FINAL REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FOR PROPOSED EXPANSION OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN & ALKYD RESIN MANUFACTURING (FROM 1200 TPM TO 3500 TPM)

NATURAL PETROCHEMICALS PVT. LTD. S No. 443, Village: Bhimasar, Anjar-Bhimasar Road, Taluka: Anjar, District: Kutch, Gujarat.

Prepared By:

(QCI-NABET ACCREDITED EIA CONSULTANT) 3rd Floor, Akashganga Complex, B/s. Suvidha Shopping Centre, Nr. Parimal Underpass, Paldi, AHMEDABAD-380 007, Gujarat. Telefax: (079) 2665 0473, 2665 0878; E-mail: [email protected]

April, 2015

EIA-EMP REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents i List of Tables vii List of Figures x List of Annexure xii List of Abbreviations xiii List of Symbols / Notations xiv

Copy of TOR issued by MoEF xv TOR Compliance xxi

CONTENTS

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CHAPTER – 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble 1.1 1.2 Promoters & their Background 1.1 1.3 Need of the EIA study 1.2 1.4 Objectives of EIA Study 1.3 1.5 Purpose of EIA Study 1.3 1.6 Structure of Report 1.4 1.7 Regulatory Framework 1.6

CHAPTER – 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Preamble 2.1 2.2 Justification of the Project 2.1 2.3 Project Location 2.2 2.4 Justification of site selection 2.7 2.5 Product Profile 2.7

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SR. PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 2.6 Manufacturing Process 2.8 2.7 Solvent Requirements & Recovery System 2.13 2.8 Details of Raw materials 2.13 2.9 Energy Balance 2.14 2.10 Resource Requirements 2.15 2.10.1 Land 2.15 2.10.2 Machineries & Utilities 2.18 2.10.3 Capital Cost 2.19 2.10.4 Power / Electricity 2.19 2.10.5 Water 2.19 2.10.6 Fuel 2.20 2.10.7 Man Power 2.20 2.11 Pollution Potential & Management 2.21 2.11.1 Water Pollution 2.21 2.11.2 Air Pollution 2.26 2.11.3 Hazardous waste 2.28 2.11.4 Noise & Vibration 2.29

CHAPTER – 3: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

3.1 Preamble 3.1 3.2 Approach & methodology of baseline study 3.1 3.2.1 Study Area 3.1 3.2.2 Study Period 3.1 3.2.3 Sampling Location 3.2 3.2.4 Frequency of Monitoring 3.4 3.2.5 Method of Sampling & Analysis 3.4 3.3 Baseline environment 3.5 3.3.1 Topography & Geology 3.6 3.3.2 Seismology 3.6 3.3.3 Land use Pattern 3.6 3.3.4 Meteorology 3.10

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SR. PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 3.3.4.1 Temperature 3.11 3.3.4.2 Humidity 3.12 3.3.4.3 Cloudiness 3.12 3.3.4.4 Wind Speed & Wind Direction 3.12 3.3.4.5 Rainfall 3.12 3.3.4.6 Mixing Height 3.12 3.3.5 Micrometeorology 3.13 3.3.6 Ambient Air Quality 3.15 3.3.7 Hydrology 3.17 3.3.8 Soil Quality 3.23 3.3.9 Noise Level 3.25 3.3.10 Ecological Status 3.26 3.3.10.1 Flora 3.26 3.3.10.2 Fauna 3.30 3.3.11 Socio-economic Structure 3.34 3.3.11.1 Population Growth 3.34 3.3.11.2 Literacy 3.35 3.3.11.3 Occupational Structure 3.38 3.3.11.4 Infrastructural Facilities 3.38

CHAPTER- 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Preamble 4.1 4.2 Identification of Environmental Impacts 4.1 4.2.1 Construction Phase 4.2 4.2.2 Operation Phase 4.2 4.3 Prediction of Environmental Impacts 4.5 4.4 Impacts During Construction Phase and Its Mitigative Measures 4.7 4.5 Impacts During Operation Phase and Its Mitigative Measures 4.11 4.5.1 Water Environment 4.11 4.5.2 Air Environment 4.13 4.5.3 Land/ Soil Environment 4.23

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SR. PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 4.5.4 Noise Environment 4.24 4.5.5 Ecological Environment 4.25 4.5.6 Aesthetic Environment 4.26 4.5.7 Socio-Economic Environment 4.26

CHAPTER – 5: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

5.1 Preamble 5.1 5.2 Objectives of the EMP 5.1 5.3 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 5.2 5.4 Greenbelt Development Plan 5.5 5.5 Rainwater Harvesting System 5.7 5.6 Application Of Cleaner Production Technology 5.11 5.6.1 Pollution Prevention 5.11 5.6.2 Water Conservation 5.11 5.6.3 Energy Conservation 5.12 5.6.4 Reuse / Recycle 5.12 5.6.5 Good Housekeeping 5.12 5.7 Budgetary Allocation for Environment protection 5.13

CHAPTER – 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 Preamble 6.1 6.2 Monitoring Program 6.1 6.3 Infrastructural requirement & procurement schedules 6.3 6.4 Corporate Environmental Responsibility 6.3 6.5 Environment management cell 6.5 6.6 Administrative actions & documentation 6.7 6.6.1 Data Analysis 6.7 6.6.2 Reporting Schedules 6.7 6.6.3 Environmental Monitoring Expenditure 6.7

CHAPTER – 7: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 7.1

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CHAPTER – 8: RISK AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

8.1 Preamble 8.1 8.2 Objective, philosophy and methodology of risk assessment 8.2 8.2.1 Objective 8.2 8.2.2 Philosophy 8.2 8.2.3 Methodology 8.2 8.3 Hazardous material, process & safety management 8.3 8.3.1 Hazardous Chemicals 8.3 8.3.2 Safety measures for transportation, storage & handling of 8.5 chemicals 8.3.3 Critical safety measures for process units 8.5 8.3.4 Safety Measures For Preventive Maintenance 8.6 8.3.5 Safety measures to prevent spillage / leakage of toxic chemicals 8.7 8.4 Occupational Health & Safety Program 8.8 8.5 Risk assessment study 8.9 8.5.1 Identification of High Risk Areas 8.10 8.5.2 Modes of Failure 8.11 8.5.3 Maximum Credible Accident Analysis and Its Mitigation Measures 8.11 8.5.4 Consequences Analysis 8.13 8.5.4.1 Definitions & Explanation of Terms Used 8.13 8.5.4.2 Possible Accident Scenario 8.15 8.6 Risk Mitigative Measures 8.27 8.6.1 Fire Fighting System 8.27 8.6.2 Emergency Management 8.30 8.7 Onsite Emergency Plan And Disaster Management Plan 8.31 8.7.1 Emergency Control Centre 8.32 8.7.2 Assembly Points 8.33 8.7.3 Codification of Sirens 8.33 8.7.4 Training and Education 8.34 8.7.5 Mock Rehearsal 8.34

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SR. PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 8.7.6 Updating the Plan 8.34 8.7.7 Key Personnel & their Responsibilities 8.35 8.7.8 Emergency Organization Chart 8.38 8.7.9 Emergency Action Plan 8.38 8.8 Offsite Emergency Plan 8.45 8.9 Earthquake History & Management Plan 8.46 8.10 Landslide Hazard Map & Mitigation Plan 8.51

CHAPTER – 9: PROJECT BENEFITS

9.1 Employment Opportunities 9.1 9.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Socio-economic Development 9.1 9.3 Direct Revenue Earning to the National and State Exchequer 9.4 9.4 Infrastructural benefit 9.5 9.5 Other tangible Benefits 9.5

CHAPTER – 10: PUBLIC CONSULTATION 10.1

CHAPTER – 11: PROJECT SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 Salient Features of the Project 11.1 11.2 Conclusion 11.3

CHAPTER – 12: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT 12.1

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 1.1 Promoters & Their Background 1.2 1.2 Structure of EIA Report 1.4 1.3 Applicable Regulatory Provision for Proposed Expansion Project 1.7 2.1 Salient features of the project site 2.2 2.2 List of Products & Production Capacity 2.8 2.3 Details of Products 2.8 2.4 List of Raw Materials with Requirement 2.13 2.5 Details of Products & Raw Materials storage & Handling 2.14 2.6 Energy Balance of Thermic Fluid Heater-3 2.15 2.7 Break-up of Area 2.16 2.8 Details of Machineries and Utilities 2.18 2.9 Capital Cost of the project 2.19 2.10 Details of Fuel requirement 2.20 2.11 Details of Manpower Requirement 2.21 2.12 Product wise Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation 2.22 2.13 Category wise Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation 2.22 2.14 Details of Effluent Treatment Plant 2.24 2.15 Stage-wise Characteristics of Effluent 2.25 2.16 Details of Flue Gas Stacks 2.27 2.17 Technical Specifications of Air Pollution Control Equipment 2.28 2.18 Details of Hazardous waste generation and management 2.29 3.1 Sampling & Monitoring Locations 3.2 3.2 Frequency of Environmental Monitoring and Method of Sampling & 3.4 Analysis 3.3 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area 3.7 3.4 Meteorological Parameters 3.10 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Status 3.16 3.6 Details of Nearby Wells 3.19 3.7 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Water 3.21 3.8 Physico-Chemical Characteristic of Soil 3.24

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TABLE PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 3.9 Noise Level in Study Area 3.26 3.10 Enumeration of Flora in the study area 3.27 3.11 List of Flora in the study area 3.27 3.12 List of Fauna in the study area 3.31 3.13 Socio economic profile 3.36 4.1(a) Identification of Impacts during Construction Phase 4.3 4.1(b) Identification of Impacts during Operation Phase 4.4 4.2(a) Prediction of Impacts during Construction Phase 4.6 4.2(b) Prediction of Impacts during Operation Phase 4.7 4.3 Impacts & its Mitigative Measures during Construction Phase 4.8 4.4 Details of Stacks emission due to proposed expansion 4.14 4.5 First Three Highest 24-Hourly Average GLC Values 4.15 4.6 First Highest 24-Hourly Average GLC Values for AAQM Stations 4.15 4.7 Incremental ground level concentration of pollutants 4.20 5.1 Environmental management plan 5.2 5.2 Details of plant species 5.6 5.3 Estimation of availability of yearly runoff 5.8 5.4 Recurring cost for environmental management 5.13 6.1 Environmental Monitoring Program 6.1 6.2 Details of Hospitals Tie-up for Medical Assistance 6.3 6.3 Responsibilities of EMC 6.6 8.1 Details of Hazardous Chemicals 8.4 8.2 Details of Personal Protective Equipments 8.8 8.3 Storage details of hazardous chemicals 8.13 8.4 Threshold values of the Hazardous Chemicals 8.13 8.5 Atmospheric Conditions Assumed 8.16 8.6 Source Strength considered for Styrene Monomer 8.16 8.7 Threat zone of toxic liquid concentration 8.17 8.8 Flammable area of vapor cloud 8.17 8.9 Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire 8.19 8.10 Threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE 8.21 8.11 Source Strength considered for Xylene 8.22

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TABLE PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 8.12 Toxic Threat zone 8.23 8.13 Flammable area of vapor cloud 8.23 8.14 Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire 8.25 8.15 Threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE 8.26 8.16 Details of Fire Extinguishers 8.28 8.17 List of Fire Fighting & Rescue Squad Members 8.29 9.1 CSR Activities Carried Out by Unit 9.1 9.2 CSR Plan towards Enterprise Social Commitment 9.4

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 2.1 Location Map of Project Site 2.3 2.2 Key Infrastructure & Administrative Map of Study Area 2.4 2.3 Google Map showing Project site and surrounding area in 20 Km 2.5 2.4 Google map showing Project site and nearby industries 2.6 2.5 Key Plan & Plant Lay-out 2.17 2.6 Water Balance Diagram (After Proposed Project) 2.23 2.7 Schematic Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant 2.25 3.1 Map of Study Area showing Sampling & Monitoring Locations 3.3 3.2 Satellite Image of the Study Area 3.8 3.3 Land use / Land Cover Map of the Study Area 3.9 3.4 Wind Rose Diagram 3.14 3.5 Map showing hydrology of the study area 3.20 3.6 Map of Study Area Showing Population Distribution 3.37 3.7 Map of Study Area showing population literacy rate 3.39 3.8 Map of Study Area showing workers distribution 3.40

4.1 Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for PM10 4.16

4.2 Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for SO2 4.17 4.3 Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for NOx 4.18 4.4 Beneficial Impacts due to the Project 4.28 5.1 Typical Cross Section of Rain Water Harvesting Pit 5.10 6.1 Environment Health & Safety Policy 6.4 6.2 Environmental management cell 6.5 8.1 Source Strength in case of Styrene Monomer escapes 8.17 8.2 Isopleths result of Toxic threat at a point for Styrene Monomer 8.18 8.3 Source Strength in case of Styrene Monomer escapes (Pool Fire) 8.19 8.4 Thermal radiation at a point in case of Styrene Monomer escapes 8.20 (Pool Fire) 8.5 Isopleths result of threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE 8.21 8.6 Source Strength in case of Xylene escapes 8.23

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FIGURE PAGE TITLE NO. NO. 8.7 Isopleths result of toxic threat at a point for Xylene 8.24 8.8 Source Strength in case of Xylene escapes (Pool Fire) 8.25 8.9 Isopleths result of threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE 8.26 8.10 Plant Emergency Evacuation Plan 8.44 8.11 Seismic Zone Map of Gujarat 8.47 8.12 Landslide Hazard Zonation Map of India 8.52

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE PAGE TITLE NO. NO.

1. No Objection Certificate (NOC/ CTE) from GPCB for the existing A-2 unit 2. Consent to Operate (CTO/CCA) from GPCB for the existing unit A-5 3. Compliance report of NOC/CTE A-13 4. Certified copy of compliance status of CTO from GPCB A-16 5. The questionnaire for industry sector specified by MoEF A-19 6. Land possession documents A-40 7. NA Certificate for the acquired land A-42 8. List of industries in nearby area A-44 9. Permission of water supply from GWIL A-45 10. Membership certificate of Common Hazardous Waste A-47 Management Facility 11. AAQ monitoring results A-48 12. Gaseous emissions reports of NABL approved laboratory and A-56 recent monitoring reports from SPCB 13. Medical Examination Report of workers A-61 14. Format for maintaining occupational health records of workers A-65 15. Photographs Showing (a) Existing plant A-67 (b) Greenbelt area A-68 (c) Proposed expansion area A-69 (d) ETP and Hazardous waste storage area A-70 (e) Safety management in existing plant A-71 16. Photographs of baseline monitoring during EIA study A-72 17. National Ambient Air Quality standards A-74 18. Drinking Water Specification as per IS:10500:2012 A-76 19. Ambient Air Quality standards in respects of noise A-80 20. Public Hearing Proceeding A-81

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring APHA : American Public Health Association APCM : Air Pollution Control Measure APTI : Air Pollution Tolerance Index BDL : Below Detectable Limit CP : Cleaner Production CPCB : Central Pollution Control Board CHWIF : Common Hazardous Waste & Incineration facility CSR : Corporate Social Responsibility EAC : Expert Appraisal Committee EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment EC : Environment Clearance EHS : Environment, Health & Safety EMP : Environment Management Plan EMS : Environment Management System EPA : Environmental Protection Act ETP : Effluent Treatment Plant DMP : Disaster Management Plan GLC : Ground Level Concentration GOI : Government of India GPCB : Gujarat Pollution Control Board HAZOP : Hazard & Operability Study IMD : Indian Metrological Data IS : Indian Standard ISCST : Industrial Source Complex Short term ISO : International Standard Organization MOC : Material Of Construction MoEF : Ministry of Environment & Forest MSL : Mean Sea Level MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheets NH : National Highway NOC : No Objection Certificate

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OSHA : Occupational Safety And Health Administration PAC : Poly Aluminum Chloride PM : Particulate Matter PPEs : Personal Protective Equipments RA : Risk Assessment TOR : Terms of Reference TSDF : Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility TDS : Total Dissolved Solid

LIST OF SYMBOLS / NOTATIONS

°C : Degree Celsius dB(A) : Decibels(A-Weighted) gm/cc : Gram per Cubic Centimeter Kcal/ Hr : Kilo Calorie per Hour KVA : Kilo Volts Ampere KLD : Kilo Liters per Day KW : Kilo Watt m : meters m/s : Meters per Second mg/lit : Milligram/ Liters mg/m3 : Milligram/cube meter of air MW : Mega Watt µg/m3 : Microgram/cube meter of air µs : Microgram second

NOX : Oxides of Nitrogen ppm : Parts per Million

SO2 : Sulphur dioxide Sq.km : Square kilometer Sqm : Square Meter TPM : Tonne per Month

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COPY OF TOR ISSUED BY MoEF

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COMPLIANCE OF TOR

TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. 1. Executive summary of the project Separately provided with the EIA report 2. Photographs of the existing and Refer Annexure-15 (a) proposed plant area 3. Compliance to the conditions stipulated The existing unit was not covered under in the Environmental Clearance / NOC the old EIA Notification-1994 prevalent granted by the SPCB. at the time of its establishment and hence Environmental Clearance was not obtained by the unit. Refer Annexure-1 & 3 for Copy of NOC & Compliance report of NOC respectively. 4. A certified copy of the report of the Refer Annexure-4 for the certified copy status of compliance of the conditions of the compliance report of CTO from stipulated in the environmental Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) clearance and Consent to Operate for for our existing plant and the ongoing existing operation of the recommendation for our proposed project by the Regional Office of the project. Ministry of Environment and Forests The existing unit was not covered under and SPCB. the old EIA Notification-1994 prevalent at the time of its establishment and hence Environmental Clearance was not obtained by the unit. Therefore unit does not require to obtain certified compliance report of the conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance for the ongoing existing operation of the project by the Regional Office of the MEF&CC. Refer Chapter-1, Section-1.7 5. Recent monitoring report from SPCB, Refer Annexure-12 for monitoring report which shall include data on AAQ, water from GPCB as well as NABL approved quality, solid waste etc. shall be laboratory. submitted. 6. Has the unit received any notice under No such notice has been received in last the Section 5 of Environment two years (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, compliance to the notice(s) 7. A line diagram/flow sheet for the Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.6 and

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. process and EMP Chapter-5 8. The earlier questionnaire for industry Refer Annexure-5 sector should be submitted while submitting EIA/EMP. 9. A site location map on Indian map of Refer Chapter-2, Figure-2.1, 2.2, 2.3 & 1:10,00,000 scale followed by 1:50,000/ 2.4 (Pg. No. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.6) 1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 kms of terrains i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper longitude /latitude /heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included. 3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from the proposal site. 10. Present land use should be prepared Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.3, Figure- based on satellite imagery. High- 3.3 (Pg. No. 3.9) resolution satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quick bird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10Km radius area from proposed site. The same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area. 11. Location of national parks / wildlife There is no national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 Km radius should specifically be mentioned. radius areas from the Plant Site. A map showing land use / land cover, For land use/ land cover Refer reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, Chapter-3, Section-3.3.3, Figure-3.3 national parks, tiger reserve etc. in 10 (Pg. No. 3.9) km of the project site. 12. Project site layout plan to scale using Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.10.1, AutoCAD showing raw materials, fly ash Figure-2.5 (Pg. No. 2.17) and other storage plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included. 13. Details and classification of total land Proposed expansion will be carried out (identified and acquired) should be within the existing premises having an included. total area of 42,290 sqmt. For the area break-up and plant lay-out refer Chapter-2, Section-2.10.1, Figure-2.5

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. (Pg. No. 2.17) Refer Annexure-6 & 7 for land possession documents and NA permission respectively. 14. Proposal should be submitted to the Proposed expansion will be carried out Ministry for environment clearance only within the existing premises having an after acquiring total land. Necessary total area of 42,290 sqmt. No additional documents indicating acquisition of land land will be required for the proposed should be included. expansion. Refer Annexure-6 & 7 for land possession documents and NA permission for the acquired land. 15. A list of industries containing name and Refer Annexure-8 for the list of type in 10 km radius shall be industries and refer Figure 2.4 (Pg. No. incorporated. 2.6) for Google map showing nearby industries 16. List of raw material required and source Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.8 along with mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks for raw material and finished product transportation must be “Environmentally Compliant”. 17. Manufacturing process details for the Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.6 synthetic chemicals unit should be included. 18. Mass balance for the raw material and Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.6 products should be included. 19. Energy balance data for all the Unit has made all the necessary components should be incorporated. provisions in existing plant for energy conservation and unit is also planning to conduct energy audit regularly after the proposed expansion. Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9 for energy balance 20. Site-specific micro-meteorological data Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.5 using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall should be collected. 21. Sources of secondary emissions, its Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.11.2 and control and monitoring as per the CPCB Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 (C) guidelines should be included. A full chapter on fugitive emissions and

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. control technologies should be provided. 22. An action plan to control and monitor G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008 is secondary fugitive emissions from all for Sponge Iron Plant whereas this is an the sources as per the latest permissible existing synthetic organic resins limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. manufacturing unit and intend to do 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008. expansion in existing production capacity and therefore, this is not applicable to this unit. However, unit has taken all the adequate measures to control the fugitive emissions as described in Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2(C) 23. Vehicular pollution control and its Refer Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2(C) and management plan should be submitted. Chapter-5, Section-5.3 24. Ambient air quality at 8 locations within Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.6 the study area of 10 km aerial coverage from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out. 25. Determination of atmospheric inversion Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.5 and level at the project site and assessment Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. 26. Air quality modeling for all the plants Refer Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 and proposed for specific pollutants needs to Chapter-2, Section-2.11.2 be done. APCS for the control of emissions within 50 mg/Nm3 should be included. 27. Action plan to follow National Ambient Refer Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be included. 28. Ambient air quality monitoring should Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.5 & 3.3.6; be included for the day (24 hrs) for Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 and maximum GLC along with following : Chapter-8, Section 8.4 i. Emissions (g/second) with and without the air pollution control measures ii. Meteorological inputs (wind speed,

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. m/s), wind direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity iii. Model input options for terrain, plume rise, deposition etc. iv. Print-out of model input and output on hourly and daily average basis v. A graph of daily averaged concentration (MGLC scenario) with downwind distance at every 500 m interval covering the exact location of GLC. vi. Details of air pollution control methods used with percentage efficiency that are used for emission rate estimation with respect to each pollutant vii. Applicable air quality standards as per LULC covered in the study area and % contribution of the proposed plant to the applicable Air quality standard. In case of expansion project, the contribution should be inclusive of both existing and expanded capacity. viii. No. I-VII are to be repeated for fugitive emissions and any other source type relevant and used for industry ix. Graphs of monthly average daily concentration with down-wind distance x. Specify when and where the ambient air quality standards are exceeded either due to the proposed plant alone or when the plant contribution is added to the background air quality. xi. Fugitive dust protection or dust reduction technology for workers within 30 m of the plant active areas.

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. 29. Impact of the transport of the raw Refer Chapter-4, Section-4.5.2 materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed and provided. 30. One season data for gaseous emissions Refer Annexure-12 other than monsoon season is necessary. 31. Presence of aquifer(s) within 1 km of the Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.7 and project boundaries and management Chapter-5, Section-5.5 plan for recharging the aquifer should be included. 32. Source of surface/ground water level, Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.7. site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Source of water for the existing unit as Chromatograph), metal trace element well as proposed expansion is Narmada (as above) chemical analysis for water water supplied through pipeline by to be used along with a Piper and Piper Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. Duro-V diagram. If surface water is used from river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site should also be included. 33. Ground water analysis with bore well Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.7. data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery Source of water for the existing unit as tests to quantify the area and volume of well as proposed expansion is Narmada aquifer and its management. water supplied through pipeline by Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. No ground water is used for any purpose in existing unit and this practice will also be followed after proposed expansion also. 34. Action plan for rainwater harvesting Refer Chapter-5, Section-5.5 measures at plant site should be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. Rain water harvesting and groundwater recharge structures may also be constructed outside the plant premises in consultation with local Gram Panchayat and Village Heads to augment the ground water level.

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. Incorporation of water harvesting plan for the project is necessary, if source of water is bore well. 35. Permission for the drawl of water from Refer Annexure-9 for permission of the concerned authority and water water. balance data including quantity of For water balance data refer Chapter-2, effluent generated, recycled and reused Section-2.11.1 and discharged is to be provided. Methods adopted/to be adopted for the For water conservation methods, refer water conservation should be included. Chapter-5, Section-5.5 & 5.6.2 36. Surface water quality of nearby River There is not any perennial river, (60 m upstream and downstream) and reservoir etc in the study area. However, other surface drains at 8 locations must in certain villages, ponds have been be ascertained. seen during study period from which water samples have been collected to find out the water quality as a part of baseline study. Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.7 37. If the site is within 10 km radius of any No major perennial river exists within the major river, Flood Hazard Zonation study area. Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency. 38. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8 Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.1 & 3.3.7 locations and near solid waste dump For ecological status, refer Chapter-3, zone. Section-3.3.10 Geological features and Geo- hydrological status of the study area are essential as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic) is vital. 39. Detailed description of the flora and Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.10 fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. 40. Action plan for the green belt Refer Chapter-5, Section-5.4 development plan in 33 % area should be included. The green belt should be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the travelling roads should also be incorporated. All rooftops/terraces should have some

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. green cover. 41. Detailed description of the flora and Refer Chapter-3, Section-3.3.10 fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. 42. Disaster Management Plan including Refer Chapter-8, Section-8.5 for risk risk assessment & damage control assessment; Section-8.6 for risk needs to be addressed and included. mitigative measures; Section-8.7 for Landslide hazard map and mitigation disaster management plan; Section-8.9 plan, Earthquake history and for Earthquake history and management management plan should be submitted. plan; Section-8.10 for Landslide hazard map and mitigation plan 43. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.11.3 generation, storage, utilization and disposal should be covered. 44. Occupational health: Refer Chapter-8, Section-8.4 and a. Details of existing Occupational & Annexure-13 & 14 Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved, b. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers’ health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise. c. Annual report of heath status of workers with special reference to

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. Occupational Health and Safety. d. Action plan for the implementation of OHS standards as per OSHAS/USEPA. e. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and sub-contract workers. 45. Refer Chapter-6, Section-6.4, 6.5 & 6.6 Corporate Environment Policy i. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report. ii. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA. iii. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given. iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should be detailed in the EIA report. 46. At least 5 % of the total cost of the Refer Chapter-9, Section-9.2 project should be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment and item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be prepared and incorporated.

