reactions, and mass balance of each product. 2.3.2.1 Product: Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY Manufacturing Process: The company shall use the latest available process technology for the production. This section includes the manufacturing process of the product, chemical reactions, and mass balance of each product. Step wise process is as follows: 01. Product: PET Graduals Capacity: 96000MT/Year a. Manufacturing Process: Manufacturing of PET Granules from PET waste bottle is mainly mechanical process and the same will be implemented with latest available technology considering good quality of products. Detailed process is under. 1. Breaking apart hard baled bottles & Loosening in a Tromel. 2. Segregation of PET: Clear, green, blue, brown, etc. Foreign objects: rubber, glass, paper, stones, etc. Other plastics: PE, PP, PVC and Detection of Metals: removal by hand or automatic separators. 3. Pre-sorted PET Bottles for processing in the Washing Plant OR Loose Bottles in Hot Battle Wash System for removal of labels, impurities etc. 4. Size Reduction as well partial removal of impurities e.g. labels & dust, light particles etc… 5. Intensive Rinsing in presence of fresh water, for added washing effect. 6. Removal of lighter materials like paper, other types of floating plastic and slightly sticky substances, glue, labels, dirt etc. 7. Removal of residual humidity from PET flakes by drying. 8. Clean, Dry, Washed PET Flakes will be transferred into granulation extruder. 9. PET Flakes mixed with required additives and PET granules will be made. 10. PET granules will be packed and dispatch for further processing.
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b. Process Flow Diagram:
INPUT (Hard baled PET Bottles)
Bale Breaking & Loosening
Sorting – Automatic / Manual
Granulator
Friction Washer
Hot & Cold Wash System
(With Caustic Detergent)
Dryers – Mechanical & Thermal
Screening & Aspiration
Separator &Color Sorter
Collection – Silos / Big Bags
PET flakes mixed with additives in Extruder
Granulation
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02. Product: Polyester Filament (POY/FDY/PSF) Capacity: 96000MT/Year a. Manufacturing Process: Partially oriented yarn (POY) and fully drawn yarn (FDY) will be made from PET granule. Step wise process is as follows. 1. Unloading and storage of polyester chips & Granules and Conveying pneumatically by dense phase conveying system. 2. Fluidized bed crystallizer cum dryer. Moisture level of chips is brought to 0.003%. 3. Dried chips are fed into extruder for melting, compression and mixing (homogenization by a moving spiral barrier type screw) Screw barrel is treated in five different constant temperature zones. 4. Melt is filtered up to 20 micron through C.P.F (Continuous Polymer Filter) and fed to various pumps. 5. METERING: Positive displacement pump of different capacity speed controlled by inverter, decides. 6. Melt comes to pack contains various filters and spinneret which decides number of filament in yarn. 7. QUENCHING: Melt in yarn shape is quenched in cold air (23oC) in quench chamber were air is equally distributed by honey combs. 8. Spin finish oil is applied to the yarn for better binding & reduction& static charge generation by positive displacement pump. Speed controlled by inverter. 9. Yarn is given "S" wrap by two Godet rollers for controlling tension. Driven by inverter. Additional three HOT godet are used for FDY in same process. 10. WINDING: Yarn is wrapped on paper tube by high speed spindle driven auto turret winder 2800-3400 meter / min for FDY4500 to 5200M/Min. 11. Inspection & Testing and Grading (POY/FDY/NFY/PPFY) can be sale directly or further. 12. Bobbins are sent for further processing i. e. Texturizing to get texturized yarn 13. Texturized Yarn is sent to Twisting to get twisted Yarn. 14. Packing and dispatch for further processing to make fabrics.
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b. Process Flow Diagram:
Polyester chips /(PET) granules and conveying pneumatically
Drying in Fluidized bed crystallizer cumdryer.
Dried chips melting, Compression and mixing in extruder.
Filtration through C.P.F and METERING
Spinning of Yarns as per required denier and QUENCHING
Spin finish oil application to Yarn
Physical Property control by tension and temperature
WINDING of Yarn by high speed spindle driven auto turret winder
Inspection & Testing and Grading (POY/FDY/PSF) can be Sale Directly Or Further Processing
Texturizing of Yarn to get Texturized yarn
Packing and dispatch for further processing to make fabrics
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03. Product: Texturize Yarn Capacity: 88000MT/Year Manufacturing Process and Process Flow Diagram:
Raw Material
Description: Raw material in unstable condition i.e. POY or FDY is purchased from the market as a feed package for texturizing machine.
Texturizing Machine with Heater I & Heater II
Description: Texturizing is a process of introducing bulk & stretch to the yarn & stabilizing the yarn for further process. This bulk &stretchiness is imparted in yarn by following process. 1) Passing the yarn through first and second nip/apron rollers, the speeds of which control the overfeeding or stretching of yarn required as per the base yarn i.e. FOY or POY. 2) After first Nip rollers the yarn is passed through primary heaters mostly contact type at around 2000C. This temperature and rotation of yarn just below primary heaters due to friction disc imparts bulk and stretch to the yarn. The friction discs are of different types having plus or minus points each of them. They are a) Coated ceramic discs b) Solid ceramic discs c) Nickel Diamond discs d) Polyurethane discs. Among all last one i.e. polyurethane discs are more commonly used due to better quality end results. But the only disadvantage is the durability which is less, hence one must change them on regular basis involving higher cost. 3) Just after rotating discs the yarn is passed though secondary rollers & then through secondary heaters mostly non-contact type. At this stage excessive stretch in yarn is taken out hence reducing the elongation and stabilizing the bulk of yarn. The yarn pass through this stabilized zone is known as ‘Texturized yarn’, whereas the yarn which is bypassed through secondary heaters is unstable with more crimp in yarn known as ‘Crimped yarn’. 4) The yarn after second heater and third delivery rollers comes to take-up. In the path a certain percentage of finish is applied so that there should not be any problem in next process. The final package of texturized yarn can go up to 5kgs net with 290mm paper tubes.
Resultant Yarn Packed in Cartoons
2.4. POLLUTION POTENTIALS & CONTROL MEASURES 2.4.1. Air Pollution Sources & Control There will be two sources of stationary emissions which are steam Boiler (2 x 4 MT/hr.) and three DG set (3 x 500 KVA). As the Diesel&/FO are proposed as fuel, stationary emission will not have any major issues of air pollution. Company has planned to provide stacks having sufficient height & internal diameter at top. The summarized details of the stationary/utility emissions are presented in tabular form below. UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Chapter-02: Description of Project (QCI-NABET Accredited) 2-14
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Table 2.10 Details of Utility Emission & Control Measure
Details Fuel & its Probable Emission Rate Control consumption Pollutants Measures D.G. Sets: HSD: 300 Lit/Hr PM <150 g/Nm3 Stack Ht: 3 Nos. Capacity: 500 KVA each SO2 < 100 ppm 11meters. NOx < 50 ppm Steam Boiler: 2 Nos. FO: 16KL/Day. PM <150 mg/Nm3 Stack Ht: 30 Capacity: SO2 < 100 ppm meters 2 nos. : 4 T/hr each NOx < 50 ppm Wet Scrubber as APCD
Fugitive Emission Control Fugitive emission could occur from the storage yard of raw materials and finished products. Emissions from transport of vehicles would occur to a certain extent. The emissions from traffic movements will be controlled by proper planning of the transport of raw materials and finished products to and from the factory premises. All the roads inside the plant will be concreted to reduce any dust emissions. Proper planning and maintenance will control the extent of fugitive emissions. During the production, the industry will carry out regular monitoring of fugitive emissions as per the factories Act. Following Measures will be taken for control the above said fugitive emission: Proper storage of raw materials, products and fuels. Ensuring closed feeding and sampling. Establishing SOPs for start-up, shut down and maintenance operational procedures. Regular work place monitoring and ambient air quality monitoring as per post project monitoring plan.
2.4.2. Wastewater Generation & Management The industrial effluent generation will be @ 2053.00 kl/Day from Process and allied activities, washings, scrubbing and cooling blow down. Domestic effluent (48.00 kl/Day) from STP will be reused in gardening.Industrial waste water will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant, and treated effluent will be recycled back to process and cooling. Hence, there is no discharge of treated effluent outside the company premises. The details of wastewater generation are tabulated below whereas the water balance diagram is shown in subsequent figure. Table 2.11 Details of Waste Water Generation Sr. Description Water Waste Water No. consumption Generation (kl/Day) (kl/Day) 1 Domestic 50.00 48.20 2 Greenbelt (Treated waste water from STP) 48.00 0.00 3 Industrial Processing and allied activities 1900.00 1585.00 Boiler & Cooling 1155.00 455.00 Washing 5.00 5.00 Scrubber 12.00 8.00 Subtotal Industrial 3072.00 2053.00 G. Total 3170.00 2101.20
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Design Criteria : Source of Effluent: washing, scrubber and cooling tower blow down etc. Capacity: 2500kl/day. Effluent Characteristics:
Sr. No. Parameter Untreated Effluent Treated Effluent (Inlet) (Outlet) 1 pH 04– 06 6.5 – 8.5 2. Suspended Solids (mg/lit) 100 - 200 <100 3. Oil & Grease (mg/lit) 25 < 10 4. Colour(units) 200 units < 100 5. COD Value (mg/ lit) 3000 <100 6. BOD Value (mg/ lit) 1500 < 30 7. Total Dissolved Solids (mg/lit) 3000 < 2100
Table 2.12 ETP Details Sr. Equipment Process No. All the Wash water is passed through the Vibratory Filters to remove any paper labels and large dust & dirt. 3 nos such units are used – two for bottle washing section and one for wet 1 Vibratory Water Filter granulation system. Typical Screen mesh used ranges from 100 mesh to 200 mesh depending on water and dirt loading and particle size envisaged in that section. Effluent from the Vibratory Filters is collected in the Equalization Tank. The capacity of the Tank is about 30 cum Provision is 2 Equalization Tank made for Acid dosing to make the effluent as “neutral” as possible – pH ~ 7. Two Flash Mixing tanks are used in Series. Tank 1 is for addition of coagulant and Tank 2 is for Poly electrolyte 3 Flask Mixing Dosing tanks with agitators are provided for make-up, storage and dosing of the additives. Flash mixing tanks have agitators to homogenize the solution and effluent. Flocculator with a slow speed agitator is used to settle the coagulated dust & dirt. Settle able large size coagulated particle 4 Flocculator settle and are removed as sludge from the bottom using sludge pumps. The Effluent leaving the flocculator still has high Turbidity due to very small to small size particles of dust & dirt which will not settle. DAF units are used to remove particle, fat, oils and grease from water. It consists of a rectangular/circular tank having a skimmer on the top. Influent enters near the bottom of the tank. Compressed air is mixed with high pressure water in a pressure drum. At elevated pressure air “dissolves” in the water. Dissolved Air Floatation 5 This water is pumped into the DAF unit near the influent inlet (DAF) nozzle. Due to release of pressure air bubbles out of the water as micron size particles and mixes with the incoming effluent in a very intimate way. Micron size air bubbles adhere to the dust & dirt particles and other contaminants and float them to the surface of the tank. A skimmer removes the floating mass into a separate tank. Sludge UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Chapter-02: Description of Project (QCI-NABET Accredited) 2-16
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pumps remove this sludge to the Sludge treatment section. Lamella Settlers with inclined baffles are used to settle more 6 Lamella Settler settle able solids. The Treated effluent is stored in Collection for distribution to Plant and further treatment 7 Collection tank The Quality of Treated Effluent at this stage is sufficient for use in the first stages of Bottle Washing. So about 12,000 lit./hr are directly sent to Bottle Washing Area For use in the final bottle washing stage, the suspended solids level in the effluent need to be reduced further. Ultrafine filter with or without carbon bed is used to further treat the effluent. 8 Ultrafine Filtration About 2,000 lit. /hrare treated thus. The Treated effluent is stored in Collection for distribution to Plant- final bottle washing stage. An Aeration Tank with fine bubble air diffuser and a Secondary Clarifier is used to reduce the BOD/COD to the required standards. About 14,000 lit./hr are treated and the treated 9 Biological Treatment water is stored in collection tank and sent to Wet granulator via final rinser. Since the final Treated effluent meets the Pollution Control Standards, any bleed out is used for gardening and sanitary use. All the Sludge from the Plant are pumped to the Sludge tank. From here the Sludge is pumped into the Sludge Press to 10 Sludge Treatment dewater. The dewatered Sludge is sent to land fill (TSDF) and the water is recycled back to plant.
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Fig.2.4 ETP Diagram
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Fig.2.5Water Balance Diagram:
2.4.3. Solid & Hazardous Waste Generation & Management The hazardous waste will be generated from process, ETP, machinery and raw material consumption. All the wastes will be stored separately in a designated storage area safely and properly. The company will send its ETP waste to TSDF for final disposal. Used oil from machinery and plant will be sold to registered refiners/sent to TDSF site. Empty drums and bags will be sold to authorized re-cycler& authorized scrap vendor. The following wastes will be generated from the operational activities. The details of all wastes & their management are tabulated below.
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Table 2.12 Details of Solid Waste Generation & Management Types of Proposed Source of Waste & Quantity Mode of Storage Method of Disposal Generation Category per Year Will be collected and ETP waste From ETP 150.00 MT stored in to the solid Will be sent toTSDF (35.3) waste storage area Will be recycled back Will be Collected /sold to actual users as Plastic waste From process 270.00 MT manually and stored in per Plastic wastes Rules- solid waste storage area. 2016 Will be collected into the From plant Used oil drum and stored after Will be sold to registered and 100.00 Lit. (5.1) accumulation of refiners machineries sufficient quantity Empty Drums From Raw Will be collected and Will be sold to and containers material 54000 Nos. stored in to the solid authorized recycler/scrap (33.1.) storage waste storage area dealer Will be collected and Scrubbing APCD- Wet 2880KL stored in to the solid Treated in ETP media (35.1) Scrubber waste storage area
2.4.4. Noise & Vibration Generation & Control Noise & Vibration generation is anticipated in utility & production area as well as from operation of pumps, motor & compressors etc. installed at different location within premises. Mainly the high noise & vibration is likely to be generated in utility area from Boiler and DG Set. The noise level in premises ranges from 50 dB(A) to 80 dB(A) depending up on the distance from the noise sources. Noise level outside of production & utility area will never cross the permissible limit for industrial unit as mostly remains below 75 dB(A). All noises will be managed by provision of proper PPEs for working people in the respective areas. Vibrations will be managed by provision of proper fitting, shunting and sturdy non- vibrating foundation with rubber pads. Greenbelt Development & Rainwater Harvesting Company has acquired plot admeasuring 36223.00 Sq. Mt. The greenbelt will be developed at the periphery of plant premises as well as in some open area within the proposed premises. The greenbelt will be developed in area admeasuring 11975.00 Sq. Mt. (33% of total plot area) Greenbelt will be maintained by regular fertilization, irrigation & replantation to give thick pasture view considering the guideline of CPCB for three tiers greenbelt development. The company has no plan to harvest the rainwater as the area of project site in industrial area and the rainwater may be contaminated by gaseous & particulate pollutant. The company is planning to harvest the rainwater for captive water requirement and it will implement on project planning for roof top rain water harvesting. The harvested rain water is not being used to recharge ground water or to discharge in surface water as the project site is situated in industrial zone.
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2.5. Occupational Health & Safety 2.5.1. Hazardous Materials & Their Management There are no hazardous chemicals used in the process of proposed new project. 2.5.2. Occupational Health Management The company is concerned about the occupational health and safety among its work force as the man power is the biggest asset to the industry. The On-site Emergency Plan is prepared and implemented for proposed project. The Off-site Emergency Plan is available with the District Collector Office, Silvassa. The following safety measures are implemented and will be followed: Safety Training will be provided to the employees. Safety Alarm Systems are installed for use, in case of emergency. Emergency Control Room with emergency sirens is established. Assembly point is provided. Fire Hydrant System is installed. Fire Extinguishers are provided. Mock drills are periodically conducted and factors like response time are evaluated. Fire squad team is formed for handling any emergency situation & regular training of squad team will be conducted. First Aid Facility and training is provided. Personal protective gears and equipment are provided to the employees. Health checkups are organized at regular intervals. Safety / Health records and MSDS will be maintained.
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CHAPTER: 03 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3.1. GENERAL A comprehensive understanding of the physical, chemical and biological environment provides the foundation to a well-executed Environmental Assessment. The detailed baseline characterization is used as an input to model possible project impact, which allows specialists to provide timely contribution to project designs for reduce the potentially adverse environmental impacts. This in turn produces a more socially and environmentally sustainable project and enhances the efficiency of the project permitting process. The baseline study for the M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. were carried out within the 10 Km radius taken from the project site which is considered as the study area for executing the environmental impact Assessment study as per Expert Appraisal Committee . The base line environmental studies encompassed the disciplines/ environmental attributes of air, water noise, soil, land-use, terrestrial and aquatic ecology and socio-economic component. The baseline study started with site visits and reconnaissance survey in the study area and monitoring/ sampling locations were fixed for the primary data on the basis of potential impacts of the proposed site. For obtaining relevant secondary data various Government agencies have been approached. To establish the existing environment scenario, field studies and monitoring were carried out for the winter season: the ambient air quality study is carried in the month of October to December 2017. 3.1.1. STUDY AREA The proposed unit of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. is situated in notified industrial zone of U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Velugam is a Village in Silvassa- U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, India. EIA study was conducted in the area falling within 10 km radius from the project site, situated in Silvassa region of D&NH considering the draft ToR proposed during ToR application, then continued & verified according to the conditions of awarded ToRs from MoEFCC, New Delhi. The project area is situated in Union tertiary of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The area has global identity due to the nearby Industrial estate of Vapi as well as industrial establishments & development in areas around Vapi, Sarigam& Daman. The region is also exhibiting very good agricultural lands & forest areas. DNH wild life sanctuary is also situated in western direction at about 1.1 W Kms. The area has contributed significantly in the development of our Nation’s economy through the excellent industrial growth & other businesses like textile & plastic. The area has realized high development in last two decades rapid growth in industrial development, urbanization and business operations. The area has been selected as the production hub by many large banner industries of chemicals, plastic & textile. The map of the study area & sampling locations is illustrated below in Figures, whereas the salient features of the project area are tabulated in subsequent Table. The map of the study area & sampling locations is illustrated below, whereas the salient features of the project area are tabulated in subsequent Table 3.1.
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Table 3.1: Salient Features of Project Area (10 Km) Sr. Nearest Infrastructure Feature Distance from Project Site No. 1 Geographical Position Lat.: 20.138379°, Long.: 72.978529° 2 Elevation above Sea Level 57 Meters (Approx.) 3 Nearest Village Velugam (0.7 km S) 4 Nearest Town Silvassa (14 km N) 5 Nearest National Highway NH 8 (6.44 Km SW) 6 Nearest State Highway Surangi Velugam Road: 0.57Km S (Approx.) 8 Nearer RW Station Bhilad (18.50 km NW) Daman: 35.60 Km NW (of Coast Guard only), 9 Nearest Airport Surat : 114.47 Km N & Mumbai- 116.00 Km S Arabian Sea (27Km W), Damanganga River - 8.60 Km Nearest Surface water 10 N, Resource/Reservoir Madhuban Dam-Approx. 10.15 Km NE 11 Forest/Protected Area Reserve forest 2.78Kms Approx. N. Location of Archaeologically 12 Nil /Historically important places National Park/Sanctuary or DNH Wild Life Sanctuary ~1.10 Km W, 13 Ecologically sensitive Area Vasona Lion safari & Satmaliya Deer Park 9&6Km NE Gujarat – 8.50 Km N 14 National or State Boundary Maharashtra – 0.98 km W Silvassa- 14.00 Km N, Madhuban Dam- 10.30 Km NE 15 Tourist Places Dudhani-18.50 KM NE, Khanvel- 8.50 KM E (Approx.)
Fig.3.1: Base Map of Study Area Locations
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3.1.1.1. Approach & Methodology Of Baseline Study The baseline environmental study for the EIA of proposed new project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. has been done by following the guidelines of MoEF. The study has been conducted with reference to the awarded ToRs issued by MoEF on 2ndAugust 2016. All points issued in the ToRs were considered for conducting monitoring, sampling study mapping &land use study within 10kms area. Finally the study was finalized with the ToRs approved by the Expert Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC), New Delhi by confirming the compliance of the completed study with awarded ToRs. The details of approved ToRs are presented in the earlier Chapter -1 as well as Annexure -I. The details of the study period, frequency of sampling & method of environmental sampling & analysis are shown below in succeeding paragraphs under respective titles. 3.1.1.2. Sampling & Monitoring Locations The locations for sampling & monitoring were selected within 10 km radial area from site as per the requirements of awarded ToR from MoEF. The locations are selected based on probable effects in project study area considering various guidelines from CPCB. One location of AAQM is selected in downwind direction and one AAQM is selected in upwind direction. Total eight locations were selected from the study area falling within 10 km radial distance for sampling and monitoring of air, noise, soil and groundwater as per terms of reference. Six surface water samples were also collected from the water bodies falling within the study area. Table 3.2: Sampling & monitoring Locations (Study Area - 10 Km)
Approx. Aerial Approx. Sr. Details of Sampling & Name of Location Distance Elevation No. Monitoring from Site (in Km) (in meter) 1 Project Site (Near Project Site) 20.136439°, 72.977619° 0.23 km (SW) 64 Ambient Air Quality (AQ1) 20.136727°, 72.977312° 0.22 km (SW) 62 Ambient Noise (N1) 20.135293°, 72.978301° 0.34 km (SW) 67 Ground water (GW1) 20.138027°, 72.977601° 0.00 km 59 Surface Soil (SS1) 2 Surangi 20.154431°, 73.005729° 3.35 km (NE) 63 Ambient Air Quality (AQ2) 20.155306°, 73.004578° 3.30 km (NE) 62 Ambient Noise (N2) 20.154670°, 73.006110° 3.40 km (NE) 61 Groundwater (GW2) 20.160680°, 73.006870° 3.86 km (NE) 58 Surface Soil (SS2) 3 Pati 20.181949°, 73.046252° 8.57 km (NE) 65 Ambient Air Quality(AQ3) 20.181321°, 73.047224° 8.61 km (NE) 68 Ambient Noise(N3) 20.192160°, 73.052510° 9.76 km (NE) 58 Groundwater (GW3) 20.192730°, 73.052240° 9.78 km (NE) 56 Surface Soil (SS3) 4 Karachgam 20.115289°, 73.003991° 3.68 km (SE) 85 Ambient Air Quality(AQ4) 20.115220°, 73.004965° 3.77 km (SE) 88 Ambient Noise (N4) 20.123110°, 73.013500° 4.03 km (SE) 64 Groundwater (GW4) 20.123300°, 73.013150° 3.98 km (SE) 63 Surface Soil(SS4) 5 Bindrabin 20.145962°, 73.040724° 6.56 km (E) 68 Ambient Air Quality (AQ5) 20.144207°, 73.042166° 6.68 km (E) 75 Ambient Noise (N5) 20.141420°, 73.055530° 8.06 km (E) 79 Groundwater (GW5) 20.141090°, 73.056590° 8.17 km (E) 75 Surface Soil (SS5) 6 Luhari 20.201048°, 72.977404° 6.94 km (N) 65 Ambient Air Quality, (AQ6)
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Approx. Aerial Approx. Sr. Details of Sampling & Name of Location Distance Elevation No. Monitoring from Site (in Km) (in meter) 20.201891°, 72.977583° 7.03 km (N) 65 Ambient Noise, (N6) 20.205710°, 72.969840° 7.51 km (N) 87 Groundwater, (GW6) 20.205610°, 72.969990° 7.50 km (N) 88 Surface Soil (SS6) 7 Kurze 20.119346°, 72.962112° 2.71 km (SW) 77 Ambient Air Quality(AQ7) 20.119757°, 72.961790° 2.70 km (SW) 76 Ambient Noise, (N7) 20.113970°, 72.952730° 3.82 km (SW) 63 Ground Water, (GW7) 20.114030°, 72.952640° 3.82 Km (SW) 63 Surface soil, (SS7) 8 Apti 20.155382°, 72.983829° 1.97 km (NE) 47 Ambient Air Quality(AQ8) 20.154470°, 72.992042° 2.28 km (NE) 55 Ambient Noise (N8) 20.154327°, 72.990947° 2.19 km (NE) 51 Ground Water (GW8) 20.153552°, 72.992550° 2.23 km (NE) 55 Surface Soil (SS8) 10 DongarKhadi River 20.137610°, 73.004272° 2.69km (E) Surface Water(SW1) Sakartod River 20.153910°, 73.021133° 4.78 km (NE) Surface Water(SW2) Damanganga River 20.193911°, 73.053411° 9.98 km (NE) Surface Water(SW3) Darotha River 20.179819°, 72.943161° 5.90 km (NW) Surface Water(SW4) Kurze Dam 20.095550°, 72.954820° 5.30(SW) Surface Water(SW5) Apti River 20.138797°, 72.979688° 0.13 (E) Surface Water(SW6)
3.1.1.3. Method of Sampling & Analysis. Selection of method for sampling, preservation and analysis plays very important role in baseline environmental study. Considering the necessity of quality in environmental sampling & analysis, CPCB has issued guidelines for sampling & analysis. Even the EIA manual published by MoEF has also provided necessary guidelines for baseline study. Considering these guidelines, methods of sampling & analysis of environmental samples have been selected/ adopted. The method adopted for environmental sampling & analysis are illustrated in following table Table 3.3: Frequency of Environmental Monitoring Attributes Sampling Locations Frequency A. Air Environment Meteorological Data Project Site Hourly continuous during Study Period Ambient Air Quality 8 locations in the study area (10Kms) [1 24 hourly twice a week Location in downwind direction.] during study period B. Noise 8 Locations from study area (10kms) Once in Study Period C. Water Ground Water Grab samples from 8 Locations from Once in Study Period Study Area (10 KMs) Surface Water Grab samples from 6 Locations from Once in Study Period Study Area (10 KMs) D. Soil Quality Surface soil samples from 8 locations Once in Study Period within study area (10 KMs)
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Attributes Sampling Locations Frequency E. Land Use -Land Study area (10 Km) Once in Study Period Cover,Geology, Geohydrology, Topography& Other Maps F. Ecological Data Study area (10 Km) Once in Study Period G. Socioeconomic Data Study area (10 Km) Once in Study Period
Table 3.4: Method of Environmental Sampling & Analysis Attributes METHOD Sampling / Preservation Analysis A. Air Environment Stationary weather station (AWS) Computer Aided Data Analysis I. Meteorological Data As per CPCB Guideline As per IS5182 [Part -,(2) & II. Ambient Air Quality (23)] 2006 B. Noise Bureau of Indian Standards Mathematical Calculations Method. Hourly recording using noise meter C. Water & Waste Water Standard methods for Standard methods for I. Ground Water examination of water and examination of water and II. Surface Water wastewater by published APHA wastewater published by APHA. D. Soil Quality Soil Chemical Analysis Laboratory Manual for -By M.L. Jackson the Physico-Chemical Analysis of Soil, Water and Plant -By R. K. Chaturvedi and K. Sankar E. Land Use -Land Satellite Image (GEO eye image), Primary image analysis & GIS Cover,Geology, WMS, Esri and Bhuvan-ISRO modelling using Arc GIS 10.1 Geohydrology, Software Topography& Other Maps F. Ecological Data Secondary data from relevant Necessary study with sources & Primary study of basic reference to Scheduled survey of non-forest area as well animals as per regulatory as verification of information provisions and IUCN guideline collected & information G. Socioeconomic Data Census of India 2011 Census of India 2011 Note: The detailed methodology for sampling and analysis is attached herewith as Annexure III
3.2. DESCRIPTION OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENT As mentioned above, the baseline study for the present EIA was conducted during months of October 2017 to December 2017 in accordance with the schedule planned in line with the awarded ToRs. The study was conducted to comply with all conditions of approved ToRs issued by EAC, MoEF, New Delhi. The study was conducted to determine the prevailing status of ambient air, water quality, soil quality, land use, geology & geohydrology, topography, meteorology, ecology and socioeconomic layout. The samples & analysis were done as per the method cited above at the selected location tabulated in earlier sections. The details regarding the outcomes of the baseline study are described in below sections.
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3.2.1 Meteorology Micro- meteorology plays a pivotal role in understanding of the weather phenomena and the climatology which in turn affect the dispersion pattern of the pollutants. Thus the micro- meteorological studies are in integral part of the air pollution studies which help in interpretation of the extant baseline for air quality dispersion studies. 3.2.1.1. Site specific meteorological data An automatic weather monitoring station was installed at a height of approx. 15 meters from the ground level at Project Site to monitor parameters of wind speed and wind direction, temperature& relative humidity. The data is recorded as the maximum, minimum, instantaneous value and average value of all the readings collected during the proceeding hour. Monitoring was done as per IS: 8829: Micro-meteorological Techniques in Air Pollution. The details of parameters monitored, equipment used and the frequency of monitoring are given in the following table Table 3.5: Meteorological Parameters Monitored at Site Sr. Parameters Instruments Frequency No. 1. Weather Monitoring Weather Monitoring Station Hourly / Continuous Model Enviro WM271 2. Wind speed Counter Cup Anemometer Hourly / Continuous 3. Wind direction Wind vane Hourly / Continuous 4. Temperature Thermo sensor Hourly / Continuous 5. Relative humidity Thermo –hygrosensor Hourly / Continuous 3.2.1.2 Primary survey The site specific meteorological data including the parameters viz., wind direction, wind speed, relative humidity and ambient temperature were recorded using automatic weather station installed at Vapi and the same are presented in Table 3-6. Table 3.6: Site Specific Meteorological Data (October’17 to December’17) Location Wind Speed (m/sec) Temperature (°C) Humidity (%) Max. Min. Avg. Max. Min. Avg. Max. Min. Avg. Vapi 15.00 0.00 2.69 38.20 16.50 27.20 98.20 19.40 65.40 Source:-Primary Data collected by Unistar environment & research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Vapi Wind pattern for the study period The wind pattern during the study period is depicted in the form of wind rose in the Figure-3-2. The wind rose depicts that the predominant wind direction was SE to NW during October to December 2017. The wind frequency class distribution reflects that the calms prevailed for 3.67% of the total period during the study. Temperature The temperature ranged from a minimum of 16.50°C to a maximum of 38.20°C while the average was found to be 27.20°C. Relative humidity The relative humidity ranged from a minimum of 19.40% to a maximum of 98.20% while the average was computed to be 65.40%.
