UPDATED FORM – 1

SUBMISSION

TO

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS

& CLIMATE CHANGE, NEW DELHI

MOHIT PETROCHEMICALS (P) LTD, (NAGINA ROAD, BIJNOR)

[AMENDMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE]

VILLAGE : FIROZPUR HAFIZ TEHSIL : MOHAMMEDPUR DEOMAL DISTRICT : BIJNOR STATE : UTTAR PRADESH FORM – 1

Sl. Information/ Checklist Details thereof (with approximate No. Confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1 Name of the Project Mohit Petrochemicals (P) Ltd 2 Project Sector Industrial Project (Industry - II) 3 Sr. No in the Schedule Schedule 5(g) under category – A of EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006. 4 Proposed The present proposal is Amendment in EC of 40.0 capacity/Area/length/tonnage to be KLPD Distillery Plant (Molasses Based) : handled/command area/lease Increase in no. of operational days of Distillery from area/number of wells to be drilled. 270 to 330 days

5 New/Expansion/Modernization The present proposal is request for increase in no. of operational days of Distillery from 270 to 330 days 6 Existing capacity / Area Etc EC has been accorded by MOEF to the 40.0 KLD Distillery plant vide order no. J–11011/247/2003 – IA II (I) dated March 10, 2004. 7 Category of project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’. A 8 Does it attract the General condition? If NO yes, please specify. 9 Does it attract the specific condition? If NO yes, please specify 10 Location Village Firozpur Hafiz Block Mohammedpur Deomal Tehsil Bijnore District Bijnore State Uttar Pradesh 11 Nearest railway station/airport along Railway Station: Jhalara Hault Railway Station : 4.57 with distance in Kms. km in North Airport : Jolly grant Airport Dehradun : 154.0 km. 12 Nearest town, City, District Bijnor : 7.51 km in west. Headquarters along with distance in Kms. 13 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Village Panchayat – Firozpur Hafiz Municipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal addresses with telephone nos to be given) 14 Name of the applicant Mohit Petrochemicals (P) Ltd, Vill.: Firozpur Hafiz, Tahsil - Bijnor, Distt. : Bijnor (UP) 15 Registered address 15A/13 Upper Ground Floor, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi-110008 FAX : 011-25886797 Phone No : 011 – 25886798 Address for correspondence Mohit Petrochemicals (P) Ltd, 16 Vill.: Firozpur Hafiz, Tahsil - Bijnor, Distt. : Bijnor (UP) Name Mr Suresh Panwar Designation General Manager Address Mohit Petrochemicals (P) Ltd, Vill.:Firozpur Hafiz , Tahsil - Bijnor, Distt. : Bijnor (UP) Pin Code 246701 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. +919756601966 17 Details of Alternatives sites No alternate sites are considered as the present examined, if any. Location of these proposal is only request for amendment to EC sites should be shown on a topo sheet. accorded vides reference cited above. 18 Interlinked Project No 19 Whether separate application of No interlinked project has been submitted? 20 If yes, date of submission Not applicable 21 If no, reason Present proposal only for amendment to EC. 22 Whether the proposal involves No any approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given.  The forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.  The wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972  The C.R.Z. Notification, 1992 23 Whether there is any Government No any Order/Policy relevant/relation to the site 24 Forest land involved (Hectares) No any 25 Whether there is any litigation No any pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? Name of the Court Case No Orders/directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. 26 Project Cost Rs 52.0 Lakhs (This cost for construction of shed in active bio compost area)