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TOR TOR Points Compliance Status No. 47. Total capital cost and recurring Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.10.3 and cost/annum for environmental pollution Chapter-5, Section-5.7 control measures. 48. Any litigation pending against the No litigation is pending and no direction project and / or any direction / order has been passed by any Court against passed by any Court of Law against the the project/unit project, if so, details thereof. The following general points should be noted: i. All documents should be properly Complied indexed, page numbered. ii. Period/date of data collection should be Complied; clearly indicated. Refer Chapter - 3, Section-3.2.2 and Annexure - 11 iii. Authenticated English translation of all Not Applicable material in Regional languages should be provided. iv. The letter/application for environmental F. No. J-11011/329/2012-IA II (I); clearance should quote the MOEF file no. Copy of TOR attached at the beginning and also attach a copy of the letter. of the report v. The copy of the letter received from the Copy of TOR attached at the beginning Ministry should be also attached as an of the report annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. vi. The index of the final EIA-EMP report Complied must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report vii. While preparing the EIA report, the Complied instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006- IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed. viii. The consultants involved in the Refer Chapter - 12 preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl) / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/ Laboratories including their status of approvals etc.

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CHAPTERS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER – 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PREAMBLE

M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. (NPPL) is an existing large scale unit located at S. No. 443 of Bhimasar Village on Anjar-Bhimasar Road in Anjar Taluka of District Kutch in Gujarat. At present, unit is manufacturing Synthetic Organic Resins viz. Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Alkyd Resins with the production capacity of 1,000 TPM & 200 TPM respectively.

Now, considering market demand, the unit intends to do expansion by increasing the production capacity of existing products within the same premises. Due to this proposed expansion, the cumulative production capacity of both the products will be increased from 1,200 TPM to 3,500 TPM. Hence, there will be an expansion of 2,300 TPM.

The unit believes in sustainable development and equally concern about environment preservation and pollution control. Since the foundation the unit has already provided adequate Environmental Management System in existing plant. The unit also proposes to provide adequate Environmental Management System to meet desired norms of effluent discharge (Water + Air + Solid) for their proposed project as per the statutory recruitments and also prepared to put its continuous endeavor for the pollution prevention and betterment of environment.

1.2 PROMOTERS & THEIR BACKGROUND

With rapid improvement in the demand of plastics and plastics products and envisaging the promising potential, the NPPL group has decided to set-up a manufacturing unit in the Resin Sector and has installed the resin manufacturing plant at Bhimasar in Kutch District of Gujarat in the year 2005. The location offers a number of advantages such as proximity to rail, road and port easy availability of Land, water, power as well as number of benefits offered by Government of Gujarat and Government of India.

The group already has a presence in the domestic and international polymers market by way of manufacturing and marketing of its own products as well as trading of other plastic products. The Company is incorporated in the State of Maharashtra to carry on the business of manufacturers, processors, buyers, sellers, importers, exporters or otherwise dealers in all kinds of Polymers, Synthetic Resins, Unsaturated Polyester

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Resins, Glycols, Polymers, Polypropylenes, Wire Enamel, Epoxy Resins, Phenotic Resins, Alkyd Resins and Maelic Resins, under the certificate of incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.

M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. as been promoted by directors Mr. Sandeep Khandelwal and Mr. Ravi Kumar Yadav and was registered in Mumbai in the Year 2004. Details about the promoters are given in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Promoters & Their Background Sr. Name of Promoters Address Age Qualification Experience No. & Designation Mr. Sandeep S. No. 443, 45 B.E. 1. Khandelwal Village: Bhimasar, 24 Years years (Electronics) [Managing Director] Anjar-Bhimasar Road, Taluka: Anjar, Mr. Ravi Kumar Yadav 33 2. District: Kutch, B.Com 11 Years [Director] years Gujarat.

1.3 NEED OF THE EIA STUDY

The proposed expansion project is covered under Category ‘5(f)-A’ as per new EIA Notification of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), dated 14-Sep-06. Therefore, the unit requires to obtain Environmental Clearance (EC) from Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi.

The purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment study and report is to comply with the ToR issued by the MoEF as a part of the process to obtain Environmental Clearance. Most importantly the purpose of EIA study is to identify and mitigate environmental impacts in a timely manner. NPPL has appointed Envisafe Environment Consultants (Envisafe), Ahmedabad as an EIA Consultant for the proposed expansion project. Envisafe is an EIA Consultant accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), an organization working under the Quality Council of India (QCI), which is mandatory for carrying out EIA Projects as per the MoEF’s Office Memorandum dated 02-Dec-09. Details of the Envisafe are provided separately as a Chapter-12.

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1.4 OBJECTIVES OF EIA STUDY

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a planning tool to give the environment its due place in the decision making process by clearly evaluating the environmental consequences of a proposed activity before action is taken. Thus, the main objective of EIA is to determine as precisely as possible, within the present limits of knowledge and expertise, the likely environmental impacts of a planned development activity and incorporate efficient environmental protection measures right at the planning stage of project in such a way that the residual adverse effects becomes acceptable or almost none. The objectives of the present environmental impact assessment study briefly described below:

 To support the goals of environmental protection and sustainable development.  To integrate environmental protection and economic decisions at the earliest stages of planning an activity.  To identify and assess environmental, social, economic, and cultural consequences of a proposed activity and to delineate plans for the mitigation of adverse impacts resulting from the proposed activity.  To provide for the involvement of the public, Government department and Government agencies in the review of the proposed activities.

Thus, by using EIA tool both environmental and economic benefits can be achieved, such as reduced cost & time of project design & implementation, avoided treatment/clean-up costs, impacts of laws and regulations, etc.

1.5 PURPOSE OF EIA STUDY

The concept of EIA has corollaries in the long run for almost all development activity because sustainable development depends on protecting the natural resources which is the foundation for further development. The main purposes of doing environmental impact assessment study are:

 To assess the prevailing environmental status within the study area around the project site.  To critically analyze the various activity of the proposed project and identify potential source of environmental pollution.  To assess the impacts of the proposed project on the environment.

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 To identify and assess significant impacts of proposed project on environmental components through matrix method.  To suggest preventive and mitigation measures to minimize or avoid the adverse impacts on the environment and to maximize the beneficial impacts.  To prepare Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and delineate post-project environmental monitoring program to be pursued by the industries.  To prepare an EIA Study report and utilize it for applicable statutory clearances for proposed project and/or any other management purpose.

Thus, the present EIA study will help the proponent in their planning of effective control measures to avoid or minimize the likely adverse impacts on environment due to their proposed project.

1.6 STRUCTURE OF REPORT

The EIA report has been structured covering various aspects like project description, baseline conditions, environmental impacts, mitigation measures, environmental management plan as directed by MoEF vide letter of awarded ToR. Copy of ToR and its compliance is provided at the beginning of this report. Further, the present EIA report has been prepared chapter-wise in accordance with generic structure suggested by MoEF in EIA notification.

The present report of the EIA study for the proposed expansion in the manufacturing of synthetic organic resins by NPPL has been prepared in the following structure;

Table 1.2: Structure of EIA Report Sr. EIA Structure Contents No. 1. Introduction . Identification of project & project proponent . Need, Objectives & Purpose of EIA study . EIA structure & Regulatory Frame work 2. Project description . Description & Justification of the project . Project Location and Salient features of the project site . Maps showing Project Location, plant layout & administrative map of study area . Proposed Product and process description . Description of facilities, infrastructure need, resource

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Sr. EIA Structure Contents No. requirement, pollution potentials & management 3. Baseline . Approach & methodology of baseline study Environmental status . Establishment of baseline status for valued environmental parameters as identified in scope . Maps of Study Area showing Sampling & Monitoring Locations and land use pattern. 4. Anticipated . Identification & prediction of environmental impacts Environmental during construction as well as operation phases of the Impacts & Mitigation proposed project Measures . Evaluation of Impacts on air environment using mathematical model. . Mitigation measures for minimizing and / or avoiding adverse impacts during construction as well as operation phases 5. Environmental . Environmental Management Plan for various project Management Plan Activities . Illustration of greenbelt development plan, rainwater harvesting system and application of cleaner production technology . Budgetary allocation for environment protection 6. Environmental . Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of Monitoring Program mitigation measures including measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules . Description of the administrative & managerial aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored 7. Analysis of site . Justification of sites selection & technology for the alternatives manufacturing of proposed products (technology & site) 8. Risk and safety . Details of hazardous chemicals and Safety measures management for the transportation, loading/unloading, Storage/handling etc. . Risk Assessment . Safety measures for the manufacturing process and preventive maintenance . Occupational Health & Safety Management

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Sr. EIA Structure Contents No. . Disaster Management Plan . Onsite-offsite emergency plan 9. Project Benefits . Employment opportunity and Corporate social responsibility (CSR) . Socio-economic development and Improvements in the physical & social infrastructure . Employment & Other tangible benefits 10. Public Consultation / . Draft EIA report will be submitted for public hearing and Public hearing Minutes of Public Consultation / Public Hearing will be incorporated in the final EIA report 11. Summary & . Salient features of the project covering project Conclusion description, location, mitigation measures, costing etc. . Overall Conclusion for the proposed project 12. Disclosure of . Details of the EIA consultants, experts & Laboratory Consultants Engaged engaged engaged

1.7 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Unit has obtained No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Consent To Establish (CTE) from GPCB vide letter no. GPCB/Unit-1/FT-178/6462 dated 05-Mar-05 (Copy enclosed as Annexure-1) for the existing plant. Unit is complying with all the conditions prescribed in the NOC/CTE and Compliance report of NOC/CTE is enclosed as Annexure-3. The existing unit was not covered under the old EIA Notification-1994 prevalent at the time of its establishment and hence Environmental Clearance was not obtained by the unit. Unit has been granted Consent to Operate (CTO/CC&A) by GPCB vide Consent Order no. 7591 dated 24-Apr-06, which was valid up to 16-Mar-11. Subsequently, unit has obtained amendments in CTO w.r.t. hazardous wastes, fuel, new Thermic Fluid Heater. Presently unit has obtained CTO Order No. AWH-45422, which valid till 22-May-16. (All the relevant copies are enclosed as Annexure-2).

The proposed project is covered under Category ‘5(f)-A’ as per new EIA Notification of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), dated 14-Sep-06. Therefore, the unit requires to obtain EC from Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi. The application & proposal for the proposed expansion project was submitted on 30-Aug-12 to the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi. Accordingly, the approved TOR

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for the EIA study was issued by MoEF vide letter No. J-11011/329/ 2012- IA II (I), dated 20-Mar-13.

During the manufacturing, unit intend to utilize some chemicals having flammable & toxic hazards; hence the regulatory framework related with the hazardous or toxic chemicals as well as regulatory provision of risk, emergency & safety management are applicable to the proposed project. The regulatory provision related with hazardous material handling, manufacturing, storage & transportation are also applicable to the proposed project. Also, the proponent has proposed for export through direct or indirect shipping of finished products; hence the regulatory provisions related with export are also applicable.

The transportation & export is proposed through road network & shipping and so the applicability of road transport as well as Port & dock related regulations are required to confirm. Thus, the proposed expansion project may be required to comply with many regulatory provisions. The proponent shall follow the regulatory frame work as listed below and additional applicable provision shall also be referred timely as cited as mandatory provision for proposed project. In any case, proponent shall comply with the regulatory provision as directed through particular regulatory provision. The special regulatory provisions like exemption from excise & custom duty, services tax etc. shall be referred by the proponent in their planning & operations. The main regulatory provisions applicable to the proposed project area tabulated below;

Table 1.3: Applicable Regulatory Provision for the Proposed Expansion Project Sr. Legal Instrument Concern Authority or Bodies No. 1 Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) CPCB and SPCB Act, 1981 amended 1987 2 Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) CPCB and SPCB (Union Territory) Rules, 1983 3 Water (Prevention and Control of CPCB and SPCB Pollution) Act, 1974 amended 1988 4 Water (Prevention and Control of CPCB and SPCB Pollution) Rules, 1975 5 The Environment (Protection) Act, Ministry of Environment and Forests, 1986, amended 1991 CPCB and SPCB 6 Environmental (Protection) Rules, Ministry of Environment and Forests, 1986 (Amendments in 1999, 2001, CPCB and SPCB

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Sr. Legal Instrument Concern Authority or Bodies No. 2002, 2002, 2002, 2003, 2004) 7 Hazardous Waste (Management and MoEF, CPCB, SPCB, DGFT, Port Handling) Rules, 1989 amended 2000 Authority and Customs Authority and 2003 8 Manufacture Storage and Import of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chief Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 Controller of Imports and Exports, amended 2000 CPCB, SPCB, Chief Inspector of Factories, Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, Chief Inspector of Mines, AERB, Chief Controller of Explosives, District Collector or District Emergency Authority, CEES under DRDO 9 Chemical Accidents (Emergency CCG, SCG, DCG, LCG and MAH Units Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 10 EIA Notification, 2006 as amended MoEF, SPCB timely (2009, 2011) 11 Batteries (Management and Handling) SPCB, CPCB and MoEF Rules, 2001. 12 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 Ministry of Environment & Forests, amended 1992 District Collector 13 Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 Ministry of Environment & Forests, amended 1993 District Collector 14 Factories Act, 1948 Ministry of Labour, DGFASLI and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health/Factories Inspectorate 15 The Custom Act, 1962 CBEC, Ministry of Finance 16 The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and amended in 2002 and 2003 & rules Highways there under [Merchant Shipping (carriage of Cargo) Rules 1995] *

(Note: * the rules are not directly applicable to the proposed project but during operation it may be applicable timely depending up on allied operations like welding, fabrication & shipping of products.)

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CHAPTER – 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 PREAMBLE M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. is an existing large scale unit located at S. No. 443 of Bhimasar Village on Anjar-Bhimasar Road in Anjar Taluka of District Kutch in Gujarat. At present, unit is manufacturing Synthetic Organic Resins viz. Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Alkyd Resins with the production capacity of 1,000 TPM & 200 TPM respectively.

Now, considering market demand, the unit intends to do expansion by increasing the production capacity of existing products within the same premises. Due to this proposed expansion, the cumulative production capacity of both the products will be increased from 1,200 TPM to 3,500 TPM. Hence, there will be an expansion of 2,300 TPM.

The stated project will be carried out within the existing premises. Thus, this is a brown field project where unit intends to manufacture products covered under Category ‘5(f)- A’ as per new EIA Notification of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), dtd. 14- Sep-06.

2.2 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT

Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Alkyd Resins are industrial resins which are synthetic polymers having adhesive, film-forming or useful reactive properties. Unsaturated Polyester Resins are used by the fibre-glass industry for building boats and car bodies, for encapsulating electrical components, for coating concrete to give a smooth sterile surface in food-manufacturing plants and for the production of "synthetic marble". The global unsaturated polyester resin market is widespread with intense growth lined up for large scale development and socio-economical advancements. Global demand for this resin is increasing rapidly with growth in Orthophthalic polyester resin, which holds major market share.

Alkyd resins are used in solvent-based paints. Alkyd resins are also used in stoving enamels where they are crosslinked with amino resins. Demand of paint is increasing day by day due to rapid growth of the building and construction projects.

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Looking the anticipated demand of these resins in domestic as well as global market and growing volume of various types of industrial resins manufacturing industries, the proposed expansion project have no doubt for the guarantee of the product and its acceptability in the local and international market.

2.3 PROJECT LOCATION The proposed project will be carried out in existing industrial premises located at S. No. 443 of Bhimasar Village on Anjar-Bhimasar Road in Anjar Taluka of District Kutch in Gujarat. Location map of the project site and key infrastructure map are given as Figure 2.1 & Figure 2.2 respectively. Google maps showing surrounding area in 20 km radius from project site is given as Figure 2.3 and Google maps showing nearby industries is given as Figure 2.4. The salient features of the projects are described in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Salient Features of the Project Site 1 Geographical Details : Altitude : 56.0 m above MSL Latitude: 23° 10' 29.10" N Longitude: 70° 9' 15.69" E SOI Toposheet: F42 E4 2 Land use of Plant site : 100% Industrial Land 3 Minimum Distances From Plant Site a) City : Gandhidham @ 11.5 km, South Anjar @ 14.0 km, SW b) Village : Bhimasar @ 2.0 km, NNE c) Railway Station : Gandhidham @ 12.0 km South d) Highway : NH 8A @ 0.1 km, NW SH 141 @ 4.5 Km, SE e) Sea Coast : Arabian Sea @ 27.0 km, South f) Sea Port : Kandla @ 18 km, SSE & Mundra @ 60 km SSW g) Domestic Airport : Kandla @ 9.0 km, SW h) International Airport : Ahmedabad @ 350 km, East 4 Displacement of Population : None 5 Places of Interest within 10 Km radius from the Plant Site (if, any): There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) & Eco-sensitive area notified under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 within 10 Km radius areas from the Plant Site. 6 Seismic Zone : As per the earthquake sensitivity index the unit is situated in Zone-V referred as Very High Damage Risk Zone.

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Figure 2.1: Location Map of Project Site

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Figure 2.2: Key Infrastructure & Administrative Map of Study Area

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Figure 2.3: Google Map showing Project site and surrounding area in 20 Km

Village / City Name of Village / City Code 1 Village Moragargar 2 Village Sukhpar 3 Village Chopadva 4 Village Chirai Moiti 5 Village Chirai Nani 6 Town Kandla 7 Town Gandhidham 8 Village Varshamedi 9 Town Anjar 10 Village Rapar Khokhra 11 Village Bhimsar 12 Village Hirpar 13 Village Dudhai

10 Km radius from Project Site

20 Km radius from Project Site

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Figure 2.4: Google Map showing Project site and nearby Industries

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2.4 JUSTIFICATION OF SITE SELECTION The unit is located at Village Bhimasar, Tal. Anjar, Dist. Kutch, Gujarat and site selection was guided by many factors like infrastructure, availability of land, water sources, fuel, transportation, power availability etc. Specific site selection criteria for the proposed project are given below;  The proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises and hence no additional land will be required.  The project site is highly developed with all basic infrastructure facilities such as proximity to man power, electricity, water supply, transportation, telecommunication systems etc. due to development of many different types of industreies in the area. List of industries in area of 10 km radius from the project site is enclosed as Annexure-8 and some major industries are also shown in the google image given in Figure 2.4.  Plant site is only 11.5 km away from Gandhidham city and 14 km away from Town Anjar, which is well connected by road and rail to rest of India and having linkage with Bombay and Delhi by Broad Gauge Railway and National Highway 8A.  Plant site is only about 18 km away from Kandla Port and 60 km from Mundra Port. This proximity facilitates the import of raw material as well export of the finished products.  Availability of fresh water supplied by Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd.  The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of population will take place.  There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) & Eco-sensitive area notified under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 exists within 10 Km radius areas from the Plant Site.  Availability of trained and skilled manpower nearby because of the proximity to various industrial areas and city/town.

2.5 PRODUCT PROFILE At present the unit is involved in the manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins viz. Unsaturated Polyester Resin and Alkyd Resin with the production capacity of 1,000 TPM and 200 TPM respectively.

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production capacity of both the products will be increased up to 3,500 TPM. Hence there will be an expansion of 2,300 TPM. The details of products are given hereunder in Table 2.2 and Table 2.3.

Table 2.2: List of Products and Production Capacity Capacity, TPM Sr. Name of Product Proposed Total after No. Existing Expansion Expansion 1. Unsaturated Polyester Resin 1,000 2,300 3,500 2. Alkyd Resin 200 Total 1,200 2,300 3,500

Table 2.3: Details Products Yield of Number of Sr. Name of Purity Batch product Batches per Use of Product No. Product (%wt) Size, Kg (%) month FRP, Fibre Glass industry, Unsaturated Eencapsulating electrical 1. Polyester As per 93-94 10,000 350 components, Concrete Resin Req. coating, Synthetic marble 2. Alkyd Resin 93-94 10,000 350 Paint and Coatings

2.6 MANUFACTURING PROCESS The unit proposes to expand the existing production capacity as mentioned in Table 2.2. These products are manufactured in batch operation and manufacturing process involves mainly reflux reaction and physical operation like vaccum distillation, which are briefly described in this section along with brief process description, chemical reaction, mass balance and water balance.

Unsaturated Polyester Resin

a) Manufacturing Process:  The process of Unsaturated Polyester Resin involves reflux at 160 ºC in about 2 hours (approx) and raising temperature up to 205 ºC – 210 ºC under vaccum distillation of Dihydroxy glycol and Dicarboxylic acids.  It is then cooled to 180 ºC after adding of Inhibitor then further cooled to 160 to 170 ºC and Discharging the resin with styrene monomer in a blender. Blender temp should be maintained at 70 ºC.

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 Circulate the water in jacket of blender to reduce blender temperature. Cool to room temperature. Testing like viscosity, gel time etc is carried out. Adjust if necessary.  Weighted & packed in drums or carboys. b) Reaction Chemistry:

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Glycol: 2500 Acid Anhydride: 2343 Reactor Water Distilled Out: Maleic Anhydride: 1600 159 to ETP Additives: 6.0

Styrene Monomer: 3710 Blender

10000 Kg of Unsaturated Polyester Resin (Finished product)

 All quantities are expressed in kg/batch

d) Summary of Mass Balance:

Capacity, TPM : 3,500 Batch Size, MT : 10.0 Working Days : 30

Quantity Sr. Name of Raw Material MT/MT of Remarks No. Kg/Batch TPM TPD Product Input Glycol (Mono Ethylene Glycol/Di Ethylene 1 2500.0 0.25 875.00 29.17 Glycol/ Propylene Glycol / Di Propylene Glycol) Acid Anhydride (Pthalic Raw Anhydride/ Isopthalic acid Material 2 2343.0 0.23 820.05 27.34 / Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) 3 Maliec Anhydride 1600.0 0.16 560.00 18.67 4 Styrene Monomer 3710.0 0.37 1298.50 43.28 5 Additives 6.0 0.00 2.10 0.07 Catalyst Total 10159.0 1.02 3555.65 118.52 Output Unsaturated Polyester Finished 1 10000.0 1.00 3500.00 116.67 Resin Product To ETP & 2 Wastewater 159.0 0.02 55.65 1.86 Evaporation Total 10159.0 1.02 3555.65 118.52

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Alkyd Resin a) Manufacturing Process:  Charge Caster Oil/ Linseed Oil/ Soyabean Oil and Glycerin/ Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) / Pentaerithritol/ Di propylene glycol (DPG)/ Trimethalol, along with Pthalic anhydride/ Maliec anhydride/ Adipic Acid/Rosin into the Reactor.  Raise Temperature up to 160 ºC with continuous agitation. Reflux at 160 ºC in about 2 hours (approx). Remove the reaction water continuously to allow temperature to rise to 260 ºC. Check the sample for acid value.  Start vacuum distillation for removing access water/volatiles from reactor. Stop vacuum distraction and start cooling. Add inhibitor. Further cool to 160 ºC.  Discharge solid resin from reactor into blender containing Xylene. Circulate the water in jacket of blender to reduce blender temperature. Cool to room temperature.  Weighted & packed in drums or carboys. b) Reaction Chemistry:

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c) Process Flow Diagram:

Castor Oil: 2860 Glycerin/MEG/ Reactor Water Distilled DPG/Pentaerithritol/ Out: 355 to ETP Trimethalol Propane: 1920 Acid Anhydride (PA/MA/AA/Rosin): 3150

Xylene: 2425 Blender

10000 Kg of Alkyd Resin (Finished product)

 All quantities are expressed in kg

d) Summary of Mass Balance: Capacity, TPM : 3500 Batch Size, MT : 10.0 Working Days : 30

Quantity Sr. Name of Raw Material MT/MT of Remarks No. Kg/Batch TPM TPD Product Input Caster Oil/Linseed 1 2860.0 0.286 1001.00 33.37 Oil/Soyabene Oil Glycerin/MEG/ 2 Pentaerithritol/ DPG/ 1920.0 0.192 672.00 22.40 Raw Material Trimethalol Propane Acid Anhydride 3 3150.0 0.315 1102.50 36.75 (PA/MA/AA/Rosin) 4 Xylene 2425.0 0.243 848.75 28.29 Total 10355.0 1.036 3624.25 120.81 Output Finished 1 Alkyd Resin 10000.0 1.000 3500.00 116.67 Product To ETP & 2 Wastewater 355.0 0.036 124.25 4.14 Evaporation Total 10355.0 1.036 3624.25 120.81

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2.7 SOLVENT REQUIREMENTS & RECOVERY SYSTEM

In the manufacturing process Styrene and Xylene are used as solvents to dissolve solid resin and to make finished product in form of liquid solution. Thus, solvents used goes alongwith the product and there is no such use of solvent during the process from which spent solvent is generated and thus there is no need of any solvent recovery stystem. Requirements and other details of styrene and xylene are given in the succeeding section ‘Details of raw materials’.

2.8 DETAILS OF RAW MATERIALS

As this is the expansion project, the requirement of various raw materials will be increased according to the proposed production. Details of raw materials required after the proposed expansion are given in Table 2.4. Storage and transportation details of products and raw materials are given in Table 2.5. As per the current practice, convenient transportation medium will be used for the transportation of raw materials and products. For import of raw materials & export of products, facilities at Kandla port will be used which is about 18 km from the project site.