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Figure 3-2: Site specific wind rose for the study period (Wind Blowing from)
3.2.2 Ambient Air Quality The prime objective of the baseline ambient air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality of the area while the secondary objective was to establish the baseline levels of air quality on which the predicted ground level concentrations based on air quality modelling exercise would be superimposed. This would also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed project. The ambient air quality for PM10 (<10 microns), PM2.5 (<2.5 microns), SO2, NO2, O3, NH3, Pb, As, Ni, Benzene, CO and BaP was monitored at eight (8) locations in the study area. 3.2.2.1. Sampling and Analytical Techniques The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and its minimum detectable levels are given in Table 3-7. Table 3.7: Techniques Used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sr. Parameter Technique Technical Minimum No. protocol Detectable Limits 1. PM10 Respirable Dust IS-5182(Part-23) 10µg/m3 Sampler (Gravimetric method) 2. PM2.5 fine particular Sampler - 4.0µg/m3 (Gravimetric method) 3. Sulphur Dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182(Part-II) 4.0µg/m3 4. Nitrogen Oxide Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182(Part-VI) 6.0µg/m3 5. CO Gas Analyser (CO) IS 5182 (Part 10) 1.0 mg/m3 6. O3 UV Spectrophotometer IS 5182 (Part 9) 5.0µg/m3 7. NH3 Titrimetric Method - 20µg/m3
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Sr. Parameter Technique Technical Minimum No. protocol Detectable Limits 8. Pb AAS Method IS 5182(Part 22) 0.50µg/m3 9. As AAS Method IS 5182(Part 22) 1.0ng/m3 10. Ni AAS Method IS 5182(Part 22) 1.0ng/m3 11. Benzene GC Method IS 5182(Part 11) 1.0µg/m3 12. BaP GC Method IS 5182(Part 12) 0.1ng/m3 13. VOC Gas Analyser (CO) - 1.0µg/m3 3.2.2.2 Sampling locations Sampling locations were selected for AAQ Monitoring keeping in view the pre-dominant wind direction prevailing in the area during the study period. It can be observed from the wind rose diagram (Figure: 3.2) that the predominant downwind wind direction during the study period was from 102 Degree (SE). Villages/ locations have been selected in the downwind direction as well as in the upwind direction for AAQ monitoring from the project site. Monitoring stations selected for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring during the study period are given in Table: 3.2. Satellite image showing locations of AAQ Monitoring Stations are depicted in Figure 3.3. Fig 3.3: Satellite image showing location of AAQ monitoring stations (Study Area - 10 Km)
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Table- 3.8: Ambient Air Quality of Study Area
AAQM PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 O3, Pb, CO, NH3, As, Ni, C6H6 , Ba(a)p, VOC, Particular Location µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 mg/m3 µg/m3 ng/m3 ng/m3 µg/m3 ng/m3 µg/m3 Min 70.00 21.00 10.50 13.70 BDL BDL BDL 7.00 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Near Project Max 93.00 34.00 15.60 21.70 5.60 BDL 1.00 11.00 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Site (Dodhia) Average 84.17 28.63 13.73 18.54 BDL BDL BDL 8.88 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL (AQ1) 98 Perc. 93.00 34.00 15.51 21.65 BDL BDL 1.00 11.00 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 68.00 20.00 12.00 18.00 6.24 BDL BDL 9.06 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 82.00 31.00 22.00 28.00 8.54 BDL 1.14 11.89 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 74.50 25.46 17.92 23.42 7.03 BDL BDL 10.42 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Surangi 98 Perc. 81.54 30.54 21.54 28.00 8.38 BDL BDL 11.73 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 64.00 17.00 15.00 15.00 5.02 BDL BDL 7.94 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 90.00 44.00 24.00 25.00 7.46 BDL BDL 11.90 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 82.54 27.25 20.17 20.71 6.29 BDL BDL 9.46 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Pati 98 Perc. 90.00 40.32 24.00 24.54 7.39 BDL BDL 11.10 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 67.00 20.00 13.00 19.00 5.15 BDL BDL 9.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 81.00 43.00 21.00 27.00 6.84 BDL 1.10 12.24 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 75.08 31.08 16.67 22.54 5.84 BDL BDL 10.28 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Karachgam 98 Perc. 81.00 41.62 20.54 26.54 6.82 BDL BDL 12.00 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 49.00 12.00 12.00 19.00 BDL BDL BDL 5.57 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 86.00 24.00 19.00 26.00 BDL BDL BDL 10.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 68.75 16.58 15.71 23.13 BDL BDL BDL 8.10 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Bindrabin 98 Perc. 84.62 23.54 19.00 26.00 BDL BDL BDL 9.46 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 74.00 20.00 12.00 17.00 BDL BDL BDL 8.42 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 86.00 39.00 21.00 26.00 BDL BDL BDL 11.53 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 79.92 30.54 16.88 21.33 BDL BDL BDL 9.60 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Luhari 98 Perc. 85.54 38.54 21.00 25.54 BDL BDL BDL 11.42 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Min 68.00 20.00 12.00 19.00 6.74 BDL BDL 10.25 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 84.00 31.00 21.00 27.00 9.83 BDL 1.19 13.96 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 76.88 25.33 16.79 22.54 8.53 BDL BDL 12.45 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Kurze 98 Perc. 83.08 30.54 21.00 26.54 9.81 BDL BDL 13.86 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
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AAQM PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 O3, Pb, CO, NH3, As, Ni, C6H6 , Ba(a)p, VOC, Particular Location µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 mg/m3 µg/m3 ng/m3 ng/m3 µg/m3 ng/m3 µg/m3 Min 68.00 20.00 13.00 19.00 5.37 BDL BDL 8.70 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 84.00 33.00 21.00 26.00 7.90 BDL 1.05 10.37 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Average 77.13 27.96 17.25 23.08 6.34 BDL BDL 9.66 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Apti 98 Perc. 84.00 32.54 21.00 26.00 7.73 BDL BDL 10.31 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 24 Hr 100.00 60.00 80.00 80.00 -- 1.0 -- 400 ------NAAQS 1 hour ------180 -- 04 ------(2009) Annual ------06 20 05 01 -- Source: Source : UERL Laboratory division, Vapi
3.2.2.3 Observations 3 3 The concentration of PM10was found to be between 49 μg/m (Bindrabin Village) to 93μg/m . (Project site). The average concentration was in the range of 68.75 to 84.17 μg/m3.
The concentration of PM2.5 was between 12μg/m3 (Bindrabin Village) to 44μg/m3 (Pati Village) and the average concentrations were observed in the range of 16.58 to 31.08 μg/m3 3 3 The SO2 concentrations were between 10.50μg/m (Project site) to 24.00μg/m (Pati). The average concentrations were observed in the range between 13.73μg/m3to 20.17μg/m3. The NOx concentrations were between 13.70 μg/m3 (Project site) to 28.00 μg/m3 (Surangi) with average values observed in the range of 18.51μg/m3to 23.42μg/m3. The Maximum CO concentration was found to be 1.19mg/m3(Kurze).In Project Site, Surangi and Karachgam the maximum concentration found to be 1.00 , 1.14 and 1.10 mg/m3 respectively.In all other locations it found to be below detectable limit. 3 3 The O3 concentrations were between <5 μg/m3 (Project Site) to 9.83 μg/m3 (Kurze) with average values observed in the range of <5 μg/m to 8.53 μg/m . The NH3concentrations were found to be 5.57 μg/m3 (Bindrabin) to 13.96 μg/m3 (Kurze), with average values observed in the range of 8.10 μg/m3 to 12.45 μg/m3. The concentrations of all the air quality parameters as monitored during the baseline study are within the permissible limits as per the NAAQ Standards as prescribed by MoEF&CC.
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3.2.3 Ambient Noise Survey The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in general is sound, which is composed of many frequencies, components of various loudness is distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of an average human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and universally accepted scale which is measured in dB (A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000Hz and weighs the components according to the response of a human ear. 3.2.3.1. Sampling Locations Locations selected for noise level monitoring are given in the below figure. Fig 3.4: Satellite image showing location of Noise monitoring stations (Study Area - 10 Km)
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3.2.3.2. Results and discussion The ambient noise levels measured and analysed for equivalent noise levels viz. Leq(24hrly), Leqday, Leqnight at all the noise monitoring locations for the study period are presented in table. 3.9. Table 3.9: Ambient Noise Level in Study Area Day Time Night Time Loc. Location Min Max Average Min Max Average Code dB (A) dB (A) dB(A) dB (A) dB (A) dB(A) Industrial Near Project Site 61.3 63.0 62.2 46.7 47.4 47.0 N1 (Dodhia) CPCB Standard - - 75 - - 70 Commercial N2 Surangi 58.2 62.0 60.1 35.9 38.4 37.2 CPCB Standard - - 75 - - 45 Residential N3 Pati 48.0 54.0 51.0 36.5 41.7 39.1 N4 Karachgam 49.6 53.0 51.3 33.3 34.5 33.9 N5 Bindrabin 60.9 63.1 62.0 42.6 43.4 43.0 N6 Luahri 46.0 51.7 48.8 34.8 37.8 36.3 N7 Kruze 49.7 50.1 49.9 33.7 33.9 33.8 N8 Apti 49.8 54.7 52.2 32.8 35.3 34.1 CPCB Standards - - 65 - - 55 Source : UERL Laboratory division, Vapi
3.2.3.3. Observations Residential Zone: The average hourly Leq(day) for the residential zone was observed to be in the range of 48.8 dB (A) (Luhari) to 62.0 dB (A) (Bindrabin). The average hourly Leq(night) for the residential zone was observed to be in the range of 33.8 dB (A) (Kurze) to 43.0 dB (A) (Bindrabin). The ambient noise levels in the villages are under the influence of local environment only and the Leq values are within permissible limits in all the villages. Commercial Zone: The average hourly Leq(day) for the commercial zone at Surangi was found to be 60.1 dB (A) while the average hourly Leq(night) was found to be 37.2 dB (A) and were found to will within the CPCB limits for the commercial zone –for the day time and the night time. Industrial Zone: The average hourly Leq(Day) for the industrial zone at project site was found to be 62.2dB(A) while the average hourly Leq(night) was found to be 47.00dB (A), which were found to be well within the CPCB limits for the Industrial zone –both for the day time and the night time.
3.2.4 Water Quality Water quality (ground and surface) was studied with special reference to the parameters mentioned in the IS 10500. A total of 8 locations were selected to study the ground and surface water quality within the 10km radius of the project boundary. The purpose of this study is to: Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters; Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity. Predict the likely impacts of water quality due to the project and related activities.
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3.2.4.1. Methodology With reference to the guidelines of CPCB & EIA Manual of MoEF, methods of sampling & analysis of environmental samples have been selected/ adopted. The method adopted for environmental sampling & analysis are mentioned in the above table3.4. 3.2.4.2. Sampling Locations Locations selected for ground and surface water monitoring are given in the below figure. Fig 3.5: Satellite image showing location of Ground Water monitoring stations (Study Area - 10 Km)
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Fig 3.6: Satellite image showing location of Surface Water monitoring stations (Study Area - 10 Km)
3.2.4.3. Results of water quality Six surface water and eight ground water samples were collected as grab samples and analysed for various parameters. The results of groundwater were compared with the standards for drinking water as per IS 10500 and the results of surface water were compared CPCB surface water standard. The water sampling locations are shown in Figure 3.5.&3.6 The water quality result for surface water and ground water sampling locations are given in Table 3.10 (a).3.10(b)
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Table 3.10(a): Surface water Quality of Study Area S.No. Parameters Unit SW01 SW02 SW03 SW04 SW05 SW6 Pt. Co. <5 <5 <5 22 <5 20 1. Colour Scale 2. Odour -- Agreeable Unobj. 3. Turbidity NTU 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 4. pH -- 7.14 7.87 7.69 8.12 7.31 7.22 5. Temperature 0C 29 30 30 30 29 29 Total Hardness as 6. mg/L 237.6 134.6 99 253.4 124.7 146.1 CaCO3 7. Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 316 180 120 416 164 324 8. Calcium as Ca mg/L 47.6 38.1 19.8 69.8 26.2 33.2 9. Magnesium as Mg mg/L 28.8 9.6 12.0 19.2 14.4 15.4 10. Total Alkalinity mg/L 216.6 136.8 85.5 229.0 114 162.3 11. Chloride as Cl- mg/L 22.2 12.1 7.9 71.3 7.9 49.3 -2 12. Sulphate as SO4 mg/L 20.7 14.7 10.1 37.1 8.2 49.3
13. Nitrate as NO3 mg/L <0.1 <0.1 0.1 1.1 <0.1 10.3 14. Fluoride as F mg/L 0.17 <0.15 0.16 0.44 <0.15 0.3 15. Sodium as Na mg/L 16.8 12.3 7.7 47.9 7.3 0.42 16. Potassium as K mg/L <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1.3 <1.0 32.2 17. Dissolved Oxygen mg/L 5.5 4.8 6.3 4.5 5.7 5.6 18. Bio-Chemical Oxygen mg/L 3.4 <3 <3 3.5 3.5 <3 Chemical Oxygen 8.1 <5.0 <5.0 16.0 8.1 <5.0 19. mg/L Demand 20. Phenolic Compound mg/L <0.01 21. Lead as Pb mg/L <0.003 22. Arsenic as Pb mg/L <0.01 23. Cadmium as Cd mg/L <0.001 Microbiological Test 24. MPN/100 Total Coliform 24 30 32 40 20 40 ml 25. MPN/100 E. Coli 12 18 12 22 06 12 ml
Classification of river water as per their intended use is described in below: Sr No. Class Designated Best- Use and Criteria 1. A Drinking water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection; Total Coliforms ≤ 50MPN/100ml, pH 6.5 -8.5, DO ≥ 6mg/l, BOD 5 days 20°C ≤ 2mg/l 2. B Outdoor bathing; Total Coliforms≤ 500MPN/100ml,pH 6.5 - 8.5,DO ≥ 5mg/l, BOD 5 days 20°C≤ 3mg/l 3. C Drinking water source with conventional treatment followed by disinfection; Total Coliforms ≤5000MPN/100ml, pH 6 – 9,DO≥ 4mg/l, BOD 5 days 20°C ≤ 3mg/l 4. D Fish culture and wild life propagation; pH 6.5 - 8.5,DO ≥ 4mg/l, Free Ammonia (as N) ≤ 1.2 mg/l 5. E Irrigation, industrial cooling or controlled waste disposal; pH 6.0 - 8.5, EC at 25°C micro mhos/cm Max.2250, SAR Max. 26, Boron Max. 2mg/l (Source: Water Quality Criteria CPCB)
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Table 3.10(b): Ground water Quality of Study Area: Sr. Parameters Unit GW-01 GW-02 GW-03 GW-04 GW-05 GW-06 GW-07 GW-08 No. 1. Colour (Pt-Co Scale) Unit 10 <5 10 <5 10 <5 <5 <5 2. Odour -- Agreeable 3. Turbidity NTU 0.1 0.1 0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 4. pH -- 6.88 7.10 7.37 7.48 7.30 7.05 6.92 7.39 5. Temperature 0C 30 30 29 29 29 29 30 29 6. Total Hardness as mg/lit. 170.0 146.5 138.6 316.8 119.8 213.8 247.5 198 CaCO3 7. Total Dissolved Solid mg/lit. 308 298 272 406 248 272 356 348 8. Calcium as Ca mg/lit. 39.3 38.9 43.6 75.4 39.7 65.9 67.4 67.4 9. Magnesium as Mg mg/lit. 17.5 12.0 7.2 31.3 5.0 12.0 19.2 7.2 10. Total Alkalinity mg/lit. 167.1 125.4 108.3 285 79.8 205.2 210.9 179.5 11. Chloride as Cl- mg/lit. 39.3 50.7 21.6 33.3 70.2 30.1 28.0 29.0 -2 12. Sulphate as SO4 mg/lit. 11.2 27.7 23.3 24.2 32.2 24.1 22.1 24.4 13. Nitrate as NO3 mg/lit. 2.2 1.1 0.3 2.6 <0.1 1.6 <0.1 3.2 14. Fluoride as F mg/lit. <0.15 0.42 0.24 0.24 0.16 0.50 0.34 0.15 15. Sodium mg/lit. 17.49 34.0 12.8 19.2 49 22.5 18.9 26.8 16. Potassium mg/lit. <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 17. Total Nitrogen mg/lit. <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 18. Total Phosphorous mg/lit. <0.1 0.05 0.13 0.02 0.03 0.08 0.02 0.08 19. Phenolic Compound mg/lit. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 20. Lead as Pb mg/lit. <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 21. Arsenic mg/lit. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 22. Cadmium mg/lit. <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Microbiological Test 23. Total Coliform CFU/ <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 3 <1 <1 24. E. Coli 100 ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
3.2.4.4. Results and Discussion Ground water samples In3 locations of study area Total hardness level exceed the acceptable limit as per IS 10500.Exceeding level of total hardness lead to hard water which is not a health risk, but a nuisance because of mineral buildup on fixtures and poor soap and/or detergent performance. TDS value found to be within the permissible limit in all locations of the study area. Magnesium level exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 1 location. Calcium value exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 1 location Total Alkalinity value exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at 3 locations in the study area. The very high alkalinity water cause digestive malfunction, cardiovascular problems and metabolic abnormalities etc. Chloride value was not exceeds the acceptable limit as per IS 10500 at all location. Total Coliforms in 7 location found to be <1CFU/100 ml and only one location it was found 3 CFU/100ml. E.coli were absent in all location Values for all other parameters were found well within the acceptable limit as per IS 10500.
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Surface Water Samples Six surface water resources were studied SW2 was found to be confirming Class-C of CPCB Criteria (Drinking water source after conventional treatment and disinfection) SW1, SW4and SW5 were found to be confirming Class-D of CPCB Criteria (Fish culture and wild life propagation). As the BOD level is greater than 3mg/l SW3 and SW6 were found to be confirming Class-B of CPCB Criteria (Outdoor bathing).
3.2.5 Hydrogeology, Geology &Topography Physiographically the UT forms part of Deccan Plateau. The UT of D&NH is divided into three physiographic units i.e. Residual Plateaus, Denudational Slopes and Valley Plains and their description is as follows. 1) Residual Plateau’s, these are flat-topped crests surrounded by steep scarps. These residual plateaus occur in the western fringe, the south-eastern part of and in the isolated patches in the northeastern part of the Territory. The elevation in this category ranges between 100-300 m amsl the elevation more than 200 m amsl is seen in north eastern and south-eastern part of the Territory. 2) Denudational Slopes, these form the scarp zone between plateaus and plains and comprises of moderate to steep slopes. The major area under this category lies almost in the eastern part in north south alignment in dissected form ranging roughly between 50 and 100 m above MSL. 3) Valley Plains, the valley plains form the flat topography with gentle slope of SE-NW forming the Damanganga River and its tributaries and it ranges in elevation below 50 m above m amsl. It comprises of weathered rock fragments and soils. The rock fragments are various sizes and mixed with soils. The soils occurring on the Deccan plateau are generally black cotton soils. Within this broad categorization, there are significant variations depending upon topography. Three major type of soil occurs in the UT i.e., lateritic soils, shallow black cotton soils deep black soils and their description is as follows: 1. Lateritic Soil, these soils are well stabilized and have good porosity leading to good permeability and aeration and are non-calcareous soils and have low pH. 2. Shallow Black Cotton Soil, are medium textured soils with 8 gravels and pebbles and hard rock is met early below the soil restricting free movement of water and air. Though the soils are permeable enough, but have low moisture holding capacity and thus call for specific moisture management for sustainable land use under cultivation. 3. Deep Black Soil, are very deep soils having very high fertility and are capable of supporting a variable number of crops. The major water bearing formation in the UT of DNH is Deccan Trap Basalt. A map depicting the hydrogeological features show in figure. 3.7
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Figure 3.7: Hydrogeological Features
Figure 3.8: Drainage Map
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3.2.5.1. Geological Features Hard Rock Formations Deccan Trap Basalt The basaltic lava flows are massive and fine grained with negligible primary porosity and transmissivity. The area occurs in the vicinity of western coast, which have witnessed many tectonic disturbances. These have caused development of joints and fractures in the basaltic strata. Also weathered zones of about 10-20 m thickness have developed in plains and depressions. Thus the weathered, jointed and fractured zones of vesicular and massive units of a flow constitute the main water bearing horizons. However, these zones are not continuous and uniformly developed laterally or vertically and this factor plays an important role in the success and failure of wells in the area. On the basis of hydrogeological data collected from dug wells and results of pumping tests on wells it is revealed that ground water occurs under both water table and semi-confined to confined conditions in the various lava flows consisting of vesicular and massive units. The occurrence of ground water under confined conditions is observed in the western part of the area around Naroli and Dadra. The potential confined aquifers occur at an attitude of 20 m below the mean sea level and with compact, amygdular and massive basalt of about 25 m thickness acting as a confining layer. The thick confining layer also inhibits vertical leakage to the confined aquifers. The confined aquifers also show lateral variation in hydraulic characteristic within short distances. Local geology: In the project site, no out crops are seen. The area belongs to deccan trap age. The litho logically, the area covered with soil which has 3-5 m thickness. Below the soil the hard rock’s present.
3.2.5.2. Topographical Features The overall topography of the site is flat with a gentle slope from southeast towards southwest. The overall topography of the area is marked by alluvial plains. The site elevation is about 58 to 64 meters. The topographical map of the project site is as shown in Figure 3.9. Project site is located in the NW direction of Gujarat. It has an average elevation 250 to 300 meters. The approximate center of the proposed site is geographically positioned at 20.138379° longitude and 72.978529°. The topographic contour map has been generated from SRTM Version 4 (2008) data. As it has been observed during the site visit that some area are very low and maximum of the study area is relatively flat. Along with the regular contour generation elevation extremes of the area is also spotted as spot elevation point. The Topographic map generated for the 10 km area is illustrated below as figure.3.9.
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Figure 3.9: Topographic Map
Project Site
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3.2.6 Soil Characteristics 3.2.6.1. Introduction Soil health, also referred to as soil quality, is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. This definition speaks to the importance of managing soils so they are sustainable for future generations. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Soil does all this by performing five essential functions: Regulating water - Soil helps control where rain and irrigation water goes. Water and dissolved solutes flow over the land or into and through the soil. Sustaining plant and animal life - The diversity and productivity of living things depends on soil. Filtering and buffering potential pollutants - The minerals and microbes in soil are responsible for filtering, buffering, degrading, immobilizing, and detoxifying organic and inorganic materials, including industrial and municipal by-products and atmospheric deposits. Cycling nutrients - Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and many other nutrients are stored, transformed, and cycled in the soil Physical stability and support - Soil structure provides a medium for plant roots. Soils also provide support for human structures and protection for archaeological treasures. Figure-3.10: Soil map of D& NH
(Source: District Planning Map Series, NATMO, Department of Science & Technology, GoI, 1991 With Patel and names added)
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3.2.6.2. Methodology Physico-chemical parameters have been analyzed to ascertain the baseline status of soil in the study area. Samples of the area have been collected once during the study period, method used is given in the Table 3.4. 3.2.6.3. Sampling Locations Locations selected for ground and surface water monitoring are given in the below figure. Fig 3.11: Satellite image showing location of Surface Soil monitoring stations (Study Area - 10 Km)
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The detailed quality of the collected soil samples are presented below in subsequent table. Table 3.11: Soil Quality of Study Area Sr. No Parameter Unit (SS1) (SS2) (SS3) (SS4) (SS5) (SS6) (SS7) (SS8) . 1 Bulk Density gm/cm3 1.22 1.27 1.20 1.19 1.23 1.24 1.28 1.21 3 Porosity % 48 42 56 51 45 54 51 40 4 Grain Size Distribution Sand (2 - 0.02 mm) % 21 17 19 21 24 22 16 17 Silt (0.02 - 0.002 mm) % 18 32 27 26 20 26 32 33 Clay (<0.002 mm) % 61 51 54 53 56 52 52 50 5 Textural Class - Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay 6 WHC ml/100 gm 48 55 51 54 58 58 57 58 7 pH - 7.92 6.85 6.62 8.23 6.85 6.85 6.75 7.25 8 EC µS/cm 137.2 210.10 134.70 187.60 179.80 134.17 171.70 192.80 9 Cation Exchange meq/100g 22.00 23.44 20.90 26.48 22.38 23.01 24.16 20.22 Capacity m 10 Organic Carbon (OC) % 0.60 0.59 0.69 0.54 0.50 0.66 0.61 0.65 11 Nitrogen (as N) mg/kg 196.3 213 273.50 188.1 133.9 210.00 194.7 180.3 12 Phosphorus (as P) mg/kg 28.24 7.90 26.50 6.30 20.89 29.53 25.85 25.50 13 Potassium (as K) mg/kg 197 347.00 101.30 112.10 220.70 201.90 302.10 290.90 14 Calcium (as Ca) mg/kg 5.11 6.50 4.90 5.20 5.50 5.75 5.90 5.10 15 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/kg 2.26 3.30 2.86 3.62 5.10 2.10 3.31 3.19 16 Sulphur (as S) mg/kg 24.80 28.04 26.05 30.00 28.84 31.30 29.15 25.22 17 Zinc (as Zn) mg/kg 1.32 1.83 3.19 2.85 1.85 1.19 1.85 2.94 18 Iron (as Fe) mg/kg 32.50 47.90 50.12 40.51 38.95 48.40 53.50 47.55 19 Manganese (as Mn) mg/kg 6.95 5.95 11.10 13.27 5.99 10.98 18.83 10.54 20 Copper (as Cu) mg/kg 1.78 2.52 1.66 1.48 2.52 1.64 1.62 1.52
NOTE: ppt= Parts per thousand, EC= Electric Conductivity, WHC=Water Holding Capacity
3.2.6.4. Results and discussion The texture of the soil in the study area is Clay. The colour of the soil is light to dark brownish black in the study area. The soil is having high water and moisture retention capacity due to clay content. The water holding capacity of the study area ranges between 48 to 58 mg/100 g and these being clayey soils are capable of retaining sufficient water which facilitate in plant growth. The pH of the soil samples from the study area is found to mostly normal (i.e., between 6.6 and 8.2). Hence a good range of micronutrients are available in soil, making the soil good for agricultural uses. The EC of the soil of the study area ranges between 134.17 to 210.10 µSm/cm). The percentage of Organic Carbon of the study area ranges in medium (i.e., Medium 0.5- 0.75). The soil of the project site is found to be free from any contaminant.
