Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited

PO Fertilizernagar, Tal.& Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PROPOSED CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF NYLON - 6 CHIPS

Study Period: 1st March, 2018 to 31st May 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT &

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

CLIENT : GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED FERTILIZERNAGAR, TAL.& DIST. VADODARA, GUJARAT,

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROJECT TITLE : ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

PROPOSED CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF

NYLON - 6 CHIPS

SIA/GJ/IND2/30757/2019 PROJECT NO. :

Prepared By:

NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers P. Ltd. 403, Centre Point, Nr. Kadiwala School, Ring Road, Surat - 395002

INDEX

CHAPTER-1 INTORDUCTION ...... 1

1.1 Introduction...... 1

1.2 INTRODUCTION & COMPANY PROFILE ...... 1

1.2.1 Identification of Project ...... 1

1.2.2 Project Proponent ...... 2

1.3 Justifcation of the project ...... 2

1.4 Project details ...... 3

1.4.1 KEY INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURES AND SETTLEMENTS ...... 10

1.5 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...... 11

1.5.1 Statutory Clearance as Other Permissions ...... 11

1.5.2 Scope of the Study ...... 12

1.6 Structure of the EIA report ...... 29

CHAPTER-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 30

2.1 Background ...... 30

2.2 Technical details of the plant/s along with details on best available technologies (BAT) 30

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT ...... 31

2.4 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ...... 32

2.4.1 General Location of the Site ...... 32

2.4.2 Approach to the Project Site ...... 34

2.4.3 Site Details ...... 34

2.5 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION ...... 36

2.5.1 Production Capacity ...... 36

2.5.2 Cost of the Project ...... 38

2.6 ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES REQUIRES BY OR FOR THE PROJECT ...... 39

2.7 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION ...... 39

2.8 MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES...... 40

2.9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 43

2.9.1 Raw Material Storage and Handling ...... 43

2.9.2 Storage Facilities ...... 44

2.9.3 Infrastructure ...... 45

2.9.4 Transportation of Finished Products ...... 48

2.9.5 Air Emissions ...... 48

2.9.6 Noise Pollution ...... 52

2.9.7 Water Consumption, Waste Water Generation & Disposal Details ...... 52

2.9.8 Solid and Hazardous Waste Identification, Quantification, Storage and Disposal 60

2.9.9 Mitigation Measures at Design Stage ...... 62

2.9.10 Assessment of New and Untested Technology ...... 64

2.9.11 Condensed Description ...... 64

CHAPTER-3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 66

3.1 STUDY AREA ...... 66

3.2 PERIOD...... 66

3.3 COMPONENTS ...... 66

3.4 METHODOLOGY ...... 68

3.4.1 Frequency of Sampling ...... 68

3.4.2 Method of Environmental Sampling and Analysis ...... 69

3.5 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCOPE ...... 70

3.5.1 Meteorology ...... 70

3.5.2 Land Use ...... 75

3.5.3 Ambient Air Quality ...... 79

3.5.4 Noise ...... 84

3.5.5 Hydrology and Ground Water...... 87

3.5.6 Geological Environment ...... 98

3.5.7 Traffic Study ...... 99

3.5.8 Soil ...... 100

3.5.9 Ecology & Biodiversity ...... 103

3.5.10 Socio-Economics ...... 111

CHAPTER-4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 124

4.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...... 124

4.2 INVESTIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DUE TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT ..... 126

4.2.1 Air Environment ...... 129

4.2.2 Noise Environment ...... 141

4.2.3 Water Environment ...... 143

4.2.4 Land Environment ...... 146

4.2.5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management...... 147

4.2.1 Health and Safety (RH) ...... 148

4.2.2 Ecology & Biodiversity Environment...... 149

4.2.3 Socio Economic Environment ...... 151

CHAPTER-5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 153

5.1 Site Selection ...... 153

5.2 Technology Selection ...... 153

CHAPTER-6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ...... 155

6.1.1 Air Environment ...... 155

6.1.2 Air Environment ...... 155

6.1.3 Noise Environment ...... 156

6.1.4 Water Environment ...... 158

6.1.5 Land Environment ...... 162

6.1.6 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management...... 162

6.1.7 Traffic Monitoring ...... 164

CHAPTER-7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ...... 169

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 169

7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 169

7.2.1 Hazard Assessment and Evaluation ...... 172

7.2.2 Comprehensive existing Safety Mitigation/ Control Measures at GSFC Complex 181

7.2.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP) ...... 185

7.2.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OH&S) ...... 196

7.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ...... 199

CHAPTER-8 PROJECT BENEFITS ...... 200

8.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 200

8.2 ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS ...... 200

8.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 201

8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL SKILLED; SEMI-SKILLED AND UNSKILLED ...... 201

8.5 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS ...... 201

CHAPTER-9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ...... 207

CHAPTER-10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 208

10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ...... 208

10.1.1 Objectives of EMP ...... 208

10.1.2 Environment Management Plan ...... 209

10.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING ...... 211

10.2.2 Cost for Environment Management System ...... 211

10.3 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT ...... 213

10.3.1 Green Belt Development ...... 213

10.3.2 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme ...... 216

10.3.3 Concept of Waste Minimization, Recycle, Reuse / Recover, Energy Conservation and Natural Resource Conservation ...... 217

10.3.4 SOCIAL WELFARE & UPLIFTMENT PLAN/ CER ...... 218

10.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF WORKERS ...... 219

10.4.1 Noise ...... 219

10.4.2 Heat ...... 219

10.4.3 Dust, other Chemicals and Metals being suspended in the Environment ...... 220

10.4.4 Occupational Hazards specific Pre-Placement and Periodical Health Checkup 220

10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL ...... 220

10.5.1 INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY (Covering Responsible care,

Quality, Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Energy) ...... 220

CHAPTER-11 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION ...... 222

11.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 222

11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 222

11.3 Proposed Project ...... 222

11.3.1 Air Emissions & Control ...... 223

11.3.2 Noise ...... 223

11.3.3 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal ...... 224

11.3.4 Hazardous & Other Solid Waste ...... 224

11.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 224

11.4.1 Study Period, Area & Monitoring/Sampling Locations ...... 224

11.4.2 Land Use and Land Cover ...... 225

11.4.3 Micro Meteorology ...... 225

11.4.4 Ambient Air Quality ...... 225

11.4.5 Noise Level ...... 226

11.4.6 Soil Quality ...... 226

11.4.7 Groundwater Quality ...... 226

11.4.8 Surface water Quality ...... 227

11.4.9 Ecology and Biodiversity ...... 228

11.4.10 Socio Economic ...... 228

11.5 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 229

11.5.1 Air Environment ...... 229

11.5.2 Noise Environment ...... 229

11.5.3 Water Environment ...... 229

11.5.4 Land Environment ...... 229

11.5.5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management...... 230

11.5.6 Biological Environment ...... 230

11.5.7 Socio-Economic Environment ...... 230

11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ...... 230

11.6.1 Socio Economic Development Activities ...... 230

11.6.2 Risk Assessment & OH&S ...... 231

11.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 231

11.8 CONCLUSION ...... 231

CHAPTER-12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ...... 233

12.1 COMPANY PROFILE ...... 233

TABLES

Table 1-2: Brief description of the project ...... 3

Table 1-3: Area Statement of Existing and Proposed Expansion ...... 3

Table 1-4: Details of Existing & Proposed Production Capacity ...... 6

Table 1-5: Resource Requirement ...... 7

Table 1-6: Applicable Statutory Permission ...... 11

Table 1-7: Compliance with the Terms of Reference ...... 12

Table 2-1: Total Nylon-6 Application wise demand in Indian Market ...... 31

Table 2-2:Co-ordinates of the Project Site-Nylon 6 Chips Plant ...... 32

Table 2-3: List of Major Industries within 10 KM radius of Project Site ...... 34

Table 2-4: Project Site Specific Environmental Sensitivity Details ...... 34

Table 2-5: Details of Existing & Proposed Production Capacity ...... 36

Table 2-6: Capital Cost Projection ...... 38

Table 2-7: Resource Requirement ...... 39

Table 2-8: Proposed Schedule for Approval and Implementation ...... 40

Table 2-9: Mass Balance for Continuous & Batch Process ...... 41

Table 2-10: Mass Balance for Compounding Process ...... 42

Table 2-11: Details of Existing & Proposed Raw Material ...... 43

Table 2-12: Area Statement of Existing and Proposed Expansion ...... 45

Table 2-13: No. of Vehicles Required Daily for Proposed Project ...... 48

Table 2-14: Flue Gas Emission from Existing Unit ...... 48

Table 2-15: Process Gas Emission from Existing Unit ...... 50

Table 2-16: Sources of Noise with their Sound Pressure Levels ...... 52

Table 2-17 : Details of Existing & Proposed Water Consumption of GSFC Complex ...... 53

Table 2-18: Details of Existing & Proposed Water Consumption of Nylon 6 Chips ...... 53

Table 2-19: Existing and Proposed Waste Water Generation of GSFC Complex ...... 54

Table 2-20: Existing and Proposed Waste Water Generation of Nylon 6 ...... 55

Table 2-21: Details of Effluent Characteristics ...... 58

Table 2-22: Details of Existing Waste Water Treatment Units ...... 58

Table 2-23: Details of Existing and Proposed Solid and Hazardous Waste ...... 61

Table 2-24: Details of Mitigation Measures at Design Stage ...... 62 Table 2-25: Condensed Description of Aspects of the Project likely to Cause Environmental Effects...... 64

Table 3-1: Frequency of Environmental Monitoring ...... 68

Table 3-2: Method of Environmental Sampling and Analysis ...... 69

Table 3-3:Meteorological Condition of Study Area ...... 70

Table 3-4:Land use Statistics (10 km) ...... 77

Table 3-5: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations in the Study Region ...... 80

Table 3-6: Details of Analysis Method ...... 81

th Table 3-7:Min, Max, 98 Percentile and Average Value of PM10 and PM2.5 ...... 82

Table 3-8: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of SO2 and NOx ...... 82

Table 3-9: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of NH3 and HF ...... 83

Table 3-10: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of NH3 and HF ...... 83

Table 3-11: Noise Monitoring Locations in the Study Region ...... 85

Table 3-12: Noise Monitoring report during day time ...... 86

Table 3-13: Noise Monitoring report during night time ...... 86

Table 3-14 : Details of Ground Water sampling locations ...... 89

Table 3-15: Ground water Analysis Results ...... 89

Table 3-16: Details of Surface Water Sampling Locations ...... 93

Table 3-17: Surface water Analysis Results ...... 94

Table 3-18: Bacteriological Analysis of surface Water ...... 95

Table 3-19: Standard Limit as per IS 10500:2012 for Microbiological parameters ...... 97

Table 3-20: Traffic Study Report ...... 99

Table 3-21: LOS Criteria ...... 100

Table 3-22: Details of Soil sampling location ...... 101

Table 3-23: Soil Sample Analysis Result ...... 101

Table 3-24: Trees Species of Study Area ...... 103

Table 3-25: Shrub Species ...... 106

Table 3-26: Herbs Species of Study Area ...... 106

Table 3-27: Climber Species ...... 108

Table 3-28: Grasses ...... 108

Table 3-29: List of Mammals in the Study Area ...... 109

Table 3-30: List of Domestic Mammals in the Study Area ...... 109

Table 3-31: Avi Fauna ...... 109

Table 3-32: List of Reptiles in the Study Area ...... 110

Table 3-33: Detail of Fishes ...... 110

Table 3-34: Details of Population in Study Area ...... 112

Table 3-35: Details of Sex Ratio in Study Area ...... 114

Table 3-36: Details of Literacy Rate in Study Area ...... 115

Table 3-37: Details of Occupational Structure ...... 117

Table 3-38:Education Facilities ...... 119

Table 3-39: Medical/Primary Health Care Facilities ...... 119

Table 3-40: Drinking Water Facilities ...... 119

Table 3-41: Drainage and Sanitation Facilities...... 120

Table 3-42: Communication Facilities ...... 120

Table 3-43:Transportation Facilities ...... 120

Table 3-44: Road Approach Facilities ...... 120

Table 3-45: Bank Facilities...... 121

Table 3-46: Power Supply Facilities ...... 121

Table 3-47: Summary of Baseline Results ...... 121

Table 4-1: Severity Criteria for Magnitude of Impacts ...... 125

Table 4-2: Score ranges for Beneficial and Adverse Impacts...... 125

Table 4-3: Criteria of Significance / Consequence ...... 125

Table 4-4: Aspect-Impact Identification from Proposed Project ...... 127

Table 4-5: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Air Environment ...... 129

Table 4-6: Incremental Traffic Study Report...... 130

Table 4-7: Existing Traffic Scenario with Respect to LOS ...... 131

Table 4-8: LOS Criteria ...... 131

Table 4-9: Detail of Vehicular Emission- Line Source ...... 133

Table 4-10: Summary of Line Source Modeling ...... 133

Table 4-11: Total Predictive GLC ...... 139

Table 4-12: Traffic Management ...... 140

Table 4-13: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Noise Environment ...... 141

Table 4-14: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Water Environment ...... 143 Table 4-15: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management ...... 147

Table 4-16: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Ecology & Biodiversity ...... 149

Table 4-17: Issues identified Village wise ...... 152

Table 6-1: Environmental Monitoring Program for Air Environment ...... 156

Table 6-2: Environment Monitoring Program for Noise Environment ...... 156

Table 6-3: Environmental Monitoring Program for Water Environment ...... 158

Table 6-4: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management ...... 163

Table 6-5: Traffic Monitoring Program ...... 164

Table 6-6: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Program ...... 166

Table 7-1: Toxicity Index ...... 170

Table 7-2: Flammable Criteria ...... 171

Table 7-3: Physio- Chemical Properties of Raw Materials & Products ...... 171

Table 7-4 : Project Activity ...... 172

Table 7-5: Comprehensive Methodology Adopted ...... 174

Table 7-6: Risk Matrix ...... 174

Table 7-7: Risk Acceptability Criteria ...... 175

Table 7-8: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment ...... 176

Table 7-9: Classification of Emergency ...... 186

Table 7-10: Mode of Emergency: ...... 187

Table 7-11: On-Site Emergency Planning ...... 187

Table 7-12: SIREN CODE ...... 190

Table 7-13: Details of Occupational Health Impacts and Safety Hazards ...... 197

Table 8-1: Funds utilized Under Corporate Social Responsibility (from 2014- 2018) ...... 206

Table 10-1: Environmental Management Plan ...... 209

Table 10-2 : Capital Cost for EMS...... 211

Table 10-3 : Recurring Cost for EMS ...... 212

Table 10-4: Details of Plantation in entire GSFC complex ...... 213

Table 10-5: Type of Plantation at GSFC ...... 214

Table 10-6: Budget Break-up for CER Activities of 5 years ...... 219

Table 11-1: Existing and Proposed Production Capacity ...... 222

Table 11-2: Project description ...... 222

FIGURES

Figure 2-1: Process Flow Diagram of Nylon – 6 Plant ...... 43

Figure 2-2: Water Balance Diagram of Existing Scenario of GSFC Complex ...... 56

Figure 2-3: Water Balance Diagram after Expansion Scenario of GSFC Complex ...... 56

Figure 2-4: Water Balance Diagram after Expansion of Nylon 6 Plant ...... 57

Figure 2-5: Schematic Flow Diagram of Existing ETP ...... 60

Figure 3-1: Schematic presentation of Valued Environmental Component...... 67

Figure 3-2:Graphical Presentation for the month wise Temperature Variation ...... 73

Figure 3-3:Graphical Presentation for the month wise Humidity Variation ...... 73

Figure 3-4: Wind Rose Diagram ...... 74

Figure 3-5: Methodology Used for Land use Classification ...... 76

Figure 3-6:Land use Statistics (10 Km) ...... 77

Figure 3-7:Graph of Literacy Rate ...... 116

Figure 3-8: Occupational Structure of Study Area ...... 118

Figure 4-1: Isopleth for PM from Vehicular Movement-Line Source ...... 135

Figure 4-2: Isopleth for CO from Vehicular Movement-Line Source ...... 136

Figure 4-3: Isopleth for HC from Vehicular Movement-Line Source ...... 137

Figure 4-4: Isopleth for NOx Vehicular Movement-Line Source ...... 138

Figure 7-1: Permanent Assembly points in GSFC ...... 194

Figure 10-1: Organogram of Environment Management Cell ...... 220

MAPS

Map 1-1: Site Layout Plan of GSFC Complex...... 4

Map 1-2: Key Plan of Nylon 6 Plant ...... 5

Map 1-3: General & Specific location of Project Site ...... 8

Map 1-4: Toposheet Map ...... 9

Map 2-1: General & Specific location of Project Site ...... 32

Map 2-2: Map Showing Location of Project Site ...... 33

Map 2-3: Boundary Map of Nylon-6 Plant on Google Earth...... 33

Map 2-4: Study Area Map of 10 Km Radius of Site ...... 35

Map 2-5: Site Layout Plan of GSFC Complex...... 46

Map 2-6: Key Plan of Nylon 6 Plant ...... 46

Map 3-1: Study Area Map ...... 67

Map 3-2: Land Use Map ...... 76

Map 3-3: Drainage Map ...... 78

Map 3-4: Digital Elevation Map ...... 78

Map 3-5:Map showing the Study Region location of Ambient Air ...... 80

Map 3-6: Map showing the study region location of Noise ...... 84

Map 3-7 : Map showing the study region with locations for Ground Water ...... 88

Map 3-8: Map showing the locations for Surface water ...... 93

Map 3-9: Map showing the Study Region Location of Soil ...... 101

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photograph 1-1: Photographs of Existing GSFC Complex & Nylon 6 Plant ...... 9

Photograph 2-1: Photographs of Existing GSFC Complex & Nylon 6 Plant ...... 36

Photograph 3-1: Monitoring Activity ...... 70

ANNEXURES

Annexure 1: Existing EC ...... 242

Annexure 2: Certified Compliance Report of Existing EC ...... 256 Annexure 3: Action Plan by GSFC against the Partly Complied Conditions of Compliance Report ...... 257

Annexure 4: Show Cause Notice Issued by GPCB over the past 3 years & replies by GSFC .. 262

Annexure 5: Copy of Existing CC&A ...... 265

Annexure 6: Amended CC&A ...... 275

Annexure 7: Compliance of CC&A Conditions ...... 278

Annexure 8: ToR Letter ...... 291

Annexure 9: GIDC Notification ...... 300

Annexure 10: Water Withdrawal Permission Letter ...... 302

Annexure 11: VECL Membership ...... 303

Annexure 12: Photographs of Separate Electric Meter & Online Meter ...... 304

Annexure 13: Air dispersion Modeling Results from Vehicular Movement ...... 305

Annexure 14: National Ambient Air Quality Standards ...... 312

Annexure 15: MSDS of all the Chemicals ...... 314 Annexure 16: Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat’s Stay Order against Notification of MoEFCC , New Delhi ...... 328

Annexure 17:EC of Ammonium Sulphate (AS-I): ...... 332

ABBREVIATIONS

AMS- American Meteorological Society AP/AQ- Air Pollution/ Air Quality APCM- Air Pollution Control Measures APHA- American Public Health Association ARC/GIS- Arc geographical Information System AWH- Air Water & Hazard Waste CC&A- Consolidated Consent & Authorization CPCB-Central Pollution Control Board DMP- Disaster Management Plan ECC - Emergency Control Center EC-Environmental Clarence EHS - Environment, Health and Safety EIA- Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environmental Management Plan EMS- Environment Management System EPA- Environment Protection Act ERDAS- Earth Resource Development Assessment System ERPG - Emergency Response Planning Guidelines ETP- Effluent Treatment Plant GIDC - Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation GSFC- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals GW- Ground Water HIRA- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment HSE- Health Safety and Environment HW- Hazardous Waste IS- Indian Standards ISO-International Organization for Standardization KLD- Kilo Liter Per Day LEL - Lower Flammability Limits LOS- Level of Serviceability LU/LC- Land Use/ Land Cover MoEFCC - Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet MSIHC - Manufacture, Storage, Import & Hazardous Chemical Rules NRSC- National Remote Sensing Centre OHS- Occupational Health Center OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCU-Passenger Car Unit PEL - Permissible Exposure Limits

PPE – Personal protective equipment QC-Quality Control QMS- Quality Management System R&D- Research and Development RD- Resource Depletion RSPL- Recycling Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SCBA- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus SEIAA- State Environment Impact Assessment Authority SMC - Site Main Controller SOP- Standard Operating Procedure TL- Threshold Limit TLV - Threshold Limit Value ToR - Terms of References TPA – Ton Per Annum TPH- Tones per Hour TPM- Tones Per Month TSDF - Treatment, Storage and Disposal facility

ToR Letter

Declaration by Experts Contributing to the EIA Report of

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited located at GSFC complex i.e. P.O. Fertilizer Nagar–391750, District – Vadodara, of Gujarat state.

EIA COORDINATOR

Name Signature

Mr. Jayeshkumar S. Patel

FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS

Declaration by the Head of the Organization I, Jayeshkumar S. Patel hereby confirm that the above mentioned team members were involved in preparation of EIA Report of Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited. I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement

Authorization Letter

UNDERTAKING OF PROJECT PROPONENT

UNDERTAKING OF CONSULTANT

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CHAPTER-1 INTORDUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) intends for the capacity enhancement & expansion project of manufacturing Nylon 6 Chips Plant. The site is located at Fertilizernagar, Tal. & Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat State Purpose of the report is to identify environmental aspects, impacts and mitigation measures arising out from proposed Expansion and to prepare EIA/EMP report as per Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by State level Environment impact Assessment Authority, Gujarat. The report is prepared based on ‘Generic Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006, amended till date.

1.2 INTRODUCTION & COMPANY PROFILE

1.2.1 Identification of Project The proposed project by GSFC is in existing GSFC Complex located in a Notified Industrial area (Notification attached as Annexure 8). The total plot area of the GSFC complex is 328 Ha. and the plot area for proposed expansion activity is 0.0813 Ha. The proponent proposes to expand the existing capacity of:  Nylon- 6 chips from 24425 MTPA to 45245 MTPA. As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th September 2006 and its amendment thereafter, the proposed project falls in “Category A” under project activity 5(e),due to the applicability of General condition (GC) and Honorable National Green Tribunal Order dated 10.07.2019. Table 1-1: Identification of the Project as per EIA notification Proposed Project or Activity Category Products/Facility* Project and Original Petrochemical 5(e) & Category ‘B’ Nylon-6 Chips Category Based Processing Now to be appraised Petrochemical 5 (e) ,Category ‘A’ Nylon-6 Chips as Based Processing * Detailed Production capacity of the unit is provided in Table 2-5.

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1.2.2 Project Proponent GSFC was incorporated in 1962 and production of fertilizers started in 1967. GSFC has set up the first DAP fertilizer complex in India at Sikka, Jamnagar on the west coast of Gujarat. GSFC was the first Company in India to establish a Caprolactam plant in the year 1974. This was the apt. time when Caprolactam was in great demand mainly for the manufacture of downstream products like nylon yarn, tyre cord, etc. As a way forward, it led to expansion into Nylon-6 production. GSFC was also the first to recover Argon gas from purge gas, thus entering into the foray of industrial gases by making Argon gas which is prominently used in welding and this was done way back in the year 1981. GSFC also has to its credit of setting up India's first Melamine plant. As a step towards backward integration as well as a part of global trotting for feed-stocks has participated in a joint venture in Tunisia viz. Tunisian Indian Fertilizers S.A. (TIFFERT), this would ensure the consistent supply 1,80,000 TPA of additional Phosphoric Acid per annum required for the production of DAP. The Company during the period of past half decade has entered the Second Green Revolution phase by developing alternative energy generation facilities and initiating the spread of drip irrigation systems in Gujarat. The Company has provided valuable services to farmers by way of agricultural inputs and marketing support. Entering the second green revolution, GSFC continued its role of encouraging agricultural growth by developing and supplying Bio-Fertilizers and Bio- technology products to the farmers under one roof. The Company has also advanced Tissue Culture facilities to support horticulture and other crops. In order to provide farmers with high-tech inputs, GSFC has formed 100% subsidiary GSFC Agrotech Limited for research and marketing of liquid bio-fertilizers, Plant Growth Promoters-Sardar Amin Granules/liquid, Tissue culture and Seeds.

1.3 JUSTIFCATION OF THE PROJECT To produce and cater:

 Engineering grade & film grade by Nylon-6 Plant  The overall demand for Nylon 6 in India has grown at ~7% p.a. over the last decade.  Nylon fibers demand has grown by ~6% p.a. whereas Nylon 6 resin demand has grown at ~11% p.a. Current consumption of India is still very small accounting for only ~5% of the global demand.  The adoption of Nylon 6 in some segments is expected to increase in near future. For e.g. in packaging Industry nylon films have distinct advantage in increasing shelf life.

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1.4 PROJECT DETAILS Brief description of the project is given in Table 1-2 Table 1-2: Brief description of the project Sr. No. Details Description 1 Nature Petrochemical Based Processing 2 Product Nylon 6 Chips Existing capacity: 24425 MTPA 3 Capacity/Size Proposed capacity: 20820 MTPA After expansion total capacity: 45245 MTPA Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) 4 Location Fertilizer Nagar, Tal.& Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat State Cost of the 5 Approx. INR 20.00 Cr. project

Table 1-3: Area Statement of Existing and Proposed Expansion Sr. Area (Ha.) Particulate No. Existing Proposed Total 1. Total Plant Area 174.7 --* 174.7 (Processing) 2. GSFC Township 34.6 -- 34.6 3. Green Belt (In plant) 32.8 -- 32.8 4. Green Belt (Township) 85.9 -- 85.9 Total Area 328.0 -- 328.0 *The area for Nylon 6 plant is already demarcated in Processing Plant area of 174.70 ha as 0.0813 Ha (813 m2).

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Map 1-1: Site Layout Plan of GSFC Complex

Nylon 6 location

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Map 1-2: Key Plan of Nylon 6 Plant

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Table 1-4: Details of Existing & Proposed Production Capacity Sr. Production Capacity Plant Name Product Unit No. Existing Proposed Total 1 Ammonia – III Ammonia MT/year 33000 -- 33000

Ammonia MT/year 450000 -- 450000 2 Ammonia – IV Argon MT/year 3200000 -- 3200000 3 Urea – I Urea MT/year 103200 -- 103200 4 Urea – II Urea MT/year 264000 -- 264000 5 Melamine – I Melamine MT/year 5000 -- 5000 6 Melamine – II Melamine MT/year 10000 -- 10000 Phosphoric Acid MT/year 54000 -- 54000 7 Phosphoric Acid Phosphogypsum MT/year 253260 -- 253260 * DAP/ASP/MAP/ DAP/ASP/MAP/ 8 MT/year NPK NPK a)DAP DAP b)ASP ASP c) MAP MAP MT/year 216000 -- 216000 d) NPK (12:32:16) NPK (12:32:16) e) NPK (10:26:26) NPK (10:26:26) 9 Sulphuric Acid-III Sulphuric Acid MT/year 132000 -- 132000

10 Sulphuric Acid-IV Sulphuric Acid MT/year 445500 -- 445500 Co-Generation Power MWH 15 -- 15 Cogeneration – I Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 Power MWH 25 -- 25 Cogeneration – II Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 Power MWH 50 -- 50 Cogeneration – III Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 Caprolactam MT/year 20000 -- 20000 11 Caprolactam – I Ammonium MT/year 80000 -- 80000 Sulphate Caprolactam MT/year 50000 -- 50000 12 Caprolactam –II Ammonium MT/year 116000 -- 116000

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Sr. Production Capacity Plant Name Product Unit No. Existing Proposed Total Sulphate Nitric Acid MT/year 8300 -- 8300 13 Nylon – 6 Nylon – 6 MT/year 24425 20820 45245 14 MEK Oxime MEK Oxime MT/year 1200 -- 1200 15 MEK Expansion MEK Oxime MT/year 5300 -- 5300 16 Urea Phosphate Urea Phosphate MT/Year 1500 -- 1500 17 Methanol Methanol MT/year 191625 -- 191625 18 HAS Crystal HAS Crystal MT/year 1200 -- 1200 WSF – NPK MT/year 21600 -- 21600 Water Soluble 19:19:19 Fertilizer (WSF) & WSF - MAP / 19 Micronutrient MKP / KNO3 / MT/year 10800 -- 10800 Mixture (MM) SOP plant Micronutrient MT/year 54 -- 54 Mixture Table 1-5: Resource Requirement

Sr. Description Particular Remark/Source No. Existing Proposed No additional land required for expansion. 1 Land 328 ha 0.0813 ha *813 m2 area for expansion is already demarcated in Processing Plant area of 3280000 m2. Capital 2 -- 20.00 Cr. Cost of propsoed project Cost

Construction After expansion total manpower will be 3 Manpower 5000 phase: 15 5019. Operation Phase: 04 4 Utility Aftere expansion it will be 77.4 MW. Is/will be sourced from Wind Mill / i. Power 76 MW 1.4 MW Cogeneration Plant/MGVCL. Existing 1 D.G set of 562.5 kVA will be used during emergency

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Sr. Description Particular Remark/Source No. Existing Proposed After expansion the total water requirment will be 32087.9 KLD ii Water 32051 KLD 36.95 KLD Is/will be sourced from French Wells (4 Nos.) GSFC’s own source in Mahi River. iii HSD & Natural gas is used as fuel in existing project. No additional fuel Fuel will be procured for proposed project as existign utilities will be used. Cooling iv Proposed: Cooling Tower of 4 m3/d. Tower Steam from existing facility will be utilized for proposed project. No v Steam additional steam will be generated for proposed project.

Map 1-3: General & Specific location of Project Site

(Source: Google Co.in)

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Map 1-4: Toposheet Map

Photograph 1-1: Photographs of Existing GSFC Complex & Nylon 6 Plant

GSFC Complex

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Existing Nylon 6 Plant

1.4.1 KEY INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURES AND SETTLEMENTS Key infrastructure features have been extracted from Survey of India (SoI) topographical maps of 1:50,000 scale. The features have been updated using satellite data and have been verified with ancillary information derived from TTK maps and guide maps. The locations of the settlement have been extracted from Census of India (CoI) maps and verified by using SoI topographical maps and satellite data. Project Site Specific Environmental Sensitivity Details Sr. Environmental Sensitivity Name Distance & Direction No. 1 Nearest City Vadodara ~1.5 Km toward SE 2 Nearest Highway NH-48 ~0.67 Km towards E Narmada Canal ~ 1.6 km towards SE Vishwamitri River ~ 5 km towards ENE 3 Nearest Meni River ~5.2 km towards NW

River/Ponds/Lake/Canal Mahi River ~7.1 km towards WNW

Surya Nadi ~ 6.9 km towards ENE Sursagar Lake ~ 9.6 km towards SE State /U.T National 4 None -- Boundaries 5 Reserve Forest None -- National Park/ Wildlife 6 None -- Sanctuary 7 Heritage Site None -- Air Force Station at Harni ~8.25 km towards SE 8 Defence installations EME ~9.0 km towards S

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Petrochemical Complex 9 Critically Polluted Area 0.75 Kms towards WNW (PCC) INA

1.5 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

1.5.1 Statutory Clearance as Other Permissions Environmental Clearance: GSFC has obtained Environment Clearance for its existing Nylon 6 plant vide letter SEIAA/GUJ/EC/5I/131//2013 dated 05.07.2013. Other Environmental Clearance includes: Methanol Plant: Revamping of Existing Ammonia-1 Plant into 525 TPD Methanol Plant by GSFC vide letter J-11011/901/2007-IA (II) dated 31/07/08. Melamine Plant: Setting up of new Melamine Plant within existing complex by GSFC vide letter SEIAA/GUJ/EC/5(f)/228/2016 dated 31/03/2016. Ammonium Sulphate (AS-I): Expansion of Fertilizer plant by adding Ammonium Sulphate Production Unit (AS-I) vide letter F.No.- J-11011/901/2007-IA(I) dated 06/03/2019 Copy of above mentioned EC are attached as Annexure 1. The certified compliance report of the existing EC is attached as Annexure 2. The existing unit has valid CC&A issued by GPCB vide Consent No.: AWH-78404, dated 07.06.2016, valid upto 31.12.2021, Copy of CC&A is attached as Annexure 5. The amended CC&A is attached as Annexure 6. The compliance of the conditions of CC&A is attached as Annexure 7. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ): The project does not fall in CRZ zone hence does not attract any CRZ clearance. Forest, Wildlife Clearance: The project does not attract any Forest/Wildlife clearance since it is located in Notified Industrial Area. Other Permissions applicable to project is described in Table 1-6 Table 1-6: Applicable Statutory Permission S. Legal Instruments No. 1 The Factories Act, 1948 2 The Gujarat Factories Rules, 1963

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S. Legal Instruments No. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Rules, 1982, as amended 3 to date. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Rules, 1975, as 4 amended to date The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and Rules, 1978, as 5 amended to date. The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical rules, 1989, as 6 amended to date. 7 Disaster management Act, 2005 The Standards of Weight & Measures Rules – 1987 under Weight & Measures Act – 8 1976 9 The Standards of Weight & Measures (Packaged Commodities Rules-1977) 10 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules, 1986, as amended to date The Chemical accidents (Emergency Planning, preparedness and response) Rules, 11 1996 12 The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 & The Central Motor Vehicle rules, 1989 13 Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 as amended to date 14 Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 15 Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 16 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 as amended to date 17 Consents from GPCB 18 Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 as amended to date 19 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and Rules, 1991 as amended to date 20 The Bureau of Indian Standards

1.5.2 Scope of the Study

GSFC was awarded ToR vide letter No. SEIAA/GUJ/ToR/5I/520/2019 dated 01.04.2019 Copy of the same is attached as Annexure 8. Compliance of the ToR is provided in Table 1-7 Table 1-7: Compliance with the Terms of Reference S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report 1 Executive Summary Summary of the EIA is provided in CHAPTER-11, EIA report Pg.222 2 Copy of plot holding certificate The proposed expansion is within Annexure 7, obtained from GIDC Authority. existing premises of GSFC complex Pg. 233 (If applicable) 3 Present land use pattern of the The area surrounding the project Sub-Sec. 3.5.2,

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report study area shall be given based site is largely an Agriculture Land Pg. 75, CHAPTER- on satellite imagery. like Fallow Land, Crop Land and 3 Orchard/Trees are covering around 10.58%, 17.37% and 14.98% respectively Barren Land like Waste Land and Open Land are covering around 8.46% and 3.18% respectively. Range Land like Grass Land and Scrub Land are covering around 10.40 % and 16.30% respectively. Water body like River/Ponds is covering around 1.05%. Settlement is covering around 17.67 % of the total study area. Satellite map is prepared and provides in EIA report 4 Layout plan of the factory Layout plan of the factory Map 2-5, Pg. 46, premises. (Show all the premises including Raw material & CHAPTER-2 production plants including Products storage area, separate Raw material & Products entry & exit with proposed Nylon storage area). Provision of 6 plant is provided in EIA report separate entry & exit and adequate margin all-round the periphery for unobstructed easy movement of the emergency vehicle / fire tenders without reversing back. Mark the same in the plant layout. 5 Technical details of the plant/s Technology: Sec.2.8, Pg.40, along with details on best Existing: CHAPTER-2 available technologies (BAT), (1) EMS-INVENTA AG , Switzerland proposed technology, and (2) TECHNIP-ZIMMER reasons for selecting the same. Proposed: Proposed compounding lines does not need any process license as the manufacturing process involves mixing and blending of Nylon 6 chips to get compounded chips and recipe is developed in- house and includes major

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report equipment’s like extruder. No reaction is involved in proposed manufacturing activity 6 Details of manufacturing Manufacturing process operations Sec.2.8, Pg.40, process / operations of each of each product along with CHAPTER-2 product along with chemical chemical reactions, mass balance, reactions, mass balance, consumption of raw materials is consumption of raw materials detailed in EIA report etc. Details on strategy for the There will be no Air emission or implementation of cleaner Hazardous waste generation due production activities. to proposed manufacturing activity, thus making proposed production activities cleaner and greener 7 Full name and chemical Raw materials includes: Sub-Sec. 2.5.1, formula of all the raw materials Caprolactam, Virgin Nylon 6 chips, Pg. 36 & and products. Details on end Solid & Liquid additives, pigments Sec.2.9.1, Pg.43, use of each product. & glass fibers. CHAPTER-2 Product includes: Engineering and compounding grade Nylon-6 Chips. There will be no By Products generation. End Use of products: Monofilaments, Molding Grades, Automobile & engineering. 8 Complete management plan for Not Applicable -- By-products/Spent acids to be As there will not be any By- generated, along with the product generation form name and address of end proposed manufacturing activity. consumers to whom the by- product/s will be sold. Copies of agreement / MoU / letter of intent from them, showing their willingness to purchase said by-products/Spent acids from the proposed project. ‘ 9 Explore the use of renewable Regular energy conservation Sub-Sec. 10.3.3, energy to the maximum extent initiatives are/will be taken to Pg. 217, possible. Details of provisions reduce energy consumption CHAPTER-10 to make the project energy- Use of energy efficient appliances efficient through of energy Installation of VFD’s

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report efficient devices and adoption Energy efficient machineries, of modes of alternative fixtures and equipment will be ecofriendly sources of energy used during the construction and like solar water heater, solar operation phase as far as possible. lighting etc. Measures Periodic monitoring of proposed for energy unit/plant/department wise for conservation. energy consumption GSFC has installed 152.8 MW Wind Farm in Kucchh & Saurashtra region, the same is utilized in Baroda & Sikka Unit. Solar Power Plant of 10 MW is also under execution stage at Charanka Patan 10 Leak Detection and Repairing For proposed manufacturing -- Programme (LDAR) for all the process no volatile solvents will be volatile organic solvent used. proposed for use in-house with detailed chemical properties including vapor pressure. LDAR shall odeling prevention of losses of solvents to the best minimum extent. 11 Qualitative and quantitative Only Used oil will be generated -- analysis of hazardous waste from utilities which will be sold to streams generation from the registered refiners. manufacturing process There is no hazardous waste (Product wise). Explore the generation from proposed possibility to reuse such waste manufacturing activity streams within premises as raw materials for other products or to convert it into valuable products instead of selling out side. Sound management of such waste streams as per the HW Rules 2016 as amended time to time. Feasibility report for utilization shall be incorporated in EIA report. 12 Action plan to reuse or Not Applicable -- consume entire quantity of As no spent acid is generated from spent acids/waste streams existing and proposed within premises to convert into

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report valuable products instead of manufacturing of Nylon 6. sending such spent acids to outside premises. 13 Detailed mass balance and Detailed mass balance is provided Mass Balance: water balance (including reuse- in EIA report. Sec.2.8, Pg.40, recycle, if any) along with The additional water requirement CHAPTER-2 qualitative and quantitative for Nylon 6 Plant is 36.95 KLD, Water Balance & analysis of the each waste after expansion the water Analysis of stream from the processes. requirement of GSFC Complex will streams be 32087.95 KLD Sub-Sec 2.9.7 . At present total waste water Pg. 52, CHAPTER- generated is 13989 KLD, The 2 additional waste water generated from Nylon 6 plant will be 22.2 KLD Industrial and 0.5 KLD Domestic, hence after expansion the effluent generated will be 14011.7 KLD. GSFC will surrendered the waste water disposal quantity of 30 KLD available with it in the name of GATL project. Hence overall effluent quantity going to VECL will be maintained within the existing permissible limit (i.e 13989 KLD). The COD of the waste stream before treatment will be 4000 – 4500 mg/l and after treatment it will be reduced to <250 mg/l, similarly the BOD before treatment will be 1500 – 2000 mg/l and after treatment it will be reduced to <50 mg/. 14 Assessment of source of the GSFC is having own French Wells Annexure 10, Pg. water supply with adequacy of in river Mahi (4 Nos.) and already 302 the same to meet with the has the permission of abstracting requirements for the project. 31.8 MLD (As per GR of GoG +/- Permission obtained from the 25% withdrawal is allowed by GIDC for supply of raw water. irrigation department). Undertaking stating that no No bore well will be dug for the bore well shall be dug within proposed additional capacity the premises.