Table 2.4: List of Raw Materials with Requirement TPM Sr. Kg/Kg of Name of Raw Material Product Name Product No. Product Maximum Wise Glycol Unsaturated 1. 0.250 875.00 875.0 (MEG/DEG/PG/DPG) Polyester Resin Unsaturated Acid Anhydride 0.234 820.05 2. Polyester Resin 1102.5 (PA/IPA/PTA) Alkyd Resin 0.315 1102.50 Unsaturated 3. Maliec Anhydride 0.160 560.00 560.0 Polyester Resin Unsaturated 4. Styrene Monomer 0.371 1298.50 1300.0 Polyester Resin Unsaturated 5. Additives 0.001 2.10 2.1 Polyester Resin Caster Oil/Linseed 6. Alkyd Resin 0.286 1001.00 1005.0 Oil/ Soyabene Oil Glycerin/MEG/ 7. Pentaerithritol/ DPG/ Alkyd Resin 0.192 672.00 675.0 Trimethalol Propane 8. Xylene Alkyd Resin 0.243 848.75 850.0

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Table 2.5: Details of products & raw materials storage & handling Nos. & Maximum Type of Storage Storage Sr. Physical Size of Storage Characte- Market/ Name of chemical Packing/ Pressure Temp. No. Form Storage Capacity, ristics Source Storage Kg/cm2 ºC Tanks MT  Products Unsaturated 10 Hazardous Local / 1. Tank Liquid 250 ATM RT Polyester Resin (25 MT) & Toxic Export 2 Hazardous Local / 2. Alkyd Resin Tank Liquid 50 ATM RT (25 MT) & Toxic Export  Raw Materials Glycol 3 Hazardous Local / 1. (MEG/DEG Tank Liquid 750 ATM RT (250 KL) & Toxic Import /PG/DPG) Acid Anhydride 25 Kg & Hazardous Local / 2. Bags Solid 200 ATM RT (PA/IPA/PTA) 600 Kg & Toxic Import 25 Kg & Hazardous Local / 3. Maliec Anhydride Bags Solid 200 ATM RT 600 Kg & Toxic Import 3 Hazardous Local / 4. Styrene Monomer Tank Liquid 750 ATM 20 (250 KL) & Toxic Import Drums Liquid 1 Kg to Hazardous Local / 5. Additives 10 ATM RT /Bags & Solid 200 Kg & Toxic Import Caster Oil/ Non- Local / 6. Linseed Oil/ Drum Liquid 200 Kg 10 ATM RT hazardous Import Soyabene Oil Glycerin/MEG/ Pentaerithritol/ Hazardous Local / 7. Drum Liquid 200 Kg 10 ATM RT DPG/ Trimethalol & Toxic Import Propane Hazardous Local / 8. Xylene Drum Liquid 200 Kg 10 ATM RT & Toxic Import

2.9 ENERGY BALANCE

Energy balance or management is the strategy of adjusting and optimizing energy, using systems and procedures so as to reduce energy requirements per unit of output while holding constant or reducing total costs of producing the output from these systems. The objective of Energy management is to achieve and maintain optimum energy procurement and utilisation, throughout the unit and;

 To minimise energy costs / waste without affecting production & quality  To minimise environmental effects.

NPPL is the synthetic organic resins manufacturing unit and in existing unit Thermic Fluid Heaters (one working + two stand-by) are the critical units utilized for thermal energy requirements. Thus, energy balance of working Thermic Fluid Heater is carried out and given in Table 2.6. After the proposed expansion, unit is planning to conduct energy audit regularly as a tool for decision-making for energy management.

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Table 2.6: Energy Balance of Thermic Fluid Heater-3 Sr. Existing Proposed Parameters Units No. Project Project 1 Installed Capacity of TFH Kcal/hr 1,500,000 1,500,000 Rated Fuel (Fire wood / Agro 2 Kg/hr 210 625 waste) Gross Calorfic Value per kg of 3 Kcal 3,100 3,100 Fuel 4 Moisture content % 25 25 5 Max Fluid Temp °C 250 250 6 Min Fluid Temp °C 220 220 7 Max Head at Heater Outlet °C 30 30 Efficiency on Gross Calorfic 8 % 76±2 76±2 Value 9 Flue gas outlet mm 450X400 450X400 Length mm 11,500 11,500 Overall 10 Width mm 3,500 3,500 Dimensions Height mm 7,200 7,200 11 Fluid content of Coils ltrs 2,350 2,350 12 Dry Weight (App) kg 10,500 10,500 13 Energy Produced in hr Kcal/hr 494,760 1,472,500 14 Moisture content less 25% Kcal/hr 123,690 368,125 15 Losses thro Flue gas 0.4% Kcal/hr 1,979 5,890 16 Net Energy output Kcal/hr 369,091 1,098,485 17 Net Energy output in 24 hrs Kcal/day 8,858,183 26,363,640 18 Production TPD 50 150 Energy consumption per MT 19 Kcal/MT 177,164 175,758 production

2.10 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

The proposed expansion requires additional water, power, fuel, human resources, machineries & utilities etc. The details of all major resources required for proposed expansion are described in subsequent sections under respective headings.

2.10.1 Land Land is 100% Industrial and is located at S.No. 443 of Bhimasar Village on Anjar- Bhimasar Road in Anjar Taluka of District Kutch in Gujarat. Total available land area of existing premises is 42,290 sqm (10.45 acres). Land possession document and NA permission are enclosed as Annexure-6 & 7 respectively.

Out of this total land area 18,733.67 sqm area is built-up for the industrial establishment and undeveloped area is 23,556.33 sqm. Proposed expansion will take

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place within the existing premises having an adequate land area for expansion and thus no additional land would be required for proposed expansion. Further from the available undeveloped area, 8,252 m2 area will be utilized for the expansion activity. Detailed break-up of the land is given in Table 2.7 and Plant Lay-out highlighting greenbelt as well as proposed expansion area is shown in Figure 2.5.

The unit has already provided green belt in 8,500 m2 within the existing premises. The unit will also increase greenbelt area up to 14,000 m2 (33.10% of total land area) after proposed expansion activity.

Photographs of existing project, greenbelt and proposed expansion area are given in Annexure-15 (a).

Table 2.7: Break-up of Area Area (Sqm) Sr. % of Total Particular Total After No. Existing Proposed Land Expansion 1 Process Plant 210.00 130.00 340.00 0.80 2 Raw material /Product storage 2553.00 1391.00 3,944.00 9.33 3 Utility 270.00 398.00 668.00 1.58 4 Effluent Treatment Plant 58.67 50.00 108.67 0.26 5 Hazardous waste storage area 300.00 135.00 435.00 1.03 6 Green Belt 8500.00 5500.00 14,000.00 33.10 7 Roads 6100.00 600.00 6,700.00 15.84 8 Parking Area 25.00 0.00 25.00 0.06 9 Others (Office/Lab) 717.00 48.00 765.00 1.81 10 Undeveloped 23556.33 -8252.00 15,304.33 36.19 Total 42,290.00 Nil 42,290.00 100.00

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Figure 2.5: Plant Lay-out

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2.10.2 Machineries & Utilities As the proposed expansion will be carried out in the existing premises, existing infrastructure facilities will also be utilized with the addition of some new machineries and utilities. The list of plant machineries for the existing and proposed project is given in Table 2.8. However, the actual requirements of machineries & equipment are not limited to the basic list below as some additional minor requirements can also be cited depending up on necessity noticed during installation & operations.

Table 2.8: Details of Machineries and Utilities Sr. Size/ Equipment Qty. Type No. Capacity  Existing SS reactor, SS column, SS 1 Reactor Set-1 01 10.0 KL condenser SS reactor, SS column, SS 2 Reactor Set-2 01 4.0 KL condenser 3 Blender-1 01 MS vessel 16.0 KL 4 Blender-2 01 MS vessel 6.0 KL 5 Fork lift 01 Diesel fork lift 2 MT, 1.5 MT 6 Pallet trucks 01 Hydraulic manual truck 1.5 MT 7 Hoists 02 Flameproof hoist 2 MT, 3 MT 8 Mono EthyleneGlycol 01 MS tank, zinc coated inside 250 KL 9 Di-Ethylene Glycol 01 MS tank, zinc coated inside 250 KL 350 KL, 350 10 Styrene Monomer 03 MS & SS, Insulated KL, 50 KL 11 Propylene Glycol 01 MS tank, zinc coated inside 250 KL 12 Furnace Oil tank 02 MS ,insulated 15 KL, 20 KL 13 Glycol dye tank 01 SS tank 1.0 KL  Proposed SS reactor, SS column, 1 Reactor Set-3 01 6.0 KL SS condenser SS reactor, SS column, 2 Reactor Set-4 01 7.0 KL SS condenser SS reactor, SS column, 3 Reactor Set-5 01 1.5KL SS condenser SS reactor, SS column, 4 Reactor Set-6 01 10.0 KL SS condenser 5 Digester -1 01 SS reactor, SS column 2.5KL 6 Blender-3 01 MS vessel 10.0 KL 7 Blender-4 01 MS vessel 11.0 KL 8 Blender-5 01 SS vessel 2.5 KL 9 Blender-6 01 MS vessel 13.0 KL 10 Self cleaning filter 03 SS self cleaning 15.0 m3/hr 11 Fork lift 01 Diesel fork lift 2 MT, 1.5 MT 12 Pallet trucks 01 Hydraulic manual truck 1.5 MT

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2.10.3 Capital Cost

The unit is a large scale industry having total investment of Rs. 25.28 Crores in the existing unit, which will be increased up to Rs. 40.17 Crores after proposed expansion. The break-up of the capital cost is given in Table 2.9.

Table 2.9: Capital Cost Cost (INR In Crore) Sr. Description Proposed No. Existing Total Project 1 Land & Site Development 1.27 Nil 1.27 2 Building 3.93 0.93 4.86 3 Plant and Machinery 16.72 11.78 28.50 4 Environment Protection Measures 0.32 0.20 0.52 5 Others (Miscellaneous) 3.05 1.98 5.03 Total 25.28 14.89 40.17

2.10.4 Power / Electricity At present the total connected load of power is about 425 KVA which will be increased up to 575 KVA after proposed expansion. The power required is procured from Pashchim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) and the same source will be utilized after proposed expansion. Unit has installed two D.G. Sets (380 KVA & 250 KVA), which is kept as stand-by source and used only in case of main power failure from PGVCL. Same practice will continue after the proposed expansion and there will be no requirement of any additional D.G. set for proposed expansion.

2.10.5 Water Presently, entire water requirement of M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. is met through surface water supplied by M/s. Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. (GWIL) and same source will be utilized after proposed expansion.

The total fresh water requirement for existing unit is 25.0 KLD, which includes domestic, gardening and industrial requirements. After proposed expansion, it will be increased up to 60.0 KLD. Thus, the additional water requirement for proposed expansion will be 35.0 KLD. The total industrial water consumption after proposed expansion will be only 5.0 KLD.

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The unit has already obtained permission from the GWIL for water supply up to 0.1 MLD (100 KLD). The permission obtained from GWIL is enclosed as Annexure-9.

2.10.6 Fuel At present, Agro Waste / Fire Wood is used as fuel in the Thermic Fluid Heater-3 (15 Lac Kcal/Hr). After proposed expansion the same will be utilized with additional fuel requirement. Unit has also installed two liquid fuel i.e. furnace oil based Thermic Fluid Heaters-1 & 2 (6.0 Lac Kcal/Hr., each) as stand-by and it will remain for the same duty after proposed expansion also.

The unit uses Diesel as a fuel in the two D.G. Sets (380 KVA & 250 KVA), which is used as an alternate power source. The existing D.G. sets will be adequate and there will be no requirement to install additional D.G. set for proposed expansion activity; however there will be increase in diesel requirement after proposed expansion. The details of fuel requirement are given hereunder in Table 2.10.

Table 2.10: Details of Fuel Requirement Fuel Requirement Sr. Fuel Used In Total after No. Existing Proposed Expansion Agro Waste / 150 TPM 1. TFH (15.0 Lac Kcal/Hr) 300 TPM 450 TPM Fire Wood (5 TPD) TFH, 2 Nos. 2. Furnace Oil (6.0 Lac Kcal/Hr, each)- 1 TPD 1 TPD 2 TPD Stand-by D.G. Sets, 2 Nos. 30 30 60 3. Diesel (380 KVA & 250 KVA)- L/Hr L/Hr L/Hr Stand-by

2.10.7 Man Power The manpower is one of the main resource requirements to operate and maintain the plant in a better and efficient way. Total 43 personnel are working in the existing plant and after the proposed project the company has planned to employ about 67 additional personnel at various cadres and in various departments. The details of existing and proposed manpower are given in Table 2.11.

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Table 2.11: Details of Manpower Requirement Production & Stores & Administration Total Particulars allied services Dispatch E P E P E P E P Management Staff 1 2 3 4 2 3 6 9 Supervisory Staff 2 3 4 5 2 4 8 12 Clerical Staff 3 5 3 5 2 3 8 13 Workers 1 1 12 20 8 12 21 33 Total 7 11 22 34 14 22 43 67 Grand Total 110 E-Existing, P- For Proposed expansion

2.11 POLLUTION POTENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT

The proposed project will have potential of pollution mainly due to the wastewater generation & disposal, gaseous emission from process, flue gas emission from utilities and hazardous waste generation & disposal. These potentials of pollution are described below under respective heading with necessary details.

2.11.1 Water Pollution Presently, Industrial water requirement is only 2 KLD for cooling and washing activities. There is no requirement of water for manufacturing process. The water requirement for domestic and greenbelt activities is 15 KLD and 8 KLD respectively.

After the proposed expansion, industrial water requirement will be increased up to 5 KLD for the same purpose i.e. cooling and washing activities. Same as the existing scenario, there will not be any water requirement for manufacturing process after proposed expansion. The water requirement for domestic and greenbelt activities will also be increased up to 25 KLD and 30 KLD respectively after proposed expansion due to increase in man power as well as greenbelt area.

From the existing plant, 2 KLD industrial wastewater is generated from the process, cooling blow down and washing activity. There is no water requirement for the manufacturing process; however water evolves during the manufacturing process from vaccum distillation. After the proposed expansion, industrial wastewater generation will be increased upto 5 KLD. Same as existing scenario, the industrial waste water will be generated from the process, cooling blow down and washing activity and further water

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will be evolved during manufacturing process from vaccum distillation.Presently, domestic wastewater generation is 4 KLD, which will be increased upto 20 KLD.

The product-wise and category-wise water requirement and wastewater generation after the proposed expansion is given in Table 2.12 and Table 2.13 respectively. Water balance diagram after proposed expansion is given in Figure 2.6.

Table 2.12: Product-wise Water Requirement & Wastewater Generation after the proposed expansion Water Requirement, Wastewater Batch Sr. Capacity, Liter Generation, Liter Product size, No. TPM Per Per MT Per Kg Per Day Per Kg Per Day Batch Batch Unsaturated 1 Polyester 10 Nil Nil Nil 159.00 0.020 1855.00 3500 Resin 2 Alkyd Resin 10 Nil Nil Nil 355.00 0.036 4141.67 Average Process Water -- -- 0.00 -- -- 2998.33 Consumption/Generation

Table 2.13: Category-wise Water Requirement & Wastewater Generation Water Requirement Wastewater Generation Sr. Category KLD* KLD* No. E P T E P T I. Domestic 15.0 10.0 25.0 4.0 16.0 20.0 II. Gardening 8.0 22.0 30.0 Nil Nil Nil III. Industrial a. Process Nil Nil Nil 0.8 2.2 3.0 b. Cooling 1.5 2.5 4.0 0.7 0.3 1.0 c. Washing 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.0 Total Industrial 2.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 Grand Total (I + II + III) 25.00 35.00 60.00 6.00 19.00 25.00 *E – Existing, P – Proposed, T – Total after Expansion

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Figure 2.6: Water Balance Diagram (After Proposed Expansion)

(25.0) (20.0) To soak pit Fresh Water Domestic through (Source: GWIL) septic tank (60.0) (30.0) Gardening Nil

Fresh Industrial (5.0)

Loss (Nil) (4.0) (1.0) (3.0)

Process Cooling Washing (Vacuum Distillation) Make-up

(3.0) (1.0) (1.0)

(5.0)

Effluent Treatment Plant

(5.0)

Evaporation by Thermic Fluid Evaporator

"Zero Effluent Discharge"

Note: All quantities are expressed in KLD.

The unit has provided effluent treatment plant for the physico-chemical treatment with Thermic Fluid Evaporator. The treatment Scheme of the ETP is described hereunder and the detail of existing effluent treatment plant is given in Table 2.14 and schematic flow diagram is given in Figure 2.7.

 The waste water is received in collection cum equalization tank, here the rate of flow from various streams balances out and acquires homogeneity.  The effluent is pumped to the neutralization tank to check and stabilize the variations in pH.  The equalized and neutralized effluent is taken to the flash mixer, where the coagulating agent is added. The flocs are formed by gentle stirring.

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 The effluent from flash mixer is taken and allowed to settle in the primary settling tank. The flocs gets settle down at the bottom of the tank.  The supernant is collected in the treated water holding tank and pumped to the Thermic Fluid Evaporator for the evaporation.  The semi solid sludge generated from the primary settling tank is pumped to the filter press for the dewatering of the sludge and the leachate is taken back to the collection cum equalization tank. Sludge drying beds are also provided as stand by.  Hence, the unit maintains “Zero Effluent Discharge”.

Table 2.14: Details of Effluent Treatment Plant Size, m Sr. Liquid Units Nos. No. Volume, m3 Width Width Depth Depth Liquid Length 1 Collection cum Equalisation Tank 1 5.0 3.4 2.6 44.20 2 Neutralization tank 1 2.0 5.0 2.0 20.00 3 Flash Mixer 1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.73 4 Primary Settling Tank 1 3.2 1.3 1.8 7.49 5 Treated Water Holding Tank -1 1 1.2 2.4 1.2 3.46 6 Treated Water Holding Tank -2 1 2.0 KL 7 Sludge Drying Bed 7 1.0 3.0 1.0 21.00 8 Filter Press 18 355 mm x 355 mm 9 Thermic Fluid Evaporator 1 1000 Lit./day

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Figure 2.7: Schematic Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant

The stage wise characteristics of effluent are given hereunder in Table 2.15. Table 2.15: Stage-wise Characteristics of Effluent Sr. Parameter Unit Raw Effluent Primary Outlet No. 1 pH pH unit 8.5 – 9.5 6.5 – 8.5 2 TSS mg/l 80 40 3 TDS mg/l 2,400 2,400 4 COD mg/l 7,000 4,000 5 BOD mg/l 2,100 1,200

After proposed expansion, total 5.0 KLD industrial effluents to be generated from the same sources viz. process, cooling and washing activity will be treated in the existing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) same as current practice, it will be completely evaporated by existing Thermic Fluid Evaporator. Hence, after proposed expansion also, unit will maintain “Zero Effluent Discharge”.

Existing Thermic Fluid Evaporator and Effluent Treatment Plant will also be adequate after proposed expansion. Photograph showing Thermic Fluid Evaporator and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) is given in Annexure-15 (d).

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In EC application, unit had proposed Liquid Waste Incinerator to incinerate the equalized effluent after the proposed expansion by keeping the existing Thermic Fluid Evaporator as a stand-by. But looking to the characteristics of effluent containing organic impurities having higher boiling point than water which usually remains at the bottom as residue after evaporation and have negligible chances to get emitted as VOC. Therefore same as existing practice, unit will continue with the existing Effluent Treatment Plant and Thermic Fluid Evaporator, which have a sufficient capacity to take a proposed effluent load.

Same as current practice, total 20 KLD domestic wastewater will be discharged to soak pit through septic tank. Detail of effluent treatment plant is given hereunder in Table 2.14.

2.11.2 Air Pollution The main source of air pollution is flue gas emission from existing as well as proposed utility operation. There is no process gas emission from existing as well as proposed manufacturing process. There will also be chances of fugitive emission due to manufacturing activity as well as raw material handling and transportation. Various potential of air pollution are described hereunder.

2.11.2.1 Flue Gas Emission

At present, main source of flue gas emission is Agro Waste / Fire Wood based Thermic Fluid Heater-3 (Capacity: 15 Lac Kcal/Hr and utilization 6 Lac Kcal/Hr only). A multicyclone separator is provided to control the air pollution and adequate stack height of 31 meter is provided for proper dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere. Multicyclone separator is designed for the outlet concentration of particulate matter ≤ 150 mg/Nm3 as prescribed in Consent To Operate issued by GPCB. After proposed expansion the same Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH) will be utilized at its full capacity i.e. 15 Lac Kcal/Hr. This solid fuel based TFH was proposed for expansion project in the EC application but unit has already installed the same with permission of GPCB and unit has obtained the amendment in Consent To Operate for this solid fuel based TFH. Provided APCM and stack height will be adequate after the proposed expansion to achieve the norms prescribed by GPCB.

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Unit has also installed two liquid fuel i.e. furnace oil based Thermic Fluid Heaters (6.0 Lac Kcal/Hr., each) as stand-by and after the proposed expansion also the same will be kept as stand-by. Individual stacks with adequate height are provided for these TFH for proper dispersion of pollutant.

The unit has also provided two D. G. Sets (380 & 250 KVA), which is kept as a stand- by and used in case of main power failure from PGVCL. After proposed expansion, same practice will be continued. Only diesel requirement will be increased as discussed in earlier section. Adequate stack height of 11.0 m has been provided for both the D.G. Sets for the proper dispersion of pollutants into atmosphere.

Details of flue gas stacks and technical specification of Air Pollution Control Equipment are given hereunder in Table 2.16 & 2.17 respectively.

Table 2.16: Details of Flue Gas Stacks

Ht. & Sr. Status Type of Concentration Air Pollution Stack Attach to Dia. No. Fuel of Polluants Control Measures Existing Proposed m Existing – Multi Cyclone Separator Thermic Fluid Agro Working Working Heater-3 Waste / 1. (at 6 Lac (at 15 Lac 31 & 0.6 Proposed - Multi (15 Lac Fire Kcal/Hr) Kcal/Hr) Cyclone Separator Kcal/Hr) Wood followed by Bag Filter Thermic Fluid 30 & PM ≤ 150 Adequate Stack 2. Heater-1 Stand-by Stand-by 3 0.55 mg/Nm height (6 Lac Kcal/Hr) Furnace Thermic Fluid Oil SO2≤ 100 ppm 30 & Adequate Stack 3. Heater-2 Stand-by Stand-by 0.55 height (6 Lac Kcal/Hr) NOX≤ 50 ppm

D.G. Set-1 11 & Adequate Stack 4. Stand-by Stand-by Diesel (380 KVA) 0.15 height

D.G. Set-2 11 & Adequate Stack 5. Stand-by Stand-by Diesel (250 KVA) 0.15 height

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Table 2.17: Technical Specifications of Air Pollution Control Equipment Specifications Unit Values / Detail  General Stack Attached To -- Thermic Fluid Heater-3 Flue Gas Temperature oC 180 Gas Volume Handled m3/hr 9000 Inlet Concentration of PM g/Nm3 10 – 30 Outlet Concentration of PM mg/Nm3 < 100 Overall Efficiency of Dust Removal -- ≥ 99.67 % Pressure drop across APCM mmWC 120-150 (max 180)  Multi Cyclone Separator Material of Construction -- MS No. of Cyclones -- Twin (Two) Overall Size mm 650 Dia. X 3890 Total Height  Bag Filter Type of Bag filter -- Reverse Air Pulse Jet Material of Construction -- MS Size of of Bag mm 150 Dia. & 3660 Height Nos. of Bags Nos. 81 Type/ Material of Bag fabric -- Woven Fibre Glass with PTFE Overall dimension, (L×B×H) mm 3750 x 3450 x 8750 No. of Solenoid Valves Nos. 09

2.11.2.2 Process Gas Emission

At present there is no process gas emission from manufacturing activity or any other ancillary operations and even after proposed expansion there will not be any process gas emissions.

In addition to the control measures for the flue gas emission, the unit has taken all the required precautions and control measures to take care of the fugitive emissions, which are described under Section 4.5.2 of Chapter-4: Anticipated environmental impact and mitigation measures.

2.11.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE

The main source of hazardous waste generation from existing activity is evaporation residue from Thermal Fluid Evaporator due to evaporation of liquid effluent. The other sources of hazardous waste generation from existing activity are discarded containers/ Barrel from storage and handling of raw materials and spent/used oil generation from

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Same as current practice, evaporation residue will be disposed by land filling to TSDF site of M/s. Shaurashtra Enviro Projects Pvt. Ltd. (SEPPL), Bhachau. Membership certificate of the stated TSDF site is enclosed as Annexure-10.

The unit has provided dedicated storage area of 300 m2 for the hazardous waste storage within premises having impervious floor and roof cover with leachate collection system, which will be expanded up to 435.0 m2 after proposed expansion. Photographs showing hazardous waste storage area are given in Annexure-15 (d). The details of hazardous waste generation and management are given in Table 2.17.