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3.2.7 Ecology and Biodiversity
3.2.7.1. Objectives of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Survey Necessity of baseline study is to determine the flora and fauna diversity in the existing environmental conditions and ecological layout of the study area. To identify endemic, threatened and endangered species present in the range of the pollutants from the proposed project. Terrestrial ecology Secondary data collection from open source Detailed, quantitative pre-monsoon biodiversity survey for plants, four vertebrates (mammals, avifauna, reptiles, amphibians), using quadrate and transect-based analysis List of flora and fauna species with IUCN category and schedule as per The Wildlife Protection Act, I972 3.2.7.2. Methodology Study Area Details a. Field survey area is selected based on the ecologically diverse and dense vegetation identified from Google map and land use patter map. Verification (ground truthing) of the secondary data obtained is conducted specific to the study area of the project. b. Observations were made at different sampling points and qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of the vegetation and fauna is made. c. The ICUCN status of the enlisted species is established. The field survey was conducted at identified survey area, during the study period (October’17 to December’17) within the study area of 10 Km radial distance from the project site. 3.2.7.3. Floral Diversity of the study area Structure in the study area observed for formulating effective management and conservation measures. The climatic, edaphic and biotic variations with their complex interrelationship and composition of species, which are adapted to these variations, have resulted in different vegetation cover, characteristic of each region. The following account of floral inventory has been based on the field survey conducted for a short duration during the study period, is not very comprehensive data and is aimed only to give a general pattern of vegetation of this region during the study period as a baseline data in absence of available secondary data. Listing of the endangered, threatened and endemic species of flora in a locality and drawing the attention to the occurrence of such species, would aid in creating awareness amongst the local people as a whole to protect such species from extinction, and to take necessary measures for their conservation. These type of floristic study is an inventory for such purpose and hence a necessity. The dominant tree species, herbs, shrubs and major crops, were documented during this base line study. The list of floral species is prepared based on visual observation during site visit and through review of site literatures and secondary data available online on various government websites is referred for identifying rare or endangered species in the region. In core zone, the vegetation mostly comprises of open scrub vegetation& deciduous trees. The vegetation type is moist deciduous forests with trees predominantly moist deciduous type but rarely evergreen. The natural vegetation is scarce, scattered and open almost in all natural non-forest area. In forest areas, good density of vegetation is observed which was dominated by Tectona grandis,Tamarindus indica, terminalia arjuna&Acacia nilotica. Details pertaining to flora observed in the study area have been collected from Local Forest Department and Field Observation. Agro ecological Features: Agro ecological region code of the area is 19 - Western Ghats and Coastal Plain, Hot Humid-Perhumid Eco- Region. The area falls under hot humid Agro ecological sub-region – North Sahyadri & Konkan Coast with Sub
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region code –E6B8. The soil type of the area is Medium to deep loamy to clayey mixed red and black soils. The length of growing period is 210 to 240 days. The main crops of the area are Paddy, Bajara, Nagli, Juar, Mung, Channa, Tuer, Makai, Val, Vegetables, Sugarcane, Mango and some other fruits etc. Forest: The area falls in Eco region zones – 4 of India which is lowland moist with long dry season. The forest of the area falls under the type of North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests of Biogeographically Realm IM. The Code combining Realm, Biome and Eco region numbers is IM0134. There is no forest land within the project site; however it has been noticed that the nearest forest area is situated in western direction at about 2.59kms. W near Kharadpada – Luhari area of the UT and at about 9.37kms NE direction which are also protected wild life sanctuary of Vasona. Variety of flora & fauna exhibits the area of this forest. The flora are listed in above section where as the fauna are listed in subsequent section. Fig. 3.12: Reserved Forest and Wild life sanctuary map of D& NH
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Flora of the Study area: The study area shows fairly rich in plant biodiversity having more of annual and perennial herbaceous vegetation. The small hillocks existing in the perimeter of the proposed project site are already degraded forest patches and mainly comprised of planted trees and shrubs. Among the plant biodiversity none of the species belongs to IUCN Red List as well as Schedule species as per Wildlife list. Table 3.12: Plant Family Richness of the region S. No. Scientific name Family 1. Amaranthaceae 12 2. Asteraceae 19 3. Boraginaceae 06 4. Commelinaceae 10 5. Cyperaceae 09 6. Euphorbiaceae 09 7. Fabaceae 35 8. Malvaceae 14 9. Poaceae 17
Note: The wildly occurring plant biodiversity of the zone including the Reserve forest is enclosed as Annexure-X
3.2.7.4. Faunal Diversity of the study area Mammals During observations, the sighting of wild animals was negligible in the entire study area. The assessment of wild life fauna has been carried out on the basis of information collected from personal interviews with local peoples. Reptiles During field survey common garden lizard was observed in the study area, but as per the local information collected from the villagers there are snakes belonging to both poisonous and non-poisonous category. Avifauna During avifauna survey counts of birds were made following the standard survey technique by travelling a known distance in which designated sampling areas occur. Observations were made during a walk through in the chosen transect for sighting the birds. The number of birds observed in one milometer (of the car) stretch of the site was directly counted and list was made. Dominant birds in the study area are Common peafowl, Indian myna, House sparrow, Common crow, Blue rock pigeon, common babbler and the other birds are Indian robin, Indian roller, cattle egret. Table 3.13: List of Fauna in the study area Sr. IUCN Status/ Name of Family Name of Species Local Name No. Shc. ofWLPA Amphibian 1. Bufonidae Duttaphrynus / Bufo melanosticus Common Indian Toad LC/- 2. Bufonidae Duttaphrynus / Bufo stomasticus Marbled toad LC/- 3. Dicroglossidae Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Skittering frog LC/- 4. Dicroglossidae Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian bull frog LC/Shc.IV 5. Ranixalidae Indirana leithii Leith’s Frog VU/- Reptiles 6. Trionchidae Lissemys punctata Flap shell turtle LC/Sch-I 7. Gekkonidae Hemidactylus brookii Brook’s Gecko - 8. Agamidae Calotes versicolor Common garden lizard LC
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Sr. IUCN Status/ Name of Family Name of Species Local Name No. Shc. ofWLPA 9. Chamaeleonidae Chameleon zeylanicus Chameleon LC/Sch-II 10. Sciuridae Mabuya carinata Common Brahminy skink LC 11. Scincidae Lygosoma punctata Snake skink LC 12. Varanidae Varnus bengalensis Common Indian monitor LC/Sch-I 13. Boidae Eryx johnii Red sand Boa LC/Sch-II (Andhadichakad) 14. Colubridae Elaphe Helena / Coelognathus Trinket Snake LC/Sch-IV helena 15. Colubridae Ptyas mucosa Rat Snake LC/Sch-II 16. Colubridae Argyrogena fasciolatus Banded Racer LC/Sch-IV 17. Colubridae Oligodon arnensis Common kukri snake LC/Sch-IV 18. Colubridae Dendrelaphis tristis Common Bronze back LC/Sch-IV 19. Colubridae Ahaetulla nasuta Green Vine Snake LC/Sch-IV 20. Elapidae Naja naja Common cobra (Nag) LC/Sch-II 21. Elapidae Bungarus caeruleus Common Indian Krait LC/Sch-IV (Kadotaro) 22. Viperidae Vipera russelli Russel -/Sch-II Aves 23. Corvidae Corvus splendens Common Crow LC/Sch-V 24. Sturnidae Acridotheres tristis Indian myna LC/Sch-IV 25. Ardeidae Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret LC/Sch-IV 26. Upupidae Upupa epops Hoopoe LC/Sch-IV 27. Charadriidae Vanellus indicus Red wattled lapwing LC/Sch-IV 28. Cuculidae Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel LC/Sch-IV 29. Phasianidae Pavo cristatus Common Peafowl LC/Sch-I 30. Meropidae Merops orientalis Little green bee eater LC/Sch-IV 31. Corvidae Dendrocitta vagabunda Indian tree pie LC/Sch-IV 32. Corvidae Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove LC/Sch-IV 33. Ramphastidae Megalaima haemacephala Crimson breasted barbet LC/Sch-IV 34. Haradriidae Coracias benghalensis Indian roller LC/Sch-IV 35. Ardeidae Egretta garzetta Little Egret LC/Sch-IV 36. Charadriidae Vanellus malabaricus Yellow wattled lapwing LC/Sch-IV 37. Laridae Sterna aurantia River tern LC/Sch-IV 38. Rallidae Amauromis phoenicurus White breasted water hen LC/Sch-IV 39. Rallidae Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Moorhen LC/Sch-IV 40. Rallidae Fulica atra Coot LC/Sch-IV 41. Scolopacidae Tringa totanus Red shank LC/Sch-IV 42. Scolopacidae Numenius arquata Curlew LC/Sch-IV 43. Recurvirostridae Himantopus Black winged stilt LC/Sch-IV 44. Recurvirostridae Recurvirostra avosetta Pied Avocet LC/Sch-IV 45. Columbidae Columba livia Blue rock pigeon LC/Sch-IV 46. Cuvulidae Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal LC/Sch-IV 47. Megalaimidae Megalaima asiatica Blue throated barbet LC/Sch-IV 48. Tytonidae Tyto alba Barn Owl LC/Sch-IV 49. Apodidae Apus affinis House/Little Swift LC/Sch-IV 50. Alcedinidae Halcyon smyrnensis White Throated kingfisher LC/Sch-IV 51. Alcedinidae Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher LC/Sch-IV 52. Motacillidae Motacilla flava Yellow wagtail LC/Sch-IV 53. Cuculidae Cuculus varius Common Hawk-cuckoo LC/Sch-IV 54. Strigidae Athene brama Spotted owlet LC/Sch-IV 55. Laniidae Lanius schach Ling tailed shrike LC/Sch-IV 56. Oriolidae Oriolus xanthornus Blackheaded oriole LC/Sch-IV 57. Paridae Parus major Gray tit LC/Sch-IV
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Sr. IUCN Status/ Name of Family Name of Species Local Name No. Shc. ofWLPA 58. Campephagidae Coracina melanoptera Large Cuckoo-Shrike LC/Sch-IV 59. Chloropseidae Chloropsis aurifrons Chloropsis LC/Sch-IV 60. Aegithinidae Aegithina tiphia Common ora LC/Sch-IV 61. Pycnonotidae Pycnonotus cafer Redvented bulbul LC/Sch-IV 62. Timalidae Chrysomma sinense Yellow eyed babbler LC/Sch-IV 63. Timalidae Turdoides caudatus Common babbler LC/Sch-IV 64. Monarchidae Terpsiphone paradisi Paradise flycatcher LC/Sch-IV 65. Riphiduridae Rhipidura albicollis Fantail flycatcher LC/Sch-IV 66. Sylviidae Ortotomus sutorius Tailor bird LC/Sch-IV 67. Muscicapidae Copsychus saularis Magpie robin LC/Sch-IV 68. Muscicapidae Saxicoloides fulicata Indian robin LC/Sch-IV 69. Motacillidae Motacilla caspica Gray wagtail LC/Sch-IV 70. Nectariniidae Nectarinia asiatica Purple-rumped sunbird LC/Sch-IV 71. Ploceidae Ploceus phillipinus Baya weaver bird LC/Sch-IV 72. Passeridae Passer domesticus House sparrow LC/Sch-IV 73. Jacanidae Hydrophasianu schirurgus Pheasant tailed jacana LC/Sch-IV 74. Jacanidae Metopiius indicus Bronze winged jacana LC/Sch-IV 75. Burhinidae Burhinus oedicnemus Stone curlew LC/Sch-IV 76. Accipitridae Accipiter badius Shikra LC/Sch-IV 77. Columbidae Strptopelia decaocto Ringed dove LC/Sch-IV 78. Sturnidae Psturnus roseus Rosy pastor LC/Sch-IV 79. Threskiornithidae Platalea leucorodia Spoonbill LC/Sch-IV 80. Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant LC/Sch-IV 81. Ardeidae Egretta gularis Indian reef heron LC/Sch-IV 82. Ardeidae Ardea cinerea Gray Heron LC/Sch-IV 83. Ardeidae Ardeolagraji Paddy bird LC/Sch-IV 84. Ardeidae Nycticorax nycticorax Night Heron LC/Sch-IV 85. Threskiornithidae Pseudibis papillosa Black Ibis LC/Sch-IV 86. Ciconiidae Anastomus oscitans Open-billed stork LC/Sch-IV 87. Podicipedidae Podiceps ruficollis Dabchick LC/Sch-IV 88. Anatidae Sarkidiomis melanotos Comb duck/Nakta LC/Sch-IV 89. Anatidae Tadorna ferruginae Brahming Duck LC/Sch-IV 90. Anatidae Anas crecca Common Teal LC/Sch-IV 91. Anatidae Anas platyrhynchos Mallard LC/Sch-IV 92. Accipitridae Milvus migrans Common Pariah kite LC/Sch-IV 93. Accipitridae Elanus caeruleus Black winged kite LC/Sch-IV 94. Accipitridae Haliastur indus Brahminy kite LC/Sch-IV Mammals 95. Pteropodidae Pteropus giganteus Indian Flying fox LC/- 96. Pteropodidae Cynopterus sphinx Short-nosed fruit bat LC/Sch V 97. Soricidae Suncus murinus Grey musk shrew/Chen LC 98. Vespertilionidae Pipistrellus coromandra Indian Pipistrelle / house LC/- bat 99. Muridae Rattus rattus Common house rat LC/Sch V 100. Muridae Mus musculus Common house mouse LC/Sch V 101. Muridae Bandicota indica Bandicoot Rat LC/Sch V 102. Herpestidae Herpestes edwardsi Common Mongoose LC/Sch-II 103. Leporidae Lepus nigricollis Hare LC/Sch-IV 104. Herpestidae Herpestesvitticollis Small Indian mongoose LC/Sch-II 105. Canidae Vulpes bengalensis Indian fox LC/Sch-II 106. Muridae Vandeleuria oleracea Long tailed tree mouse LC/Sch V 107. Muridae Mus booduga Indian field mouse LC/Sch V
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Sr. IUCN Status/ Name of Family Name of Species Local Name No. Shc. ofWLPA 108. Sciuridae Funambulus pennantii Five striped palm Squirrel LC/Sch-IV 109. Felidae Panthera paradus Leopard VU/Sch-I Note: Vulnerable (VU) - High risk of endangerment in the wild Least Concern (LC) - Lowest risk. Does not qualify for more at risk category. Widespread & abundant taxa are included in this category Nearly Threatened (NT) - Moderate Risk. may be considered threatened with extinction in the near future, although it does not currently qualify for the threatened status
3.2.7.5. Scheduled Fauna of the study area Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, amended on 17th January 2003, is an Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental there to with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country. Some of the sighted fauna was given protection by the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by including them in different schedules. Many of the observed species are covered in various schedules of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and IUCN Red list 2016-2 as shown in the data tabulated above. There are four listed animals included in schedule-I, 8 listed numbers animals included in schedule-II, 79 listed animals included in schedule-IV and 7 listed animals included in schedule-V. Wild life conservation plan for Scheduled I species are provided in the Annexure: IX Two endemic amphibian species (Indirana leithii and Pseudo philautus amboli) are found in the region. Both are endemic to Western ghat region. These endemic species are not covered in Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 but are included in IUCN Red list 2016-2 (vide-IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, version 2.3)
3.2.8 Landuse/ Landcover (LU/LC) The baseline environment studies for the proposed project were carried out within 10 km radius taken from the project site which is considered as the study area for executing the Environmental Impact assessment study as per MoEF& CC guidelines. The landuse aspects were studied with respect to 10 km radius around the site. The study area base map is presented as fig.3-1. The baseline environmental studies encompassed the disciplines of land use. The study period was in of winter season from1stOctober to 31thDecember 2017. The baseline study started with the site visit and reconnaissance survey in the study area and ground truthing were done for verify the satellite image. Remote Sensing Technology has emerged as powerful tool in providing reliable information on various natural resources and in effective mapping of landuse pattern. The term “land use “used in this section includes land use and land cover together. The land use study was undertaken by utilizing three principal resources: namely, Survey of India(SOI) Toposheet No.F43S15 & 16, (45d-15 & 16), F43T3 &4, (46H-3 & 4) Satellite Image , Source- RS LISS 4- FMX Ground truth validation for the satellite imageries. Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; Geometric and Radiometric correction of satellite image has been processed using Arc GIS 10.1 Software.
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Figure 3.13: Study Area as captured in 2017 Winter Season (Source- RS LISS 4- FMX)
3.2.8.1 Land use pattern of 10 km radial buffer area of project site The general land use pattern of the buffer may be broadly classified into four major types – Built up land (Rural/Urban), agriculture land, Scrub/waste land, Water body and others. In the Industries, settlement, villages, town and infrastructure facilities are considered. The second category agriculture consists of crop land, fallow land and plantation. Under the wasteland category, units such as and with scrub, land without scrub, barren area, is interpreted. Lastly, water bodies such as tanks, ponds and streams are interpreted under this category. These categories are delineated from the selected satellite image using image elements such as color, tone, texture, size, shape and associated elements. The delineated land use units are transformed into a spatial database in GIS environment. The map thus generated in GIS as shown in Figure 3.15 is estimated for area and representation of each category in the study area. The total area of LULC in the study area is calculated as 315 sq.km and spatial distribution of various LULC categories within buffer area are discussed below.
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Total five major land use/land cover classes were demarcated in the study area following Level III classification. A thematic map of 1:50,000 scale was generated incorporating these classified categories considering the area of the project. The area as a whole represents a gently slope, drained by a number of east to west flowing rivers which debouche into the two rivers flows from east to west in the southern margin middle of the project site. Large cropland with fallow land is covered which is 176.2 sq km (55.94 %) of the total area and water body, Dam, River, Reservoir area 13.23 sqkm (4.20 %) of the total area and 7.78 sqkm (2.66 %) land is covered land with & without scrub in the area adjacent to the study area. The exposed part of river and dried up river beds constitute this category of land cover. The Forest including jungle areas constitutes the second dominant category of land use covering as much as 83.33 sqkm (26.45 %) of the total area. The land use for settlement is mostly confined to the ‘rural settlement’ (built up-rural) 22.90 sq.km (7.27 %), Industrial area 5.85sq.km (1.86%), scattered along the road networks. Landuse Categories within 10 Km Buffer zone and their Spatial Extent Sr. No. Landuse Units Area (Sq.Km) Percentage (%) 1 Built up Land Rural/Urban) Settlement 22.90 7.27 Industry/other industries 5.85 1.86 2 Agriculture Land Cropland/ fallow land 176.2 55.94 Plantation 3.15 1.00 3 Water bodies River/Dam/Water body/Reservoir 13.23 4.20 4 Scrub/Waste Land Land without scrub 3.99 1.27 Landwith Scrub 4.39 1.39 5 Forest/ Jungle 83.33 26.45 6 Others Mudflat 0.99 0.31 Mines 0.95 0.30 Crusher 0.02 0.06 Total 315 100
Figure 3.14: Graphical Representation of Land covers
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Figure 3.15: Land use Map of Study Area
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3.2.9 Socio-Economic Environment M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. Is a new project which falls under the Union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This is Project in velugam village. This project comes under “B” category project, but considered at central level due to General Condition Applicability. A Secondary data take from Census 2011, Baseline data/information on socio‐economic front has been collected with the help of 2011 census data, discussion with Tahsildars, Sarpanchs, various Government officials, local heads, etc. as well as by suitable field surveys. There are 7 villages coming within the study area of 05 km, (velugam, Apti, Surangi, Karachgam, Kodad, Khadoli, Sutrakar) That cover all village study area under 05 km, 14 villages coming within the study area of 10 km. but Nearest 10 villages included the study area.(Vasona, Dapada, Chikhali, Khanvel, Kherdi, Udhawa, Kurze, Varkhande, Talasari, Varwade, Kochai, Luhari, Mondgaon, Kalamdevi) And Information is received by a FAE, Receive information through obvious, keeps notes in all these diaries. FAE point to be considered as a final outcome of the project. An assent part of environmental study is socio-economic environment incorporating varies facts related to socio-economic conditions in the area, which deals with the total environment. Socio economic study includes demographers structure of the area, provision of basic amenities viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing diseases pattern as well as feature of aesthetic significance. This helps in visualizing and predicting the possible impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project. Research Methodology Collection of Data: Data for this project were collected via a combination of secondary source (i.e. Government department, maps, literature research etc.) and primary source (i.e. interviews, field research, Questionnaires) in the study area. Data were collected at village level and household level by questionnaires and focus group discussion. Data & Analysis: The data collected were presented in a suitable, abridged form for further analysis. The collected data were presented in the form of tabular statement or diagrammatic or graphic form. These tabulated data were interpreted and analyzed with the help of multifarious qualitative techniques and ideographic approaches. Baseline information of the Area: LAND, PEOPLE & Culture: The study was conducted within 10 km radius study area from the project site. The study area was categorized on the basis of the distance of the village from project site. The study area consists of total 21 villages & 3 Town out of which all of village’s & town’s information were collected. Information was collected from Sarpanch, Gram-sevak, Talati, Doctors, Aanganvadi worker, school teachers and other recognized persons of the area. To ensure the accuracy of the primary data collected from the study area, the information was verified from census 2011 of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and information collected from various government departments like health department, agriculture department etc. These villages are collectively dependent on agricultures. There are housing mostly Raw and few RCC. They have business 4 month Cropping and 8 month tali. NGO available at Nearest village Talasari, they provide notebook, pen etc. in study area villages. And the main source of drink water is borewell. Bank , post office, collage are available in nearest town silavassa and others town. The majorly portion in these areas is tribal and majorly follows Hindu religion. Muslim and Christian religion also prevails in this part. People here gets very less remuneration for their work, the average pay they get is Rs.350/- or 300/- per day. While people in this villages basically go to the nearby city like Vapi, Silvassa, Bhilad, Sarigam, Umbergam for their earnings.
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Demography: The total population of the study area is 241916. Total households in the study area are 2802. Sex ratio within study area is found as 775 females per 1000 males. The sex ratio in the study area is far lower than UT /state level sex ratio and the average household/family size is 4-5 in the region which is a standard size of family in India. Agriculture and Cropping Pattern: Agriculture is the monsoon season in 4 month, almost 80% of the families depend on cultivation. But 50% population out of city in Silvassa, Bhilad, Umbergam As laborers work. It was found out that in surveyed areas mostly land is infertile. Villagers depend on rainfall for irrigation and water recharge. . In this area cropping pattern is based on the three season crops- Rabi, Kharif and Zayad. Education: All villages are having a primary school in study area. But only some villages have higher secondary schools and colleges available in nearest town silvassa, vapi and Bhilad Health Facilities: Primary Health Centre is available in the nearest town silvassa, Rakholi. In the case of emergency patients are referred to Govt. Hospital (Vinobabhave) at Silvassa. Disease like water born disease, Skin problems, Fever, Typhoid, Joint pain, Swine flu, Sickle cell, Headache etc... are Common in study area. Many other Multispecialty private hospitals are also available nearest city at Silvassa Besides these medical facilities Polio vaccination and regular health check-ups are being conducted by Health department. Transportation: The study area is served by road transport. Most of the villages are connected with main road and approach road service, but frequency of government buses is not sufficient due to that which villagers have to use private transport like auto rickshaw, bike. Students are also facing similar problems in study area. Communication: Villages depended on the facility of post office nears town sillvassa ,Rakholi, masat etc. and Private courier services are also available in study area . Electricity in the area: Housing of all villages in the study area are electrified. There is no public lighting in the study area, the source of electricity is fulfilled by DNH Power distribution corporation Ltd. Drinking water facility: During the primary survey it has been observed that the requirement of drinking water is being fulfilled by hand pumps, dug wells and other small water bodies. In the summer season villagers of villages are facing water crisis. In Gram Panchayat R.O. plantdoes not available. Employment: Unemployment ratio is high in the region as non-worker population accounts for more than half of the total population i.e. 241916. Non-worker population includes students, household duties, dependent, pensioner, and others. The respective study found that majority of women involved in business like selling of tali, dashidaru etc. as well as working agriculture labour as temporary basis, and some women for working (services in the industrial, and lobules, housing work in city of Bhilad, vapi & silavassa). The study area depicts the critical plight of unemployment to a high level. The basic education is completed from the village. Further, higher education is perceived from Silavassa, Vapi and Bhilad colleges. i.e.(B.A, B.com, M.com, M.A, B.B.A, B. sc, M.sc, computer software & hardware, MBA, Diploma Engineer, ITI) etc. The issue arise here is of migration. Youth is compelled to migrate to nearby cities for better job opportunity and hence the migration number has increased within last few years to quiet an extent.
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3.2.9.1 OUT COMES: The M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd.is a new project located at Velugam. There are several villages around its periphery but in 10 km radius 14 villages are include in the study area. The name of the villages are (velugam, Apti, Surangi, Karachgam, Kodad, Khadoli, Sutrakar, Vasona, Dapada, Chikhali, Khanvel, Kherdi, Udhawa, Kurze, Kochai, Luhari, Mondgaon). Population Details: Total populations have been all villages 241916. In which male 106451 and female 107912, in the study area. Religions of varlis-62.94%, Koknas-16.85%, dhodias-16.90%, Katodis-0.08%, Dublas-2.29% , Nayakas-0.08%, Kolghas-0.84% are the smallest communities in the territory and they constitute 3.31% of the overall tribal population in DNH. Education faculties: Primary Schools are available in all villages of the study area. Higher Secondary schools are there nearest town Surangi, Rakholi village. College is there nearest city in Silvassa, Vapi, Bhilad. Services: Observed that all people in the mention villages are normally traveled to the nearby city Silavssa, Vapi, Bhilad for earning. (Labors work and in company and any private sectors) The major source of income is generated from towns besides agriculture. Timely there is a highly migration suspected towards city. Health Centers & Issues: PHC are not available in all villages, but Government and private hospitals are there in nearby at Silavssa and Vapi. And health issues that skin problems, goiter, fever etc.., Problem of clean water and health issue are found in Apti, Kurze and Udhawa village. Any others Facilities: It has been into notice that few facility of Anganwadi, Asha worker and Sakhimandalare available in few villages. Gram Panchayat is between 2-3 villages. POINTS TO NOTE: In the village area an individual gets less per day income which is not more than Rs.350/- or 300 per day. R.O. Plant is not available (gram Panchayat) in the study area villages. In some villages in the study area does not have public lighting. Table. 3.14:24 Hourly Traffic Study of Surangi – Velugam Road Date 27/12/2017 28/12/2017 29/12/2017 Two Wheeler 1610 1520 1730 Three Wheeler 250 320 280 Four Wheeler 172 185 178 Truck/ Container 0 5 0 Tanker 2 4 3 Tractor 82 65 76 Heavy Vehicle 0 5 6 Public transport 53 51 55 Total 2167 2155 2328
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CHAPTER: 04 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 GENERAL Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an activity or an attempt to identify, predict, evaluate and communicate the likely environmental impacts of the proposed new project on the surrounding environment. The anticipated environmental impacts of the proposed new project would be mainly due to the operational activities. These operations can disturb the environment in various ways, such as change in air, noise level; water and soil quality of that particular area. While for the purpose of development and economic up-liftment of people, there is need for establishment of industries, but these have to be environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of proposed new project on different environmental parameters, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly Project operation in the area. Environmental impact assessment study includes: • Identification of all the probable impacts (be it positive or negative) of the various activities involved in the completion of the project. • Classification of the probable impacts i.e. positive or negative, reversible or irreversible, short term or long term. • Evaluation of the probable impacts i.e. qualitative and quantitative assessment of the likely impacts. This chapter presents the identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts with mitigation measures of the proposed new project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. effected in the baseline environmental status 4.2 PHASES OF IMPACTS ASSESSMENT STUDY In the opening phase of impact assessment, the study was conducted for screening & scoping by EIA Team for further scheduling of the EIA Study by study of records, documents & details provided by the proponent M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. At the later stage of the screening & scoping, FORM-I of EIA notification SO 1533 was filed along with the Prefeasibility report & Draft ToR and application to MoEF, New Delhi for approval of the draft ToRs. The awarded ToR issued by MoEF, New Delhi has been considered for further actions to start the EIA study. As described in sections of baseline environmental status of area, study for environmental quality of the area was started with reference to the awarded ToR and then all completed & ongoing studies were verified & confirmed to comply with the conditions of awarded ToR issued by MoEF, New Delhi. The study was conducted for 10 Km radial area from site during the Winter Season in months of October 2017 to December 2017. Primarily, studies for Identification & prediction of impacts were conducted by following assessment of baseline environmental quality with special reference to the project activities/ components and their potential stress on the environment as well as with reference to the awarded ToR issued by MoEF, New Delhi. Further, ground reality survey by site inspections, meetings with associated technical & administrative persons, technical data /document study as well as cross referencing with various subject references was done for the purpose throughout the study period. All possible impacts / stresses are identified for further study and citation of primary mitigation measures for each identified impacts/stresses. The Environmental Impact Assessment was conducted by following Analysis & Interpretation of document/record & data by expert of EIA Team and Technical Experts of Proponent,
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Scientific & Technical referencing for Identification & interpretation of probable impacts. Activity- Impact relation approach for identification of impact has been used for the present study and presented in diagrammatic form in subsequent section. After Identification, prediction of the major impact, viz., emissions & Air pollution has been done using mathematical modeling software for quantitative determination of probable impacts of emissions. In the later stage, impact assess study was conducted by the thorough study for preparation of description of potential environmental Impacts & mitigation measures as well as by following Matrix Analysis for identified impacts. The Matrix Analysis was conducted for construction as well as operation phase of the proposed project. Further Matrix was formulated for two scenarios: with mitigation measures & without mitigation measures. With the necessary details of components of EIA study & necessary document review the Draft EIA report was prepared and reviewed for necessary update for adequate and efficient presentation of the proposed project activities, environmental impacts, mitigation measures, safety & management plan etc. in EIA Report. Finally, completed studies for EIA was reviewed and verified against the Approved Terms of reference for EIA for compliance to the awarded ToR issued by MoEF. All recommendations & requirement sited by MoEF, New Delhi were carefully studied to finalize the EIA Report for submission to MoEF along with EC Application. A detailed report for the compliance of Approved ToR was prepared and covered in the EIA report as Annexure-I. 4.3 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS Identification of impacts study has been carried out in two parts. Firstly by determination of impacting activities of the proposed project, then based on the outcome of the first part, further study for determination of impacts based on types, nature & significance has been carried out to detailing all probable impacts for further study. The details of the impact identification study carried out are presented below in two different sections under respective headings.
4.3.1 PROJECT ACTIVITIES, PROBABILITY OF IMPACTS In the initiation of the impact identification, isolation of activity phase & groups of the proposed project has been performed for identification of impacting activities as well as impacts of specific activities of the proposed project. With such task, the project activities have been segregated in two main phases: Construction Phase as well as Commissioning & Operation Phase. Further, the activities of operation phase have been distributed in main groups to aggregate activities of similar type & nature in single group for easy appraisal of probable impacts. Construction Phase involves the activities related to construction activities for the project, on approval of the project from concerning authorities, activities related to transportation and installation of machineries and other infrastructures. This also involves appointment of additional employees – skilled and unskilled labour, technical and managerial staff. The impact during this phase will be localized and short-term and primarily related to civil works and erection of equipment. The duration of impact will be limited to the construction period only. Further, in very inception of the EIA study data of the project activities & component as well as study of operation has been done very cautiously & systematically. This has revealed that there would not be any major sever impacts on environment due to the proposed project except the impacts of major accident scenarios & uncontrolled release of pollutant (gaseous, liquid & Solid),which may extend out of the plant area. Further, for the EIA study the main concern for the proposed project are continuous impacts due to utility emissions, water consumption, wastewater generation & disposal and occupational hazards. However, it is marked that the impacts of the emission from the DG sets and boilers will be acceptable
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& insignificant as Diesel is used as fuel for DG set confirming the CPCB Standards and FO for boilers (wet scrubber provided as APCD). Also the impacts of the wastewater generation will be very minimal as wastewater will be regularly treated in efficient treatment and treated effluent is partially recycled back to process and cooling. The domestic waste water is reused for gardening purpose. Further, hazardous waste generation from proposed project will be ETP sludge, plastic waste, used oil & empty drums and container which will be managed as per regulatory requirement. The used oil & empty containers/drums will be sold to authorized recycler or re-conditioners and the ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF and plastic waste will be managed as per Plastic wastes Rules-2016. Thus considerable major impacts of hazardous waste generation & management are not anticipated from proposed project. In addition to these, minor incidents of spill/leak will not have serious impacts on occupational health & safety as there will not be any hazardous chemicals usage in process, however it will be controllable with adequate safety practices & preventive measures. The phase wise identified activities and the probability of impacts of those activities of the proposed are presented below. Table 4.1: Details of Project Activities and Probability of Impact Sr. Project Activity Probability of Impact No. Construction Phase 1. Land Acquisition & Site Preparation Impacts on Air, Land, Ecology, Noise 2. Impacts on Air, Ecology, Noise & Socioeconomic Transportation Activities conditions 3. Civil Works Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Noise& Socioeconomic conditions 4. Fabrication, Electrical & Other Impacts on Air, Ecology, Noise& Socioeconomic Engineering Works conditions Commissioning & Operation Phase 5. Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Noise& Transportation Activities Socioeconomic conditions 6. Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Material Storage & Handling Occupational Health & Socioeconomic conditions 7. Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Noise, Manufacturing Process Occupational Health & Socioeconomic conditions 8. Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Noise, Utility Operations Occupational Health & Socioeconomic conditions 9. Operation of Plant Machineries/ Impacts on Water, Land, Ecology, Noise, Equipment Occupational Health & Socioeconomics conditions 10. Water &wastewater Management Impacts on Water, Land, Ecology, Occupational Activities Health & Socioeconomic conditions 11. Hazardous & Solid Waste Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Ecology, Management Activities Occupational Health &Socioeconomic conditions 13. Breakdown & Maintenance of Impacts on Water, Land, Ecology, Noise, Control Equipment Occupational Health &Socioeconomic conditions 14. Impacts on Air, Water, Land, Noise, Occupational Administrative & Domestic Activities Health &Socioeconomic conditions 15. Impacts on Air, Land, Ecology &Socioeconomic Greenbelt Development & CSR conditions
After discussions with the officials & experts of proponent the diagrammatic presentation has been prepared to identify the probable impacting activities and aspects of commissioning & operation phase
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after review of project operation & documents. Based on the considerable potential of impacts, main activities of the commissioning & operation phase of project and associated environmental aspects identified for further study are depicted below as illustration in figure 4.1 whereas the detailed description regarding the anticipated impacts along with necessary details of identification, prediction & significance as well as mitigation measures are presented in subsequent sections under respective headings. Figure 4.1: Probable Impacts & Mitigation of Project Activities
4.3.2 TYPES, NATURE & SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS: The second important step & task of the impact assessment study is classification of nature & types of impacts identified for the proposed project. This task serves as the base platform for further study. Considering this, the impacts identified for the proposed project activities are studied to determine the type & nature of the impacts. The detail of outcome of this study for determination of the types, nature & Significance of the identified impacts are presented below as prepared by the Functional Area Experts in subsequent section of their respective functional areas. By using “Environmental Significance Factors” and impact score, “Overall Impact Significance” is estimated to evaluate quantification of probable impacts on environmental attributes. The “Environmental Significance Factors” are determined based on quality of the prevailing environmental conditions, prevailing stress of the study area, sensitivity of receptor and probable project specific influence of the proposed project.