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report within the premises. 15 Explore the possibility of reuse Reuse/Recycle: Sub-Sec. 10.3.3, / recycle and other cleaner  In proposed plant, instead of Pg. 217, production options for chilled water soft water from CHAPTER-10 reduction of wastes. Details of R.O plant via cooling tower will methods to be adopted for the be used for cooling purpose, water conservation. which will result into conservation of Raw water & Power  Self-cleaning screw of twin screw extruder will ensure lower mixed grade generation during change over in process. The minor mixed grade generated will be recycled into the process. Cleaner Production:  There will be no air emission or hazardous waste generation form proposed manufacturing activity. However reuse/recycle, waste minimization and water conservation will be carried out which is detailed in EIA report. 16 Qualitative and quantitative At present total waste water Sub-Sec 2.9.7, Pg. analysis of waste water to be generated is 13989 KLD, The 52, CHAPTER-2 generated from the additional waste water generated manufacturing process of each from Nylon 6 plant will be 22.2 product to be manufactured KLD Industrial and 0.5 KLD along with mass balance. Domestic, hence after expansion the effluent generated will be 14011.7 KLD. The COD of the waste stream before treatment will be4000 – 4500 mg/l and after treatment it will be reduced to <250 mg/l, similarly the BOD before treatment will be 1500 – 2000 mg/l and after treatment it will be reduced to <50 mg/. 17 Segregation of waste streams The waste water from the process Sub-Sec 2.9.7, Pg. and details on specific and washing will be sent to ETP-I 52, CHAPTER-2 treatment and disposal of each and treated waste water is further

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report stream. sent to Common Effluent Channel of VECL (Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited). Waste water from utilities is/will be directly sent to final discharge pond followed by VECL for disposal. Domestic sewage is disposed ine existing soak pit of Nylon 6. 18 Details of ETP including The effluent generated from Sub-Sec 2.9.7, Pg. dimensions of each unit along proposed project will be treated in 52, CHAPTER-2 with schematic flow diagram. existing ETP-I. At present waste Inlet, transitional and treated water from Existing Caprolactam – effluent qualities with specific I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area, efficiency of each treatment Effluent is treated in ETP –I. The unit in reduction in respect of capacity of ETP-I is 880 KLD and all concerned/regulated present flow rate is 818 KLD. environmental parameters. Detailed description is provided in Inlet effluent quality should be EIA report based on worst case scenario considering production of most polluting products that can be manufactured in the plant concurrently. 19 Provision of CEMS-Continuous Not Applicable -- Emission Monitoring System as As there will be no air emission per CPCB Guideline. from proposed manufacturing activity 20 Membership certificate and GSFC is active member of Annexure 11, Pg. current status of common Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited 303 effluent channel VECL for the disposal of its waste water. (Vadodara Enviro Channel Membership letter is provided in Limited) EIA report 21 Undertaking Stating that a Not Applicable Photographs of separate electric meter will be As separate Electric meter is electric meter is provided for the ETP System. already provided in Existing ETP’s, attached as Photograph of the same is Annexure 12, provided in EIA report Pg.304 22 Copy of permission letter with The project site is located in Annexure 11, Pg. quantity from the authority of Vadodara. 303 GIDC drainage network, Dahej GSFC is active member of regarding confirmation for Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited, spare capacity available to take Vadodara for the disposal of its

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report additional effluent load in GIDC waste water. Membership letter is drainage for final disposal to provided in EIA report deep Sea. 23 Proposal to provide and Separate electric meter, Photographs maintain separate electric operational logbook for effluent attached as meter, operational logbook for treatment systems, online meters Annexure 12, effluent treatment systems, for monitoring of flow, pH, COD, Pg.304 online meters for monitoring of etc is already provided for existing flow, pH, TOC/COD, etc. ETP’s/final discharge point. Operational logbook for effluent treatment systems is also maintained at existing site. 24 Application wise break-up of The effluent generated from Sub-Sec 2.9.7, Pg. effluent quantity to be recycled proposed project will be treated in 52, CHAPTER-2 / reused in various applications existing ETP-I. At present waste like sprinkling for dust control water from Existing Caprolactam – and green belt development I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area is etc. In case of land application, treated in ETP –I. The capacity of details on availability of ETP-I is 880 KLD and present flow sufficient open land for utilizing rate is 818 KLD. effluent for plantation / There is no discharge of water on gardening. How it will be land. There is a separate effluent ensured that treated effluent pipeline laid from Nylon 6 Plant to won’t flow outside the ETP-I to avoid mixing of storm premises linked with storm water with effluent, same pipeline water during high rainy days. will be used for conveying proposed effluent to ETP-I. The plant is closed and covered hence there is/will be no chances of ingress of storm water to effluent pit. 25 Plans for management, The waste stream generated from -- collection and disposal of waste spillage, leakages will be collected streams to be generated from and treated in existing ETP’s. spillage, leakages, vessel It will be ensure that spillage and washing, used container leakages are avoided by periodic washing etc. Measures monitoring. proposed for preventing Vessel and Container washing is effluent discharge during not envisaged in proposed project unforeseen circumstances. 26 One season Site-specific micro- Meteorology data has been Sub-Sec.3.5.1, Pg. meteorological data using collected for one season i.e. from 70, CHAPTER-3

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report temperature, relative humidity, 1st March 2018 to 31st May 2018 hourly wind speed and Temperature: Minimum direction and rainfall should be temperature 19OC recoded in the incorporated. month of March while Maximum temperature was recorded as 44.4OC on May 2018. Humidity: Minimum Humidity was recorded 10% on May 2018. Maximum Humidity was recorded as 84% on May 2018. Wind Direction: Dominant wind direction was from SW –NE during the study period. Wind speed: Observed from 0.1 to 14.5 km/hr in the month of March, from 0.1 to 15.0 km/hr in the month of April and from 0.1 to 23.4 km/hr in the Month of May 2018. 27 Anticipated environmental There will be negligible impact on CHAPTER-4, Pg. impacts due to the proposed the environment since there is no 124 project/production may be air emission or hazardous waste evaluated for significance and generation form proposed based on corresponding likely manufacturing process. Used oil is impacts VECs (Valued generated from utilities will be Environmental Components) sold to authorized recyclers may be identified. Baseline The waste water generated will be studies may be conducted treated in existing ETP I and within the study area of 5 km discharge to VECL for final for all the concerned/identified disposal after treatment, it will VECs and likely impacts will not be disposed on land or any have to be assessed for their water body directly. Baseline magnitude in order to identify studies of 10 km radius were mitigation measures. carried out and likely impacts on VEC’s has been assessed and provided in EIA report. 28 One complete season base line Baseline study data has been Sub-Sec. 3.5.3, ambient air quality data (except collected for one season i.e. from Pg.79, CHAPTER- monsoon) to be given along 1st March 2018 to 31st May 2018. 3 with the dates of monitoring. The sampling locations have been The parameters to be covered selected taking into account the shall be in accordance with the pre-dominant wind direction,

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report revised National Ambient Air population zone and sensitive Quality Standards as well as receptors. Parameters viz. PM10, project specific parameters. PM2.5, SO2,

Locations of the monitoring NOX, NH3, HF, Fluoride, Urea dust, stations should be so decided Methane and Non Methane HC so as to take into consideration analysed in ambient air. the pre-dominant downwind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station in the upwind direction. There should be at least one monitoring station in the pre dominant downwind direction at a location where maximum ground level concentration is likely to occur. 29 Modeling indicating the likely Not Applicable Sub-Sec. 4.2.1, impact on ambient air quality There is no process gas emission Pg.129, due to proposed activities. The from any manufacturing activity CHAPTER-4 details of model used and input or flue gas emission, hence parameters used for modeling no odeling was done for proposed should be provided. The air project, however likely impacts quality contours may be shown due to construction activities and on location map clearly transportation were identified and indicating the location of detailed in EIA report sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind rose showing pre-dominant wind direction should also be indicated on the map. Impact due to vehicular movement shall also be included into the prediction using suitable model. Results of Air dispersion modeling should be superimposed on satellite Image / geographical area map. 30 Base line status of the noise Noise monitoring for 8 Locations Sub-Sec. 3.5.4, environment, impact of noise has been carried out including the Pg. 84, CHAPTER- on present environment due to existing site covering all receptor 3 the project and proposed and high noise generating area

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report measures for noise reduction including engineering controls. 31 Specific details of (i) Process Not Applicable -- gas emission from each unit There is no process, flue gas, process with its quantification, fugitive emissions from proposed (ii) Air pollution Control project. Measures proposed for process gas emission, (iii) Adequacy of the air pollution control measures for process gas emission, measures to achieve the GPCB norms (iv) Details of the utilities required (v) Type and quantity of fuel to be used for each utility (vi) Flue gas emission rate from each utility (vii) Air Pollution Control Measures proposed to each of the utility along with its adequacy (viii) List the sources of fugitive emission along with its quantification and proposed measures to control it. 32 Details on management of the Only Used oil is generated from Table 2-23, Pg. hazardous wastes to be utilities which is 0.3 MTPA and will 61, CHAPTER-2 generated from the project be sold to registered refiners as stating detail of storage area per existing practice. There is no for each type of waste, its other Hazardous waste generation handling, its utilization and from manufacturing activity. disposal etc. How the manual handling of the hazardous wastes will be minimized. Methodology of de- contamination and disposal of discarded containers and its record keeping. 33 Membership of Common Not Applicable -- Environmental Infrastructure No such waste is generated which including the TSDF / Common needs to be sent to TSDF or Incineration Facility, if any. CHWIF from proposed project

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report 34 Name and quantity of each Not Applicable -- type of solvents to be used for As no solvents will be used as raw proposed production. Details of material for proposed solvent recovery system manufacturing activity. including mass balance, solvent loss, recovery efficiency feasibility of reusing the recovered solvents etc. for each type of solvent. 35 A detailed EMP including the Detailed EMP including the Table 10-2 & protection and mitigation protection and mitigation Table 10-3 Pg. measures for impact on human measures for impact on human 211, CHAPTER-4 health and environment as well health and environment and as detailed monitoring plan and detailed monitoring plan and environmental management environmental management cell cell proposed for existing and concept of waste implementation and minimization, recycle/ monitoring of EMP. The EMP reuse/recover techniques, energy should also include the concept conservation, and natural of waste minimization, recycle/ resource conservation is detailed reuse/ recover techniques, in EIA report. energy conservation, and Nos tack for proposed project is natural resource conservation. proposed neither any such Total capital cost and recurring hazardous waste will be cost/annum earmarked for generated which is required to be environment pollution control sent to CHWIF/TSDF. Existing measures. greenbelt is well developed hence no EMS cost for Air, Hazardous waste, greenbelt is proposed. Minor modifications in existing ETP like addition of Pumps are proposed for which cost is earmarked. Total capital cost will be 0.25 Lakhs and recurring cost is 0.05 Lakhs. 36 Permission from PESO, Nagpur Not Applicable -- for storage of solvents, other No toxic chemicals or solvents will toxic chemicals, if any. be used for proposed manufacturing activity 37 Occupational health impacts on Occupational health impacts on Sub-Sec 7.2.4, Pg. the workers and mitigation the workers and mitigation 196,CHAPTER-7

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report measures proposed to avoid measures are identified and the human health hazards detailed in EIA report. GSFC is along with the personal actively engaged in periodic protective equipment to be medical check-up of workers. provided. Provision of industrial There will not be any process or hygienist and monitoring of the flue gas emission from proposed occupational injury to workers manufacturing activity. Work as well as impact on the place monitoring of only Noise workers. Plan for periodic is/will be carried out periodically. medical checkup of the workers exposed. Details of work place ambient air quality monitoring plan as per Gujarat Factories Rules. 38 Details on volatile organic Not Applicable -- compounds (VOCs) from the There will not be any VOC plant operations and generation from existing or occupational safety and health proposed manufacturing activity protection measures. 39 Risk assessment including Proposed manufacturing activity Sub-Sec. 7.2.1, prediction of the worst-case does not involve use or storage of Pg. 170, scenario and maximum credible any hazardous chemicals, hence CHAPTER-7 accident scenarios should be quantitative risk assessment is not carried out. The worst-case applicable. However Hazard scenario should take into Identification is carried out and account the maximum mitigation measure for the same inventory of storage at site at evaluating impact on health of any point of time. The risk workers is detailed in EIA report. contours should be plotted on the plant layout map clearly showing which of the facilities would be affected in case of an accident taking place. Based on the same, proposed safeguard measures including On-Site / Off-Site Emergency Plan should be provided. 40 MSDS of all the products and MSDS is provided in EIA report Annexure 15, Pg. raw materials. 314 41 Details of hazardous The characteristics of raw Sub-Sec. 7.2.1, characteristics and toxicity of materials and products and Pg. 170, raw materials and products to various safety measures to avoid CHAPTER-7 be handled and the control the impact on human health is

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report measures proposed to ensure provided in EIA report safety and avoid the human health impacts. This shall include the details of Antidotes also. 42 Details of quantity of each The raw material like Lactam will Storage details hazardous chemical (including be stored in existing tank farm Sub-Sec. 2.9.2, solvents) to be stored, Material area and will be taken through Pg. 44, CHAPTER- of Construction of major pipeline for proposed 2 hazardous chemical storage manufacturing. No additional tanks, dyke details, threshold storage tank will be installed for storage quantity as per storage of lactam. Other raw schedules of the Manufacture, materials like additives, Pigments Storage &Import of Hazardous & Glass fibers will be stored at Chemicals Rules of major existing raw material storage area. hazardous chemicals, size of No new storage area will be built the biggest storage tank to be or installed for proposed project. provided for each raw material Existing storage area for raw & product etc. How the materials and finished goods at manual handling of the Nylon 6 chips is 4500m2 hazardous chemicals will be minimized? 43 Details of the separate isolated Not Applicable -- storage area for flammable As no flammable chemicals will be chemicals. Details of flame used for proposed manufacturing proof electrical fittings, DCP activity. extinguishers and other safety measures proposed. Detailed fire control plan for flammable substances and processes showing hydrant pipeline network, provision of DG Sets, fire pumps, jockey pump, toxic gas detectors etc. 44 Submit checklist in the form of Checklist in the form of Do’s & Sub-Sec.7.2.2, Do’s & Don’ts of preventive Don’ts of preventive maintenance, Pg.184, maintenance, strengthening of strengthening of HSE, CHAPTER-7 HSE,manufacturing utility staff manufacturing utility staff for for safety related measures. safety related measures is detailed in EIA report 45 Detailed five year greenbelt GSFC has already developed Sub –Sec. 10.3.1, development program 118.70 Ha. (More than 33%) Pg. 213, including annual budget, types greenbelt area of total land i.e. CHAPTER-10

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report & number of trees to be 328 Ha. The company developed planted, area under green belt green belt along the periphery of development [with map], the plant site and in common budgetary outlay; along with premises available outside the commitment of the company premises, township after management to carry out the consultation with horticulture tree plantation activities expert. Total 179001 trees are outside the premises at planted in GSFC till date at appropriate places in the boundary line and outside nearby areas and elsewhere. boundary line 46 Detailed socio-economic GSFC has developed banking CHAPTER-8, Pg. development measures facility, School, University, Library, 200 including community welfare Hospital, parks recreations center, program most useful in the shopping complex, temple, post project area for the overall office, Sport facilities, internal improvement of the road and its maintenance for the environment. Submit a detailed improvement of nearby area. plan for social corporate Also GSFC has developed rain responsibilities, with water harvesting structures and appropriate budgetary ponds to store rain water. GSFC provisions for the next five also supplying water to nearby years and activities proposed to villagers. be carried out; specific to the From 2014 to 2018 GSFC have current demographic status of spent sum amount of the area. Rs.796501994.00 Crores under various social welfare activities 47 Compliance of MoEFCC’s OM As per latest OM No. F. No.22- Sub-Sec. 10.3.4, dated 01/05/2018 regarding 65/2017-IA, dated 1st May, 2018, Pg.218, “Corporate Environment the fund allocation for the CER is CHAPTER-10 Responsibility” (CER). Fund Rs. 20 lakhs (0.20 Cr.) (1.0% of allocation for Corporate Additional Capital Investment of Environment Responsibility Rs. 20 crore for undertaking the (CER) shall be made as per Socio Economic development MoEFCC’s O.M. No. 22- activities. 65/2017-IA.III dated 01/05/2018 for various activities therein. The details of fund allocation and activities for CER shall be incorporated in EIA/EMP report. 48 (a) Does the company have a Yes, the company have a well laid Sub-Sec. 10.5.1, well laid down Environment down Environment Policy Pg. 220, Policy approved by its Board of

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report Directors? If so, it may be CHAPTER-10 detailed in the EIA report. (b). Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions ? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA. 49 What is the hierarchical system The director is the apex body, and Sec. 10.5, Pg. or administrative order of the there will be daily reporting to 220, CHAPTER-10 company to deal with the director for any environmental environmental issues and for issues by head of EMC; ensuring compliance with the Hierarchical system of EMC is EC conditions. Details of this given in EIA report. EMC will be system may be given. responsible to take care of EMS and ensure the compliance of all EC conditions. 50 Records of any legal breach of Details of Notice and action taken Attached as Environmental laws i.e. details by GSFC for existing project is Annexure 4, Pg. of show- cause notices, closure detailed in EIA report 262 notices etc. served by the GPCB to the existing unit in last five years and actions taken then after for prevention of pollution. 51 Copies of Environmental GSFC has obtained Environment EC Clearances obtained for the Clearance for its existing Nylon 6 Annexure 1,

existing plant, its point wise plant vide letter Pg.242 compliance report. EIAA/GUJ/EC/5I/131//2013 dated Compliance 05.06.2013. Report The certified compliance report of Annexure 2, the existing EC has also been Pg.256 obtained and attached in EIA report 52 Certified Compliance Report The certified compliance report of Annexure 2, (CCR) from the concern the existing EC has also been Pg.256 & authority as per the MoEFCC’s obtained and attached separately Annexure 3, Pg. Circular no. J-11011/618/2010- with EIA report, however 257 IA (II) (I) dated 30/05/2012 and summary of the observations &

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S. ToR Points Reply Citation in EIA No report Circular no. J-11013/6/2010-IA- action taken by GSFC is provided II (Part) vide dated in EIA report 07/09/2017. 53 Does the company have a Yes Sec. 10.5, Pg. system of reporting of non- 220, CHAPTER-10 compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should be detailed in the EIA Report. 54 Phase wise project Project will be commissioned Table 2-8, Pg.39, implementation schedule with within 15-17 months after receipt CHAPTER-2

bar chart and time frame, in of EC. Bar chart of the same is terms of site development, provided in EIA report infrastructure provision, EMS implementation etc. 55 Certificate of accreditation Consultant has stay order against Attached as issued by the NABET, QCI to the Quality Council of India (QCI)/ Annexure 16, Pg. environmental consultant National Accreditation Board of 328 should be incorporated in the Education and Training (NABET) EIA Report. 56 A tabular chart with index for Noted -- point-wise compliance of above

TORs. 57 The ToRs prescribed for the Noted -- project will be valid for a period

of three years for submission of EIA & EMP report. ToR will lapse after three years from date of issue 58 The period of validity could be Noted -- extended for a maximum

period of one year provided an application is made by the applicant to the Regulatory Authority, at least three months before the expiry of valid period together with an updated Form-I, based on proper justification and also recommendation of the SEAC

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1.6 STRUCTURE OF THE EIA REPORT The EIA Report has been prepared on the basis of EIA Notification, with special reference to the TOR conditions received from SEIAA, vide letter SEIAA/GUJ/ToR/5I/520/2019 dated 01.04.2019 for proposed project for Nylon-6 Chips. Copy of the said TOR letter is enclosed as Annexure 8. The baseline data was collected in Summer Season during March 2018 to May 2018.

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CHAPTER-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This chapter provides a condensed description of those aspects of the project likely to cause environmental effects. Details are described in following sections with regards to type, need, location, size or magnitude of project operations, technology and other related activities.

2.1 BACKGROUND GSFC proposes for the expansion of Nylon 6 Chips Plant at existing GSFC complex i.e. P.O. Fertilizer Nagar–391750, District – Vadodara, of Gujarat state. The proposed expansion project involves manufacturing of Nylon-6 Chips. It is organic synthesis of a product Nylon -6 Chips which is a petrochemical based processing. Lactam is used as a basic raw material. Manufacturing process is environmental friendly. Resources like water, steam, power and other infrastructures are available within the complex. It involves Continuous or batch processing.

2.2 Technical details of the plant/s along with details on best available technologies (BAT) Existing: For exiting project following technology is being used: 1. EMS-INVENTA AG, Switzerland 2. TECHNIP-ZIMMER

Proposed: Proposed compounding lines does not need any process license as the manufacturing process involves mixing and blending of Nylon 6 chips to get compounded chips and recipe is developed in-house and includes major equipment’s like extruder. No reaction is involved in proposed manufacturing activity. Advantage:

 There will no emission and solid or hazardous waste generation from proposed manufacturing activity.  The efficiency of existing plant will be increased and plant will be operated on its full capacity.  The stream days of production will be increased from @ 333 to 365.  Minor modifications will be done in existing plant to increase the production capacity.

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 There will not be any generation of Hazardous waste like Oligomer from proposed Nylon 6 manufacturing as the present process manufactures engineering grade Nylon 6 Chips.  Unconverted Caprolactam and Oligomers from raw product is being washed out, concentrated and being recycled in to the Polymerization Reactor, Oligomers are cracked down in the reactor and by this way no oligomer byproduct will be generated

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT To produce and cater:

 Engineering grade & film grade by Nylon-6 Plant  The overall demand for Nylon 6 in India has grown at ~7% p.a. over the last decade.  Nylon fibers demand has grown by ~6% p.a. whereas Nylon 6 resin demand has grown at ~11% p.a. Current consumption of India is still very small accounting for only ~5% of the global demand.  The adoption of Nylon 6 in some segments is expected to increase in near future. For e.g. in packaging Industry nylon films have distinct advantage in increasing shelf life.  The overall demand for Nylon-6 chips is expected to grow at about 5.5% between 2015 and 2025 supported by growth in demand from the automotive and packaging sectors.  By 2020, the overall Nylon-6 demand gap would be in tune of 106000 MTPA; out of which Engineering Segment would be 58000 MTPA.  The proposed capacity would enhance the production capacity by 20820 MTPA of Nylon-6 Chips; to partly meet the Indian demand-supply gap. Though, the country is net importer and the proposed project is targeting to partly meet the local demand; export can be possible to Southeast Asian Countries, African Countries, etc. Total Nylon-6 application wise demand supply gap for Engineering Segment is 58000 MTPA in Indian market is provided in Table 2-1 Table 2-1: Total Nylon-6 Application wise demand in Indian Market Extrusion Application Demand in Indian market Fishnet/filament 12000 MTPA Multilayer film 9800 MTPA Others extrusion 2400 MTPA Compounding application Demand in Indian market Automobile 26500 MTPA Electrical 6000 MTPA Hardware 600 MTPA Others moulding 700 MTPA

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2.4 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

2.4.1 General Location of the Site The project is proposed at existing GSFC complex i.e. P.O. Fertilizer Nagar–391750, District – Vadodara, of Gujarat state. General & specific location of project site is shown in Map 2-1 and Plant Boundary is shown in Map 2-1 & Map 2-3 Map 2-1: General & Specific location of Project Site

(Source: Google Co.in) Table 2-2:Co-ordinates of the Project Site-Nylon 6 Chips Plant Code Latitude Longitude A 22°22’28.67”N 73° 9’3.92”E B 22°22’28.91”N 73° 9’4.27”E C 22°22’28.66”N 73° 9’4.60”E D 22°22’29.02”N 73° 9’5.12”E E 22°22’28.61”N 73° 9’5.56”E F 22°22’27.92”N 73° 9’4.65”E

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Map 2-2: Map Showing Location of Project Site

Map 2-3: Boundary Map of Nylon-6 Plant on Google Earth

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The proposed site is surrounded by other industrial units. List of major industries within 10 km radius of project site is provided in Table 2-3. Table 2-3: List of Major Industries within 10 KM radius of Project Site S. Distance and Name of Major Industries Type of Industry No. Direction 1 Heavy water plant Atomic Energy 0.92 Km, ESE 2 IOCL Gujarat Refinery Petrochemicals 2.6 km, W Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited 3 Caustic Soda 4.30 Km, NW (GACL) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation 4 Petrochemicals 7.12 Km, WNW ltd. Chemical 5 Dipak Nitrite 7.48 Km, NW Manufacturing

2.4.2 Approach to the Project Site

By Road  The site is well connected with NH-48 at 0.67 km towards E direction.

By Air  Nearest is Vadodara Airport located at 10 KM towards SE direction.

By Rail  Bajwa Railway Station is at 1.00 km in NE direction.

2.4.3 Site Details Project site specific details are provided in and study area map of 10 km radius of the site is shown in Table 2-4.

Table 2-4: Project Site Specific Environmental Sensitivity Details Sr. Environmental Sensitivity Name Distance & Direction No. 1 Nearest City Vadodara ~1.5 Km toward SE 2 Nearest Highway NH-48 ~0.67 Km towards E Narmada Canal ~ 1.6 km towards SE Vishwamitri River ~ 5 km towards ENE 3 Nearest Meni River ~5.2 km towards NW

River/Ponds/Lake/Canal Mahi River ~7.1 km towards WNW

Surya Nadi ~ 6.9 km towards ENE Sursagar Lake ~ 9.6 km towards SE

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Sr. Environmental Sensitivity Name Distance & Direction No. State /U.T National 4 None -- Boundaries 5 Reserve Forest None -- National Park/ Wildlife 6 None -- Sanctuary 7 Heritage Site None -- Air Force Station at Harni ~8.25 km towards SE 8 Defence installations EME ~9.0 km towards S 9 Critically polluted Area (CPA) PCC INA 0.75 kms towards WNW Map 2-4: Study Area Map of 10 Km Radius of Site

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Photograph 2-1: Photographs of Existing GSFC Complex & Nylon 6 Plant

GSFC Complex

Existing Nylon 6 Plant

2.5 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

2.5.1 Production Capacity The existing manufacturing capacity of Nylon-6 is 24425 MTPA, additional capacity will be 20820 MTPA, and after expansion total capacity will be 45245 MTPA. Details of production capacity are provided in Table 2-5.

Table 2-5: Details of Existing & Proposed Production Capacity S. Production Capacity Plant Name Product Unit No. Existing Proposed Total MT/yea 1 Ammonia – III Ammonia 33000 -- 33000 r MT/yea 2 Ammonia – IV Ammonia 450000 -- 450000 r

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S. Production Capacity Plant Name Product Unit No. Existing Proposed Total MT/yea Argon 3200000 -- 3200000 r MT/yea 3 Urea – I Urea 103200 -- 103200 r MT/yea 4 Urea – II Urea 264000 -- 264000 r MT/yea 5 Melamine – I Melamine 5000 -- 5000 r MT/yea 6 Melamine – II Melamine 10000 -- 10000 r MT/yea Phosphoric Acid 54000 -- 54000 r 7 Phosphoric Acid Phosphogypsu MT/yea 253260 -- 253260 m* r DAP/ASP/MAP/ DAP/ASP/MAP/ MT/yea 8 NPK NPK r a)DAP DAP b)ASP ASP MT/yea 216000 -- 216000 c) MAP MAP r d) NPK (12:32:16) NPK (12:32:16) e) NPK (10:26:26) NPK (10:26:26) MT/yea 9 Sulphuric Acid-III Sulphuric Acid 132000 -- 132000 r MT/yea 10 Sulphuric Acid-IV Sulphuric Acid 445500 -- 445500 r Co-Generation Power MWH 15 -- 15 Cogeneration – I Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 Power MWH 25 -- 25 Cogeneration – II Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 Power MWH 50 -- 50 Cogeneration – III Steam MT/Hr 130 -- 130 MT/yea Caprolactam 20000 -- 20000 r 11 Caprolactam – I Ammonium MT/yea 80000 -- 80000 Sulphate r

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S. Production Capacity Plant Name Product Unit No. Existing Proposed Total MT/yea Caprolactam 50000 -- 50000 r Ammonium MT/yea 12 Caprolactam –II 116000 -- 116000 Sulphate r MT/yea Nitric Acid 8300 -- 8300 r MT/yea 13 Nylon – 6 Nylon – 6 24425 20820 45245 r MT/yea 14 MEK Oxime MEK Oxime 1200 -- 1200 r MT/yea 15 MEK Expansion MEK Oxime 5300 -- 5300 r MT/Yea 16 Urea Phosphate Urea Phosphate 1500 -- 1500 r MT/yea 17 Methanol Methanol 191625 -- 191625 r MT/yea 18 HAS Crystal HAS Crystal 1200 -- 1200 r WSF – NPK MT/yea 21600 -- 21600 Water Soluble 19:19:19 r Fertilizer (WSF) & WSF - MAP / MT/yea 19 Micronutrient MKP / KNO3 / 10800 -- 10800 r Mixture (MM) SOP plant Micronutrient MT/yea 54 -- 54 Mixture r

2.5.2 Cost of the Project The Project Cost is estimated to be around INR ~20.00 Cr. Detailed breakup of the cost is given in Table 2-6 Table 2-6: Capital Cost Projection Sr. Description Cost in INR Crore No 1 Electricals & Instrumentation 3.00 2 Equipment & Machinery 14.00 3 Civil 3.00 Total 20.00 Cr.

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2.6 ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES REQUIRES BY OR FOR THE PROJECT Details of associated activities/resources required for proposed project along with available activities/resources is tabulated in Table 2-7. Table 2-7: Resource Requirement

Sr. Description Particular Remark/Source No. Existing Proposed No additional land required for expansion. 1 Land 328 ha 0.0813 ha *813 m2 area for expansion is already demarcated in Processing Plant area of 3280000 m2. Capital 2 -- 20.00 Cr. Cost of propsoed project Cost

Construction After expansion total manpower will be 3 Manpower 5000 phase: 15 5019. Operation Phase: 04 4 Utility Aftere expansion it will be 77.4 MW. Is/will be sourced from Wind Mill / i. Power 76 MW 1.4 MW Cogeneration Plant/MGVCL. Existing 1 D.G set of 562.5 kVA will be used during emergency After expansion the total water requirment will be 32087.9 KLD ii Water 32051 KLD 36.95 KLD Is/will be sourced from French Wells (4 Nos.) GSFC’s own source in Mahi River. iii HSD & Natural gas is used as fuel in existing project. No additional fuel Fuel will be procured for proposed project as existign utilities will be used. Cooling iv Proposed: Cooling Tower of 4 m3/d. Tower Steam from existing facility will be utilized for proposed project. No v Steam additional steam will be generated for proposed project.

2.7 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION Detailed list of activities and approvals require after receipt of EC and tentative time frame required is given in Table 2-8.

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Project will be commissioned within 15-17 months after receipt of EC. Table 2-8: Proposed Schedule for Approval and Implementation

ACTIVITY / MONTH, YEAR AUG-19 SEP-19 OCTP-20 APRIL-20 JUNE-20 Receipt of EC Construction Erection & completion CTO/CCA Commissioning of Plant

2.8 MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES 1. Manufacturing of Nylon-6 chips includes three processes: 1. Continuous stream 2. Batch stream 3. Compounding stream 1. Continuous Stream Caprolactam is basic raw material and monomer to produce Nylon-6. Solid Caprolactam is charged into Lactam (LC) Melter. Molten Caprolactam is kept at ~ 900C and supplied to Nylon-6 plant. This is common facility for Continuous and Batch section. Molten LC then mixed with predetermined water quantity and acetic acid, mixed charge is supplied to continuous reactor called V.K. tube. In V.K. Tube, temperature is maintained at ~ 240 to 2600C and pressure just above atmospheric. At this condition, polymerization reaction starts. Heat required maintaining process temperature is supplied by Heat Transfer Media (HTM). The mass leaving reactor contains ~ 8 to 10% unconverted LC and oligomers. The molten polymer is pumped through spinnerets. The strands coming out of spinnerets are taken into cooling vat where it gets solidify due to direct contact with cold water and cut down with the help of cutter. To recover unconverted LC from the chips, washing / extraction with hot water of ~ 900C is carried out, which brings down extractible (LC and oligomer) from 8 to 10% to 0.5%. To remove water from chips, drying is carried out. Hot nitrogen is utilized to remove moisture. Care is taken to avoid any contact of chips with Oxygen (air) to prevent oxidation. Normal drying temperature is 150~1700C. The chips containing moisture less than 0.1% is cooled down with the help of circulating Nitrogen. Cooled chips are stored in silo and bagged in 25 Kg bags. 2. Batch Section Molten LC is taken in an intermediate mixing vessel in which batch of certain size is prepared. DM Water is added (3 to 5%) in absence of concentrated lactam solution from

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT recovery section. Additives are also added to provide required viscosity and properties. Prepared batch is taken into Batch Polymerizer. This is called as filling phase. Heat for polymerization is supplied through Heat Transfer Media (HTM). Due to heating and presence of water, pressure increases. The reactor is maintained at fixed pressure (~6 Kg/CM2g) by reliving excess pressure. This is called Heat & Pressure phase. During Releasing phase, pressure is reduced from 6 Kg/Cm2g to 0.2 Kg/Cm2g. Releasing is followed by Degassing phase where product is kept under slight positive pressure to reach to the equilibrium state. Moderate Vacuum phase is carried out to remove water content from the reaction mass and to attain higher viscosity. The reaction time is about 12 hours. Reactor is then pressurized with N2 and molten polymer is forced out of reactor to generate strands. The strands are solidified due to direct contact with cold water of ~ 200C. The strands are then cut to generate chips. The chip collected into washing tower and washed with hot water at 90oC is supplied to bring down water extractible below 1.5% value. Washed Chips from batch extraction tower is then dried into Tumble dryer (TD). TD is slow rotating dryer with tumbling effect. Drying of chips is carried out under high vacuum of ~ 750 to 758 mm HG. Drying temperature of 110 to 180 oC is achieved by circulating Heat Transfer Media (HTM). The chips are heated gradually under vacuum condition for about 18 to 26 hrs. to remove moisture. After confirming moisture content and desired viscosity through analysis, chips are cooled down with same Heat Transfer Media (HTM). The dried and cooled chips containing moisture less than 0.05% is transported to storage silo with the help of N2. Cooled chips are then bagged in 25-Kg bags. Polymerisation Reaction for Continuous & Batch:

HN (CH2)5C=O + H2O H [ HN (CH2)5CO ] OH

CAPROLACTAM WATER NYLON-6

Mass Balance: The mass balance for Continous & Batch process is provided in Table 2-9 Table 2-9: Mass Balance for Continuous & Batch Process INPUT(MT/MT) OUTPUT(MT/MT) Caprolactam 1.0063 NYLON-6 1.0030 COD 0.0033

Total 1.0063

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To fulfill needs of customer and to impart and enhance various thermal, physical, electrical properties with or without coloring, Compounding is carried out for basic nylon-6 chips. A metal separator placed before feeding to extruder to avoid any metallic foreign particles. The extrusion unit consists of feeding system for chips, additives, pigment and glass roving/chopped glass (in case of glass filled grades). Basic Nylon-6 chips is mixed with certain additives via dosing balance and then pass through extruder, where all are melted, uniformly blended and polymer melt mix is forced out in the form of strands through Die- head. The extruder has jacketed barrels having individual heating and cooling arrangements. The barrel is divided in several zones and each barrel is heated by a set of electrical heaters& cooled by cooling water. Temperatures of all zones are maintained around 250 to 265C based on the grade to be produced. Speed of screw, feed rate of chips as well as additives / pigment / fiber glass and temperature of all zones are critical parameters from operation and quality point of view. The strands are solidified due to direct contact with cold circulating water. The strands are then cut to 2-mm dia. chips. The chips are transferred to Drying tower where water is removed from the chips with the help of hot circulating N2. Hot dry chips are cooled down with low temperature circulating

Nitrogen OR Dehumidifier is used for drying of chips at low temperature, where no hot N2 is required for drying of chips, depending upon very less inlet moisture content, thus in the case of Dehumidifier hot N2 drying followed by cooling of chips will be eliminated. Cooled chips are stored in to intermediate silo and then bagged in 25 Kg bags. Mass Balance: The mass balance for Compounding Process is provided in Table 2-10 Table 2-10: Mass Balance for Compounding Process INPUT(MT/MT) OUTPUT(MT/MT) Nylon 6 0.983 NYLON-6 1 Solid Additives 0.012 Glass Fibre 0.000 Pigment 0.003 Liquid Additives 0.002 Total 1.000 Total 1 At present the total production capacity of Nylon 6 – I Plant is 8000 MTPA, which includes Continuous, Batch and Compounding. Looking to the margin available in various equipments and machineries and certain in-house modifications for the improvement in production efficiency and cutting in down time in turn will enhance capacity of existing plant, hence after expansion there will be capacity enhancement of 3300 MTPA in Continuous and batch

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT process plant and additional compounding stream of 17520 MTPA is also proposed as part of Compounding Plant. This expansion can also undergo as Phase I which include capacity enhancement and Phase II which includes additional expansion. Moreover, stream days of Nylon 6 –I plant is required to be increased from 333 days to 365 days. Process Flow Diagram of Nylon 6 manufacturing is provided in Figure 2-1

Figure 2-1: Process Flow Diagram of Nylon – 6 Plant

2.9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.9.1 Raw Material Storage and Handling Detailed raw material requirement along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and finished products & characteristics of hazardous chemicals are given in Table 2-11 Table 2-11: Details of Existing & Proposed Raw Material

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Source Mode Distance of Total Sr Name of Propose of of Supplier CAS Existing after .N Raw d Raw Transp from no (MTPA) Expansion o Materials (MTPA) Materi ortatio Project Site (MTPA) al n (km) Nylon 6 (Continuous & Batch) 105- In- Pipelin Within 1 Lactam 24578.8 3320.8 27899.6 60-2 House e premises Nylon 6 (Compounding) 2503 Indige Trucks Inhouse/ 1 Nylon 6 8-54- 639 15082 15721 nous/ >100 4 Import Indige Trucks >10 Solid 2 NA 7.8 250 257.8 nous/I Additives mport Indige Trucks >10 Glass 3 NA 0 2118 2118 nous/I Fibber mport Indige Trucks >10 4 Pigment NA 1.95 30 31.95 nous/I mport In >10 Indige Liquid Drums 5 NA 1.3 40 41.3 nous/ Additives via Import Trucks Total (Compounding) 650.0 17520.0 18170.0 Total (Continuous, Batch & 25228.8 20840.8 46069.6 Compounding Batch)

2.9.2 Storage Facilities The raw material Lactam will be source from in-house through pipeline. Other raw materials like additives, Pigments & Glass fibers will be procured in bags/drums from stored area. The Finished product Nylon 6-Chips will be stored at existing designated storage area of Nylon 6 Plant. No new storage area is required for proposed project.