Table 2.18: Details of Hazardous Waste Generation and Management Quantity per Annum Physical- Type of waste Cat. Chemical Management Source E* P* T* Form Collection, ETP sludge & Storage & 1.08 2.27 3.35 Solid & ETP Evaporation 34.3 Disposal by MT MT MT Inorganic Residue Land filling at TSDF Reused as Lubricant or Plant & Used / 0.15 0.15 Liquid & 5.1 Nil Sell to MoEF Machineries Spent Oil KL KL Organic approved Recyclers Decontami- Raw Discarded nation and Material 1500 2500 4000 Solid & Containers/ 33.3 Reuse or Sell Storage & Nos. Nos. Nos. Inorganic Barrels to scrap Handling vendors * E-Existing, P-Proposed, T-Total After Expansion

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2.11.4 Noise & Vibration

The only source of noise generation may be the D.G. Sets, which will be kept as stand- by like existing scenario and no other source of noise and vibration from the proposed manufacturing activity except plant machineries. The adequate precautions are being taken for abatement of noise pollutions, which are as follows;

 The unit has installed latest technology based low noise D.G.Sets with acoustic enclosures.  Proper and timely oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out for the machineries and equipments to reduce noise generation.  All the vibrating parts are checked periodically and serviced to reduce the noise generation. The equipment, which generates excessive noise, is provided with enclosures etc.  To minimize the adverse effect on the health, ear muffs/ earplugs are provided to the working under high noise area.  To reduce the noise generation during the transportation activities; the vehicle are kept periodically serviced and maintain as per the requirement of latest trend in automobile industry. Only those vehicles with PUC’s are allowed for the transportation.  The transport contractors are informed to avoid unnecessary speeding of vehicles inside the premises.  Green belt area is developed to prevent the noise pollution outside the factory premises and same will be increased after proposed expansion.  Noise monitoring is carried out regularly at different parts of the plant through NABL applroved laboratory.

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3.1 PREAMBLE

Preparation of EIA needs a datum on which the evaluation can be done. It is necessary to collect data about different environmental aspects that are likely to be affected due to the proposed industrial activity, which in turn defines an existing environmental quality to serve as the datum.

Various environmental conditions exist in the area surrounding the project site, which are liable to be affected due to the project activities, have been assessed quantitatively as well as qualitatively. In order to assess the feasibility of the said project, a study related to the present environment condition has been carried out by generating the baseline data.

3.2 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY OF BASELINE STUDY The baseline environmental study for the EIA of proposed expansion project of M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. has been done by following the guidelines of MoEF. The study was finalized with the ToRs approved by the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi. Copy of ToRs and its compliance are provided at the beginning of this report. Details of the study period, frequency of sampling & method of environmental sampling & analysis are shown below in succeeding chapter under respective titles.

3.2.1 Study Area

For the present EIA study, the area falling within 10 km radial distance from project site has been selected for preparing the site map along with infrastructure setup and administrative map, land use/land cover map, socio-economic study as well as to monitor the base line environment quality.

3.2.2 Study Period

The baseline study was carried out in Winter Season during December 2013 to February 2014 and all the points/conditions of approved ToRs have been covered in the study.

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3.2.3 Sampling Locations

Locations for sampling & monitoring have been selected within the study area of 10 km radial distance from site. The sampling locations were selected on the basis of surface influence, demographic influence and meteorological influence. Total nine sampling locations were selected including project site, out of which three locations were selected in downwind direction. Among all the nine locations, ambient air monitoring, water sampling, noise monitoring & soil sampling were carried out at eight locations. At ninth location, i.e. on National Highway 8A, noise levels were monitored. Meteorology data of the study area were collected by setting-up the weather station at project site. Details of monitoring locations are given below in Table 3.1. Map of study area showing sampling & monitoring locations are illustrated below in Figure 3.1. Photographs showing baseline monitoring are given in Annexure-16.

Table 3.1: Sampling & Monitoring Locations

Approx. Bearing Aerial Env. Name of Village / GPS w. r. t Distance Type of Attributes Location Coordinates project from Area Monitored * Site project site (m) Location Code

23° 10' 26.93" N A, SW/PW, S1 Project Site -- - Industrial 70° 9'18.22"E N, S, MET 23° 11' 30.00" N 28°/ NNE / A, GW, S2 Bhimasar Village 2320 Residential 70° 9' 52.86" E Upwind SW, N, S Nandgam (Chirai 23° 11' 58.69" N 68°/NEE/ A, GW, N, S3 7330 Residential Nani) Village 70° 13' 17.15" E Upwind S 23° 8' 31.77" N 112°/ESE/ A, GW, N, S4 Padana Village 4670 Residential 70° 11' 1.77" E Crosswind S 23° 6' 4.33" N 178°/S/ A, GW, N, S5 Mithi Rohar Village 8200 Residential 70° 9' 26.96" E Downwind S 23° 8' 59.12" N 190°/S/ A, GW, S6 Modvadar Village 2860 Residential 70° 8' 55.25" E Downwind SW, N, S Varshamedi 23° 7' 43.04" N 233°/SW/ A, GW, N, S7 8340 Residential Village 70° 5' 27.73" E Downwind S 23° 9' 56.07" N 260°/W/ A, GW, N, S8 Ajapar Village 4320 Residential 70° 6' 51.37" E Crosswind S National Highway 23°10'32.53"N 50°/NE/ S9 100 N Commercial 8A 70° 9' 14.35" E Upwind *A-Ambient Air, GW-Ground water, SW-Surface water, PW-Pipe water, S-Soil, N-Noise, MET- Meteorology

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Figure 3.1: Map of Study Area showing Sampling & Monitoring Locations

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3.2.4 Frequency of Monitoring

The frequency of environmental monitoring was determined considering the approved TOR issued by MoEF. The guidelines provided by MoEF in online EIA Manual and other guidelines provided by CPCB was also taken in to consideration while deciding the same. Frequency of environmental monitoring and method of sampling & analysis for various attributes considered for the study are illustrated in Table 3.2.

3.2.5 Method of Sampling & Analysis

Selection of method for sampling, preservation and analysis plays very important role in baseline environmental study. Considering the necessity of quality in environmental sampling & analysis, CPCB has issued guidelines and even in the EIA manual published by MoEF necessary guidelines for baseline study have been provided. Considering these guidelines, methods of sampling & analysis for environmental monitoring have been selected/ adopted and same are illustrated in following Table 3.2.

Table 3.2: Frequency of Environmental Monitoring and Method of Sampling & Analysis

Monitoring Frequency Sampling Method Attributes Source / of Analysis Method / Instrument Location Monitoring A. Air Environment Meteorological Book “Climate Once -- Computer Aided Data of Gujarat” Data Analysis published by IMD, Government of India-1995 Site Specific Project site Continuous Micro controller Computer Aided Micro- monitoring based Automatic Data Analysis Meteorological with hourly Weather station Data data with data logger recording throughout the study period Ambient Air 8 Locations 24 hourly Fine Particulate As per CPCB Quality twice a Sampler (FPS) Guidelines and week and Respirable Manufacture’s throughout Dust Sampler Manual for the study (RDS) Electronic period with attachment instrument, for Gaseous IS 5182 [Part –II

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Monitoring Frequency Sampling Method Attributes Source / of Analysis Method / Instrument Location Monitoring sampling, (2001) & Part – Electronic VI & XXIII instrument with (2006)], PID Sensor Method of air sampling & Analysis Second Edition Published By APHA B. Noise 9 Locations Once, 24 IS 9989 -1981/ Computer Aided hourly Sound Level Data Analysis Meter With data logger C. Water Ground Water Grab samples Once As per IS: 3025 ‘Methods for from 7 sampling and testing of water and locations waste water’ and Standard Methods Surface Water Grab samples for Examination of Water and from 3 Wastewater Analysis published by locations American Public Health Association (APHA). D. Soil Quality 8 locations Once Handbook of methods in environmental studies.Vol.2: Air, Noise, Soil and Overburden Analysis, Edition: 2011 published by S. K. Maiti & IS: 2720 E. Land Use - Satellite Image : Once Arc GIS software and Computer Land Cover (Landsat ETM + Aided Data Analysis with field survey Thermal MSS) for ground checks and ground truth verification F. Ecological Data through Once Field survey Computer Aided Data primary survey Data Compilation G. Socio- Census of Once Field survey Compilation of data economic India-2011 from Census of India-2011 and Data Computer Aided Data Analysis with field survey

3.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT The baseline study was conducted during study period of December 2013 to February 2014 as mentioned above. All the scope given in the approved TORs were referred and baseline study was conducted to comply all requirements of approved TORs. The study was carried out to determine the prevailing status of topography, land use, meteorology, ambient air, water quality, soil quality, ecology and socio-economic environment. The sampling, monitoring and analysis related to ambient air, water, soil

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and noise during the baseline study were carried out by in-house NABL approved laboratory of Envisafe Environment Consultants, Ahmedabad. The details regarding the outcomes of the baseline study are described in subsequent sections under respective heading.

3.3.1 Topography & Geology In and around the study area of Bhimasar the land is mostly plain where the soil is sandy with clay and alluvial loam in some parts. The soil at this site is sandy and loamy. Geo-morphologically the study area comprises of coastal area which is characterized by sand mounds and narrow plain strip. The streams flowing in and around the study area are ephermal and in general flows from North to South.

The general regional geology comprises Jurassic of Kutch i.e. sandstone, shale & siltstone. Geology in and around the study area is Alluvium. It is underlain by weathered shale and sandstone.

3.3.2 Seismology As per the earthquake sensitivity index, study area lies in Zone V, which is referred as Very High Damage Risk Zone (MSK > IX). Seismic zone map of Gujarat, Earthquake history of the Kutch District and precautionary measures during earthquake are described in Chapter-8, Section 8.9.

3.3.3 Land Use Pattern Land cover inventories form an essential component in land resource evaluation and environmental studies. Land use in general refers to the various ways land is being utilized for different purposes by man, mainly to generate income as well as for residential purpose. Whereas, the word land cover indicates the vegetation, agricultural, artificial manmade structures and natural creature covering the land surfaces. It may include various landforms, geological features and ecosystems. Identification of land uses & land cover in the vicinity of any developmental activity is one of the most important components for environmental impact assessment, which would help determine the impact of the project developmental activities on the land use pattern. Good and correct compilation of this information helps in deciding the proper use of the land. Optimum economic use in accordance with minimal disturbance of the present ecology should be the prime objective of any industrial activity.

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The land use/land cover in the study area of 10 Kms has been presented in the form of a map prepared by using the satellite image as given below in Figure 3.2. The satellite image/data has been processed using ERDAS Imagine software supported with ground checks and ground truth verification by qualified and experienced professionals. Area and distance calculations have been carried out using GIS software after geo- referencing the interpreted data with the help of Sol topographical maps of 1:50,000 scale.

A map depicting major land use/ land cover classes is given here as Figure 3.3 and classification of land use/ land cover is given in Table 3.3. Based on the data it can derived that about 36% of land in the study area is agriculture land utilizing for various crops like Rai, Tuvar, Chana, Kapas, Dangar, Juwar, Makai, Gehu, etc, 7.49% land acquired for the industrial purposes, about 8% land is occupied by salt pans, only about 4% of land in covered under water portion like River, Pond/Lakes etc and only 3% land is covered under human settlements. There is no any perennial river in the study area.

Table 3.3: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area

Sr. No. Land use Area (Ha.) Percentage (%) Built-up Land Settlements 920.34 2.93 1 Industrial 2352.76 7.49 Sub Total 3273.10 10.42 Agriculture Land Crop Land 11332.91 36.07 2 Fallow land 7630.07 24.29 Sub Total 18962.98 60.36 Waste Land Land with scrub 5450.08 17.35 3 Salt Pan 2524.69 8.04 Sub Total 7974.77 25.39 Water body Ponds/Lakes 746.76 2.37 4 River 457.90 1.46 Sub Total 1204.66 3.83 Total 31415.51 100.00

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Figure 3.2: Satellite Image of the Study Area

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Figure 3.3: Land use / Land Cover Map of the Study Area

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3.3.4 Meteorology

Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere and is important tool in studying environmental phenomena like pollutant dispersion. When the EIA study is planned for any project meteorological data are very important and shall be collected through the entire period of the baseline study. Typically for EIA, micrometeorological data is required to collect as these data are essential to formulate the pollutant dispersion models. Besides, it also helps in understanding the current trend in climatologically variable as well as prevailing ambient air quality issues and forecasting. Details of the various Meteorological parameters analyzed during the study with their importance in EIA are presented in subsequent Table 3.4. Information about these parameters is taken from the Book “Climate of Gujarat” published by Indian Metrological Department, Government of India-1995.

The climate of this district is characterised by a very dry climate and scanty uncertain rainfall even during the southwest monsoon season. The cold season from December to February is followed by the summer season from March to about the middle of June. Mid-June to mid-September constitutes the southwest monsoon season. October and November form the post monsoon transition period between the rainy season and the cold season.

Table 3.4: Meteorological Parameters Sr. Measurement Parameters Importance No Method Digital Sensor  Temperature affect the plum rise & it capable of giving increase the effective height of release electrical signals e.g. and thereby increase dispersion and Surface 1. thermocouples, thus decreases the maximum ground Temperature resistance level concentration of the pollutants. thermometers or  It also influences stability conditions thermistors. and extent of dispersion of pollutants. Moisture provides surface area for suspended particulate matter to coalesce and grow in the size and settle under the Digital Sensor influence of gravity. It also enhances the Relative capable of giving 2. chemical reactions of the gaseous Humidity electrical signals e.g. pollutant. High humidity is associated hydrometer. with;  Lowered visibility for water vapour plumes

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Sr. Measurement Parameters Importance No Method  Possible acid mist formation 3 cup anemometer Determines initial dispersion of air 3. Wind Speed with reed pollution switch/magnet Wind vane with Wind 4. magnetic hall effect Determines downward geometry Direction sensor Tipping Bucket Rainwater scrubs the atmospheric 5. Rainfall sensor with magnet & pollutants and pollutes surface and reed switch groundwater. Passive Cloud Cover 6. Cloud Cover It influences stability conditions and Detector – PCCD determines the dispersion &/or dilution 7. Solar Pyranometer type rate of pollutant. Radiation sensor Determined from Determines plume spread associated Atmospheric surface observations with turbulent motions in the atmosphere 8. Stability on wind speed, cloud Condition cover and solar radiations

3.3.4.1 Temperature The day temperatures in the coastal parts of the district in general are less than in the interior parts of the district. This is particularly so during the summer. After February temperatures rapidly increase till May which is generally the hottest month. Nights are generally warmer during June and July than in May. With the onset of the southwest monsoon by about the middle of June day temperatures decrease appreciably but nights become hotter and sultry.

After about the middle of September when the southwest monsoon withdraws there is a slight increase in days temperature and a secondary maximum is reached in October. However, night temperatures decrease with the withdrawal of the monsoon. After October both day and night temperatures rapidly decrease till January which is the coldest month. The mean daily maximum temperature in January is 25.4°C and the mean daily minimum is 13.9°C at New Kandla. The evaporation and evapotranspiration rate in and around study area is fairly high i.e. about 300 cm/year.

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3.3.4.2 Humidity In general, humidity in the coastal parts is high throughout the year, exceeding 60 percent on the average. During the southwest monsoon the humidity of the air over the district in general is high with the relative humidities exceeding 80 percent in the coastal region and over 65 percent in the interior. In the interior of the district, during the rest of the year the air is generally dry with the afternoon relative humidities of the order of 25 percent or less.

3.3.4.3 Cloudiness The skies are generally heavily clouded and overcast, on some days during the southwest monsoon season. In the rest of the year skies are mostly clear or lightly clouded.

3.3.4.4 Wind Speed and Wind Direction Winds are generally light to moderate with some increase in force during the late summer and southwest monsoon seasons. Coastal parts experience stronger winds, especially during the monsoon season. During the period April to September winds blow mostly from the west or southwest. During the rest of the year winds blow from directions between southwest and northwest and sometimes from the north and northeast especially in the afternoons. Monthly mean wind speed observed in km/hr at New Kandla in months of December, January & February are 12.8, 12.7 & 12.6 respectively.

3.3.4.5 Rainfall The annual rainfall in the district is 394.6 mm. The annual rainfall varies from 419.9 mm at Mandvi on the southern coast to 334.1 mm at Lakhpat on the northwest coast. On an average there are 16 rainy days (i.e. days with rainfall of 2.5 mm or more) in a year in the district. This number varies from 11 at Naliya (obsy) to 20 at Mandvi (obsy) and New Kandla (obsy). About 94% of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the southwest monsoon season, July being the rainiest month. The variation in the annual rainfall from year to year is large.

3.3.4.6 Mixing Height Data of atmospheric inversion level for project area is not available, however the mixing height data available for the nearest observatory of Ahmedabad (Gujarat) has

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been taken from IMD publication, which are summarised below; Mixing Mixing Mixing Mixing Hours Hours Hours Hours height (m) height (m) height (m) height (m) 1 0 7 10 13 1125 19 600 2 0 8 30 14 1325 20 0 3 0 9 125 15 1440 21 0 4 0 10 310 16 1460 22 0 5 0 11 540 17 1360 23 0 6 0 12 825 18 1020 24 0 Source: Atlas of Hourly Mixing height & assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India published by IMD, New Delhi

3.3.5 Micrometeorology

The site-specific micrometeorological data has been collected continuously during the study period by installing automatic weather station at project site. The parameters for which data has been collected are temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, solar radiation and barometric pressure. Site specific micrometeorological data shows that, during study period;  Average wind speed was 1.2 m/s and maximum wind speed was 6.8 m/s.  Wind blew mostly from North direction and resultant wind vector was 342°. Calm wind contributes to about 23.7%  Average temperature recorded was 19.83°C with maximum temperature of 34.22°C and minimum of 6.24°C.  The average relative humidity recorded was 44% with maximum relative humidity of 85.6%.  Wind rose diagram is shown as Figure 3.4.

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Figure 3.4: Wind Rose Diagram

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3.3.6 Ambient Air Quality

Government of India and concern authorities have consistently ranked air pollution as a major environmental concern. The state of our air is an important factor in the quality of life. It affects the health of the community and directly influences the sustainability of our lifestyles and production methods. The Government seeks to protect and improve urban air quality through national action to reduce emissions of major air pollutants. The Government Department's focus is on those sectors that make the greatest contributions to adverse air quality as well as those pollutants that continue to pose threats to the environment and human health. National action can relate to the implementation of relevant national standards and strategies and a common approach to monitor air quality, research to inform air quality policy and community education on air quality issues. National policies and programmes relate principally to the reduction of emissions mainly from two sectors as detailed below:

Transport: National initiatives aim to reduce the impact of road transport on environment quality, urban amenity and human health. People's travel behaviour is also targeted, including promotion of bicycle use for short journeys.

Industry: Emissions from larger industries are reported under the National Pollutant Inventory and are subject to State/Territory control programmes.

In last few years Government has enacted standards for both of these sectors through CPCB. Recently, Government has also put forwards some findings regarding the critical issues of air quality & critical level of pollution in many part of India. Further, Government through its concern department is continuously trying to improve the environmental quality of the Indian regions. The findings have also noted that the issues of contamination of air have been arising in the region experiencing more industrial development. Hence, while studying the probable impacts of any industrial project, establishment of state of air quality in project area has become very important aspect of EIA study.

With such purpose, ambient air quality monitoring has been conducted for the present EIA study at 8 locations as mentioned in earlier section referring the adopted methods.

The monitoring was carried out for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and VOC. The AAQ monitoring results obtained during the entire study are given in Annexure-11 and summary of the results are given in Table 3.5.

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Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality Status Station Concentration Parameters Name of Station Code Min. Max. Avg. 98 %tile S1 Project Site 87.0 109.0 97.9 109.0 Particulate S2 Bhimasar Village 111.0 136.0 124.2 136.0 Matter (size less S3 Nandgam Village 58.0 68.0 63.3 68.0 than 10µm) or S4 Padana Village 61.0 72.0 66.9 72.0 3 (PM10,), µg/m S5 Mithi Rohar Village 63.0 79.0 71.5 79.0 [100]* S6 Modvadar Village 91.0 112.0 102.0 112.0 24 Hours S7 Varshamedi Village 67.0 86.0 76.0 86.0 S8 Ajapar Village 85.0 102.0 94.0 102.0 S1 Project Site 30.0 42.0 36.7 42.0 Particulate S2 Bhimasar Village 35.0 48.0 41.2 48.0 Matter (size less S3 Nandgam Village 14.0 18.0 16.0 18.0 than 2.5µm) or S4 Padana Village 17.0 25.0 21.4 25.0 3 (PM2.5), µg/m S5 Mithi Rohar Village 15.0 21.0 18.1 21.0 [60]* S6 Modvadar Village 27.0 39.0 32.7 39.0 24 Hours S7 Varshamedi Village 21.0 30.0 26.0 30.0 S8 Ajapar Village 23.0 32.0 28.0 32.0 S1 Project Site 17.0 27.0 22.5 27.0 S2 Bhimasar Village 14.0 22.0 18.3 22.0 Sulphur Dioxide S3 Nandgam Village 21.0 32.0 27.0 32.0 3 (SO2), µg/m S4 Padana Village 18.0 27.0 22.8 27.0 [80]* S5 Mithi Rohar Village 7.0 15.0 11.0 15.0 24 Hours S6 Modvadar Village 8.0 14.0 10.9 14.0 S7 Varshamedi Village 8.0 18.0 13.0 18.0 S8 Ajapar Village 6.0 12.0 9.0 12.0 S1 Project Site 26.0 35.0 30.3 35.0 S2 Bhimasar Village 13.0 20.0 16.5 20.0 Nitrogen Oxide S3 Nandgam Village 20.0 28.0 24.0 28.0 3 (NOx), µg/m S4 Padana Village 15.0 23.0 19.3 23.0 [80]* S5 Mithi Rohar Village 12.0 18.0 15.0 18.0 24 Hours S6 Modvadar Village 12.0 16.0 14.0 16.0 S7 Varshamedi Village 14.0 23.0 19.0 23.0 S8 Ajapar Village 10.0 16.0 13.0 16.0 VOC (as isobutylene) µg/m3 S1 to S8 Below Detection Limit (1.0) [NS] Grab *National Ambient Air Quality Standards published by MoEF, New Delhi vide G.S.R. 826 (E), dated 16/11/2009. [NS] – No standards prescribed for VOC under NAAQs. All monitoring stations are of the category “Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Area” as per NAAQs

The maximum concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOx at each ambient air monitoring locations were compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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(NAAQS) for industrial, residential, rural and other areas and following are the observations:

 All the parameters are well within the NAAQs except PM10 at four locations.

 PM10 concentrations at Project site, Bhimasar Village, Modvadar Village and Ajapar Village were found higher than the NAAQs, which might be due to existence of various industries in nearby area and also due to ground dust blowing away by wind from the uncovered fallow land & waste land.  VOC concentration (as isobutylene) was below detectable limit (BDL) at all locations.

3.3.7 Hydrology

The importance of water can’t be overstated when it comes to life on Earth. Over 70% of the Earth is covered in water and without water there simply is no life. With increasing industrialization & modernization in lifestyle, issue of water crisis either quality &/or quantity of water is being critical day by day. The main source of such crisis is found to be the activities requiring huge quantity of freshwater and generating huge quantity of wastewater. Thus, such activities are posing threat to the life and the industrial development is the prime operation of such activities. Hence, while studying the probable impacts of industrial project, it is very important to determine the existing status of water quality & quantity. The water resource for such investigations can be groundwater or surface water or both depending upon the water specific planning of the proposed project.

Ground water and surface water i.e. Narmada water supplied by Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. are the major water sources available in the area. Details of water samples collected from various locations once during the study period are described in earlier section in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1. The samples were analyzed as per the method described in IS: 3025 ‘Methods for sampling and testing of water and waste water’ and Standard methods for examination of water and wastewater analysis published by APHA. Details of the baseline study for establishment of existing water quality status has been described in subsequent section under respective heading. Map showing the hydrology status of the study area is given as Figure 3.5. The outcome of the study of water quality is presented in subsequent Table 3.7.

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Surface Water: The study area falls in Narmada canal command plate. The surface water source available in the study area is only the Narmada water supplied by Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. There is not any perennial river, reservoir etc in the study area. However, in certain villages, ponds have been seen during study period from which water samples have been collected to find out the water quality as a part of baseline study.

Ground Water:

The ground water in and around the study area is mainly confined in unconfined and semi confined conditions. From the study of available information, it is observed that in general, the ground water flow follows surface topography. In south it flows Southerly or from North to South, or more precisely it flows from North- West to South- East direction. In general the ground water quality is inferior (saline), except at places where such wells are located near surface water bodies that are yielding relatively good quality water. Depth to water level of Semi-Confined / Confined Aquifer is ranging from 10.8 m to 20.8 m. From the study of the hydrograph, it is inferred that ground water level shows rising trends. It could be because of increase in rainfall distribution in and around the area since last 10 years. Gujarat Water Resources Development Corporation Ltd. Gandhinagar is monitoring observation wells and piezometer through the state to monitor water level fluctuation, water level behavior & water quality variation. One such observation well is located at Village Bhimasar. The information on litho logical log of this piezometer at Bhimasar Village is given below;

Depth Lithology Colour Texture Shape up to 4 m Top Soil Brown Medium Rounded 11 m Sand reddish white medium to coarse Rounded 15 m Clay Brown fine to medium Rounded 21 m Sand pale white fine to medium Rounded 25 m Clay light brown fine to medium Rounded rounded to sub 39 m Sand reddish brown fine to medium rounded 60 m Clay with Sandstone Yellow Fine Rounded

The details of nearby wells area are given in Table 3.6.