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Environmental Attribute Environmental Significance Factors (ESF) 1. Ambient Environment 25 Meteorology 5 Air Quality& Air Pollution 15 Ambient Noise 5 2. Water Environment 20 Ground Water Quality 5 Surface Water Quality 5 Groundwater Quantity 2 Surface Water Quantity 7 Hydrological Pattern 1 3. Land Environment 10 Geology 1 Land use 4 Soil Quality 5 4. Ecological Environment 20 Terrestrial Flora & Faun 10 Aquatic Flora & Fauna 3 Ecological Habitat 7 5. Socioeconomic Environment 20 Demography 4 Education 2 Employment& Economy 5 Socioeconomic Activities 2 Public Health & Safety 2 Public Amenities & Services 5 6. Work Environment 5 Occupational Health & Safety 3 Work Place Condition 2
4.3.2.1 Criteria for Impact Significance Estimation:
Criteria for Impacts Scoring: (-) = Negative, (+) Positive, (0)=No Impact/ Negligible /Insignificant, (1)= Minor/Slightly Significant, (2)= Moderate/Considerably Significant, (3) = Major/Highly Significant,
OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS)= (∑ Impact Score for the Environmental parameter/10) x ESF
Criteria for interpretation of Overall Impact Significance: If OIS indicates negative impacts & absolute value of OIS >ESF than Serious impacts Required more attention and acceptable only if it can be reduced by mitigation measures If OIS indicates negative impacts & absolute value of OIS = 51% -100% of ESF than Considerable impacts requires systematic action plan & mitigation measures If OIS indicates negative impacts & absolute value of OIS ≤ 50% ESF than minor impacts requires generic action plan & mitigation measures If OIS indicates positive impacts than impact is unconditionally accepted with mitigation
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4.4 DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATIONS The proposed manmade fiber other than rayon manufacturing project is located within Notified Industrial area of Silvassa D&NH, and requires considerable quantity of water, power, fuel, human resources, machineries & utilities etc. The details of all major resources required for proposed project are described in earlier sections under respective headings. Considering the above mentioned details of resource requirements and potentials of pollution as well as above tabulated identified impacts on environment; impact statements have been prepared after necessary detailed study. The impacts statements for the proposed project as predicted & assessed are described in subsequent section under respective headings. 4.4.1 IMPACT ON AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT All probable impacts on ambient environment are considered for determination of probable impacts of the proposed project. Under the ambient environment, meteorology, air quality and noise level are considered as environmental parameters. All operations of the proposed project are considered for the assessment of the impacts from the proposed project. Initially the impact significance has been estimated to determine the need of further study as well as to determine the necessary mitigation for proposed project. Finally the impact significance for residual impacts after mitigation has also been assessed to determine the need of detailed EMP. The details of impact assessment study and necessary mitigation has been presented below in subsequent tables and paragraphs under the current section of Impacts on Ambient Environment. DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Impact on Air Quality/Air Pollution Level Construction Phase The preparation of land for construction work will have moderate impacts on air quality & air pollution mainly due to increased level of particulate resulted by mechanical operations for land levelling. This will also pose minor impacts on air quality & air pollution due to exhaust of machineries and equipment (i.e. Dozer & Tractor etc.) used for land preparation. Water sprinkling for dust suppression would be done to minimise these impacts. As the project is new, significant civil work will be done for development of buildings & structures. These will have significant moderate impact on air quality, air pollution and noise level of the local area mainly due to the particulates emission from construction materials handling & transfer as well as civil masonry work, which will result in increased Particulate level in ambient air of local area. Dust curtain and barricade will be provided to restrict the dusting within the site to minimise the impacts on air of local area. Considerably huge transportation activities for construction materials may result in contaminations of air due to the particulates escaping from the transport vehicles. The vehicular exhaust will result in marginal increase in levels of SO2, NOx, SPM, CO, unburnt HC and also noise generation. These effects will however, be temporary and reversible. Heavy Fabrications & other engineering works will be required for development of the proposed project which will have considerable impacts on air quality & air pollution due to the fine particulates & gaseous pollutants emitted from the fabrication works like metal cutting & grinding, welding etc. These impacts would be within the project premises hence the significance will not be high if work is done in designated area with all safe work measures. Commissioning & Operation Phase The commissioning & operational activities are expected to have long-term impacts on the air quality. The details of the identified impacts of these phases are described below.
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Utility operation will have minor impacts on humidity level of local area due to high evaporation losses from cooling. During the transportation of the raw materials & transport, particulates emission from transport vehicles are likely to release which may increase the PM level in ambient air of transportation route. However, this impact will be negligible and acceptable without any major mitigation as all materials are transported in closed bales or containers. Similar impacts are likely to occur during the activities of material storage, handling and transfer which will be negligible and can be mitigated by provision of proper storage with adequate ventilation & proper handling & transfer facilities. Greenbelt will have positive impact on the ambient air environment as it will act as pollution sink. The only major impacts of the proposed project are envisaged due to the operation of the utilities (Boilers &DG Sets). As the effects of emission from the utilities, level of PM, SOx, NOx, CO, and unburned fuel would increase significantly. The increase in pollutants’ level may result in different health effects like respiratory problem, asthma, bronchitis, allergic condition, effects on vision etc. Severity of these effects varies according to the level of increase of the pollutant in the ambient air. The proposed project would require 2 Boilers. FO is proposed to be used as the preferred fuel for this utilities. Beside these, 3 DG sets would also be installed to meet the power requirement during the time of grid power failure. Thus the stationary emission would be significant from the proposed project. Considering the necessity of the further study to determine the quantitative impacts of the stationary emission from the stacks of proposed project, modelling study has been carried out using the Aermod View software of Lake’s Environmental Inc., Canada. The details of the modelling study have been elaborated with necessary information of input parameters as well as outcome in form of Incremental GLCs and Predicted Ambient Air Quality in the subsequent description & illustrations. o Source Input: Table 4.2: Details of Source Input: Stack Attached To UTM Coordinates Height, Exit Gas Exit Gas Diameter For ISCST3 Mt Temp.C0 Velocity, At Top, Input mt/sec Mt X, mt Y mt Stack 1:DG set I, 500 kVA 288711.00 2228021.00 11.00 350.00 34.63 0.25 Stack 2: DG set II, 500 kVA 288722.00 2228018.00 11.00 350.00 34.63 0.25 Stack 3: DG set III, 500 kVA 288702.00 2228023.00 11.00 350.00 34.63 0.25 Stack 4: Boilers, 8MT 288680.00 2228027.00 30.00 140.00 11.00 0.6
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o Emission Input: Table 4.3: Details of Emission Input: Stack Utility Pollutant Emission rate id (gm/sec) W/O With APCD APCD PM2.5 0.00000 NOTE: PM10 0.07429 -- 1,2 DG Set . Common emission for stack attached SOx 0.06922 -- &3 I,II& III to 2 Boilers (4 MT each); NOx 0.31404 -- Same Emission rate for each DG Set CO 0.22557 -- having Capacity of 500KVA. 4 Boilers PM2.5 0.00500 -- PM10 0.02000 -- APCD provided for Boilers-Tangential SOx 2.84000 0.14200 firing low NOx burner, Wet Scrubber NOx 0.40000 0.12000 for gaseous pollutants (SOX & NOx) CO 0.10000 -- Note: Bold Values mentioned are used for modelling
o Receptors Input: Table 4.4: Details of Receptors Input: Village/Receptor Grid Coordinate Remarks (UTM Zone 43N) X, mt Y, mt Discrete Cartesian Receptors AQ 1 (Near to Project Site) 288597.52 2227864.55 The Discrete Cartesian Receptors AQ2 (Surangi) 291560.7 2229821 selected are the location selected for AQ3 (Pati) 288662.1 2235018 the ambient air quality monitoring for AQ4 (Karachgam) 291327 2225490 baseline environmental study. AQ5 (Bindrabin) 295208.4 2228840 AQ6 (Luhari) 295833.2 2232817 AQ7 (Kurze) 286952.9 2225992 AQ8 (Apti) 288438.00 2228607.00 Uniform Cartesian Grid Grid Size: 10,000mt X 10,000mt, Origin 288674.56 2228110.54 No. of X & Y receptors: 21 Nos. each Grid Spacing: X=1000 Mt, Y=1000 Mt. Origin for Discrete Polar 288680.00 2228027.00 10 Discrete Cartesian Receptor are Receptors @ 500 Mt distance selected in downwind direction (73Degree Clock wise from N) from representative source stack 4.
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o Meteorological Input: Table 4.5: Summarized Details of Meteorological Input: Directions / Wind Classes 0.50 - 2.10 - 3.60 - 5.70 - 8.80 - >= (m/s) 2.10 3.60 5.70 8.80 11.10 11.10 Total 1 337.5 - 22.5 0.07382 0.02899 0.00815 0.00815 0.00091 0.00045 0.12047 2 22.5 - 67.5 0.07654 0.01947 0.01313 0.00498 0.00408 0 0.11821 3 67.5 - 112.5 0.05933 0.01132 0.0077 0.00317 0.00045 0 0.08197 4 112.5 - 157.5 0.101 0.01585 0.00906 0.00453 0.00045 0 0.13089 5 157.5 - 202.5 0.05707 0.01268 0.00543 0.00091 0 0 0.07609 6 202.5 - 247.5 0.06929 0.0154 0.02446 0.00679 0.00045 0.00045 0.11685 7 247.5 - 292.5 0.11232 0.03533 0.04031 0.01132 0.00362 0 0.2029 8 292.5 - 337.5 0.09647 0.01857 0.02083 0.00815 0.00226 0.00045 0.14674 Sub-Total 0.64583 0.15761 0.12908 0.04801 0.01223 0.00136 0.99411 Calms 0.00453 Missing/Incomplete 0.00136 Total 1
o Mixing Height: The mixing height data were also estimated using RAMMET VIEW developed by Lakes Environmental Software. The details of estimated mixing height are presented below as graphical illustration along with average value of particular hours of the days. The estimated maximum mixing height is found to be 4000m. Minimum mixing height is found to be 479m. The average mixing height for study period is found to be 1437.95m.
Figure 4.2: Estimated Mixing Height Profile of Study Area Mixing Height m 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500
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Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov o Additional Inputs& Details: In addition to the above input details, terrain was also considered as input data for the modelling. The input terrain details for the modelling have been presented in earlier chapter 3. o Output Selections: . 1st highest 24 Hourly Average Incremental GLC
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. Contour Indicating 1st 24 Hourly highest Incremental GLC for Cartesian grid area showing Discrete Cartesian receptor. o Predicted Incremental GLC: Table 4.6: Outcome of Model: Predicted Incremental GLC: Coordinates, mt. Predicted Highest 24hr. Avg. Incr. GLC, µg/m3* Village # X Axis Y Axis PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO 1st Highest 288674.56 2228110.54 0.03022 2.19349 2.06226 9.27238 0.11675 AQ 1 (Near to 288597.52 2227864.55 0.01347 2.04239 1.98902 8.65824 0.08486 Project Site) AQ2 (Surangi) 291560.7 2229821 0.00173 0.1984 0.22406 0.84074 0.01653 AQ3 (Pati) 288662.1 2235018 0.00141 0.11011 0.13739 0.47542 0.01006 AQ4 291327 2225490 0.00586 0.88491 0.96873 3.78191 0.02113 (Karachgam) AQ5 (Bindrabin) 295208.4 2228840 0.00147 0.14504 0.17128 0.62343 0.01324 AQ6 (Luhari) 295833.2 2232817 0.00078 0.1094 0.11507 0.46619 0.00992 AQ7 (Kurze) 286952.9 2225992 0.00165 0.19472 0.1971 0.82761 0.02139 AQ8 (Apti) 288438.00 2228607.00 0.00553 0.1984 0.54067 1.87397 0.01976 * =Highest Incremental GLC for PM2.5, PM10, SOx, NOx are 24 Hourly basis whereas for CO it is Hourly basis. #= CO value is in mg/m3 o Predicted Ambient Air Quality: Table 4.7: Predicted Ambient Air Quality:
PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX, CO Location Particular µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 mg/m3 CPCB Limit Residential Area 60 100 80 80 4 Near Project Baseline 28.63 84.17 13.73 18.54 <1 Site (Dodhia) Incremental GLC 0.01 2.04 1.98 8.65 <1 (AQ1) 28.64 Predicted Air Quality 86.21 15.71 27.19 <1
Baseline 25.46 74.50 17.92 23.42 <1 Surangi Incremental GLC 0.00 0.19 0.22 0.84 <1 Predicted Air Quality 25.46 74.69 18.14 24.26 <1 Baseline 27.25 82.54 20.17 20.71 <1
Incremental GLC 0.00 0.11 0.13 0.47 <1 Pati Predicted Air Quality 27.25 82.65 20.3 20.64 <1 Karachgam Baseline 31.08 75.08 16.67 22.54 Incremental GLC 0.01 0.88 0.96 3.78 <1 Predicted Air Quality 31.09 75.96 17.63 26.32 <1 Baseline 16.58 68.75 15.71 23.13 <1 Bindrabin Incremental GLC 0.00 0.14 0.17 0.62 <1
Predicted Air Quality 16.58 68.89 15.88 23.75 <1 Baseline 30.54 79.92 16.88 21.33 <1 Luhari Incremental GLC 0.00 0.10 0.11 0.46 <1 Predicted Air Quality 30.54 80.02 16.99 21.79 <1 Baseline 25.33 76.88 16.79 22.54 <1 Kurze Incremental GLC 0.00 0.19 0.19 0.82 <1 Predicted Air Quality 25.33 77.07 16.98 23.36 <1 Baseline 27.96 77.13 17.25 23.08 <1 Apti Incremental GLC 0.01 0.19 0.54 1.87 <1 Predicted Air Quality 27.97 77.32 17.79 24.95 <1
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Figure 4.3: Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of PM2.5:
Figure 4.3: Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of PM10:
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Figure 4.4: Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of SOX:
Figure 4.5: Contour of Predicted 24 Hourly Incremental GLC of NOX:
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Figure 4.5: Contour of Predicted 1 Hourly Incremental GLC of CO:
IMPACTS ON NOISE LEVEL Construction Phase Land preparation work will have pose some considerable minor impacts on noise as temporarily noise level in the area will increase due to high noise emission from the Dozers & Tractors etc. The noise level in the local area would also increase slightly during the civil work due to the operations of high noise generating construction machineries & equipment. High noise generation in fabrication area will result in increase in noise level in local area during some operation like metal cutting, grinding and welding etc. Transportation of raw material and products will increase the movements of truck which in turn will increase the noise level. The increased noise level in such way will have effects on sleeping of people as well as fauna of the transport route. Commissioning & Operation Phase The main sources of high noise are texturizing & spinning sections of manufacturing plant will have high noise from 80 dB (A) to 100 dB (A) which can increase the noise level of process area and surrounding area. Such increase in noise level will have considerable impacts on employee engaged in process area. As the tenure of exposure to this high noise will be high due to continuous operation of manufacturing process, head ache is most likely to occur in employee engaged in this area. Also up on long time, such regular exposure to high noise may result in hearing impairment of the employee engaged in this area. Further, the impacts of the high noise outside the premises will not be major as these noise generating operations will be done in soundproof enclosed building will serve as highly effective barrier, which will effectively reduce the noise propagation outside of process area.
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In addition to the above, proposed boilers and DG Sets will be the sources of high noise. The noise generated by the utilities will be confined within the utility area. The noise level outside the utility area will be slightly higher which will have effects on normal hearing of the person engaged in the nearby area. Continuous exposure to the increased noise level in the vicinity of utility area may result in head ache in the person exposed to the noise depending on the tenure of exposure. Greenbelt will have positive impact on the ambient noise level as it will act as noise barrier. The maximum noise level outside the premises due to all activities will remain below 75 dB (A) at any time and the site is situated within the industrial Area. Hence no major issue related with adverse effects on noise of human and other fauna of the area is anticipated. C. Mitigation Measures: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Fabrication work shall be done in properly ventilated area in the shed whenever possible. Proper ventilation shall be ensured in the storage & working area during all stages of project Only DG Sets confirming applicable statutory norms shall be installed with stack of adequate height. Adequate handling & transfer system preferably closed automated system operated through PLC. Wet scrubber for boiler to control NOx and SOx. All mitigation, control & prevention measures as suggested in RA report and disaster management plan shall be provided. Transportation must be done in closed vehicles only having all safety measures and complying with HAZMAT guidelines & statutory requirements. NOISE CONTROL Adequate sound proofing and provision of highly efficient noise protection equipment for employees in Texturizing, spinning & weaving section. Turning off equipment/machinery not in use During night time, prefer to avoid high noise generating activities Proper Sturdy non-vibrating foundation with rubber/vibration reducing pads for equipment/machinery Housing of high noise generating equipment/machinery in closed area Provision of acoustic enclosure & silencer for all DG set & Boilers Boiler Shoot blowing operation shall be properly managed to eliminate impacts of high noise. Regular maintenance of the equipment & machineries including static /dynamic balancing & lubrication Provision of proper PPE (hearing protection aids) like ear muff and plug to all employee A greenbelt in and around the premises to create barrier for noise propagation Minimum transportation in night time on route passing from residential area & restriction on Loud Horns Regular monitoring of noise level with in & nearby area outside premises
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OPERATIONS OF
PROPOSED PROJECT
ewater Management Activities
ation, Electrical & Other Engineering Works PARAMETERS &ESF Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabric TOTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wast Hazardous & Solid ManagementWaste Activities Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Meteorology (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.5 2. Air Quality & Air Pollution (10) -2 -1 -2 -1 -6 -6.0 -1 -1 -2 -2 0 -1 -1 -2 -1 +1 -10 -10.0 3. Noise Level (3) -1 -1 -1 -2 -5 -1.5 -1 -1 -2 -2 -2 0 0 -2 0 +1 -9 -2.7 Total (18) -3 -2 -3 -3 -11 -7.50 -2 -2 -4 -5 -2 -1 -1 -4 -1 +2 -20 -13.2 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Meteorology (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.5 2. Air Quality & Air Pollution (10) 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -2.0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 -2 0 +1 -2 -2.0 3. Noise Level (3) 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -0.6 0 0 -1 -1 -1 0 0 -2 0 +1 -4 -1.2 Total (18) 0 0 -2 -2 -4 -2.6 0 0 -1 -3 -1 0 0 -4 0 +2 -7 -3.7
4.4.2 IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT A. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: As it has been noticed there will not be any major issue with project operation related with impacts on water environment except the high use of surface water for cooling which will result in loss of water due to evaporation. Besides, minor impacts due to the wastewater management are likely to occur. Considering this, the impact assessment for water environment has been carried out for each operation of proposed project. The details of impact evaluation & description of probable impacts are presented in subsequent table & paragraphs under the current section.
DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Construction phase: During construction phase, considerable issue of moderate to major impacts are anticipated due to the high water requirement for proposed construction works as well as due to probability of contamination of ground & Surface water resources due to contaminated runoff from site. There is no discharge of effluent outside the project premises. Hence the anticipated impact of runoff would be minor and negligible. During construction average water requirement would be around 100-200 KLD for civil works only which will have considerable impacts. However, as the water source (Reservoir dam on Apti River) is adequate to cater the demand, the impacts of water consumption would be acceptable with adequate measures reduce to consumption rate & wastage of water. Beside these, there would be no other considerable significant impact anticipated during the construction phase. Hence, it has been noticed that the probable impacts of construction phase
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would be acceptable with generic measures for water conservation & prevention of water pollution during civil work. Commissioning & Operation phase During commissioning & Operation phase, considerable impacts are anticipated in case of material handling-storage & transfer, manufacturing process, utility operation, wastewater management activities, hazardous waste management and Breakdown & maintenance of control equipment. The descriptions of identified impacts are presented below: The raw materials of the proposed project may result in considerable impacts on quality of ground & surface water resources if spilled / leak / fall on bared soil or run away causing outfall in nearby surface water body. Such probability is envisaged during the activities of transportation, material storage/handling/transfer and manufacturing process. Utility operation especially cooling will have considerable impacts on water environment in terms of depletion of water due to high water requirement in cooling to make up the high evaporation losses. Besides, small losses from boiler are also likely to occur in terms of steam losses. However the overall significance of this impact would be low as the water requirement would be met from Apti River which is an adequate source to cater the demand. Further, these impacts would be reversible & controllable as the area has high potential of annual rain fall and a considerable quantity of water will be recycled back after necessary treatment. Rain water harvesting would be done by proponent during monsoon, which will mitigate this impact to considerable extent as use of harvested rain water will be done to meet the water requirement and the drawl of surface water will be minimal. The manufacturing process & allied activities like washing & cleaning as well as utility (boiler & cooling tower) operation will have considerable impacts on water quality due to the wastewater generation. If the untreated or partially treated effluent from these activities are disposed off may result in the significant impacts on groundwater quality. Similar impacts are also likely if the untreated effluents from these activities are leaked or spilled on bared land or causing runoff outside the premises. Similarly, because of wastewater management activities, impacts on water in terms of contamination of groundwater due to seepage & percolation and contamination of surface water due to outfall of contaminated runoff resulting due to untreated wastewater are likely to arise. This will have effects on water quality due to increase level of TDS, Hardness, Alkalinity and suspended solid in receiving water body/resource. However, it has been noticed that proponent will implement 100% recycling/reuse scheme for wastewater management with provision of adequate & efficient ETP, hence such impacts will not occur in normal course of operation of the unit. Beside of this, minor impacts on water environment is likely to occur due to seepage of leachate from hazardous waste (ETP waste & Used Oil) in soil. As a result of such incident, increased toxicity of affected groundwater will result in negative effects on human and other animals consuming this groundwater as well as flora irrigated with the contaminated groundwater, which can be very minor effect as there will be no use of any toxic chemicals in this project. Similar impacts on water quality may occur due to disposal of untreated sewage generated from domestic activities. However, chances of this impact are less as the sewage will be managed by STP treatment & reused in gardening. In addition to these, Minor impacts on water quality due to operation of utility are envisaged as the pollutant emitted in air during the operation of utility may get deposited in surface water resources and on soil of nearby area. Eventually this deposition would result in contamination of surface
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water & groundwater resources of affected area. However, the level of contamination would be negligible and acceptable if proper air pollution control devices are to be provided. The failure of ETP & impervious lining of Hazardous waste storage area can cause significant negative impact on the water environment due to contamination of water resources of the area as described in above paragraphs. No major impact is identified on hydrology as the water will be sourced from adequate water resource. Rain water harvesting will have beneficial impacts on water resources of the area. There will be no impact on groundwater hydrology as ground water will not be used in any case. B. Mitigation Measures: Prevention of generation of the runoff from construction site and adequate measures to keep the run off (if generated) within the site to prevent any issue of impact outside of the premises due to contaminated run off. Minimal & optimum usage of water and prevention of wastage of water by adequate prevention of leakage & systematic usage during construction phase Adequate STP for domestic wastewater and treated water will be reused in gardening. Efficient & Adequate Effluent Treatment plant for treatment of industrial effluent and 100% recycle of treated effluent in cooling tower and process allied activities during commissioning & operation phase. Hazardous waste storage area with leachate collection line connected with ETP and disposal as per the regulatory guideline/ provisions Impervious lining of floor of material storage area, hazardous waste storage area and production area with all necessary arrangement of prevention of spread up and collection of any waste stream Water requirement shall be met only by drawl of water from Apti River Roof top Rainwater harvesting and use of harvested rainwater to meet water requirement of unit or groundwater recharging if permitted by concern authority. Implementation of all APCD as suggested for air pollution prevention for utilities Significance of Impacts As observed, the impacts of the project will be considerable and requires systematic action plan & mitigation. Even after mitigation, major serious impacts are likely to occur during Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment like effluent collection / transfer / pipeline, process safety equipment & ETP. Detailed EMP requires mainly for pollution control due to manufacturing process, material storage, utility operation & handling and wastewater management as well as for Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment.
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OPERATIONS OF PROPOSED PROJECT
ement Activities
rical & Other Engineering Works
PARAMETERS & ESF
Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabrication, Elect TOTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wastewater Manag Hazardous & Solid ManagementWaste Activities Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Change in Ground Water Quality (5) 0 0 -2 0 -2 -1.0 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 -1 -2 -1 0 -10 -5.0 2. Change in Surface Water Quality (5) 0 0 -1 0 -1 -0.5 -1 -1 0 -1 0 -2 -1 -2 -1 0 -9 -4.5 3. Load on Ground Water Resources (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4. Load on Surface Water Resources (7) 0 0 -2 0 -2 -1.4 0 0 0 -2 0 -1 0 -2 -1 +1 -5 -3.5 5. Change in Hydrological Patter (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL(20) 0 0 -5 0 -5 -2.9 -2 -2 -1 -4 0 -5 -2 -6 -3 +1 -24 -13.0 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Change in Ground Water Quality (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 -1 -0.4 2. Change in Surface Water Quality (6) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 -1 -0.6 3. Load on Ground Water Resources (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +0.2 4. Load on Surface Water Resources (7) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 +1 0 -1 0 +1 0 0 5. Change in Hydrological Patter (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL (20) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 +1 0 -3 0 +2 -1 -0.8
4.4.3 IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT a. Anticipated Impacts: For effective identification of impacts of the proposed project on Land environment has been assessed in very beginning of the task of impact assessment. The details are presented in subsequent table & paragraphs under the current section. DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Construction phase During construction phase, minor adverse impacts are envisaged and only minor impacts are noticed in case of land preparation activities & civil works. Minor impacts of these activities will occur in terms of disturbance of top soil & change in soil quality. No impact will occur on geology and minor beneficial impacts are likely to occur on landuse status of the project due to utilization of unused land in industrial zone. These identified impacts are acceptable and doesn’t require any major mitigation measures except prevention of contaminated runoff & dust generation from civil works. Commissioning & Operation phase During commissioning & operation phase, considerably significant & moderate impacts are noticed in case of wastewater &Hazardous/ Solid waste management activities and Breakdown & maintenance of control equipment. Besides, minor impacts are noticed in case of transportation activities, materials
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storage & handling, utility operation & domestic activities. Impacts of these activities will occur only due to contamination of soil. No impact will occur on geology and minor beneficial impacts are likely to occur on land use status due to greenbelt development. The identified impacts are described in details as below: Negative impacts may occur in term of contamination of soil due to mixing of heavy load of pollutants of effluent from Process allied activities and washing. This may alter many soil quality parameters (pH, soluble salt, inorganic elements, SAR, Nutrient level, Total Carbon, Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio and Biological organisms) depending on the contents of wastewater & solid causing the moderate impacts. Increase in pollutant levels of soil are most likely due to this impact, which in turn will affect the soil quality, soil fertility and depletion/reduction of soil organisms (biotic factor of soil)& fauna. These impacts will be reduced to minor & acceptable as the wastewater will be properly treated in ETP & STP for reuse to meet the water requirement. Similar negative moderate impacts would occur due to mixing of leachate from hazardous waste storage area. However, such impacts would be controlled as proponent has already planned to provide properly designed hazardous waste storage area confirming statutory requirement and disposal will be done as per statutory requirement. All leachate will be collected and treated in ETP, hence the impacts would be reduced to minor & acceptable. It is obvious that many materials/pollutants of the project can be airborne or emitted in environment during breakdown & maintenance of control equipment. Such material may get settled on soil which may in turn cause moderate and significant negative impacts similar to the above mentioned impacts in terms of soil contamination. Similarly, minor to moderate negative impact will occur on land environment in term of contamination of soil due to mixing of heavy load of chemicals on soil caused by mixing of raw materials from transportation, materials storage & handling activities in case of malfunctioning or major hazard occurred in storage & process area. Further, the particulate & gaseous emitted from the utility and machineries operation can be deposited on soil which may result in some minor impact on quality of soil. Domestic activities may also pose some minor impacts on soil quality due to dumping of untreated sewage & domestic solid waste on bared land. Greenbelt development will have positive impact on the ambient environment as it will act as pollution sink and may help in reducing the pollutant load of the soil of the local area. No impact on Geology has been identified for proposed project. b. Mitigation Measures: Domestic waste water should be reused in gardening after treated in adequate STP. During commissioning & operation phase, ETP of adequate capacity to treat wastewater prior to recycle for cooling tower and process allied activities. Properly designed hazardous waste storage area as per statutory requirementand leachate shall be collected and treated in ETP. Hazardous waste disposal shall never be done on bare land but shall be done as per regulatory provision Proper air pollution control system to control the gaseous pollutant &dust emission of the project. Proper impervious lining in material storage area as well as production area for prevention of fire hazard causing the contamination of soil. All mitigation measures as suggested by respective FAEs (of AP, AQ, WP, RH) should be implementation to eliminate the possibilities of soil contamination. Transportation activities shall be done with provision of all necessary safety measures to prevent hazards as well as to ensure containment of material close to the transportation vehicle. UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Chapter-04: Anticipated impacts & Mitigation measures (QCI-NABET Accredited) 4-19
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Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabrication, Electrical & Other Engineering Works TOTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PH OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wastewater Management Activities Hazardous & Solid ManagementWaste Acti Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Geology (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Landuse (5) +1 0 0 0 +1 +0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +0.5 3. Soil Quality (6) -1 0 -1 0 -2 -1.2 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 -2 -2 -1 +1 -10 -6.0 TOTAL (12) 0 0 -1 0 -1 -0.5 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 -2 -2 -1 +2 -9 -5.5 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Geology (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Landuse(5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +0.5 3. Soil Quality(6) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 -2 0 +2 -1 -0.6 TOTAL (12) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 -2 0 +3 0 -0.1
4.4.4 IMPACTS ON ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY a. Anticipated Impacts: The impact assessment for ecological environment has been carried out for each operation of proposed project. The probable impacts on ecological environment have been envisaged mainly due to air & water pollution potential of project and high noise generation of proposed project. The details are presented in subsequent table & paragraphs under the current section. DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Construction Phase: During construction phase no considerable impacts has been envisaged as the land acquired is in industrial zone and well connected with highway networks. However, it has been noticed that minor impacts are likely to occur due to gaseous emission, particulate emission & noise generation from land preparation activities, Civil works, mechanical works like fabrication and transportation activity. These impacts will be restricted to vicinity of project site and temporary. Hence, no major mitigation measures are anticipated and the impacts would be acceptable with generic measures like sprinkling of water to prevent dusting, dust curtaining around construction site and restriction on high noise generation during night time.