Existing storage area for raw materials and finished goods at Nylon 6 area is 4500m2.

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2.9.3 Infrastructure The proposed expansion will be within existing factory premises and due to the proposed project there will not be any change in the land use pattern of the region. GSFC has well developed greenbelt area of 36.1%. Detailed site layout and key plan is shown in Map 2-5 and Map 2-6. Table 2-12: Area Statement of Existing and Proposed Expansion Sr. Area (Ha.) Particulate No. Existing Proposed Total 1. Total Plant Area 174.7 --* 174.7 (Processing) 2. GSFC Township 34.6 -- 34.6 3. Green Belt (In plant) 32.8 -- 32.8 4. Green Belt (Township) 85.9 -- 85.9 Total Area 328.0 -- 328.0 *The area for Nylon 6 plant is already demarcated in Processing Plant area of 174.70 ha as 0.0813 Ha (813 m2).

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Map 2-5: Site Layout Plan of GSFC Complex

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Map 2-6: Key Plan of Nylon 6 Plant

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2.9.4 Transportation of Finished Products

After the proposed project, approximate 6 Nos. of vehicles 3 for finished goods and 3 truck for raw material transportation. Adequate parking space for trucks is provided at the project site. Details of the trucks required daily is provided in Table 2-13. Table 2-13: No. of Vehicles Required Daily for Proposed Project Sr. Name of chemical/ Quantity of Material No. Of trucks required No. material 1 Trucks for Finished Goods 57.04 TPD 3 2 Trucks for Raw Material 48.0 TPD 3 Total No. Of trucks 6 Trucks/Day

2.9.5 Air Emissions

Flue Gas Emission Flue Gas Emission: There will be NO flue gas emission from proposed project; existing utilities will be utilized for proposed project. Details of Flue Gas emission from Existing project is given in Table 2-14 Table 2-14: Flue Gas Emission from Existing Unit Sr. Type Height Stack Stack Fuel Dia. No Plant APCD of of stack No. attached to consumption (m) . fuel (M) Existing Flue Gas Reformer 5150 Nm3/hr 33 2.5 Methano (Furnace) for methanol 1 F1 - NG l NG 231 Nm3/hr 18 0.9 Preheater Ammoni Reformer F3 - NG 1071 Nm3/hr 30 0.85 a – III (Furnace) 2 NG - - - NG 91.9 Nm3/hr 30 0.85 Preheater Melamin 10A- 3 Salt furnace - NG 300 Nm3/hr 30 1.19 e – I 1102 NG 8350 Nm3 Cogener NG + 4 F5 Boiler - /hr LSHS 8.74 70 3.08 ation – I LSHS T/hr 5 Cogener F6 Boiler - NG + NG 8350 Nm3 70 3.08

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Sr. Type Height Stack Stack Fuel Dia. No Plant APCD of of stack No. attached to consumption (m) . fuel (M) ation – II /hr LSHS 8.74 LSHS T/hr Cogener 6 F7 Boiler - NG 8570 Nm3/hr 35 3.4 ation – III NG 3760 NG + Utility Nm3/hr 7 Boiler 4 F4 Boiler 4 & 5 - 30 2.4 LSHS 3.92 & 5 LSHS T/hr (each) NG: 3580 New CVL NG + Nm3/Hr 8 Boiler - New Boiler - 70 3.5 LSHS: 3.36 50TPH LSHS T/hr WL–I:4395 Water Waste liquor KG/HR 9 Capro – I F8 scrubb HC 22 0.96 unit WL-II : 405 er kg/hr ESP (Eff. 5623kg/hr 99.26 OFF GASES Capro – 10 F9 IWI Unit %) HC 40 1 II 2000 Nm3/hr

+2679 Kg/hr

Melamin 11 A-102 Salt furnace - NG 450 Nm3/hr 35 1.5 e – II 100 % Napht 46830 Nm3/hr Reforming ha F0101 - 52 3 Section-100

100 % 3 Ammoni 32520 Nm /hr 12 NG a – IV F0501 Syn. Unit-500 - PG 2121 Nm3/hr 30 CRG/N 2088/1110 F0901 CRG Unit-900 - 30 G Nm3/hr

F0902 CRG Unit-900 - NG 329 Nm3/hr 30

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Sr. Type Height Stack Stack Fuel Dia. No Plant APCD of of stack No. attached to consumption (m) . fuel (M) Pre- 1346.5/1445. F1601 desulphuriza - TG/NG - 5Nm3/hr tion Proposed Flue Gas There will be no flue gas emission from Proposed project.

Process Gas Stack: There will be NO additional process stack or vent from proposed project. Details of Existing process stacks are provided in provided in Table 2-15. Table 2-15: Process Gas Emission from Existing Unit Sr. Dia Para Stack Stack No. Plant No. APC Device MOC (m) meter height attached to (m) Existing Process Gas Emission SPM, 1 Urea – I P1 Prilling Tower Water Scrubber RCC 4 x 1 38 NH3 1.45 SPM, 2 Urea – II P2 Prilling Tower Water Scrubber RCC x 70 4.36 NH3 Condenser H SO Scrubber 3 Urea ECS P3 oxidation 2 4 MS 1.25 NH 38 (Eff. 99.5%) 3 column Melamine SPM, 4 P4 Dryer Outlet Filter MS 0.15 15 – I NH3 Melamine SPM, 5 P5 Dryer Outlet Filter MS 0.15 17 – II NH3 Ventury 6 PA P6 Rock grinding MS 0.8 SPM 30 Scrubber 7 PA P7 Digester Fume scrubber MSRL 2.49 F 20

Dryer & Dust Cyclone separator NH3, 8 DAP P8,9 MSRL 1.43 30 Scrubber A&B &Ventury SPM,F scrubber

9 DAP P10,11 Granulator & Fume Scrubber MSRL 0.74 NH3 ,F 25

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Sr. Dia Para Stack Stack No. Plant No. APC Device MOC (m) meter height attached to (m) Neutralization 1.02 Cyclone 10 AS-II P12 Dryer MS 0.9 SPM 19.2 Separator

Final Final SO2, 11 SA-III P13 Absorption Absorption MS 1.22 Acid 52 Tower Tower Mist Final Absorption Final SO2, 12 SA-IV P14 Absorption RCC 2.86 Acid 100 Tower tower Mist

CAP-I D-415-3 SO2 13 P15 Scrubber SS 0.43 25 (Old) Tower O/L NH3

CAP-I D-414-3 NOx 14 P16 De NOx unit SS 1 25 (Old) Tower O/L NH3 Cyclone CAP-II 15 P17 AS Dryer Separator & MS 1.016 SPM 30 Exp. Scrubber CAP-II AS Vent SO 16 P18 Scrubber MS 0.2 2, 30 Exp. Scrubber NH3 New Process 17 Nylon 6 P19 Scrubber CS 0.25 PM 30 Vessels Plant Crusher, WSF & 18 P20 Hopper, Bag Filter SS 0.25 PM 40 MM Plant Mixers Proposed Process Gas Emission There will be no Process gas emission from Proposed project.

Odour Control Measures Nylon 6 manufacturing does not involve any odour release, however general measures like good housekeeping and proper disposal of effluent and sewage, not allowing water to be stagnant shall be taken.

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2.9.6 Noise Pollution Sources of Noise at Site Noise from Machinery/ Equipment during construction phase In addition to the plant activity, during construction phase, site preparation related activities will also involve the operation of heavy equipment like pile drivers, loaders, etc. The equipment’s will be used during daytime. Noise from Operation of Plant The high noise levels within the workplace, during maintenance also have the potential to affect the workers on site. The sources considered at the project site are given in Table 2-16. Table 2-16: Sources of Noise with their Sound Pressure Levels Sr. Levels dB(A) Sources No. Day Night 1 Compressor 85 85 2 Pumps 85 85 3 FD-ID Fan 85 85 Noise from Vehicular Traffic Vehicle movement for transportation of materials and work force to the site will cause minor noise emission as the frequency of vehicular movement will be few times in a week. Noise from Pumps Noise generated from Pumps, etc. will have a continuous effect, as they will work for more hours in a day continuously. For prevention and control of noise pollution at design stage, mitigation measures adopted are listed in Table 2-24.

2.9.7 Water Consumption, Waste Water Generation & Disposal Details

Water Consumption The additional water requirement for Nylon 6 Plant is 36.95 KLD, after expansion the water requirement of GSFC Complex will be 32087.95 KLD. Details of water consumption is provided in Table 2-17.

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Source of Water: GSFC already has the permission of abstracting 31.8 MLD (As per GR of GoG +/-25% withdrawal is allowed by irrigation department) of water from French Well (4 Nos) in Mahi River (GSFC’s own source), the permission letter is attached as Annexure 10. Table 2-17 : Details of Existing & Proposed Water Consumption of GSFC Complex Sr. Proposed Total after Expansion Source Existing (KLD) No (KLD) (KLD) 1 Process 3477 20 3497 Cooling/steam/Boiler/ 2 18035 15.8 18050.8 DM Plant Domestic, Washing & 3 10539 0.75 10539.75 Other Use Washing (Nylon 6 4 0 0.4 0.4 Plant) Total 32051.00 36.95 32087.95 Table 2-18: Details of Existing & Proposed Water Consumption of Nylon 6 Chips S. Existing Nylon I Proposed Nylon 6 Total after Source No & II (KLD) Chips (KLD) Expansion (KLD) 1 Process 111 20 131 Cooling/steam/Boil 2 296 15.8 311.8 er/ DM Plant Domestic, Washing 3 5 0.75 5.75 & Other Use Washing (Nylon 6 4 0 0.4 0.4 Plant) Total 412 36.95 448.95

Details of Waste water generation and its disposal Wastewater Generation • At present the waste water generation of existing Nylon 6 Chips Plant is 135 KLD, the additional waste water generation from Nylon 6 Chips Plant is 22.7 KLD, after expansion the waste water generation of Nylon 6 Chips Plant will be 157.7 KLD. • The 104.4 KLD of process & washing water will be treated in existing ETP-I and further sent to VECL. The waste water from utilities will be sent directly to VECL. • The existing sewage generation is 4 KLD, additional sewage generation is 0.5 KLD, after proposed expansion the sewage generation will be 4.5 KLD. The sewage water will be disposed off into existing soak pit of Nylon 6 plant.

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• The existing waste water generation of GSFC complex is 13989 KLD, after expansion of Nylon 6 project the overall waste water generation of GSFC Complex will be 14011.2 KLD Industrial. • GSFC has got the permission of GATL project with effluent disposal quantity into VECL of 30 KLD. The GATL project was never commissioned, hence GSFC will surrender the 30 KLD of existing available quantity against proposed 22.2 KLD of effluent generation from Nylon 6 Chips project. • The effluent going to VECL will be 13981.2 KLD (14011.2 KLD - 30 KLD) after expansion i.e effluent discharge will be reduced by 7.8 KLD from existing discharge quantity. No additional effluent will be discharged into VECL after proposed expansion. Details of Waste water generation from existing and proposed project are provided in Table 2-19. Table 2-19: Existing and Proposed Waste Water Generation of GSFC Complex Existing Proposed Total after Sr. GSFC Mode of Source Nylon 6 Chips Expansion No Complex disposal (KLD) (KLD) (KLD) Will be sent to existing ETP-I 1 Process 1964 20 1984 and further to VECL Cooling/steam/Boiler/ 2 7108 1.8 7109.8 To VECL DM Plant Domestic, Washing & 3 4971 0 4917 To VECL Other Use Will be sent to existing ETP-I 4 Washing (Nylon 6) 0 0.4 0.4 and further to VECL To existing 5 Domestic (Nylon 6) 0 0.5 0.5 Soak pit of (Nylon 6) 14011.2 KLD Total 13989 22.7 14011.7 Industrial + 0.5 KLD sewage (14011.2 KLD - Final Discharge to VECL 13981.2 30 KLD of GATL project*)

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*Note: GSFC has got the permission of GATL project with effluent disposal quantity into VECL of 30 KLD. The GATL project was never commissioned; hence GSFC will surrender the 30 KLD of existing available quantity against proposed 22.2 KLD of effluent generation. The discharge quantity after expansion into VECL will be reduced by 7.8 KLD. No additional effluent will be discharged into VECL after proposed expansion. Table 2-20: Existing and Proposed Waste Water Generation of Nylon 6 Existing Total after Mode of Sr. Proposed Nylon 6 Source Nylon I & II Expansion disposal No Chips (KLD) (KLD) (KLD) Will be sent to existing ETP-I 1 Process 84 20 104 and further to VECL Cooling/stea 2 m/Boiler/ DM 47 1.8 48.8 To VECL Plant Will be sent to Washing existing ETP-I 3 (Nylon 6 0 0.4 0.4 and further to Plant) VECL Total (Ind.) 131 22.2 153.2 Domestic, To existing Soak 4 Washing & 4 0.5 4.5 pit of (Nylon 6) Other Use 153.2 KLD (Industrial) 135 22.7 157.7 Total (Ind.+Dom.) & 4.5 KLD (Domestic) (153.2 KLD - 30 Final Discharge to VECL 123.2 KLD KLD of GATL

project*) The water balance diagram showing existing scenario, additional scenario and after expansion scenario is provided in Figure 2-2 to Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-2: Water Balance Diagram of Existing Scenario of GSFC Complex

Figure 2-3: Water Balance Diagram after Expansion Scenario of GSFC Complex

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Figure 2-4: Water Balance Diagram after Expansion of Nylon 6 Plant

Waste Water Management & Final Disposal The waste water from the process and washing will be sent to ETP-I and treated waste water is further sent to Common Effluent Channel of VECL (Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited). Waste water from utilities is directly sent to VECL for final disposal. Membership with VECL vides Letter No. VECL/13/2019-20, dated 01.04.2019 is attached as Annexure 11. GSFC will surrender the waste water disposal quantity of 30 KLD available with it in the name of GATL project which was never commissioned, against the proposed 22.2 KLD of effluent disposal.

Design of ETP-I of Complex: The effluent generated from proposed project will be treated in existing ETP-I and details of ETP-I are provided below: Details of Effluent Treatment Plant-I: Streams going : Existing Caprolactam -I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area, Effluent & proposed Nylon 6 Source of effluent : Process & Washing

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ETP Design Capacity : 880 KLD Characteristics of Effluent are provided in Table 2-21. Table 2-21: Details of Effluent Characteristics S. Before After Treatment VECL Inlet Effluent Parameters No. Treatment Norms 1. pH 6.5 – 8.5 6.6-8.4 6.5 to 8.5 2 COD value, mg/l 4000 – 4500 <250 250 3 BOD value, mg/l 1500 - 2000 <50 50

Table 2-22: Details of Existing Waste Water Treatment Units Sr. Dimensions Units No. Capacity No. (m x m x m) 1 API Oil Separator a. Pre-deoiler 2 6 x 4 x (1.84 + 0.5) 88.32 m3 b. Main oil separator 2 33 x 4 x (1.84 + 0.5) 485.76 m3 2 Equalization Tank (ET) 1 40 x 20 x 3 2400 m3 3 Ist ditch 1 62 x 21 x 1.2 1562.4 m3 4 Primary Clarifier (PCF) 1 14 Ø x 2.75 423.1 m3 5(a) Second ditch 1 62 x 21 x 1.2 1562.4 m3 5(b) Third ditch 1 62 x 21 x 1.2 1562.4 m3 6(a) Secondary Clarifier (SCF) 1 21.34 Ø x 2.75 1000 m3 6(b) Recirculation sludge sump 1 4.5 x 3.0 x 1.2 16.2 m3 7 Sludge Drying Beds 15 Diff. sizes of beds 5470 m2 8 Panic Pond 1 32 x 12 x 3.5 1150 m3 DAF unit Float cell (50m3/hr 9 1 3.2 m dia x 0.9 m Ht 7.2 m3 capacity) Description of Effluent Treatment Plant: ETP-I At present the waste water generated from various units (Caprolactam -I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area) is treated in ETP-I. The existing flow rate is 818 KLD from all the above streams. The effluent generated from proposed project to be treated in ETP-I is 22.2 KLD. The detailed description of ETP-I is provided below: Equalization/Neutralization Tank:

Effluent emanated from the Caprolactam -I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area, is first taken in to API Oil Separator for removal of oil. In case of abnormal quality, it is diverted into newly constructed Panic Pond. The overflow from API Oil Separator is pumped to DAF unit and

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Secondary Treatment System: Effluent from ET is taken to Oxidation Ditch - I for first stage extended aeration and biodegradation of organic matter where four rotors are provided for supply of necessary oxygen. Effluent is then taken to primary clarifier for physical separation of bio sludge. Supernatant Effluent from primary clarifier is taken to Oxidation Ditch - II &III for second stage extended aeration and biodegradation of organic matter where eight rotors are provided. Effluent is taken to secondary clarifier for separation of bio- sludge and supernatant. Desludging from primary and secondary clarifier to sludge drying beds is carried out in such a way that desired MLSS level is maintained in the ditches. Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) is checked daily once in all ditches.

Disposal: The supernatant of secondary clarifier is stored at New Pump House Pond and then disposed to sea through common effluent channel of M/s. Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited (VECL).

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Figure 2-5: Schematic Flow Diagram of Existing ETP

Adequacy of Existing ETP At present the waste water generated from various units (Caprolactam -I, Nylon -6, Tank Farm Area,) is treated in ETP-I. The existing flow rate is 818 KLD from all the above streams. The effluent generated from proposed project to be treated in ETP is 22.2 KLD, hence after expansion the waste water going into ETP-I will be 840.2 KLD and design capacity of existing ETP-I is 880 KLD. Hence existing ETP-I is adequate for the treatment of additional effluent. Real time monitoring system for monitoring flow, pH, TOC/COD, etc and separate electric meter is provided in existing ETP’s, the photograph of the same is attached as Annexure 12.

2.9.8 Solid and Hazardous Waste Identification, Quantification, Storage and Disposal Only Used oil will be generated from proposed project. Details of Existing Solid and Hazardous generated along with its management are provided in Table 2-23.

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Table 2-23: Details of Existing and Proposed Solid and Hazardous Waste

Quantity (MTPA) Sr. Name of Waste Source of waste Solid waste Disposal / Waste Storage Area No Waste category generation Propose Management Existing Total d 1 ETP Sludge Biological Biological treatment Sale to Farmer as a soil a - Stored at SDB sludge of effluent conditioner 40 Chemical treatment 40 MTPA -- Stored at SDB/Specific Collection, Storage, Chemical MTPA b 34.3 of effluent & cleaning Storage area at ETP in Transportation & Disposal at sludge of collection tanks HDPE bags TSDF site i.e. NECL Collection, Storage, Various existing 0.3 125.3 Stored at MM dept. in 2 Used Oil 5.1 125 MTPA Transportation & Disposal by Plants MTPA MTPA drums selling to registered refiners Collection, Storage, Discarded Various existing 180 3 33.1 180 MTPA -- Stored at MM dept. Decontamination within Container Plants MTPA factory Premise Collection, Storage, Transportation & Disposal by Spent Various existing 35 Stored at MM dept. in 4 17.2 35 MTPA -- selling to registered recyclers Catalyst Plants MTPA drums or disposal at TSDF site i.e. NECL Collection, Storage, Spent Various existing 115 Stored at MM dept. in 5 18.1 115 MTPA -- Transportation & Disposal by Catalyst Plants MTPA drums selling to registered recyclers

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Quantity (MTPA) Sr. Name of Waste Source of waste Solid waste Disposal / Waste Storage Area No Waste category generation Propose Management Existing Total d Stored in Room at Collection, Storage, Organic From F & I groups and 20 6 1.4 20 MTPA -- Caprolactam plant in Transportation & Disposal at Waste cleaning activity MTPA drums/ HDPE bags Incineration Facility. Collection, Storage, reuse &/or Sulphur Filtration of molten 350 Stored in specified 7 17.1 350 MTPA -- Transportation and Disposal at Muck sulphur at SA plants MTPA area Nr. SA plant. TSDF site

Note: Discarded containers generation per annum is 10,000 Nos, for conversion to MTPA 18 kg Considered for one drum.

2.9.9 Mitigation Measures at Design Stage Details of mitigation measures adopted at design stage are provided in Table 2-24. Table 2-24: Details of Mitigation Measures at Design Stage Operational Controls at Design Stage Air Noise Water SHW Environmental Air (Prevention & The Noise Pollution Water (Prevention & Hazardous and Other Name of Plant Attributes Control of Pollution) (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Wastes (Management Act – 1981 and Rules, Control) Rules, 2000 Act – 1974 and Rules and Trans boundary 1982 as amended to as amended to date 1975 as amended to Movement) Rules, 2016 date date as amended to date  Major initiatives including installation of VFD’s Nylon-6 Energy  Regular energy conservation initiatives are/will be taken to reduce energy consumption

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Operational Controls at Design Stage Air Noise Water SHW Environmental Air (Prevention & The Noise Pollution Water (Prevention & Hazardous and Other Name of Plant Attributes Control of Pollution) (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Wastes (Management Act – 1981 and Rules, Control) Rules, 2000 Act – 1974 and Rules and Trans boundary 1982 as amended to as amended to date 1975 as amended to Movement) Rules, 2016 date date as amended to date  Use of energy efficient appliances

Air ------Industrial Effluent : ETP-I Waste Water ------Sewage Water: Soak Pit Used Oil- Collection, Storage and Solid and Hazardous ------Transportation & Disposal Waste by selling to registered refiners.

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2.9.10 Assessment of New and Untested Technology No recommendation of Assessment of New and Untested Technology was given during appraisal stage; hence it is not carried out.

2.9.11 Condensed Description The condensed description of those aspects of the project likely to cause environmental effects is given in Table 2-25. Table 2-25: Condensed Description of Aspects of the Project likely to Cause Environmental Effects Sr. Activity Aspects No. Project Pre- Construction/ Construction 1 Site Preparation  Generation of Debris 1 Excavation and paving of site  Dust generation  Fall in pit, land sliding from sidewalls Fabrication work for erecting plant  Generation of scraps 2 equipment and preventive  Noise Generation maintenance work  Increase in traffic load Vehicular movement for  Fugitive dust emission due to vehicle 3 transportation of construction movement & Emission of PM, HC, NOx material and waste & CO  Noise generation Manpower requirement during  Employment generation 4 Construction/fabrication/modification  Sewage generation phase Commissioning/ Project Operation 1 Manufacturing Process  Waste Water Generation General & Utilities  Increase in traffic load Vehicular movement for  SPM generation and emission of PM, 1 transportation of raw materials, HC, NOx CO finished goods and Industrial Waste  Noise generation  Generation of waste water from 2 Operation of Cooling tower Cooling 3 Operation of ETP  Generation of waste water 4 Handling of Products & Raw Material  Spillage & leakage of materials 5 Manpower requirement during  Employment Generation

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Sr. Activity Aspects No. operation phase  Sewage generation  Generation of oil and lubricants 6 Equipment maintenance  Generation of scraps and used spares etc.

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CHAPTER-3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The baseline environmental quality is assessed through field studies within the probable impact zone for various components of the environment viz. Air, Noise, Water, Soil, Ecology & Bio diversity and Socio-economy. As per the ToR obtained from SEIAA dated 01.04.2019, in ToR point No. 27 baseline studies to be conducted within the study area of 5 km radius, however we have collected the baseline studies within 10 km radius. An exhaustive attempt has been made in the current chapter to disclose all possible baseline status of environmental quality in the study area, which further serves as the basis for identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts.

3.1 STUDY AREA As per the ToR obtained from SEIAA dated 01.04.2019, in ToR point No. 27 baseline studies to be conducted within the study area of 5 km radius, however we have used the baseline studies collected within 10 km radius The baseline environmental study has been conducted for the period 1st March 2018 to 31st May 2018. Attempt has been made in the current chapter to disclose all possible base line status of environmental quality in the vicinity of the project, which further serves as the basis for identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. Study area map covering all the villages are shown in the Map 3-1.

3.2 PERIOD We have used the baseline data of summer season (1st March to 31st May, 2018) collected for GSFC project of Chemical Fertilizer Manufacturing Unit (Ammonium Sulphate), Category “A”, as proposed project of capacity enhancement and expansion of Nylon - 6 Chips also lies in the same complex of GSFC. Monitoring survey of the study area has been carried out in summer season from March 2018 to May 2018.

3.3 COMPONENTS The Valued Environmental Components (VECs) to be included in study area (10 km radius w.r.t. project site) including physical, biological and social component is provided in subsequent sections of this chapter.

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Figure 3-1: Schematic presentation of Valued Environmental Component Map 3-1: Study Area Map

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3.4 METHODOLOGY The baseline environmental study was carried out for the various environmental components viz, Air, Water, Soil, Ecology and Biodiversity, Socio Economy and Noise. A desktop study was carried out to select the sampling locations and site visit was done by our field area experts. After the site visit, locations were finalized. During the submission of field area expert report and discussion looking to the extent of impact, 5 km radius was considered as core zone and rest 5 km radius was considered as buffer zone. All the locations have been selected within 10 km radius from the project site as per the requirement of TOR and environmental samples were collected from the selected locations of the study area. Before starting the survey activity for ecology and bio diversity, secondary data were used as reference during the desktop survey for listing the species of study zone and planning the survey. In case of socio economy, secondary data have also been used for deciding the parameters to be surveyed during socio economic data collection. As a secondary source of data, for Ecology and Biodiversity survey various publications by the government of India and literature available on internet site were used. Some photograph showing the monitoring and survey activities are presented in Photograph 3-1.

3.4.1 Frequency of Sampling Details of frequency of environmental sampling considered for the study are illustrated in Table 3-1. Table 3-1: Frequency of Environmental Monitoring Sampling Attributes Locations Parameters Frequency A. Air Environment Temperature, Hourly data for the Micro- Relative Humidity, period 1st March meteorological Nr. Project Site Precipitation Wind 2018 to 31st May Data direction, Wind 2018. Speed.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and 8 numbers of locations NO , NH , HF, Total 24 hour basis, twice Ambient Air x 3 in the study area of 10 Fluoride, Urea dust, a week during study Quality km radius. Methane and Non period. Methane HC. 8 numbers of locations Noise Levels in dB Once in Study B. Noise in the study area of 10 (A). Period. km radius. C. Water

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Sampling Attributes Locations Parameters Frequency Samples from 7 Physical, Chemical, numbers of locations Once in Study Ground Water Microbiological and within 10 km radius Period. Heavy Metal. from the project site. Samples from 4 Physical, Chemical, numbers of locations Once in Study Surface Water Microbiological and within 10 km radius Period. Heavy Metal. from the project site. Samples from 4 Physical, Chemical numbers of locations Once in Study D. Soil Quality Characteristics, Soil within 10 km radius Period. Texture. from the project site.

3.4.2 Method of Environmental Sampling and Analysis The methods adopted for environmental sampling and analysis are illustrated in following in Table 3-2. Table 3-2: Method of Environmental Sampling and Analysis Methods Attributes Sampling/Preservation Analysis/data analysis A. Air Environment Micro- Data collected on hourly basis meteorological using wind monitor as per CPCB NA Data Guideline.

Ambient air As per IS: 5182, CPCB & AWMA. As per IS:5182,CPCB & AWMA quality Survey carried out as per CPCB B. Noise Instrument : Sound level meter guideline. C. Water Standard Methods for Examination IS 3025 & Standard Methods for Ground Water of Water and Wastewater, Examination of Water and 23rdedition, APHA 2017. Wastewater, 23rdedition, APHA 2017. Standard Methods for Examination IS 3025 & Standard Methods for of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Examination of Water and Surface Water edition, APHA 2017. Wastewater, 23rdedition, APHA 2017.

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IS 2720, Soil Testing in India IS 2720, Laboratory developed (Department of Agriculture & Method as per NABL requirement D. Soil Quality Cooperation). and Book - Soil Testing in India (Department of Agriculture & Cooperation).

3.5 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCOPE

3.5.1 Meteorology The study of micro meteorological data helps to understand the variations in the ambient air quality status in that region. The prevailing micrometeorological condition at project site plays a crucial role in transport and dispersion of air pollutants. The persistence of the predominant wind direction and wind speed at the project site decide the direction and extent of the air pollution impact zone. The principal variables which affect the micrometeorology are horizontal transport and dispersion, convective transport and vertical mixing and topography of the area towards local influences. Micrometeorological data were collected by using the wind monitor as per CPCB guideline which was installed near project site. All the micrometeorological data were collected on hourly basis. Meteorological conditions of the study area are presented in Table 3-3. Table 3-3:Meteorological Condition of Study Area Wind Speed Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity (%) Month (km/hr) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Mar'18 19.0 42.2 13 78 0.1 14.5 Apr'18 22.4 43.6 14 76 0.1 15.0 May'18 24.4 44.4 10 84 0.1 23.4 Photograph 3-1: Monitoring Activity

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Ambient air – Dashrath Village Noise – Asoj Village

Surface water – Mahi River Noise – Project Site

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Surface water – Dashrath Project Site – Ambient air

Traffic Study- NH 48 Soil – Asoj

Temperature During the study period minimum temperature was recorded 19.0oC on 10th Mar 2018 and maximum temperature was recorded as 44.4oC on 11th May 2018. Temperature data were collected on hourly basis during the study period. Variation of temperature is graphically presented in Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2:Graphical Presentation for the month wise Temperature Variation

Humidity Humidity affects the nature and characteristics of pollutants in the atmosphere as it is the measure of amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Humidity helps suspended particulate matter to coalesce and grow in size to settle under the gaseous pollutants by providing them aqueous medium. During the study period minimum Humidity was recorded 10% on 16th May 2018 and maximum Humidity was recorded as 84% on 17th May 2018. The variation in humidity is represented graphically in Figure 3-3.

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Wind Speed and Wind Direction Hourly wind speed data were collected for the period 1st March 2018 to 31st May 2018 with the help of wind monitor. The rate of dispersion, diffusion and transportation of pollutants in the atmosphere mainly depend on wind speed and its direction. Wind direction and velocity data have been collected during the study period. Dominant wind direction during study period was from SW –NE. Wind speed was observed from 0.1 to 14.5 km/hr in the month of March 2018, from 0.1 to 15.0 km/hr in the month of April 2018 and from 0.1 to 23.4 km/hr in the Month of May 2018. Month-wise maximum and minimum wind speed data are tabulated in Table 3-3.

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Wind Rose Wind rose diagram is a graphical representation of the magnitude and direction of wind speed considering all the directions. From the knowledge of wind rose one can easily predict the direction and extent of spreading of the gaseous and particulate matter from the source. Wind rose diagram has been prepared by using hourly wind velocity and dominant wind direction data and is presented in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4: Wind Rose Diagram

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Interpretation of Micrometeorological Data Wind rose diagram indicate that the dominant wind direction can be considered SW to NE. Based on micrometeorological data, of wind direction and wind speed it is interpreted that chances of maximum dispersion of pollutants will be in NE direction during the period March to May.

3.5.2 Land Use

Land Use Pattern of the Study area Studies on land use aspects of eco system play an important role to identify sensitive issues and to take appropriate action for maintaining ecological homeostasis in the region. The main objective of this section is to provide a baseline status of the area, so that temporal changes due to the proposed project on the surroundings can be assessed in future. Data Used: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Satellite Data: Land sat 8 cloud free data has been used for Land use /Land cover analysis, Satellite Sensor–OLITIRS multi-spectral digital data has been used for the preparation of land use/ land cover map of present study. Survey of India reference map on 1:50,000 scales have been used for the preparation of base map and geometric correction of satellite data. Ground truthing has been carried out to validate the interpretation accuracy and reliability of remotely sensed data, by enabling verification of the interpreted details and by supplementing with the information, which cannot be obtained directly on satellite imagery. Methodology: The methodology used for the study consists of following components. Methodology Adopted for Thematic Data Extraction from the Satellite Imageries ERDAS image processing 10.0 software and ARC/GIS 10.0 software were used for the project. ERDAS 10.0 image processing software was used for digital processing of the spatial data. Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the land use land cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data. Methodology used for land use classification and mapping is presented in Figure 3-5. Land use map is presented in Map 3-2. Land Use Statistic (10 km) is presented in Table 3-4 and Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-5: Methodology Used for Land use Classification Map 3-2: Land Use Map

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Table 3-4:Land use Statistics (10 km) Land Use Land Cover Area (Sq.km) Percentage (%) Waste Land 26.76 8.46 Barren Land Open Land 10.07 3.18 Fallow Land 33.47 10.58

Agriculture Crop Land 54.92 17.37 Orchard/Trees 47.38 14.98

Water body River/Ponds 3.31 1.05

Settlement Settlement 55.87 17.67

Range Land Grass Land 32.90 10.40 Mangroves 51.54 16.30 Total 316.20 100

(Source: Land use mapping and primary survey of the area)

3.18% 16.30% 8.46% Waste Land 10.58% Open Land 10.40% Fallow Land Crop Land 17.37% Orchard/Trees 17.67% River/Ponds

14.98% Settlement Grass Land Mangrove 1.05%

Figure 3-6:Land use Statistics (10 Km)

Drainage Map A drainage Map describes that an area of land where all surface water from rain or from some other sources converges to a single point at a lower elevation, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another body of water, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean. This map tool is used to search for documents while viewing map features. Drainage Map of studied region is presented in Map 3-3.

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Map 3-3: Drainage Map

Digital Elevation Map Digital elevation Map of studied region is presented in Map 3-4 Map 3-4: Digital Elevation Map

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Summary and Interpretation of Land Use Map The area surrounding the project site is largely an Agriculture Land like Fallow Land, Crop Land and Orchard/Trees are covering around 10.58%, 17.37% and 14.98% respectively of the total study area. Barren Land like Waste Land and Open Land are covering around 8.46% and 3.18% respectively. Range Land like Grass Land and Scrub Land are covering around 10.40 % and 16.30% respectively of the total study area. Water body like River/Ponds is covering around 1.05% of the total study area. Settlement is covering around 17.67 % of the total study area.

3.5.3 Ambient Air Quality Air is the Earth’s atmosphere having the gases in which living organisms live and breathe but air is being deteriorated day by day due to the anthropogenic and natural sources. In present scenario Industrialization, Energy production and the burning of fossil fuels has polluted the air environment. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out for the assessment of the existing status of background air quality in the study area. This will be useful for assessing the conformity of the ambient air quality to the standards even after commencement of the proposed project.

Selection of Sampling Locations Following points were considered during the selection of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring locations.

 Topography/terrain of the study area,  Regional synoptic scale climatologically norm’s,  Densely populated areas within the region,  Location of surrounding Industries,  Representation of regional background,  Facility for Ambient Air Monitoring,  Representation of valid cross – sectional distribution in downwind direction,  Avoidance of proximity of roads, construction activity or any other perturbing activity which may be temporary in nature, which may lead to some erroneous conclusions.  Availability of manpower, electricity, approach, sturdy structure and protection of samplers.  Dominant Wind Direction. To establish the baseline status around the project site of the study region, monitoring was conducted for 8 numbers of locations during 1st March 2018 to 31st May 2018. At the time of location selection previous micrometeorological data was referred and general wind pattern

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Map 3-5:Map showing the Study Region location of Ambient Air

Table 3-5: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations in the Study Region Distance/Direction Latitude and Selection Code Location from the Project Longitude Criteria site 22°22'26.17"N A1 Project Site - - 73° 9'12.49"E 22°22'7.31"N A2 Bajwa 1.4 km/W Crosswind 73° 8'24.67"E 22°23'34.98"N A3 Dashrath 2.1 km/N Crosswind 73° 8'49.67"E 22°23'54.06"N A4 Ranoli 3.8 km/NNW Crosswind 73° 7'40.58"E 22°20'28.58"N A5 Sama 5.4 km/ SE Crosswind 73°11'41.07"E

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Distance/Direction Latitude and Selection Code Location from the Project Longitude Criteria site 22°19'50.18"N A6 Laxmipura 4.9 km/SSW Upwind 73° 8'11.63"E 22°24'44.73"N A7 Asoj 6.2 km/NE Downwind 73°11'44.90"E 22°24'34.23"N A8 Nandesari 8.4 km/NW Crosswind 73° 5'3.29"E

Frequency and Parameters for Sampling Sampling team was appointed with one FAE and Technical Assistant to carry out Ambient Air Quality Monitoring for 8 numbers of locations within 10 km radius from the project site. Sampling and analysis was carried out as per CPCB, IS 5182 & EPA and instrument operation

manual for the parameters PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, NH3, HF, Fluoride, Urea dust, Methane and Non Methane HC. After the completion of sampling, samples were brought to the laboratory in Ice box and filter box for analysis.