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Table 3.6: Details of nearby wells Depth Total Sr. Well/ to water Pump Discharge Village Taluka Owner’s name Depth No. Tube Well level in Details in lpm in m m 1 Bhimasar Anjar Ahir Teja Ruda Open well 15.80 27.70 EM 5.0 HP 250 2 Bhimasar Anjar Rama Karsan Tube well 20.00 60.00 EM 7.5 HP 300 3 Bhimasar Anjar Near Chakapir Open well 4.80 16.60 EM 5.0 HP 250 Dargah 4 Bhimasar Anjar Karshan Teja Open well 4.60 12.00 5/6 HP OE 300 5 Bhimasar Anjar Madhabhai Open well 3.70 5.00 5/6 HP OE 250 (pit) 6 Bhimasar Anjar Kana Dhama Open well 4.50 6.00 5/6 HP OE 350 (pit) 7 Modvadar Anjar Vala karsan Open well 8.50 15.80 EM 5.0 HP 300 8 Modvadar Anjar Deva kana Ahir Open well 9.70 16.70 EM 5.0 HP 350 9 Varshamedi Anjar Memo farukh Open well 18.50 30.00 EM 7.5 HP 350 sekh 10 Varshamedi Anjar Ahir Ratna Dug-cum 15.80 25.70+ EM 7.5 HP 400 Jaimal bore well Bore 11 Taras Anjar On road Tube well 18.80 30.00 EM 5.0 HP 350 Timber 12 Nani Chirai Bhachau Megha Dhana Tube Well 15.80 45.0 EM 5.0 HP 350 13 Nani Chirai Bhachau Raja Ranmal Dug-cum 16.15 45.00 EM 5.0 HP 350 bore well

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Figure 3.5: Map showing Hydrology of the Study Area

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Table 3.7: Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Water S1 S2 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S6 S7 S8 IS: 10500 standard Mithi Varsha- Sr. Project Bhimasar Bhimasar Nandgam Padana Modvadar Modvadar Ajapar Parameter Unit limit for drinking water Rohar medi No. Site Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Desirable Permissible SW/PW GW SW GW GW GW GW SW GW GW A Organoleptic and physical parameters 1 Colour Hazen unit 5 15 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 1.0 2 pH -- 6.5 – 8.5 NR 7.86 7.69 8.57 8.02 7.81 7.46 7.86 7.64 7.73 7.96 3 Elec. Conductivity ms/cm -- -- 0.6 0.4 1.1 0.3 0.2 0.7 1.8 0.8 0.8 1.1 4 Temperature ⁰C -- -- 29 29 30 28 26 30 29 28 29 26 5 Turbidity NTU 1 5 1.6 1.0 6.5 1.2 1.8 1.2 2.0 5.3 1.2 0.7 6 Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 2000 352 500 560 712 1605 516 695 785 1290 1102 B General Parameters 7 Alkalinity mg/l 200 600 164 254 272 280 186 184 288 248 300 196 Total Hardness 8 mg/l 200 600 122 94 100 180 450 218 235 378 410 300 (as CaCO3) 9 Calcium (as Ca+2) mg/l 75 200 36.4 26.4 32.1 48.1 116.0 30.1 46.1 84.0 84.2 98.2 10 Magnesium (as Mg+2) mg/l 30 100 7.6 6.9 4.85 14.6 39.1 34.8 29.2 41.0 49 13.4 11 Chlorides (as Cl-) mg/l 250 1000 112 124 142 158 559 170 102 125 415 337 12 Sulphate (as SO4-2) mg/l 200 400 8.56 12.6 14.9 6.54 49.2 19.5 11.5 27.7 43.9 28.5 13 Fluoride (as F-) mg/l 1 1.5 0.20 0.20 0.50 0.25 0.20 0.25 0.40 0.70 0.30 0.25 - 14 Nitrates (as NO3 ) mg/l 45 NR 7.5 7.0 20.5 6.8 7.2 8.3 5.8 15.4 10.6 13.6 15 Ammonical nitrogen mg/l -- -- <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 <0.28 16 Phenolic compound mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 17 Aluminium (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 18 Boron (as B) mg/l 0.5 1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 19 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 20 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 NR <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 21 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 22 Selenium (as Se) mg/l 0.01 NR <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 23 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 C Demand parameter

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S1 S2 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S6 S7 S8 IS: 10500 standard Mithi Varsha- Sr. Project Bhimasar Bhimasar Nandgam Padana Modvadar Modvadar Ajapar Parameter Unit limit for drinking water Rohar medi No. Site Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Village Desirable Permissible SW/PW GW SW GW GW GW GW SW GW GW 24 COD mg/l -- -- <1 <1 10.0 <1 <1 <1 <1 19.9 <1 <1 25 BOD mg/l -- -- <1 <1 4.2 <1 <1 <1 <1 6.4 <1 <1 26 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l -- -- 7.4 6.9 5.3 7.2 5.9 7.0 6.5 4.3 7.1 6.4 D Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances 27 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 28 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.003 NR <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 29 Chromium (as Cr+6) mg/l 0.05 NR <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 30 Lead ( as Pb) mg/l 0.01 NR <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 31 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 32 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l 0.02 NR <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 E Bacteriological Parameters MPN/ 33 E-coli Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 100ml MPN/ 34 Total Coliform Absent < 2 < 2 15 < 2 < 2 < 2 < 2 12 < 2 < 2 100ml GW: Ground Water, PW: Pipe Water, SW: Surface Water

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Following are the observations from the water analysis results:

 All the parameters of collected Pipe water, Surface (Pond) water and Ground water samples were well within the permissible limit at all locations.  Considerable concentration of COD and BOD were also observed in the samples collected from ponds of Bhimasar and Modvadar Village because of anthropogenic activities.  Pipe water and Ground water of all the location is fit for drinking purposes.

3.3.8 Soil Quality

Soil quality is the capacity of a specific kind of soil to function, within natural or managed ecosystem boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain or enhance water and air quality and support human health and habitation. Soil quality reflects how well a soil performs the functions of maintaining biodiversity and productivity, partitioning water and solute flow, filtering and buffering, nutrient cycling and providing support for plants and other structures. Thus, soil quality plays vital role in any particular geographical phenomenon of ecology as well as physico-chemical environment.

Soil quality can indicate the current as well as future issues related with the water, ecology and life in the particular region. Thus, it is clearly visible that soil contamination may result in eventuality in form of contamination of water, ecological destruction, loss of productivity, food crisis and so threat to life. The major source of contamination is wastes from industries as well as overuse of fertilizers & pesticide. Thus, to determine the exact impacts of any proposed project, it is very essential to determine the existing status of soil quality and existing stress through a study of soil quality assessment. Considering this, surface soil samples were collected from eight locations of study area once in study period. Outcome of soil quality studies is given in Table 3.8.

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Table 3.8: Physico-Chemical Characteristic of Soil

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Sr. Mithi Varsha- Parameters Unit Project Bhimasar Nandgam Padana Modvadar Ajapar No. Rohar medi Site Village Village Village Village Village Village Village gm/ 1 Bulk Density 1.15 1.18 1.06 1.26 1.35 1.24 1.30 1.47 cm3 Moisture 2 % 6.35 8.26 6.38 8.02 5.42 9.12 6.75 7.62 content Water Holding 3 % 59.8 46.8 50.5 55.2 30.2 35.5 28.9 41.5 Capacity 4 Specific gravity -- 1.15 1.22 1.13 1.16 1.19 1.25 1.15 1.29 5 Particle size distribution

i Sand % 53 45 58 42 65 46 52 41

ii Clay % 16 22 20 30 14 24 28 19

iii Silt % 31 33 22 28 21 30 20 40

Sandy Clay Sandy Sandy 6 Texture Class -- Loam Loam Loam Loam clay loam loam loam clay loam pH (10% 7 -- 7.63 7.86 8.05 8.15 8.09 7.64 8.10 7.81 Solution) Electrical 8 ms/cm 0.48 0.24 0.35 0.20 0.90 0.13 0.54 0.43 Conductivity Cation meq/ 9 Exchange 12.8 10.5 9.6 16.4 15.2 8.5 14.3 10.6 100 gm Capacity 10 Calcium mg/Kg 124 82.6 74.4 72.6 65.5 96.4 110 106

11 Magnesium mg/Kg 36.4 24.2 28.3 35.4 22.2 32.0 42.1 51.2

12 Sodium mg/Kg 130 125 117 128 171 138 142 136

13 Potassium mg/Kg 5.84 6.85 8.41 7.26 5.20 7.60 10.4 8.4

14 Chloride mg/Kg 156 126 121 112 117 130 147 125

15 Phosphorous mg/Kg 15.40 20.4 23.7 21.6 18.5 12.4 25.0 19.6

16 SAR -- 14.52 17.05 16.26 17.46 25.84 17.22 16.28 15.34 Available 17 mg/Kg 36.2 48.2 56.4 66.4 52.4 45.1 40.8 48.6 Nitrogen Total organic 18 % 3.65 2.96 2.25 3.84 2.54 2.32 3.20 2.89 matter 19 Iron as Fe mg/Kg 30.6 28.5 31.5 38.2 22.6 40.6 35.2 29.7

20 Zinc as Zn mg/Kg <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

21 Nickel as Ni mg/Kg <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2

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Following are the observations of the soil analysis results:

 Water Holding Capacity of soil samples were in range of 28.9% (Varshamedi Village) to 59.8% (Project Site).  The texture of soil is observed mainly Loam type in the study area.  The concentration of available Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium were in the range of 36.2 to 66.4 mg/Kg, 12.4 to 25 mg/Kg and 5.2 to 10.4 mg/Kg respectively, which signifies that the soil of the area is not much fertile. The organic matter in the soil ranged from 2.25 to 3.84 mg/Kg.

3.3.9 Noise level

For the environmental status appraisal, noise is a sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected or undesired. Such noise level is not only resulted because of industrial activities but can also result due to transportation activities, domestic activities, commercial activities, agricultural activities and entertainment activities of individuals or group etc. All noises are not harmful but sound that is too loud or loud sound over a long time is harmful. The hazardous noise can have many adverse effects on health like headache, nausea etc. It can even damage sensitive structures of the inner ear and cause noise-induced hearing loss. Considering these probabilities, our Government has enacted the standards for noise level based on certain specific region as well as based time (Day & Night) through MoEF.

Thus, for EIA study it is very necessary to study the prevailing noise level during the day & night time in the project area, as the noise from the proposed activities together with the existing noise level may result in many issues related with human health as well as social layout & quality. Considering this, the noise level monitoring at Nine selected locations on 24 hourly basis was conducted once during the study period. The outcomes of the study are presented in Table 3.9.

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Table 3.9: Noise Level in Study Area

Noise Level (dBA) Permissible Limit Station Name of Day Night Code Day Time Night Time Location Time Time Category of Area Min Max Leq Min Max Leq Leq Leq S1 Project Site 42.1 74.1 66.3 36.7 45.6 41.8 75 70 Industrial Bhimasar S2 40.2 66.9 61.4 30.6 40.1 36.7 55 45 Residential Village Nandgam S3 48.1 70.6 64.9 48.1 48.1 48.1 55 45 Residential Village Padana S4 42.6 67.4 62.4 34.1 40.0 37.7 55 45 Residential Village Mithi Rohar S5 46.9 66.2 61.4 30.1 40.5 36.2 55 45 Residential Village Modvadar S6 40.0 65.8 59.9 31.0 39.4 36.1 55 45 Residential Village Varshamedi S7 42.5 62.9 56.0 30.1 39.7 34.8 55 45 Residential Village Ajapar S8 38.7 67.8 59.7 30.9 38.1 35.5 55 45 Residential Village National S9 48.6 74.8 68.3 30.6 39.4 36.2 65 55 Commercial Highway 8A

The monitored noise levels were compared with the standards prescribed by MoEF which indicates that: . Noise levels at project site as well as near NH 8A were found well within the limit for day & night time. . Noise levels at all the residential locations were found higher than the limit for day time. For night time noise levels were well within the limit at all locations except at Nandgam Village.

3.3.10 Ecological Status

Flora and fauna are important components of the environment. They are organized into natural communities with mutual dependencies among their members and show various responses and sensitivities to anthropogenic activities. The survey was carried out during study period to know the ecological status of the area w.r.t. flora and fauna; the details of which is described below;

3.3.10.1 Flora

During the survey, a total of 142 plant species belonging to 124 genera and 59 families were noted in the study area; including 43 tree species, 22 shrubs, 63 herbs, 6

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climbers, creepers and lianas, and 8 crop plants. Most of the species are of common occurrence. Enumeration of Flora & list of floral species are given in Table 3.10 & 3.11 respectively.

Table 3.10: Enumeration of flora in the study area Particulars Families Genera Species Trees 16 33 43 Shrubs 13 20 22 Herbs 21 58 63 Climbers, creepers and lianas 5 5 6 Crop plants 4 8 8 Total 59 124 142

Table 3.11: List of Flora in the study area S. No. Family Scientific Name Common Name TREES 1. Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica L. Ambo 2. Annona squamosa L. Sitaphal Annonaceae 3. Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thwaites Asopalav 4. Cocos nucifera L. Nariyal Arecaceae 5. Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. Khajuri 6. Cordia dichotoma G.Forst. Gunda 7. Boraginaceae Cordia sebestena L. Kodiya 8. Cordia sinensis Lam. Gundi 9. Casuarinaceae Casuarina equisetifolia L. Saru 10. Cassia fistula L. Garmalo 11. Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf. Gulmohar 12. Parkinsonia aculeata L. Ram baval Leguminosae 13. Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Sonmohar Subfamily: K.Heyne Caesalpinioideae 14. Senna siamea (Lam.) H.S.Irwin & Kaashid Barneby 15. Tamarindus indica L. Amli 16. Subfamily: Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Kesudo 17. Faboideae Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Karanj 18. Acacia auriculiformis Benth. Autralian acacia 19. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. Harmo baval 20. Acacia nilotica subsp. indica (Benth.) Baval Brenan 21. Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. Gorad 22. Subfamily: Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Kalo siris Mimosoideae 23. Albizia saman (Jacq.) Merr. Rain tree 24. Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit Pardesi baval 25. Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. Goras ambli 26. Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce Khijado 27. Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Gando baval

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S. No. Family Scientific Name Common Name 28. Meliaceae Azadirachta indica A.Juss. Limdo 29. Ficus benghalensis L. Vad 30. Ficus religiosa L. Peepal Moraceae 31. Ficus virens Aiton Pipli 32. Morus alba L. Setur 33. Moringaceae Moringa oleifera Lam. Saragavo 34. Musaceae Musa paradisiaca L. Ked, Kela 35. Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Nilgiri Myrtaceae 36. Psidium guajava L. Jamphal

37. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Jamun 38. Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Bor 39. Salvadora oleoides Decne. Mithi Jaar Salvadoraceae 40. Salvadora persica L. Khari Jaar 41. Tamaricaceae Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst. - 42. Ulmaceae Holoptelea integrifolia Planch. Kanjo 43. Zygophyllaceae Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile Ingorio SHRUBS 1. Adhatoda vasica Nees Ardusi 2. Acanthaceae Pilo Barleria cristata L. kantashediyo 3. Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand. Ankdo 4. Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand. Safed Ankdo 5. Apocynaceae Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold. Pili karan 6. Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. Chandni ex Roem. & Schult. 7. Bignoniaceae Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth. Tecoma 8. Cactaceae Opuntia elatior Mill. Fafda thor 9. Cadaba fruticosa (L.) Druce 10. Capparaceae Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. Kerdo 11. Capparis sepiaria L. Kanthar 12. Convolvulaceae Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Naphatio 13. Euphorbia neriifolia L. Thor 14. Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. Kamboi 15. Ricinus communis L. Divel 16. Leguminosae Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw. Galtoro 17. Subfamily: Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. Aval Caesalpinioideae 18. Lythraceae Lawsonia inermis L. Mendhi 19. Malvaceae Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Jasud 20. Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f.) Wight & Rhamnaceae Chani bor Arn. 21. Tiliaceae Grewia tenax (Forsk.) Fiori Gangeti 22. Verbenaceae Lantana camara L. Tantaniyu HERBS 1. Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Kantashulio Acanthaceae Heine 2. Peristrophe bicalyculata (Retz.) Nees Kali Anghedi

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S. No. Family Scientific Name Common Name 3. Aizoaceae Trianthema portulacastrum L. Satodi 4. Achyranthes aspera L. Anghedi 5. Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. - 6. Amaranthus spinosus L. - Amaranthaceae 7. Celosia argentea L. Cock’s comb 8. Digera muricata (L.) Mart Lolar 9. Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss. - 10. Agave AmericanaL. Ketki Asparagaceae 11. Asparagus racemosus Willd. Satavari 12. Blumea membranacea DC. - 13. Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H.Rob. Sahdevi 14. Echinops echinatus Roxb. Shulio 15. Asteraceae Launaea sarmentosa (Willd.) Sch.Bip. 16. Parthenium hysterophorus L. Congress grass 17. Sphaeranthus indicus L. Gorakh mundi 18. Tridax procumbens (L.) L. Pardeshi 19. Xanthium strumarium L. Gadariyu 20. Boraginaceae Boerhavia diffusa L. Punarnava 21. Capparaceae Cleome viscosa L. - 22. Chenopodium album L. Chil ni Bhaji 23. Salicornia brachiata Miq. Chenopodiaceae 24. Suaeda fruticosa (L.) Forsk. ex Gmel. Morad 25. Suaeda nudiflora (Willd.) Moq. Luno 26. Commelina benghalensis L. - Commelinaceae 27. Commelina forskalaei Vahl. - 28. Convolvulus prostratus Forssk. Shankhpushpi 29. Convolvulaceae Cressa cretica L. Khariyu gha 30. Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Kali 31. Cyperus haspan L. - 32. Cyperaceae Cyperus rotundus L. - 33. Fimbristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl - 34. Euphorbia hirta L. Dudhli Euphorbiaceae 35. Phyllanthus niruri L. Bhony Amli 36. Basilicum polystachyon (L.) Moench Aavchi - bavchi Lamiaceae 37. Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Tulsi 38. Alysicarpus longifolius (Rottl. ex Spr.)W. Leguminosae - & A. Subfamily: 39. Indigofera linnaei Ali. Gali Faboidae 40. Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. Sarphankho 41. Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Kanski 42. Malvaceae Sida cordifolia L. Bala 43. Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. - 44. Martyniaceae Martynia annua L. Cat’s claw 45. Molluginaceae Mollugo pentaphylla L. - 46. Papavaraceae Argemone mexicana L. Darudi 47. Aeluropus lagopoides (L.) Trin. ex Thw. Khariyo ghans 48. Poaceae Apluda mutica L. Pofli 49. Chloris barbata Sw. Mindadin

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S. No. Family Scientific Name Common Name 50. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Durva 51. Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) Stapf Darbh 52. Dichanthium annulatum (Forak.)Stapf Zinzvo 53. Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link Samo 54. Eragrostis amabilis (L.) Wight & Arn. - 55. Phragmites karka (Retz.) Trin. Ex - Steud. 56. Setaria glauca (L.) P. Beauv. Zipto 57. Sporobolus helvolus (Trin.) Th. Dur. Khevo etSch 58. Urochondra setulosa (Trin.) C.E.Hubb. 59. Portulaca oleracea L. Moti Luni Portulacaceae 60. Portulaca quadrifida L. Nani Luni 61. Datura innoxia Mill. Dhaturo 62. Solanaceae Solanum virginianum L. Bhony ringni 63. Solanum surattense Burm. f. CLIMBERS, CREEPERS AND WOODY LIANAS 1. Combretaceae Combretum indicum (L.) DeFilipps Madhumalati 2. Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. Nala ni bhaji Convolvulaceae 3. Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br. Maryadavel 4. Menispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus (L.) W.Theob. Vevdi 5. Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Boganvel 6. Oleaceae Jasminum grandiflorum L. Jui CROP PLANTS 1. Brassicaceae Brassica juncea (L.) Coss Rai 2. Leguminosae Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. Tuvar 3. Subfamily: Chana Faboidae Cicer arietinum L. 4. Malvaceae Gossypium herbaceum L. Kapaas 5. Oryza sativa L. Dangar 6. Poaceae Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Jowar 7. Triticum aestivum L. Ghanv 8. Zea mays L. Makai

3.3.10.2 Fauna

During the site visit, it was observed that all the species encountered are quite common. Also, there is no reserved forest, national park or sanctuary within the study area. Besides direct sighting, villagers were also interviewed for the record of faunal species occurring in the study area. A total of 72 bird species (42 terrestrial and 30 aquatic) belonging to 66 genera and 39 families were seen. 13 mammal species belonging to 12 genera and 9 families, and 9 reptile species belonging to 9 genera and 7 families were recorded. Besides, 37 species of insects and others belonging to 32 genera and 23 families were also recorded. The faunal species recorded are of

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common occurrence. List of fauna observed during study period are given in Table 3.12.

Table 3.12: List of Fauna in the study area

IUCN Status/ Migratory Status/ S. Family Scientific Name Common Name Schedule as per No. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 TERRESTRIAL AVIFAUNA 1. Elanus caeruleus Black winged kite LC/ R 2. Milvus migrans Black kite LC/ R Accipitridae 3. Accipiter badius Shikra LC/ R/ I 4. Circus aeruginosus Marsh Harrier R /IV 5. Calandrella raytal Indian short toed lark LC/ R/ IV 6. Eremopterix griseus Ashy crowned sparrow LC/ R/ IV Alaudidae lark 7. Galerida deva Syke’s crested lark LC/ R/ IV 8. Apodidae Apus nipalensis House swift LC/ R 9. Alcedo atthis Common kingfisher LC/ R 10. Halcyon smyrensis White throated LC/ R/ IV Alcedinidae kingfisher 11. Ceryle rudis Pied kingfisher LC/ R 12. Anaspoecilorhyncha Spot billed duck LC/ R/ IV 13. Athya ferina Common pochard LC/ IV 14. Dendrocygnajavanica Lesser whistling LC/ R/ IV Anatidae Teal 15. Sarkidiornis melanotos Comb duck LC/ R/ IV 16. Tadorna ferruginea Brahminy duck LC/ R/ IV 17. Ardeola grayii Pond heron LC/ R / IV 18. Bulbucus ibis Cattle egret LC/ R/ IV 19. Egretta garzetta Little egret LC/ R/ IV Ardeidae 20. Mesophoyx intermedia Median Egret LC/ R 21. Nycticorax nycticorax Black-CrownedNight LC/ R Heron 22. Burhinidae Burhinusoedicnemus Eurasian thicknee LC/ R 23. Vanellus indicus Red wattled lapwing LC/ R Charadriidaea 24. Vanellusmalarbaricus Yellow wattled lapwing LC/ R 25. Ciconiidae Mycteria leucocephala Painted stork NT/ R 26. Orthotomus sutorius Tailor bird LC/ RM Cisticolidae 27. Prinia socialis Ashy prinia LC/ R 28. Columbidae Columba livia Blue rock pigeon LC/ R 29. Spilopelia senegalensis Laughing Dove LC/ R/ IV 30. Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Collard Dove LC/ R/ IV 31. Coraciidae Coracias benghalensis Indian roller LC/ R/ IV 32. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle crow LC/ R Corvidae 33. Corvus splendens Common crow LC/ R/ V 34. Centropus sinensis Crow- pheasant LC/ R 35. Cuculidae Eudynamys Indian koel LC/ R scolopaceus 36. Discruidae Dicrurus adsimilis Black drongo LC/ R/ IV 37. Estrildidae Lonchura malabarica Indian silverbill LC/ R

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IUCN Status/ Migratory Status/ S. Family Scientific Name Common Name Schedule as per No. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 38. Hirundinidae Hirundo smithii Wire tailed Swallow LC/ R 39. Lanius excubitor Grey shrike LC/ R Laniidae 40. Lanius schach Rufous backed shrike LC/ M 41. Leiothrichidae Turdoides striatus Jungle babbler LC/ R/ IV 42. Megalaimidae Megalaima Coppersmith barbet LC/ R/ IV haemacephala 43. Meropidae Merops orientalis Green bee- eater LC/ R 44. Saxicoloides fulicatus Indian robin LC/ R Muscicapidae 45. Copsychus saularis Oriental Magpie robin LC/ R 46. Nectariniidae Nectarinia asiatica Purple sunbird LC/ R 47. Oriolidae Oriolus oriolus Eurasian golden oriole LC/RM 48. Passeridae Passer domesticus House sparrows LC/ R 49. Phalacrocoracida Microcarbo niger Little cormorant LC/ R/ IV 50. e Phalacrocoraxfuscicollis Indian cormorant LC/ R 51. Francolinuspondicerian Grey francolin LC/ R Phasianidae us 52. Pavo cristatus Indian peafowl LC/R/I 53. Phoenicopterus minor Lesser flamingo NT/ RM/ IV Phoenicopteridae 54. Phoenicopterus roseus Greater flamingo LC/ RM/ IV 55. Dinopium benghalense Lesser golden backed LC/ R/ IV Picidae wood pecker 56. Podicipedidae Tachybaptus ruficollis Little grebe LC/ R/ IV 57. Psittaculidae Psittacula krameri Rose ringed parakeet LC/ R/ IV 58. Pycnonotus cafer Red vented bulbul LC/ R/ IV Pycnonotidae 59. Pycnonotus leucotis White-eared bulbul LC/ R/ IV 60. Amaurornis White-breasted LC/ R phoenicurus waterhen Rallidae 61. Fulica atra Eurasian coot LC/RM/ IV 62. Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen LC/ R 63. Himantopus Blank-winged stilt LC/ R/ IV Recurvirostridae himantopus 64. Scolopacidae Actitis hypoleucos Common sandpiper LC/ M/ IV 65. Sternidae Sterna aurentia River tern LC/ R 66. Strigidae Athene brama Spotted owlet LC/ R/ IV 67. Acridotheres Bank myna LC/ R/ IV ginginianus Sturnidae 68. Acridotheres tristis Common myna LC/ R/ IV 69. Sturnus pagodarum Brahminy Starling LC/R 70. Platalea leucorodia Eurasian Spoonbill LC/RM/ IV 71. Pseudibis papillosa Red-naped Ibis LC/ R/ IV Threskiornithidae 72. Threskiornis Oriental White Ibis NT/RM/ IV melanocephalus MAMMALS 1. Boselaphus Blue bull (Nilgai) LC/ III tragocamelus Bovidae 2. Gazella bennettii Chinkara LC 3. Antelopecervicapra Blackbuck NT/I 4. Canis aureus Jackal (Shiyal) LC/ II Canidae 5. Canis lupus Indian wolf (Varu) LC/ I

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IUCN Status/ Migratory Status/ S. Family Scientific Name Common Name Schedule as per No. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 6. Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox (Lokdi) LC/ I 7. Erinaceidae Paraechinus micropus Pale Hedgehog (Shelo) LC/ II 8. Felidae Felis chaus Jungle cat LC/ II 9. Herpestidae Herpestes edwardsi Common mongoose LC/ IV (Noliyo) 10. Hyaenidae Hyaena hyaena Striped Hyena NT/III (Jharakh) 11. Leporidae Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare (Sasalu) LC/ IV 12. Pteropidae Pteropus giganteus Indian Flying fox LC/ V (Vagol) 13. Soricidae Suncus murinus Musk shrew LC/ IV (Chhachhundar) REPTILES 1. Agamidae Calotes versicolar Garden lizard - (Kachindo) 2. Boidae Eryx johnii Red sand Boa (Andhadi IV chakad) 3. Ptyas mucosa Indian Rat Snake II (Dhaman) Colubridae 4. Xenochrophis piscator Checkered Keel back II (Dendvo) 5. Bungarus caeruleus Common Indian Krait IV Elapidae (Kadotaro) 6. Naja naja Common cobra (Nag) II 7. Geckonidae Hemidactylus brookii Brooke's house gecko - 8. Trionychidae Lissemys punctata Indian Flapshell Turtle I (Kachbo) 9. Varanidae Varanus bengalensis Common Indian Monitor I Lizard (Patala Gho) INSECTS AND OTHERS 1. Apis dorsata Honey bee -- Apidae 2. Apis indica Honey bee -- 3. Blattellidae Blatta germanica German cockroach -- 4. Anopheles sp. Mosquito -- Culicidae 5. Culex sp. Mosquito -- 6. Camponotus Black ant -- Formicidae compressus 7. Oecophylla smaragdina Red ant -- 8. Gerridae Gerris lacustris Water strider -- 9. Gryllus bimaculatus Field cricket -- Gryllidae 10. Gryllus domecticus House cricket -- 11. Gryllotalpidae Grylltaipa Africana Mole cricket -- 12. Lepismatidae Lepisma sp. Siverfish -- 13. Libellulidae Orthetrum sp. Skimmer dragonfly -- 14. Chilades parrhasius Indian cupid -- Lycaenidae 15. Chilades trochylus Grass jewel -- 16. Mantidae Mantis sp. Praying mantis -- 17. Megascolecidae Megascolex sp Earthworm -- 18. Meloidae Mylabris sp. Beetle --

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IUCN Status/ Migratory Status/ S. Family Scientific Name Common Name Schedule as per No. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 19. Muscidae Musca domestica House fly -- 20. Myrmeleontidae Myrmeleo sp. Ant lion -- 21. Junonia orithya Blue pancy -- 22. Ariadne merione Common Castor -- 23. Euploea core Common Crow -- 24. Melanitis leda Common Evening -- Nymphalidae Brown 25. Hypolimnas misippus Danaid Eggfly -- 26. Danaus chrysippus Plain tiger -- 27. Danaus genutia Striped tiger -- 28. Oecanthinae Oecanthus indicus Tree cricket -- 29. Papilio polytes Common Mormon -- Papilionidae 30. Papilio demoleus Common Lime -- 31. Eurema hecabe Common Grass Yellow -- Pieridae 32. Catopsilia pomona Common emigrant -- 33. Colotis danae Crimson tip -- 34. Pyrrhocoridae Ddysdercus sp. Red cotton bug -- 35. Termitidae Macrotermessp. Termite -- 36. Tetrigidae Acridium sp. Pigmy locust -- 37. Tettigoniidae Conocephalus sp. Grasshopper --

Note: LC = Least Concerned; R = Resident; M = Migrant; RM = Resident Migrant

3.3.11 Socioeconomic Structure The socio economic parameters play an important role determining the impact of the proposed activity on the human population of the study area, directly or indirectly. Socio economic environment includes description of demography, population growth, density, literacy rate, work force, occupational structure, health, available basic amenities etc.