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Commissioning &Operation Phase: Major impacts on ecology due to the operation of proposed project are likely to occur because of utility emission, water & wastewater management activities and hazardous &solid waste management activities and breakdown & maintenance of control equipment as the project site is situated near forest land. The major impacts of these activities will occur only due to contamination of other environmental attributes mainly air, water & soil. Beside of major impacts due to these activities, minor impact will occur on ecology due to the noise from operation of plant & machineries and transportation activities. Minor beneficial impacts are likely to occur on ecological status of the area due to greenbelt development activities. The details of identified impacts are described in details as below: Due to utility emission impact will occur on ecological environment as secondary impacts due to environmental contamination caused mainly by pollutant & particulate emissions from project. Such environmental contamination may have very adverse effects on flora, fauna and ecological habitat. As, observed by Air Quality Modeling, mainly level of NOx & SO2 will increase considerably due to emissions of utilities which may have significant impact on local flora & fauna. Hence it is required that all mitigation measures suggested for control of air pollution are implemented. Wastewater management activities and Hazardous & solid waste management activities are likely to cause negative impacts in term of contamination of soil due to mixing of heavy load of pollutants, which may alter many soil quality parameters. The intensity and quantum of such impact may vary depending on the contents of wastewater & solid/hazardous waste causing the impacts. In normal course of project operation such impacts will not occur as the company has plan for Zero Discharge Unit by adopting scheme of 100% recycling /reuse of treated waste water but in event of untreated/poorly treated effluent or any hazardous/solid waste disposal the impacts would be considerable on receiving soil/water body resulting in impacts on ecology of the receiving soil/water body. Due to breakdown of control equipment, pollutant will enter in to the environment and it will affect the flora and fauna of the surrounding habitat. The plantation in greenbelt may also result in minor beneficial impact on ecology as the plantation may result in creation of micro habitat which may lead to beneficial impacts in terms of dwelling, resting and nesting ground for local fauna. b. Mitigation Measures: All necessary control & measures for prevention of air pollution due to emissions from utility & process of the project shall be implemented. 100% recycling/reuse of wastewater after adequate treatment in in-house ETP and STP. Properly designed hazardous waste storage area as per statutory requirementand leachate shall be collected and treated in ETP. Safety measures & action plan for prevention of spreading of materials being transported shall be provided in transport vehicles to ensure safety & protection of ecological factors during major accident. Safety measures & action plan for control and prevention of hazards associated with the materials & operation of proposed project shall be provided to ensure safety & protection of ecological factors during major accident. Creation &Maintenance of dense greenbelt in and around the company premises covering 33% of total plot area. No disposal of effluent and solid & hazardous waste on land and in water bodies.
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PARAMETERS & ESF Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabrication, Electrical & Other Engineering Works TOTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wastewater Management Activities Hazardous & Solid ManagementWaste Activit Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Terrestrial Flora & Fauna (12) -1 -1 -1 -1 -4 -4.8 -1 -1 -1 -2 -1 -2 -1 -2 0 +1 -10 -12.0 2. Aquatic Flora & Fauna (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.3 3. Ecological Habitat (10) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -1 -1 -2 0 -1 0 -1 0 +1 -6 -6.0 TOTAL (25) -1 -1 -1 -1 -4 -4.8 -2 -2 -2 -4 -1 -4 -1 -3 0 +2 -17 -18.3 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Terrestrial Flora & Fauna (12) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 +2 0 0 2. Aquatic Flora & Fauna (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. Ecological Habitat (10) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 +1 -1 -1.0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 -2 0 +3 -1 -1.0
4.4.5 SOCIO-ECONOMICS a. Anticipated Impacts: The impact assessment for socioeconomic environment has been carried out for each operation of proposed project. For effective identification of impacts of the proposed project significance of probable impacts has been assessed in very beginning of the task of impact assessment. The details are presented in subsequent table & paragraphs under the current section. DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Construction Phase As the proposed project is to be developed in notified industrial zone and company has already acquired industrial land. Hence, issue of impacts on socioeconomic environment due to loss of land will not occur. Also the construction work, fabrication works and other activities of construction will not have any considerable adverse impacts on socioeconomic environment. Minor adverse impacts on public health & safety and public amenities are likely to occur due to transportation of construction materials. These impacts would be acceptable with generic traffic management & transportation schedule. Besides these, minor but considerable beneficial impacts would occur due to temporary direct & indirect employment of minimum about 200 people for construction phase.
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Commissioning & Operation Phase Moderate considerable adverse impacts would occur on health and safety due to hazards associated with transportation, accident in material storage, utility emission, untreated wastewater disposal and increased pollution & hazard potential during breakdown of control equipment. Significant moderate positive impacts in terms of employment &economic benefit to local public are anticipated due to the direct & indirect employment potential of the project. About 515 people will be directly employed and many other will be indirectly employed due to the project, which will result in economic improvement of more than 515 families. Such improvement will also lead to the improvement in other social indicators like lifestyle, education & health etc. These impacts will be long term beneficial impacts. Increase noise level & traffic on local road passing through the residential areas will have impacts on local people in terms of annoyance due to noise, disturbed sleep, increased travelling time and annoyance due to heavy traffic. Increase noise level due to the utilities and machineries operation may have impacts in terms of annoyance in sleep as well as other noise related health problem like head ache. However such probability will be less as the noise from the proposed project will have impacts in close vicinity of the site and there is no residential area within distance of high noise propagation. CSR activities proposed by company will have minor beneficial impacts on education, socioeconomic activities, public health & safety and public amenities & services. b. Mitigation Measures Suggested Pollution prevention measures for prevention & control of pollution of Air, Water, Land & Noise Implementation of all hazards and risk prevention & control measures as suggested in Risk Assessment report Implementation of all emergency action measures and provision of all emergency equipment as suggested in Risk Assessment report & Disaster Management & Emergency Action Plan Prevention of contaminated runoff from proposed project Safe & well planned raw materials / chemical transportation Provision of maximum employment from local area Adequate management of transportation& traffic and maximum transportation through Highways. Proper public relation to prevent conflicts with local people Regular CSR activity for Social welfare & upliftment of local people
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Management Activities
ation, Electrical & Other Engineering Works PARAMETERS & ESF Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabric TOTAL OF IMPACT SCORE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wastewater Hazardous & Solid ManagementWaste Activities Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Demography (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Education (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +0.2 3. Employment & Economy (5) +1 +1 +1 +1 +4 +2.0 +1 +1 +2 0 0 0 0 0 +1 0 +5 +2.5 4. Socioeconomic Activities(2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 +1 -1 -0.2 5. Public Health & Safety(5) 0 -1 0 0 -1 -0.5 -1 -2 -2 -2 0 -1 0 -2 0 +1 -9 -4.5 6. Public Amenities & Services(4) 0 -1 0 0 -1 -0.5 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 0 0 TOTAL (20) +1 -1 +1 +1 +2 +1.0 -1 -1 0 -3 0 -1 0 -3 +1 +4 -4 -2.0 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Demography (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 0 +1 0 0 0 0 0 +2 +0.8 2. Education (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +0.2 3. Employment & Economy (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 +1 +1 +2 0 0 +1 0 0 +1 0 +6 +3.0 4. Socioeconomic Activities (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 +1 -2 -0.4 5. Public Health & Safety (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 -3 -1.5 6. Public Amenities & Services (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.4 TOTAL (20) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 +3 0 +1 +1 0 -2 +1 +2 +4 +2.7
4.4.6 IMPACTS ON WORK ENVIRONMENT The impact assessment for Work environment has been carried out for each operation of proposed project. For effective identification of impacts of the proposed project significance of probable impacts has been assessed in very beginning of the task of impact assessment. The details are presented in subsequent table & paragraphs under the current section. DESCRIPTION FOR IDENTIFIED IMPACTS Construction Phase Occupational hazards related with machine /equipment operations, working on height, manual lifting & movement of heavy goods and dusting & high noise in workplace may result in adverse impacts on health & safety of workers and work place condition. These impacts would be minor and acceptable with generic measures like sprinkling of water for prevention of dusting, PPEs, construction safety measures and properly planned execution of works. Commissioning &Operation Phase Short term adverse impacts on health & safety are anticipated due to the injury, health effects due to unfavourable work place conditions and ergonomic issues related with material handling & transportation, manufacturing process, maintenance works. Such impacts will occur mainly in terms of MSD and other injury (cut, burn, irritation eye & respiratory tract etc.) are likely to occur due to lifting or shifting of heavy goods and equipment. Rotating machineries & sharp edged
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tools/machinery can cause serious injury (like cut, fracture of bone, crushing of hand etc.) to the employee engaged in operation of the machinery. Adverse impacts on health & safety may occur due to release of pollutants in air of workplace during utility operations. Such impacts may occur in terms of major health effects like lung injury & burns of the upper airway, burn of oropharynx/ oesophagus/ stomach, pleuritic chest pain, cough and bronchospasm, conjunctival irritation and chemosis, corneal epithelial defects, limbal ischemia, impaired vision etc. Minor impacts may also occur due to fall, trip, slip, contact with hot surface, heavy lifting/transfer and other operations like utility operation, which may result in minor injury to employee engaged in project operation. Minor negative impacts may also occur due to the heavy works and minor toxic effects caused by the pollutants of the wastewater & hazardous/solid waste of the project. Such impacts will be controllable. b. Mitigation Measures: During Operation Phase Non-slippery Floor of plant & storage and be ensured that there is no liquid spilled on floor. Safety measures like safety guard around rotating part for all rotating equipment/machineries Proper ergonomic condition to ensure safe & non-tiring work place conditions Lifting & shifting of all heavy materials shall be done using trolley or fork lift. Safety plan shall be prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant. RA study for the proposed project shall be conducted & all necessary hazard/risk control/prevention measures shall be implemented before erection & commissioning of plant. (RA Study is conducted for proposed project, Refer chapter 7) Proper storage with provision of fire alarm, fire fighting systems (fire Hydrant & fire extinguisher) shall be provided for raw materials and products. All necessary fire-fighting facilities and first aid kit shall be ensured in all area of unit. All necessary PPEs, Safety & emergency equipment shall be provided for all concern employee in all areas Disaster management plan shall be prepared & all necessary arrangement for emergency action plan shall be provided well before commissioning of plant. Regular occupational health check program shall be conducted. Pre-employment & Annual post- employment health check-up of all employee shall be done. Health check of affected employee shall be done when any employee is significantly exposed to hazardous material.
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PARAMETERS Land Acquisition & Preparation Transportation Activities Civil Works Fabrication, Electrical & Other Engineering Wor TOTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (IOS) Transportation Activities Material Storage & Handling Manufacturing Process Utility Operations Operation of Plant Machineries/ Equipment Water & wastewater Management Activities Hazardous & Breakdown & Maintenance of Control Equipment Administrative & Domestic Activities Greenbelt Development & CSR TOTAL OF OPERATION PHASE OVERALL IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE (OIS) WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Occupational Health & safety (3) -1 -1 -1 -1 -4 -1.2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -2 0 0 -12 -3.6 2. Work Place Condition (2) -1 0 -1 -1 -3 -0.6 -1 -1 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -2 -1 0 -12 -2.4 TOTAL (5) -2 -1 -2 -2 -7 -1.8 -2 -3 -4 -4 -2 -2 -2 -4 -1 0 -24 -6.0 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 1. Occupational Health & safety (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 -1 0 0 0 -2 0 +1 -3 -1.2 2. Work Place Condition (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 +1 -1 -0.4 TOTAL (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 -1 0 0 0 -4 0 +1 -6 -1.6
4.4.7 IMPACTS DUE TO HAZARDOUS /NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT As described in earlier sections, the assessment of significance of impacts of hazardous/non-hazardous waste management (as activity of project) is already considered in tables of earlier sections of Air, water, Land, Socioeconomic & work environments. As seen in those tables, the hazardous/non- hazardous waste will have minor to major impacts on various attributes of environment. There will be no considerable impacts due to hazardous/non-hazardous waste management during construction phase as there will not be any hazardous/non-hazardous waste generation. The highlighted impacts of hazardous/non-hazardous waste management are presented below. During Operation Phase The hazardous waste generated after accident in unit will have many adverse impacts depending on the chemical constituents of the waste. Such waste upon mixing with soil may contaminate soil and if mixed with water it may contaminate the water. If any person exposed to such situation beyond tolerable limit may get serious health effects. The volatile content of this waste can contaminate air of the area where the waste is stored or dumped. The ETP waste may contaminate water, soil and air upon accidental release/mixing. Disposal of the ETP waste outside of TSDF may lead to considerable impacts on environment due to air, water, land contamination and also cause serious negative effects on ecological factors. This waste can badly affect human health upon exposure to it. Used oil may contaminate the soil & water upon mixing of this waste with water or soil of area where the oil is spilled/leaked. Plastic waste from process will be recycled back /sold to actual users as per Plastic wastes Rules- 2016 Empty drums/barrels/liner of hazardous materials can contaminate air up on release of the residual volatile materials in these containers. Such contamination of air may badly affect the human health
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as well as other living beings. The decontamination wastewater if disposed off without treatment may contaminate soil if disposed on land or water if disposed off in water bodies/land. Fire in the hazardous waste storage area or transport vehicles may lead to the contamination of air which in turn results on impacts on ecology & land environment as well as socioeconomic environment.
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CHAPTER: 05 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
5.1. GENERAL The analysis of alternative technology and site is an important tool for the selecting the best technologies and project location. Alternative analysis is the process of analysing the proposed location for suitability for basic necessities to operate the plant safely; this analysis also covers the environmental aspect of pollution prevention and improvement in quality of life nearby the project vicinity. The project alternatives (Technology & Site) is the course of action in pace of another, that would meet the same purpose and need, but which would avoid or minimize negative impacts and enhance project benefits. Such projects may result in specific impacts which can be avoided or mitigated by adherence to certain predetermined performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. Alternative approaches may therefore be more effective in integrating environmental and social concerns into the project planning process.
5.2. SITE SELECTION M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. propose to set up a unit located at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli - manufacture "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY"
Industrial Zone D&NH is having the infrastructure facilities, Land, water sources, transportation facilities, power requirement and TSDF facility etc. The other supporting features are briefly summarized hereunder: Availability of all basic facilities like infrastructure, communication, medical facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled manpower, raw materials, road network etc. The nearest town Silvassa is at 14.00Kms (NW) away from the project site. Bhilad Railway station is at 18.50 KMs away. Mumbai International Airport of is 116 KMs (S) km away. Good communication and transportation facilities. No R&R will be required. Hence, no need is felt to analyze any alternative site for the proposed project.
5.3. ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The technology proposed by M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd., for manufacturing of "Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY”) are one of the well-established and proven technologies available. The accuracy and operability of the processes are judged to be proven based on consistency of production, specification of products, safety as well as environmental advantages. Hence, no alternative technology has been analyzed.
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CHAPTER: 06 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6.1 GENERAL The post Environmental Clearance, environmental monitoring program serves as the key tool to keep track on performance of mitigation measures implemented & pollution control technologies installed to prevent impacts associated with various operations of the project. Environmental monitoring is the repetitive and systematic measurement of the characteristics of environmental components to test specific hypotheses of the effects of human activity on the environment. Environmental monitoring is undertaken primarily to determine the environmental effects of human activities, and secondarily to increase understanding of cause-effect relationships between human activity and environmental change. Thus, environmental monitoring is the effective observation of site conditions and work activities; and identification of potential non-compliance situations and initiation of corrective or remedial actions. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution, since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. has proposed to establish a new unit for manufacturing of Manmade Fiber other than Rayon (Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY). As the project requires obtaining prior environmental clearance, present EIA study has been conducted as per provision of SO 1533 (as timely amended). As described in Chapter-4, there would some minor impacts on environment due to the operation of proposed project. Considering the probabilities of impacts on environment, detailed impacts evaluation study has been conducted as presented in earlier chapter. Based on the predicted & assessed impacts as well as the baseline environmental status of the project area, present environmental monitoring plan has been designed, suggested & planned for implementation as post project environmental monitoring program as described below in subsequent sections under respective headings. 6.1.1 OBJECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM As described in earlier chapter, the proposed project will have only acceptable minor impacts due to emission, sewage disposal, contamination of workplace air due to fugitive & process emission and contamination of air due to major accident in storage & transportation activities. Noise & vibration generation will not a major issue as the noise level in plant will always remain well below the stipulated standard & limits prescribed by CPCB/GPCB and NIOSH/OSHA. Necessary mitigation has been suggested by EIA team and all major points have been covered in EMP for prevention, control & mitigation of these probable impacts. For regular tracking of the effectiveness of mitigation measures & EMP at specific interval, regular monitoring of the necessary environmental parameters is required to keep the records updated for review and revision of EMP as & when required. With this vision, the present environment monitoring program has been prepared with due consideration of the baseline status of the project area, various components of project & environmental attributes likely to be affected. The Environmental Monitoring Program has been scheduled for the following major objectives: To comply with the statutory requirements of monitoring for compliance with conditions of EC, NOC and CC&A To comply with the provision of Factory Act & MSIHC Rules Assessment of the changes in environmental conditions, if any, during the project operation/activities.
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Monitoring & tracking the effectiveness of Environment Management Plan & implementation of mitigation measures planned. Identification of any significant adverse transformation in environmental condition to plan additional mitigation measures; if & as required The environmental monitoring program designed with the above objective and understandings have been described in the present chapter in subsequent sections under respective heading. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. shall implement the environment monitoring programs in line with the planned schedule. The company shall ensure that the necessary requisite & facilities are made available and necessary arrangement including budgetary provision has been made as & when required to ensure regular efficient environmental monitoring activities.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM From the monitoring point of view, the important components are air, water, soil, noise and occupational health & safety. Monitoring of environmental samples shall be done as per the guidelines provide by MoEF&CC/CPCB. The method followed shall be recommended / standard method approved/ recommended by MoEF&CC/CPCB. List of preferred method of sampling/ monitoring and analysis of environmental samples in provided in the Annexure- IV of environmental method. For monitoring of workplace area methods suggested / published by NIOSH or any other authorities shall be adopted. The sampling/monitoring points/location, frequency & responsibility, parameter mentioned as following: Table 6.1: Details of the Environmental Monitoring program Sr. Type of Location of Monitoring Frequency of Duration of Parameters to be No. Monitoring station sampling & Sampling test Responsibility
1. Ambient Air 2 place within the plant Monthly- 24 hrs PM2.5, PM10, SO2,
premises In-house lab. NOX, CO (1 in downwind or External direction at between MoEF & CC 500 m. & 1 km distance recognized lab from plant boundary.)
2. Work Place Production Monthly- 8 hrs PM2.5, PM10, SO2,
Monitoring Block, Store In-house lab. NOX, CO rooms, Solvent or External Temperature, Yard MoEF & CC Humidity, Light & recognized lab Noise
3. Stationary D.G.Set, Boiler Monthly- -- For DG set & Boilers:
Emission In-house lab. PM, SO2, NOX, CO or External MoEF & CC recognized lab 4. Ambient At all sources (DG set, Monthly- At least 1 Equivalent Noise Noise Production In-house lab. hr. Level - dB (A) Utilities/machineries, or External continuous Pumps, Compressors MoEF & CC
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Sr. Type of Location of Monitoring Frequency of Duration of Parameters to be No. Monitoring station sampling & Sampling test Responsibility etc.) and at different recognized lab areas within premises (Production, Storage & transportation area, Administrative & security area, DG house, ETP etc.) 5. In case of When accidental External MoEF -- pH, EC, TDS, accidental spillage/ leakage occurs & CC recognized Calcium, spillage/ lab Magnesium, COD, leak, water BOD, Chlorides, samples Sulphates, from the Phosphate, Nitrate, affected Nitrite, Ammonia area. 6. Surface Soil 2 locations from Quarterly - -- pH, EC, Moisture, storage & greenbelt External Organic matter, area, In case of MoEF&CC Nitrate, Nitrite, -2 accidental spillage/leak recognized lab Total N, P, K, SO4 , , soil of the affected Cl-, Ca+2, Mg+2 & Na+ area 7. Greenbelt/ Greenbelt Area at Throughout -- Number of Vegetation Boundary & Garden Year at regular plantation (Units), Cover interval: Number of Survived In House by EHS Plants/Trees, Executive & Number of Poor other EMC Plant/Trees members 8. Annual Yearly As per Direction of Environmen (In-house by Honorary High tal Audit: MD, Court, Gujarat (if Environment applicable) Manager & other EMC members; External only If required by statutory provision through Approved Lab) 9. Employee Yearly- As per statutory Medical/He Through provision &
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Sr. Type of Location of Monitoring Frequency of Duration of Parameters to be No. Monitoring station sampling & Sampling test Responsibility alth Approved requirement Checkup: Medical Officer & Doctor as per OHS Plan 10. Social Throughout Employee social Aspects: year- status and issues, by PRO or HR Disbursement of Manager or fund for CSR, Socio- Designated economic person. requirement of the area as informed by local people.
All the above observations will be complied and documented by the EMC to serve the following purposes. Identification of any environmental problems that are occurring in the area. Initiating or providing solution to those problems through designed channels and verification of the implementation status Controlling activities inside the plant, until the environmental problem has been corrected. Suitably responds to emergency situations
The industry will engage recognized laboratories to carry out all necessary monitoring parameters. Qualified staff has been appointed for the purpose of Operation and maintenance of the pollution control facilities. All necessary facilities are provided to ensure full proof wastewater treatment.
6.3 DOCUMENTATION& REPORTING The records of the monitoring program shall be kept on regular basis for all aspects of the monitoring. Separate records for water, wastewater, solid waste, air, emission, soil & manure shall be prepared and preserved regularly. Immediately upon the completion of monitoring as per the planned schedule, report shall be done & necessary documents shall be forwarded to the concern person. Methodology of monitoring (sampling & analysis) shall be prepared as separate documents as SOP (standard Operating Procedure) wherever required. The records showing results/outcome of the monitoring programs shall be prepared as per the requirement of the schedule mentioned above. Regularly these documents & records shall be reviewed for necessary improvement of the monitoring plan/mitigation measures/environmental technologies as well as for necessary actions of environmental management cell. Environmental statements &/or performance report/compliance report/audit report as per conditions of EC and CC&A shall be prepared and submitted to the concern authority as per the guidelines provided by the authorities within the stipulated timeframe. CC&A and other statutory permission/consents must be obtained & renewed timely as per legal provision & guidelines. Similarly, all necessary report & forms shall be prepared and submitted to the concerned authority as per the
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statutory requirement of Environmental Acts/rules, Factory Act & MSIHC rules. Reporting of accident & other requirements shall be made in prescribed format well within stipulated time frame as per statutory requirements & guidelines. As per the requirements of state pollution control board documentation and report shall be done as below on regular basis. To obtain Consent to Operate (CC&A) under the Water Act – 1974, Air Act – 1981 & Authorization under Hazardous Waste (M, H & T) Rules, 2008 as amended. To file monthly patrak online as per requirement. To submit the Environmental Audit Statement (Form V) for the previous year. To file regular annual return as per Hazardous Waste (M, H & T) Rules, 2008 as amended and Water Cess Assessment. To submit required justifiable reply against observation made by SPCB officers during the inspection, as and when required.
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CHAPTER: 07 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1. GENERAL As per the provision of EIA Notification - SO 1533 (as amended timely), additional studies are the vital component of EIA especially when specific additional study is awarded as approved TOR condition by the concerned authority EAC or SEAC during the scoping for EIA. This section / chapter of additional studies of EIA report comprises mainly the Risk Assessment, Public Participation and Social Studies for R&R plan as per the generic structure of EIA report as mentioned in the SO 1533. In case of the present EIA study for proposed project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd, Risk Assessment Study as additional study has been given as condition in awarded TOR, which needs to be included in the EIA study & report. The Risk Assessment Study for the upcoming project has been conducted by Risk Assessment expert of the EIA team. In addition to the RA Report, Disaster &Emergency management plan is also prepared by expert. The Public hearing is not applicable to our project as the proposed project is to be developed within the Notified Industrial Zone/Estate, established before 2006 as per amended TOR No J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I) Dated 27th April 2017. Similarly, Social Studies for R&R plan have not being conducted for the proposed project as the unit is situated within notified industrial zone of D&NH and no additional land outside the industrial estate is required; and hence Rehabilitation & Resettlement is not required. The details regarding the additional studies have been described below under respective heading. 7.2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION As per statutory requirements, Public consultation is not applicable to the proposed project as the project is to be developed in the premises situated within the notified industrial zone of D &NH which is established before 2006(Ref. OM Dated 10/12/2014). Therefore, as prescribed by EAC in letter of amended TOR, Public hearing is not required for the proposed project and hence, public hearing is not conducted. 7.3. RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in work/operation, could cause harm to people/employee or surrounding, so that one can weigh up whether the system/management have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures. Accidents and ill health can ruin lives and affect company’s business too if output is lost, machinery is damaged, insurance costs increase or it have to go to court. Any company is required to assess the risks in its workplace so that it put in place a plan to control the risks. Risk assessments include detailed quantitative and qualitative understanding of risk, its physical, social, economic and environmental factors and consequences. It is a necessary first step for any serious consideration of disaster reduction strategies. Risk assessment encompasses the systematic use of available information to determine the likelihood of certain events occurring and the magnitude of their possible consequences. As a process, it is generally agreed that it includes: Identifying the nature, location, intensity and probability of a threat; Determining the existence and degree of vulnerabilities and exposure to those threats; Identifying the capacities and resources available to address or manage threats; and Determining acceptable levels of risk. As the proposed project is of manmade fibre, the probable hazards & associated risk will be due to
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Probable fire incident, mainly Pool Fire, in HSD, storage area only, as there are no hazardous chemicals involved in the process. 7.3.1. METHODOLOGY The procedure used for carrying out the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Study for risk management in industrial unit includes various tasks, which starts from defining scope & then system study, hazards identification & assessment, consequence analysis, risk assessment and planning of risk management system as well as emergency plan. The process is illustrated below in pictorial form for ready guide for methodologies adopted and level of various tasks associated with QRA.
Figure -7. 1: Flowchart of Methodology Adopted For Risk Assessment
7.3.2. IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION OF HAZARDS: As it has been described above, major hazards are associated with storage area, PRV station and Gas skid area. The cause of hazards is thus determined to be leak from storage area. Hence, for further evaluation of hazards, identification of probable hazards from leakage has been studied from cause effect network diagram. The details of identification of hazards as schematic diagram of cause & effects relation are presented below.
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Figure 7.2: Probable route of hazards & consequences
(Image source: Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants, by JoaquimCasal; Elsevier)
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A. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: There are no hazardous chemicals used in the proposed manufacturing process. Table 7.1: properties & the probable hazards of materials Diesel, CAS# 68334-30-5 Max. Storage Quantity Transportation Storage Mode Probable Hazards Through Road Fire, Explosion, Toxic, 15 KL/Month HSD tanks Tanker Pollution Physical Properties Density / Specific Flash Auto Igni. Vapour BP MP LEL/UEL Gravity Point Point Pressure 282-338°C 177 to 2.17 mm Hg 0.841 at 16°C -17.7 ° F 51.67°C 1.3%/6.0% at Atm. 329.4°C At 21 °C Chemical Properties Formula MW Stability Reactive Solubility <1 mg/mL at (C12H24)* 168.00 Stable Not Available 19° C Toxicity Inhalation, LC50 Dermal, LD50 Oral, LD50 Carcinogen Ecological NA NA NA NO 3 IDLH, mg/m Ceiling: ppm TWA: ppm STEL: ppm Not TEEL1: 100mg/m3 Available Not Available Not Available Not Available TEEL 2: 100mg/m3 TEEL 3: 500mg/m3 PPEs &Safety Measures Other Specific; if any Goggles or face shield, Breathing Apparatus Leak detection system &Alarm, Fire detection System & for emergency, Fire fighting System, Fire Alarm, Cathodic Protection to storage tank, No source proof Suit for Fire fighters. of Ignition in storage area. Note:*Approximate Avg. formula (Ref. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_fuel) (Sources: CRIS Codes, CAMEO chemical, NIOSH Chemical Database)
7.3.3. CONSEQUENCES ANALYSIS The most dangerous hazards in industries associated either or all of storage, handling, transportation and production facilities are undoubtedly those associated with the loss of containment of volatile products and their subsequent dispersion &ignition. These hazards can have minor to serious consequences based on the quantity & quality of materials released in to the atmosphere/air. Hence, to determine the probable loss due to the hazards, necessary & suitable analysis are required to be done for determination of severity of consequences resulted from the hazards. Such analysis is known as Consequences analysis. Consequence analysis provides quantitative information on the risk and potential hazards that could be caused by dispersion, fire and blasts. With this information, it is possible to improve the original design, incorporate mitigation measures, or devise hazard and management strategies to keep the risk at acceptable levels. Toxicity of the chemical is very well know hazardous properties for almost all chemicals. Besides, numbers of chemicals used in industries are flammable, in addition their toxic and volatile properties and considered for various potential air hazards. For such chemicals, modeling is required not only for the toxic threat posed by the release of that chemical, but also the fires and/or explosions that the chemical could potentially cause. If a flammable and toxic chemical modeling for toxic gas dispersion scenario need to be run first and then other appropriate modeling for fire and explosions scenarios
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requires to be done. Finally, the outcome for LOC with respect to either all or any of concentration of chemical in air, level of over pressure & heat flux/radiant heat, are considered for determination of respective the threat zone based on damage potentials of LOC determined. In many situations involving a flammable and toxic chemical, the area encompassed by the toxic threat zone will be greater than the threat zones associated with fire and explosion scenarios. Hence, it is most essential requirement to evaluate all of the scenario options before developing emergency response plan. The proposed project does not have any hazardous chemicals hence modeling of diesel has been done. Table 7.2: Result of Consequences Analysis for Thermal Radiation from Pool Fire Sr. Thermal radiation from Pool Fire (kW/m2), Distance in Meter Chemical No. 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 10.0 5.0 4.5 2.0 1.6 Worst Case Scenarios: For Total Quantity Stored Quantity (Drum) 1 Diesel (15 KL) <10 <10 11 14 16 21 22 31 34 MCA Scenarios: For Unit Storage Quantity (Drum) 1 Diesel (200 Litre) <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 10 11 15 16 (Note: NA- Not Applicable) Table 7.3: Result of Consequences Analysis for Flammable Area of Vapour Cloud Sr. Flammable Vapour Cloud Dispersion, (kW/m2), Distance in Meter Chemical No. 10% LEL 60% LEL LEL UEL Worst Case Scenarios: For Total Quantity Stored (Drum) 1 Diesel (15 KL) <10 <10 <10 <10 MCA Scenarios: For Unit Storage Quantity (Drum) 1 Diesel (200 Litter) <10 <10 <10 <10 Consequences Analysis Data: SITE DATA: ATMOSPHERIC DATA: Location: SILVASSA, INDIA Wind: 2.69 meters/second from NW at 3 Building Air Exchanges Per Hour: 0.60 meters (unsheltered single storied) Ground Roughness: urban or forest Time: June 12, 2018 1016 hours ST (using Cloud Cover: 5 tenths computer's clock) Air Temperature: 27.20° C Stability Class: B No Inversion Height Relative Humidity: 50%
DIESESL CHEMICAL DATA: Chemical Name: Diesel Molecular Weight: 168.00 g/mol Ambient Boiling Point: 282-338°C at Atm. Vapor Pressure at Ambient Temperature: 2.17 mm Hg At 21 °C Mass Burning Rate: 0.045 m" (kg/m2-sec) Heat of combustion: 44,400 ΔHc,eff (kJ/kg) Empirical Constant: 2.1 kβ (m-1) Mass Burning Rate of Fuel (m"): 0.045 kg/m2-sec Effective Heat of Combustion of Fuel (DHc,eff):44,400 kJ/kg Empirical Constant (kb): 2.1 m-1 Fuel Area or Dike Area (Adike): 25.00 m2 Distance between Fire and Selective Target (L): 1.00 m
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Wind Speed or Velocity (uw): 3.00 m/sec2 Ambient Air Temperature (Ta): 32.20 °C Gravitational Acceleration (g): 9.81 m/sec2 Ambient Air Density (ρa): 1.16 kg/m SOURCE STRENGTH: WORST CASE Scenarios: SOURCE STRENGTH: MCA Scenarios: Evaporating Puddle (Note: chemical is SOURCE STRENGTH: flammable) Burning Puddle / Pool Fire Puddle Area: 25 square meters Puddle Area: 5 square meters Puddle Volume: 15000 liters Puddle Volume: 200 liters Ground Type: Concrete Initial Puddle Temperature: Air temperature Ground Temperature: 27.20° C Flame Length: 6 meters Initial Puddle Temperature: Ground Burn Duration: 9 minutes temperature Burn Rate: 21.1 kilograms/min Release Duration: ALOHA limited the duration Total Amount Burned: 195 kilograms to 1 hour Max Average Sustained Release Rate: 9.17e-06 grams/min (averaged over a minute or more) Total Amount Released: 3.82e-004 grams
Diesel Worst Case (15000 Lit) & MCA (200 Lit): Burning Puddle / Pool Fire:
Diesel Worst case Scenario(15000 Lit): Diesel MCA Scenario (200 Lit):
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Diesel Worst Case (15,000 Lit) & MCA (200 Lit): Flammable Area of Vapor Cloud Note: Threat zone was not drawn because effects of near-field patchiness make dispersion predictions less reliable for short distances.