Methodology for Sampling and Analysis Samples were collected by using micron dust samplers at suitable height from obstruction free area as per the availability of the facility. Sampling and Analysis was carried out as per CPCB Guideline, instrument operational manual and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute. Detail of reference method is presented in Table 3-6. Table 3-6: Details of Analysis Method Sr. Parameters Test Method No. 1 Particulate Matter (PM10) IS 5182 (Part 13):2006/Reaffirmed 2012 CPCB Guideline, 2 Particular matter (PM 2.5) SOP No. WI/5.4/02-B/03,Issue No.1 Date:01/01/2010

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 (Part 2):2001/Reaffirmed 2012

4 Oxide of Nitrogen (NOx) IS 5182 (Part 6):2006 SOP No. WI/5.4/02B/06,Issue No.1 5 Ammonia (NH3) Date:01/01/2010 6 HF IS 5182 (Part 13):1991 7 Total Fluoride Methods of Air Sampling & Analysis AWMA, APHA

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Sr. Parameters Test Method No. SOP No. WI/5.4/02B/06-A,Issue No.1 8 Urea Dust Date:01/02/2018 Methane and Non Methane Methods of Air Sampling & Analysis AWMA, APHA 9 HC No. 109

Quality of Ambient Air

Minimum, maximum, average and percentile value for the parameters PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and

NOx are tabulated in Table 3-7 to Table 3-10 to describe the quality of Ambient Air.

th Table 3-7:Min, Max, 98 Percentile and Average Value of PM10 and PM2.5 3 3 PM10 (µg/m ) PM2.5 (µg/m ) Code Percentile Percentile Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg. 98th 98th A1 68.1 84.9 85.4 75.2 38.1 45.2 45.2 41.7 A2 64.3 81.7 82.3 73.7 35.9 44.0 44.3 40.5 A3 67.7 80.5 81.6 73.8 35.3 43.6 44.2 40.2 A4 68.1 80.8 81.4 74.0 34.6 43.5 43.6 40.6 A5 66.4 80.1 80.1 72.8 33.5 43.7 43.7 40.7 A6 62.7 80.3 80.6 73.0 32.1 42.8 42.9 39.1 A7 68.3 84.3 86.2 75.1 38.2 46.2 46.2 42.5 A8 67.4 80.5 80.6 74.6 35.8 45.2 45.8 40.9

NAAQS, 2009 100 60

Table 3-8: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of SO2 and NOx 3 3 SO2 (µg/m ) NOX (µg/m ) Code Percentile Percentile Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg. 98th 98th A1 11.7 16.8 16.8 14.2 15.7 20.7 20.8 18.7 A2 9.7 14.7 14.7 12.4 14.3 18.2 18.2 16.8 A3 9.8 13.1 13.1 11.7 13.8 18.1 18.6 15.9 A4 9.4 14.8 14.8 12.3 16.9 20.2 20.3 18.7 A5 8.8 14.1 14.6 11.7 14.5 18.1 18.2 16.7 A6 8.5 13.7 13.8 11.5 13.7 18.4 18.4 16.9 A7 10.7 14.9 14.9 13.3 15.9 20.0 20.0 18.0 A8 10.6 14.7 14.7 13.0 15.3 19.6 19.8 17.8 NAAQS, 2009 80 80

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Table 3-9: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of NH3 and HF 3 3 NH3 (µg/m ) HF (µg/m ) Code Percentile Percentile Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg. 98th 98th A1 1.2 2.9 2.9 2.0 0.3 0.8 0.8 0.5 A2 1.0 1.9 2.0 1.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A3 1.0 2.0 2.1 1.4 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A4 1.0 1.8 1.8 1.2 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A5 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A6 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A7 1.0 2.1 2.1 1.4 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 A8 1.0 1.8 1.8 1.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 NAAQS, 2009 400 -

Detection Limit of HF – 0.3 µg/m3

Table 3-10: Min, Max, 98th Percentile, and Average Value of NH3 and HF 3 3 Total Fluoride (µg/m ) Urea dust (µg/m ) Code Percentile Percentile Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg. 98th 98th A1 0.8 1.9 1.9 1.2 1.8 4.8 5.4 3.0 A2 <0.3 0.9 0.9 0.4 <1.5 2.1 2.1 1.3 A3 <0.3 1.4 1.4 0.7 <1.5 3.7 3.7 1.5 A4 <0.3 0.9 0.9 0.5 <1.5 2.1 2.1 1.2 A5 <0.3 0.9 0.9 0.5 <1.5 2.0 2.0 1.2 A6 <0.3 0.9 0.9 0.5 <1.5 2.1 2.1 1.3 A7 <0.3 0.9 0.9 0.5 <1.5 2.1 2.1 1.1 A8 0.3 1.4 1.4 0.8 <1.5 4.1 4.1 2.0

Detection Limit of Total Fluoride – 0.3 µg/m3 and Detection Limit of Urea dust – 1.5 µg/m3

Summary of Ambient Air Quality

3.  PM10 was observed in the range of 62.7 – 86.2 µg/m Maximum concentration of

PM10 was found at Asoj Village and minimum concentration at Laxmipura Village during the study period. 3  PM2.5 was observed in the range of 32.1 – 46.2 µg/m . Maximum concentration of

PM2.5 was found at Asoj Village and minimum concentration at Laxmipura Village during the study period. 3  SO2 concentration was observed in the range of 8.5 -16.8 µg/m , which is well within the standard limit.

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3  NOx concentration in was observed in the range of 13.7- 20.8 µg/m , which is well within the standard limit. 3  Concentration of NH3 ranged from 1.0 -2.9 µg/m , which is well within the limit.  Sampling and analysis of HF and Total Fluoride was also carried out and the results were found in the range <0.3 – 0.8 µg/m3 and <0.3 – 1.9 µg/m3.

3.5.4 Noise The objective of the baseline noise survey was to identify existing noise sources and to measure background noise levels at the sensitive receptors within the study area.

Sources of Noise Pollution The sources of noise pollution in the study area are industrial noise, noise due to commercial activities, noise generated by Community, Vehicular traffic etc.

Noise Level in the Study Area Noise level monitoring was carried out with the help of sound level meter at 8 different locations fall under residential, industrial and high noise generating source. Noise sampling locations are presented in Map 3-6 and

Table 3-11. Analysis results are presented in Table 3-12 and

Table 3-13. Map 3-6: Map showing the study region location of Noise

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Table 3-11: Noise Monitoring Locations in the Study Region Distance from Sampling Latitude and Location project Selection Criteria Code Longitude site/Direction Project Site (Nr. 22°22'30.66"N N1 - Industrial Area Main Gate) 73° 9'28.54"E Project Site (Nr. 22°22'33.96"N N2 - Industrial Area Green Belt Area) 73° 9'15.20"E Project Site (Nr. 22°22'27.35"N N3 - Industrial Area AS-1 Plant) 73° 9'3.28"E Project Site (Nr. 22°22'29.94"N N4 Mech. - Industrial Area 73° 9'4.95"E Workshop) 22°22'7.53"N N5 Bajwa 1.3 km/W Residential Area 73° 8'25.77"E 22°23'54.86"N N6 Ranoli 3.7 km/NNW Residential Area 73° 7'40.74"E 22°23'9.02"N N7 Dashrath 1.4 km/NNE Residential Area 73° 9'23.34"E 22°21'44.51"N N8 NH-48 4.3 km/SE Highway 73°11'45.27"E

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Table 3-12: Noise Monitoring report during day time Limit dB(A) as per Sampling L L Noise Pollution min L dB(A) max Zone Code dB d dB (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 N1 65.7 70.4 74.1 Industrial 75

N2 58.4 62.1 66.2 Industrial 75

N3 63.1 68.5 72.4 Industrial 75

N4 62.8 67.3 71.8 Industrial 75 N5 46.3 50.2 54.6 Residential 55 N6 45.8 50.6 54.8 Residential 55 N7 45.1 49.8 54.5 Residential 55 N8 74.5 78.6 82.7 Highway -

Table 3-13: Noise Monitoring report during night time Limit dB(A) as per Sampling Lmin Ln Lmax Noise Pollution Zone Code dB dB(A) dB (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 N1 62.7 65.1 68.8 Industrial 70 N2 53.1 57.4 60.2 Industrial 70 N3 60.8 64.2 66.3 Industrial 70

N4 56.9 60.8 64.7 Industrial 70

N5 39.8 42.1 44.6 Residential 45

N6 39.2 42.4 44.8 Residential 45

N7 40.1 42.8 45.0 Residential 45

N8 70.1 73.8 77.3 Highway -

Note: Day time –6.00 AM to 10.00 PM, Night time – 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM Noise standards have been designated for different types of land use i.e. residential, commercial, industrial areas and silence zones, as per ‘The Noise Pollution (Regulation and

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Control) Rules, 2000, Notified by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, February 14, 2000. Different standards have been stipulated for day (6 AM to 10 PM) and night (10 PM to 6 AM). The noise level study shows that the noise levels are in the acceptable norms.

Summary of Noise Data  Equivalent noise level was recorded in the range of 62.1 to 70.4 dB (A) at Project Site and it is 49.8 to 50.6 dB (A) in residential area during day time.  Equivalent noise level was recorded in the range of 57.4 to 65.1dB (A) at Project Site and it is 42.1 to 42.8 dB (A) in residential area during night time.  Noise level monitoring was carried out 1 m away from National Highway- 48 and equivalent noise level was recorded 78.6 dB (A) during day time and 73.8 dB (A) during night time as per factory act 1948 noise level exposure limit for 8 hrs.is 90 dB (A).

3.5.5 Hydrology and Ground Water

Water Quality With the start of water quality study, the water resources in the study area were divided into two categories for getting ideal upshot of baseline status of water quality of the region. These two categories as determined are:

 Ground water resources (tube well, open well, springs etc.)  Surface water resources including ponds, river, canals.

Sampling and Analysis All the water samples were collected and analyzed as per ―Standard Methods for Examination of Water & Wastewater‖, APHA 23rd Edition, 2017. Water Samples for the analysis of physico-chemical parameters were collected in plastic carboy and parameter wise preserved onsite as per the technique defined in the book of APHA 23rd Edition, 2017. Temperature, pH and DO were analyzed onsite and samples were brought to the laboratory for the analysis of remaining parameters.

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Ground Water To assess the quality of ground water, samples were collected from 7 numbers of locations for the analysis of physico-chemical and microbiological parameters. Ground water sampling locations are presented in Map 3-7and Table 3-14. Analysis results are presented in Table 3-15.

Map 3-7 : Map showing the study region with locations for Ground Water

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Table 3-14 : Details of Ground Water sampling locations Distance from the project Code Location Latitude and Longitude Source site/Direction 22°22'7.68"N GW1 Bajwa 1.5 km/W Bore well 73° 8'18.25"E 22°23'35.18"N GW2 Dashrath 2.2 km/N Bore well 73° 8'51.19"E 22°23'53.51"N GW3 Ranoli 3.1 km/NNW Bore well 73° 8'13.18"E 22°20'27.89"N GW4 Sama 5.0 km/SE Bore well 73°11'40.31"E 22°19'48.53"N GW5 Laxmipura 5.0 km/SW Bore well 73° 8'24.17"E 22°24'40.58"N GW6 Asoj 6.2 km/NE Hand Pump 73°11'54.55"E 22°24'34.17"N GW7 Nandesari 8.2 km/NW Bore well 73° 5'4.43"E Table 3-15: Ground water Analysis Results Drinking Water Specification IS 10500: Sr. 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012) Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 No. Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 1. Temperature 0C 28.5 28 28 28.5 28 29 28.5 -- --

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Drinking Water Specification IS 10500: Sr. 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012) Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 No. Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 2. pH @ 250C pH Unit 6.93 6.72 7.29 8.15 7.55 7.71 7.57 6.5 – 8.5 No Relaxation 3. Colour Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 5 15 4. Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -- 5. TDS @ 1800C mg/L 986 1208 882 781 692 574 764 500 2000 6. Conductivity µmho/cm 1482 1814 1324 1168 1038 862 1146 -- -- 7. Turbidity NTU 2.1 2.4 1.8 1.4 1.6 1.0 1.6 1 5 Total Hardness as 8. mg/L 640 732 418 384 296 320 258 200 600 CaCO3 9. Calcium mg/L 136 154 82.6 74.6 64.2 44 56.4 75 200 Total Alkalinity as 10. mg/L 440 340 384 356 288 284 252 200 600 CaCO3 11. Chloride mg/L 232 274 264 204 184 155 254 250 1000 12. Magnesium mg/L 72.9 84.3 51.4 47.9 32.9 51 28.4 30 100 13. Sulphate mg/L 108 287 26.6 28.6 50.4 18.4 18.6 200 400 Total Phosphorus (PO - 14. 4 mg/L 2.2 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.9 -- -- P) 15. Sodium mg/L 104 140 160 128 124 92 162 -- -- 16. Potassium mg/L 38 28 38 22 36 12 32 -- -- 17. Fluoride mg/L 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.5

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Drinking Water Specification IS 10500: Sr. 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012) Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 No. Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 18. Phenolic Compound mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.001 0.002 19. Oil and Grease mg/L <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 -- -- 20. Dissolved Oxygen mg/L 5.4 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 -- -- 21. Nitrate mg/L 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 45 No Relaxation 22. Total Nitrogen mg/L 1.4 1.6 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.2 - - 23. Iron mg/L 0.28 0.33 0.24 0.22 0.18 0.14 0.21 0.3 No Relaxation 24. Copper mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.05 1.5 25. Boron mg/L 0.08 0.1 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.06 0.5 1.0 26. Chromium mg/L <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 No Relaxation 27. Zinc mg/L 0.13 0.15 0.14 0.12 0.12 <0.1 0.11 5 15 Shall not be detectable 28. Total Coliform Present/Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent in any100 ml of sample

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Summary of Ground Water Quality The test results were compared with the Drinking Water Specification: IS: 10500, 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012) and it is summarized as under.

 The pH was observed in the range of 6.72– 8.15, which meets with drinking water norms.  Turbidity was found in the range of 1.0 – 2.4 NTU.  Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) were recorded in the range of 574 - 1208 mg/L with minimum at Asoj village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Conductivity varies from 862 to 1814 µmho/cm. The ratio of TDS to conductivity was observed in the range of 0.6 to 0.65 which is within the desired range.  Total Hardness was in the range of 258- 732 mg/L with minimum at Nandesari village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Total Alkalinity was found in the range of 252 - 440 mg/L with minimum at Nandesari village and maximum at Bajwa village.  Chloride was found in the range of 155 to 274 mg/L and Sulphate varies from18.4 to 287 mg/L.  DO is one of the important parameter which denotes towards the organic contamination in water and results were found in the range of 5.3 to 5.6 mg/L.  Iron was found in the range of 0.14-0.33 mg/L with minimum at Asoj village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Testing of other heavy metal parameter was also carried out and all the results were found well within the limit.  As microbiological parameters MPN analysis was also carried out and it was found Nil.

Surface Water To assess the quality of Surface water, samples were collected from 4 numbers of locations for the analysis of physico-chemical and microbiological parameters. Frequency of sampling was once during the study period. Sampling and analysis was carried out as per “Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater 23rd Edition, 2017. Surface water sampling locations are presented in the Map 3-8 and Table 3-16. Analysis results are presented in Table 3-17 & Table 3-18.

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Map 3-8: Map showing the locations for Surface water

Table 3-16: Details of Surface Water Sampling Locations Distance from the Latitude and Code Location project Longitude Source Site/Direction 22°23'32.62"N SW1 Dashrath 2.1 km/N Pond 73° 8'51.11"E 22°23'50.61"N SW2 Ranoli 3.6 km/NW Pond 73° 7'45.58"E 22°19'41.37"N SW3 Laxmipura 5.3 km/SW Pond 73° 8'22.12"E 22°23'32.38"N SW4 Mahi River 8.6 km/WNW River 73° 4'19.64"E

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Table 3-17: Surface water Analysis Results Drinking Water Specification IS 10500: 1992/(Reaffirmed S. Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 2012) No. Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 1. Temperature 0C 28.0 28.5 28.5 28.0 - - 2. pH @ 250C pH Unit 6.81 7.81 8.02 8.08 6.5 – 8.5 No Relaxation 3. Colour Hazen 15 10 12 <5 5 15 4. Odour - Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Agreeable - 5. TDS @ 1800C mg/L 664 1112 894 358 500 2000 6. Conductivity µmho/cm 982 1654 1338 542 - - 7. TSS mg/L 12 14 14 10 - - Total Hardness 8. mg/L 345 600 210 218 200 600 as CaCO3 9. Calcium mg/L 96.2 112 35.2 48.3 75 200 Total Alkalinity 10. mg/L 294 540 490 202 200 600 as CaCO3 11. Chloride mg/L 169 325 196 76 250 1000 12. Magnesium mg/L 25.4 77.8 29.6 23.6 30 100 13. Sulphate mg/L 52.4 31.1 28.1 16.5 200 400 Total 14. mg/L 1.8 2.8 2.2 1.4 - - Phosphorus 15. Sodium mg/L 102 195 270 48 - -

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Drinking Water Specification IS 10500: 1992/(Reaffirmed S. Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 2012) No. Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 16. Potassium mg/L 28 30 22 6 - - 17. Fluoride mg/L 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.4 1.0 1.5 18. Phenolic Comp. mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.001 0.002 19. Oil and Grease mg/L <1 <1 <01 <01 - - Dissolved 20. mg/L 4.9 4.7 4.6 5.0 - - Oxygen 21. COD mg/L 12 16 18 12 - - BOD(3 days at 22. mg/L <4 7 8 <4 - - 27 0C) 23. Nitrate mg/L 0.6 1.2 1.7 0.5 45 No Relaxation 24. Total Nitrogen mg/L 1.3 2.7 2.5 1.1 - - 25. Iron mg/L 0.28 0.42 0.34 0.12 0.3 No Relaxation 26. Copper mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.05 1.5 27. Boron mg/L 0.05 0.09 0.08 0.03 0.5 1.0 28. Chromium mg/L <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 No Relaxation 29. Zinc mg/L 0.1 0.14 0.12 <0.1 Nil 15 Table 3-18: Bacteriological Analysis of surface Water Code Total coliform Fecal coliform Escherichia coli Fecal Streptococci

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Most Probable No (MPN): No/100 mL SW1 28 20 <1.2 <1.2 SW2 24 18 4.0 <1.2 SW3 22 14 4.0 <1.2 SW4 26 16 <1.2 <1.2

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Table 3-19: Standard Limit as per IS 10500:2012 for Microbiological parameters Sr Organisms Requirements .No. All water intended for drinking: 1. a) E. coli or thermo tolerant coliform Shall not be detectable in 100 mL sample bacteria Treated water entering the distribution system: Shall not be detectable in 100 mL sample 2. a) E. coli or thermo tolerant coliform Shall not be detectable in 100 mL sample bacteria b) Total coliform bacteria Treated water in the distribution system: Shall not be detectable in 100 mL sample 3. a) E. coli or thermo tolerant coliform Shall not be detectable in 100 mL sample bacteria b) Total coliform bacteria 1) Immediate investigative action shall be taken if either E.coli or total coliform bacteria are detected. The minimum action in the case of total coliform bacteria is repeat sampling; if these bacteria are detected in the repeat sample, the cause shall be determined by immediate further investigation. 2) Although, E. coli is the more precise indicator of fecal pollution, the count of thermo tolerant coli form bacteria is an acceptable alternative. If necessary, proper confirmatory tests shall be carried out. Total coliform bacteria are not acceptable indicators of the sanitary quality of rural water supplies, particularly in tropical areas where many bacteria of no sanitary significance occur in almost all untreated supplies. 3) It is recognized that, in the great majority of rural water supplies in developing countries, fecal contamination is widespread. Under these conditions, the national surveillance agency should set medium-term targets for progressive improvement of water supplies.

Summary of Surface Water Quality The following description is based on the analysis of the samples:

 During the analysis pH of the samples was found in the range of 6.81-8.08.  TDS analysis was also carried out for surface water sample and it was found in the range of 358-1112 mg/L.  TSS was found in the range of 10 – 14 mg/L.  Total Hardness ranges from 210– 600 mg/L with maximum in the water sample of Ranoli village and minimum in Laxmipura.

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 DO is one of the important parameter to indicate towards the contamination of organic matter. DO level decreases as soon as organic contamination increases. During analysis DO was found in the range of 4.6-5.0 mg/L.  COD and BOD analysis was also carried out during the study period and results were found more than the expected value. Various literatures show that BOD should be less than 4.0 mg/L for the better survival of aquatic life.  Total Nitrogen was found in the range of 1.1 – 2.7 mg/L.  Heavy metal analysis was also carried out and the Iron content was found in the range of 0.12- 0.42 mg/L.  MPN test was also carried out for this surface water sample and it was found positive. It indicates towards the faecal contamination in surface water body.

3.5.6 Geological Environment

Regional Geomorphology and Topography Vadodara district forms a part of the great Gujarat Alluvium plain. The eastern portion of the district comprising the Chhota Udepur, the Kavant, the Jambughoda and the Naswadi Taluka is hilly while rest of the district, the western and southern part, comprising of Mahi and Narmada Doab, is a level plain and undulating terrain. The study area, Vadodara city, is a part of Gujarat Alluvial Plain. The geomorphic evolution of Gujarat alluvial plain has primarily been attributed to Holocene tectonic activity. The study area is a part of Dhadhar River basin and Vishwamitri River, flowing across the Vadodara city, is subsidiary of Dhadhar River. The river, before meeting the Gulf of Cambay, exhibits a deeply incised channel and several entrenched meanders all along its course in the Gujarat alluvial plain. The study area is a Alluvium plain deposited due to fluvial activity of these rivers. Geology

The proposed project is located in highly urbanized area i.e. in middle of the Vadodara city. Geologically the area is covered by recent age alluvium especially fluvial deposits of fine sand, silt and clay.

Drainage Pattern The site and surrounding area is drained by Vishwamitri River. Natural slope of the area of site and surrounding is toward SE i.e. towards Vishwamitri River which further flows toward south and SW before merging in Gulf of Khambhat.

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Natural Hazards The site and entire Vadodara city falls under Seismic Zone III i.e. Moderate Damage Risk zone as per the Earthquake Hazard Map of India as per Vulnerability Atlas - 2nd Edition by SOI, GOI.

Hydrology and Ground Water Alluvium deposits comprising sand acts as an aquifer for the study area. Groundwater in this area occurs in semi-confined to confined conditions. Groundwater in the area is around ~8 m depth below ground level. Vadodara block falls under Semi-Critical zone as per Groundwater Resource-2011 but Vadodara District Groundwater Brochure published by CGWA shows it falls in Over-Exploited zone.

3.5.7 Traffic Study Proposed project connect with National Highway-48. Proposed project will attract to commercial vehicles as a result traffic load will also increase on highways. Traffic load play a major role in polluting the air. To assess the traffic load, 2 Nos. of surveyors were appointed to survey for National Highway-48. Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads are high, two persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the three categories were determined. Traffic study is conducted on National Highway-48 from 28th and 29th March 2018. Table 3-20: Traffic Study Report Total No. of Total No. of No. of Sr. Vehicles Passenger Car Vehicle in PCU Vehicle Vehicles/Day No. Distribution Unit (PCU) NH-48 (PCU)/Hour NH-48 NH-48 1. Cars 20450 1.0 20450 852 2. Buses 1128 3.0 3384 141 3. Trucks 1842 3.0 5526 230 Two 4. 15422 0.5 7711 321 wheelers Three 5. 2542 0.75 1907 79 wheelers

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Total No. of Total No. of No. of Sr. Vehicles Passenger Car Vehicle in PCU Vehicle Vehicles/Day No. Distribution Unit (PCU) NH-48 (PCU)/Hour NH-48 NH-48 Total 41384 38978 1623 Table 3.16: Existing Traffic Scenario with respect to LOS V (Volume in C (Capacity in Road Existing V/C Ratio LOS PCU/hr) PCU/hr) NH-48 1623 3000 0.54 C Table 3-21: LOS Criteria V/C LOS Performance 0.0-0.2 A Excellent 0.2-0.4 B Very Good 0.4-0.6 C Good/Average/Fair 0.6-0.8 D Poor 0.8-1.0 E Very Poor

Summary of Traffic Study V/C ratio is 0.54 at NH-48 area as per LOS criteria it is good.

3.5.8 Soil 4 numbers of samples were collected from different locations within 10 km radius to assess the base line status of soil. Analysis was also carried out for physico-chemical parameters as well as the parameters to define the texture class. Soil samples were collected by using core cutter and brought to the laboratory in polythene bags. Standard procedures have been followed for soil sampling and analysis. Soil sampling locations are presented in Map 3-9 and tabulated in Table 3-22. Results are presented in Table 3-23.

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Map 3-9: Map showing the Study Region Location of Soil

Table 3-22: Details of Soil sampling location Distance from the Latitude and Code Location Selection Criteria project site/Direction Longitude 22°22'28.56"N S1 Project Site - Non-Agricultural Land 73° 9'5.21"E S2 Bajwa 1.6 km/E 22°22'5.70"N Non-Agricultural Land 73° 8'22.29"E 22°23'6.51"N S3 Dashrath 1.2 km/NNE Agricultural Land 73° 9'28.65"E 22°23'51.42"N S4 Ranoli 3.3 km/NNW Agricultural Land 73° 7'51.92"E Table 3-23: Soil Sample Analysis Result Sr. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 No 1. Water Holding Capacity % 58.7 60.2 53.5 55.6 2. Porosity % 52.3 55.2 48.6 50.2 3. Particle Size Distribution a. Sand % 26.32 24.12 58.24 59.14 b. Silt % 21.27 26.08 21.06 19.41

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Sr. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 No c. Clay % 52.41 49.80 20.70 21.45 Sandy Sandy 4. Texture - Clay Clay Clay Clay Loam Loam 5. Cation Exchange Capacity meq/100 g 39.9 42.6 23.1 27.5 6. pH - 7.42 7.81 8.04 8.22 7. Electrical Conductivity dS/m 1.4 1.3 0.6 0.7 8. Exchangeable Sodium % 8.0 6.6 4.3 4.4 9. Exchangeable Calcium meq/100g 19.4 20.2 12.1 14.2 10. Exchangeable Magnesium meq/100g 16.2 18.6 9.4 11.4 11. Exchangeable Sodium meq/100g 3.1 2.8 1.0 1.2 12. Exchangeable Potassium meq/100g 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.7 13. Organic Carbon(OC) % 0.82 0.86 1.0 1.1 14. Total Nitrogen % 0.07 0.074 0.086 0.095 15. Nitrate N mg/100g 6.8 7.6 16.24 28.5 16. Total Phosphorus mg/100g 5.24 4.12 25.8 27.2 17. Total Iron mg/100gm 105.2 115.4 156.2 160.4 18. Total Zinc mg/100gm 2.62 1.85 5.21 5.62 19. Total Copper mg/100gm 2.38 1.54 3.31 3.44 20. Total Boron mg/100gm 1.68 0.95 2.33 2.56 21. Total Chromium mg/100gm 1.22 1.45 1.32 1.08

Summary of Soil Data  The soils are categorized as sandy loam to sandy clay loam based on different soil separates (sand, silt and clay).  Soil have moderate water holding capacity (53.50 to 60.2 %) and porosity varied from 48.6 – 50.20 %, but moderate drainage capacity as texture is clay at the site as > 70 % is clay+ silt.  The soil is categorized as deep black having > 1m depth. The CEC (23.1 to 42.6 meq/100 g) of soil indicated that soils are having moderate (21 to 50 meq/100 g) productivity potential. The pH ranged from 7.42 to 8.22 during the study period.  The soil EC varied from 0.6 to 1.4 dS/m and ESP ranged from 4.3 to 8.0. These parameters indicate that soils are neutral to alkaline (pH 7.8 to 8.5) in reaction, non- saline (EC < 0.8 dS/m) to saline (EC >0.8 dS/m) and non-sodic, as pH is <8.5 and ESP is < 15. Among exchangeable basic cations, predominance of calcium (12.1 to 20.2 meq/100 gm) was seen followed by magnesium (9.4 to 18.60 meq/100 g), sodium (1.0 to 3.1 meq/100 gm) and potassium (0.6 to1.2 meq/100 gm).

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 The loss on ignition (0.82 to 1.1 % OC) indicate that soils are high (>0.75 % OC) in organic carbon status. This shows that soils are high in nitrogen status.  Considering only 2% available phosphorus based on total P, soils are classified as

poor (>28 kg P2O5/ha) in available P. On the basis of exchangeable potassium values

soils are categorized as medium (140-280 kg K2O/ha) to high (>280 kg K2O/ha) in potassium status. The results relating to total Fe, Cu, Cr, B and Zn do not show alarming concentrations in different soil samples.

3.5.9 Ecology & Biodiversity

Methodology The baseline survey for ecological status of flora and fauna has been carried out by primary survey as per QMS procedure QP-44.

Floral Diversity of the Study Area The objective of study is to provide the floral structure in the study area so that effective management can be done to conserve the natural wealth. Qualitative study was conducted for the survey of flora. Cropping pattern, trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and grasses were surveyed and the detail is summarized as under. Trees: The dominant trees in the study area are Neem (Azadirachta indica), Babool (Acacia nilotica), Aam (Mangifera indica), Nilgiri (Eucalyptus species) Sharu (Cassurina equisetifolia) and Narial (Cocos nucifera). Total 43 species of trees belong to 19 families were enumerated from the study area.

Table 3-24: Trees Species of Study Area Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 1 Apocynaceae 1/1 Carissa congesta Karmada Karanda 2/2 Calotropis procera Akdo Rubber bush 2 Arecaceae

3/1 Phoenix sylvestris Khajuri Wild Date Plum 4/2 Cocos nucifera Nariel Coconut palm 3 Boraginaceae

5/1 Cordia gharaf Godni Gondni 4 Burseraceae

6/1 Garuga pinnata Kaked Garuga

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Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 5 Bignoniaceae

7/1 Tecomella undulate Ragat Rohido Roheda 6 Combretaceae

8/1 Terminalia bellerica Behdo Myrobalan 9/2 Terminalia chebula Herde Chebulic Myrobalan 10/3 Terminalia cranulata Sadad 11/4 Terminalia catappa Badam Indian Almond 7 Caricaceae

12/1 Carica papaya Papaya Papaya 8 Casuarinaceae

13/1 Casuarina equisetifolia Sharu Whistling Pine 9 Capparaceae

14/1 Capparis grandis Thikari Tree Caper 10 Euphorbiaceae

15/1 Emblica officinalis Amla Gooseberry 11 Fabaceae

16/1 Tamarindus indica Amli Tamarind 17/2 Pongomia pinnata Karanj Pongam 18/3 Prosopis juliflora Gando Baval Mesquite 19/4 Samanea saman Rato Sarasdo Rain tree 20/5 Bauhinia purpurea Kachnar Butterfly tree 21/6 Albizzia procera Killai (kevlo) White Siris 22/7 Bauhinia racemosa Ashitro Bidi tree 23/8 Acacia auriculiformis Bengali Baval Earleaf Acacia 24/9 Senegalia catechu Khair Cutch Tree 25/10 Acacia nilotica Desi Baval Babul 26/11 Cassia fistula Garmalo Amaltas 27/12 Senna auriculata Aval Tarwar 28/13 Dalbergia paniculata Patrali - 29/14 Dalbergia sissoo Sissoo Sissoo 12 Loranthaceae

Honey Suckle 30/1 Dendrophthoe falcate Vando Mistletoe 13 Meliaceae

31/1 Melia azaderach Bakam Limdo Chinaberry 32/2 Azadirachta indica Limdo Neem

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Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 14 Malvaceae

33/1 Bombax ceiba Shimdo Silk cotton 15 Myrtaceae

34/1 Eucalyptus species Nilgiri - 16 Moraceae

35/1 Ficus bengalensis Vad Banyan 36/2 Ficus glomerata Umero Cluster fig 37/3 Ficus religiosa Pipdo Peepal 38/4 Morus alba Shetur Mulbery 17 Rhamnaceae

39/1 Ziziphus mauritiana Bor Indian Jujube 40/2 Ziziphus xylopyrus Ghat Bor Bhorghoti 18 Rutaceae

41/1 Aegle marmelos Bili Bel 42/2 Cirtus limon Limbu Lemon 19 Sapotaceae

43/1 Madhuca indica Mahudo Mahua Shrubs: The dominant shrubs in the study area are Mehandi, Karen and Paraspipla. Total 12 species of shrubs belong to 09 families were enumerated from the study area during the primary survey.

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Table 3-25: Shrub Species Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name

1 Apocynaceae

1/1 Nerium indicum Karen Indian Oleander 2 Euphorbiaceae

2/1 Jathorpha gossypifolia Ratanjot Black Bellyache Bush 3/2 Jatropha curcas Ratanjot Physic Nut 3 Fabaceae

4/1 Tephrosia purpurea Sartankho Purple Tephrosia. 4 Lythraceae

5/1 Lawsonia inermis Mehndi Hina 5 Lamiaceae

6/1 Vitex negundo Nagod Chaste Tree 6 Malvaceae

7/1 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Jasud China Rose Grape Leaved 8/2 Hibiscus vitifolius Van Kapas Mallow 9/3 Thespesia populnea ParasPiplo Indian tulip 7 Oleaceae

Night-flowering 10/1 Nyctanthus arbor tristis Parijatak Jasmine 8 Rhamnaceae

11/1 Zizyphus oenoplia Boydinovelo Jackal Jujube 9 Vitaceae

12/1 Leea edgeworthii Dussorudi Leea asiatica Source: Primary survey and Forest Dept. Vadodara Herbs: The dominant herbs in the study area are Tulsi, Barmasi and Dhatura. Total 23 species of herbs belong to 18 families were enumerated from the study area during the primary survey.

Table 3-26: Herbs Species of Study Area Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 1 Apocynaceae

1/1 Catharanthus roseus Barmasi Madagascar periwinkle 2 Amaranthaceae

2/1 Aerva sanguinolenta Karadia Climbing Wool Plant

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Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 3 Apiaceae

3/1 Centella asiatica Bhrami Centella 4 Asteraceae

4/1 Launaea procumbens Bhonyadandi Creeping Launaea 5 Brassicaceae

5/1 Brassica juncea Rai India mustard 6 Boraginaceae

6/1 Trichodesma amplexicaule Undhafuli Indian borage 7 Caesapiniaceae

7/1 Cassia tora Kunvandio Sickle Senna 8 Convolvulaceae

8/1 Ipomoea aquatica Forsk Mali Ni Bhaji Swamp Morning-Glory 9 Lamiaceae

9/1 Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Holy Basil 10/2 Lavandula bipinnata Roth 11/3 Leucas aspera Kubi Thumbai 10 Musaceae

12/1 Musa paradisiacal Kela Banana 11 Malvaceae

13/1 Sida cordata Bhoyabala Long-stalk Sida 14/2 Hibiscus lobatus Tali Lobed Leaf Mallow 12 Pedaliaceae

15/1 Sesamum indicum Fal Sesame 13 Phyllanthaceae

16/1 Phyllanthus fraternus Bhonya Amli Gulf Leaf-Flower 14 Papaveraceae

17/1 Argemone mexicana Darudi Mexcian prickly poppy 15 Poaceae

18/1 Foxtail millet Kang - 19/2 Bothriochloa pertusa Zenzvo Hurricane Grass 16 Papilionaceae

20/1 Indigofera linnaei Fatakiya Birdsville Indigo 17 Solanaceae

21/1 Capsicum annum Marchi Chilli pepper Ganthovalo 22/2 Datura metel Devil's Trumpet Dhanturo 18 Zygophyllaceae

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Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 23/1 Tribulus terrestris BethuGokhru Bindii Table 3-27: Climber Species Sr. No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common name 1 Cucurbitaceae

1/1 Cucurbita maxima Kolu Autumn squash 2/2 Quisqualis indica Madhu Malti Rangoon creeper 2 Liliaceae

3/1 Asparagus racemosus Satavai Satawari 3 Nyctaginaceae

4/1 Bongainvillea spectabilis Boganvel Great Bougainvillea 4 Passifloraceae

5/1 Passiflora edulis Krishna Kamal Passion fruit 5 Vitaceae

6/1 Ampelocissus latfolia Jungli Wild Grape Table 3-28: Grasses Sr.No. Family and Scientific name Vernacular name Common Name 1 Poaceae - - 1/1 Bothriochlo apertusa Zenzvo hurricane grass 2/2 Cynodon dactylon Darb Bermuda grass Source: Primary survey and Forest dept. Vadodara

Major Crops in the Study Area:

Kharif

 Cereals: Bajara, Jowar  Pulses: Pigeon Peas, Moong, Urd  Oil Seeds: Groundnut, Castor, Cotton, Sunflower, Soyabean

Rabi:

 Cereals: Wheat  Pulses: Gram  Oil Seeds: Mustards  Fruits: Watermelon, Gaunt, Pumpkin, Musk Melon  Others: Onion, Methi

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Faunal Diversity of the Study Area The faunal diversity in terms of mammal, reptiles, avian, fishes etc.

Mammals: Total five number of mammal’s species has been recorded during the survey. Only those species have been recorded in the study area that coexists with human settlement. Table 3-29: List of Mammals in the Study Area Schedule as per Sr. No. Family Scientific Name Common Name WPA 1972 1. Mongoose Herpestes edwardsi Nurulia, Noria Schedule II 2. Squirrel Funambulus penanti Khiskoli Schedule IV 3. Murids Rattus rattus Rat Schedule V 4. Murids Mus musculus Mouse Schedule V 5. Craseonycteridae Chiroptera sps. Bat Schedule V Table 3-30: List of Domestic Mammals in the Study Area Sr.No. Family Common Name Scientific Name 1. Buffalo Bubalus bubalis 2. Bovidae Cow Bos taurus 3. Goat Capra aegagrushircus 4. Canidae Dog Canis lupus familiaris

Birds: Table 3-31: Avi Fauna Vernacular Migratory Family Common Name Scientific Name Name Status Apodidae Khokhadbaglo Indian pond Ardeola grayii R Ardeidae Dhorbaglo Cattleheron egret Bubulcus ibis RM Ardeidae Baglo Little egret Egretta garzetta R Accipitridae Govinda Common pariah Milvus migrans RM Accipitridae Samadi- Scavengerkite Neophron RM Phasianidae Mor Commonvulture Pavopercnopterus cristatus R Charadriidae Titodi Redpeafowl-wattled Vanellus indicus R Laridae - Indianlapwing river tern Sterna aurantia R - Kabutar Blue rock pigeon Columba livia R - Holo Indian ring dove Streptopelia R - Sudo, Popat Roseringed Psittaculadecaocto krameri R - - Indianparakeet cuckoo Cuculus R micropterus EIA REPORT PREPARED BY M/s. AQUA-AIR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD 109

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Vernacular Migratory Family Common Name Scientific Name Name Status Cuculidae Koyal Koel Eudynamys R Strigidae Ghubad Jungle owlet Glaucidiumscolopacea R Elapidae Deshi chhapo Common Indian Caprimulgusradiatum R Alcedinidae Lagothi Commonnightjar Alcedoasiaticus atthis RM - Kalo koshi Blackkingfisher drongo Dicrurus adsimilis RM Sturnidae - Brahminy myna Sturnus R Sturnidae Kabar Indian myna Acridotherespagodarum tristis R Sturnidae Vana kabar Jungle myna Acridotheres R - Bulbul Redvented Pycnonotusfuscus cafer R Leiothrichidae Sheradi Commonbulbul babbler Turdoides R Leiothrichidae Vana laledo Jungle babbler Turdoidescaudatus striatus RM Old world - Redbreasted Muscicapa parva RM Cisticolidaeflycatchers - Jungleflycatcher wren - Prinia sylvatica R Cisticolidae Darjido Tailorwarbler bird Orthotomus R Old world Daiyad Magpie robin Copsychussutorius saularis RM Muscicapidaeflycatchers Deoli Indian robin Saxicoloides R Motacillidae Matano Yellow wagtail Motacillafulicata flava RM Phulpilakya chakli Purple sunbird Nectariniamelanogrisea asiatica R Sunbird - Yellow backed Aethopyga R Passeridae Chakli Housesunbird sparrow Passersiparaja domesticus R Ploceidae Sughari Baya Ploceus philippinus R NOTE: R-Resident, M- Migratory, RM – Resident & Migratory Table 3-32: List of Reptiles in the Study Area Vernacular Schedule as Family Common Name Scientific Name Name per WPA 1972 Geckos Northern House Garoli Hemidactylus Not Listed Dragon Lizards Commongecko Garden Kachindo Calotesflaviviridis versicolor Not Listed Dragon Lizards Southernlizard green Kachindo Calotes calotes Not Listed Chameleons calotesIndian Sarado Chameleon Not Listed Typhlopidae Commonchameleon worm An-sap Ramphotyphlopszeylanicus - Colubrid Snakes Commonsnake Dhaman Ptyasbraminus mucosus Schedule IV Colubrid Snakes Checkeredratsnake Dendu Xenochrophis Schedule II Elapidae Indiankeelback cobra Nag Najapiscator naja Schedule II Softshell turtles Flap shell Indian Kachbo Lissemys punctata Crocodiles CrocodileTurtle Muggar Crocodylus Schedule I* palustris *The proposed project is located in Notified Industrial Area. Table 3-33: Detail of Fishes Sr Family Fishes Scientific Name No.