The study area comprises of total three Talukas of Kutch District namely Anjar, Gandhidham and Bhachau. There are 21 villages and a part of Little Rann of Kutch coming within the study area of 10 km from the project site. The demographic status of the study area is reported in following Table 3.13 and vital parameters of the socio economic profile are discussed in the subsequent sections.

3.3.11.1 Population Growth There are 21 villages coming within the study area and as per 2011 census the study area has total population of around 82,521 indicating that the area is sparsely populated with scattered settlements. The population ranges from 671 persons

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(Pashwadi Mitha) to 13712 persons (Mithi Rohar) for the 21 villages and the population density varies from 38 persons per sqkm (Pashuda) to 1687 persons per sqkm (Galpadar). The average population density in the study area is 239 persons per sqkm. The details of population and population density in the study area are presented in Table 3.13 and the chromatic map showing population distribution is given below as Figure 3.6.

3.3.11.2 Literacy

An understanding of education and literacy profile in the region is relevant in order to understand weather better jobs due to the proposed project could utilize the existing human resource in the area. The literacy rate ranges from 38.1% (Mithi Rohar) to 70.2% (Galpadar) for the 21 villages and the overall literacy rate in the study area is 52.1%, which shows that literacy rate in the study area is comparatively low. The details of literates and literacy rate in the study area are presented in Table 3.13 and the chromatic map showing population literacy rate is given below as Figure 3.7.

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Table 3.13: Socio economic profile

Population Literacy Occupational Details Profile Profile

Sr. Name of No. Village (District) (District) Rate Rate Total Total Total Ratio Ratio (Hectares) (Hectares) Literacy Workers Workers Literates Literates Name of Taluka Taluka Name of Area of village, Per sqkm) Per sqkm) Population Population Population Employment Employment Density, (person (person Density, 1 Varsamedi 4379.0 10654 243 7470 70.1 4805 45.1 2 Modvadar 694.2 1552 224 872 56.2 533 34.3 3 Varsana 1120.0 1176 105 586 49.8 280 23.8 4 Pashwadi Mitha 883.0 671 76 359 53.5 201 30.0 5 Pashwadi Khara 1016.6 988 97 465 47.1 312 31.6 6 Ajapar 1272.4 1040 82 480 46.2 303 29.1 7 Bhimasar 1911.6 7074 370 4533 64.1 3641 51.5 8 Satapar 1639.3 1851 113 1037 56.0 641 34.6 9 Lakhapar (Kutch) Anjar 2464.2 2086 85 942 45.2 661 31.7 10 Ambapar 371.1 1721 464 918 53.3 767 44.6 11 Pashuda 1911.6 717 38 409 57.0 255 35.6 12 Tapar 5440.8 3823 70 1684 44.0 1150 30.1 13 Chandrani 3600.1 2525 70 1228 48.6 874 34.6 14 Galpadar 779.9 13155 1687 9239 70.2 4962 37.7 15 Mithi Rohar 3600.8 13712 381 5226 38.1 4093 29.8 16 Chudva 1407.1 1734 123 696 40.1 766 44.2 (Kutch) (Kutch) 17 Padana Gandhidham Gandhidham 1164.9 2059 177 974 47.3 586 28.5 18 Chirai Nani 2100.4 7711 367 4157 53.9 2938 38.1 (Nandgam) 19 Chirai Moti 4835.4 3953 82 1699 43.0 1612 40.8 20 Lunva 2484.3 2882 116 1492 51.8 1555 54.0 (Kutch) (Kutch) Bhachau 21 Sukhpar 2439.2 1437 59 837 58.2 406 28.3 22 Little Rann Kutch 000000 0 Source: Census of India-2011; For Area: Census of India-2001

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Figure 3.6: Map of Study Area Showing Population Distribution

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3.3.11.3 Occupational Structure Economic aspects of the study area include the economical 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 area and hence there are more employment opportunities. The geographical location, natural resources, business and employment, industries and manpower play vital role in the economic development of any region.

The employment ratio ranges from 23.8% (Varsana) to 54.0% (Lunva) for the 21 villages and the overall employment ratio in the study area is 36.1%, which shows that employment ratio is low. Thus, the proposed project will help to improve the status in the study area by providing more employment opportunities. The details of workers and employment ratio in the study area are presented in Table 3.13 and the chromatic map showing workers distribution is given below as Figure 3.8.

3.3.11.4 Infrastructural facilities

Basic Amenities

Availability of the basic amenities like housing, drinking water, communication, education, transportation, health centre/dispensary, electricity in the area are an important parameter to determine the overall development of the region and socio- economic status of the people.

As per the 2001 census, almost all villages are having drinking water and electricity. Certain villages are having primary schools, primary health centres, bus facility for transportation but for the higher education, banking facilities, railway etc almost all villagers have to travel 5-10 kms upto nearest town.

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Figure 3.7: Map of Study Area showing population literacy rate

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Figure 3.8: Map of Study Area showing workers distribution

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CHAPTER- 4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 PREAMBLE

Impact Identification and prediction is a way of ‘mapping’ the environmental consequences of the significant aspects of the project and its alternatives. The identification of environmental impacts has been made by co relating the relationship between project activity and environmental parameters. Several techniques and methodologies are in vogue for predicting anticipated impacts due to projects on natural and social aspects of the environment. These predictions are superimposed over the baseline (pre-project) status of the environment to derive the ultimate (post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. These conditions are then subsequently evaluated for acceptability by screening them against standards. Based on results of prediction and evaluation, pollution abatement and control measures in order to mitigate the adverse impacts on the environment are delineated in an Environmental Management Plan for the project’s construction phase as well as operation phase.

4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

An impact can be defined as any change in physical, chemical and biological, cultural and/or socio-economic environment that can be attributed to activities related to alternatives under study for meeting the project needs.

Overall environmental impact is divided into two categories i.e. during Construction Phase and Operation Phase. The environmental impact assessment is accomplished by identification and prediction of impacts and their assessment. Potential impacts of proposed expansion on various environmental attributes given below are predicted;

 Air Environment  Water Environment  Land Environment  Noise Environment  Health & Safety  Ecology  Socio Economic Environment  Aesthetics

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The following project related activities identified as sources having potential to cause impact upon various environmental attributes;

4.2.1 Construction Phase

 Site cleaning  leveling and road laying  Earthwork comprising of excavation, grading, trenching  Transportation of construction materials  Civil construction  Mechanical erection  Employment  Greenbelt development

4.2.2 Operation Phase

 Transportation of raw materials and finished products  Raw material and product storage & handling  Manufacturing process & utility operations (consumption of resources & emission of liquid effluent, off-gases from stack, generation of Hazardous waste and Noise)  Emergencies or disaster  Breakdown of critical systems  Employment  Green Belt Development  Infrastructure development & CSR activities

The identification of environmental impacts has been made, based on the understanding of cause-condition-effect relationship between an activity and the impact component. The activities identified as sources having potential to cause impact upon above stated environmental parameters due to proposed expansion during the construction & operation phase are given in Table 4.1(a) and Table 4.1(b) respectively.

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Table 4.1(a): Identification of Impacts during Construction Phase

Parameter

Air Land Noise Socio Water Safety Ecology Activity Health & Economic

Site cleaning √ x √ √ √ √ x

Leveling and road laying √ x x √ x √ x

Earthwork comprising of excavation, √ x √ √ x √ x grading, trenching

Transportation of construction √ x √ √ √ √ x materials

Civil construction √ √ x √ x √ x

Mechanical erection √ x x x x √ x

Employment x x x x x √ √

Greenbelt development √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Note: (√): Possibility of Impact (x): No impact will occur

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Table 4.1(b): Identification of Impacts during Operation Phase

Parameter

Air Land Noise Socio Water Safety Ecology Activity Health & Economic

Raw material & product storage and √ x x x x √ x handling

Transportation of raw materials and √ √ √ √ x √ x finished products

Production & utilities √ √ √ √ x √ x

Emergencies or disaster √ √ √ √ √ √ x

Breakdown of critical systems √ √ √ √ x √ x

Employment x x x x x √ √

Greenbelt development √ √ √ √ √ x √

Infrastructure development & CSR x x x x x √ √ activities

Note: (√): Possibility of Impact (x): No impact will occur

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4.3 PREDICTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Prediction of impacts involves determination of nature and extent of impacts due to the various activities to be involved in the proposed expansion. Generally, impacts are classified as follows; 1. Positive or Negative 2. Short term or Long term 3. Direct or indirect 4. Reversible or irreversible 5. Quantifiable or non-quantifiable 6. Acceptable or conditionally acceptable or unacceptable

The proposed project is for expansion in existing manufacturing activities and looking to the project site, magnitude of project and pollution potential, impacts have been predicted for following two classifications;

1. Positive or Negative 2. Short term or Long term

Based on Environmental Impact Analysis, the Environmental Impacts are quantitatively and qualitatively assessed. Prediction of impacts for the both construction & operation phase is given in Table 4.2(a) and Table 4.2(b).

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Table 4.2(a): Prediction of Impacts during Construction Phase

Parameter

Air Land Noise Socio Water Safety Ecology Activity Health & Economic

(-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) Site cleaning – – ST ST ST ST ST Leveling and road (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) – – – – laying ST ST ST Earthwork comprising (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) of excavation, – – – ST ST ST ST grading, trenching Transportation of (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) construction – – ST ST ST ST ST materials (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) Civil construction – – – ST ST ST ST (-ve) (-ve) Mechanical erection – – – – – ST ST (+ve) (+ve) Employment – -- – – – ST ST Greenbelt (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) development LT LT LT LT LT LT LT Note: (+ve): Positive Impact; (-ve): Negative Impact; ST: Short Term; LT: Long Term

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Table 4.2(b): Prediction of Impacts during Operation Phase

Parameter

Air Land Noise Socio Water Safety Ecology Activity Health & Economic Raw material & (-ve) (-ve) product storage and – – – – – ST ST handling Transportation of raw (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) materials and – – ST ST ST ST ST finished products (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) Production & utilities – – LT LT LT LT LT Emergencies or (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) – disaster ST ST ST ST ST LT Breakdown of critical (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) (-ve) – – systems ST ST ST ST ST (+ve) (+ve) Employment – – – – – LT LT Greenbelt (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) (+ve) -- development LT LT LT LT LT LT Infrastructure (+ve) (+ve) development & CSR – – – – – LT LT activities Note: (+ve): Positive Impact; (-ve): Negative Impact; ST: Short Term; LT: Long Term

4.4 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND ITS MITIGATIVE MEASURES

Prediction and assessment of impacts during construction phase of the proposed expansion activities are shown in Table 4.1(a) and Table 4.2(a). There shall be no significant impact during the construction phase as no much construction will be required for proposed expansion. The key problem anticipated would be increase in dust contamination and noise. However, these impacts would be for a limited period of time i.e. up to construction period only. Impacts during construction phase and its mitigative measures are given in Table 4.3.

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Table 4.3: Impacts & its Mitigative Measures during Construction Phase Sr. Environmental Impacts Mitigative Measures/ Remarks No. Parameter 1. Water Short term • Water requirement for construction negative impacts phase will be very minor and for short due to water period and that will be fulfilled by same consumption & source as utilized for existing unit i.e. sewage disposal Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. Thus, there will not be any significant impact on water environment. • The wastewater generation will be from the domestic activities. Domestic effluent will be disposed of through septic tank into soak pit. • There will be no ground water withdrawal. • Greenbelt development will have positive impact on ground water table. • Measures will be implemented to prevent seepage of liquid materials into ground where it could contaminate groundwater and soil.

o Ensure prompt cleaning up of accidental spillages o Measures will be followed to prevent the contamination of hydrological features by diesel, grease, oil, etc. derived from the working area o The machinery / equipment will be maintained in a good operating condition o Specially designated areas will be created for vehicle maintenance • Provisions will be made to ensure the construction vehicles stick to the access track to prevent mud & dirt being deposited on roads. • Fence will be constructed around the site to trap sediments whilst allowing the water to flow through. • All mud & dirt deposited on the roads from the construction activities will be cleaned. • Adopting good construction and engineering practices will help in mitigating the water pollution.

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Sr. Environmental Impacts Mitigative Measures/ Remarks No. Parameter 2. Air Short term • As this is the expansion project and negative impacts expansion will be carried out within the because of dust existing premises, very negligible site emission due to cleaning will be required. site cleaning, • Leveling, earthwork & construction road laying, confined to proposed project site will be earthwork, carried out as per the requirement. transportation & construction • The emissions will be temporary and confined within proposed project boundary. It is not expected to contribute significantly to the ambient air quality. • However, the unit will take following measures for control of dust emissions:

o Use of plastic cover sheet while transporting raw material at site

o Storage of sand and other such dispersible material by covering with tarpaulin sheet

o Keeping minimum inventory/stock of sand and other such dispersible material at site

o The heights, from which materials will be dropped, will be the minimum practical height to limit fugitive dust generation.

o Use of water sprinkling system at site for dust suppression

o Provision of barricade sheet of steel sheet/ tin sheet of minimum 3 m heights to protect the surrounding area from the dust

o Upwind portion of the project will be constructed first.

o During high wind condition, construction activities will be restricted, so that minimum flow of dust particle takes place.

o All transportation vehicles will be suitably covered with tarpaulin & overloading of the vehicles will be avoided.

o PUC certified vehicles will be used to

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Sr. Environmental Impacts Mitigative Measures/ Remarks No. Parameter avoid the exhaust emission. • The construction activity will be carried out during day time only. • Existing greenbelt will have significant impact in reduction of dust dispersion. Proposed greenbelt development will be started from the construction phase. 3. Land Short term • Expansion will be carried out within the negative impact existing premises. Therefore, no due to change in change will occur in land use pattern as top layer of soil well as there will not be any significant topographical change. However, temporary change in top layer of soil will be occurred but the construction activity will help in fixation of soil, thereby reducing the soil erosion. • Top soil to be generated during construction activity will be preserved and used for the green belt development. Other excavated earth from the construction activity will be used for the backfilling and leveling in low laying area. • Proposed greenbelt development will have significant impact in reduction of the soil erosion. 4. Noise Short term • The noise impacts due to construction negative impact activities will be local; limited to the due to increase premises and for very short period of in noise level by time. site cleaning, • The noise generated from construction road laying, machinery will be kept low by keeping earthwork, the moving parts serviced and properly transportation & lubricated. construction activities • The construction activity will be carried out during day time only. • Vehicular movement carrying raw materials will be avoided during night time. • The vehicles will be regularly maintained and optimum use of the same will be made. • Adequate PPE’s (ear plugs, ear muffs,

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Sr. Environmental Impacts Mitigative Measures/ Remarks No. Parameter helmet, mask etc) will be provided to the workers. • PUC certified vehicles will be used. • Greenbelt development will have significant impact in reduction of the noise. 5. Socio- Short term • Temporary employment will be economic positive impact generated due to construction activities environment by employment and related services like transportation generation of construction materials, mechanical erections etc. 6. Ecology Long term • Unit has already provided greenbelt positive impact area in existing premises and the same due to green belt will be increased after the proposed development expansion which will have positive impact on local flora & fauna.

4.5 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE AND ITS MITIGATIVE MEASURES

4.5.1 Water Environment

With respect to water environment; three aspects are generally considered in EIA, availability & requirement of fresh water, wastewater generation and its disposal.

A. Fresh Water Requirement The total fresh water requirement for existing unit is 25 KLD for domestic, gardening and industrial activities. After proposed expansion, it will be increased up to 60 KLD. Thus, the additional water requirement for proposed expansion will be 35 KLD. Presently the entire water requirement of unit is met through surface water supplied by M/s. Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. (GWIL) and same source will be utilized after proposed expansion. The unit has already obtained permission from the GWIL for water supply up to 0.1 MLD (100 KLD).

Unit regularly check and maintain records of water consumption and wastewater generation and same will be continued after proposed expansion.

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the potential of rainwater collection, necessary arrangements & designs. The management will then ensure proper implementation of scheme and efficient operations of rainwater harvesting system. The management will also ensure good house-keeping all over the catchment area and proper maintenance of the RWH system to avoid any contamination of the rain water. As a precaution they will divert first few rain spell either to ETP or any nearby natural storm water drain.

As a part of their CSR, the unit will explore the opportunities to construct the rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in consultation with local Gram Panchayat and Village Heads in surrounding villages.

Hence, there will be not be any adverse impact on water environment due to water availability and water requirement for the proposed expansion.

B. Waste Load Generation  At present the domestic wastewater (sewage) generation is @ 4 KLD, which will be increased up to 20 KLD after proposed expansion.  From the existing plant, 2 KLD industrial wastewater is generated from the process, cooling blow down and washing activity which will be increased upto 5 KLD after proposed expansion.

C. Disposal of Effluent  Domestic wastewater is discharged through septic tank into soak pit and the same practice will be continued after proposed expansion.  After proposed expansion, total 5 KLD industrial wastewater will be collected, equalized and completely evaporated in Thermic Fluid Evaporator, same as the current practice.  Thus, unit same as current scenario, unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge after the proposed expansion.

Wastewater management system proposed by the unit will be adequate after the proposed expansion. Thus, there will not be any adverse impact on water environment.

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4.5.2 Air Environment

A. Identification and Prediction of Impacts  The main source of air pollution is flue gas emission from existing as well as proposed utility operations. The significant pollutants identified due to flue gas

emissions are PM, NOx and SO2.  At present there is no process gas emission from manufacturing activity or any other ancillary operations and even after proposed expansion there will not be any process gas emissions.  There will be chances of fugitive emission from the manufacturing process as well as from storage, handling & transportation of raw materials and product.  Vehicular pollution is also expected to occur due to the transportation of raw materials and products.  Impact of the main point source of air pollution on air quality is evaluated using mathematical models as described in following section below;

B. Evaluation of Impacts using mathematical model The mathematical model stimulates the relationships between air pollutants emitted from the source and their impact on surrounding air quality. The mathematical model based on Gaussian theory, a computer based version ISCST3, was used to calculate Ground Level Concentrations (GLC) as a function of wind speed, direction and stability class. The GLC for the parameters PM10, SO2 and NOx likely to be emitted from the various stacks after the proposed expansion have been predicted using above mathematical model. The likely impacts on air have been studied based on following assumptions, 1. Maximum possible computed emission at full capacity utilization 2. All the sources of emission form proposed project are in simultaneous operation

3. PM10 emission would be 50 % of the total PM emission for Thermic Fluid Heater. The following methodology is adopted for the prediction based on above model. 1. Input Parameters The input parameters for the preparation of mathematical model consist of micrometeorological data and potential of the air pollutants. The details of all the input parameters are discussed here below. • Micrometeorological Data: Micrometeorological data viz. ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, cloud cover, rainfall, radiation etc.

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required for the mathematical modeling were collected for the site and the details of which are discussed and elaborated in Section 3.3.5 of Chapter - 3 in earlier part of this report. • Potential of the Air Pollutants The probable sources of air pollution are flue gas emissions. The details of stack emissions viz, physical stack height, inner diameter of the stack at exit, gas exit temperature, gas exit velocity, quantity of pollutant discharge etc. have been considered and taken for the processing of mathematical model. The details of stack emissions likely to occur due to proposed expansion are given in Table 4.4. Table 4.4: Details of Stacks emission due to proposed expansion Source Attached To Particular / Detail Unit Thermic Fluid D.G. Set-1 D.G. Set-2 Heater-3 Stack / Release Height m 31 11 11 Stack Inside Diameter m 0.6 0.15 0.15 Cross sectional area of stack m2 0.2827 0.018 0.018 Gas Exit Temperature oC 145 150 150 Gas Exit Velocity m/sec 7 6 6 Gas Exit Flow Rate Nm3/sec 1.4110 0.0747 0.0747 Base Elevation from MSL m 56 56 56 Concentration of Pollutant Discharge a) Particulate Matter (PM10) 75.0 75.0 75.0 3 b) SO2 mg/Nm 130.6 169.8 169.8 c) NOx 18.8 18.8 18.8 Load of Pollutant Discharge a) Particulate Matter (PM10) 0.1058 0.0056 0.0056 b) SO2 gm/sec 0.1843 0.0127 0.0127 c) NOx 0.0265 0.0014 0.0014

2. The Receptor Area Discrete polar receptor and uniform polar grid receptor network as described below are selected for the for the processing of mathematical model and to find out resultant ambient air quality at the receptor locations; • The baseline ambient air quality monitoring stations • Uniform polar grid within 10 Km radial area from source with flow vector of 22.5 degree (sixteen directions) and 40 polar rings (radial distance at 0.250 km increment)

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3. Model Output The output of the model consists of ground level concentration at various receptor areas from the source. The first three highest 24 hour average ground level concentration value for all the parameters is given in Table 4.5 and the first highest 24 hourly average ground level concentration value at the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in Table 4.6.

Table 4.5: First Three Highest 24-Hourly Average GLC Values Highest Location w.r.t PM SO NO Value Project Site 10 2 x st 1 0.25 km @ 157.5º 2.4809 4.8775 0.6209 nd 2 0.25 km @ 157.5º 2.0932 4.1018 0.5239 rd 3 0.25 km @ 157.5º 2.0614 4.0529 0.5159 Note : All units are expressed in μg/m3

Table 4.6: First Highest 24-Hourly Average GLC Values for AAQM Stations Location Approx. Aerial Station Station w.r.t Distance from PM SO NO Code Name 10 2 x Project Site project site, m S1 Project Site -- -- Nil Nil Nil Bhimasar 28°/ NNE / S2 2320 0.3769 0.7211 0.0944 Village Upwind Nandgam 68°/NEE/ S3 7330 0.0947 0.1751 0.0237 Village Upwind Padana 112°/ESE/ S4 4670 0.3530 0.6600 0.0884 Village Crosswind Mithi Rohar 178°/S/ S5 8200 0.2571 0.4722 0.0644 Village Downwind Modvadar 190°/S/ S6 2860 0.4335 0.8236 0.1085 Village Downwind Varshamedi 233°/SW/ S7 8340 0.1153 0.2126 0.0289 Village Downwind 260°/W/ S8 Ajapar Village 4320 0.1020 0.1840 0.0255 Crosswind Note : All units are expressed in μg/m3

Isopleths diagram showing 1st highest 24 hourly average GLCs contour plots for the

PM10, SO2 and NOx, for the proposed expansion are given in Figure 4.1 to Figure 4.3 respectively.