7.3.4. SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES FOR HAZARDS The hazards from a particular operation can be significantly reduced through good design and operation of the plant. Typical techniques to minimise hazards are: Minimising amount of hazardous materials stored on site Physical protection of the more vulnerable items of equipment Locating bulk storages in areas away from the process in properly bunded tank farms Providing properly designed bunds or containment facilities for collecting large volumes of contaminated water which may be generated when fighting fires in warehouses, process equipment etc. Constructing items of equipment to recognised national/international codes using the correct materials of construction Using pressure/vacuum relief systems properly designed to relieve to a safe location Obtaining a thorough understanding of material properties, reaction chemistry and process conditions at the design stage Minimising sources of potential leak Maintaining good security throughout the site Conducting proper safety reviews (e.g. HAZOPS) at all stages during the design of the process and maintaining the necessary safety systems thereafter Introducing appropriate safety control measures such as engineering controls, the use of personal protective equipment and provision of emergency equipment. Ensuring that equipment is well maintained and tested Emergency shut-down procedures and shut off/isolation points need to be identified and communicated to all those concerned. SAFETY MEASURES From the Risk Analysis studies conducted, it is observed that by and large, the risks will be confined within the factory boundary walls in case of fire & explosion, it will create On site emergency situations for which it will require more attention and emergency preparedness to combat such situation. To minimize the consequential effects of the risk scenarios, following steps are recommended. Plant should meet provisions of the Manufacture, storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1986 & the factories Act, 1948. The existing fire hydrant system needs to be extended in new project area as per TAC/NFPA Norms. Safe operating procedure and chemical information brochure/sheets should be prepared for hazardous material handling process. All necessary PPEs & safety equipments as
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mentioned in chemical information table in earlier sections shall be provided and kept in updated condition. Pre-employment & post-employment Employee health check-up programs shall be properly scheduled & conducted and records of same shall be regularly maintained. Safety devices and control instruments should be calibrated at least once in a year. Emergency management plan with necessary details & action plan shall be prepared for all hazardous chemical and made available in all areas of chemical handling, storage & use. Necessary induction & safety training schedule & procedures shall be prepared and implemented. Special training for safety, emergency requirement and emergency action plan for chemical risk shall be provided to all employees working with the chemicals or in area of chemical storage/handling /use/application. 7.3.5. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID ANY ONSITE & OFF SITE EMERGENCY The company is concerned about the occupational health and safety among its work force as the man power is the biggest asset to the industry. The On-site Emergency Plan is prepared and implemented as per proposed project and will be implemented. The Off-site Emergency Plan is available with the District Collector Office, Silvassa. The following safety measures are implemented and will be followed: Safety Training will be provided to the employees. Safety Alarm Systems are installed for use, in case of emergency. Emergency Control Room with emergency sirens is established. Assembly point is provided. Fire Hydrant System is installed. Fire Extinguishers are provided. Mock drills are periodically conducted and factors like response time are evaluated. Fire squad team is formed for handling any emergency situation & regular training of squad team will be conducted. First Aid Facility and training is provided. Personal protective gears and equipments is provided to the employees. Health checkups are organized at regular intervals. Safety / Health records and MSDS will be maintained. 7.3.5.1. SAFETY REGULATIONS All applicable HSE legal regulation will be followed from initial stage of the project. And it will be maintained throughout the life of the plant. As per new regulation every approval will be taken in definite time. 7.3.5.2. SAFETY IN DESIGN Most appropriate standards and codes of practice have been followed in the design and construction of the plant. Fail safe consideration: lower inventories of toxic materials, provision of safety valves, feedback controller, alarm system, relief valves, bund walls etc are provided. 7.3.5.3. SAFETY IN OPERATION Following aspects will be considered during all operations:- 1. Selection of competent manpower on the basis of Qualification, Experiences etc 2. Procedure Development for Safe operation 3. Training and awareness for Occupational Health & Safety 4. Regular review and revision of procedures 5. Review of onsite activities. 1. Procedure For Safe Operations Following guidance is available within the plant premises in consistence with the standards or practices accepted worldwide. a) Plant Manual incorporating emergency instructions related to service failures
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b) Operating instructions c) Manuals related to shutdown, start-up and maintenance d) Checklist and routine schedules e) Permit to work System f) Drawing and documents g) Pressure vessels, hoists, lifting tackles inspections h) Regular inspections of Boilers and storage tanks as per the legislative requirement. 2. Training And Awareness Besides the availability of documents all the senior and junior level employees are required to undergo Fire fighting training programme conducted by External Agencies like Loss Prevention association, Mumbai. Advanced Fire fighting programme is also conducted for specific employees involved in the operations inside any confined space or excavations. The employees are retrained / refreshed by the training programme imparted by the HSE department. A safety booklet will be issued to all new joined employees during Induction Training programme. The training is imparted for the following:- a) Usage of Personal protective equipments b) First Aid c) Basic fire fighting Awareness programmers also conducted by the each department in terms of implementation of the standard operating procedures / work instructions w.r.t specific job profile to all newly joined employees. Awareness programme will be imparted by HSE department for the following – a) Work Permit System b) Working inside the Confined Space c) Working at height d) Basic Safety standards e) Fire Fighting f) Chemical Handling g) Loading & Unloading h) System Procedures Periodic Mock drills will be conducted at interval of six month to ensure that the laid down procedures and systems are effective at the time of any major emergency. And involvement of all level employees will be must. 3. Regular Review And Revision of Procedures Conformity to the Process controls are regularly reviewed .Alarm and trip systems are checked periodically. A Comprehensive audit system is followed to ensure safe operation of pressure vessels lifting tools and tackles, cage hoist etc. The maintenance of the Fire extinguishers and the Fire Hydrant is under the purview of External agency for periodic maintenance and review under annual maintenance contract. Also the HSE departments are involved in the day to day operation and maintenance of the Fire equipments. Having carried out the threat perception and the evaluation of control & defensive measures the possible reasons to trigger of an emergency situation are assessed as under: i) Structure breakdown j) Fire k) Gas / Chemical Leakage / Spillage l) Any abnormal situation UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Chapter-07: Additional Studies (QCI-NABET Accredited) 7-9
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m) Natural calamities etc The Emergency in the plant is defined from the safety view as a Controllable situation which is likely to endanger the personnel working in that area. It can be mitigated either by employing the captive resources (E.g. A bad gas leak or a fire outbreak.) or by seeking the help of external agencies (E.g. Major Fire, explosion etc). In either of the cases, the Emergency Situation shall be controlled by adopting the steps suggested and the operations manual of respective plant facing the emergency. 7.3.6. EMERGENCY CONTROL FACILITIES 7.3.6.1. Emergency Control Centre The emergency control room shall be equipped with the following: 1) Emergency Contact & Other Important phone numbers 2) Personal protective equipments – Nose masks, helmet and torches 3) First aid materials 4) Effective communication media – phone, mobile etc 5) Plant lay out indicating the location of the Fire hydrants and extinguishers 6) Lay out showing emergency exits & storage of hazardous material storage area Transformer and Utility section, Fire Pump house exclusively. 7) Set of Safety belts, Manila rope and stretcher. 7.3.6.2. Fire Pump House The unit will require 1070.00 KLD freshwater, which will be sourced from irrigation canal (Surface water source) .The industrial operation of the unit, will require 1020.00 KLD, whereas the domestic activities will require 50.00 KLD fresh water. 7.3.6.3. Emergency Contacts The Company has prepared a list of emergency contact numbers which includes important contacts of in-house as well as external contact persons/offices/department. The emergency contact list is tabulated in below. Table 7.4: Emergency Contact Details Sr.No Internal Phone No. Mr.PradeepM.Dodhia 1. -- (Managing Director) 2. Production Manager Still to allot 3. Supervisor Still to allot 4. Shift in-charge Still to allot 5. Maintenance Department Still to allot 6. (Security-in charge) Still to allot 7. Electrician Still to allot 8. Mechanical and Utilities Still to allot 9. DCS Still to allot 10. Lab Still to allot 11. Main Gate (Security Office) Still to allot 12. Police Station Silvassa 2642033,2642057 13. Fire & Emergency Services, Silvassa 2640022 14. YogiHospital – Silvassa 2642301,2642302 15. Cottage Hospital – Silvassa 2642120,2642940 16. Flood control Room 2642106 Fire & Emergency Services, Alok Industries, 17. 2632102/107 Rakholi
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18. Fire & Emergency Services, Hindalco, Khodali 2677024/25 19. Fire & Emergency Services.RIL,Khardapada 2650705/709 20. Police Station ,Surangi 2699300 21. Police Stations/Department Police Control Room 100 Silvassa 2642033 Surangi 2699300 Khanvel 2677233 Rakholi 2633004 Fire Station 101 22. Fire & Emergency Services, Silvassa 2640022 23. Yogi Hospital – Silvassa 2642301 24. Cottage Hospital – Silvassa 2642120 25. Haria Hospital 2426153 26. Ambulance 102 27. Blood Banks Vapi 2430654 Silvassa (Red Cross) 2640577 28. Flood control Room 2642106
7.3.7. EMERGENCY ACTION GUIDELINES 7.3.7.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. No non-emergency vehicle will be allowed to enter the site. 2. The TO will ensure that roads are free for easy and rapid movement of Ambulance and Fire Engines. 3. Telephones will be used only for emergency plan communications. All incoming/outgoing call not connected with the emergency will not be permitted. 4. The AO will count heads of all people on duty (incl. Contract labour) 5. The people not connected with emergency duty who have collected at the assembly point will remain there and not be allowed near the accident site. 6. Use of lift is to strictly prohibit at the time of Emergency. 7. During emergency situation visitors will be taken care of by concerned person being visited. 8. The Tech. Director or the person nominated by Tech. Director will be responsible for reporting the emergency to the management & media. 9. After thorough checks of the affected areas and discussions with the appropriate authority, the emergency should be declared over by the EC and routine operations can be commenced. 10. A company car will be maintained for use in emergency round the clock on all the days of the year. 11. Search of personnel at certain locations like – toilets, terraces, contractor workshop and any isolated areas, areas under the work permit system shall also be checked. A. FIRE Sources of fire can be due to Electrical short circuits, by conduction / convection from the external sources (fire pit, communal waste disposal by open air incinerations etc), Friction or increase Vapour pressure in the transportation vehicle of flammable Liquid, sudden rise in the atmospheric temperature, volatile vapours of chemicals in contact with heat sources like hot plates or processing locations, Flames in the Welding torch, Gas stove in canteen. Following are the possible types of Fires in an Emergency situation. A Class Fire due Organic materials like Paper and Cardboard boxes. Extinguishing media –
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Water type fire extinguishers, sand and water. B Class fire due to Light / Heavy Liquid chemical, storage and transportation, Diesel storage tanks, Organic solvents in the lab. Extinguishing media AFFF (Aq. foam film forming media) and the Fire Monitor operated with AFFF and Fire hydrant System. C Class fire due to LPG, acetylene, ammonia and Oxygen Gas cylinders used for Domestic & Industrial purposes respectively. Dry chemical Powder type fire extinguisher or CO2 extinguisher can be used to extinguish the C class Fire. E Class Fire due to electricity. Preferably use CO2 and in the absence of CO2 use DCP type fire extinguisher. Electrical Panels, Transformer Yard and other electrical installations / connections are the sources of E Class Fire. The details of fire fighting in chemical storage area are described in emergency response plan for all chemicals. The procedures of fire fighting with the suggested media, as suggested, shall be similar to the NG fire. According to the nature of an emergency situation for Natural gas pipeline & PRV Station, following steps to be taken: B. IN CASE OF FIRE As soon as a fire is seen in our premises or office, break the glass of manual call point (MCP) that will give fire alarm in control room & security office or as soon as a fire is seen in our premises or office, immediately call for help. Alert all employees. Extinguish the fire by using appropriate fire extinguisher.
Do not use DCP type fire extinguisher on computer fire, use CO2 type. Use fire hydrant system available in the premises. Follow all instruction of ‘INCASE OF FIRE’ board displayed at all offices. If it is a major fire, call Fire Brigade. If the fire spreads and becomes uncontrollable the office premise is evacuated the employees vacate the place by following safe escape routes marked in premises or coordinator taking charge directs the safe evacuation of the premises. Fire Brigade carries out the further fire fighting operation. The employees get assembled at safe assembly point earmarked in the premises. Informs the Control room and Emergency Controller in case of further help. In case of collapse of building, immediately inform to the control room and Emergency Controller, call fire brigade and police to control the situation, evacuation of the premises and shifting of the injured. If it is safe and possible, shift the important documents, files valuable data, cash etc. to safer place. Direct the external agencies on safe escape route. Details on fire, building plan, drawings of the buildings, nearby facilities and hazards etc. Ensure that the relatives of the injured persons are informed. The visitors are guided properly up to the place of Assembly Points by security or the employee to whom visitor has come to meet. The emergency exits gate made known to visitors, and in case of emergency where to assemble is informed. C. EVACUATION OF THE PERSONS The decision to evacuate the persons is to be taken by the incident controller, in consultations with Emergency Controller.
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The persons to be informed about the reason for evacuation prior to evacuation as information given to them will result in safe & easy evacuation. 7.3.7.2. CHEMICAL HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Following are the possible types of hazards due to chemical spill, leak & exposure of employees. Environmental Contamination & Toxic Effects due hazardous /non hazardous materials with little or more effects on biotic communities (plant, animals & human) especially engaged or exist in the area of contamination air, water & soil.
Fire & explosion primary fire & explosion due to leak of NG from pipelines in gas skid area & PRV station, secondary fire due to combustion of some combustible raw materials (Spin Finish Oil and Finished products-Yarns)
Damage to exposed facilities & structures due to reactive properties (like corrosive, exothermic & endothermic reaction etc.) of spilled or leaked chemicals Focusing on these probabilities, emergency response plan for the chemicals have been formulated. The details of emergency response plan for chemical accident is described in Annexure V with respected to the physicochemical properties & probable hazards of the major identified chemicals raw materials of continuous polymerisation unit for manmade fibre production.MSDS of high speed diesel is provided in annexure-V:
7.3.8. DECLARING NORMALCY Soon after the process of evacuation and extinguishing or controlling an Emergency, the Emergency controller shall declare Normalcy of the situation .This shall be declared at the Emergency Assembly points after ensuring the head count. He shall brief the assembly about the occurrence, magnitude and the methods of controlling that particular emergency .An emergency siren can also be sounded for declaring the Normalcy. 7.3.9. PLANT START UP The Concerned department heads shall ensure the availability of the manpower for safe start-up of the process, equipment or plant. The site of incident shall be checked further for any corrective and preventive actions by the HSE department in coordination with the concerned department and shall report to the top management within 24 hours from the time of occurrence of an emergency.
7.4. SOCIAL STUDY AND R&R ACTION PLAN The proposed project of M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. is to be setup in the notified industrial zone of U.T. of D&NHas per amended TOR No J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I) Dated 27th April 2017 proposed project does not require any public land for the project. Therefore, issue of displacement of any population or public facility/utility or property does not arise for the proposed project. Considering this, social study for R&R plan has not been conducted because there will not be any requirement of Resettlement & Rehabilitation actions for setting up the proposed project.
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CHAPTER: 08 PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1. IMPROVEMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURES Project benefit focus on those points which will become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development, Social development, employment and other tangible benefits due to project. Proposed project has a potential for employment of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled employees during construction phase as well as operational phase. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. is a new proposed manufacturing unit which is going to engaged in manufacturing of Manmade Fiber other than Rayon (i.e. Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY".). The proposed project will be within the Industrial zone of D&NH. For the proposed new project, the company intends to procure the available latest technology for manufacturing the proposed products. The project requires to obtain EC and the present study has been carried out for the same. The proposed project site is well linked with national highway and is situated in close proximity of the Industrial zone of D&NH having all required infrastructures. Therefore infrastructural development because of proposed project will not be major, but improvement in public infrastructure due to CSR is anticipated. 8.2. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL Infrastructure will get improved and enhance the employment opportunity for both skilled and unskilled person from nearby area. Direct employment as well as indirect employment due to ancillary services will be given to the local people and thereby the socio-economic status of the local people will be improved. The proposed peak manpower requirement during construction and commissioning would be around 200 persons. Besides, for operation of the proposed project about 515 persons will be employed directly with priority to local people. Thus, the activities of proposed will require considerable manpower which will be beneficial to employment structure of local area as maximum recruitments will be done from local area. Further, the indirect employment via contractual works, transportation activities & local economic activities like food stall and other shops will also add in the employment potential of the proposed project. Thus the potential of employment will be considerably beneficial to the local people. 8.3. OTHER TANGIBLE & INTANGIBLE BENEFITS As mentioned earlier sections, the proposed project is to be setup for production of manmade fibers other than rayon which are the materials of good market potentials. These products of company will have winning competition with other producer or open market supply. Considering this, company can have good share in state’s & country’s economic status. Company has planned to spend Rs.97.98 Lakhs/Annum for CSR activities. Which will result in development or improvement of many public amenities/facilities of the area. This CSR activities will also be helpful to improve quality of life as well as improvement of Health, Education and skill of local people. Also Company will pay the taxes & other levies, which will be considerably beneficial to the Government Exchequer. Besides the development of industrial unit in vacant plot of a notified industrial estate will significantly beneficial to the local industrial development. Last but not least, our unit is making the raw materials from PET. PET bottle waste is the biggest issue in our current environment because of non-biodegradability. We are reusing the waste PET bottle and making a step forward to beat the plastic pollution and swachh bharat.
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CHAPTER: 09 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9.1. Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis As per EIA Notification 2006, this Chapter of the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage. As per the ToRs awarded by Moef, New Delhi, vide TOR Letter No. J-11011/146/2016-IA II(I) dated 02/08/2016 for the proposed project; the Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis is not applicable and hence has not been prepared.
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CHAPTER: 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1. GENERAL M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. proposes to setup a new unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230 to manufacturing production of “"Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap), Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules and Polyester Texturized Yarn from POY/FDY". The proposed project being Manufacturing of “Manmade fiber other than Rayon” falls under Category-B, but due to the applicability of General Condition no. iv (interstate boundary falling within 5 Km radial distance from the proposed project site), this project is considered as Category-A project. In line with the provisions of SO 1533, company has conducted the EIA study through the NABET accredited consultant –Unistar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Vapi with respect to the awarded ToR as described in earlier chapter. A detailed impacts identification, prediction and assessment study has been conducted as described in earlier chapter – 4. The EIA team cited some necessary mitigation measures for the major impacts identified for proposed project. Considering those mitigation measures and requirements to prevent &/or control/minimize the probable major impacts, the present Environmental Management Plan for the proposed project has been prepared as a part of the EIA report as per the requirement cited in EIA Notification-SO 1533 (as amended timely). The detailed descriptions of the formulated EMP, as finalized by the FAEs under guidance of EIA coordinator have been presented in the present chapter under subsequent section with respective heading. 10.1.1. Environmental Policy: M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. is committed to protect & conserve environment by preventing environmental impact of its activities. The key points of its strategy to achieve this are: M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd will always prefer to adopt recovery, recycling & reuse of resources including chemicals and water M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd is committed to reduce the wastes by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd will always conform to relevant environmental legislations & standards and prepare & implement the environmental management system to report any non- conformity, violation & infringement. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd will measure its impact on the environment through regular environmental monitoring program and set targets for ongoing improvement. M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd will always ensure to report its non-conformity, environmental performance to the stakeholders and concern authority/party M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd will implement a training program for its staff to raise awareness of environmental issues and enlist their support in improving the Company's performance. 10.1.2. OBJECTIVE: Primary objectives of this EMP are to provide an environmental management manual for use by management & staff involved in the operations of the proposed project of the company and to provide information to regulatory authorities regarding the environmental management practices that will be implemented throughout the life of the project. The EMP has following secondary objectives: To describe mitigation measures that will be applied during all the phases of the project;
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To identify the policies and principles that are to be put in to the place to ensure that the proposed mitigation measures are effectively implemented including managerial arrangement that will be applied in the event that the mitigation measures prove ineffective or unforeseen environmental impacts arise; To describe the environmental monitoring programs that will be implemented to verify and manage predicted effects, confirm performance of mitigation measures and improve environmental protection strategies of company To describe resources that will be made available to implement the recommendation of the EIA including staffing and training requirements To describe the arrangement that will be put in place for consultation & participation of interested & affected parties during project operations. 10.1.3. PURPOSE The present EMP provides an outline of the EMP, as well as brief description of the project and summary of the applicable regulations. The purpose of this document is to describe the structure of the EMP and to provide a guideline for completing it as the project progresses. Also, the purpose of this EMP is to provide necessary documented procedures for requirements cited for necessary legal/Statutory clearances/Consents/Licensing/Permission especially Environmental Clearance as per Environmental Protection Act & EIA Notification-SO 1533 (as amended time to time) and CC&A under Air & Water Acts (As amended time to time). The EMP is intended to be a working document during the tenures of various operations of the project and as such will require periodic review and update. 10.1.4. SCOPE The present EMP is prepared for only the impacts identified during the present EIA study and it does not cover EMP for the unforeseen impacts. It covers mainly aspects that are relevant for the major impacts causing activities of operation phase as identified in the earlier chapter-4. The present EMP covers the detailed EMP for construction phase as no major considerable impacts has been identified for the project construction phase. However, generic action plan for environmental protection during construction phase has been outlined to provide guideline to the proponent for environmental protection during the phase. The EMP is a subordinate document to the present EIA report. The present EMP is valid for one year of operation of the proposed project after that necessary review & update in the present EMP will be required to address unforeseen impacts and non-conformities.
10.2. BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The company has made capital provision of Rs. 500 Lakhs for the environment management system. Company has also made provision of recurring cost @50 Lakhs /Annum for EMS and for CER 97.98 per annum for five year. The details of these budgetary provisions are presented below.
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Table No. 10.1 Budgetary Provision for EMS Sr. Particulars Proposed No. Amount (In Lakhs) Capital Cost 1 Air Pollution Control & Noise pollution control 75.00 2 Water & Wastewater Management 300.00 3 Solid /Hazardous Waste Management 30.00 4 Greenbelt & Ecological Conservation & Protection 20.00 5 Occupational Health & Safety 75.00 TOTAL 500.00 Recurring Cost 1 Water and Wastewater Management 24.00 2 Air Pollution and Noise Control 7.00 3 Solid/Hazardous Waste Management 8.85 4 Occupational Health & Safety 6.75 5 Greenbelt, soil & Ecological Conservation & Protection 3.40 TOTAL 50.00 CER 97.98
10.3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL The company has already formulated the environment management cell with vision to improve the efficiency of environmental actions and to operate the planned EMP requirements as suggested in the present chapter. Environmental Management Cell has been formed for efficient & easy operation of environment management system & operations thereof. The illustrative presentation of the suggestive EMC is presented below in Fig- 10.1. As indicated in organogram, the Director of the company will lead the EMS as head of the Environmental Management Cell. Director will be assisted by Plant In-charge for day to day activities of EMC. Plant In-charge will guide the subordinate staff members- Environment & safety Manager, Medical Officer & PRO/ Welfare officer for necessary action plan & activities of environmental management plan. PRO will look after the issues related with government offices, public and other stakeholders for necessary operation including statutory proceedings. Environment & safety will look after the technical operations including environmental monitoring and efficient operations & maintenance of pollution control equipment/machineries and safety related matters etc. The Lab in charge will look after the operations of in-house monitoring & analysis of environmental samples. Approved environmental laboratory/consultant will also be appointed for the operations related with third party environmental monitoring, environmental audit (as & when required) and other techno-legal environmental services. The Operators will look after the plant level operations including ETP and STP operation, APCD Operation, Process and Utility operations to ensure that all instructions & action plans issued by superior authorities are efficiently followed & implemented to prevent environmental pollution & operational hazards. Primarily the Environment & safety manager will be responsible for all technical non-conformities of EMS and he/she is responsible to prepare necessary documents & report for day to day compliance to stipulated EC/ NOC/ CC&A Conditions as well as other statutory & voluntary requirements. All necessary standard operating procedures for technical matters of EMP will be prepared by Environment & Safety Manager whereas the standard operating procedures administrative operation UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Chapter-10: Environmental management plan (QCI-NABET Accredited) 10-3
M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. ,Velugam D & NH EIA Report for proposed manufacturing of Man-made fiber (Other than Rayon) will be prepared by PRO. The standard operating procedures will be prepared well before the inception of operation phase of the project and the Plant In-charge will check these SOPs. After necessary corrections, Plant In-charge will forward these SOP to the Director for approval and approved SOP will be controlled by responsible personnel. The approved copy of these SOP will be issued to concerned personnel for day to day operations. Up on citation of any non-conformities/non-compliance in EMP and related operations, Environment & safety Manager/PRO will immediately report to the Plant In-charge with necessary report/document. The Plant In-charge then will call up a meeting on urgent basis and will issue an action plan to close the non-compliance/non-conformity. If the issue of non-conformities/non-compliance is cited to be serious or major, Plant In-charge will consult Director of the company and according to the instruction of the Director, further action plan will be issued by Plant In-charge to all members of EMC. The environment & safety manager /PRO by help of other personnel of EMC and company will start operation to resolve the issue of non-conformities/non-compliance and he/she will regularly update the Plant In-charge for the current status. Similarly Plant In-charge will give instruction to PRO for necessary actions required to be initiated at administrative level including necessary proceeding with other organization, govt. offices & public etc. All official declaration about the non-conformities will be made by the Director. Such declaration can also be made by Plant In-charge after authorization by the Director. Whenever required information or report of non-conformities will be submitted or issued to govt. offices or public by PRO in line with the necessary instructions given by Plant In-charge. Figure: 10.1: Environment & Safety Management Cell
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Approved Consultant, Operators Chemist
Lab & Auditor
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Responsibility of ESMC Members Director: Overall responsibility for environmental & safety performance of the Company as well as for EMP & safety Plan implementation Decision-maker on applicable policies & legal requirements to the Company Review reports of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant Approves changes to the EMP & safety Plan, as necessary, as part of an adaptive approach to environmental & safety management of the Company Approval of financial budget for EMP & Safety Plan Ensures all resources including human resources, mechanical facilities, Plants & technologies etc. required for environment & safety are made available Responsible for working & communicating with stakeholders
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Plant In-charge: Develop an environmental unit, headed by the Manager Production to implement EMP & Safety Plan Check the EMP & Safety Plan Prepared by Environment & Safety Manager Management, implementation, monitoring and compliance of the EMP & Safety Plan and conditions of all legal clearances including compliance with applicable legislative act & rules etc. Supervision & performance monitoring of all staff, contractors and subcontractors Review of EMP & safety Plan performance and implementation of correction actions, or stop work procedures, in the event of breaches of EMP & safety Plan conditions, that may lead to serious impacts on local communities, or affect the reputation of the project Ensures all resources including human resources, mechanical facilities, Plants & technologies etc. required for environment & safety are made available Ensuring timely action for necessary maintenance of resources (like safety & emergency equipment, machineries, equipment, technologies, plant etc.) required for EMP & safety performance as part of an overall commitment to continuous improvement Checking of draft financial budget for EMP & Safety Plan and submitting final budget for EMP & Safety plan to Director Ensure effective communication and dissemination of the content and requirements of the EMP & safety Plan to staff, contractors and subcontractors Assisting the Staff & contractor with implementation of EMP & safety Plan and sub-plans Monitoring of Environmental & safety performance Ensure safety at all stages of works with special emphasis on high hazard areas Report environmental & safety performance of the company directly to Director& concern authorities Prepare environmental & safety reports summarizing project activities and representing the project at different meetings as required Ensuring effective community liaison and fulfilling commitments to facilitate public consultation throughout the project cycle Environment & Safety Manager Preparation and implementation of the Environmental Management Plan & Procedures Preparation and implementation of the Safety Plan & Procedures Preparation and implementation of the Environmental Monitoring Plan, Procedures & Schedule Supervision of staff & contractor performance of implementation of the Environment Management Plan & Safety Plan Reporting any incidents or non-compliance with the EMP & Safety to the Plant In-charge Ensuring adequate training and education of all staff & contractors involved in project operations Ensures all resources including human resources, mechanical facilities, Plants & technologies etc. required for environment & safety are functioning efficiently Ensure that all personnel and subcontractors are informed of the intent of the EMP and are made aware of the required measures for environmental compliance and performance Making recommendations to the Plant In-charge regarding EMP & safety performance as part of an overall commitment to continuous improvement
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Informing the Plant In-charge regarding necessary requirements & maintenance of resources (like safety & emergency equipment, machineries, equipment, technologies, plant etc.) required for EMP & safety performance Preparation of draft financial budget for EMP & Safety Plan Arrange human resources as directed by Plant In-charge for implementation of EMP & safety Plan Inform Plant In-charge about any issue of non-compliance and obstructed performance in EMP & safety observed in administrative actions Perform various tasks like Public relations, liaison and communications as directed by Plant In- charge. Assist other team members to prepare records and data as required for assessment of EMP & safety performance Chemist Implementation of the Environmental Monitoring Plan & schedule for various required monitoring works as directed by Environment & safety Manager Guiding concern authority for environmental compliance in line with the obtained environmental monitoring reports/results. Prepare and maintain records and all required reporting data for submission to the Environment & safety Manager During work, maintain safety at all stages of work with special emphasis on high hazard areas Informing the Environment & Safety Manager regarding requirement of resources (like chemicals, tools, equipment, instruments, machineries, etc.) required for EMP & safety performance Operator Implementation of the Environmental Management Plan & procedures for Plant Operations (ETP, STP & APCD) as directed by Environment Manager Ensure that all personnel and subcontractors working under or with him/her are informed of the intent of the EMP and are made aware of the required measures for environmental compliance and performance Inform Environment Manager about any issue of non-compliance and obstructed performance in EMP Prepare and maintain records and all required reporting data for submission to the Environment Manager During work, maintain safety at all stages of work with special emphasis on high hazard areas Informing the Environment & Safety Manager regarding requirement of resources (like chemicals, tools, equipment, instruments, machineries, etc.) and requirement of necessary maintenance works required for EMP & safety performance. Helpers Implementation of the Environmental Management Plan & procedures for various operations/activities assigned to them as directed by Environment Manager Inform operator & Environment Manager about any issue of non-compliance and obstructed performance in EMP Assist superior as required to prepare records and data as required for assessment of EMP & safety performance During work, maintain safety at all stages of work with special emphasis on high hazard areas
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Medical Officer (will be outsourced) Implementation of the Medical & Health related plans & procedures required for Environmental & Safety Management as directed by Plant In-charge Inform Plant In-charge about any issue of non-compliance and obstructed performance in EMP & safety Assist other team members to prepare records and data as required for assessment of EMP & safety performance During work, maintain safety at all stages of work with special emphasis on high hazard areas Contractors Implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for contract work as directed by Environment Manager Prepare and maintain records and all required reporting data as stipulated by the EMP, for submission to the Environment Manager Ensure that all personnel and subcontractors working for him/her are informed of the intent of the EMP and are made aware of the required measures for environmental compliance and performance Inform Environment Manager about any issue of non-compliance and obstructed performance in EMP During work, maintain safety at all stages of work with special emphasis on high hazard areas Environmental Consultant Report to Plant In charge & Director and other concern party on project compliance with environmental and commitments in the EMP & EIA and other applicable standards Prepare various documents & records to meet the requirement of environmental service works awarded
10.4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.4.1. AIR QUALITY AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Air quality changes due to emission resulted from DG Sets and boiler operations Transportation, storage & handling of raw materials causing impacts due to fire hazard in terms of contamination of air quality of the affected area Contamination due to emissions caused by Major hazards associated with utility operation EMP for Air Pollution Prevention: Director & plant In-charge shall ensure that: o All Stacks (with sampling/monitoring port, adequate internal diameter @top and adequate height) mentioned & recommended in earlier chapter 2 & 4 of the present EIA report has been provided well during construction phase prior to commissioning of plant to prevention & control the pollution due to stationary emission during commissioning & operation phase. o All stacks are in good condition throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. o Provision of wet scrubber for boiler to control SOx & NOx. o Regular inspection & maintenance/modification of stacks as required are done throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit.