(II) ACTIVITY 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in No The total land acquired for the Distillery unit land use, land cover or topography is 22.0 Acre. including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use For the above unit, Environmental Clearance plan) was accorded by Honorable Ministry vide order no. J-11011/247/2003-IA II (I) dated March 10, 2004. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation No The proposed increase in no. of operational and buildings? days of existing distillery not involves any clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings. Covered shed has been constructed for active bio compost area. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? No N.A. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. No As plant has already been constructed and in bore houses, soil testing? operation, no such investigations or tests are envisaged. 1.5 Construction works? No Covered Shed for active bio compost area has been constructed. 1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are envisaged as the present proposal is only request for amendments to increase of no. of operational days of existing distillery. 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction No NA works or Housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Yes Covered shed has been constructed for active earthworks including linear structures, bio compost area. cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining No No underground works will be involved in or tunneling? present proposal. 1.10 Reclamation works? No No such work will be involved in present proposal. 1.11 Dredging? No No such work will be involved in present proposal. 1.12 Offshore structures? No No such work will be involved in present proposal. 1.13 Production and manufacturing No The process of Fermentation & Distillation processes? already exists and there is no change in production capacity. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or No No additional storage of goods or materials is materials? envisaged. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of Yes The present treatment is Bio-methanation solid waste or liquid effluents? then RO plant followed by MEE, MEE concentrate is being utilized in Bio- composting. MEE Condensate is being recycled into the process. Now we have been constructed covered shed for active bio compost area to avoid contamination in run off during rainy season. In view of the above, we request Honorable Ministry to permit us to operate Distillery for 330 days. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No NA operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No Already existing roads to the factory are construction or operation? being utilized. 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other No Already existing roads to the factory are transport infrastructure including new being utilized. No new roads envisaged as a or altered routes and stations, ports, part of this proposed amendments. airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No Already existing roads to the factory are transport routes or infrastructure being utilized. No closure of roads or leading to changes in traffic diversion is envisaged as a part of this movements? proposed amendment. 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or No Nil. pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, No No impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or hydrology of watercourses or aquifers is aquifers? envisaged. 1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable as no stream crossings exists in the Plant site. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form Yes The total water requirement for the Distillery ground or surface waters? unit is 400.0 m3/day. Industrial Purposes : 380.0 m3/day ( @ 9.5 KL/KL of alcohol ) Domestic : 20.0 m3/day There will not be any increase in water requirement. In fact the water requirement is being reduced due to recycling of MEE condensate. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land No There will not be any change in water bodies surface affecting drainage or run-off? or the land surface affecting drainage or run- off due to the proposed amendments. 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for Yes There will not be increase in traffic during construction, operation or operation as no capacity enhancement is decommissioning? proposed. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No No dismantling or decommissioning or decommissioning or restoration restoration works are envisaged. works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No No decommissioning activities are involved decommissioning which could have an as a part of this proposed amendments impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either No No Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? temporarily or permanently is anticipated 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There will not be any introduction of alien species 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No There will not be loss of native species or diversity? Genetic diversity. 1.31 Any other actions? No Nil 2. Use of natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply) Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or No No additional land is envisaged for the agricultural land (ha) proposed amendment of increase in no. of operational days and change of treatment system. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing Yes The total water requirement for the existing users) unit: KLD Distillery unit is 400.0 m3/day.

Industrial Purposes : 380.0 m3/day (@ 9.5 KL/KL of alcohol) Domestic : 20 m3/day

The water required which is being met from ground water for the plant.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No No usage of minerals is envisaged 2.4 Construction material – stone, No NA aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No - 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Yes Power requirement: 1.0 MW. (source, competing users) Unit: fuel Power is being met through SEB. (MT), energy (MW) \ Fuel; requirement for 8.0 TPH Boiler is Bagasse : 70.0 TPD Biogas : 18200.0 M3 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No Nil appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, Yes Used oil generated is being given to SPCB which are hazardous (as per MSIHC authorized recyclers. rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) . 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or No No effect envisaged affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Yes The existing unit enabled local villagers to get changing living conditions? employment and improved the business opportunities to the locals. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could No No any be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No --

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes. No Not applicable as it is a distillery unit 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or No Municipal waste generated is being disposed commercial wastes) as per rules. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Yes Used oil is being disposed to SPCB Waste Management Rules) authorized recyclers. Other Industrial Wastes 4.4 Surplus product No No any 4.5 Sewage sludge or other sludge from Yes Sewage sludge is being treated in septic tank effluent treatment. and soak pit. 4.6 Construction and demolition wastes No NA 4.7 Redundant machinery or equipment No NA 4.8 Contaminated soil and other materials No NA 4.9 Contaminated soils and other materials No NA 4.10 Agriculture Waste No NA 4.11 Other solid waste Yes Fermenter Sludge : 2.5 Ton/Day Total Fly ash generation : 1.26 Ton/Day 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil Yes A 8.0 TPH Boiler is being used for steam fuels from stationary or mobile which results in emissions. A 31 meter stack sources along with 8.0 TPH boiler, Multi cyclone dust collector and wet scrubber are being installed as APCS. The stack shall be of RCC with internal fire-brick lining. The exhaust gases from the Multi cyclone dust collector and Wet scrubber will be discharged into the atmosphere through a stack of adequate height for effective dispersion of gases into the atmosphere as per CPCB norms for effective dispersion of PM, emissions into the atmosphere. 5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes PM ,NOX,SO2,CO 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes The control measures include concrete / including storage or transport asphalt road construction, water sprinkling, tarpaulin cover on trucks carrying materials and covered storage yard for fuel. 5.4 Emissions from construction No NA activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes During operation impact shall be minimized materials including construction by taking the following measures: materials, sewage and waste  Water sprinkling  Use of dust arresting panels/ sheets  Regular removal of construction waste material  Proper storage of construction material  Use of cover on trucks  Speed limit for vehicles 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No Not applicable open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/N Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. o /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. No All equipment’s installed in the unit are of engines, ventilation plant, crushers standard make manufactured as per noise regulations stipulated by MoEF.