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Figure 4.1: Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for PM10

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Figure 4.2 Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for SO2

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Figure 4.3: Contour plot showing highest Incremental GLC for NOx

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4. OBSERVATIONS • The maximum 24-hourly average ground level concentration for pollutant due to

proposed expansion calculated using mathematical model (ISCST3) for PM10, SO2 3 3 3 and NOx is 2.4809 µg/m , 4.8775 µg/m and 0.6209 µg/m respectively which is very negligible even for the worst case scenario. Moreover, this will occur at a distance of only 250 meter from the source, which falls in the vicinity of the plant premises. • The incremental ground level concentration of various pollutants at all the ambient air monitoring locations is very negligible and practically nil as shown in Table 4.7 and therefore there will not be any impact on the air quality of surrounding villages due to the proposed expansion.

• Since, baseline/prevailing concentrations of PM10 is already higher than the NAAQS at four locations including project site, it is not complying with the NAAQS considering the incremental concentration after the proposed expansion. However, all other parameters are well within the NAAQS after consideration of incremental concentration due to proposed expansion.

Thus, there will not be any considerable effect on ambient air quality due to the proposed expansion. However, unit has taken adequate air pollution control measures in the existing unit and the same will be taken care after the proposed expansion. Mitigative measures for the expected impacts on air environment are discussed under the subsequent topic with appropriate heading.

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Table 4.7: Incremental ground level concentration of pollutants

Station Concentration Parameters Name of Station Code Baseline Incremental Resultant S1 Project Site 109.0 Nil 109.00 S2 Bhimasar Village 136.0 0.3769 Particulate 136.38 Matter (size S3 Nandgam Village 68.0 0.0947 68.09 less than 10µm) or S4 Padana Village 72.0 0.3530 72.35 (PM10,), S5 Mithi Rohar Village 79.0 0.2571 79.26 µg/m3 [100]* S6 Modvadar Village 112.0 0.4335 112.43 24 Hours S7 Varshamedi Village 86.0 0.1153 86.12 S8 Ajapar Village 102.0 0.1020 102.10

S1 Project Site 27.0 Nil 27.00 S2 Bhimasar Village 22.0 0.7211 22.72 0.1751 Sulphur S3 Nandgam Village 32.0 32.18 Dioxide S4 Padana Village 27.0 0.6600 3 27.66 (SO2), µg/m [80]* S5 Mithi Rohar Village 15.0 0.4722 15.47 24 Hours S6 Modvadar Village 14.0 0.8236 14.82 S7 Varshamedi Village 18.0 0.2126 18.21 S8 Ajapar Village 12.0 0.1840 12.18

S1 Project Site 35.0 Nil 35.00 S2 Bhimasar Village 20.0 0.0944 20.09 0.0237 Nitrogen S3 Nandgam Village 28.0 28.02 Oxide (NOx), S4 Padana Village 23.0 0.0884 23.09 µg/m3 [80]* S5 Mithi Rohar Village 18.0 0.0644 18.06 24 Hours S6 Modvadar Village 16.0 0.1085 16.11 S7 Varshamedi Village 23.0 0.0289 23.03 S8 Ajapar Village 16.0 0.0255 16.03

* National Ambient Air Quality Standards published by MoEF, New Delhi vide G.S.R. 826 (E), dated 16/11/2009.

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C. Mitigative Measures • Adequate air pollution control unit as well as adequate stack height for proper dispersion of pollutants has been provided for the existing Thermic fluid heaters and D.G. sets which will be adequate after proposed expansion also. • At present there is no process gas emission from manufacturing activity or any other ancillary operations and even after proposed expansion there will not be any process gas emissions. • Unit has also taken following adequate measures for the control of fugitive emissions in the existing plant and same will be taken care after the proposed expansion also: Control measures for fugitive emission due to manufacturing activity and storage & handling of raw materials & products:

o The entire manufacturing activity is carried out in closed reactors/vessels and regular checking and maintenance of the same is carried out to avoid any leakages.

o Vacuum distillation with double condenser system is adopted.

o All the motors of pumps for the handling of hazardous chemicals are flame proof and provided with suitable mechanical seal with stand-by arrangement.

o Control of all parameters on a continuous basis is done by adequate control valves, pressure release valves and safety valves etc.

o All the flange joints of the pipe lines are covered with flange guards.

o A regular preventive maintenance is planned and performed to replace or rectify all damage gaskets, joints etc.

o All the raw materials are stored in tanks/drums in isolated/designated storage area and are kept tightly closed.

o Precautionary measures are taken while handling various hazardous chemicals.

o There is also provision of adequate ventilation system in process plant and hazardous chemical storage area.

o The unit will also expand green belt area within the factory premises to control the fugitive emissions from spreading into surrounding environment.

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Control measures for fugitive emission due to transportation of raw materials & products: There is an easy and fast accessibility as the project site is well connected to the National Highway No. 8A. Hence there is almost no chance of particulate matter got airborne due to the vehicular movement on Kaccha roads. However, the unit has already taken following adequate measures to reduce the fugitive emission due to the transportation activities;

o Transporters are instructed to cover the trucks by tarpaulin sheets.

o TREM card is provided to the driver during the transportation of Hazardous raw materials/products.

o Sufficient information and training regarding characteristics and immediate actions in case of any spillage or accident during transportation of hazardous chemical is provided to the driver

o Major internal roads within premises are pacca i.e asphalted and other kaccha roads will also be converted to pacca i.e asphalted road to avoid dust formation caused by movement of vehicles after the proposed expansion.

Control measures for Vehicular Pollution due to transportation of raw materials & products: No major increase in traffic due to the proposed expansion and thus there will be very less chance of air pollution due to the vehicular emission from the proposed expansion. However, unit has taken following measures to reduce the air pollution due to the transportation activity.

o Adequate parking space for trucks within the premises is provided.

o Only PUC certified vehicles are used and the PUC of the vehicle entering the industrial premises is checked regularly.

o Transporters are instructed for regular service and maintenance of their vehicles.

Hence, there will not be any significant impact on air environment due to proposed expansion.

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4.5.3 Land/ Soil Environment

A. Identification of Impacts • Infrastructural development for the proposed expansion as well as subsequent developments in the nearby area may change the land use pattern of area. • The impact on land and soil environment may be due to effluent disposal, chemical and hazardous waste storage & handling. • Spillage of chemicals during loading, unloading and transfer, leakage of pumps, flange leakage in pipelines may create soil/land contamination.

B. Prediction of Impacts & Mitigative Measures

 Since the proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises, there will not be any change in land use pattern, forest cover or vegetation in surrounding area.  Moreover, electricity, water, roads, all basic amenities and infrastructure are already available in the area.  There will not be any disposal of effluent on land as unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge same as in existing unit.  Entire quantity of Domestic wastewater is disposed of in septic tank followed by soak pit and same practice will continue after proposed expansion.  Spillage of chemicals during loading, unloading and transfer, leakage of pumps, flange leakage in pipelines may create soil/land contamination. However, the regular maintenance of pumps and flange connections in the pipelines will be carried out and proper care will be taken while loading, unloading and transfer of materials to avoid any soil/land contamination. In case of any spillage, the same will be collected and treated in ETP.  The unit has already provided an adequate designated storage area of 300 m2 for the hazardous waste storage within premises having impervious floor and roof cover with leachate collection system, which will be expanded up to 435.0 m2 after proposed expansion. Leachate, if any will be collected and treated in ETP. Thus, there will not be any chances of contamination of soil due to the storage of chemicals and hazardous waste. The hazardous waste generated will be stored and handle as per the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

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Hence, there will not be any impact on land and soil environment due to effluent disposal, chemical handling and storage & handling of hazardous wastes after proposed expansion.

Development of Green Belt The unit has already developed green belt in the area admeasuring 8,500 sqmt within the existing premises, which will be expanded up to 14,000 sqmt (33.1 %) after the proposed expansion. The green belt area will not only improve the landscape and environment but also enhance soil conditioning, prevent soil erosion which gives slight beneficial impact on the land usage. In consequence of development of green belt it will create a beneficial impact on land and soil environment.

4.5.4 Noise Environment a) Prediction of Impact

Identification of potential impacts on noise environment due to the proposed expansion is as important as other components of the environment. The impacts of noise depend mainly on the characteristic of the noise generating sources, topography and atmospheric conditions.

During operation phase of the proposed project, the impact on noise environment will be due to manufacturing activities, utilities and transportation activities (transportation of raw materials and finished products). b) Assessment of Impact & Mitigative Measures

After commissioning of the expansion project, there will not be major increase in the noise level. However, adequate measures are taken to minimize the noise in the existing unit and same will be taken care after the proposed expansion.  The unit has installed latest technology based low noise D.G. Sets with acoustic enclosures.  The noise generation is mitigated by installing noise barriers/absorbers around stationery noise sources, viz. pumps, compressors and blowers etc.  Adequate noise control measures such as anti vibration pad for equipment with high vibration is provided. Proper and timely oiling, Lubrication & Preventive Maintenance is done regularly.

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 All the vibrating parts are checked periodically and serviced to reduce the noise generation.  The equipments, which generate excessive noise, are provided with enclosures etc.  To minimize the adverse effect on the health, Ear muffs/ earplugs are provided to the workers working under high noise area.  Green belt is act as a barrier to the propagation of noise from the factory premises. Existing and proposed greenbelt will reduce the noise levels appreciably and so there will not be any adverse impact occurred to the nearby present human settlement.  Vehicular movements during operation phase for loading/unloading of raw and finished materials and other transportation activity may also increase noise level. The transport contractor will be instructed kept vehicle periodically serviced and maintain as per the requirement of latest trend in automobile industry. Only those vehicles with PUC’s will be allowed for the transportation.  The transport contractor will be informed to avoid unnecessary speeding of vehicles inside the premises.  Noise monitoring is carried out regularly at different parts of the plant and will be continued after the proposed expansion as proposed in the monitoring program. Therefore, there will be negligible impact on noise environment of surrounding area due to proposed expansion.

4.5.5 Ecological Environment

The impact due to the proposed project on the ecological parameters like natural vegetation, crops, forests and species diversity is summarized in below texts:  The proposed expansion is carried out within the existing industrial premises. Hence, there will not be any cutting of natural vegetation due to proposed expansion. On the contrary, the industry will expand its green belt area within and surrounding periphery.  Since the proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing industrial premises, it is not likely to alter the crop production and pattern or the area.  Necessary environmental protective measure have been planned under EMP for air, water and hazardous waste management systems and regular environmental surveillance will be carried out so as to prevent any short-term or cumulative effect on the crops and natural vegetation of the area.

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 Presently, unit maintains Zero Effluent Discharge and will maintain the same after proposed expansion also.  There is no nation park or sanctuary within the study area.  No rare and endanger flora & fauna is reported within the study area.

Thus, there will not be any significant impact on ecological environment due to proposed expansion.

4.5.6 Aesthetic Environment

 Since the proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises, there will no change in aesthetic value of the area due to proposed expansion.  The unit has already developed green belt area in 8,500 sqmt within the industrial premises which will be expanded up to 14,000 sqmt (33.1% of total land area) which will improve the overall aesthetic view of the premises.  Since, unit will maintain zero effluent discharge and there will be no discharge of untreated effluent (gaseous & liquid) on land or in air or any water body, there is no visual adverse impact on land and water.

Thus, there will not be any impact on aesthetic environment due to proposed expansion.

4.5.7 Socio-Economic Environment a) Employment Opportunity Prediction of the socio-economic impacts of site would be totally a positive mainly due to the employment opportunities. At present total 43 nos. of employees/workers are placed for management and production department for existing unit, which will be increased up to 110 nos. after proposed expansion. The preference will be given to local population for employment in the semi-skilled and unskilled category; this will increase the employment opportunity in the surrounding area. Secondary jobs are also bound to be generated to provide day-to-day needs and services to the work force. This will also increase the demand for essential daily utilities in the local market and ancillary business development to some extent for the local population. Thus, the proposed expansion is expected to create a beneficial impact on the local socio-economic environment.

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b) Industries During the operation activities, the required resources are consumed maximum from the local area and same practice will continue after the expansion. The increasing industrial activity will boost the commercial and economical status of the locality, to some extent. c) Public Health Same as the existing plant, workers will be provided after proposed expansion with basic amenities like safe water supply, low cost sanitation facilities, first aid, required personal protective equipments, etc.; otherwise there could be an increase in diseases related to personal hygiene. Moreover unit is carrying out CSR activities in nearby villages in the field of medical facilities, public health and green belt development; this has contributed to improve the public health in the region to some extent. The unit also intends to continue such activities with the increased budget in the region after the expansion project.

Hence, there will not be any adverse effect on the sanitation and the community health of the area, on the contrary there will be beneficial impacts in the region as sufficient measures have been taken and proposed under the EMP.

On the whole the project will have a favorable ranking with the local inhabitants and will be looked upon as a blessing for development of the area.

Thus, there will be a beneficial impact on socio-economic environment due to proposed expansion activities.

Overall, the beneficial Impacts due to the proposed project are shown in Figure 4.4.

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Figure 4.4: Beneficial Impacts Due to the Project

Project

CSR Development of Green Activities Belt

Improve Improve Educational facility Soil Conditioning

Improve Prevent Soil erosion Sanitation condition and improve the landscape

Improve community health Minimize the Noise & Air Pollution

Probability of temporary, secondary & permanent employment Improve Aesthetic Environment

Enhance Commercial & economical status

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CHAPTER – 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 PREAMBLE

The main purpose of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to identify project specific actions that will be undertaken by the project authority for mitigation of the specific impacts identified in the proposed project. These actions will be incorporated into project management system and integrated into the implementation at various stages of project development. The EMP describes both generic good practice measures and site specific measures, the implementation of which is aimed at mitigating potential impact associated with the project activity.

5.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMP

The main objective of Environmental Management Plan is to warrant that the industrial development in an identified particular study area needs to be entangled with judicious utilization of non-renewable resources and to ensure that the stress/load on the ecosystem is within its permissible assimilative capacity i.e. its carrying capacity. In above context assimilative capacity refers to the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged into the environment without affecting the designated use of various environmental attributes and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to physico-chemical and biological process. An effective EMP ensures that these environmental requirements and objectives are satisfied during all phases of project.

The long-term objectives of the EMP for all the environmental attributes are as under:  To comply with all the regulations / applicable laws stipulated by Central & State Pollution Control Boards.  To create good working conditions (devoid of air & noise pollution) for employees.  To rationalize and streamline environmental activities to add value in 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.  Perspective budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management expenditure.

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 To encourage support and conduct developmental works for the purpose of achieving environment standards and to improve methods of environment management.  Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for a cleaner and better environment.  To contribute significantly for sustainable development.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

The EMP for the proposed project has been chalked out for the various environmental attributes viz, Air, Water, Land, Noise, ecology, socio-economic etc. and the same is presented below in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Environmental Management Plan Environ- Sr. Sub-activity / Impact Activity mental Management Plan No. impacts Zone Attribute 1. Manufacturing . Resources Associated Indefinites . Ensure the provision of activities and (water, fuel, Environ- Environmental operations of power etc.) ment Management system utilities utilization (EMS) as proposed / committed for environmental pollution . Wastewater Air, land, Within the control. generation & water premises . Ensure the efficient disposal operations of provided . Gaseous Air, land, Within the EMS. emissions water premises . Ensure proper collection and some and handling of effluent to

extent in avoid any leakages & vicinity spillages. . Ensure evaporation of . Fugitive Air Within the equalized effluent at emissions premises controlled temperature and some (105-110 ºC) to avoid any extent in VOC emission. vicinity . Regular monitoring w.r.t . Hazardous Land, Within the EMS, ambient air quality, waste Water premises work area, noise, water generation quality as per the . Noise pollution Noise Within the monitoring program. premises . Review the monitoring reports and take corrective measures as required. . Ensure the submission of

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Environ- Sr. Sub-activity / Impact Activity mental Management Plan No. impacts Zone Attribute monitoring reports to the concerned authority as per the norms. . Ensure compliance of stipulated conditions by concerned authorities. . Ensure optimum use of resources. . Regular monitoring of water consumption. . Maintain proper record of resources utilization. . Ensure the close manufacturing systems in order to minimize fugitive emissions. . Ensure the regular maintenance of reactors and other process equipments. . Ensure regular usage of proper PPE's by workers in the plant. . Ensure the collection, storage, handling, transportation & disposal of all the hazardous wastes as per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 1989 as Amended in 2008. . Proper and timely oiling, lubrication, preventive maintenance of all plant machinery & equipments. . Explore the technology for cleaner production, waste minimization, treatment/ reuse / recycle / co- incineration of wastes. 2. Storage & . Fugitive Air Within the . Ensure the storage and handling of emissions premises handling of all the hazardous chemicals in a proper chemicals and . Chemical Water, Within the manner to avoid any

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Environ- Sr. Sub-activity / Impact Activity mental Management Plan No. impacts Zone Attribute hazardous spillage land premises spillages and also to waste and some prevent runoff extent in contamination in monsoon. vicinity . Ensure collection & treatment of spillages, if any, ensure good housekeeping to maintain clean and orderly working environment. . Provide training to the persons handling chemicals & hazardous wastes. . Ensure the provision of designated hazardous waste storage area with proper roofing and leachate collection. . Ensure the disposal of hazardous wastes at approved TSDF with manifest only. . Ensure availability of MSDS of all the Hazardous materials to the on-site emergency team. 3. Domestic . Water Water Within the . Regular monitoring of activities consumption premises water consumption and . Wastewater Water, and some ensure optimum use of generation & Land extent in water. disposal vicinity . Ensure proper discharge of sewage to soak pit through septic tank. 4. Green belt . Greenbelt Air, land, Within the . Maintain existing green development development ecology premises belt by regular watering, within the and some soil enrichment work premises and extent in (applying manure) peripheral area vicinity weeding and provide proper protection. . Ensure the further development of greenbelt as proposed. 5. Rain water . Collection, Water Within the . Ensure the maximum harvesting storage and premises possible collection of rain utilization/ and some water and recharging recharging of extent in ground water and/or use

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Environ- Sr. Sub-activity / Impact Activity mental Management Plan No. impacts Zone Attribute rain water vicinity for greenbelt development & other industrial activities to reduce fresh water requirements. . Ensure good house- keeping to avoid contamination of rain water 6. CSR activities . Generation of Socio- Nearby . Give preference to local employment economic area people for the recruitment. opportunity . Ensure to carry out CSR . Social welfare activities as proposed. activities 7. Transportation . Vehicular Air Transport . Vehicles must be PUC of hazardous pollution and ation route certified. chemicals and Fugitive . Ensure vehicular hazardous emissions movement only during day waste . Noise pollution Noise Transport time. ation route . Ensure the transportation only by covered vehicles. . Chemical Land, air, Transport . Ensure availability of spillage water ation route manifest/TREM card with and some driver during the extent in transportation of vicinity Hazardous Waste / hazardous chemicals. . Ensure regular maintenance and optimum use of the vehicles. . Educate driver about the characteristics of wastes/ chemicals and immediate actions in case of any spillage or accident. . Ensure availability of MSDS of all the Hazardous materials to the Off-site Emergency team.

5.4 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Development of a greenbelt mitigates to a certain extent the potential negative impact on the environment due to dust, air emissions, fugitive emission and noise. A green cover itself acts as containment for dust. Presence of a green belt, lead to micro-climate and soil quality balancing, by retaining of soil moisture, recharge of ground water as

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To maintain the ecological balance unit has already developed green belt in 8,500 sqmt within the premises and this will be increased up to 14,000 sqmt (33.1% of total area) after the proposed expansion. Details of the existing and proposed plant species are given in the Table 5.2. Photograph showing existing greenbelt development are given in Annexure-15 (b). The unit will develop proposed greenbelt within three years and also participate in the greenbelt development programs outside the premises at appropriate places in nearby villages with the consultation of district forest office.

Table 5.2: Details of Plant Species Number of species Sr. Common Mame of Scientific Name Total After No. tree / plant Existing Proposed Expansion 1. Badam Terminalia Cattapa 25 75 100 2. Neem Azardorachta Indica 225 125 350 3. Nilgiri Eucalyptus Sp. 10 10 20 4. Kariyle -- 35 5 40 5. Safeda -- 5 5 10 6. Ashoka Saraca Indica 20 10 30 7. Miscellaneous Plants -- 30 -- 30 8. Gulmohar Delonix regia -- 40 40 9. Chiku Manilkara zapota -- 80 80 10. Champa Michelia alba -- 20 20 11. Sitaphal Annona squamosa L. -- 80 80 12. Jamun Syzygium cumini Linn -- 80 80 Total number of Species 350 530 880 Greenbelt Area (in sqmt) 1. Tree Covered -- 5500 5500 11000 2. Lawn Covered -- 3000 -- 3000 Total Area Covered (sqmt) 8500 5500 14000 Proposed greenbelt development program Details 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total %age each year 50 30 20 100 Proposed Plants 270 160 100 530

The scenario of planting arrangement and size should be based on the optimum use of available land. Plants suitable to abate the pollution should be identified to be local plants. The general considerations involved while developing the green belt are: . Local/native fast growing trees should be planted. . Planting of trees should be undertaken in appropriate encircling rows.

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. The trees should be protected by plantation of non palatable shrub species to avoid browsing by animals. . It should be tolerant to air pollutants present in the area mainly dust pollution. . It should have possessed extensive foliar area to provide maximum impinging surface for continued efficient adsorption and absorption of pollutants. . It should be tall in peripheral curtain plantation, with large, spreading canopy in the primary and secondary attenuation zones. . It should able to grow and thrive on soil of areas, be evergreen in habitat having minimum of leaf fall. . It should maintain ecological, land and hydrological balance of the region.

5.5 RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM Artificial recharge to ground water is the process of augmenting the ground water resources at a rate exceeding that under natural conditions of replenishment. Rain water harvesting is the technique of collection of rain water and recharging of ground water artificially by means of recharge structure. Recharge structure includes recharge pits, check dams, recharge well, nala bunding and recharge tank construction. It may be possible to collect rainwater through necessary infrastructure construction for diverting; collecting and storing it into groundwater reservoir as recharge into aquifer on subjected it through filtration media. If planned properly and designed scientifically, it may aid in improving recharge availability and opportunity.

Rainfall is one of the important parameters that contribute water for the purpose of recharge into ground water reservoir and therefore to estimate its likely quantum long term rainfall data is essential. As per the Book “Climate of Gujarat”, published by Indian Meteorological Department in 1995, Average rainfall for the period of 1901-1980 is 331 mm with number of rainy days @ 16.6 in the Anjar Taluka.

Unit has total plot area of 42,291 sqmt and based on the average rainfall in the area and effective area available for rain water harvesting, quantity of yearly runoff has been derived as 5,196 KL. The total water requirement after proposed expansion will be 16,200 KL/year (for 360 working days per year) and hence quantity of rain water to be harvested would be about 32.2% of annual water requirement. Details of estimation of availability of yearly runoff are given in Table 5.3.

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Table 5.3: Estimation on Availability of Yearly Runoff Value Ground Untreated Particular Unit Roof-Top Surface Ground Covering Catchment Annual Rain Fall mm 331 Runoff Coefficient -- 0.75 0.6 0.3 Filter Efficiency -- 0.9 0.9 0.9 Catchment Area Sqmt 6152.0 6725.00 29305.33 Annual Volume of water KL 1375 1202 2619 harvested Total Annual Volume of water KL 5196 harvested Daily Water Requirement after KL/Day 45.0 proposed expansion Working Days Days/Annum 360 Annual Water Requirement KL/Annum 16200.0 Intensity of Rain Fall m/hour 0.04 184.6 161.4 351.7 Total rain water discharge KL/hour 697.6 Peak rainfall intensity Minutes 15 Runoff volume in a single storm KL 174.4

Based on the above estimation for rain water harvesting, it is estimated that effective runoff water available for harvesting is about 32.2% of annual water requirement.

It is suggested to construct adequate rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures consisting of network of storm water drainage all around the premises, catch basin, filtration pit and recharge well. It is also suggested to collect and store the rain water in appropriate pond/structure and utilize rain water for plantation and other industrial purposes.

For existing as well as proposed expansion, source of water is Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd. and there will not be any withdrawal of ground water. Hence, it would not necessities to construct the rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures outside the plant premises. However as a part of their CSR, the unit will explore the opportunities to construct the rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in consultation with local Gram Panchayat and Village Heads in surrounding villages.

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Ground Water Recharge Structure:

Rain water harvesting system will be provided for the building roof drainage, paved area drainage as well as site open drainage. The rain water will be collected by gravity through storm water drainage network, catch basin, rain water manhole and PVC pipe and finally it will be diverted to the proposed rain water harvesting pits for recharging the ground water. Well design storm water network will be provided to collect the maximum rain water from the all over the site area. The storm water drain system will be designed with proper slope and direction, considering the catchments area and intensity of rainfall.

Additionally the unit may construct any appropriate pond/structure to collect and store the rain water before diverting it to the recharge well and utilize for plantation and other industrial purposes. The overflow of rainwater harvesting pit will be discharged in to nearby natural storm water drain.

As given in Table 5.3 above, the total calculated discharge from the area is 5196 KL and the drainage network will be designed considering the maximum rainfall intensity of 40 mm/hr. Considering 15 minutes of peak rainfall, runoff volume in a single storm will be 174 KL. Volume of one rain water harvesting pit is considered as 3.5m diameter x 6.0m depth and minimum three pits will be provided with PVC slotted pipe up to minimum depth of 40 m within the premises. Typical cross section of the rain water harvesting pit is given in Figure 5.1.