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o Prior to commissioning of plant, properly planned well-ventilated area is designated & provided for in the factory shed for storage of raw materials and process area to reduce built up of particulates and gaseous pollutant o Ventilation facilities in the all storage areas & process area in good condition throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. o Properly formulated & timely updated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for all pollutant emitting activities & sources for prevention of pollution/contamination of work place air & ambient air of surrounding area have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager also shall ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. o Transportation, handling & storage of the materials shall be done as per statutory requirements, HAZMAT and guidelines issued by concerned authorities. o The trucks/vehicles used for the transportation of materials shall be approved by concerned authority and the driver shall be well trained to overcome the safety issues occur during the transportation. All necessary safety & emergency equipment must be provided in vehicles. o Use of low sulphur FO as fuel with adequate AFR in all boilers o Proper & adequate handling facilities & procedures shall be provided to prevent fugitive emission from handling of all materials & wastes of the project. o Raw material storage area shall be provided with fire detection system (if possible) & firefighting facilities like hydrant & fire extinguishers. The supervision by Environment & Safety Manager shall be done on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy of the implemented mitigation measures including installed air pollution control devices o The functioning of all concerned employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs are implemented properly to efficiently prevent air pollution issues Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed for prevention of air contamination/pollution within the premises and in surrounding area. o All air pollution control devices and other air pollution prevention measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of APCD to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Storage & Handling of Materials . Operation & Maintenance of Stacks . Utility Operation & Minimisation of Utility Emission . Hazardous/Solid waste Collection, Handling & Storage o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observation
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. Operation Time of Utilities & APCD . Power & Resources Used for APCD . Attendance register for employee engaged with APCDs . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . APCDs & stack Maintenance Log o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for APCDs & other Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Director, plant In-charge and environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all Administrative actions & measures as mentioned in the later section are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. Resources Structural: Stacks with sampling port with adequate height & internal dia. At top (Stack Attached to DG set, Stacks Attached to boilers with APCD), Properly Designed well ventilated Storage & process area, Efficient Ventilation Facility, Air quality & Emission Monitoring equipment/instruments as required, Power Source. Other: Adequate Human Resource, uninterrupted power supply to all APCD, chemicals & all required requisites for analytical works for sampling & monitoring of Air & Emissions Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that monitoring of ambient air quality, work place air quality and all emissions (Particulate matters, SO2, NOx & CO) are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform assessment of Ambient Air, workplace Air & Emissions from DG sets & Boilers. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures for air pollution prevention & Control: A. Scrubber for Boiler: Rs. 2.00 lacs B. Stacks for utilities: Rs. 20 lacs o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for air pollution prevention & Control: A. Maintenance of APCDs: Rs.2.00 lacs per annum B. Chemicals for APCDs: Rs.0.75 lacs per annum C. Monitoring: Rs.2.50 Lacs per annum
10.4.2. WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION & CONTROL Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Water quality changes due to contamination resulted from accidental spillage/leakage of hazardous waste during storage, handling & transfer Water quality changes due to contamination resulted due to leachate of solid wastes of the project
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EMP for Operation Phase Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant, ETP (2500KLD) as well as Wastewater collection pipelines and related arrangements in process & utility areas as well as material storage area as mentioned & recommended in earlier chapter 2 & 4 of the present EIA report has been provided well during construction phase prior to commissioning of plant to prevention & control the water pollution due to wastewater generated during the commissioning & operation phase of the project. o Prior to commissioning of plant, STP (50 KLD) as well as sewage collection pipelines and related arrangements in domestic activity areas as mentioned & recommended in earlier chapter 2 & 4 of the present EIA report has been provided well during construction phase prior to commissioning of plant to prevention & control the water pollution due to sewage generated during the commissioning & operation phase of the project. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all storage areas, process areas and areas are provided with impervious lining and wastewater /runoff collection line connected with collection tank of ETP or emergency storage tank. o Prior to commissioning of plant, industrial waste storage areas are provided with impervious lining and leachate collection line connected with collection tank of ETP as per the guidelines of MoEF/CPCB/GPCB. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all necessary resources as mentioned in later section for efficient operation & functioning of ETP and STP have been provided to ensure proper treatment of wastewater generated from the operations of the proposed project. o ETP, STP and allied facilities including pipeline, equipment & machineries are in good working condition throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. o Properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for all wastewater generation activities & sources for prevention of water pollution have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager before commissioning of plant. Director, plant In-charge and environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o 100 % reuse of the treated industrial wastewater for cooling tower makeup & process allied activities and 100% reuse of treated sewage for irrigation of greenbelt have been done throughout the project life o Reduce wastage by preventing leak/spill from pipes, taps/valves etc. o Regular recording of water consumption using flow meter o Regular inspection, control & necessary maintenance for reduction of water loss o Reduction of wastewater generation rate by minimal use of water for various industrial activities and by prevention of leakage from tap/valve and pipeline. o Continuous attempts to reduce pollutant load in effluent o Provision shall be made for alternative treatment option for effluent generated clean-up operation undertaken during emergency/major disaster. o Maintaining records of water consumption, wastewater generation & reuse and raw (intake) water as well as treated &untreated wastewater characteristics. o Maintenance of good housekeeping to avoid contamination of storm water.
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The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the ETP and STP as well as all other implemented mitigation measures including reduction of wastewater from operations. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for water pollution prevention are implemented properly to efficiently prevent water pollution issues. Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed for prevention of water pollution. o ETP, STP& all other water pollution prevention/ control measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of ETP, STP & other mitigation measures implemented for prevention of water pollution to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Storage & Handling of Materials with precautions for prevention of spill/leak . Operation & Maintenance of ETP and STP . Process Operation & Minimisation of Wastewater generation . Solid waste Collection, Handling & Storage o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Operation Time of ETP and STP . Power & Resources Used for ETP and STP . Attendance register for employee engaged with ETP and STP . Analytical Results of water, Treated & untreated wastewater . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Maintenance Log for ETP, STP, wastewater pipeline & allied facility o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for ETP, STP & other Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all Administrative actions & measures as mentioned in the later section are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. Resources Structural: Effluent Treatment Plant (2500 KLD); Sewage Treatment Plant (50 KLD); Leak proof Pipelines connected with ETP for wastewater & contaminated stream collection from storage area, process area, utility area and washing area as well as leachate collection from hazardous /soil waste storage area; Leak proof Pipelines connected with STP with septic tank for wastewater collection from domestic activity area; Impervious lining in Storage area, process area,
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hazardous/solid waste storage area; power supply for ETP & STP and allied equipment/machineries, Meters for wastewater flow measurement Other: Adequate Human Resource, uninterrupted power supply to all component of ETP& STP, chemicals & all required requisites for analytical works for monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge and environment & safety manager shall ensure that monitoring of water, sewage & wastewater quality (Minimum for pH, TDS, BOD, COD, Phenol, Ammonia & Oil & Grease) are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform daily assessment of quality of raw water, untreated wastewater, quality of wastewater at different level of ETP and STP All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures for Water pollution prevention & Control: A. STP and ETP : Rs.265.00Lacs B. Pipelines & power unit etc.: Rs.15.00 Lacs o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for Water pollution prevention & Control: A. Operation &Maintenance of ETP& STP: Rs.23.00 Lacs per annum B. Monitoring: Rs.0.5 Lacs per annum
10.4.3. HYDROLOGY, GROUNDWATER & WATER CONSERVATION Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Water quality changes due to contamination of subsoil/groundwater accidental spillage/leakage and leachate of hazardous/solid wastes of the project EMP for Groundwater Pollution Prevention & Water Conservation Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o All mitigation measures and EMP suggested for prevention of water pollution are implemented. o The treated wastewater line is reused for Gardening(Domestic) and process allied activities & cooling(industrial) o Prior to commissioning of plant, all storage areas, process areas as well as hazardous/solid waste storage area are provided with impervious floor to prevention percolation & seepage of toxic material & leachate from hazardous/solid waste storage. Director, plant In-charge and environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o Minimal & efficient use of water. o Regular recording of water consumption using flow meter o Regular inspection, control & necessary maintenance for reduction of evaporation loss from cooling system & Boiler o Efficient practice to maintain good COC in cooling system to reduce blow down rate o Reduction of wastewater generation rate by minimal use of water for various industrial activities and by prevention of leakage from tap/valve and pipeline.
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o Rainwater harvesting as per “Rainwater Harvesting Plan” for use to meet water requirements of project Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for prevention of Groundwater pollution to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Storage & Handling of Materials with precautions for prevention of spill/leak on bare land o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Analytical Results of Surface water . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . All other registers as mentioned in water /soil pollution prevention section o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the all mitigation measures implemented. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for water pollution prevention are implemented properly to efficiently prevent water pollution issues. Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed for prevention of water pollution. o Ground water pollution prevention/ control measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all Administrative actions & measures as mentioned in the later section are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. Resources Structural: All equipment/machineries/technologies/plant/ facilities suggested in section of water & soil pollution prevention, Impervious lining in Storage, process & hazardous/solid waste storage area; Meters for intake Water & wastewater flow measurement, Rainwater harvesting system with water storage tank & necessary pipelines Other: Adequate Human Resource, chemicals & all required requisites for analytical works for monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that monitoring of surface water quality (Minimum for pH, TDS, BOD, COD, Phenol, Ammonia & Oil & Grease) are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform regular assessment of quality of surface water and other analysis as mentioned in Water & Soil pollution Prevention section.
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All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team for water & Soil pollution prevention covers the major financial requirement for Prevention of groundwater pollution. Hence, no separate budget is required for Prevention of groundwater pollution at present. In addition to these, the estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team for water conservation by rain water harvesting & groundwater monitoring is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures for Water conservation: A. Rainwater Harvesting System: Rs. 15.00 lacs B. Water Storage Tank & Pipelines: Rs.5.00 lacs
o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for water conservation: A. Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting System: Rs.0.40 lacs per annum B. Groundwater Monitoring: Rs.0.10 per annum
10.4.4. LAND USE There is no considerable impact on landuse due to the construction & operations of the proposed project. Hence, detailed EMP is not required. However, implementation of following generic actions shall be ensured by Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager Greenbelt Development, maintenance & protection as per greenbelt development plan suggested Dust emission Prevention & minimization measures as suggested in Air Pollution Prevention section.
10.4.5. SOIL CONSERVATON Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Soil quality changes due to settling of particulates emitted from project and leachate of hazardous/solid wastes of the project EMP for Soil Conservation Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o All structural measures suggested for Water & Air Pollution Prevention in earlier sections has been provided well during construction phase prior to commissioning of plant to prevent soil pollution during the commissioning & operation phase of the project. o No wastewater disposal takes place outside the premises of the company o Prior to commissioning of plant, all necessary resources as mentioned in later section have been provided. o All necessary mitigation measures including the impervious lining in all planned area are in good working condition throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. o Before commissioning of plant, properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operation of concern for prevention of soil pollution have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager.
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Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o Provision of impervious lining of storage area for hazardous wastes to prevent contamination of water o Maintenance of good housekeeping to avoid contamination of Soil. o Fertilization & Irrigation of Greenbelt & other plantation area. The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented mitigation measures including condition of impervious lining & spill/leak prevention measures. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for Soil pollution prevention are implemented properly. Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed for prevention of Soil pollution. All Soil pollution prevention/ control measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for prevention of Soil pollution to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Storage & Handling of Materials with precautions for prevention of spill/leak . Maintenance of Impervious Lining of various areas . Process Operation & prevention of spill/leak of materials on bare soil . Fertilisation & irrigation of Plantation area o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Attendance register for employee engaged with EMP for Soil Conservation . Analytical Results of Soil . Time, Mode & quantity for Treated sewage and Wastewater reuse/disposal . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Maintenance Log for Impervious Lining of various areas o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all Administrative actions & measures as mentioned in the later section are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. Resources Structural: All equipment/machineries/technologies/plant/ facilities suggested in section of water pollution prevention, Impervious lining in Storage, process & hazardous/solid waste storage area; Storage area for Fertilizer and irrigation utility
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Other: Adequate Human Resource, Fertilizer for fertilization of plantation & water for irrigation of plantation area & all required requisites for analytical works for Soil quality monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that monitoring of Soil quality (Minimum for pH, Conductivity, Moisture content, Nutrient Contents and TOC) are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform assessment of soil quality on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the soil quality monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant In charge on regular basis.
Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures for Water conservation: A. Impervious Lining in Storage & Process area and Hazardous/solid waste storage area: Considered in project’s capital cost B. Plant & other requisites for plantation in premises: Considered in EMP for Ecological Conservation & Protection
o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for water conservation: A. Irrigation & Fertilization of Plantation area: Considered in EMP for Ecological Conservation & Protection B. Maintenance of Impervious Lining: Rs 0.75 lacs per Annum C. Soil Quality Monitoring: Rs.0.25 lacs per annum
10.4.6. NOISE & VIBRATION PREVENTION & CONTROL Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Increased noise level due to process machinery work Increased noise & vibration in premises due to operations of utility, Plant & Equipment/machineries Increased noise level in area falling in route of transportation EMP for Noise & Vibration Reduction & Control Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant, DG Sets &boilers are provided with Silencers & Acoustic enclosure and are installed in the dedicated room/area designed for minimization of noise propagation outside the area. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all vibrating & rotating machineries/equipment are founded on sturdy non-vibrating base and fitted with necessary paddings (like rubber pads) at base. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all high vibrating plant/machineries/equipment are properly isolated from other plant/machineries/equipment. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all vibrating & rotating machineries/equipment are checked for static & dynamic balancing to prevent noise & vibration.
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o Prior to commissioning of plant, all necessary PPEs have been provided to employees to protect them from high noise. o Before commissioning of plant, properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operation of concern for prevention & control of Noise & Vibration have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o Provision of silencer/Acoustic enclosure/noise attenuator wherever suitable o Provision of mufflers & good silencer for vehicle o Regular maintenance including lubrication and Static & dynamic balancing of rotating equipment/machineries o Replacement of rubber paddings of foundation shall be done whenever required as preventive actions/maintenance o Shift planning shall be done with respect to the exposure level of noise at various plant areas in line with the statutory requirements & provisions. o Dense & adequate greenbelt shall be maintained around the high noise area to provide barrier o Minimum transportation from residential & eco-sensitive area o Avoidance of night transportation from residential & eco-sensitive area The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented mitigation measures including condition of foundation, paddings, acoustic enclosure & silencer etc. o Noise level increase in any area above 10 dB(A). o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for prevention & control of Noise & Vibration are implemented properly and all employees are using necessary PPEs as directed by Superior. During the whole operation time, Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed for prevention & control of Noise & vibration. o All Noise & Vibration prevention/ control measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. o All PPEs are being used by them as directed by Environment & Safety Manager Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for prevention & Control of Noise & Vibration to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Operation of Utility, Plant, Machineries & equipment including required actions for prevention & Control Noise & Vibration . Maintenance of Padding, Foundation, Acoustic enclosures, Silencers etc. o Register for:
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. Supervision Schedule & Observations . Analytical Results of Noise & Vibration Monitoring . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Maintenance Log for Padding, Foundation, Acoustic enclosures, Silencers etc. o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all Administrative actions & measures as mentioned in the later section are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life starting from commissioning of plant. Resources Structural: Rubber Paddings, Sturdy & Non-vibrating Foundations, Designated Installation area for DG sets and boilers, Silencers & Acoustic Enclosures for utilities. Other: Adequate Human Resource, PPEs, Lubricants & all required requisites for Noise level monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that monitoring of Noise & Vibration Level are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform the monitoring on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures: A. Foundation & Padding: Rs. 3 lacs B. Utility rooms: Considered in project’s capital cost C. Soundproof Process & dedicated Utility building/rooms: Rs. 35 Lacs D. Acoustic Enclosures/Silencers: Rs. 15 lacs
o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for water conservation: A. Maintenance works for Noise & Vibration reduction: Rs 1.25 lacs per Annum B. Noise & Vibration Monitoring: Rs. 0.50 lacs per annum C. PPEs: Included in Cost of Safety & Emergency Equipment
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10.4.7. HAZARDOUS WASTE & INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Contamination Air due to volatile losses & Gaseous emission during incident of fire from hazardous & solid wastes Contamination Soil & Water due to leachate from hazardous & solid wastes EMP for Management of Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Wastes Director & plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant, dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes Storage areas with leachate collection lines connected with ETP and necessary floor lining as per statutory requirements are provided within the premises for storage of Hazardous & non- hazardous Wastes generated from project. o Prior to commissioning of plant, dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes handling system & facilities as per statutory requirements are provided within the premises for collection, handling & transfer of Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes generated from project. o Prior to commissioning of plant, dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes Storage areas are provided all safety measures like facility for fire fighting. o Prior to commissioning of plant, membership of TSDF Site and arrangement with buyers for sell of non-hazardous reusable wastes has been done for disposal of Hazardous & non- hazardous Wastes generated from project. o During entire project life, the conditions of dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes handling system & facilities as well as storage areas are maintained in good condition to comply with the applicable statutory requirements to ensure efficient faultless activities of collection, handling, transfer, storage & disposal of Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes generated from project. o Prior to commissioning of plant & during entire project life, all necessary PPEs have been provided to employees to protect them from toxic hazards associated with hazardous wastes. o During entire project life, the safety measures including fire fighting system provided for prevention of hazards in hazards & Non-hazardous wastes storage areas are functioning well. o Prior to commissioning of plant, all necessary PPEs have been provided to employees to protect them from toxic hazards associated with hazardous wastes. o Before commissioning of plant, properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operation of concern for prevention & control of pollution of air, water & soil due to hazards & Non-hazardous wastes management have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o All solid & hazardous waste are stored only in designated storage area. o The solid & hazardous storage area shall be separated for each type of waste for easy management. o Proper labeling shall be done on storage area for ready & easy identification of waste stored in that particular area.
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o Proper labeling shall be done on storage containers/bags for ready & easy identification of waste stored in that storage container/bag. o The handling & transfer facilities are strictly used to collect, handle & transfer the wastes to prevent spill/leak during handling & transfer as well as to prevent exposure of employee engaged in handling & transfer. o All waste shall be stored in their respective storage area only and shall be disposed off as per Hazardous waste management rule-2016 and plastic waste rule 2016. . The used oil shall be stored in leak/spill proof container and shall be sold to registered refiners/ sent to TSDF site. . ETP waste shall be stored in hazardous waste storage area and shall be disposed off through TSDF Site. . Used drums/barrels/liners shall be stored in the designated hazardous waste storage area near production/RM storage area. These waste shall be decontaminated and then sold to authorized recyclers . Plastic waste from process stored in hazardous waste storage area and will be recycled back /sold to actual users as per Plastic wastes Rules-2016 . o Only registered vehicles shall be used for transportation of the hazardous wastes. o Following Methodology for Decontamination and disposal of containers shall be followed. . All empty drums or bags must be decontaminated to remove any harmful chemicals or infectious organisms that may have adhered to them. . Empty as much material out of the drum or bags as possible, including easily removable residues. . Wash/rinse the drum/bags three times with a suitable solvent. If the material is soluble in water, use water to wash/rinse. If the material is not soluble in water, use a suitable organic solvent such as acetone for the first two washes and water for the final rinse. . Remove the top of the drum, using a drum de-header if necessary. If the drum contains a flammable material, it should be evaluated for potential explosive hazards. . Wear safety goggles during the washing/rinsing process. Wear heavy gloves to prevent crushed fingers and protect against sharp edges. When washing the drum, wear gloves that are impervious to the solvent. . Label the drum(s)/bags: "these drum/bags have been triple washed/ rinsed." Paint over or cross through any other markings on the drum. . After Neutralization & decontamination of all empty drums & bags have to sell to authorised recyclers . Keep record properly of all empty bags and drums which are decontaminated before selling to authorised recyclers. The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented mitigation measures including condition of hazards & Non-hazardous wastes storage areas, condition of hazards & Non-hazardous wastes handling system and condition of Safety Measures etc. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for prevention & control of pollution due to hazards & Non-hazardous
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wastes management are implemented properly and all employees are using necessary PPEs as directed by Superior. During the whole operation time, Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed. o All mitigation measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. o All necessary PPEs and other facilities/system provided for hazards & Non-hazardous wastes management are being used by them as directed by Environment & Safety Manager Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for hazards & Non-hazardous wastes management to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Collection, Handling, Transfer, Storage & Disposal of hazards & Non-hazardous wastes . Maintenance of Generation & Disposal of hazards & Non-hazardous wastes Collection, Handling, Transfer facilities and storage area o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Generation & Disposal of hazards & Non-hazardous wastes . Analytical Results of Leachate, Soil & Water . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Maintenance Log storage area and facilities provided for hazards & Non-hazardous wastes management o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Resources Structural: dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes handling system & facilities, dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes storage areas, Fire Fighting System/facility Other: Adequate Human Resource, PPEs & all required requisites for analytical works for Soil quality monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that required monitoring of Soil & Water as well as Leachate are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform the monitoring on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis.
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Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures: A. Dedicated Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes storage area: Rs.28.00 lacs B. Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes handling system & facilities: Rs. 2.00 lacs
o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for water conservation: A. Maintenance works: Rs. 4.50 lacs per Annum B. TSDF Membership & Disposal Fees: Rs. 2.5 lacs per Annum C. Monitoring: Rs. 1.85 lacs per annum D. PPEs: Included in Cost of Safety & Emergency Equipment 10.4.8. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Impacts on health & safety are anticipated due to the injury, health effects due to unfavorable work place conditions and ergonomic issues related with material handling & transportation, manufacturing process, maintenance works. Contamination Air due to volatile losses & Gaseous emission during incident of fire from hazardous & solid wastes Contamination Soil & Water due to leachate from hazardous & solid wastes EMP for Occupational Health & Safety Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant following structural measures are provided: . Proper storage is provided for all materials with adequate isolation between two materials as required for safe storage condition . Provision of Local exhaust in storage area/warehouse & process area . Safety measures like safety guard around rotating part for all rotating equipment/machineries . Non-slippery Floor of plant & storage. . Proper ergonomic condition in all areas to ensure safe & non-tiring work place conditions . Mechanical material handling & transfer facility like Trolley or fork lift etc. for lifting & shifting of all heavy materials. . Flameproof electrical fittings . All necessary Emergency management equipment & facilities including fire-fighting facilities as recommended in Risk Assessment Report o RA study for the proposed project is conducted and all necessary hazard/risk control/prevention measures are provided/implemented before erection & commissioning of plant and during entire project life. o Required Safety plans are prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant and followed during entire project life by all employees & contractors. o First aid kits are provided in all area before commissioning of plant and during entire project life.
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o All necessary PPEs, Safety & emergency equipment are provided for all concern employees in all areas before commissioning of plant and during entire project life. o During entire project life, following mitigation measures are implemented & followed: . Non-slippery Floor of plant & storage and there is no liquid spilled on floor. . The conditions of dedicated material handling system & facilities as well as material storage areas are maintained in good condition to comply with the applicable statutory requirements to ensure safety during activities of handling, transfer & storage. . All necessary PPEs have been provided to employees to protect them from hazards associated with the project operations & materials. . The safety measures including fire fighting system provided for prevention of hazards in storage & production as well as other areas are functioning well and necessary maintenance & replacement are done regularly as required. o Before commissioning of plant, properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operation of concern for ensuring safety at all works of project have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall also ensure that all other mitigation measures as mentioned below are implemented and are followed efficiently throughout the project life. o Proper ventilation with adequate air change ratio in all areas o Proper label and identification board /stickers in the storage area o Identification label and NFPA diamond code sticker on all chemicals drums & bags and tank area. o Materials storage as per the chemical compatibility. o MSDS to be displayed at storage as well as process and chemical handling area. o Strict Restriction on Smoking and other spark, flame generating item within the premises o Static grounding shall be provided to all process vessels and equipment and it shall be checked and maintained in ideal condition throughout the project life. o Periodic On Site Emergency, Mock Drills should be conducted, in order to train the staff and make them mentally prepared to tackle any emergency. o Emergency management equipment & facilities including fire extinguishers/hydrant system should be maintained in a tip top condition round the clock. o Safety devices and control instruments should be calibrated once in a year. o Proper colouring as per IS 2379 should be done & maintained in plant for all pipeline network, tanks and equipment. o Permit to work system should be implemented on 100 % basis for hazardous work to be carried out in the plant. o Training should be made compulsory to all new employees about safety measures before starting duties in plant. o Only registered vehicles shall be used for transportation of the hazardous wastes. The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented safety & other mitigation measures including condition of storage areas & tanks; condition of process equipment/machineries/reactors
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etc.; material handling & transfer system and condition of all safety & emergency equipment including fire fighting system & PPEs etc. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for safety and prevention of hazards in all areas are implemented properly and all employees are using necessary PPEs as directed by Superior. During the whole operation time, Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed. o All mitigation measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. o All necessary PPEs and other facilities/system provided for safety & emergency management are being used by them as directed by Environment & Safety Manager Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for hazards & Non-hazardous wastes management to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs for: . Handling, Transfer, Storage of materials . Plant Operations including Utility Operations, Equipment/machineries operations etc. . Safe work Practices . Emergency Management . All maintenance works o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Specific Parameters pertaining to the specific Operational Activity . Analytical Results of workplace . Employee Health Check-up . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Work Permit for various operations . Logs of all Maintenance to be carried out o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Resources Structural: Dedicated material storage areas, Fire Fighting System/facility, Safety Devices for Process equipment/machineries/Plants. Other: Adequate Human Resource, PPEs & Emergency equipment & facilities, First Aid Kits with necessary medicines & antidotes, all required requisites for analytical works for workplace monitoring Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that required monitoring of work place conditions as well as employee health are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter.
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Chemist/External Approved Lab / Appointed Medical Practitioner shall perform the monitoring on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures: A. Dedicated Material storage areas & Tanks: Included in project’s capital cost B. Fire Fighting and other safety & emergency facilities: Rs. 75.00 lacs
o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures for water conservation: A. Maintenance works for Safety equipment & facilities: Rs.5.50 lacs per Annum B. PPEs: Rs. 1.00 lacs per Annum C. Monitoring: Rs.0.25 lacs per annum
10.4.9. ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION & PROTECTION Considered Aspects and Major Impacts Impacts on Flora & fauna due to effects of pollutants released in environment during operations of material handling/ transportation/handling /storage and utility operations. Impacts on Flora & fauna due to toxic effects of pollutants released in environment as well as due to effects of heat released from fire hazards Secondary impacts of Contamination Air, water, soil & generation of high noise EMP for Ecological Conservation Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant following structural measures are provided: . Efficient measures for air, water & soil pollution prevention & control to reduce the level of contaminants in environmental attributes . Efficient measures for prevention & control of noise to reduce the changes in ambient noise level . Efficient & Adequate hazard prevention & control and safety & emergency control measures for prevention & control of adverse effects on flora & fauna due to heat radiation . Properly levelled and prepared dedicated area for greenbelt in and around the premises . Area for storage of Sapling, fertilizers & other requisites like Shovel, spade, cutter, irrigation utensils etc. o RA study for the proposed project is conducted to determine the extent of possible risk zone comprising ecologically important area o Required Safety plans for protection of ecological features especially micro level plantation area of vicinity are prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant and followed during entire project life by all employees & contractors. o During entire project life, following mitigation measures are implemented & followed: . Regular monitoring for Emission & Ambient air quality, Noise and water & wastewater quality and soil quality as per monitoring plan.