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Sr Family Fishes Scientific Name No. 1 Anchariidae Cat Fish Siluriformes 2 Brachyura Crab Charybdis sp 3 Catla Gibelion catla 4 Cyprinidae Mrigal Cirrhinus cirrhosus 5 Calbasu Labeo alluaudi 6 Mastacembelidae Eel Anguilliformes 7 Mugilidae Mullet Mugilidae 8 Penaeidae Prawn P. merguiensis 9 Pseudochactidae Scorpion Scorpaenidae

Source: Primary Survey and Forest Department, Baroda

Summary of Ecology and Biodiversity As per the prescribed ToR study area is 5 km radius but however 10 km radius was studied. The study area covers largely an Agriculture Land like Fallow Land, Crop Land and Orchard/Trees are covering around 10.58%, 17.37% and 14.98% respectively. The manmade habitat for fauna like Sayaji Baugh (Garden) and domesticated trees along the road, houses and some degraded forest in the study area are also observed. Peafowl (bird), flap shell Indian turtle and crocodile (reptile) are protected under Schedule- I as per Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 in which peafowl is very common and turtle is restricted to Sursagar Lake located at 7-8 km in heart of the city while crocodile is restricted to Vishwamitri River (6-7 km) as these are the niche for the turtle and crocodile. NO Schedule-I species is found in 5 kms radius of the study area. Avifauna is common as in almost area have the domesticated trees and sparse vegetation. No national park or wild life sanctuary is located in 10 km radius from the projects. The proposed project is located in Notified Industrial Estate and ToR was prescribed for 5 Km radius of study area.

3.5.10 Socio-Economics The socio-economic environment includes demography structure, population density, literacy level, and employment levels. The data establish a baseline for the prediction of likely impacts of the proposed activity on the socio-economic environment. Secondary information pertaining to the study area villages was collected from Government Agencies, Census data for the year 2011, and statistical abstracts to compile the socio-economic data.

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Socio-Economic Survey Methodology Socio-economic survey tools provide a means of improving understanding of local resource management systems, resource use and the relative importance of resources for households and villages. They can also be used to elicit insights on interaction with government decision-making systems, community perceptions of trends and priority issues, and community-based institutions and their role in the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. Data Collection: Following steps were considered for the collection of primary data: 1. Identification of Study Area: The study area was identified before carrying out the survey. All the related information which could affect the prosperity, development and literacy were also collected. 2. Site Visit: Location wise survey plan & format for data collection were prepared for site visit. Data regarding Land Characteristics, Population, Literacy, Workers and Amenities were collected during the survey. Analysis of Data: The data collected by primary survey were verified with secondary data collected from sources like Government Agencies, Census data for the year 2011, and statistical abstracts.

Demography Almost all villages in the study area are experiencing a rapid growth of population due to industrialization. The total population of study region is summarized in Table 3-34.

Population Density Population density in the study area varies from 169 - 5032 person/sq. km. Details of the same are tabulated in Table 3-34. Table 3-34: Details of Population in Study Area Population Total area Villages No. of Household Total population density (sq.km) Person/sq.km Ankodiya 937 4608 5.21 884 Dhanora 864 4006 2.81 1426 Khanpur 304 1466 1.93 760 Sherkhi 1841 9464 12.35 766 Mahapura 268 1601 1.19 1345 Anagadh 2815 14780 11.37 1300 Fajalpur (Sankarda) 950 4740 6.14 772

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Population Total area Villages No. of Household Total population density (sq.km) Person/sq.km Padmala 1059 5446 6.96 782 Rayaka 361 1981 5.95 333 Sankarda 1472 7460 7.34 1016 Vasna-Kotariya 796 3974 4.99 796 Sokhda 2454 12610 11.80 1069 Kotna 594 2902 4.14 701 Virod 506 2461 10.92 225 Dena 480 2565 4.44 578 Sukhlipur 185 942 3.21 293 Kotali 266 1269 3.12 407 GSFC Complex (INA) 574 2242 3.23 694 Nandesari (INA) 833 3679 2.06 1786 Nandesari (CT) 1717 8290 7.85 1056 Bajwa (CT) 1906 9611 1.91 5032 Ranoli (CT) 2511 11726 6.92 1695 Petro-Chemical 603 1951 4.05 482 Complex (INA) Karodiya (OG) Ward 1903 9256 10 926 No. NO.-0014 Harni (OG) Ward No. 368 1760 10 176 NO.-0015 Dumad (OG) Ward 1069 5244 10 524 No. NO.-0023 Dasharath (OG) Ward 2349 11438 10 1144 No. NO.-0021 Kunpad 581 2788 5.25 531 Manjusar 1024 5001 14.06 356 Pilol 646 3242 6.03 538 Amarapura 454 2071 5.58 371 Fulwadi 42 257 1.17 220 Dajipura 63 275 1.18 233 Sursi 124 647 3.82 169 Ganpatpura 304 1466 7.98 184 Total 33,223 1,63,219 214.96 29,570

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SEX RATIO The sex ratio i.e. the number of females per 1000 males is in range of 823 - 1068 with lowest in Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) and highest in Dajipura village. The Sex ratio i.e. the number of females per 1000 males indirectly reveals certain sociological aspect in relation to female births, infant mortality among female children. Details of the same are tabulated in Table 3-35. Table 3-35: Details of Sex Ratio in Study Area Male Female Total Sex Ratio Zone of Study Population Population Population (Female to 1000 Male) Ankodiya 2406 2202 4608 915 Dhanora 2099 1907 4006 909 Khanpur 799 667 1466 835 Sherkhi 4874 4590 9464 942 Mahapura 806 795 1601 986 Anagadh 7650 7130 14780 932 Fajalpur (Sankarda) 2492 2248 4740 902 Padmala 2851 2595 5446 910 Rayaka 1026 955 1981 931 Sankarda 3908 3552 7460 909 Vasna-Kotariya 2129 1845 3974 867 Sokhda 6546 6064 12610 926 Kotna 1462 1440 2902 985 Virod 1289 1172 2461 909 Dena 1350 1215 2565 900 Sukhlipur 477 465 942 975 Kotali 672 597 1269 888 GSFC Complex (INA) 1165 1077 2242 924 Nandesari (INA) 2007 1672 3679 833 Nandesari (CT) 4373 3917 8290 896 Bajwa (CT) 5093 4518 9611 887 Ranoli (CT) 6275 5451 11726 869 Petro-Chemical 1070 881 1951 823 Complex (INA) Karodiya (OG) Ward 4941 4315 9256 873 No. NO.-0014 Harni (OG) Ward No. 927 833 1760 899 NO.-0015 Dumad (OG) Ward No. 2687 2557 5244 952

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Male Female Total Sex Ratio Zone of Study Population Population Population (Female to 1000 Male) NO.-0023

Dasharath (OG) Ward 5955 5483 11438 921 No. NO.-0021 Kunpad 1442 1346 2788 933 Manjusar 2582 2419 5001 937 Pilol 1654 1588 3242 960 Amarapura 1092 979 2071 897 Fulwadi 134 123 257 918 Dajipura 133 142 275 1068 Sursi 326 321 647 985 Ganpatpura 778 688 1466 884 Total 85,470 77,749 1,63,219 -

LITERACY RATE The literacy level of the study area is summarized in Table 3-36 and graphically presented in Figure 3-7. Table 3-36: Details of Literacy Rate in Study Area Literate Literacy (%) Zone of Study Male Female Total Male Female Total Ankodiya 1998 1655 3653 83.04 75.16 79.28 Dhanora 1735 1426 3161 82.66 74.78 78.91 Khanpur 651 531 1182 81.48 79.61 80.63 Sherkhi 3893 3104 6997 79.87 67.63 73.93 Mahapura 652 543 1195 80.89 68.30 74.64 Anagadh 5968 4413 10381 78.01 61.89 70.24 Fajalpur (Sankarda) 1996 1509 3505 80.10 67.13 73.95 Padmala 2381 2028 4409 83.51 78.15 80.96 Rayaka 790 564 1354 77.00 59.06 68.35 Sankarda 3170 2411 5581 81.12 67.88 74.81 Vasna-Kotariya 1783 1353 3136 83.75 73.33 78.91 Sokhda 5475 4557 10032 83.64 75.15 79.56 Kotna 1212 1111 2323 82.90 77.15 80.05 Virod 1087 897 1984 84.33 76.54 80.62 Dena 1066 864 1930 78.96 71.11 75.24 Sukhlipur 405 381 786 84.91 81.94 83.44

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Literate Literacy (%) Zone of Study Male Female Total Male Female Total Kotali 570 502 1072 84.82 84.09 84.48 GSFC Complex (INA) 1029 906 1935 88.33 84.12 86.31 Nandesari (INA) 1658 1195 2853 82.61 71.47 77.55 Nandesari (CT) 3610 2710 6320 82.55 69.19 76.24 Bajwa (CT) 3962 2880 6842 77.79 63.75 71.19 Ranoli (CT) 5119 4064 9183 81.58 74.56 78.31 Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) 992 791 1783 92.71 89.78 91.39 Karodiya (OG) Ward No. NO.-0014 4148 3216 7364 83.95 74.53 79.56 Harni (OG) Ward No. NO.-0015 676 502 1178 72.92 60.26 66.93 Dumad (OG) Ward No. NO.-0023 2121 1814 3935 78.94 70.94 75.04 Dasharath (OG) Ward No. NO.-0021 4777 3735 8512 80.22 68.12 74.42 Kunpad 1103 781 1884 76.49 58.02 67.58 Manjusar 1911 1455 3366 74.01 60.15 67.31 Pilol 1388 1124 2512 83.92 70.78 77.48 Amarapura 801 556 1357 73.35 56.79 65.52 Fulwadi 60 46 106 44.78 37.40 41.25 Dajipura 76 50 126 57.14 35.21 45.82 Sursi 49 38 87 15.03 11.84 13.45 Ganpatpura 633 447 1080 81.36 64.97 73.67 Total 68,945 54,159 1,23,104 - - -

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Figure 3-7:Graph of Literacy Rate Among all the villages of study area Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) is having high literacy rate i.e. 91.39 %. There is not much difference between female literacy rate and male

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Economic Aspects Economic aspects of the study area include the economic structure of the people of the surrounding area. It can be predicted that economic structure of the study area will be improved with time, because it consists large industrial estate and hence there are more employment opportunities. According to working status, whole population of the study area is divided into,

 Marginal workers  Non workers  Main workers Census department has defined 10 categories of workers in Main workers. It consists of cultivators, agricultural, labourer those engaged in livestock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, processing and repairs in household industries and other services. Workers engaged in the work for a period less than 6 month during the reference year falls under marginal workers. Workers engaged in unpaid household duties e.g. students, retired person, dependents etc. falls under non-workers. Detail of occupational structure is shown in Table 3-37 & Figure 3-8. Table 3-37: Details of Occupational Structure Total Workers Non-Workers Zone of Study (%) Main Workers Marginal Workers (%) (%) Ankodiya 62.33 36.52 1.15 Dhanora 68.42 28.26 3.32 Khanpur 62.07 35.33 2.59 Sherkhi 64.48 31.07 4.46 Mahapura 58.90 37.73 3.37 Anagadh 65.85 28.44 5.71 Fajalpur (Sankarda) 59.05 28.12 12.83 Padmala 63.66 30.08 6.26 Rayaka 68.70 27.76 3.53 Sankarda 57.40 34.28 8.32 Vasna-Kotariya 65.55 32.26 2.19 Sokhda 61.02 33.54 5.43 Kotna 68.68 18.54 12.78 Virod 55.91 35.64 8.45

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Total Workers Non-Workers Zone of Study (%) Main Workers Marginal Workers (%) (%) Dena 66.00 32.20 1.79 Sukhlipur 64.76 24.42 10.83 Kotali 65.01 19.39 15.60 GSFC Complex (INA) 67.84 31.76 0.40 Nandesari (INA) 67.16 30.96 1.88 Nandesari (CT) 61.40 30.40 8.20 Bajwa (CT) 67.35 31.01 1.64 Ranoli (CT) 65.74 30.77 3.49 Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) 62.43 35.83 1.74 Karodiya (OG) Ward No. NO.-0014 63.94 29.78 6.29 Harni (OG) Ward No. NO.-0015 69.55 23.86 6.59 Dumad (OG) Ward No. NO.-0023 64.30 34.25 1.45 Dasharath (OG) Ward No. NO.-0021 66.03 30.35 3.62 Kunpad 58.39 27.26 14.35 Manjusar 63.19 29.69 7.12 Pilol 66.10 33.65 0.25 Amarapura 46.45 36.65 16.90 Fulwadi 40.86 26.85 32.30 Dajipura 33.82 31.64 34.55 Sursi 46.37 31.68 21.95 Ganpatpura 54.91 19.71 25.38

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Amarapura village has significant employment i.e. 36.65% as main workers, while the lowest employment as main workers in Kotna village i.e. 18.54 %. Almost all the villages have more than 50 % people as non-workers. Rapid industrialization in the last two decades has resulted in significant changes in the occupational profile of the local people. There is an overall trend among the youth to opt for employment in service sector and move away from traditional occupation.

Infrastructures Resource base Village-wise status of infrastructural facilities available in the study area with respect to education, medical facility, sanitation, water supply, communication and transportation facility and power supply, banking facilities etc. are presented in Table 3-38 to Table 3-46

Education As per 2011 village directory record, almost all villages having education facility in the form of primary schools, and middle schooll are as follows. Table 3-38:Education Facilities Private Pre - Govt Privat Govt Private Govt Private Private Primary School Prima e Seconda Seconda Senior Senior Engineeri (Nursery/LKG/U ry Prima ry ry Seconda Seconda ng KG) School ry School School ry ry College School School School 1 30 2 2 1 3 1 1

Medical/Primary Health Care Medical facilities in terms of community health workers are available in some of the villages. Primary health centre and primary health sub centers are available in few villages. Table 3-39: Medical/Primary Health Care Facilities Primary Maternity Primary Family Health And Child TB Hospital Veterinary Health Dispensary Welfare Sub Welfare Clinic Allopathic Hospital Centre Centre Centre Centre 2 13 1 1 2 2 1 1

Drinking Water The water supply in the region is through dug wells, hand pumps, taps and other allied sources Table 3-40: Drinking Water Facilities Tap Covere Uncovere Hand Tube River/Cana Tank/Pond/Lak

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Water d Well d Well Pum Wells/Borehol l e Untreate p e d 24 3 5 23 22 7 15

Drainage and Sanitation Facilities Drainage and sanitation facilities were not adequate in the study area. Mostly Open drainage, and open kuccha drainage observed in the village. Table 3-41: Drainage and Sanitation Facilities Closed Drainage Open Drainage No Drainage Open Kuccha Drainage 17 5 3 3

Communication Communication facility is fairly good in this region. Near about 50% villages having telephone connectivity and having post office. Table 3-42: Communication Facilities Post Office Sub Post Office Telephone Public Call Office 1 15 14 10

Transportation A well planned and efficient network of transport is an essential component for a developing country. In the absence of efficient network of transport, a State’s economy would suffer from major grid lock in terms of overall growth potential of that area. In village public bus facility was availed and other facilities were private bus. Table 3-43:Transportation Facilities Public Bus Private Bus Railway Auto/Modified Autos Taxi Vans Service Service Station 24 6 1 6 2 4

Road Approach Roads are the basic means of communication for the development of any economy. All type of roads were present in the study area.

Table 3-44: Road Approach Facilities Black Gravel Water All Navigable Footpath Topped (kuchha) Bounded Weather Waterways (pucca) Roads Macadam Road (River/Canal)

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Road

23 18 4 23 1 25

Bank Facilities Banking and credit society facility was found in village. Self help group activities were performed by the women groups.

Table 3-45: Bank Facilities Commercial Bank Cooperative Bank Agricultural Credit Self - Help Societies Group (SHG) 14 1 6 24

Power Supply Almost all villages are electrified in the region and electricity is available for both domestic and agriculture.

Table 3-46: Power Supply Facilities Power Supply For Power Supply For Power Supply For Power Supply Domestic Use Agriculture Use Commercial Use For All Users 25 25 25 25

Summary of Socio Economic Data During the primary survey it was observed that almost pakka road facility is available in all villages within 10 km radius. Literacy rate of the study region is from 13.45% to 91.39%. On the basis of survey for literacy rate data it is interpreted that there is need to promote education among more and more people. Almost all the villages have more than 50 % people as non-workers. It indicates that the problem of unemployment can be solved by providing proper training and education. There is also need to establish more industries so that maximum number of employment can be generated.

Summary of Baselines Data: Summary of Baseline data is provided in Table 3-47 Table 3-47: Summary of Baseline Results Sr. No. Parameters Baseline Status 1. Ambient Air Quality 3 i. PM10 62.7- 86.2 µg/m 3 ii. PM2.5 32.1 – 46.2 µg/m

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Sr. No. Parameters Baseline Status 3 iii. SO2 8.5 – 16.8 µg/m 3 iv. NOx 13.7-20.8 µg/m Based on comparison study of results with NAAQS for tested parameters, it is interpreted that ambient air quality of studied locations is good as all the results of tested parameters are well within the limit. 2. Noise Level Monitoring i. Day Time (06:00 AM to 10:00 PM) 45.1 – 82.7 dB (A) ii. Night Time (10:00 PM to 06:00 AM) 39.2 – 77.3 dB(A) Based on noise level data obtained during the survey for residential area and industrial area, it is interpreted that noise levels are within the standard norms prescribed by MoEF & CC. Looking towards the increase in noise generating sources it is suggested that there is need to apply noise reducing devices at noise generating sources and generate public awareness. 3. Soil Quality and Characteristics i. pH 7.42-8.22 ii. Organic Carbon 0.82-1.1 % iii. Total Nitrogen 0.070-0.095 % iv. Total Phosphorous 4.12 – 27.2 mg/100g v. Exchangeable Calcium 12.1 – 20.2 mg/100g vi. Exchangeable Magnesium 9.4- 18.6 mg/100g Based on soil analysis data it is concluded that soil at the project site is saline (EC>0.8 dS/m), which requires application of liberal quantity of organic manures and provision of drainage. The soils are high in nitrogen, low in phosphorus and medium to high in available potassium. The levels of total Fe, Cu, Cr, B and Zn are within the limits. However, for successful greenbelt development liberal quantity of organic manure (50 tons/ha) and double the quantity of recommended doses of P fertilizer should be applied. The nitrogen and potassium are adequate; hence 20 % less than the recommended dose for green belt should be applied. The soil at the project site should be periodically monitored for EC, pH and ESP as well as OC (organic carbon), available P and K status. 4. Ground Water i. pH 6.72-8.15 ii. TDS 574-1208 mg/L iii. Total Hardness 258-732 mg/L iv. Total Alkalinity 252-440 mg/L v. Chloride 155-274 mg/L vi. Total Coliform Absent Based on comparison study of test results with drinking water norms, it is interpreted that water qualities of studied locations meet with the drinking water standards except Bajwa and Dashrath Village.Total Hardness value for Bajwa and Dashrath village was found 640 mg/L and 732 mg/L which is more than the value given as permissible limit. Iron content has also been found higher side in these two villages Bajwa and Dashrath. This indicates that

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Sr. No. Parameters Baseline Status water quality for Bajwa and Dashrath village is not fit for drinking purpose. Quality of water for the samples taken from other villages can be considered good and these water sources can be used in drinking purposes in absence of alternate source as all the results are not within the desirable limit as per drinking water norms IS 10500; 2012. Rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging may be helpful to improve the quality of water. 5. Surface Water i. pH 6.81-8.08 ii. TDS 358-1112 mg/L iii. TSS 10-14 mg/L iv. DO 4.6 -5.0 mg/L v. COD 12-18 mg/L vi. BOD <4-8 mg/L Based on test result data comparison study, it is interpreted that Surface water quality do not meet with drinking water norms as per IS 10500:2012. Results of COD, BOD and Iron have been found more than expected value which indicates that water has been contaminated with organic matter. This organic contamination may be due to animal bath and death and decay of plants leaves. This water should not be directly used in drinking purpose but it can be used in drinking after conventional treatment followed by disinfection. This water can be used in irrigation and other domestic purposes. 6. Ecology and Biodiversity The study area covers largely an Agriculture Land like Fallow Land, Crop Land and Orchard/Trees are covering around 10.58%, 17.37% and 14.98% respectively. The manmade habitat for fauna like Sayaji Baugh (Garden) and domesticated trees along the road, houses and some degraded forest in the study area are also observed. Peafowl (bird), flap shell Indian turtle and crocodile (reptile) are protected under Schedule- I as per Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 in which peafowl is very common and turtle is restricted to Sursagar Lake located at heart of the city while crocodile is restricted to Vishwamitri River as these are the niche for the turtle and crocodile. Avifauna is common as in almost area have the domesticated trees and sparse vegetation. No national park or wild life sanctuary is located in 10 km radius from the projects. The schedule –I specie has to be protected and not to be disturbed at all as per the provision of Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, however no impact envisaged on these species due to expansion of Nylon-6 Plant in the GSFC complex as the site is located in Notified GIDC Area... 7. Socio Economic During the primary survey it was observed that almost pakka road facility is available in all villages within 10 km radius. Literacy rate of the study region is from 13.45% to 91.39%. On the basis of survey for literacy rate data it is interpreted that there is need to promote education among more and more people. Almost all the villages have more than 50 % people as non-workers. It indicates that the problem of unemployment can be solved by providing proper training and education. There is also need to establish more industries so that maximum number of employment can be generated.

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CHAPTER-4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

This chapter comprises the information regarding the identified beneficially or adversely environmental impacts due to possible aspects predicted because of location of the plant, expected / predicted accidents scenario, conceptualization of project, preconstruction & construction activities and due to operation of machineries/equipment/reactors. Environmental aspect-impact relationship will be identified and quantified with its scale of magnitude and scale of importance, accordingly significance of impact will be determined along with mitigation measures

4.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY The impact assessment essentially consists of three steps: 1. Impact Identification 2. Impact Predictions 3. Impact Analysis for determination of significance of impacts

Here, impact assessment has been done based on Leopold Matrix in which each aspect and its potential in creating impact is expressed in terms of its magnitude and importance. For quantitative representation, both magnitude & importance are represented by values as described below: Purpose of Impact Assessment:  Listing of environmental aspects (i.e. activities or parts thereof that can cause environmental impacts).  Identifying applicable components of the environment on which the environmental aspects can cause an environmental impact.  Making reason / possible inter-relationships that lead to environmental impact creation.  Listing the environmental components likely to receive impacts, along with the key impacting activities on each component.

Scale of Importance: Importance of an interaction is related to its significance, or an assessment of probable consequences of anticipated impact. It ranges from 1 to 9; with 9 representing a very important interaction and 1 of relatively low.

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Scale of Magnitude: Impact score or magnitude ranges from 0-5 with positive and negative values, depending upon the impact rising out of the project activity. Refer Table 4-1. Table 4-1: Severity Criteria for Magnitude of Impacts

Sr. Impact Category Description of category No Adverse Beneficial 1 No impact - 0 0 No appreciable 2 Short term reversible -1 1 impact 3 Significant impact Long term reversible -2 2 4 Major impact Irreversible but of lesser extent -3 3 Irreversible but of medium 5 High impact -4 4 extent 6 Permanent impact Severe irreversible impact -5 5 Score of each of the component is multiplied by ‘’Importance factor” and total score is obtained by summation of both. Score ranges of impact evaluation based on matrix score is given in Table 4-2 Table 4-2: Score ranges for Beneficial and Adverse Impacts Sr. Total score Outcome No A +ve / -ve Beneficial impact / adverse impact 1 0-300 No appreciable Beneficial impact / adverse impact Appreciable but reversible adverse impact-mitigation measures are 2 300-600 needed Significant adverse impacts: most of the impacts are reversible. 3 600-900 Mitigation measures are crucial. Major adverse impacts; most of the impacts are reversible. 4 900-1200 Alternative site selection to be considered. Permanent irreversible impact; alternatives to the project need to be 5 >1200 explored

Significance: The mitigation measures are suggested based on the criteria of significance / consequence as per the Table 4-3 for individual Valued Environmental Components (VECs) in following sections. Table 4-3: Criteria of Significance / Consequence Score Significance/Consequence -/+ 1 to -/+ 9 Low

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-/+ 10 to -/+ 30 Medium -/+31 to -/+ 45 High

4.2 INVESTIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DUE TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Assessment of Significance of Impacts Assessment of aspect and impact from the proposed activity is described in Table 4-4

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Table 4-4: Aspect-Impact Identification from Proposed Project

Health Resource Ecology & Air Water Waste Water Land SHW Social & Total Remarks Depletion Biodiversity Scale of Safety Project Magnitude S No Identified Aspect Activity (+ve) or (-ve) AP/ Effluent/ Economic / NV SW GW LU/ LC Soil RD HW C&D SW Ter. Aqu. Infra. N/ AN/E situations AN/E N/ AQ Sewage Employment

Scale of Importance 2 4 5 4 6 0 0 2 4 4 3 2 2 5 9 5 57 1 Project Pre- Construction/ Construction N Generation of debris 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 N Dust generation 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 -2 1.1 Excavation and paving of site Fall in pit, land sliding AN 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 from sidewalls

N Generation of Scraps 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -3 Fabrication work for erecting plant 1.2 equipment and preventive maintenance work N Noise generation 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 -2

N Increase in traffic load 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1

Fugitive dust emission Vehicular movement for 1.3 due to vehicle transportation of materials and waste N 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 -2 movement & Emission of PM, HC, NOx & CO

N Noise generation 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 -2 Positive N Employment generation 1,2,3,4,5 3 3 Impact Manpower requirement during 1.4 Construction/fabrication/modification phase N Sewage generation 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1 -1 -3

2 Project Commissioning/ Operation

Waste Water Generation 2.1 Manufacturing Process N 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -3 -5 from process & Washing

3 General & Utilities 0

Handling of products and Raw Spillage and Leakage of 3.1 N 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -2 -1 -5 material materials

Generation of waste Operation of Cooling tower N water from 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -2 -4 Cooling/steam

3.2 Operation of Pumps & Compressors N Generation of Noise 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -3

Generation of waste 3.3 Operation of ETP N 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -3 -5 water

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Health Resource Ecology & Air Water Waste Water Land SHW Social & Total Remarks Depletion Biodiversity Scale of Safety Project Magnitude S No Identified Aspect Activity (+ve) or (-ve) AP/ Effluent/ Economic / NV SW GW LU/ LC Soil RD HW C&D SW Ter. Aqu. Infra. N/ AN/E situations AN/E N/ AQ Sewage Employment

Scale of Importance 2 4 5 4 6 0 0 2 4 4 3 2 2 5 9 5 57 Positive N Employment Generation 1,2,3,4,5 5 5 Impact Manpower requirement during 3.4 operation phase N Sewage generation 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -2 -3

N Increase in traffic load 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -3

Vehicular movement for Emission of PM, CO, NOx N 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -1 -2 -6 3.5 transportation of raw materials, & HC finished goods N Noise generation 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -2

Raw water intake for Plant Operation 3.6 N Consumption of water 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -2 -5 and Domestic Uses

Mixing of process drains 3.7 Storm water management AN 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -2 -2 -2 -9 with rainwater

N Generation of used oil 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -1

Noise generation from 3.8 Equipment maintenance AN 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -3 rotating parts Possible Electrical Shock AN 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -2 & Burns Total of Individual VEC's -5 -9 -14 -2 -11 0 0 -2 -3 -3 -4 -3 -2 -4 8 -14 -65 TOTAL -10 -36 -70 -8 -66 0 0 -4 -12 -12 -12 -6 -4 -20 72 -65 -245

Interpretation: The final score is -245 which concludes “Appreciable but reversible adverse impact-mitigation measures are needed”.

Mitigation measures for the impacts on individual VEC are discussed in detail in next section.

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4.2.1 Air Environment Potential impacts on Air Environment /Nearby Ambient Air Quality are tabulated in Table 4-5.

Table 4-5: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Air Environment Ai Signifi Sr. Identified Scale of Project r cance No Aspect & Magnitude( Activity Total / Mitigation . Impact +ve) & (-ve) AP Score Conse Measures quenc Scale of Importance 2 e Project Pre- Construction/ 1 Construction Respiratory  Regular water Excavation disorders due sprinkling will be 1.1 and paving 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -2 Low to generation done to avoid of site of dust dust generation  Maintaining the Impact on speed limit of Vehicular health due to vehicle movement fugitive dust transporting for emission from construction 1.2 transportati movement of 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -2 Low materials. on of vehicles &  Use of only PUC constructio Emission of certified vehicles n material HC, CO, NOx to avoid the & PM emission of HC, CO, NOx & PM 2 General & Utilities  Maintaining the speed limit of Vehicular vehicle movement transporting Impact on air for construction quality due to transportati materials. 2.3 emission of 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -6 Low on of raw  Use of only PUC HC, CO, NOx materials certified & PM &finished vehicles to goods avoid the emission of HC, CO, NOx & PM

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Construction Phase

Impacts:

 Dust emission due to excavation, paving of site and fabrication work.  Emission of HC, CO, NOx & PM due to vehicular movement transportation of construction material.  Dust generation during material handling of construction work.

Mitigation Measures:

 Regular water sprinkling will be done to avoid dust generation.  Vehicles having PUC certificates will only be allowed to transport materials and waste at project site.  Dust generation will be reduced by maintaining the speed limit of vehicle transporting construction materials.

Operation Phase

Impacts:

 Generation of fugitive emission due to vehicle movement for transportation of raw materials and finished goods.  Emission of HC, CO, NOx & PM due to vehicular movement transportation

Mitigation Measures:

 Vehicles having PUC certificates will only be allowed to transport materials at project site.  Dust generation will be reduced by maintaining the speed limit of vehicle transporting raw materials & finished goods. There will be no process or flue gas emission from the proposed project, hence there will be negligible impact on Air Environment.

Incremental Traffic

From the proposed facility, approximately on daily basis 6 vehicles per day carrying raw material, finished goods shall be using NH-48 or roads connecting to NH-48. Traffic Study for incremental traffic is provided in Table 4-6 Table 4-6: Incremental Traffic Study Report Total No. of Total No. of Sr. Vehicles No. of Passenger Car Vehicle in Vehicle No. Distribution Vehicles/Day Unit (PCU) PCU (PCU)/Hour

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Total No. of Total No. of Sr. Vehicles No. of Passenger Car Vehicle in Vehicle No. Distribution Vehicles/Day Unit (PCU) PCU (PCU)/Hour 1 Cars 20450 1 20450 852.08 2 Buses 1128 3 3384 141.00 3 Trucks 1848 3 5544 231.00 4 Two wheelers 15424 0.5 7712 321.33 5 Three wheelers 2545 0.75 1908.75 79.53 Total 41395 38998.75 1624.9 Table 4-7: Existing Traffic Scenario with Respect to LOS V (Volume in C (Capacity in Existing V/C Road LOS PCU/hr) PCU/hr) Ratio NH 48 1624.9 3000 0.54 C Table 4-8: LOS Criteria V/C LOS Performance 0.0-0.2 A Excellent 0.2-0.4 B Very Good 0.4-0.6 C Good/Average/Fair 0.6-0.8 D Poor 0.8-1.0 E Very Poor The existing LOS value of the NH-48 is “C”, after expansion also the LOS value remains same, the incremental traffic is negligible and will have no impact on existing NH-48 as the capacity of road is sufficient to take increasing load.

Air Quality Modeling (Line Source Modeling) The American Meteorological Society/Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model Improvement Committee (AERMIC) was formed to introduce state-of-the-art modeling concepts into the EPA's air quality models. Through AERMIC, a modeling system, AERMOD, was introduced that incorporated air dispersion based on planetary boundary layer turbulence structure and scaling concepts, including treatment of both surface and elevated sources, and both simple and complex terrain.

Meteorological Parameters Surface meteorological data at project site was collected for March-May, 2018. The hourly meteorological data considered during this period were:

 Wind speed;  Wind Direction;

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 Ambient atmospheric temperature;  Cloud cover;  Relative Humidity.

Source of Emission

 Vehicular movement for transportation of raw materials, finished goods and Industrial Waste considered for line source modelling. The air emission details along with emission rate of Pollutants are given in Table 4-9

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Table 4-9: Detail of Vehicular Emission- Line Source PM PM CO CO HC NOx Time for Wid Spee Leng Weig Emissi PM Emissi Emissi Emissi Emissi Emissi NOx No. Vehicul th Capac d of HC Vehi th of ht of on Emitt on, on on, on on Emissi of ar of ity of Vehic 2 Emissi cle Roa Truc Factor ed g/s.m2 Factor, g/s.m Factor, Factor, on, Vehic movem Roa Truck, le, on, 2 Type d, k, , (gm/s gm/K gm/K 2 gm/K g/s.m les ent, d, HP* Km/H g/s.m Km Tons gm/k ec) mhr mhr mhr Hr. m r. whr 2.428E 3.2E- 2.4E- 1.85E- Truck 6 8 3 5 110 20 30 0.1 8.2 2.1 1.6 5 -08 07 07 09 Assumptions

The Line source modeling assumptions considered are as follows:

 The emission rate for PM, CO, NOx & HC was calculated based on the CPCB emission norms for heavy Diesel vehicles (BS-III).  The terrain of the study area was considered as flat.  Stability class was evaluated based on solar insulation and cloud cover.  The mathematical equations used for the dispersion modeling assumes that the earth surface acts as a perfect reflector of plume and physic-chemical processes such as dry and wet deposition and chemical transformation of pollutants are negligible. Isopleths & Results

The maximum 24 hourly average GLC’s of PM, CO, HC & NOx due to vehicular movement (line source) is summarized in Table 4-10 Table 4-10: Summary of Line Source Modeling Pollutant Concentration (µg/m3) Distance (m) Direction PM 0.0074 600 ENE

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Pollutant Concentration (µg/m3) Distance (m) Direction CO 0.024 600 ENE HC 0.497 600 ENE NOx 0.0006 600 ENE st The 1 highest 24-hr average incremental concentration values for PM, CO, NOx & HC is given as Annexure 13 and Isopleths of the same are given below:

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Note:0.0003 to 0.0074 µg/m3 Figure 4-1: Isopleth for PM from Vehicular Movement-Line Source

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3 Note:0.001 to 0.024 µg/m Figure 4-2: Isopleth for CO from Vehicular Movement-Line Source

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3 Note:0.020 to 0.497 µg/m Figure 4-3: Isopleth for HC from Vehicular Movement-Line Source

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3 Note:0.0001 to 0.0006 µg/m Figure 4-4: Isopleth for NOx Vehicular Movement-Line Source

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Prediction of Incremental GLC of Pollutants on Air Environment

Results The incremental increase in GLC of PM & NOx is presented in Table 4-11. The NAAQS is given as an Annexure 14. Table 4-11: Total Predictive GLC Name of Total 1 Village/ Max. NAAQS GLC Predictive Concentration Industry Baseline Sr.No. Pollutant (µg/m3) GLC Limit for PM, (Distance in Concentration 3 3) 3 (µg/m ) NOx (µg/m , & km/ (µg/m ) 3 CO (mg/m ) Direction) Project site, PM 85.4 0.0015 85.402 100 1 [- Km, - 20.800 direction] NOx 20.8 0.0001 80 At Bajwa PM 82.3 0.0008 82.301 100 2 [1.4 Km, W 18.200 direction] NOx 18.2 0.0001 80 At Dashrath PM 81.6 0.0001 81.600 100 3 [ 2.1 Km, N 18.600 direction] NOx 18.6 0.00 80 At Ranoli PM 81.4 0.000 81.400 100 [3.8 Km, 4 20.300 NNW NOx 20.3 0.00 80 direction] At Sama PM 80.1 0.0001 80.100 100 5 [ 5.4 Km, SE NO 18.2 0.00 18.200 direction] x 80 At PM 80.6 0.0003 80.600 100 Laxmipura 18.400 6 [4.9 Km, SSW NOx 18.4 0.00 80 direction] 7 At Asoj PM 86.2 0.000 86.200 100

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Name of Total 1 Village/ Max. NAAQS GLC Predictive Concentration Industry Baseline 3 Sr.No. Pollutant (µg/m ) GLC Limit for PM, (Distance in Concentration 3 3) 3 (µg/m ) NOx (µg/m , & km/ (µg/m ) 3 CO (mg/m ) Direction) [6.2 Km, NE 20.000 NO 20.0 0.00 80 direction] x At Nandesari PM 80.6 0.000 80.600 100 8 [8.4 Km, NW 19.800 direction] NOx 19.8 0.00 80

Conclusion

 The concentration limit for PM and NOx in the ambient air, as specified by CPCB is 100 µg/m3 & 80 µg/m3 respectively, Hence, the predicted impact level due to the proposed project is within the prescribed limits of CPCB for the ambient air quality. Consequently, ambient air quality due to proposed activities is not expected to cause an effect on vegetation and human settlements in the vicinity of the operational sites The impact due to increase in number of vehicles and its Mitigation measures are detailed in Table 4-12 Table 4-12: Traffic Management Identified Significance Impacts Mitigation Measures Aspect of Impacts  Increase in  Vehicles having PUC transportation will certificates will only be allowed lead to increase in to transport materials at road traffic. project site.  Emission of pollutants Increase in  Dust generation will be like PM, HC, NO & Traffic load x reduced by maintaining the CO. Medium due to speed limit of vehicle  Noise generation expansion transporting raw materials & from vehicular finished goods movement.  Materials will be covered/  Spillage or leak of closed to avoid leakage or materials during spillage. transportation

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4.2.2 Noise Environment Operational controls and mitigation measures are provided against noise generating activities in Table 4-13. Table 4-13: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Noise Environment Ai Signifi S. Identified Scale of Project r cance No Aspect& Magnitude(+v Activity Total / Mitigation . Impacts e) & (-ve) NV Score Conse Measured quenc Scale of Importance 4 e Project Pre- Construction/ 1 Construction Fabrication  Properly certified, work for tested and calibrated erecting equipment’s will major plant Noise be used. 1.1 equipment generatio 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -4 Low  Ear plugs will be and n provided / and use preventive ensured  Ear plugs will be maintenance provided / and work use ensured  Well maintained Vehicular vehicles and movement for properly designed Noise transportatio equipment will be 1.2 generatio 1,2,3,4,5 -1 -4 Low used n of n  Unnecessary horn construction honking will be material avoided and strictly prevented 2 General & Utilities  Anti-vibration pads and adequate walled room will be Operation of provided to Generatio Mediu 2.1 Pumps & 1,2,3,4,5 -3 -12 compressors n of Noise m Compressors for noise absorption  Ensure use of PPE like Ear Plugs & ear muffs by

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Ai Signifi S. Identified Scale of Project r cance No Aspect& Magnitude(+v Activity Total / Mitigation . Impacts e) & (-ve) NV Score Conse Measured quenc Scale of Importance 4 e workers during working around it

 Well maintained Vehicular vehicles and movement for properly designed Noise transportatio equipment will be 2.2 generatio 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -8 Low used. n of raw n  Unnecessary horn materials & honking will be finished goods avoided and strictly prevented

Construction Phase

Impacts:  Noise generation due to construction activities, fabrication work, operation of plant machineries.  Impact on environment due to vehicle movement for transportation of materials.