During operation phase, noise has been generated by the operation of pumps, air compressors, boilers, TG set etc. as open structure is there, no abnormal sound level is expected. Persons working in the high noise area have been provided the required earplugs & earmuffs. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No All equipment’s installed in the unit are of standard make manufactured as per noise regulations stipulated by MoEF. The ambient noise levels in the plant are well within the standards stipulated by MoEF. 6.3 From construction or demolition. No There will not be any much noise generation during operation. 6.4 From blasting or piling No Not Applicable. 6.5 From construction or operational No NA traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable 6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/N Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. o /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No Used oil is being disposed to SPCB spillage of hazardous materials authorized recyclers. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other No It is ZERO discharge units. effluents to water or the land No waste water is disposed to outside plant (expected mode and place of premise. Sanitary waste water generated is discharge) being treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. The generated spent wash, presently is being treated by Biomethanation then RO treatment followed bio composting. Secondary effluent like MEE condensate, Boiler blow down , floor washing and cooling tower blow down is being treated in IInd stage reverse osmosis. Permeate from RO is being recycled in the process. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to No Nil air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up No of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc No No such hazardous substances which lead to from storage handling, use or explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, production of hazardous substances handling are being utilized or produced in the existing unit 8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes There are very less chances of natural disaster natural disasters causing causing environmental changes but as per our environmental damage (e.g. floods, proper Disaster management Plan & earthquakes, landslides, cloud burst Environment Management Plan if it will etc)? occur then we will try to minimize the impacts of Natural Disaster on project. 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

Sl.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities confirmation No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of No The existing unit has enabled the local to get supporting facilities, ancillary employment and also increased the business development or development opportunities to the locals stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: -Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) - housing development - extractive industries - supply industries. - other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No All precautionary measures are being taken in the which could have an impact on unit to avoid any impact on plant site. the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes It will increase Ethanol production of the country, developments which in turn in the long run could lead to further industrial development and considerable savings of Petrol.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No The existing unit is an isolated industry and not in proximity to other existing or cluster. A better planned and executed project has planned projects with similar to yield a better result individually. effects.

(III) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY Sl. No. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) of Identity proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under No No any international conventions national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or No River Chhoeya – 200 meter in south sensitive for ecological reasons direction. (Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests) 3 Areas used by protected, No No any important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or No underground waters 5 State, National boundaries No

6 Routes or facilities used by the No public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations No 8 Densely populated or built-up No The proposed project site lies in the vicinity area of town : Bijnor – 7.51 KM 9 Areas occupied by sensitive No Some such areas exist in town : Bijnor – 7.51 man-made land uses (hospitals, km schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, No No such area exists. high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals.) 11 Areas already subjected to No No such area exists. pollution or environmental damage (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural No The proposed project area lies in Zone IV hazard which could cause the Seismic area. All necessary design be Proiect to present considerations ro@ environmental problems structures shall (earthquakes, be incorporated in the design subsidence, ofthe project. landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given in the application true to the best of and enclosures are my knowledge and belief and I am u*u." Ihu, if any parrof the data submitted is found to be false or and information misleadin g at any stage, rhe project wilt given, if any to the project be rejected and clearance will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date:10-03-2017 Place : Bijnor

Signature of the applicant Authorized Signatory (Name: panwar Suresh ) Mohit Petro chemicals (p) Ltd Bijnore, Uttar pradesh