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. Proper & efficient implementation of mitigation measures & EMP suggested for Air, Water, Soil & Noise environment and waste management. . Proper & efficient implementation of non-structural preventive/precautionary/control measures as well as procedures suggested for prevention/control of major hazards in the proposed unit . As suggested in below Greenbelt Development Plan, development & maintenance of adequate dense Greenbelt as per CPCB guideline within premises & around periphery throughout project life. . Disaster management and emergency action plan shall be prepared carefully and implemented to eliminate / minimize the chances of impact on ecological features of local area. o Before commissioning of plant, properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operation of concern to eliminate the chances of impacts on ecological features of the local area have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented mitigation measures for prevention of environmental pollution including APCDs, ETP, Hazard prevention & Safety measures etc. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs for prevention of impacts on ecological features of the local area are implemented properly and all employees are using necessary PPEs as directed by Superior. During the whole operation time, Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed. o All mitigation measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for prevention of adverse effects of environmental pollution & hazards of project on Flora & Fauna to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs as defined in section of air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control etc. and SOP for Fertilization & Irrigation as well as plantation in greenbelt areas o Register for: . Supervision Schedule & Observations . Plantation & re-plantation in greenbelt area . Survival Rate . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken . Logs of all Maintenance of Irrigation & Other facilities used for Greenbelt development & Maintenance o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior)
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. Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . Training Documents & Register Resources Structural: Dedicated storage area for sapling, fertilizer & irrigation equipment etc., All other structural measures suggested for air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control Other: Adequate Human Resource, all other resources required for air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that required monitoring of various required environmental parameters as well as survival rate of plantation in greenbelt & soil fertility parameters are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform the monitoring on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures: A. Seeds & Sapling and Plant in Polybags: Rs. 10.00 Lacs B. Dedicated storage areas for Sapling & fertilisers etc.:Included in capital cost of the project C. Equipment& facilities: Rs.10.00Lacs o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures: A. Equipment & facilities: Rs.0.60 lacs per Annum B. Sapling, Plantation & replantation: Rs. 0.30 lacs per Annum C. Fertiliser: Rs. 1.5 lacs per Annum D. Monitoring: Included in recurring cost of other EMP sections
10.4.10. GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The greenbelt is already created by the company in premises in about 11975.00 m2 area (33.05 % area of total land). Healthy & every green plantation in greenbelt is being maintained and ensured by the company all the time. Following guidelines has been suggested & shall be followed by the company for future operations of greenbelt development & maintenance. Guidelines for Greenbelt Development Design and development of greenbelt should be in adherence to industry-specific requirements and prevalent climatic conditions. Company shall ensure healthy & dense greenbelt throughout the project life. Company shall ensure greenbelt development & maintenance in minimum 11975.00 Sq. m. at any time. Company shall follow CPCB guidelines for development & maintenance of greenbelt area Company shall ensure regular irrigation & fertilization of greenbelt area as required timely
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Company shall ensure re-plantation in greenbelt area depending upon the survival rate of planted vegetation to maintain greenbelt. Company shall plant trees with density of about 1500 trees per hectare (i.e. around 1800 trees) for developing the greenbelt area. Indigenous species with fast growth are only selected or form the base of selection as Green Belt can come in view as fast as possible. Company shall plant local species of trees & shrub for greenbelt development The tress shall be planted in three tiers pattern so as to ensure that the entire area gets covered and ensure effective pollution abatement. For this, management shall ensure that plantation of trees shall include mixture of lower, higher and middle canopy structure, which shall be mixed appropriately / proportionately / uniformly. The plantation shall also include fruit bearing trees/ species which shall be uniformly distributed which shall act as dwelling place for Varity of birds and other fauna and form a breeding ground for them. The tree products should have acceptable characteristics to suit local customs and traditions flowering Herbs & shrubs species. Company has selected & planted following species: Sr. No. of Scientific Name Common Name Family No. Plants Tree 1. Azadirachtaindica Neem Meliaceae 150 2. SaracaIndica Ashoka Fabaceae 190 3. Delonixregia Gulmohar Fabaceae 140 4. Polyalthialongifolia Asopalav Annonaceae 100 5. Terminalia catappa Linn The Indian Almond tree combretaceae 300 6. Mangifera indica Linn Mango tree Anacardiaceae 200 7. Phoenix sylvestris The Wild datepalm Arecaceae 220 8. Cocos nucifera Linn Coconut tree Arecaceae 120 9. Thuja occidentalis Linn. white kedar Cupressaceae 240 10. Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Euphorbiaceae Amali 140 Shrub 1 Acalyphagodseffiana Acalypha Euphorbiaceae 50 2 Durantaerecta Daranta Gold Verbenaceae 80 3 Ixorabrachiata Ixora Rubiaceae 65 4 Thujakoraiensis Thuja Cupressaceae 30
Care shall be taken to plant ample trees along the road side, boundary wall as well as within the plant premises. It shall enable proper balance of atmosphere both outside the campus by absorbing noise and gaseous pollutants of the road side movement of vehicles and also absorption of noise and emissions within the premises of the plant. Company shall follow the following five year comprehensive greenbelt development program after that the company shall keep following the prevailing practices of greenbelt management. 1st to 5th YEAR PLAN o Company shall maintain all necessary facilities for irrigation of greenbelt in good condition and necessary maintenance of irrigation facilities shall be done regularly o Company shall regularly assess survival rate of planted trees & shrub and if required necessary re-plantation shall be done to ensure healthy & dense greenbelt area in minimum 33 % (11975.00 sq. m. area) of the total area of proposed premises
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o For re-plantation, if required, company shall acquire saplings from local private/government (Forest & Other) nursery o Company shall do fertilization as required for healthy & dense greenbelt development Management Period The properly designed greenbelt area, irrigation facilities, Sapling storage & maintenance area and storage for greenbelt development resources/tools etc. shall be provided in construction phase prior to commissioning of plant operation. The necessary structural maintenance shall be done throughout the extent of operation phase. The greenbelt development guidelines and five year program shall be initiated with inception of construction phase of project and shall be implemented & practiced as routine throughout the project life. Budgetary Provision Considered in capital & recurring cost for Ecological Conservation & Protection Responsible Authority Project Proponent, Project manager, accounting head/manager, Site Officer & engineers, Contractors.
10.4.11. MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUE No considerable negative Impacts on socioeconomic condition are anticipated from proposed project except the rare & temporary impacts of hazards associated with proposed project. It has been noticed that the project will have minor positive impacts on socioeconomic conditions of project area. Hence, following generic EMP has been recommended for proposed project EMP for Management of Socio-Economic Issues Director& plant In-charge shall ensure that o Prior to commissioning of plant following structural measures are provided: . Efficient measures for air, water & soil pollution prevention & control to reduce the level of contaminants in environmental attributes . Efficient measures for prevention & control of noise to reduce the changes in ambient noise level . Efficient & Adequate hazard prevention & control and safety & emergency control measures for prevention & control of adverse effects on socioeconomic layout and agricultural land of vicinity & local area o A study for the proposed project is conducted to determine the extent of possible risk zone comprising public area outside of industrial estate. o Required Safety plans for protection of socioeconomic parameters of area of vicinity are prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant and followed during entire project life by all employees & contractors. o During entire project life, following mitigation measures are implemented & followed: . Regular monitoring for Emission & Ambient air quality, Noise and water & wastewater quality and soil quality as per monitoring plan. . Proper & efficient implementation of mitigation measures & EMP suggested for Air, Water, Soil & Noise environment and waste management. . Proper & efficient implementation of non-structural preventive/precautionary/control measures as well as procedures suggested for prevention/control of major hazards in the proposed unit
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. Disaster management and emergency action plan shall be prepared carefully and implemented to eliminate / minimize the chances of impact on ecological features of local area. . Properly formulated procedures (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan for various operations as mentioned in sections of prevention & control of air, water & soil pollution, Noise & Vibration and Hazards have been prepared & implemented by Environment & safety Manager. . CSR Activities are being carried out on regular basis as per CSR Plan (Annexure-VI). . Adequate management for transportation of raw materials & Products to reduce traffic on local road as well as to prevent accidents. . Avoidance of night transportation from the residential area and ban on use of loud horns . Minimum use of road passing through residential area . Careful recruitment by employing unemployed person of the local area to maximum extent to ensure adequate availability of labour for local socioeconomic activities and to ensure high employment status of local area. . Proper public relation & management activities to prevent conflicts between project and local people . Efficient Emergency Action & Disaster Management Plan to ensure no/minimum effects on surround area during catastrophic accident The supervision shall be done by Environment & safety Manager on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly supervise: o The efficacy & Adequacy of the implemented mitigation measures for prevention of environmental pollution & hazards. o The issues arising in surrounding area due to operations of the project. o The functioning of all concern employees and contractor to ensure that the EMP, Procedures & SOPs are implemented properly and all employees are using necessary PPEs as directed by Superior. During the whole operation time, Contractors & other staff engaged in the operations works shall ensure that: o All procedures, plans and guidelines provided to them by Environment & Safety Manager are followed. o All mitigation measures provided are functioning well during the operation works. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare necessary records/documents related with the planned & implemented mitigation & EMP including the record of performance of mitigation measures implemented for prevention of adverse effects of environmental pollution & hazards of project on Flora & Fauna to enable superior to review the performance. The following are minimal documents record requirements: o SOPs as defined in section of air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control etc. and SOP for Fertilization & Irrigation as well as plantation in greenbelt areas o Register for: . Schedule for CSR Activities & Observations . Public Complaint & Suggestion register . Non-Conformity Register with Root Cause Analysis & Details of Action Taken
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o Other Documents for: . Compliance status for Legal Requirement . Detailed report for Non-conformity & Action Required (for reporting to Superior) . Daily Performance report for Mitigation Implemented (for reporting to Superior) . CSR Plan Resources Structural: All structural measures suggested for air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control Other: Adequate Human Resource, all other resources required for air/water/soil pollution prevention & control, Noise & vibration prevention & control, Hazard prevention & Control Performance Monitoring Measures Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that required monitoring of various required environmental parameters as suggested in other sections are done on regular basis as per the monitoring schedule mentioned in earlier chapter. Chemist/External Approved Lab shall perform the monitoring on regular basis as directed by Environment & Safety Manager. All results of the monitoring carried out for the project shall be reviewed by Environment & Safety Manager & Plant Incharge on regular basis. Budgetary Provision The estimated budgetary provision for initial time of operation phase as prepared by the EIA team is presented below which shall be revised as per above mentioned system after six month from commissioning. o Capital Cost for Structural Measures: Included in capital cost mentioned in other EMP sections o Recurring Cost for Non-Structural Measures: A. CER Fund: Rs.97.98 lacs per Annum B. Monitoring: Included in recurring cost of other EMP sections 10.4.12. ENERGY CONSERVATION The company is committed to continual improvement in its energy conservation programs. It will successfully implement following actions to realize efficient energy conservation in its proposed unit. Managing efficiently the utilization of energy resources, upgrade operational practice and employ more energy efficient technologies. Employee Training for energy conservation & Promoting awareness among all employees Interdepartmental sharing of experience on energy conservation Regular internal audits to identify areas for improvement & benchmark continuously performance against the best Formation of Energy Conservation cell headed by senior personnel with following duties for Energy Conservation: o Periodic monitoring of unit/plant/department wise energy consumption. o Planning of corrective actions for deviations. o Carry out internal energy audits & field study on need basis. o Preparing annual energy activity plan o Benchmarking for energy performance. o Arrange training program for energy efficiency.
10.4.13. RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN
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For good design of rainwater harvesting, following points are to be kept under consideration: Ideal location with good ground slope. The location has adequate subsurface permeability of the aquifer to accommodate maximum recharge of rainwater through injection well. Rate of filtration should exceed average rainfall intensity. Clogging of filtration media should be cleaned periodically. Ground water pollution does not take place. Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting: Total rooftop area of project is 14275 m2 that may be connected through pipes and drains to Rainwater harvesting structures which has storage chamber and the percolation pits as per sites having rooms for recharge in resonance with average rainfall, catchment area and peak rainfall intensity. Looking in to the average rainfall in this region, roof top area of the building, rain water harvesting structures are designed in such a way that even at peak rainfall intensity of 2100 mm/year, water does not spill over & the entire rainwater falling over the total area goes in to the ground water body. Following dimensional parameters are considered for design of Rainwater harvesting system in the project premises. Total Rooftop area = 14275 m2 Average rainfall =2100 mm = 2.1 m Catchment factor for Roof top = 0.85 (as per C.G.W.A) Total volume of water to be captured = 14275 x 2.1 x 0.85 = 25480.87 m3 /annum Road/Paved Area Storm Water Runoff Harvesting: Following dimensional parameters are considered for design of road storm water harvesting system in the project premises. Total Road/paved area = 8286 m2 Average rainfall = 2100 mm = 2.1 m Catchment factor for Road/paved area = 0.75 (as per C.G.W.B.) Total volume of water to be captured = 8286 x 2.1 x 0.75 = 13050.45 m3/annum Open Area Rainwater Harvesting: The total open area of project is 737.00m2 which may be connected through drains to rainwater harvesting structures which has storage chamber and the percolation pits as per sites having rooms for recharge in resonance with average rainfall, catchment area and peak rainfall intensity. Following dimensional parameters are considered for design of open area rainwater harvesting system in the project premises. Total open area = 737 m2 Average rainfall = 2100 mm = 2.1 m Catchment factor for open area = 0.15 (as per C.G.W.A) Total volume of water to be captured = 737 x 2.1 x 0.15 = 232.15 m3 Total Recharge Potential On completion of Rainwater harvesting& other recharge factors, additional recharge potential in the premises would be as under: 1. Rooftop Rainwater harvesting in the premises 14275 x 2.1 x 0.85 = 25480.87 2. Road storm water harvesting in the premises 8286 x 2.1 x 0.75 = 13050.45 3. Recharge due to open area in the premises 737 x 2.1 x 0.15 = 232.15 m3 4. Recharge due to return flow of water used in 11975x2.1x0.30 = 7544.25 plantation Total 46307.72 m3/annum
Resources & Management Period The structural measures like properly designed drainage network, adequate water storage pond, properly designed paved area & buildings etc shall be provided in construction phase prior to commissioning of plant operation. The necessary structural maintenance shall be done throughout the extent of operation phase.
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The non-structural actions shall be initiated with inception of commissioning stage and shall be implemented & practiced as routine throughout the project life on all raining days during whole monsoon season. Budgetary Provision Costs for Rain water harvesting programs have been included in the account under capital of the project. Maintenance cost as and when required will be allocated by management.
10.4.14. ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES Environment & Safety Manager shall prepare & implement approved necessary procedure (including necessary/required SOPs) and action plan. All employees & Contractors shall strictly ensure that all works are done following the SOPs issued for the specific task. This shall be followed on regular basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Such procedures & action plan shall be followed on regular basis by all concerned employees/contractor throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Wherever required, such procedures/plan shall be revised and updated by Environment & safety Manager and shall be implemented by him after getting checked by Plant Incharge & approved by Director. Environment & safety Manager shall regularly prepare the schedule of monitoring and get the monitoring done timely. He shall ensure that the effluent quality is checked on daily basis by chemist. He shall regularly review the results of water & wastewater quality submitted by Chemist /External Environmental Lab for performance evaluation of implemented mitigation measures & installed ETP. In case of any issue of non-functioning of any APCD or Air pollution control measure & any major non-conformity, o Concerned employee/contractor shall immediately inform/report environment & safety manager. o Upon receipt of such information, environment & safety Manager shall immediately report to Plant Incharge to initiate necessary action till the non-conformity is closed to ensure there is no issue of serious pollution arises due to operation of the plant. o If required, Plant Incharge shall order to stop the operational activities causing air pollution beyond acceptable level. o The stopped operations/activities shall be started only after necessary maintenance & restoration of failed Pollution control device/measure for efficient functioning. o This task shall be done on regular basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. On daily basis reporting by Environment & Safety Manager shall be done to the superior. Such documentation/reporting shall be done on daily basis throughout the life of the project starting from the commissioning of the production unit. Director, plant In-charge & environment & safety manager shall ensure that all necessary budgetary provision made as per the actual requirement are sufficient for efficient implementation of the EMP. Whenever required, necessary change in budgetary provision shall be made to overcome the issue of non-conformity. The budget shall be reviewed and revised on yearly basis. The budget shall be prepared by environment & safety manager, checked by Plant Incharge & approved timely by the Director.
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CHAPTER: 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1INTRODUCTION ABOUT PROJECT M/s. Dodhia Synthetics Ltd., has proposed to setup a new manufacturing unit at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. The proposed new project involves the production of “Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) using reprocessed PET Granules”. As per the EIA notification‐ 2006 as amended time to time, the proposed project for the production of manmade fibre other than rayon falls under Category “B” (Considered at central level due to applicability of GC). Proponent had applied for approval of Terms of Reference for EIA study for proposed project on 10th May 2016 to EAC New Delhi. EAC vide letter no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I). Dated 02nd August 2016 issued approved/awarded TORs. The MOEF had earmarked the area covering 10 km radial area from site proposed EIA study and exempted Public Hearing / Consultation as per amended ToR letter no. J-11011/146/2016-IA II (I). Dated 27th April 2017. 11.2DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The proposed project involves the production of Polyester (PET) Granules (by recycling of PET Bottle scrap) @ 96000 TPA, Polyester Filament Yarn (POY/FDY/PSF) from PET Granules /chips @ 96000 TPA and Polyester Textured Yarn from POY/FDY @88000TPA at Survey no. 196, 206,207/1 & 208/1-2, Industrial Zone, Village- Velugam, Silvassa, U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli -396230. (Lat.: 20.138379°, Long.: 72.978529°). The capital cost of the proposed project is Rs. 244.97 Crore. The project site is well connected with State & National Highway network and the nearest National Highway (NH8) is about 6.44 Km SW away from project site. The nearest interstate boundary is Gujarat (8.50 Km N) and Maharashtra (0.98 km W) away from the project site. Nearest wildlife sanctuary- ~1.10 Km W (D & NH Wild Life Sanctuary), Vasona Lion safari 9.00 km NE(Approx.) & Dapada, Satmaliya Deer Park 6 Km NE (Approx.). The proposed project will require Land –36223.00 Sq. m., Fresh Water-1070 KL/day Fresh water (source: Surface water, Apti River), Power- 20 MWH (Electricity Department Silvassa.). In proposed unit HSD @100 L/Hr will be used as fuel for DG sets (3 Nos. of 500 KVA). FO 16 KLD for Boiler (2 Nos., 4 TPH). Total employment of the project will be 515 persons. For the production of afore said products, company will require 6 raw materials. No hazardous chemicals are involved in this project. The details of the major pollution potential/identified sources of impacts are presented below. A. Wastewater: For Proposed project Domestic waste water generation will be 48 KLD whereas total industrial effluent generation will be 2053.00 KLD. Sewage will be treated in STP and reused in Gardening. The industrial effluent will be treated in full-fledged in-house ETPs equipped with all required Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Treatment units. The treated effluent will be reused in cooling and process allied activities. B. Emissions: For the proposed project the stationary sources are Boilers (Stack: 30 m Ht. (Common Stack)) and DG sets (Stack: 11 m Ht. (Each)) the emission quality from stationary sources will be below the applicable norms for the parameters.
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C. Solid/Hazardous wastes: Total ETP Waste from proposed project will be 150.00 MT/year and will be sent to TSDF site, Silvassa. Total used oil will be 0.1 KL/Year and sold to registered refiners. Total empty drums will be 54000 Nos and reused for packing /sold to authorize scrap vendor. Plastic waste will be 270.00 MT/ year and Will be recycled back /sold to actual users as per Plastic wastes Rules-2016. Waste water from wet scrubber will be 2880.00 KL/Year and it will be treated in ETP.
11.3 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATIONS The present environmental impact assessment study has been conducted for the proposed Project. All necessary details of proposed project has been studied & referred carefully to determine the anticipated impacts of the proposed project. The baseline environment status established during the study has also been considered for determination and assessment of anticipated impact of the project. After impact assessment study necessary mitigations measures to minimise and/or eliminate the identified impacts of the project. The summary of the Impacts Assessment study as well as planning of mitigation measures for anticipated impacts are described in subsequent paragraphs under respective headings. Anticipated Impacts A. Ambient environment The identified main sources of impacts of the project are utilities (Boiler & DG set) emission. The pollutants emitted from these sources are PM, SOx, NOx and CO. The effect of the pollutants on human and fauna may occur in form of respiratory problem, asthma, bronchitis, allergic condition, effects on vision etc. Severity of these effects varies according to the level of increase of the pollutant in the ambient air. Detailed modelling for air quality change has been done to ascertain the level of change of these pollutants. It has been found that Maximum Resultant GLC from the proposed project would be 0.03022 for PM2.5, 2.19349 for PM10, 2.06226 for SOx, 9.27238 for NOx, 0.11675 for CO. This values are under the permissible limit by CPCB. B. Noise & vibration The main sources of noise pollutions from the projects are machineries like texturizing machines and dryer etc. In work place exposure to these sources will be high due to continuous operation of manufacturing process. Head ache is most likely to occur in employee engaged in this area. Also up on long time, such regular exposure may result in hearing impairment of the employee engaged in this area. Transportation of raw material and products will increase the movements of truck which in turn will increase the noise level. The increased noise level in such way will have effects on sleeping of people as well as fauna of the transport route. C. Water environment: During operation & commissioning phase, major impacts are noticed in case of transportation activities, materials storage & handling, manufacturing process, wastewater& hazardous/solid waste management activities and Breakdown & maintenance of control equipment. The major impacts of these activities will occur only due to water pollution and negligible on hydrology (Surface water & groundwater). Due to such contamination of water resources, increase in pollutant levels of water resources and some water quality parameters like the pH, TDS, Hardness, Alkalinity & Acidity, Sodium, Chloride, Sulfate, BOD, COD, TOC and Phenolic compounds are likely to increase to a greater extent depending up on the quantity of wastewater& hazardous/solid waste spilled/leak causing the impact. Land Environment: The identified major impact of soil due to pollutant load on soil, such impacts would occur mainly due to from materials storage & handling activities and manufacturing process due to malfunctioning or major hazard occurred in storage & process area. The intensity and quantum of such impact may vary depending on the contents of wastewater & solid/hazardous waste causing the impacts. Due to the above said impacts, it will
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affect the soil quality, soil fertility and depletion/reduction of soil organisms (biotic factor of soil). As a result of such impacts, soil quality parameters like the pH, soluble salt, inorganic elements, SAR, Nutrient level, Total Carbon, Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio and Biological organisms are likely to be affected to a greater extent depending up on the quantity & nature of wastewater& hazardous/solid waste spilled/leak causing the impact. Minor beneficial impacts of the operation phase of the project is identified in terms of improvement in plantation status of vicinity area due to greenbelt development. D. Ecology & Biodiversity Due to utility emission impact will occur on ecological environment as secondary impacts due to environmental contamination caused mainly by pollutant & particulate emissions from project. Such environmental contamination may have very adverse effects on flora, fauna and ecological habitat. Wastewater management activities and Hazardous & solid waste management activities are likely to cause negative impacts in term of contamination of soil due to mixing of heavy load of pollutants, which may alter many soil quality parameters. The intensity and quantum of such impact may vary depending on the contents of wastewater & solid/hazardous waste causing the impacts. In normal course of project operation such impacts will not occur as the company has plan for Zero Discharge Unit by adopting scheme of 100% recycling /reuse of treated waste water but in event of untreated/poorly treated effluent or any hazardous/solid waste disposal the impacts would be considerable on receiving soil/water body resulting in impacts on ecology of the receiving soil/water body. The plantation in greenbelt may also result in minor beneficial impact on ecology as the plantation may result in creation of micro habitat which may lead to beneficial impacts in terms of dwelling, resting and nesting ground for local fauna. E. Socio-Economic Environment About 515 people will be directly employed and many other will be indirectly employed due to the project, which will result in economic improvement. It will result in major positive impacts in terms of improvement in status of employment & economy of the area. Such improvement will also lead to the improvement in other social indicators like lifestyle, education & health etc. Fire & explosion in material storage area and manufacturing area may result in considerable Major negative impact on socioeconomic environment, which may cause the problem of health of local people and domestic animals of the affected area. Due to such hazards, loss or damage of crop of nearby agricultural fields may occur and also will result in very serious health issues like respiratory problem, cancer, irritation to eye & nose, skin problem etc. F. Work Environment Major negative short term impacts on health & safety are anticipated due to the injury, health effects due to unfavorable work place conditions and ergonomic issues related with material handling & transportation, manufacturing process and maintenance works. Such impacts will occur mainly in terms of MSD and other injury (cut, burn, irritation eye & respiratory tract etc.) are likely to occur due to lifting or shifting of heavy goods and equipment. Rotating machineries & sharp edged tools/machinery can cause serious injury (like cut, fracture of bone, crushing of hand etc.) to the employee engaged in operation of the machinery. Due to release of pollutants in air of workplace during handling & transfer of materials, process and catastrophic incident may occur in terms of major health effects like saponification fat of cell, necrosis, lung injury & burns of the upper airway, burn of oropharynx/ oesophagus/ stomach, development of blisters, ulcerations, dyspnoea, pleuritic chest pain, cough and bronchospasm, conjunctival irritation and chemosis, corneal epithelial defects, limbal ischemia, permanent vision loss etc. Mitigation Measures: A. Ambient Environment CPCB approved DG Set, only to be used during power failure. Adequate height of the stacks shall be attached to Boilers and DG Sets
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Wet scrubber provided to boilers as APCD Regular Monitoring as per monitoring plan B. Noise & vibration Proper non-vibrating foundation, rubber padding and Regular maintenance of the equipment & machineries including static /dynamic balancing & lubrication for rotating/vibrating equipment/machinery Housing in closed area and/or acoustic enclosures & silencers for high noise generating equipment/machinery. Barriers wherever required/possible. C. Water Environment Adequate effluent treatment plant for wastewater. Treated industrial waste water is recycled in cooling tower& process allied activities. Impervious lining of floor of chemical storage and production area with all necessary arrangement of prevention of spread up and collection of spilled/leaked materials Hazardous waste storage area with leachate collection line connected with ETP and disposal as per the regulatory guideline/provisions. Domestic effluent treated through STP and reused for gardening. D. Landuse Greenbelt development in and around premises. Measures for protection of vegetation area from fire hazards. E. Soil Quality No disposal of Effluent outside the company premises as the treated effluent will be recycled for cooling & process allied activities. Hazardous waste disposal as per regulatory provision Domestic waste water should be treated in STP and reused in gardening. Proper impervious lining in material storage area as well as production area Proper air pollution control system to control the gaseous pollutant &dust emission of the project. All mitigation measures as suggested by respective FAEs (of AP, AQ, WP, RH) Transportation activities shall be done with provision of all necessary safety measures F. Ecology & Diversity All necessary control & measures for prevention of release of pollutants from project as well as for prevention of pollution due to emissions of the project Creation &Maintenance of dense greenbelt in and around the company premises. No disposal of effluent and solid & hazardous waste on land and in water bodies. G. Socioeconomics Mitigation and control/ prevention measures for prevention & control of environmental pollution and hazards & risk Prevention of contaminated runoff Regular medical check-up and Proper public relation to prevent conflicts with local people Regular CSR activity for Social welfare & upliftment of local people H. Work Environment Non-slippery Floor of plant & storage and be ensured that there is no liquid spilled on floor. Safety measures like safety guard around rotating part for all rotating equipment/machineries Proper ergonomic condition to ensure safe & non-tiring work place conditions Lifting & shifting of all heavy materials shall be done using trolley or fork lift.
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Chemical safety plan shall be prepared & implemented before commissioning & routine operation of the plant. RA study for the proposed project shall be conducted & all necessary hazard/risk control/prevention measures shall be implemented before erection & commissioning of plant. (RA Study is conducted for proposed project, Refer chapter 7, section 7.3 Annexure V) All fittings in area having flammable materials shall be flameproof and all necessary fire-fighting facilities shall be ensured in this area. In all area first aid kit shall be available. All necessary PPEs, Safety & emergency equipment shall be provided for all concern employee in all areas Disaster management plan shall be prepared & all necessary arrangement for emergency action plan shall be provided well before commissioning of plant. Regular occupational health check program shall be conducted. Pre-employment & Annual post- employment health check-up of all employee shall be done. Health check of affected employee shall be done when any employee is significantly exposed to hazardous material.
11.4 CONCLUSION It has been revealed from impact assessment study that the continuous impacts due to utility emissions, water consumption, wastewater generation & treatment and occupational hazards are of main concern for the EIA study for the proposed project. However, it is marked that the impacts of the emission from boilers and DG sets will be acceptable & insignificant as adequate stack height will be provided, and wet scrubber will be provide for boilers. Furnace Oil & Diesel are used as fuel in Boilers & DG sets respectively, and confirming the CPCB Standards. Also the impacts of the wastewater generation will be very minimal as wastewater will be regularly treated adequately in efficient treatment and reused cooling and process allied activities. And the domestic water will be treated in STP and will be reused in gardening. Further, hazardous/solid waste generation from proposed project will be ETP sludge, Plastic waste, used oil, waste water from scrubber & discarded containers/barrels/ bags which will be managed as per regulatory requirement. The used oil will be Reuse or Sale to registered refiners, empty containers/bags/drums will be Reuse for packing or Sale to authorized scrap vendor, the scrubber water will be treated in ETP and ETP sludge and will be sent to TSDF, Plastic waste, will be recycled back /sold to actual users as per Plastic wastes Rules-2016. In addition to these, it has been anticipated that significant impacts are likely to occur due to the hazards associated with the industrial operations and accidents. It is revealed in risk assessment study that the impacts of hazards associated with proposed project is likely to be major in case of catastrophes only. Minor incidents of spill/leak will not have serious impacts on occupational health & safety but will be controllable with adequate safety practices & preventive measures.
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CHAPTER: 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
12.1. ABOUT UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT & RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD. Unistar Environment And Research Labs Private Limited is a company registered under the companies Act in India (Vapi, Gujarat) to provide efficient and economical services in the areas of environmental pollution control/ monitoring and chemical analysis & research activities to various industries and institutions. Unistar Environment and Research Labs Private Limited is a service providing organization rendering a wide range of environment pollution control related services. Unistar Environment And Research Labs Private Limited is a growing environmental pollution control service providing company having a team of qualified and experienced persons from various disciplines to handle complex assignments. In addition, we have a pool of highly qualified experts from related and specialized fields to draw upon should an assignment dictate so. The organization has a sufficing infrastructure along with a fully equipped laboratory and field staff. The client list includes some of the foremost industry houses in India, mainly in the area of pharmaceuticals, Personal care products, Metal and Metal Processing, Textile processing, Paper manufacturing, Dyes and Intermediates, Specialty chemicals, Engineering (Fabrication, surface Treatment, coating and assembling), Plastics and Packaging, Hotels, various miscellaneous industrial units and government and semi-government departments. The company aims to provide effective and optimum environment management systems for treatment & control of gaseous emissions, water, wastewater and hazardous waste. Vision – To establish a strong technical foothold in the area of environmental pollution control, Monitoring, Chemical testing and Research. Mission - to provide reliable and economical solution in timely manner that best meets the individual concerns for each client. Our Services - M/s. Unistar Environment and Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. provide the following services in the field of environment: Consultancy Services: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study. Treatability/Feasibility study to establish Effluent Treatment Scheme. Study of pollution control system and its adequacy & efficacy. Environmental Audit of the industrial units. Environmental studies and reports. Legal and Technical assistance to comply with environmental legislations. Environmental Monitoring Services: Post Environment Clearance monitoring programs. Potable water testing as per IS 10500: 2012 and WHO standard. Chemical & Microbial monitoring and analysis of Water & Waste Water. Hazardous and non-hazardous Solid Wastes and soil samples monitoring and analysis. Ambient Air quality, Work place, Flue gas stack, process gas stack emission, Ambient Noise level Monitoring. Analytical testing of all kind of chemicals, metals, etc.
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