Mitigation Measures:

 Properly certified, tested and calibrated equipment’s will be use. Provision of ear muffs and ear plugs to prevent noise exposure risk to labourers working on site.  Avoid high noise generating activity during night-time and their frequency to be minimized to avoid continuous noise exposure.  Vehicles having PUC certificates will only be allowed to transport materials and equipment’s at project site.  Unnecessary horn honking will be avoided and strictly prevented.

Operation Phase

Impacts:  Noise generation form operation of Pumps & Compressors.  Noise generation from Vehicular movement for transportation of raw materials, & finished goods.

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Mitigation Measures:

 Anti-vibration pads and adequate walled room will be provided to compressors for noise absorption  Ensure use of PPE like Ear Plugs & ear muffs by workers during working around it  PUC Certified vehicles will be used.  Regular maintenance & lubrication of utilities, equipment and vehicles will be carried out.  Adequate protective measures in the form of ear muffs/ear plugs will be provided to the workers working in high noise areas.  Well maintained vehicles and properly designed equipment will be used.

4.2.3 Water Environment A number of sources from proposed project can cause potential impacts on water environment which includes groundwater, surface water and effluent generation as discussed below: Based on the identified project activities impact on water environment is accessed. Scoring of the same is done and mitigation measures are prepared based on these scores which are given in Table 4-14. Table 4-14: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Water Environment Scale of Waste Sr Water Signifi Magnit Water . Project Identified Tot cance ude(+v N Activity Aspect Effluent al / Mitigation e) & (- o. SW GW / Scor Conse Measures ve) Sewage e quenc Scale of Importance 6 4 8 e Project Pre- 1 Construction/ Construction Sewage generation Sewage will can cause Influx of be disposed impact on workers off into surface 1,2,3,4 Mediu 1.1 during -1 - -1 -11 existing soak water ,5 m constructi pit as per body if on phase existing discharged practise directly outside 2 Commissioning/

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Scale of Waste Sr Water Signifi Magnit Water . Project Identified Tot cance ude(+v N Activity Aspect Effluent al / Mitigation e) & (- o. SW GW / Scor Conse Measures ve) Sewage e quenc Scale of Importance 6 4 8 e Project Operation Waste water generation from manufactu Waste water ring will be process& treated into Manufact Washing 1,2,3,4 Mediu ETP-I and 2.1 uring -2 - -3 -28 causing ,5 m treated water Process impact on will be sent water to VECL for quality if final disposal. discharged outside without treatment 3 General & Utilities Generatio Waste water n of waste from Cooling Operation water tower blow 1,2,3,4 Mediu 3.1 of Cooling from -2 - -2 -22 down will be ,5 m tower Cooling directly sent Blow to VECL for Down final disposal Generatio Treated n of waste water treated will be sent Operation 1,2,3,4 Mediu 3.2 water -2 - -3 -28 to VECL for of ETP ,5 m from final disposal operation after of ETP treatment Manpowe Sewage r generation Sewage will requirem from influx 1,2,3,4 Mediu be disposed 3.3 -1 - -2 -17 ent during of workers ,5 m off into soak operation can cause pit of Nylon 6 phase impact on

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Scale of Waste Sr Water Signifi Magnit Water . Project Identified Tot cance ude(+v N Activity Aspect Effluent al / Mitigation e) & (- o. SW GW / Scor Conse Measures ve) Sewage e quenc Scale of Importance 6 4 8 e surface water body or ground water if discharged directly outside Consumpti Reuse of on of waste water Raw water for and RWH water process practices to intake for and reduce fresh Plant 1,2,3,4 Mediu 3.4 domestic -3 - - -15 water Operation ,5 m uses consumption. and leading to Check water Domestic depletion consumption Uses of raw through flow water meters. Separate drain for Mixing of storm water, plant drain Management with will be rainwater proposed to during avoid run off rainfall contaminatio Storm causing n. water 1,2,3,4 Mediu 3.5 deteriorati -3 -2 - -23 Proper Dyke managem ,5 m on of wall will be ent water provided quality of around surroundin existing g Storage area ponds/wat to avoid er bodies mixing of water with process area.

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Construction Phase:

Impacts:

 Sewage generation due to Influx of workers can cause impact on surface water body or ground water if discharged directly outside.  Untreated sewage from construction area may have negative impact.

Mitigation Measures suggested:

 Generated sewage is/ will be disposed of into soak pit  As this is expansion project hence existing sanitation facility will be utilized by workers

Operational Phase

Impacts on Water quality & Environment due to:

 Waste water generation from manufacturing process causing impact on water quality if discharged outside without treatment.  Sewage generation from influx of workers can cause impact on surface water body or ground water if discharged directly outside.  Consumption of water for process and domestic uses leading to depletion of raw water.  Mixing of plant drain with rainwater during rainfall causing deterioration of water quality of surrounding ponds/water bodies.

Mitigation Measures suggested:

 Waste water will be treated into ETP-I and treated water will be sent to VECL for further disposal.  Waste water from Cooling/steam water will be directly sent to VECL.  Generated sewage is/ will be disposed of into soak pit as per existing practice.  Separate drain for storm water management is already proposed to avoid run off contamination.

4.2.4 Land Environment There is no impact on Land or soil environment since the proposed project is within the existing premises of GSFC complex and expansion will be on demarcated land developed for industrial use.

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4.2.5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Based on the identified project activities impact due to waste generation is accessed. Scoring of the same is done and mitigation measures are prepared based on these scores which are given in Table 4-15. Table 4-15: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Scale of S. SHW Significan Project Identifie Magnitu Total No ce / Mitigation Activity d Aspect de (+ve) H C& S Scor . Consequ Measures & (-ve) W D W e ence Scale of Importance 4 4 3 Project Pre- 1 Construction/ Construction Debris will Excavation Generati be disposed 1.1 and paving on of 1,2,3,4,5 0 0 -1 -3 Low in low lying of site debris areas. Fabrication work for erecting major plant Generati Scraps will 1.2 equipment on of 1,2,3,4,5 0 -3 0 -12 Medium be given to and scraps vendors preventive maintenanc e work Generated Manpower scraps will requiremen be handled t during Generati as per rules 1.3 Constructio on of 1,2,3,4,5 0 0 -1 -3 Low and sold to n/fabricatio sewage authorized n/modificat vendors ion phase

2 General & Utilities Generati Will be Equipment on of given to 2.1 maintenanc used oil 1,2,3,4,5 -1 0 0 -4 Low registered e and refiners lubricant

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Scale of S. SHW Significan Project Identifie Magnitu Total No ce / Mitigation Activity d Aspect de (+ve) H C& S Scor . Consequ Measures & (-ve) W D W e ence Scale of Importance 4 4 3 s

A number of sources in production of proposed product can cause generation of Solid and Hazardous waste: Construction Phase: Impact:

 Generation of scrap during construction activities.  Generation of sewage sludge from Influx of workers during construction phase Mitigation measure:

 Generated scraps will be handled as per rules and sold to authorized vendors Operation Phase: Impact:

 Generation of used oil and lubricants from Equipment maintenance

Mitigation measure:

 Solid/ Hazardous waste will be collected, stored, transported and disposed as per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

4.2.1 Health and Safety (RH) A number of sources in production of proposed product can cause impact on Risk and hazards. Construction Phase: Impact:

 Chances of accident during transportation of material  Emission of HC and CO due to vehicular movement.  Generated noise during vehicular movement.

Mitigation Measure:

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 Well trained, licensed and certified motor vehicle driver is being/will be given job for transportation.  All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the supervision and control of the management.  The vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least once a week by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the management.  PPE‘s are being/will be provided to workers. Operation Phase: Impact:  Chances of accident to workers due to spillage, during handling.  Risk of fire within raw material storage area causing risk to workers.  Occupational health hazard due to handling of solid/ hazardous waste.  Emission of HC & CO during vehicular movement for transportation of raw materials and finished goods causing respiratory disorders.

Mitigation Measure:  Standard operating procedure is in place and is being/will be strictly followed by workers.  PPE‘s are being/will be provided to workers.  Preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment’s will be done periodically.  Safety training is being/will be provided to workers.  Industrial safety nets will be provided for workers to avoid fall hazard.  Transport vehicle is being/will be properly examined before transportation

4.2.2 Ecology & Biodiversity Environment Operational controls and mitigation measures are provided against activities identified having impacts on Ecology & Biodiversity Environment are given in Table 4-16. Table 4-16: Impact Scoring and Mitigation Measures for Ecology & Biodiversity Ecology & Scale of Biodiversit S. Significa Project Identified Magnitu y Total No nce / Mitigation Activity Aspect de (+ve) Scor . Aqu Consequ Measures & (-ve) Ter. e . ence Scale of Importance 2 2 1 General & Utilities 1. Vehicular Impact on 1,2,3,4,5 -1 0 -2 Low  Periodic

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Ecology & Scale of Biodiversit S. Significa Project Identified Magnitu y Total No nce / Mitigation Activity Aspect de (+ve) Scor . Aqu Consequ Measures & (-ve) Ter. e . ence Scale of Importance 2 2 1 movement flora & monitoring for fauna due of Air transportat to fugitive environmen ion of raw dust t will be materials emission carried out. and from finished movement goods of vehicles & Emission of PM, HC, NOx & CO  There is no discharge of water on land. There is a separate effluent pipeline laid from Nylon 6 Plant to ETP- I to avoid mixing of Storm Mixing of storm water 1. water process with 1,2,3,4,5 -2 -2 -8 Low 2 manageme drains with effluent, nt rainwater same pipeline will be used for conveying proposed effluent to ETP-I.  The plant is closed and covered hence there is/will be no

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Ecology & Scale of Biodiversit S. Significa Project Identified Magnitu y Total No nce / Mitigation Activity Aspect de (+ve) Scor . Aqu Consequ Measures & (-ve) Ter. e . ence Scale of Importance 2 2 chances of ingress of storm water to effluent pit.

A number of sources in production of proposed product can cause impact on Ecology and Biodiversity. Construction Phase: Impact:

 Impact on health due to fugitive dust emission from movement of vehicles & Emission of HC, NOx, PM & CO.

Mitigation Measure:

 Periodic monitoring of Air environment will be carried out. Operation Phase: Impact:

 Emission of HC, NOx, PM & CO from vehicular emissions.  Mixing of process drains with rainwater

Mitigation Measure:

 Preventive measures will be taken to avoid the contamination due to storm water drains There is/will be positive impact as GSFC already have well developed greenbelt within site premises which supports lot of Flora & Fauna.

4.2.3 Socio Economic Environment The proposed project will have positive impact on the Socio-Economic of the country & region

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 Approximately 19 people will be employed by the proponent and opportunities will be given to local people first.  The upcoming project will also lead to ancillary development around the project site like small shops, tea stalls, vehicle repairers etc. which will create positive impact on environment.  Project will generate revenue for the country. Proponent has also allocated budget under the Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) for the improvement of village in study area. The issues identified during the Socio Survey in baseline studies are listed in Table 4-17 and budget is allocated against each under five year plan. CER Budget is detailed in CHAPTER-10. Table 4-17: Issues identified Village wise Village Issues identified  Health Dashrath, Karachiya  Education Dumad, Bajwa,  Infrastructure Undera  Environment

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CHAPTER-5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 SITE SELECTION The expansion is proposed within the existing factory premises and justification for the same is given below:

 This project is located in Notified Industrial Area declared under Gujarat Industrial Act 1962 vide Government of Gujarat I.M.E.D Notification No. GHU-87-46-GID- 1686(i) 2338(GI) dated 31st August 1987.  Most of the infrastructure required road, electricity,  supply, storage sheds, parking’s area, utilities etc. are available  Availability of adequate land  Availability of raw material from existing plant In addition to the above, the following factors within the study area (10 km) have also been considered:

 There is no National Park or Wild Life Sanctuary.  There are no metropolitan cities.  There are no ecologically sensitive areas. Hence Alternative site is not considered.

5.2 TECHNOLOGY SELECTION Existing: For exiting project following technology is used 1. EMS-INVENTA AG, Switzerland 2. TECHNIP-ZIMMER Proposed: Proposed compounding lines does not need any process license as the manufacturing process involves mixing and blending of Nylon 6 chips to get compounded chips and recipe is developed in-house and includes major equipment’s like extruder. No reaction is involved in proposed manufacturing activity. Advantage:

 There will no emission and solid or hazardous waste generation from proposed manufacturing activity.

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 The efficiency of existing plant will be increased and plant will be operated on its full capacity.  The stream days of production will be increased from 333 to 365.  Minor modifications will be done in existing plant to increase the production capacity.  There will not be any generation of Hazardous waste like Oligomer from proposed Nylon 6 manufacturing as the present process manufactures engineering grade Nylon 6 Chips.  Unconverted Caprolactam and Oligomers from raw product is being washed out, concentrated and being recycled in to the Polymerization Reactor, Oligomers are cracked down in the reactor and by this way no oligomer byproduct will be generated. Hence alternative technology is not considered.

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CHAPTER-6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1.1 Air Environment In order to measure effectiveness of mitigation measures, technical aspects like measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures& procurement schedules are covered in this chapter along with detailed budget.

6.1.2 Air Environment Detailed environmental monitoring program for air environment is given in Table 6-1

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Table 6-1: Environmental Monitoring Program for Air Environment Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Emergenc Data Locatio Procuremen Remark Activity Measures t Frequency Schedule/ y Analysis n t Schedule s Methodology Responsibility Procedure  Maintaining the speed limit of vehicle Vehicular transporting movement for constructio Throughout During transportatio Records Plant Manager n materials. constructio Entry construction n of material number of Safety  Use of only Manual n and and exit -- and -- and waste trucks/tanke Officer/Securit PUC operation gates operation during r entry/exit y certified phase phase construction vehicles to phase avoid the emission of HC, NOx, PM & CO

6.1.3 Noise Environment Detailed environmental monitoring program for noise environment is given in Table 6-2. Table 6-2: Environment Monitoring Program for Noise Environment Impacting Mitigation Implementation and Management

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Activity Measures Measureme Reporting Data nt Frequenc Locatio Schedule/ Procureme Analysi Emergency Procedure Remarks Methodolog y n Responsibilit nt Schedule s y y Utilities  Anti- vibration pads and adequate Capital Cost: walled includes cost room will of anti- be vibration provided pads which is to included in Leq compress machinery Operation Levels ors for Near  Plant Shut down of During cost of for Day Once in a noise ISLM 100 Utility manager equipments/machineri operation Recurring Compressor and quarter absorptio area es phase Cost: includes s, Pumps night n Monitoring time  Ensure cost of use of regular Noise PPE like measuremen Ear Plugs ts & PPE’s & ear included ine muffs by existing unit workers during working

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Implementation and Management Measureme Reporting Impacting Mitigation Data nt Frequenc Locatio Schedule/ Procureme Activity Measures Analysi Emergency Procedure Remarks Methodolog y n Responsibilit nt Schedule s y y around it

6.1.4 Water Environment Detailed environmental monitoring program for water environment is given in Table 6-3. Table 6-3: Environmental Monitoring Program for Water Environment Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Data Emergency Procurement Activity Measures t Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Analysis Procedure Schedule Methodology Responsibility Commissioning/ Project Operation Waste Inlet and outlet During Capital costs Manufact  Plant Plant load water will characteristics as per ETP area operation include minor uring Daily Incharge will be be treated consent condition and phase modification Process  EC Incharge lowered. into ETP Methodology will be of existing ETP

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Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Data Emergency Procurement Activity Measures t Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Analysis Procedure Schedule Methodology Responsibility and treated followed as per IS I like water will method. installation of be sent to pumps VECL for Recurring final costs include disposal. electrical, Utilities manpower Waste chemical costs water from and Cooling membership tower blow with VECL Operation down will which GSFC of Cooling be directly already tower sent to possess VECL for final disposal Treated waste Operation water will of ETP be sent to VECL for final

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Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Data Emergency Procurement Activity Measures t Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Analysis Procedure Schedule Methodology Responsibility disposal after treatment

Manpowe Sewage will r During be disposed As and Existing requireme Construction off into Not required when Plant area Plant Manager -- system will be nt during / operation existing required used operation phase soak pit phase  Reuse of GSFC have waste well water and Raw water developed RWH intake for existing RWH practices operation During system. to reduce At Intake of plant Not required Daily Plant incharge -- Operation Flow meters fresh Point & plant and Phase will be water domestic installed. consumpti use on.  Check

water

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Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Data Emergency Procurement Activity Measures t Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Analysis Procedure Schedule Methodology Responsibility consumpti on through flow meters. There is no discharge of water on land. There is a separate During GSFC have effluent Storm well Storm pipeline laid Principal parameters and water Final Storm developed water from Nylon methodology will be flowing Water existing storm Plant Incharge -- -- managem 6 Plant to followed as per IS outside Discharge water ent ETP-I to method the Points drainage avoid premise of network mixing of the factory storm water with effluent, same pipeline will

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Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Measuremen Reporting Data Emergency Procurement Activity Measures t Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Analysis Procedure Schedule Methodology Responsibility be used for conveying proposed effluent to ETP-I. The plant is closed and covered hence there is/will be no chances of ingress of storm water to effluent pit.

6.1.5 Land Environment There is no impact on Land or soil environment since the proposed project is within the existing premises of GSFC complex.

6.1.6 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Detailed environmental monitoring program for Solid Waste, Construction Waste and Hazardous waste is given in Table 6-4.

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Table 6-4: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Implementation and Management Mitigatio Measureme Impacting Reporting n Data nt Emergency Procurement Activity Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Measures Analysis Methodolog Procedure Schedule Responsibility y Project Pre- Construction/

Construction Generation of scraps from fabrication work for Will be erecting Near During sold to Quantity Approximati major Daily Constructi Plant Incharge --- Construction -- scrap of scraps on plant on site Phase vendors equipment and preventive maintenan ce work Commissioning/ Project Operation Generation Will be During of Used oil Record of Storage Provision of given to construction from - quantity Monthly and utility Plant incharge Adequate -- registered and operation equipment generated areas Storage area refiners Phase maintenan

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Implementation and Management Mitigatio Measureme Impacting Reporting n Data nt Emergency Procurement Activity Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Measures Analysis Methodolog Procedure Schedule Responsibility y ce

6.1.7 Traffic Monitoring An efficient traffic management program will be developed to ensure smooth and congestion free traffic movement on nearby state highway and from Plant. This plan will be as shown in Table 6-5. Table 6-5: Traffic Monitoring Program Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Reporting Measurement Emergency Procurement Activity Measures Data Analysis Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Methodology Procedure Schedule Responsibility  Controlled vehicular Increase in Throughout During movement Records Traffic construction Entry construction (preferably number of Security In- load due Manual and and exit -- and -- with clearly trucks/tanker charge to operation gates operation demarcated entry/exit expansion phase phase entry/exit) with

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Implementation and Management Impacting Mitigation Reporting Measurement Emergency Procurement Activity Measures Data Analysis Frequency Location Schedule/ Remarks Methodology Procedure Schedule Responsibility adequate supervision

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Above mentioned monitoring program can be summarized as tabulated in Table 6-6.

Table 6-6: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Program Duration Important Sr.N Monitoring Particulars of Monitoring o. Frequency Sampling Parameters 1. Air Pollution i. Selected 4 locations in and Online 24 hr As per GPCB / around plant site Monitoring continuous CPCB specified by GPCB ly ii. Stack gas analysis in all Online & Once in As per GPCB / stacks. Manual Month/Qu CPCB Monitoring arter for Manual ii. Fugitive dust sampling (if Once in - PM any) at work zone as per quarter CPCB or GPCB. 2. Water and Wastewater Quality A. Water quality in the study area Surface Water Half yearly Grab Parameters specified under IS:10500 Water level studies in well Yearly Once Water levels and or bore wells of chemistry of water surrounding areas 3 Industrial Noise Levels 1. Major noise generating Quarterly - Noise level in dB(A) sources at plant site 2. Along Road for Quarterly - Noise level in dB(A) transportation noise Ambient Noise Levels 4 Locations Half Yearly - Noise level in dB(A) 4. Soil Characteristics Soil Selected 4 locations in Half Yearly One Grab As per core zone sample GPCB/Consent order 5. Work At plant site Yearly Once in Dust, Noise, etc. zone work place 6. Corporat In core and buffer Half yearly Once Activities done by e zone in nearby villages Client Environm ental

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Duration Important Sr.N Monitoring Particulars of Monitoring o. Frequency Sampling Parameters Responsi bility 7. Occupati At plant premises Half yearly Once Employee Health onal Register Health Surveillan ce 8. Greenbel Number of plantation Yearly Once Tress, survival rate, t (Units), Number of landscape area. Develop Survived Plants/ Trees, ment Number of Poor Plant/ Trees 9. Ecologica Study area Decadal Every 10 Land cover, forest l Change years cover, vegetation, detection human settlement, concrete, crop etc. 10. Environm As per Directions of Yearly Once As per GPCB ental Honorary High Court, Audit 11. Consents Consent to Operate Renewing Once Before 90 days of and under applicable acts 90 expiry Authoriza days before tion expiry of validity 12. Complian Submission of 6 June and Twice in a As per EC ce of EC monthly Compliance December year conditions Condition Reports s Monitoring of the above parameters will carried out to assess the performance of pollution control equipment’s installed to achieve the statutory norms. In case emissions/pollutant will found to exceed the norms, the ‘on duty’ personnel will check the relevant parameters and take appropriate corrective actions. A record of corrective and preventive action will be maintained as per requirement.

Documentation and Records The environmental department in respect of operation of pollution control facility will maintain following records:

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Monthly and annual progress reports: Immediately upon the completion of monitoring as per the planned schedule, report shall be prepared & necessary documents shall be forwarded to the concerned person.

 Instruction manual for operation and maintenance of pollution control equipment.  Instruction manual for monitoring of gaseous parameter & hazardous waste management.  Records of medical check-up of employees.  Regularly all 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.

Budgetary Provision for Environmental Monitoring and Management Cost Project proponent has already allotted Capital and Recurring cost for the Environment Monitoring and Management which is detailed in CHAPTER 10.

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CHAPTER-7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public hearing is not applicable for Expansion in Existing Plant Facility of Nylon 6 Chips Plant by Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. as this project is located in Notified Industrial Area declared under Gujarat Industrial Act 1962 vide Government of Gujarat I.M.E.D Notification No. GHU-87-46-GID-1086(i) 2338-G-I dated 21st August 1987. A letter regarding location of GSFC complex in Notified Industrial Area attached as Annexure.

7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT GSFC is a complex have Fertilizer, Petrochemical and Synthetic Organic Plant. It has effectively onsite emergency Action Plan to tackle the Emergency condition, it’s expansion project of Nylon 6 Chips Plant from 24425 MTPA to 45245 MTPA of Nylon 6 Chips within the existing plant located in GSFC complex, Fertilizernagar handle chemicals are like Nylon 6, Solid/Liquid Additives, Pigments, Glass Fibre etc. More comprehensive, systematic and sophisticated methods, such as, Hazard Analysis and Qualitative Risk Assessment have been developed to improve upon the integrity, reliability and safety of industrial plants, the same has been discussed in detail under their respective headings. The Qualitative Risk Assessment study in this report has specifically been conducted considering the Terms of References (TORs) given by the State Expert Appraisal Committee for Environment Clearance (EC). SCOPE OF STUDY a) Hazard Identification b) Hazard Assessment and Evaluation c) Disaster management Plan d) Occupational Health & Safety Methodology: a) The steps involved in risk assessment methodology are as follows: b) Hazard identification by studying the information on plant location, layout of the equipment & process condition; c) Hazard assessment by qualitative risk analysis occurrence of any activity is to be found out; d) Prioritize and Reduce Risk by providing control / mitigation measures;

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Preparing disaster management plan & Occupational Health & Safety to face any accident and disaster caused by the project operations

Hazard Identification Identification of causes and types of hazards is the primary task for planning for risk assessment. Hazard can happen because of the nature of the chemicals handled and also the nature of process involved. The methods employed for hazard identification in this study are:

 Identification of major hazards based on Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals;  Identification of hazardous units and segments of plants and units based on relative ranking technique. Example: Fire- Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI)

Identification of major hazards based on Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals. A systematic identification of the chemicals and their quantities of storages has been studied, to determine threshold quantities as notified by MSIHC Rules 1989 and amended till date. There is no any storage for flammable, Toxic and Irritative nature in the Nylon-6 chips Plant.

Identification of hazardous units and segments of plants and units based on relative ranking technique. Example: Fire- Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI) a) Toxic Chemicals: There is no any Chemicals having the following values of acute toxicity and owing to their physical and chemical properties are capable of producing major accidents Table 7-1: Toxicity Index Dermal toxicity LD50 Sr.No Toxicity Oral toxicity LD50(mg/kg) (mg/kg) 1. Extremely toxic 1-50 1-200 2. Highly toxic 51 – 500 201-2000 b) Flammable Chemicals: Flammable gases: Gases which at 20°C and at standard pressure of 101.3 KPa are:-

 Ignitable when in a mixture of 13 percent or less by volume with air, or  Have a flammable range with air of at least 12 percentage points regardless of the lower flammable limits.

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Note: - The flammability shall be determined by tests or by calculation in accordance with methods adopted by International Standards Organization ISO Number10156 of 1990 or by Bureau of Indian Standards ISI Number 1446 of 1985. Table 7-2: Flammable Criteria Sr. Flammable Criteria Range No 1 Extremely flammable flash point lower than or equal to 23°C and boiling liquids point less than 35°C 2 Very highly flammable flash point lower than or equal to 23°C and initial liquids boiling point higher than 35°C 3 Highly flammable liquids flash point lower than or equal to 60°C but higher than 23°C 4 Flammable liquids flash point higher than 60°C but lower than 90° C From Above flammable criteria, Nylon- 6 plant has no flammable Chemicals. c) Explosives: Explosives means a solid or liquid or pyrotechnic substance (or a mixture of substances) or an article.

 Which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings;  Which is designed to produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of these as a result of non-detonative self-sustaining exothermic chemical reaction At Nylon – 6 Plant, No explosive chemicals are stored Details of hazardous characteristics, toxicity of raw materials and products to be handled are given in Table 7-3. Caprolactam as a raw material is received in molten state through pipeline from Caprolactam plant. And there is no storage of any other chemicals of major hazardous nature. Table 7-3: Physio- Chemical Properties of Raw Materials & Products

Chemical Hazard according to NFPA TLV- Product(P) & Raw BP FP LD50 LEL UEL TWA, materials °C °C 3 mg/Kg Health, Fire, Reactivity, mg/m Nh Nf Nr 267- Caprolactam 125 1660 2 1 1 1.4% 8% 5 269 Solid Additives ------NA NA - Liquid Additives ------NA NA -

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Chemical Hazard according to NFPA TLV- Product(P) & Raw BP FP LD50 LEL UEL TWA, materials °C °C 3 mg/Kg Health, Fire, Reactivity, mg/m Nh Nf Nr Glass Fibber ------NA NA - Pigment ------NA NA - Nylon 6 (P) - - - 0 0 0 0.7% 1% -

7.2.1 Hazard Assessment and Evaluation Hazard is an event/incident that can lead to damage of equipment or injury to personnel. The two types of risks i.e. Mechanical & electrical are universal in nature for any industry.

 Mechanical risks which are generally encountered are injuries to head, limbs, eyes...etc. usually resulting due to negligence on part of operating/maintenance personnel while using of tools, bypassing prescribed safety procedures, neglect of personal protective wear and risks associated with high energy release from compressed gases. The Activity related to Mechanical hazards are evaluated in Qualitative Risk Assessment. Control measures and Existing Safety Measure are discussed in Section 7.2.2.  Electrical risks which result in shock and/or burns are most often consequence of poor maintenance, ingress of dust or moisture, handling by unauthorized personnel and use of improper or substandard hardware. The Activity related to Electrical hazards are evaluated in HIRA. Control measures and Existing Safety Measures are discussed above. The activity having impact on Health & Safety as defined in Chapter 4 is given below in the Table 7-4. Table 7-4 : Project Activity

Scale of Health Sr. Identified Magnitude Project Activity & No. Aspect +ve or

Safety N/ N/ E AN/ situations -ve Scale of Importance 5 1 Project Pre- Construction/ Construction Dust N 1,2,3,4,5 -1 generation 1.1 Excavation and paving of site Fall in pit, AN land sliding 1,2,3,4,5 -1 from

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Scale of Health Sr. Identified Magnitude Project Activity & No. Aspect +ve or

Safety N/ N/ E AN/ situations -ve Scale of Importance 5 sidewalls

Fabrication work for erecting Noise 1.2 plant equipment and preventive N 1,2,3,4,5 -1 generation maintenance work Increase in N 1,2,3,4,5 -1 traffic load Fugitive dust emission due Vehicular movement for to vehicle 1.3 transportation of materials and N movement & 1,2,3,4,5 -1 waste Emission of HC, NOx & CO Noise N 1,2,3,4,5 -1 generation 2 General & Utilities Spillage and Handling of products and Raw 2.1 N Leakage of 1,2,3,4,5 -1 material materials Emission of Vehicular movement for N HC, NOx & 1,2,3,4,5 -2 2.2 transportation of raw materials, CO finished goods Noise N 1,2,3,4,5 generation Noise generation AN from 1,2,3,4,5 -3 rotating 2.3 Equipment maintenance parts Possible Electrical AN 1,2,3,4,5 -2 Shock & Burns Total of Health & Safety -14 Total Score -70

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Quantitative Risk Assessment The plant has no storage of any hazardous & flammable chemical. Hence, The Quantitative Risk Assessment study has not been carried out.

Qualitative Risk Assessment Many a times Risk involved in various processes / process equipment’s cannot be addressed completely by Consequence Analysis. As a conservative approach, these risks have been considered separately under this topic. The approach is to identify hazards associated in operation of equipment as well as in processes, assessing its impacts, ranking the risk posed by it and finally to propose remedial actions/mitigation measures such that the risk is minimized to tolerable level. Risk has been analyzed using the Hazards Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology. Qualitative Risk Assessment has been carried out for the following areas:

 Project Pre- Construction/ Construction  Operation of Equipment  Handling, storage & Transportation of raw materials & products For Qualitative Risk Assessment, the Risk Matrix in Table 7-6 and Risk Acceptability Criteria in Table 7-7 has been used. The comprehensive methodology adopted for various kinds of risks is summarized below: Table 7-5: Comprehensive Methodology Adopted Risk Source Methodology Adopted for Risk Assessment Project Pre- Construction/ Construction Hazards Identification and Risk Operation of Equipment Assessment based on Risk Matrix Transportation and Handling of Raw Mitigation measures have been suggested Materials & products for the risks involved. Table 7-6: Risk Matrix SEVERITY Major/ Moderate Minor/ Catastrophic LIKE HOOD/ Critical (Less Marginal (Death/ Insignificant/Negligible PROBABILITY (Serious Serious (Minor System (No injury /illness) injury/ Injury/ Injury/ Loss) Illness) Illness) Illness) 5 4 3 2 1 Almost E H H H M M Certain Likely D H H M M L

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Possible C H M M M L Unlikely B M M M L L Impossible A M M L L L Table 7-7: Risk Acceptability Criteria Risk Risk Acceptability Remarks Range Criteria Unacceptable/ Management’s Decision/Action Plan Required. Potential off- H High site Impact. Generally Minor Impact. Acceptable with Management’s M Medium Review. Specific monitoring or SOP to be followed.

Acceptable without Review. Manage through Routine L Low Procedure.

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Table 7-8: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Sr. Associated Health & Safety

Process Or Activity Control / Mitigation Measures

No. Hazards Impact (Risk)

Risk Risk

Severity Severity

Likelihood Likelihood

A Construction phase Dust generation &  Health effect on  Use of dust mask. increase in workers and 1 C M Site Clearance, SPM/RSPM in air. surrounding People  Work permit procedure will 1 excavation and be followed. 1 B L paving of site Fall into pit due to  Major/ Minor  Shoring of the sides while 2 C M caving the side Injury. manual digging the ground.

Emission of PM10,  Health effect 1 E M Vehicular movement HC, NOx, & CO  Nose Mask for transportation of  Hearing damage to  Ear Muffs. 2 Noise generation 2 C M 1 C L construction workers  Sign Boards for Direction, materials Speed limits, Zebra crossing. Risk of accident  Human Injury 3 C M

B Operation of Equipment

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Initial Risk Residual Risk

Sr. Associated Health & Safety

Process Or Activity Control / Mitigation Measures

No. Hazards Impact (Risk)

Risk Risk

Severity Severity

Likelihood Likelihood

 Work permit system will be  Severe Body followed. Mechanical Hazard  injury/cuts/fracture 5 D L  Use of proper PPEs like Hand 1 C L s etc. gloves, Aprons, Helmet etc.  Electrical Lock out Tag out system will be followed. Carrying out  maintenance for Personal vigilance will be carried out strictly. 1 different machines (cleaning, Repairing  Proper training will be  Possible severe Greasing) imparted to the workers. Hot surfaces / bodily injury due to 3 D M  Before starting any 1 B L Substances burns to skin or maintenance work, complete scalding from safety of the work / equipment (from mechanical and process point of view) will be ensured by following  Proper guarding of the  Hearing loss Monitoring of rotary rotating parts will be ensured. 2 Noise Rotating part Cuts/Severe bodily 3 D M 1 B L equipment  injury, may be fatal Use of proper PPEs will be ensured. Personal vigilance

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Initial Risk Residual Risk

Sr. Associated Health & Safety

Process Or Activity Control / Mitigation Measures

No. Hazards Impact (Risk)

Risk Risk

Severity Severity

Likelihood Likelihood

will be carried out strictly.

 No cables will be unplugged with running unit.  Suitable electrical fittings will be used. Electrical  Possible fatality due  Use of proper PPEs will be Maintenance work / to Electric shock ensured. Preventive 3 Electricity 3 D M 1 B L Generation of static  Possible burns/ maintenance of electrical electricity charge injury equipments.  Thermographic inspection of electrical Equipments Earthing will be provided to all the required equipments.  Use of PPEs like – Face mask,  Injury to Human hand gloves, eye protection 4 Finishing Section Nip Points Body. Damage to 4 C M etc., will be ensured. 1 C L Internal Body parts.  Machine guarding for nip points and running

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Initial Risk Residual Risk

Sr. Associated Health & Safety

Process Or Activity Control / Mitigation Measures

No. Hazards Impact (Risk)

Risk Risk

Severity Severity

Likelihood Likelihood

equipments.  Personnel Vigilance will be done periodically.

 Hearing loss & Dust  Personal vigilance will be Monitoring of Noise, Ash exposure carried out strictly. 5 3 D M 1 B L rotary equipment Rotating Parts  Cuts / Severe bodily  Proper guarding of the injury, may be fatal. rotating parts will be ensured.

Mechanical Hazard  Body injury 5 D M 2 B L  Proper training will be imparted to the workers. Equipment  Possible severe  Check for leaks/hotness of the maintenance 6 bodily injury due to body parts will be ensured (cleaning, Repairing burns to skin or Hot surfaces / before starting work. Work Greasing) scalding from ill- 3 D M 1 B L Substances permit system will be fitting joints, hot followed. surfaces and substances C Transportation & Handling of Raw Materials & Products

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Initial Risk Residual Risk

Sr. Associated Health & Safety

Process Or Activity Control / Mitigation Measures

No. Hazards Impact (Risk)

Risk Risk

Severity Severity

Likelihood Likelihood

Skin irritation, cause  Closed storage area will be skin, eye and upper provided. House-keeping will Loading/Unloading respiratory tract be maintained properly and of Solid / Liquid Dust exposure, irritation etc. surrounding area will be 1 Additives, Lactam, Swallowing of Risk of severe bodily 3 C M made free from obstructions, 1 B L Glass Fibre etc. and Fibre. injury heat and ignition sources. finished goods Possible fatality  Fire extinguishers will be Building/equipment made available in close damage. proximity.

Conclusion It can be inferred that after adopting safety mitigation measures in construction phase, Operation of Equipment and Transport & Handling of Raw Material and products, the risk probability has changed to the acceptable Risk (Residual risk).

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7.2.2 Comprehensive existing Safety Mitigation/ Control Measures at GSFC Complex GSFC, Vadodara has IMS system and OS&HA Safety Management System where elaborated safety measures have been defined. the safety measures are summarized as below:

A. For Pre- Construction/Construction Phase: The following will be implemented by the contractor while carrying out civil construction.

 Required PPE is provided to cover occupational foot, head, hearing, and eye protection.  Shoring of the sides while manual digging the ground.  Fall Protection / Work at height: The Contractor is required to provide fall protection to employees who are working at heights equal to or greater than 1.8 m. fall protection can be in the form of perimeter protection such as guardrails and toe rails, personal protective equipment (PPE), a safety monitoring system, or a fall protection plan. Activities that require personal fall protection systems include steel erection bolting, riveting, fitting-up and plumbing-up, work over water and some deep excavation work.  Foot Protection: If machines or operations present the potential for foot injury, the contractor will provide foot protection with safe design and construction for the work to be performed. Workers and visitors shall not be allowed on a construction site without safety boots. The foot protection will be provided for workers working with concrete or cement. Gum boot shall be provided to avoid contact with cement/RCC mixtures and mortar.  Head Protection: If head hazards remain after all steps have been taken to control them (safety nets for work at heights, proper housekeeping), the Contractor will provide workers with appropriate head protection. Safety helmet will be recommended. When the worker is carrying load on the head a suitable head protection will be provided.  Noise Protection: Workers shall wear hearing protection devices (ear plugs, ear muffs, canal caps), whenever the diesel operated engines, DG set or other noisy machines are operating in the area.  Eye Protection: When operations present potential eye injury from physical or chemical elements, the Contractor will select, provide, maintain and required affected workers to use appropriate eye protection. Eye protection is required while working on RCC dismantling, steel fabrication, welding, rough plastering and painting work. Any work which involves looking upside also requires the protection e.g. electrical cabling on walls and ceiling. The various eye protecting devices like safety glasses and goggles, face shields and welding helmets will be provided to workers.

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 Hand protection: Suitable hand gloves shall be provided for working with cement or mortar. A suitable anti-allergic cream or protecting gel shall be applied on the hands for persons who develop allergy with cement or lime.  Work Permit System: for doing any Hazardous Activity Work Permit System as defined in SOP is being followed. B. Electrical Safety  A licensed electrician has deployed to complete all temporary wiring and electrical installations required for construction activities.  Fuses and circuit breakers (ELCB’s) are used to protect motherboards, conductors and equipment to avoid short circuiting and electric shock. MCB’s and fuses are also to use to protect the electrical equipment from over current and over voltage.  Extension cords for equipment or as part of a temporary wiring system shall not be damaged or compromised in any way and insulation must be of the highest grade.  The joints of electrical wires avoided or an extension cord can be used if needed  Anytime electrical equipment will be deactivated for repair, or circuits will be shut off, the equipment have locked out and tagged at the point where it can be energized.  Proper earthling is ensured for all equipment and electrical panels.  Temporary lights are not be suspended by their cords.  The employer has provided the necessary safety equipment, supplies and monitoring equipment to their personnel.  During the operation stage maintenance of transformer and manning of electrical substation shall be by the competent persons only. C. For operation of Equipment:  Proper Implementation of an inspection and maintenance program has done to prevent and identify leaks, equipment failure, etc.  Proper training is imparted to the workers.  Before starting any maintenance work, complete safety of the work/equipment (from mechanical and process point of view) will be ensured.  Proper guarding of the rotating parts is ensured to protect the employees from injuries.  Regular preventive maintenance of all the equipment/machines are done and recorded. D. For Material Handling / Transportation: Steps to reduce your exposure to fibers when working with materials that contain fiberglass:

 Wear loose fitting, long-sleeved clothing and gloves. This reduces skin contact

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and irritation.  Wear a mask over the nose and mouth to prevent breathing in the fibers.  Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields to protect the eyes.  Open a window or a door to increase ventilation and reduce dust levels.  Use a shop vacuum after wetting the dust and fibers.  Housekeeping will be maintained properly and surrounding area made free from obstructions, heat and ignition sources.  Use of proper PPEs like face mask, hand gloves, chemical resistant clothing, and safety goggles are ensured.  Asphalt road network is provided in the whole area for truck movement to prevent dust emission.  Trucks used for transporting the goods are covered by the tarpaulin and overloading in truck is avoided to prevent the dusting and spillage of goods from the truck.  Sprinkler system is employed in storage area.  Fire extinguishers and fire hydrants will be made available in close proximity.  Fire/smoke detectors are made available to detect small fires so as to take immediate action.  Air monitoring is carried out to check for any dust/fume emissions. E. Other safety measures to be employed during the proposed project:

To maintain high standards in Health, Safety and Environment, various activities will be undertaken at the site. The following existing key safety measures are also a part of the proposed project to be implemented by GSFC for Nylon 6 Chips Plant.  Personnel Safety Measures

 Safety Training is regularly provided to the employees.  Safety Sirens with Alarm System in case of emergency is provided.  Emergency Control Room is established.  Assembly point is predetermined and provided as per the requirement.  Sprinkler Systems is provided as per the need.  Fire Hydrant System is installed.  Fire Extinguishers are also proposed to be provided.  Mock drills are periodically conducted and factors like response time to be evaluated.  Fire squad team has been formed for handling any emergency situation.  First Aid Facility and training is regularly provided.  Personal protective gears and equipment is provided to the employees.

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 Health checkups are already organized at regular intervals.  Safety / Health records and MSDS are maintained.  Noise Environment

 Use of PPE like ear plugs and ear muffs are made compulsory near the high noise generating machines.  Moreover, the personnel are provided breaks in their working hours with the continuous exposure not increasing more than three (3) hours.  The plant and equipments are designed with a view to minimize noise pollution.  To reduce noise, pipe lines are liberally sized for low velocities.  Safety blow off valves, discharge pipes, relief valves, etc. are equipped with silencers. Hearing Conservation program is imparted where noise level exceeds 90dB (A). F. DO’s & DON’Ts

Management has listed some of the Do's & Don'ts activities to strengthen the SAFETY AT WORK, which will be followed strictly: For Preventive Maintenance

Do's:

 Ensuring that operators/workers etc. follows the SOPs, Safety procedures & standards, work permit system etc.  Inspection of Storage Area, Earthing & Bonding system.  Inspection of all Fire Fighting Facilities /Check Alarms operation.  Checking the availability of Spill Containment Kit.  Make sure existing fire extinguishers are fully charged and ready for action.  Inspections of plant, machinery, tools, equipment, premises, work practices, processes, procedures and general environment must be carried out for the health and safety of plant, people and surrounding.  On-site and Offsite Emergency Plans shall be reviewed and updated, as per the requirement.

Don’ts:

 Don't allow anyone who hasn't received specific safety and operational training to get indulge in any site activity.  Don't perform any activity without proper permit.

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 Don't perform your own maintenance.  Don’t compromise on Design and Engineering part.  Don't panic if you are in a risky situation.  Don't allow spilled chemicals to drain to sewers/gutters etc

7.2.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP) The proposed project is the expansion of the Nylon 6 plant within the GSFC Premises; hence the existing Emergency Plan of GSFC shall be implemented for the expansion plant also. In order to be in a state of readiness to face any accident or disaster caused by the project operation, a Disaster management plan is required to be prepared. GSFC has:

 Well developed and updated Emergency Action Plan, which is mitigating to control the Disaster.  The plan covers possible disaster, On and Off-site emergency preparedness plans, establishment of emergency Control Centre (ECC), Location of emergency services and duties of officers / staff during emergency.  Available complied HAZOP study report is to assure and intercept the Hazards.  QRA (Quantitative Risk Analysis) study to know the MCLS (Maximum credible loss Scenario).  Safety Audit conducted as per IS: 14489 to assure the gaps in the safety system.  Fire Network Line is available for the Emergency situation.  Fire Extinguisher at strategic location.  Fire Water Storage Tanks. Emergencies may occur due to many reasons. It may occur due to natural causes like earth quake, cyclone, flood etc. It may occur due to terrorist activity or it may be due to malfunction of standard working systems or practices. Objectives of Emergency Action Plan 1. To define and assess the emergencies, including risk and environment impact assessment. 2. To contain the incident and bring it under control by mobilizing the internal resources and with the help of Mutual aid schemes. 3. To safeguard the lives. 4. To minimize the damage to property or/and neighboring environment. 5. To inform employees, the general public and the authority about the hazards/risks assessed, Safeguards provided and the role to be played by them in the event of emergency. 6. Initiating and organizing evacuation of affected persons. 7. Medical preparedness for the probable casualties.

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8. Integration of resources under OFF SITE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN OF DISTRICT CONTINGENCY PLAN VADODARA. 9. To secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas and to restore normalcy. 10. To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to provide for emergency preparedness and the periodical rehearsal of the plan

Basic Contents of DMP Basically, DMP contains following aspects: a) On – site Emergency Plan b) Off- site Emergency Plan

Classification of Emergency Table 7-9: Classification of Emergency Classification Description Causes Applicability Small pipe/valve rupture or similar The leakage or leakages that do not emergency, which is affect outside Level – 1 confinable within the premises. NA plant/area. Release of toxic chemicals for short duration. Small fire in the plant. Leakage of toxic chemicals for long duration. The emergency, Medium scale Level – 2 which is confinable explosion confined to NA within the factory the factory premises. premises. Medium scale fire inside the factory premises.

Heavy / Profuse The emergency, leakage of toxic / which is not flammable gases for a confinable within the long duration. Level – 3 factory premises and Explosion of high NA

general public in the magnitude affecting vicinity are likely to the adjacent area. be affected. Major fire inside the factory premises

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Table 7-10: Mode of Emergency: Man made Natural Calamities Extraneous Flood Riots/Civil Disorder/Mob Heavy Toxic Leakage/ Spillage Earthquake Attack Fire Cyclone Terrorism Explosion Outbreak of Disease Sabotage Failure of Critical Control system Tsunami Bomb Threat Design deficiency War/Hit by missiles Unsafe acts Food Poisoning/Water In-adequate maintenance Poisoning

On-Site Emergency The On-site emergency plan: deals with, measures to prevent and control emergencies within the factory and not affecting outside public or Environment. Table 7-11: On-Site Emergency Planning Sr. Code of Practice Objective Line of Action No. 1 In Case of Fire at To deal with Fire Any person notices any sign of fire shall Factory/Hazardous efficiently and quickly start shouting FIRE, FIRE (Aag, Aag) to chemicals storage at different locations seek assistance and also immediately area/ Diesel/ FO or in the factory take steps to give warning by blowing Storage area. including diesel the siren continuously and take steps storage tank and to extinguish the fire by using fire electrical Panel. extinguishers available near the site of fire After giving information reach the spot remove man and machinery and take steps to tackle the fire in accordance with the firefighting instructions. Inform at security office to get Ambulance if required. 2 In case of Heavy To deal with the Any person who notices any leakage or Spillage, Leakage incidence of spillage of hazardous chemicals from of hazardous hazardous chemicals storage tank, pipe line or from any chemicals. spillage or leakage equipment should try to warn the efficiently and nearby persons and report to the shift quickly supervisor without any delay. The Person should not go near the spill unless he is wearing a proper PPE and has been fully trained to handle the chemicals leaks.

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Off-Site Emergency The Off-site emergency plan: deals with, measures to prevent and control emergencies affecting public and the environment outside the premises. Thus in brief the two main purpose of the off-site emergency plan are: To provide the local / district authorities, police, fire brigade, doctors, surrounding industries and the public, the basic information of risk and environment impact assessment and to appraise them of the consequences and the protection prevention measures and control plans and to seek their help to communicate with the public in case of major emergency. To assist the district authorities for preparing the off-site emergency plan for the district or particulate area and to organize rehearsal from time to time and initial corrective action based on the lesson learnt. Structure of the off-site emergency plan This off-site emergency plan is integrated properly with the district contingency plan to tackle any kind of emergency. The site main controller will keep liaison for this purpose with the district authorities. External telephone facility from Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. to Local Fire Station, Mutual Aid Members and DPMC Vadodara is established for quick communication. The names of the key persons are defined to establish contacts and Co-ordinate the activities with the help of the Collectorate and disaster management center in case of major emergency. An on-site emergency control room has been identified by Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., which can be activated / used for emergency control and manned round the clock. As far as off-site emergencies are concerned, information shall be received first by the police control room, Vadodara on telephone next information to local fire brigade on telephone and to DPMC – Vadodara. The police / fire brigade control room shall in turn inform DSP, collector. The safety department and individual plant has already the list of quantities of resources like breathing air sets, rescue masks, fire extinguishers, water resources etc. available with various industries in the vicinity which can be spread under Mutual Aid System to tackle such emergencies after receiving call from them. The District Superintendent of Police, Vadodara District will be in overall charge of security, evacuation and rescue operations at the time of emergency.

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Arrangement made for off- site Emergency Considering distance from district Head Quarters, other nearby external emergency control organization. Following arrangements are in consultation with DY. DISH, District Collectorate, and Mamlatdar. Disclosure of information to neighboring organization and population: Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has already prepared booklet and circulate among neighboring organization and population containing hazardous operation and chemicals. First aid, emergency treatment, probable types of emergencies that can arise. Preventive steps will be taken to control emergency. Emergency warning siren code system, to make them aware in advance. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. will carry out group get together, acquaintance round, meeting with neighboring public, population to train, brief the and make them aware about our operation and preparedness. The same groups along with external emergency control organization were invited during mock drill, rehearsals for training and acquaintance. Local crisis group: As per central government notification and DISH office for preparation of offsite emergency plan and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has become member of local level crises group, disaster management center of industrial area using existing available facility of industries in the area with facility and emergency contact phone numbers. During emergency with in local group reach in and around industrial area any one can contact DMC – control room situated in both the factories and manned round the clock will initiate actions and arrange to organize resource mobilization and communication Local crisis group consists of Chairman : Collector Member Secretary : Asst. Directorate – Industrial Safety & Health, Vadodara Member : Factory manager of all industries Member : Transport contractors Member : Safety Manager, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Member : Police Inspector, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Member : TDO, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Member : Civil defense inspector, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd Member : Medical officer, PHC, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Member : Press reporter

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Member : Community leader, Sarpanch, nearby village Member : NGO, Lions club, nearby village Member : Local social worker, nearby village Member : Local social worker nearby village

 Local crisis group will prepare local emergency response plan and will submit to Directorate – Industrial Safety and Health, Vadodara.  Rehearsal of local off-site emergency response plan will be carried out involving industries nearby as per mutual aid arrangements.  Local crisis group will have to start emergency control action before arrival of and activation of district off site emergency plan and involvement of district crisis group.  Any escalation need of further help will activate full district level off site control room. All type of emergencies like village fire, chemical accident, natural calamities and industrial accidents will be covered in the scope of local crisis group action plan. District level crisis group:

 Under chairmanship of collector district level crisis group will be formulated to aim at:  Update off-site emergency plan regularly  To organize, initiate action for mock drill  To run central control room  To coordinate for training need of all member government officials  To maintain communication link among members through central control room.  To monitor preparation of industrial organization and adequacy of on-site emergency plan.  Dy. Director – Industrial Safety and Health hold responsibility of member secretary for district level crisis group. Communication and warning by Disaster Management Center: When a disaster occurs, the industry affected by the disaster will immediately inform the disaster management center with all available information. Nylon- 6 PLANT UNDER EMERGENCY The proposed project is the expansion of the Nylon 6 plant within the GSFC Premises; however the existing communication systems will be connected to proposed Nylon 6 plant in readiness to make the emergency known SIREN CODE Table 7-12: SIREN CODE

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Blow of 1 Minute For Caprolactam Plant Under Emergency Blows of 30 Seconds Each For Ammonia & Methanol Group of plant Under Emergency Blows of 20 Seconds Each For Tank farm Under Emergency Blows of 15 Seconds Each For Heavy Release Of Toxic Gas Affecting Other Plants Civil Defense & Off Site 4 Seconds Up & 4 Seconds Down For 2 Minuets Emergency All Clear Continuous Blow For 2.5 Minutes

Structure of Emergency Management System Central Safety Services department is present in GSFC. It is adequately manned with qualified safety personnel who can manage the affairs of safety in GSFC. It is headed by Senior Executive of the company. There is a direct reporting to Managing Director. Manpower with Safety Unit of GSFC is about 16. It is appended below: Sr. VP (Project Execution, MSD, Vigilance, S & FS) : 1 Chief (Safety & Fire Services) : 1 Sr. Mgr. (Safety) : 1 Mgr. (safety & Fire) : 1 Dy. Mgr. (Safety) : 2 Safety Engineer : 2 Safety Representatives : 5 PA/Steno-Typist : 1 Peon : 2 Safety Appliances procurement, planning, placement at vulnerable locations, inspection and maintenance is looked after by safety personnel. Stock of safety appliances is adequate enough to handle any kind of emergency in GSFC. List of appliances with GSFC A. Monitoring Instruments Explosimeters : 14 Oxygen meters : 1 Explosimeters (Nitrogen environment): 1 Firefly alarm : 1 Noise level measuring instrument : 2

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Static charge meter : 1 B. Respiratory personal protective appliances Breathing Apparatus Set : 117 Mini Breathing Apparatus Set : 30 Canisters/Cartridges of all kind : 200 Airline respirator : 100 Dust Mask : 2000 Dust Respirator : 200 C. Non-Respiratory Personal Protective Appliances Helmet : To All + 300 PVC Goggles : 500 Ear Plug : 500 Ear Muff : 300 Face Shield : 200 Apron : 50 PVC suit : 100 Asbestos suit : 20 Full body Harness : 80 Barrier Creams : 100 Safety Eye washer & Shower : 206 Flame Retardant Suit (Mazic) : 20 Tychem-C Suit : 20

Engineering Services Central Engineering Services Division consists of Engineering. Workshop, Electrical, Civil and Instrument Workshops, Inspection and Construction Department. Engineering services play a vital role in Emergency situation to control the gravity of the incident. Engineering Workshop has various infrastructure facilities such as fabrication shop with latest equipment, milling machines, mobile equipment, such as forklifts, shovel loaders, trucks, cranes etc. with competent operating personals. Moreover, all the plant mechanical maintenance groups are also equipped with various material handling devices such as chain

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT pulley blocks, rope puller, battery operated trucks etc. All the compressor houses have the facility of EOT cranes in the building for repair jobs. These can also be used for control measures in the emergency situation.

Storage Hazards and Controls Storage area in the Complex, known as tank farm consisting of Naphtha, Benzene and other hydrocarbons is situated away from the manufacturing plants and fulfilling all rules and regulations prescribed under the relevant statutes viz. The Petroleum Act, Gas Cylinder Rules, Static & Mobile pressure vessels Rules etc. Two atmospheric Ammonia Storage tanks each of 10,000 MT capacities are also located away from the plants. The storage area is isolated from the plants and all storage tanks of hazardous substances are located within the boundary wall with two gates. As prescribed in the relevant statutory regulations all the electrical fittings are of explosion proof fittings. Proper enclosures in the form of bund walls have been provided for all the storage tanks. In order to detect the leakage of hydrocarbons a continuous monitoring system has been provided and sensors are located at various locations in the storage area. Fire alarm system also has been provided in the tank farm area, having the panel centrally located in the Fire Unit to know exactly the location of fire, in case of such emergency. All necessary firefighting arrangements have been provided in the storage area to combat fire emergencies. Assembly Point: In affected and vulnerable plants, all nonessential workers (who are not assigned any emergency duty) will be evacuated from the area and they shall report to specified assembly points. Assembly Points has been located at a safe place, well away from area of risk and least affected by the down wind direction.

List of Permanent Assembly Point:

 Factory Gate.  A-IV FNC Gate.  Entry Gate.  Marketing Gate  Railway Wicket Gate

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Figure 7-1: Permanent Assembly points in GSFC Emergency Control Center (ECC): The Emergency Control Center is the place or room from where the operations to handle the emergency are directed and coordinated. Safe and easily approachable room has been earmarked/identified as the Emergency Control Room. Telephone and other facilities required with necessary documents shall be displayed in ECC for ready reference. Designated trained personnel will operate ECC. In case of Major Emergency, the Site Main Controller will operate from ECC. The ECC center is/will be equipped with the following facilities.

 Internal and external telephone including STD facility  Telephone directory/ Telephone nos. of mutual aid centers  First Aid  Muster roll of workers  Identity card register  Layout plan of the factory showing the location of hazardous materials, assembly point, first aid centers etc.  Map of surrounding area with fire extinguishers location  M.S.D.S  Copy of ON SITE / OFF SITE PLAN /SOP  Stationeries like- note book, pen, pencils etc.  S.B. Apparatus  List of Government Agencies /Local press agencies with phone no.  Sand Buckets & Hydrant Network

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 Adequate numbers of PPE's Fire Control Arrangements for Nylon- 6 Chips Plant (Fire Fighting, Gas Leak Control and Rescue Operation) Fire is classified in following three classes. The appropriate fire extinguishers are used to extinguish the different class of fire. Class A: General Fire - Cotton Waste, Paper, Rubbish and Scrap: water, ABC powder type Class B: liquid Fire - All solvents, Resin, Paints, LDO, HSD: Mechanical foam, ABC type Class C: Gaseous /Electrical fire - Gaseous fire and panels etc.: CO2, DCP/ABC Sufficient number of fire hydrant valves and riser valves is being arranged to fulfill fire extinguishing need of the plant. Apart from this, fire extinguishers are kept at various locations inside plant and those already hydrostatically tested and refilled at intervals as specified by statutory body.

 Water Hydrant  Dry chemical powder type  CO2 type Fire drill is/will be carried out periodically by all the security guards apart from safety persons to keep plant personnel ready fortnightly. Sufficient amount of firefighting water is always stored in storage tank for firefighting works. In case of power failure, diesel driven fire engine pump has arranged to generate the power for emergency lighting and to run water pump.

Safety Awareness among the workers Security guards who act as firemen during fire emergency are trained, retrained and refreshed on regular basis. Safety professional is sent for external training and some training program also conducted at works site by external experts of the field. Training programs on safety aspects with special attention to firefighting are regular feature of company. Plant organizes 3-4 sessions every month on safety aspects and cover good number of workmen in these programs. All these training programs would at least include the following:

 Lectures  Seminars and workshop  Practical Exercises  Distribution and practice safety instructions  Safety quiz contests/competitions for individual as also for groups  Display of safety posters and safety slogans at convenient and conspicuous places.

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 Explanation of instructions (in the language easily understood by workers) about the possible hazards involved in handling of chemicals ad methods to deal with such hazards failing which possible emergency situation are likely to arise.  Developing safety instructions for every job and ensuring practice to these instructions/ booklets or manuals by workers.  Educating workers about the physical and health hazards arising out from the exposure of handling substance.  Measures taken to ensure safety and control physical and health hazards.  Measures to be taken by workers to ensure safe handling, loading and unloading.  Storage and transportation of hazardous substances.  Meaning of various labels and marking used on containers of hazardous substances and to whom to report.  Measures to be taken in case of any spillage or leakage

7.2.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OH&S) Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has established the Occupational Health Surveillance Program which shall be followed right from the project construction & erection phase and the same shall be updated for the upcoming new facility, if required. The details of the same are described in the following sections.

Occupational Health Occupational health needs attention both during construction and erection and operation & maintenance phases. However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases. Hospital Facilities /Factory Medical Officer & OHC

 Company has well organized OHC inside the Plant Premises equipped with First-aid kits to cater any emergency. OHC has 24X7 a qualified Doctor is appointed as FMO (factory medical Officer) medical officer and male nurse.  Further at a distance of 1.5 km there is a Hospital located in the Fertilizer Nagar to attend emergency cases  A qualified doctor is appointed as FMO on retainer ship basis. Apart from him, required medical facilities applicable as per Factories Act shall also be made available.  All types of first aid related accessories, Medicines & Antidotes as prescribed by FMO, etc. shall be made available at conspicuous locations.

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Ambulance Van & First Aid Box An Emergency Vehicle shall be made available round the clock to be used as an Ambulance during emergency. First Aid Boxes is made available at Security gate, emergency room, ETP and process plants. Training is/will be given to employees for First Aid.

Plan for Periodic Medical Checkup Periodic Medical Examination should be conducted as per the following schedule; Workers employed should be examined by a Qualified Medical Practitioner/ Factory Medical Officer, in the following manner:

 Before employment, to ascertain physical fitness of the person.  During employment, every six months (blood and physical examination) as per Gujarat Factories Rules, to ascertain physical fitness of the person to do the particular job. Table 7-13: Details of Occupational Health Impacts and Safety Hazards Occupational Hazards Identification Occupational Health Impacts Exposure to Toxic and Corrosive Toxication, Irritation, Chemicals Exposure to Chemical Dust, Spillage/ Severe irritation to eyes and skin, Respiratory leakage, Overflow disorder, Fatality, etc. Body Injury, Burns, Skin sensitization, Fall Injury, Slip/trip, fall, electric shock, etc. Electrocution, Damage to nearby equipment’s, Fatality, etc. Mitigation measures/ Safety Measures proposed to avoid the human health hazards are mentioned in additional studies. In addition to these safety measures, personal protective equipment (IS approved) will also be provided to the required personnel.

Safety Trainings and Mock Drills Safety trainings (on Safe Material Handling, First Aid and all Safety Aspects) shall be provided every 15 days by the Safety Officers with the assistance of faculty members called from other Professional Safety Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labors will also be given safety training. To create safety awareness, safety films shall be shown to workers and leaflets shall be distributed.

Mock Drills To evaluate the effectiveness of emergency preparedness and to spread the awareness among employees mock drill will be carried out at the interval of every six months. After completion of the mock drill, summary report shall be made and corrections will be done if

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT any weakness has been observed. GSFC is having Mutual Aid Scheme with Gujarat Refinery and RIL. Fire Services from Gujarat Refinery and RIL shall be summoned at least during any one Mock drill by Fire unit. Frequency of Mock Drills

 On-site emergency: Once every 6 months.  Off-site emergency: Once every year .

Following action plan is prepared and followed to monitor the occupational injury to workers:

 Each workplace is/will be evaluated for the existing work conditions.  Unsafe Act and Unsafe Practices is/will be identified.  Unsafe equipment’s, unsafe areas, etc. is/will be identified.  Area will be checked for proper Ventilation and Illumination.  Air-borne concentration of toxic chemicals is/will be measured and records are/will be kept.  Evaluation of training and on the job work. Impact of the above mentioned unsafe conditions on workers will be studied and remedial measures for the same will be adopted.

Conclusion Additional studies have been carried out as per the ToR. Public hearing is not applicable for Expansion in Existing Plant Facility (Nylon - 6) for production of Nylon Chips by Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. as this project is located in Notified Industrial Area declared under Gujarat Industrial Act 1962 vide Government of Gujarat I.M.E.D Notification No. GHU- 87-46-GID-1686(i) 2338(GI) dated 3st t August 1987 and as per OM J-11011/321/2016-IA.II (I) dated 27th April 2018. Qualitative risk has been analyzed. Storage and handling of Caprolactam, glass Fiber, Finished goods have been considered for qualitative risk assessment. Risk Assessment and hazard identification and control measures of the same have been carried out. GSFC has developed emergency preparedness plan and Disaster Management Plan. Fire alarm panel (electrical) will cover the entire plant. The fire protection system for the unit is being provided for early detection, alarm, containment and suppression of fires. The Occupational Health Centre with adequate facilities are available at plant site to maintain round the clock by a compounder cum dresser and a doctor. All records of On-Site and Off-Site Emergency Plan are being well maintained and preserved.

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7.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC

The proposed expansion is within the existing GSFC Complex which is located on Notified Industrial Area. No resettlement or rehabilitation is envisaged. The budget allocated under CER activities for villages falling in study area is discussed in CHAPTER-10.

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CHAPTER-8 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE GSFC has developed banking facility, School, University, Library, Hospital, parks recreations center, shopping complex, temple, post office, Sport facilities, internal road and its maintenance for the improvement of nearby area. Also GSFC has developed rain water harvesting structures and ponds to store rain water. GSFC also supplying water to nearby villagers.

School & Computer Library facility within the Premises

Medical Health Centre and 24 Hr Ambulance Facility

8.2 ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS The project proponent has established a Horticulture Department for mass plantation activities. Road Side Plantation plays a very important role for greening the area, increase shady area, increasing aesthetic value and for eco-development of the area. Extensive

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT plantation has already been developed around GSFC complex and GSFC Township during the implementation of existing project.

8.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE GSFC is /will be undertaking activities for the upliftment of the social community through community development in various ways as under:  Education;  Drinking water facilities;  Health;

Education;  Running of school and university;  Promotion of Adult Education Programme.

Drinking water facilities;  Providing water to nearby villages;  Implemented and maintained water harvested structure.

Health  Health care center and ambulance facility is being/ will be promoted;  Awareness to improve health and hygiene standards;  Arranging medical camp.

8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL SKILLED; SEMI-SKILLED AND UNSKILLED  The company will generate direct and indirect employment. Preference will be given to the local people for employment based on their educational qualifications and experience.  Apprentice Training is being provided regularly.

8.5 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS  Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and various  Awareness programs among the rural population.

Social Activity carried out by GSFC  Identifying the Stakeholders and engaging with them through multiple channels in order to hear what they have to say about our products and services are essential parts of our sustainability plan. The health and wellbeing of the communities has always been an important facet of our Company’s operations. Our Company extends

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its social responsibility beyond the statute book and by engaging in strategic and trust based community development interventions.

 While our CSR approach focuses on the development of communities around the vicinity of our plants and beyond, we have also developed innovative programmes that leverage our capabilities as a fertilizer and chemical company to ensure equitable distribution of its fertilizers as per Govt. supply plan, thus adding value to the food security of the Nation. While on chemical business plan, the Company strives to touch all walks of life to make a comfortable living.

 Three schools at our Vadodara, Sikka and Fibre unit in which students from nearby communities are enrolled. Company has tied up with TENVIC Sports Pvt Ltd., a reputed agency for improving the sports talent amongst the schools run by GSFC at its Vadodara and Fibre Unit and Akshar Trust, a school for deaf and mute children. Karate training is conducted with emphasis on girl students to empower them. We are working with government schools to develop students through coaching in English and Maths.

 GSFC does give special attention to disadvantaged stakeholders as evident from Special Children Centre established at Chhani. We provide safe drinking water to four nearby villages. Rejuvenation of Ajwa Garden is a project which not only ensures benefit to society but helps maintain ecological balance. We ensure support to NGOs that are doing excellent for upliftment of the communities but lack resources like United Way of Baroda, Art and Culture Foundation, SVADES etc.

 CSR initiatives are undertaken in coordination with government where we are not able to reach the communities in need; recently GSFC contributed for CM’s relief fund for the victims of Banaskatha floods. The details of initiatives taken by our Company in the area of community and society development have been provided in the Corporate Social Responsibility which is part of the Annual Report.

 In nutshell it fulfils the vision of company’s CSR Policy, which is to commit and to integrate its business values, ethics and professional skills to meet the expectations of all our stakeholders by developing, encouraging and supporting various social and economic initiatives, without any duplication of government policies, through our industrial expertise for Sustainable Development.

 Company has specified programme as a CSR Activities which has been the part of core business philosophy at GSFC ever since its inception. Today, company has developed CSR as a very special concept to promote the overall development, progress and betterment of people belonging to the weaker sections of society with a view to improve ‘Human Development Index’ (HDI) with core areas like education,

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environment, health and sanitation, improvement in nutrition level, support to NGOs, rural development (social & infrastructural), industry-academic interface, support during natural calamities and various other in-house projects.

 The CSR projects at GSFC are undertaken through the ideal blend of in-house as well as support of specialized implementing agencies/NGOs. Company has carried out the impact assessment of its CSR initiative. The contribution towards CSR for the F.Y. 2017-18 was to the tune of Rs 09.48 Crores. GSFC is not restricting to 2% as mandated to achieve its CSR objectives; which is clearly shown in detail as CSR report forming part of the Director’s Report.

 Company believes in hand holding with a view to develop the beneficiary in such a way that there is self-sufficiency over a period and the project is handed over. One such example is Contribution to Mid-Day-Meal Scheme through The Akshaya Patra Foundation, where GSFC has supported for capital expenditure plus running expenditure for five years and then project has started showing its fruitful results on its own.

 GSFC University is insightful CSR initiative from GSFC with a vision to boost quality education needs and eco-friendly technology for urban sustainability. Cutting- edge skill dissemination with a drive to facilitate state-of the art infrastructure and technology for academic pursuits and to fulfil industry requirements to supplement and nourish region’s landscape of learning and research is the idea behind establishing this academic institute with industrial support. It is an innovative step towards preparing youth interested in joining the mainstream of development, by moulding their minds, expanding their comfort zones and boosting confidence to deliver quality results all backed by digital knowledge with online course material.

Photographs 8-1: Existing CSR activities carried out by GSFC

Women development Mid day meal

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Farmers Toll free services, awareness and other facilities

Nursery

Medical Health Camp

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Sports Activity at GSFC Complex

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Table 8-1: Funds utilized Under Corporate Social Responsibility (from 2014- 2018) Drinking Community Year Health Education Skill Development Support to MDM Total (Crores) Water Development

2014-2015 6150000 107331000 1750000 19626000 10688000 145545000

2015-2016 26180000 38140000 9280985 43111015 5500000 122212000

2016-2017 7324000 63274000 9700000 3000000 26696071 109994071 219988142

2017-2018 114766292 7154608 32457526 154378426 308756852

Total 39654000 323511292 27885593 3000000 121890612 280560497 796501994

Note: GSFC is working on CSR projects since its inception. Initially all the activities were undertaken by respective departments due to which a consolidated data is not available. Drinking water details can be received from Utility Dept, Donation from CC Dept, Health from Medical Centre etc. In the above mentioned table we have done many skill development programmes through SVADES. Some projects were handed over to mother organization hence details are not available in other years.

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CHAPTER-9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is an analytical way to make an educated decision regarding the commencement of an industrial activity or similar trade/commercial/infrastructure activity. This involves a comparison of the costs of an action with considerations of the benefits associated with that action. CBA assists the regulators to evaluate the benefits and challenges imposed by the upcoming activity in commercial terms with respective to the impact on the environmental scenario such as human wellbeing, quality of life and environmental wellbeing.

An important component of a CBA is a base situation which is a situation when no changes take place. All decisions are then compared to the base situation. Once the base and a relevant time period are established, benefits and costs can be calculated in terms of human and environmental well-being. In this case, a benefit is defined as anything that increases human well-being, and a cost is anything that decreases it. CBA aims to maximize economic efficiency at a point where marginal benefits and marginal costs are equal.

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CHAPTER-10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) constitutes an important part of the EIA report. The main purpose of EMP is to minimize the identified potential environmental impacts to be generated from the proposed project and to mitigate the consequences. GSFC, on basis of the impacts identified, sets targets to reduce the negative impacts, plans and decides action plan to achieve the target effectively and efficiently. EMP ensures an effective implementation methodology and alternatives for mitigation measures planned/recommended to reduce or eliminate the adverse impacts to maximum possible extent during the operation of the proposed project.

10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) As mentioned in earlier section, EMP is a system to address potential adverse impacts, to instruct project proponent to introduce standards of good practice to be adopted for all project activities.

10.1.1 Objectives of EMP Following are long-term objectives of the Environmental Management Plan for all the environmental attributes:

 To comply with all the regulations stipulated by Central /State Pollution Control Boards related to applicable laws.  To create good working conditions.  To encourage support and conduct developmental works for the purpose of achieving environment standards and to improve methods of environment management.  Streamline environmental activities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness.  To encourage and achieve highest performance and response from individual employees and contractors.  To plan out the complete strategy to take care of stakeholder engagement.  To contribute significantly for sustainable development

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10.1.2 Environment Management Plan Based on the mitigation measures provided for the anticipated environmental impacts and environmental management plan is prepared. Description of administrative aspects like role and responsibilities in the following table are elaborated for ensuring that mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness is monitored as planned. Environment management plan is prepared for valued environmental components like air, water, land, human being and ecology. Details of identified aspect due to proposed activities in the project and its management plan are given in Table 10-1. Table 10-1: Environmental Management Plan Sr. Identifie Mitigation Impact No d Measures Effectiveness Responsibilities Zones . Aspect suggested Air Environment  Ensuring work order has a safety SPM  Controlled compliance  Plant generati traffic condition Manager on and movements 1 - mentioning  Safety emission  Entry for PUC adhering to speed Officer/Sec of HC, Certified limits, having valid urity NOx& CO Vehicles only PUC

Noise Environment  Use of properly certified, tested Near and calibrated internal equipment’s roads  Use of well-  Project during maintained  Ensuring work order Manager/S moveme vehicles and has a safety afety nt of Noise properly compliance  Purchase vehicles, 2 generati designed condition. departmen operation on equipment  t s of Ensuring workers Pumps  Provision on should wear ear  Plant and Anti-Vibration muff and ear plugs manager Compress pads to reduce ors noise generation  Ensure use of PPE like Ear Plugs & ear

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Sr. Identifie Mitigation Impact No d Measures Effectiveness Responsibilities Zones . Aspect suggested muffs

Water Environment Toilets,  Reviewing Sewage  Disposal of Washroo cleaning of 3 generati waste water via Plant Manager ms in the tank/pit as per on soak pit plant schedule Generat  Process water ion of will be sent to Process Manufact  Monitoring of 4 VECL after and uring Unit wastewater treatment from washing quantity and ETP water Quality  Plant  Waste Ensure Incharge water characteristics of  Cooling tower  EC Incharge generati treated effluent blow down will on from Utility within prescribed 5 be directly sent Cooling/ area norms before to VECL for final Steam disposal disposal Blow Down  Flow meter is  Monitoring already installed consumption of at Raw water Consum water SW intake point. 6 ption of  Monitoring Plant Incharge reservoir  RWH practices water reduction in to reduce fresh consumption of water fresh water consumption Overflo  Ensuring SWDs are w of always dry except open Surroundi  Separate storm during monsoon. process ng water drains and  Periodic inspection 7 drains surface process drains water quality in to Plant Incharge mixing water are provided storm water drain with bodies and non-mixing of storm water with process water drain Hazardous and Solid waste Management 8 Generati Within  To store at  To ensure scraps, Plant Incharge

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Sr. Identifie Mitigation Impact No d Measures Effectiveness Responsibilities Zones . Aspect suggested on of site designated place used oil generated scraps& premises and will be sold stored properly, Used Oil to scrap vendors maintain records and used oil will and to disposed off be sent to within stipulated refiners time Social Environment (Infrastructure / Economy)  Controlled Increase vehicular in traffic movement  Record load On (preferably with maintenance of during 10 connectin clearly vehicles entry and Security construct g roads demarcated exit ion and entry/exit) with operatio adequate n phase supervision Employm ent generati  Records of on during Nearby Administration 11  Positive impact employment construct villages head generated ion and operatio n phase

10.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING Monitoring of the compliance of the conditions as stipulated in CC&A is complied. 1. Existing EC: Environment Head to ensure that conditions as mentioned in existing EC are duly complied regularly and ensure its effectiveness by periodic monitoring 2. Existing CC&A: Environment Head to ensure that conditions as mentioned in existing CC&A are duly complied regularly and ensure its effectiveness by periodic monitoring. 3. Post EC condition compliance will be ensured and six monthly compliance reports will be submitted to regional office. MoEFCC of this region.

10.2.2 Cost for Environment Management System Project Proponent has allotted expenditure to be made for EMS which includes capital cost and recurring cost as mentioned in Table 10-2 & Table 10-3. Table 10-2 : Capital Cost for EMS

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Sr. Proposed Component Remarks No. (Rs. in Lakhs) No Stack or vent is 1 Air Environment 0 proposed Minor modifications in 2 Water Environment 0.25 existing ETP like addition of Pumps No hazardous waste Solid & Hazardous Waste generated required to be 3 0 Management stored and sent to TSDF or CHWIF The required green belt is already in place i.e. more than 33% of total plot area. However, GSFC has 4 Green Belt Development 0 planned to plant required saplings each year for density and survival of the other trees under Green Belt Program Adequate PPE’s are 5 Occupational Health & Safety 0 available at existing site Total 0.25 Table 10-3 : Recurring Cost for EMS Proposed Remarks Sr. Component (Rs. in Lakhs/ No. Annum) No Stack or vent is 1 Air Environment 0 proposed 2 Water Environment 0.05 Maintained cost of pumps No major hazardous waste generated required to be Solid & Hazardous Waste sent to TSDF or CHWIF, 3 0 Management hence membership cost is not required for proposed project The required green belt is already in place i.e. more than 33% of total plot area. 4 Green Belt Development 0 However, GSFC has planned to plant required saplings each year for density and

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Proposed Remarks Sr. Component (Rs. in Lakhs/ No. Annum) survival of the other trees under Central Green Belt Program 5 Occupational Health & Safety 00 -- Total 0.05

10.3 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT

10.3.1 Green Belt Development Greenbelt areas have been proved to be an ideal place for diversified flora and fauna and it will improve air quality within premises, act as barrier for noise propagation and also add aesthetic beauty of the industrial area. GSFC has already develop 118.70 Hectares (more than 33%) greenbelt area of total land i.e. 328 Ha. The company developed green belt along the periphery of the plant site and in common premises available outside the company premises, township after consultation with horticulture expert. Domestic species suitable for the local climatic conditions, perennial and evergreen trees, Air pollution resistive plants will be considered to be planted in the proposed greenbelt area. The following points will be considered for selection of plants species to be grown:  Greenbelt absorbs both gaseous as well as particulate pollutants to a great extent. Thus, removes/reduce pollutant from the atmosphere. For absorbance of gases, the duration of the foliage should be longer.  Characteristics of tree/plants including shapes of crowns considered necessary for effective removal of dust particles.  Greenbelt/Plant species having good root system will be selected, so that soil erosion rates can be controlled significantly.

Nos. of tress covering approximate and location is provided in Table 10-4

Table 10-4: Details of Plantation in entire GSFC complex BL: Boundary Line, OBL: Outside Boundary Line Regular monitoring and care is/will be taken with all necessary works like thick plantation, re-plantation (if required), pest control and other allied factors to achieve adequate growth of greenbelt. Details of types of trees and plantation in GSFC is provided in Table 10-5

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Table 10-5: Type of Plantation at GSFC Road Ornamen Palm Fruit Flowerin Medicina Cactus Bul Creeper Side tal plants Plants Plants g Plants l Plants b s Tree Arjun(Sa Alocassia Areca Almond Aboli Ajamo Grafte Ca Alamen dad) palm d na da Ashoka Acalipha Bismaki Coconu Adenium Alovera Euphor Lily Bignoni a t bia a Venusta Bakam Aglonima Chamed Custrud Bahumia Ardushi Self - Clero- Neem oria apple rooted dendron Banyan Alpinia Cycus Guava Bouganv Aspergus succul - Madhu Plant Rubra eil ent malti Billi Alpinia Fishtail Italian Cordia Baheda - - Money Varigated lemon plant Borasalli Arelia Foxtail Jamun cuphia Black - - Vadellia pepeer Champo Bamboo Jambia Kagdile Dadlican Brahmi - - Thumbe Grass mon thus rgia grandifl ora Garmalo Birbaljia Kentia Mango Dayking Bryophyl - - Parda um veil Gulmoha Brassia Latina Sapota Deshi Fudino - - Jeemon r rose sia Gultora Chlorophy Nolino Sarbati Devchakl Har - - Vedellia tum lemon i sankal creeper Jerul Chocholat Phoenix setur Galphem Kadi - - - e Plant ia neemkari yatu Kadam Coleus Pichardi - Gardenia Kevdo - - - a Mahoga Cordyline Raffis - Garbera Lindi - - - ni Atropurpu paper rea Neem Croton Royal - Gulmahe Nagarveil - - - di Paltofor Diphanba Shampi - Hibiscus Parijatak - - - um ccia on Pendula Dreacena Table - Ixora Stevia - - - Pipal Eranthem Thraix - Jasmine Tulsi - - - um

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Road Ornamen Palm Fruit Flowerin Medicina Cactus Bul Creeper Side tal plants Plants Plants g Plants l Plants b s Tree Putranjiv Exoclodia Travelle - Jetropha - - - - a Bichor r Saliparni Fern Triangle - Jui - - - - Saptapar Ficus umbrell - Kamini - - - - ni a Saru Furkeria - - Lantana - - - - Umedo - Golden - - Musand - - - - duranta a - Graptoph - - Nerium - - - - ylum - Helicornia - - Pentas - - - - - Hemisghr - - Plumbeg - - - - aphis o capensis - - - - Ratrani - - - - The required green belt is already in place i.e. more than 33% of total plot area. However, GSFC has planned to plant required saplings each year for density and survival of the other trees under Central Green Belt Program. Hence, no separate budget for the green belt development plan for Nylon 6 has been proposed. Photographs of Existing Greenbelt is provided in Photographs 10-1.

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Photographs 10-1: Existing Green Cover at the site

10.3.2 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme Rain Water can be harvested either storing in containers for ready use or charged into soil for withdrawal later i.e. ground water recharging. Rain Water Harvesting System exists at the Guest House, Science Foundation Building and Township’s residential areas with well water recharging, Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting and Rain water harvesting ponds. Further to this, GSFC has constructed 16 water harvesting structure (Recharge well & Furrat system) in phase manner in 2009 & 2012. The filtrations rate is in the in the range of 65-70

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M3/ Hr. of each wells. Four ponds have also been dug out to store the rain water runoff and percolate the same. The existing RWH system at GSFC is shown in Photographs 10-2 Photographs 10-2: Rain water Harvesting

Furrat System Recharge Well

Since existing RWH system is well developed and adequate for existing run-off water storage/harvesting no new RWH system is being suggested from Nylon-6 Chips Plant project.

10.3.3 Concept of Waste Minimization, Recycle, Reuse / Recover, Energy Conservation and Natural Resource Conservation

Waste Minimization  Cleaner Production (CP) activities & techniques which can be implemented by minor change in process, handling practice of raw material as well as wastes to be generated, elimination of pollutants at or near the source etc.  A designated raw material storage area is already provided for better handling.  Proper handling, loading and unloading practices shall be followed for reducing material wastage.  Self-cleaning screw of twin screw extruder will ensure lower mixed grade generation during change over in process. The minor mixed grade generated will be recycled into the process.

Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse  Efficient cooling towers are being planned to reduce evaporation losses.  Used oil will be sent to registered refiners

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Energy Conservation

 In proposed plant, instead of chilled water soft water from R.O plant via cooling tower will be used for cooling purpose, which will result into conservation of Power & Raw Water  GSFC has installed 152.8 MW Wind Farm in Kucchh & Saurashtra region, the same is utilized in Baroda & Sikka Unit.  Use of energy efficient appliances  Major initiatives including installation of VFD’s  Energy efficient machineries, fixtures and equipment will be used during the construction and operation phase as far as possible.  Periodic monitoring of unit/plant/department wise for energy consumption  Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy used for desired comfort levels,  Promoting awareness on energy conservation within the premises and usage of solar heaters  Training staff on methods of energy conservation and to be vigilant to such opportunities  Solar Power Plant of 10 MW is also under execution stage at Charanka Patan  Regular energy conservation initiatives are/will be taken to reduce energy consumption

10.3.4 SOCIAL WELFARE & UPLIFTMENT PLAN/ CER

The company also proposes to carry out social welfare activities for the welfare of local community. The company has proposed a detailed Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Plan. Under this plan, the proponent has allocated a budget of Rs. 20 lakhs to be spent within a span of 5 years in nearby villages like Dashrath, Karachiya, Dumad, Bajwa, Undera . Activities under the following areas have been identified and shall be carried out:

 Education and Youth Development  Infrastructure Development  Miscellaneous activities  Social – Awareness  Health – Awareness

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) As per latest OM No. F. No.22-65/2017-IA, dated 1st May, 2018, the fund allocation for the CER is Rs. 20 lakhs (0.20 Cr.) (1.0% of Additional Capital Investment of Rs. 20 Crore for

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GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT undertaking the Socio Economic development activities. Budget with break up for initial three years is provided in Table 10-6. Table 10-6: Budget Break-up for CER Activities of 5 years Budget (Rs. Lakh) Sr. Planned activities under CER as 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th No per specific needs at nearest year year year year Year Total . villages (20- (21- (22- (23- (24- 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) Villages: Dashrath, Karachiya, Dumad, Bajwa, Undera 1 Education- Smart Class Projects 2 2.5 0 0 0 5.0 2 Infrastructure-Sanitation Blocks 2 0 1.5 1 1 5.0 Health- Medical camp at nearby 3 1 1 3 0 0 5 villages Environment- Distribution of 4 1 1 1 2 0 5 sapling Grand Total ~6 ~5 ~5 ~3 ~1 ~20

10.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF WORKERS

10.4.1 Noise Noise will be regularly monitored at plant boundary and near high noise generating equipment against workplace monitoring requirement as per Factory Act. All Workmen working in high noise areas are/ will be provided with ear plug, ear muff etc. where noise levels excess of 80 dbA.

10.4.2 Heat The project does not envisage conditions that could lead to excess heating. Consequently, special requirements for protection against heat stress are not anticipated. However, the following shall be carried out:

 Ventilation shall be provided to take care of heat evacuation. An air-exchange ratio of at least 6 will be maintained at all times  Drinking water availability shall be ensured at several locations within the plant to ensure workers have easy access to the same  In case of occasional handling of heated equipment or materials, suitable PPEs such as heat resistant gloves will be used.

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10.4.3 Dust, other Chemicals and Metals being suspended in the Environment Workmen are/ will be provided with appropriate PPEs, like nose musk / nose respirator, gloves, helmets, protective uniform and clothing, eye protections etc.

10.4.4 Occupational Hazards specific Pre-Placement and Periodical Health Checkup As per policy and norms all of the workmen are/ will be put to medical examination periodically as per Factory Act and based on the medical report actions is/ shall be taken.

10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL The company is/ will have a system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or stakeholders at large. The reporting mechanism is detailed in this section. Organogram of environment management cell is as shown in Figure 10-1

Figure 10-1: Organogram of Environment Management Cell

10.5.1 INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY (Covering Responsible care, Quality, Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Energy) Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC), engaged in the business of Fertilizers, Chemicals and industrial Products are committed to customer satisfaction, guiding principles of Responsible Care and continual improvement in our integrated Management System and performance.

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To achieve this, we commit ourselves to:  Comply with all applicable legislation and other requirements to which we subscribe;  Conserve natural resource in particular water, raw materials and promote the development of green surroundings;  Incorporate suitable technologies & method for improvement in quality, energy efficiency & protection of environment including prevention of pollution and prevention of injury & ill health.  Eliminate, minimize or control the environmental aspects as well as occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and risks;  Provide high degree of safety promotion and encourage safe behavior among all;  Proactively monitor the incidents, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, hygiene as well as promptly report and act on such conditions;  Ensuring availability of information and all necessary resources to achieve objectives & targets Comply work procedures with self-discipline and hold everyone accountable for their responsibility;  Promote & support procurement of energy efficient system and usage of renewable energy, Wherever feasible;

Strengthen awareness, skills and competence of employees and contractors' workmen and also foster dialogue with vendors, customers and community.

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CHAPTER-11 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

11.1 INTRODUCTION GSFC intends for the capacity enhancement & expansion project of manufacturing Nylon-6 Chips Plant at existing Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Baroda Unit located at Fertilizer Nagar, Vadodara, and State Gujarat. The proponent proposes to expand the existing capacity of:

 Nylon-6 Chips Plant from 24425 MTPA after expansion by 20820 MTPA total production will be 45245 MTPA.

11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is classified as Category “B” project. The proposed project falls under 5 (e), “Petrochemical based processing – Manufacturing/Fabrication,’’ as per Schedule in EIA Notification 2006, as amended till date.

11.3 PROPOSED PROJECT The existing and proposed production capacity is provided in Table 11-1. Table 11-1: Existing and Proposed Production Capacity Existing Additional Total after Product CAS no. Production Production Expansion Capacity (MTPA) Capacity (MTPA) (MTPA) Nylon-6 25038-54-4 24425 20820 45245 Chips The brief description of the project is given in Table 11-2. Table 11-2: Project description Sr. Details Description No. General Description 1 Nature Petrochemical Based Processing 2 Products Nylon 6 Chips Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) 4 Location Fertilizer Nagar, Tal.& Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat State Co-ordinates of the Project Site 5 Latitude/Longitude Code Latitude Longitude

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Sr. Details Description No. A 22°22'28.67"N 73° 9'3.92"E B 22°22'28.91"N 73° 9'4.27"E C 22°22'28.66"N 73° 9'4.60"E D 22°22'29.02"N 73° 9'5.12"E E 22°22'28.61"N 73° 9'5.56"E F 22°22'27.92"N 73° 9'4.65"E

Nylon 6 Plant area: 0.0813 Ha. 6 Plot Area Total Plot area of GSFC complex: 328 Ha. 7 Cost of the project Approx. INR 20.00 Cr. Utilities Existing 76 MW After proposed expansion: 77.4 MW 1 Power Sourced from Wind Mill/Cogeneration Plant/MGVCL. Existing 1 D.G set of 562.5 kVA will be used during emergency. Existing: 32051 KLD GSFC Complex, Proposed: 36.95 KLD 3 Water sourced from French Well (4 Nos.) in Mahi River (GSFC’s own source). Existing: 5000 Nos. Proposed:19 Nos.(Construction Phase:15 4 Manpower Nos., Operation Phase:04 Nos. After Expansion: 5019 Nos. Process Description The manufacturing process involves mixing and blending of Nylon 6 chips to get compounded chips and recipe is developed in-house and includes major equipment’s like extruder. No reaction is involved in proposed manufacturing activity. The process steps involves continuous or Batch, addition of molten lactam & additives followed by Polymerization and Chips Production which are extracted dried and bagged. Infrastructure The existing unit has sufficient infrastructure/utilities to support the proposed expansion.

11.3.1 Air Emissions & Control There will be NO flue gas & Process gas emission from proposed project, existing utilities will be utilized for proposed project.

11.3.2 Noise Noise generation sources are: Compressor, Pumps, FD-ID Fan, Vehicular movement for transportation of raw material and product.

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11.3.3 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal • At present the waste water generation of existing Nylon 6 Chips Plant is 135 KLD, the additional waste water generation from Nylon 6 Chips Plant is 22.7 KLD, after expansion the waste water generation of Nylon 6 Chips Plant will be 157.7 KLD. • The 104.4 KLD of process & washing water will be treated in existing ETP-I and further sent to VECL. The waste water from utilities will be sent directly to VECL. • The existing sewage generation is 4 KLD, additional sewage generation is 0.5 KLD, after proposed expansion the sewage generation will be 4.5 KLD. The sewage water will be disposed off into existing soak pit of Nylon 6 plant. • The existing waste water generation of GSFC complex is 13989 KLD, after expansion of Nylon 6 project the overall waste water generation of GSFC Complex will be 14011.2 KLD Industrial. • GSFC has got the permission of GATL project with effluent disposal quantity into VECL of 30 KLD. The GATL project was never commissioned, hence GSFC will surrender the 30 KLD of existing available quantity against proposed 22.2 KLD of effluent generation from Nylon 6 Chips project. • The effluent going to VECL will be 13981.2 KLD (14011.2 KLD - 30 KLD) after expansion i.e effluent discharge will be reduced by 7.8 KLD from existing discharge quantity. No additional effluent will be discharged into VECL after proposed expansion. • GSFC will surrender the waste water disposal quantity of 30 KLD available with it in the name of GATL project which was never commissioned, against the proposed 22.2 KLD of effluent disposal.

11.3.4 Hazardous & Other Solid Waste Hazardous Waste: Only Used oil will be generated from proposed project. It will be disposed by sale to registered refiners.

11.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

11.4.1 Study Period, Area & Monitoring/Sampling Locations As per the ToR obtained from SEIAA dated 01.04.2019, in ToR point No. 27 baseline studies to be conducted within the study area of 5 km radius, however we have collected the baseline studies within 10 km radius. The baseline environmental study has been conducted for the period 1st March 2018 to 31th May 2018.

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Total eight ambient air samples, seven groundwater samples, four soil samples and four surface water samples were collected. Noise monitoring was carried out at eight different locations. Summary of results is as under:

11.4.2 Land Use and Land Cover Land use of study area is classified as Water Body 1.05%), Agriculture, land (42.93%), Range Land (26.7%), Barren Land (11.64%) & Settlement (17.67%).

11.4.3 Micro Meteorology Micrometeorological data were collected by using the weather station as per CPCB guideline which was installed near project site. Following are the observations:

 During the study period minimum temperature was recorded 19.0oC on 10th Mar 2018 and maximum temperature was recorded as 44.4oC on 11th May 2018.  minimum Humidity was recorded 10% on 16th May 2018 and maximum Humidity was recorded as 84% on 17th May 2018.  Wind speed was observed from 0.1 to 14.5 km/hr in the month of March 2018, from 0.1 to 15.0 km/hr in the month of April 2018 and from 0.1 to 23.4 km/hr in the Month of May 2018.

11.4.4 Ambient Air Quality The broad findings of the ambient air quality monitoring are:

3.  PM10 was observed in the range of 62.7 – 86.2 µg/m Maximum concentration of

PM10 was found at Asoj Village and minimum concentration at Laxmipura Village during the study period. 3  PM2.5 was observed in the range of 32.1 – 46.2 µg/m . Maximum concentration of

PM2.5 was found at Asoj Village and minimum concentration at Laxmipura Village during the study period. 3  SO2 concentration was observed in the range of 8.5 -16.8 µg/m , which is well within the standard limit. 3 NOx concentration in was observed in the range of 13.7- 20.8 µg/m , which is well within the standard limit. 3  Concentration of NH3 ranged from 1.0 -2.9 µg/m , which is well within the limit. Sampling and analysis of HF and Total Fluoride was also carried out and the results were found in the range <0.3 – 0.8 µg/m3 and <0.3 – 1.9 µg/m3.

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11.4.5 Noise Level The broad findings of the noise level monitoring are:

 Equivalent noise level was recorded in the range of 62.1 to 70.4 dB (A) at Project Site and it is 49.8 to 50.6 dB (A) in residential area during day time.  Equivalent noise level was recorded in the range of 57.4 to 65.1dB (A) at Project Site and it is 42.1 to 42.8 dB (A) in residential area during night time.  Noise level monitoring was carried out 1 m away from National Highway- 48 and equivalent noise level was recorded 78.6 dB (A) during day time and 73.8 dB (A) during night time as per factory act 1948 noise level exposure limit for 8 hrs.is 90 dB (A).

11.4.6 Soil Quality  The soils are categorized as sandy loam to sandy clay loam based on different soil separates (sand, silt and clay).  Soil have moderate water holding capacity (53.50 to 60.2 %) and porosity varied from 48.6 – 50.20 %, but moderate drainage capacity as texture is clay at the site as > 70 % is clay+ silt.  The soil is categorized as deep black having > 1m depth. The CEC (23.1 to 42.6 meq/100 g) of soil indicated that soils are having moderate (21 to 50 meq/100 g) productivity potential. The pH ranged from 7.42 to 8.22 during the study period.  The soil EC varied from 0.6 to 1.4 dS/m and ESP ranged from 4.3 to 8.0. These parameters indicate that soils are neutral to alkaline (pH 7.8 to 8.5) in reaction, non- saline (EC < 0.8 dS/m) to saline (EC >0.8 dS/m) and non-sodic, as pH is <8.5 and ESP is < 15. Among exchangeable basic cations, predominance of calcium (12.1 to 20.2 meq/100 gm) was seen followed by magnesium (9.4 to 18.60 meq/100 g), sodium (1.0 to 3.1 meq/100 gm) and potassium (0.6 to1.2 meq/100 gm).  The loss on ignition (0.82 to 1.1 % OC) indicate that soils are high (>0.75 % OC) in organic carbon status. This shows that soils are high in nitrogen status.  Considering only 2% available phosphorus based on total P, soils are classified as

poor (>28 kg P2O5/ha) in available P. On the basis of exchangeable potassium values

soils are categorized as medium (140-280 kg K2O/ha) to high (>280 kg K2O/ha) in potassium status. The results relating to total Fe, Cu, Cr, B and Zn do not show alarming concentrations in different soil samples.

11.4.7 Groundwater Quality The test results were compared with the Drinking Water Specification: IS: 10500, 1992 (Reaffirmed 2012) and it is summarized as under.

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 The pH was observed in the range of 6.72– 8.15, which meets with drinking water norms.  Turbidity was found in the range of 1.0 – 2.4 NTU.  Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) were recorded in the range of 574 - 1208 mg/L with minimum at Asoj village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Conductivity varies from 862 to 1814 µmho/cm. The ratio of TDS to conductivity was observed in the range of 0.6 to 0.65 which is within the desired range.  Total Hardness was in the range of 258- 732 mg/L with minimum at Nandesari village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Total Alkalinity was found in the range of 252 - 440 mg/L with minimum at Nandesari village and maximum at Bajwa village.

 Chloride was found in the range of 155 to 274 mg/L and Sulphate varies from18.4 to 287 mg/L.  DO is one of the important parameter which denotes towards the organic contamination in water and results were found in the range of 5.3 to 5.6 mg/L.  Iron was found in the range of 0.14-0.33 mg/L with minimum at Asoj village and maximum at Dashrath village.  Testing of other heavy metal parameter was also carried out and all the results were found well within the limit.  As microbiological parameters MPN analysis was also carried out and it was found Nil.

11.4.8 Surface water Quality The following description is based on the analysis of the samples:

 During the analysis pH of the samples was found in the range of 6.81-8.08.  TDS analysis was also carried out for surface water sample and it was found in the range of 358-1112 mg/L.  TSS was found in the range of 10 – 14 mg/L.  Total Hardness ranges from 210– 600 mg/L with maximum in the water sample of Ranoli village and minimum in Laxmipura.  DO is one of the important parameter to indicate towards the contamination of organic matter. DO level decreases as soon as organic contamination increases. During analysis DO was found in the range of 4.6-5.0 mg/L.  COD and BOD analysis was also carried out during the study period and results were found more than the expected value. Various literatures show that BOD should be less than 4.0 mg/L for the better survival of aquatic life.  Total Nitrogen was found in the range of 1.1 – 2.7 mg/L.

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 Heavy metal analysis was also carried out and the Iron content was found in the range of 0.12- 0.42 mg/L.  MPN test was also carried out for this surface water sample and it was found positive. It indicates towards the faecal contamination in surface water body.

11.4.9 Ecology and Biodiversity  The study area covers largely an Agriculture Land like Fallow Land, Crop Land and Orchard/Trees are covering around 10.58%, 17.37% and 14.98% respectively.  The manmade habitat for fauna like Sayaji Baugh (Garden) and domesticated trees along the road, houses and some degraded forest in the study area are also observed.  Peafowl (bird), flap shell Indian turtle and crocodile (reptile) are protected under Schedule- I as per Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 in which peafowl is very common and turtle is restricted to Sursagar Lake located at (7-8 Kms) heart of the city while crocodile is restricted to Vishwamitri River (7-8 Kms) as these are the niche for the turtle and crocodile.  Avifauna is common as in almost area have the domesticated trees and sparse vegetation. No national park or wild life sanctuary is located in 10 km radius from the projects.  The schedule –I specie has to be protected and not to be disturbed at all as per the provision of Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, however no impact envisaged on these species due to expansion of Nylon-6 Plant in the GSFC complex as it is located in Notified GIDC area.

11.4.10 Socio Economic The summary of the social survey for the study area is provided as below:

 Population and its distribution: There are 35 villages, with a total population of 1,63,219 persons. The Population density in the study area varies from 169 - 5032 person/sq.  Sex ratio: It is in the range of 823 - 1068 (number of females per 1000 males) with lowest in Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) and highest in Dajipura village.  Literacy Rate: Among all the villages of study area Petro-Chemical Complex (INA) is having high literacy rate i.e. 91.39 %. There is not much difference between female literacy rate and male literacy rate in the study area.  Economic Aspects: Almost all the villages have more than 50 % people as non- workers. It indicates that the problem of unemployment can be solved by providing proper training and education. There is also need to establish more industries so that maximum number of employment can be generated.

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11.5 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

11.5.1 Air Environment The proposed expansion project involves the capacity enhancement and expansion of existing Nylon 6 Chips Plant. There shall be no additional stack and vent. Due to proposed project 6 vehicles will increase on daily basis.

11.5.2 Noise Environment Due to the proposed activities the noise will be generated from Vehicular movement and heavy fabrication work during construction phase and from vehicular movement for products & raw materials transportation during operation phase. This impact of noise will be very negligible. Control measures will be provided. These include passive and active controls such as noise barriers (hollow blocks) enclosure. Where this is not possible, control measures in the form of use of suitable PPE (ear muffs or ear plugs) will be provided.

11.5.3 Water Environment Surface Water: The proposed unit does not involve disposal of effluent on land directly. The effluent after getting treated will be sent to VECL through underground drainage pipeline. Only domestic wastewater generated will be disposed off into soak pit. Ground Water: Impact on groundwater environment is envisaged due to project activities due to mixing of process water with storm water drains. Mitigation measures suggested are:

 Separate drain for storm water with parapet wall and bumps is already provided.  There is a separate effluent pipeline laid from Nylon 6 Plant to ETP-I to avoid mixing of storm water with effluent, same pipeline will be used for conveying proposed effluent to ETP-I.  The plant is closed and covered hence there is/will be no chances of ingress of storm water to effluent pit.

11.5.4 Land Environment Since the proposed expansion will be carried out within existing premises, so there is no additional land requirement. Land clearance will be done leading to removal of top soil as there are no shrubs or trees present at site, the excavated soil will be used for greenbelt management.

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11.5.5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management The debris generated from the excavation and paving of site during construction phase will be used for filling low lying area. Hazardous Waste: Used Oil will be collected, stored, transported, and disposed as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

11.5.6 Biological Environment There are no floral or faunal habitats on the site, the site is barren and no clearance of vegetation is envisaged. There will be no emission from the proposed project hence there will be no impact on biological environment.

Green Belt Development The existing unit already has well developed greenbelt comprising of many plant species spread over an area of 118.7 Ha (36 %).

11.5.7 Socio-Economic Environment While assessing the socio-economic and sociological impact including health impacts to surrounding population, the upcoming project will bring job opportunities for the local people.

11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN The following will be monitored on a regular basis during operation phase to ensure that a high level of environmental performance is maintained:

 Ambient air monitoring will be carried out during operation phase within site premises and nearby villages, once every season.  Groundwater sample from site or nearby location once every season  Post project sampling and effect on baseline data generated during construction and operation phase.  The general effectiveness of pollution control measures shall also be monitored.

11.6.1 Socio Economic Development Activities Socio-economic development activities towards community welfare in the field of education, health care services, & infrastructure development programs in the study area is/will be based on the need of the community.

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11.6.2 Risk Assessment & OH&S

Risk Assessment Risk Assessment has been carried out using methodology HIRA (Hazard Identification & risk Assessment). The activities identified from the phases are like Construction, Operation of equipment and Transportation & Handling of Raw Materials & Products. The main Hazards are like Burn (Molten Caprolactam), Mechanical Hazard (rotary Equipment) etc. Mitigation measures are suggested to reduce initial risk to residual risk (Acceptable Risk). Comprehensive existing Safety/Control measures are indicated to approach the Hazard prevention. Company has well developed and updated On Site Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Management Plan, Which deals all kind of Associated Hazards and Control Action with Statutory requirement and fulfil the Fire control Accessories.

Occupation Health and Safety For hazards during construction, erection and operation & maintenance phases, GSFC has well organized OHC inside the Plant Premises equipped with First-aid kits to cater any emergency. OHC has 24X7 a qualified Doctor is appointed as FMO (factory medical Officer) medical officer and male nurse.

11.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Management Plan for suggested mitigation measures and monitoring plan will include:

 Review of Compliance of EMP and statutory conditions in the management meeting  Preparation and timely submission of required statutory reports & Cess  Proper hazardous waste inventory accounting by HSE department  Reviewing annual performance of EHS in management review meeting An Environmental Management Cell with adequate professional expertise and resources shall be established to discharge responsibilities related to environmental management including statutory compliance, pollution prevention, environmental monitoring, etc.

11.8 CONCLUSION Based on the EIA study conducted in Summer Season of 2018 and as per terms of reference given by SEAC dated 01.04.2019 the following highlights emerge:

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 There are no Protected Areas, Eco-sensitive areas, Interstate boundaries and international boundaries located in 10 kms of study area from the proposed project site.  There will be negligible pollution potential on air, water and noise environment, which, with the implementation of the mitigation measures and EMP, can be reduced considerably.  The proposed project activities will have positive beneficial effect on the local population, economic output and other related facilities viz. employment, development of business, transportation etc.  Rapid risk assessment including emergency response plan and DMP has been prepared to handle any sort of emergencies. Looking to the overall project justification, process, pollution potential and pollution prevention measures /technologies installed by proponent, environmental management activities of proponent; the proposed project would be environmentally acceptable, in compliance with environmental legislation and standards.

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CHAPTER-12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

12.1 COMPANY PROFILE M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is a Surat based company; one of the leading and multidiscipline Environmental Engineering & Consulting firms of the region. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was founded by Mr. Jayesh S. Patel & Mrs. Archana J. Patel on May 7, 2008 and M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was registered under the companies Act on May 7, 2008. Office having 6,756 Sq. Ft. of area covering EC/EIA Department, R&D Centre (Environmental Laboratory), Consent (CTE & CC&A) Department, ETP/Civil Department and Account Department, Library, Conference Room and Administration Department, etc. with experienced and qualified staff to render services in the field of Environmental Engineering & Consulting to various types of industries. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has a well-established track record in monitoring legislation and developing and implementing strategies for organizations that enable them to manage the impact of environmental issues on their business. The company has built a reputation for delivering innovative and practical solutions to environment related business issues. These solutions help our clients to achieve successful business outcomes and make sustainable environment serving improvements within their business operations. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation by NABL, New Delhi for the Competence Testing & Calibration Laboratories on June 24, 2008 and submitted the application (Version No. 10) to NABL, New Delhi for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 registration on October 7, 2008. After final assessment and Non- Conformances resolved and corrective actions taken against the Non-Conformances, Laboratory Department, M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was accredited with the certification of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 on Oct. 15, 2010 and was valid up to Oct. 14, 2012. Re-accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 was received on June 5, 2013 and was valid up to June 4, 2015. Re- accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 was received on Jan. 6, 2016 and was valid up to Jan. 5, 2018. Re- accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 was received on May 28, 2018 and is valid up to May 27, 2020. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for ISO 9001:2008 registration for Quality Management System on December 1, 2009 and submitted the application for ISO 9001:2008 registration on March 4, 2010. After final assessment, M/s.

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Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was certified from ANAB by M/s. Intertek System Certification on May 4, 2010 and it was valid up to May 4, 2013. We were re- certified on May 4, 2013 and it was valid up to May 4, 2016. We were re-certified on May 30, 2016 and it was valid up to Sept. 14, 2018. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. got ISO 9001:2015 from M/s. Equalitas Certifications Ltd. on Dec, 4, 2018 and it is valid up to Dec. 3, 2021. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. got OHSAS 18001:2007 from M/s. Equalitas Certifications Ltd. on March 16, 2019 and it is valid up to March 15, 2022. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for “EIA Consultant Organization” accreditation under National Accreditation Board for Education And Training (NABET)/Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi on January 7, 2010 and submitted the application (Rev. 06) for “EIA Consultant Organization” accreditation under NABET, New Delhi on April 8, 2010. Office assessment was done by external NABET/QCI auditors [Dr. L. Ramakrishnan & Mr. A. K. Gupta (B.Sc. Mechanical Engg.)] on Feb. 3 & 4, 2011. NABET/QCI closed the application of M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. on March 15, 2011. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. filed SCA in Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat against MoEF, QCI & NABET, New Delhi on April 13, 2012. Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat issued stay order against operation of all OMs (related to NABET/QCI Scheme) of MoEF, New Delhi for the company on Jan. 24, 2013. MoEFCC, New Delhi published Notification regarding mandatory implementation accreditation scheme of NABET/QCI on March 3, 2016. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers P. Ltd. along with 11 EIA Consultants of Gujarat filed SCA No. 5312 of 2016 in Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat. Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat gave Stay Order on Apr. 5, 2016 against implementation of Notification dated March 3, 2016 of MoEFCC, New Delhi till further orders. M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers P. Ltd. received the Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Section 23 (2), Rule 62 (1) from Trade Marks Registry, Govt. of India on January 18, 2011 The company’s work is spread all over Gujarat in India & Oman. Company have already prepared 428 Form-1, 347 EIA & EMP reports, 329 Risk Assessment & DMP reports, conducted 84 Public Hearings and obtained 313 Environmental Clearances so far that includes Water related Projects / Pesticide Industry Projects / Textile Industry Projects / Sugar Industry Projects / Chemical Industries / Specialty Chemical Industry Projects / Bulk Drug (API) Industry Projects / Chemical Fertilizer Industry Projects / Cement Plants / Thermal Power Plants / Mining Projects / Infrastructure Projects / Construction Projects / Distilleries / Petrochemical Industry Projects/ SEZ Projects/ CRZ Projects, etc. Company's NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory has conducted Environmental Monitoring & Analysis with Environmental Institute and Gujarat Pollution Control Board in Industrial

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Estates of Ankleshwar, Panoli & Jhagadia. Company is also doing Turnkey/Consulting Projects for M/s. BASF India Ltd. (Unit-2), Ankleshwar (Detail Engineering for Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Reva Proteins Ltd., Jhagadia (Design of Effluent Treatment Plant, supply of mechanical items, Commissioning and operation of Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. GSP Crop Science P. Ltd., Nadesari (Detail Engineering for Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Solvay Specialties India P. Ltd., Panoli (Up gradation of Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Kantha Vibhag Sahkari Khand Udyog Mandali Ltd., Olpad (Turnkey: Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Hindusthan M-I Swaco Ltd., Panoli (Turnkey: Sewage Treatment Plant), M/s. Hindusthan M-I Swaco Ltd., Dahej SEZ (Turnkey: UF & RO Plant), M/s. Colourtex Ind. Ltd., Vilayat (Consultancy for Sewage Treatment Plant), M/s Thermax Ltd., Dahej SEZ (Consultancy for Effluent Treatment and Recycling Plant), M/s. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Dahej SEZ (Consultancy work for ZLD Effluent Treatment Plant and recycling Plant), M/s. Firmenich Aromatics India P. Ltd., Daman (Turnkey: Modification of Effluent Treatment Plant to ZLD), M/s. Gujarat Argo Infrastructure Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd., Mangrol (Industry) (Turnkey: Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Gujarat Argo Infrastructure Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd., Mangrol (Park) (Turnkey: Common Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Panoli Enviro Technology Ltd. (Consultancy for Expansion of Common Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Privi Organics India Ltd., Jhagadia (Turnkey work of Effluent Treatment Plant to ZLD), M/s. Halol Industries Environment & Infrastructure Ltd., Halol (Consultancy for ZLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant), M/s. Parshwnath Pigment Ltd., Padra (Consultancy for Effluent Treatment Plant), etc

1. ABOUT US M/s. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has registered office in one of the top five fastest growing cities of India – Surat. We are one of the most trusted and reliable environmental and engineering consultancy service providers. With complete hold in the related domain and proficiency, we execute our work all over Gujarat region. In addition to engineering consultancy, we also execute turnkey projects for effluent treatment plants at the client's site.

2. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd is One of the leading companies in the region providing high quality services in environmental engineering to the best of client's satisfaction. Possess a well - developed design office with Computer Center and Laboratory -cum- R&D Center to carry out designing and analysis in the field of environmental engineering. Recognized as Schedule-II Environmental Auditor under the Environment Audit Scheme proposed by the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat.

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Listed with Gujarat Pollution Control Board as Consultants and proposing to get enlisted with GPCB as Pollution Control Equipment Suppliers. Going to become a member of Consulting Engineers Association of India. Having well-developed library to render services in the field of environmental auditing, consulting, monitoring and analysis. 3. ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Registered under the companies Act on May 7, 2008. 2. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on Dec. 24, 2008. 3. Certificate of ISO 9001:2008 received on May 4, 2010. Import Export Licence received from Government of India on May 31, 2010. 4. Solvency Certificate of Rs. 1,40,00,000/- received from Bank of India, Gopipura branch, Surat on Sept. 3, 2010. 5. Certificate of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) received on Oct. 15, 2010. 6. Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Section 23 (2), Rule 62 (1) from Trade Marks Registry, Govt. of India on Jan. 18, 2011. 7. Certificate of Authorization as dealer in India received from Spectrum Technologies, Inc., USA on May 1, 2011. 8. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on May 04, 2011. 9. Certificate of ISO 9001:2008 received on April 01, 2013. (Reassessment). And Certificate is valid upto May 04, 2016. 10. Certificate of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) received on June 05, 2013. (Reassessment). And Certificate of NABL is valid upto June 04,2015 11. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on January 4, 2014. (Reassessment). And Certificate of Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor is valid upto January 17, 2017. 4. SERVICE PROVIDE M/s. AQUA-AIR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD. offers following specialized services in Environmental Engineering, Water Supply Engineering and Civil Engineering. 4.1 TURN KEY/BOOT/BOO PROJECTS 4.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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Detailed design Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) Construction Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) Fabrication Recycling Plants (RPs) Piping Zero Discharge Plants (ZDPs) Electrification Incineration System Plants (ISPs) Supply Hazardous waste Storage areas (HWSAs) Erection Secured/ Sanitary Landfill Facilities Testing and Commissioning of Effluent Bio–Medical Waste (BMW) Treatment Treatment Plants (ETPs) Facilities on a turnkey or BOOT/BOO basis. Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)

4.1.2 CIVIL ENGINEERING

Construction of

Water Treatment Plan Elevated Service Reservoirs (ESRs) Sewage Treatment plant Underground Reservoirs (UGRs) Industrial Wastewater Treatment plant Sewage Pumping Stations, etc. 4.2 CONSULTING 4.2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

1. Complete study of the Pollution Problem in industries from wastes generation to disposal and providing necessary technical knowledge like– How including design Zero Discharge Plants (ZDPs) Basic engineering, detailed engineering Recycling plants (RPs) for reuse of water Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) upto maximum extent Tender preparation for Effluent Incineration System Plants (ISPs) for various Treatment Plants (ETPs) for industrial non-biodegradable or toxic industrial wastes wastewater on Consulting basis Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for Design of Hazardous waste Storage area and residential wastewater Consultancy Services for Secured/ Sanitary Landfill Facilities Common Effluent Treatment Plants Design and Consultancy Services for Bio – (CETPs) for more than two industries Medical Waste Treatment Facilities.

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2. Water Supply Distribution System Analysis Tender preparation Design

3. Laboratory Analysis of Air Waste Water Water Industrial Effluent Sewage Industrial Sludge

4. Process Study Reduce the pollution at source Reuse / Recycle effluent

5. Pollution Control Facility Performance study of existing Suggesting scheme for the optimization of the facility

6. Environment Management Environmental Clearance from Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIAs) MoEF Short term (Rapid) New Delhi or DoEF Long term (Comprehensive) Gandhinagar Environmental statements Environmental Auditing

7. Statutory Requirements under Factory Act Safety Audit HAZOP study On-site / Off-site Emergency Plan

8. For Various Energy Conservation Schemes Energy Audit Design

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9. Environmental Management System Preparing Adequacy Report Preparing Efficacy Report

10. Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)

11. Air Monitoring Ambient Air Stack Vent

12. Design of Pollution Control Equipment Cyclone Flash mixers Scrubbers Reaction Vessels Bag Filters, fume extraction systems Clariflocculators Blowers Scrapper Mechanisms Aerators Incinerators Agitators Scrubbers, etc.

13. Pollution Control Effluent Survey Feasibility Studies Environmental review of Pollution control Laboratory bench scale Treatability studies equipment and systems Pilot Plant studies etc.

14. Consulting Service NOC Air Consent Water Consent Hazardous Waste Authorization Application, etc.

15. As per requirements under Factory Act-1948 and Gujarat Factory Rules Monitoring filling up Form-37 Analysis of Work Area Environment

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16. Technical Consultation & assistance to ensure and assure compete Environ-Legal compliance Liaison with statutory bodies in order to Clearance get the required permits Consents

4.3 EQUIPMENT MFG. /TRADING

4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

1. Manufacture and supply of Pollution Control Equipment such as

Incinerators With scrubbers Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units Autoclaves Cyclone Hydro-claves Scrubbers Fixed Aerators Bag Filters Floating Aerators Oil Skimmers Submersible Aerators (EOLO2) Deoiler Pipes Submersible Mixers (RIO or BRIO) API separators Cascade Aerators Vacuum Drum filters Clarifier mechanisms Solid bowl centrifuges Agitators Filter presses Clariflocculator Belt filters Clariflocculator mechanism Reaction vessels Flash mixes Reverse Osmosis, etc.

Oil skimmers

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