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Figure 5.1: Typical Cross Section of Rain Water Harvesting Pit

The unit will initiate necessary feasibility study and prepare the detail rainwater harvesting scheme in consultation with professional to determine the potential of rainwater collection, necessary arrangements & designs. The management will then ensure proper implementation of scheme and efficient operations of rainwater harvesting system. The management will also ensure good house-keeping all over the catchment area and proper maintenance of the RWH system to avoid any contamination of the rain water. As a precaution they will divert first few rain spell either to ETP or any nearby natural storm water drain.

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5.6 APPLICATION OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (CP) TECHNOLOGY Cleaner Production in recent times has emerged as an attractive proposition to tackle the environmental problems posed by rapid industrialization and is being accepted worldwide. Besides reducing pollution, it also improves the process efficiency, thus reducing the cost of production. Applications of CP mainly focus on preventing or minimizing the generation of waste and gaseous emission. The basic idea of cleaner production is to avoid a problem altogether rather than trying to find remedial measure by adopting proactive approach of waste management. As far as the production processes are concern, CP is achieved by raw material and energy conservation, by reducing quantum of emission and waste generation. To obtain fruitful results, CP should be implemented by adopting the concept of product modification, source reduction and recycling.

This is an existing unit and have implemented various techniques of CP in their factory premises and put continues efforts for developing new techniques. Existing as well as proposed implementation of techniques of CP is described below:

5.6.1. Pollution Prevention  High density polythene bags or drums are used. Hence, the generation of plastic waste is reduced. Moreover, Discarded Bags and Container are decontaminated and reuse/sold.  The unit is maintaining the proper inventory of the hazardous chemicals and keeping the buffer stock as minimum as possible. This reduces the possibilities & magnitude of environmental hazards.  There is a periodic arrangement of environmental training program to create understanding among plant personnel towards environment.  Unit manufactures products with maximum yield by using high-quality of raw material and advanced process technology.  To minimize material wastage, standard SOP is followed by the unit.

5.6.2. Water Conservation  Mopping is done for floor cleaning. Same practice will be continued after proposed expansion.  As a part of water conservation, excess service water taps is not provided in the plant premises. Likewise, for the green belt development, water sprinkle system is used instead of hose pipe.

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 Flow meter is installed at raw water intake and at Effluent Treatment plant.  High Pressure Jet Pump is used for the cleaning of equipment, vessel & rector etc.

5.6.3. Energy Conservation  First step to conserve energy is to identify source of energy utilization.  Variable frequency drives (VFD) in pumps, whenever required is provided to save energy.  Use of low loss transformer instead of conventional transformer.  As far as possible the unit is planning to use solar street lights in the factory premises which is the renewable energy.  Proper air to fuel ratio is maintained for the maximum efficiency of thermic fluid heater.  Good insulation practice has been adopted to prevent heat losses.  Regular cleaning to the lamps and fixtures is done to get better illumination in the plant.  To avoid loss of precious quantum of energy, regular maintenance/ servicing is provided to all the equipments.  Unit is planning to conduct energy audit regularly as a tool for monitoring purpose.

5.6.4. Reuse / Recycle  Used oil from the plant & machineries is reused as a lubricant within plant and excess, if any is sold to authorize recyclers.

5.6.5. Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping means changing existing practices or introducing new ways of operating and maintaining equipment. Proper good housekeeping can prevent accidents, spillages and leakages, raw material & product loses. For Good housekeeping following practices are adopted.  All the materials are stored in compatible group.  All pits, sumps are properly covered or securely fenced.  Appropriate tools are provided for handling of all the materials.  Regular training is given to all workforces.  All the passages, floors and stairways are maintained in good condition. The system is made available to deal with any spillage at the plant.

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 Sufficient disposable bins are clearly marked and these are suitably located in the plant.  In the plant, precaution and instructions are displayed at strategic locations. Proper working instructions are given to all the workers in factory.  Roads/walkway within the plant is maintained neat and clean. Walkways are clearly marked and free from obstructions.

5.7 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

A capital investment towards the environmental protection, control & mitigation measures is about Rs. 32 Lac which will be increased upto Rs. 52 Lac after the proposed expansion.

The unit keeps provision for adequate funds aside to meet with regular expenses for the environmental control measures. Recurring cost for environmental management for the existing project as well as after proposed expansion is given in Table 5.4.

Table 5.4: Recurring Cost for Environmental Management Recurring Cost, Rs. In Sr. Description Lacs per Annum No. Existing Proposed Total 1. Air Pollution Control 0.40 0.30 0.70 2. Water Pollution Control 2.50 2.10 4.60 3. Hazardous Waste Management 1.20 0.80 2.00 4. Noise Pollution 0.20 0.10 0.30 5. Environmental Monitoring 0.60 0.40 1.00 6. Occupational Health 0.40 0.20 0.60 7. Green Belt development 1.20 0.60 1.80 Statutory Compliance & Chartered 8. 3.00 1.50 4.50 Services 9. Community Welfare 1.50 1.00 2.50 Total 11.00 7.00 18.00

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CHAPTER – 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 PREAMBLE The post project environmental monitoring program serves as the key tool to keep track on performance of mitigation measures implemented & pollution control technologies installed to prevent impacts associated with various operations of the project.

Environmental monitoring is the repetitive and systematic measurement of the characteristics of environmental components to test specific hypotheses of the effects of human activity on the environment. Environmental monitoring is undertaken primarily to determine the environmental effects of human activities, and secondarily to increase understanding of cause-effect relationships between human activity and environmental change.

Thus, environmental monitoring is the effective observation of site conditions and work activities; and identification of potential non-compliance situations and initiation of corrective or remedial actions. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution, since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring.

6.2 MONITORING PROGRAM

From the monitoring point of view, the important components are air, water, soil, noise and occupational health & safety. Regular monitoring is carried out in existing plant by NABL approved laboratory and will be continued as per the need after the proposed expansion also. Environmental monitoring program after the proposed expansion is given in following Table 6.1.

Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Program

Sr. Components Locations Parameters Frequency No. Water Daily & Monthly water 1 Intake Source Regular Quantity consumption 2 (Raw water supply & Twice in a year 2 Water Quality ground water in As per IS 10500 (except monsoon) downstream) Wastewater ETP (Feed line of Daily & Monthly 3 Regular Quantity Evaporator) Wastewater discharge/

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Sr. Components Locations Parameters Frequency No. disposal

Wastewater General parameters Quarterly 4 1 (Raw wastewater) Quality pH Daily / Regular Thermic Fluid Heaters Flue gas 5 (3 Nos.) and D.G. PM, SO , NO Quarterly stack 2 x Sets (2 Nos.)

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, 6 Ambient Air 3 within the premises NOx and as specified Quarterly by SPCB VOC and as specified 7 Work area 3 within plant area Quarterly by Factory Inspector Hazardous ETP sludge & 8 General parameters Quarterly waste Evaporation Residue All prominent locations 9 Noise Noise levels Quarterly within the premises 2 (1 within premises & 10 Soil As per norms Once in a year 1 in vicinity) Vision, Audiometry, Spirometry, Chest Pre-employment Once at the time Skiagram, Urine, check-up of appointment Complete blood count, etc. Vision, Audiometry, Age <30 yrs: once in Spirometry, Urine, RBS, 5 years; 31-40 yrs, Occupational Periodical check- Liver function tests once in 4 years; 11 Health up (LFT), 41-50 yrs: once in 2 Complete blood count, years; above >50 Anemia, etc. yrs, once in a year Vision, Audiometry, Spirometry, Chest Post-employment Once at the time Skiagram, Urine, check-up of relieving Complete blood count, etc. 12 Safety Whole unit Safety Audit Yearly Greenbelt Within the premises Plant growth and 13 Periodic development and in plant vicinity survival rate

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6.3 INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT & PROCUREMENT SCHEDULES

Looking to the Zero Effluent Discharge by complete evaporation of collected and equalized effluent, there is no need to establish full fledge laboratory for ETP. However, unit will regularly check pH of the raw effluent. Flow meter will be provided at the ETP (on feed line of Evaporator) for regular monitoring of wastewater quantity. In addition to this, same as the current practice, regular monitoring will be carried out for wastewater, gaseous emission, fugitive emission and noise by NABL approved laboratory as proposed in monitoring program.

Unit has a well-developed First Aid Centre inside the plant premises. Unit has already made necessary tie-up with nearby hospital as listed in Table 6.2 for the medical assistance in case of any emergency. Medical officer Dr. Balwant Gadhvi (MBBS, AFIH, CIH) and Dr. Mahesh Yadav (MBBS, AFIH, CIH) are appointed for the periodical health check-up of the employees. Periodical health check-up reports of all the employees are being maintained and the reports of two employees are given in Annexure-13 for reference. In addition to the above, unit will maintain health records in Form 33 as per the factory act as well as in format attached as Annexure-14.

Table 6.2: Details of Hospitals Tie-up for Medical Assistance

Sr. Name of hospital Name of Doctor Address No. Dr. Balwant Gadhvi 45, Rambagh Road, 1. TAP Hospital (MBBS, AFIH, CIH) Adipur-370205, Kutch, Gujarat Dr. Mahesh Yadav Near Navanaka, Opp. Brahmpuri, 2. Aims Hospital (MBBS, AFIH, CIH) Mandvi-370465, Kutch, Gujarat

6.4 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Unit not only carries out business but also understands the obligations towards the Environment. The unit believes in sustainable development and equally concern about environment preservation and pollution control. Unit has already established a well organized Environmental Management Cell (EMC) which performs all the environmental management activities. The unit has a well laid down Environment, Health & Safety Policy approved by its Managing Director.

The EHS Policy prescribes to comply with statutory norm with regards to the Environment, Health & Safety, to prevent pollution by adopting cleaner production techniques, identification and management of operational hazards and risks and to

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ensure the safety of people. All employees at each cadre of the unit have been educated about the EHS Policy of the company and policy has been posted at various prominent places in the unit. EHS policy is enclosed as Figure 6.1. It is suggested to revise EHS policy for standard operating procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms/conditions with regards to the Environment, Health & Safety and to take further corrective actions.

Figure 6.1: Environment Health & Safety Policy

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Hierarchical system and administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring total environmental compliance are described in the subsequent topics with relevant headings.

6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

All the project activities are monitored to ensure the appropriate implementation of all environmental mitigation activities and to identify areas where environmental management plan compliance is not satisfied.

For effective implementation of the monitoring program, it is also necessary to have a permanent organizational set-up. Unit has already set-up permanent environmental management cell (EMC) for the effective implementation and monitoring of environmental management system. The unit has assigned responsibility to officer from various disciplines and cadres to perform and co-ordinate the activities concerned with management and implementation of environmental control measures. The environmental management cell (EMC) set-up by unit is given here below in Figure 6.2.

Figure 6.2: Environmental Management Cell

Director

General Manager

Officer-EHS

Operator & Helper

General Manager of the unit is responsible for total environmental management.

Overall activities performed by EMC are presented below and details of responsibilities to be given to each officer of the EMC are given in Table 6.3.

 Collect information from regular monitoring and create database.  Analyze the data and decide thrust area.  Carry out “project” in each thrust area to arrive at practical solutions to environmental problems.  Discuss the reports of study on environment and disseminate the information.

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 Work out action plan for implementation of the recommendations made in the report.  Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and budget for environment management program.  To deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the conditions prescribed by GPCB.  Non compliance / violation of environmental norms, if any is reported to Managing Partner and immediate required action is taken.  Efficient operation and regular monitoring of environmental management systems  Prepare budget for environmental monitoring program

Table 6.3: Responsibilities of EMC

S. Name & Designation Responsibilities No. Approve environment policy and give directions to 1. Director succeeding component of the cell Responsible for overall environmental management. Regularly coordinate with Officer-EHS and take feedback regarding all the activities performed under 2. General Manager EMC, keep aware the Director of the unit about all the activities performed under EMC, any major issue/accidents/incident take place, any non- compliance/ violation of environmental norms Establish EHS Policy, Development EHS SOP, EHS Plan, Manual, Evolutes EHS program & training, Legal complacencies of GPCB & other Authorities. Execute and follow-up for routine monitoring, cleaning and maintenance work of environmental Management systems. Observe regularity, discipline and working strength of ETP operator. Property Loss Prevention activities, Work permit, Plant equipment changes, Mock 3. Officer-EHS rill activity, Safety Inspection & audit work, EHS Incidents/Accident investigation, Employee observations/near misses along with corrective action, Develop safety Committee & take quarterly its meeting review & compliance report. Reporting the general manager about all the activities performed under EMC, any major issue/accidents/incident take place, any non- compliance/ violation of environmental norms 4. Operator & Helpers To coordinate with production department, Utility,

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S. Name & Designation Responsibilities No. Engineering department to run ETP smoothly, carry out daily effluent analysis & take necessary actions if required & maintain & update all documents & records on daily basis, Routine cleaning & maintenance of ETP, Maintain minimum stock of required chemicals/materials, Give indent for spare components and follow up for it, maintain hazardous waste storage area in good condition & Record of it, Observe regularity, discipline, working strength of helpers.

6.6 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS & DOCUMENTATION

6.6.1. Data Analysis

All environmental monitoring data are stored as computer database by the Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for proper storage, retrieval and interpretation of the same. A regular database format is maintained to keep a track of monitored parameters and causes are identified in case of non-conformity with the permissible limits. Same practice will be continued after the proposed expansion.

6.6.2. Reporting Schedules

Voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to EMP is undertaken. General Manager and Officer-EHS co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and data generated are submitted regularly to the statutory agencies. Frequency of reporting is as per the requirement of GPCB and MoEF. This reporting schedule will remain same after proposed expansion.

6.6.3. Environmental Monitoring Expenditure

The monitoring and evaluation process requires extensive surveys and primary data collection, either to establish the baseline or to measure changes. In order to respond management needs for carrying out environmental monitoring, a contingency budget is required. Cost towards environmental monitoring of existing plant is about Rs. 60,000 which will increase up to Rs. 1,00,000 after the proposed expansion.

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CHAPTER – 7 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. is an existing industrial unit and the proposed expansion will take place within the existing premises having all the infrastructure facilities, land, water sources, material transportation, power etc. Unit already has sufficient land required for the proposed expansion so no additional land will be required and therefore, no need to analyze any alternate site for proposed expansion.

After the proposed expansion, existing infrastructure facilities will be utilized with the addition of new machineries. Therefore, no alternative for the site was considered.

Unit intends to do expansion by increasing the production capacity of existing products viz. Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Alkyd Resins. Manufacturing of these Synthetic Organic Resins involves various chemical reactions and physical operations for which unit has adopted latest and best technology available so far in the market.

Moreover, the unit is very concerns and conscious about the product quality and equally about the environmental protection and resource conservation; and hence they put their efforts for replacing/ upgrading their existing plant and machineries from time to time with the best available technology.

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CHAPTER 8 RISK AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report Proposed Expansion in Manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins

CHAPTER – 8 RISK AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

8.1 PREAMBLE

Increasing use of hazardous chemicals as raw materials, intermediates and finished products has attracted attention of the Government and the public at large in view of the chemical disasters. The serious nature of the accidents, which cause damage to the plant, personnel and public, has compelled industries to pay maximum attention to the safety issues and also to effectively manage the hazardous material and operations. It is mandatory for the industries handling hazardous chemical to maintain specified safety standards and generate an on-site emergency plan and keep it linked with off site emergency plan.

The Risk Assessment Study and safety management for the proposed expansion project of Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. has been carried out and the details are elaborated in this chapter. Based on the findings & recommendations of RA report management plan for the proposed expansion has also been prepared and included.

Risk Assessment is defined as a continuous and integrated process of identification, evaluation and measurement of risks, along with their potential impact on the organization.

The benefits of risk assessment include the following:

 Prevention or reduction in occurance of accidents.  Mitigation of the severity and/or consequences by way of improved process techniques, fire protection systems, arrangements of storage, inventory monitoring to fit production requirements.  Development of confidences in employees by improving competency.  Preparedness and prompt response to deal with any accident.

The safety management includes the implementation of preventive methods or accident prevention methods to avoid incident or accident and handling of emergency in case of accident.

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8.2 OBJECTIVE, PHILOSOPHY AND METHODOLOGY OF RISK ASSESSMENT

8.2.1 Objective

The principle objective of this study is to identify major risks in the manufacturing process and to evaluate on-site & off-site consequences of identified hazard scenarios. Pointers are then given for effective mitigation of hazards in terms of suggestions for effective disaster management, suggesting minimum preventive and protective measures & change of practices to ensure safety.

8.2.2 Philosophy

The following aspects and areas have been covered in this study;  Identification of major risk areas.  Hazard identification / Identification of failure cases.  Consequential analysis of probable risks / failure cases; o Determination of the probable risk by Releasing of chemical due to leakage of storage tank and catastrophic failure. o Risk assessment on the basis of the above evaluation & risk acceptability. o Minimum preventive & protective measures to be taken to minimize risks to maximum possible extent.  Giving pointers for effective disaster management.  Suggesting measures to further lower the probability of risk.

8.2.3 Methodology

Design data, built in safety systems are studied. Discussions are held with officials. Safety related individual system is discussed. Hazard identification exercise is conducted taking into consideration of materials, material handling methods, operating procedures, built in safety in reactors, operating parameters and safety measures to be taken in proposed plant. Few areas like process building, storage of hazardous chemicals, to evaluate safety systems in the event of any abnormalities occurring. Containment failure scenario related to storage area is considered for hazard Analysis and consequences of such containment failures are considered in detail. Thus, this study is mainly oriented towards actual risks rather than chronic risks.

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8.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, PROCESS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

The proposed project includes manufacturing of various bulk drugs and drug intermediates along with the existing products. Manufacturing of these synthetic organic chemicals required raw materials are listed in Chapter-2, Section-2.8 with hazardous identification.

8.3.1 Hazardous Chemicals

None of the product is defined as hazardous in MSIHC rules but may fall under the definition of hazardous material/chemicals either due to its hazardous and toxic nature. Most of the raw materials fall under the definition of hazardous chemical. The details of hazardous chemicals are given in Table 8.1.

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Table 8.1: Details of Hazardous Chemicals

Melting Flash Explosive limit Sr. Name of Sp. Vapour Boiling Solubility in Hazardous CAS No. State Colour Odor Point Point LEL UEL No. Chemicals Gravity Density Point ºC water Characteristics ºC ºC % % Very slightly Clear viscous Sweetish, Hazardous, 1. Styrene 100-42-5 Colorless 0.906 3.59 145.2 (-) 30.6 31.1 1.1 6.1 soluble in cold (Monomer) liquid Aeromatic Flammable water Ethylene Miscible in all Hazardous, slightly 2. 107-21-1 Viscous liquid Colorless Odorless 1.113 2.1 196-198 (-) 13 110 3.2 15.3 Glycol proportions Flammable Hazardous, Clear Viscous 3. Diethylene 11-46-6 Colorless Odorless 1.12 3.66 245.8 (-) 8 138 2 12.3 Easily soluble Flammable Glycol liquid

Hazardous, slightly 4. Propylene 57-55-6 Clear oily liquid Colorless Odorless 1.0361 2.6 188.2 (-) 59 99 2.6 12.5 Miscible Glycol Flammable 25265-71- Slightly Viscous 5. Dipropylene Colorless Odorless 1.0252 4.63 231.9 -- 99 2.6 12.5 Miscible Slightly Hazardous Glycol 8 liquid Hazardous, Characteri- Very slightly Solid (Crystals flammable in 6. Phthalic 85-44-9 White stic acrid, 1.53 6.6 295 131 151.67 1.7 10.4 soluble in cold Anhydride Solid) presence of heat, choking water corrosive, toxic Solid (Powdered 7. Terephthalic 100-21-0 Off-white -- -- 5.74 -- 300 260 -- -- Insoluble Hazardous, Toxic Acid Solid) Hazardous, Soluble flammable, 8. Maliec 108-31-6 Scales White Aeromatic 1.32 3.4 202 51 - 53 103 1.4 7.1 Anhydride (decomposition) corrosive, sensitizing, toxic Almost Slightly Hazardous, 9. Isopthalic 121-91-5 Fine crystals White 1.54 -- -- 345-348 -- -- Slightly soluble Acid Odorless toxic Aromatic Hazardous, 10. Xylene 1330-20-7 Liquid Colorless hydrocarbon -- -- 134-140 -- 37.7 -- -- Insoluble flammable odor

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8.3.2 Safety Measures for Transportation, Storage & Handling of chemicals

. Styrene is received by road tankers stored in tanks and Xylene is received in drums. . Solvent unloading standard procedure is in place and implemented for safe unloading of road tanker. . Static earthing provision is made for tanker unloading. . Flexible steel hose is used for unloading from the tanker. . Flame proof electric motor is used during loading/unloading. . NRV is provided on pump discharge line. . Fixed pipeline with pumps is provided for transfer to vessel. . TERM CARD is provided to all transporters and they are trained for transportation Emergency of hazardous chemicals. . Drum handling trolleys are used for transportation of drums up to plant. . Muffler on the silencer of the tanker during entering in factory premises. . Safety permit system is followed for loading and unloading. . Isolate storage is provided with wire fencing under lock and key. . Only authorized person is permitted in storage area. . Display Boards are provided on all storage tanks which includes the name of the chemicals and storage capacity. . Caution note, hazardous identification board is provided. . On-site detectors for fire based on heat &/or smoke detection with alarm system is provided as required. . Fire extinguishers and fire hydrant system are provided as per requirement. . First aids boxes are provided at different places wherever required. . Water showering system is provided to the flammable chemicals storage area, wherever required to avoid the vaporization due to increase in atmosphere temperature. . Hazardous Chemical storage area is declared as “NO SMOKE ZONE”. . Hazardous material handling is carried out by using all PPE with proper ventilation & under supervision.

8.3.3 Critical Safety Measures for Process Units

Critical safety measures are the most important aspect of selection of process technology to ensure safety in production unit. For the safety in production area some important critical safety measures are provided within the process technology/

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. Any reaction upsets is confined to the reaction vessel itself as defined quantity of raw materials are issued to the reaction vessel by metering pumps/load cells. . Process parameters control is provided vide Standard Operating Procedures. . Materials are transferred by pumping through pipeline or by vacuum from drums. . All reactors are connected to vapor condensers system. . Hazardous materials are transferred by pipelines and in control manners. . Trained person is engaged for handling of hazardous materials. . Proper safety precautions are taken during handling of hazardous materials. . Solvents and flammable material storage area is kept away from the process plant and required quantity of material is charge in reactor by pump or by gravity. . Further all the vessels are examined periodically by a recognized competent person. . All the vessels and equipments are well earthed appropriately and well protected against Static Electricity. Also for draining in drums proper earthing facilities are provided. . Temperature indicators are provided near all reactors. . Caution note, safety posters, stickers, periodic training & updation in safety and emergency preparedness plan are displayed and conducted. . Flame proof light fittings are installed in the plant. . All the Plant Personnel are provided with Personal Protection Equipments to protect against any adverse health effect during operations, leakage, spillages or splash. PPE like Helmets, Safety Shoes and Safety Glasses are provided to the employees. . Material Safety Data Sheets of raw materials & products are kept readily available at the shop floor.

8.3.4 Safety Measures For Preventive Maintenance

The safety measures in form of the general Do's & Don'ts for safety in process & other plant area are as below:

. Do not work on equipments without permission from plant head and maintenance head. . Make sure equipment is empty and fluxed with nitrogen and air. . Check VOC content for flammable and make sure that no flammable vapour contents.

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. Keep proper and adequate fire extinguisher near work area. . Use proper PPE. . Do not allow any employment without pre-medical check-up or without checking fitness. . Check all motors are disconnected and fuse pulled out before maintenance. . Work in any equipment must be conducted in presence of supervisor. . Make sure all process lines are disconnected. . Additional safety measures in form of the checklist covering Do's & Don'ts of preventive maintenance, strengthening of EHS are updated timely and made available to all concern department & personnel.

8.3.5 Safety measures to prevent spillage / leakage of toxic chemicals

The preventive maintenance are planned and carried out as per plan to avoid the failure of valve, pipe lines and other component of transferring line. The spillage is confined to the dyke area underneath the vessel. The resultant splash of such chemicals result in exposure of toxic chemicals to employees. Facilities like Safety shower and eye wash fountains are provided in the plant area, which can be used to decontaminate the affected employees.

Suitable decontamination procedure is used to decontaminate the spilled or leaked material. The SOP for decontamination is reared with all related department. The followings are some measures taken for handling the toxic chemicals safely;

. Safety equipments like electric siren, safety belts, safey shower etc are provided at some places in plant as per the requirement and Suitable personal protective equipment like splash goggles, gloves and protective clothes are provided while handling the toxic chemicals. . The installation of all the equipment is as per guidelines of provision of Gujarat Factories Rule 1963. . All the toxic chemicals are stored under adequate safe condition. . The storage of corrosive and toxic chemicals are segregated from each other. . The piping is examined thoroughly every year for finding out any defects; and a defect is removed forthwith. The record of such examination is maintained. . Smoking is prohibited inside the factory. Train employees are employed for handling of toxic and corrosive chemicals. . All pipe joints are provided with heavy duty champion gaskets to prevent any leakage.

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. Self breathing apparatus are provided and workers are trained about their use also. . Dyke wall is provided to area where hazardous chemicals are stored. . Spare barrels of sufficient quantity are kept ready for any emergency spillage or leakage. . Drum trolley is used for the movement of drums of hazardous chemicals. . Liquid chemicals are transferred by mechanical seal pump through closed pipeline.

8.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM

The main effects of chemicals especially VOCs are anticipated in proposed expansion. No other source of adverse effects on occupation health & safety is likely to occur. However, MSDS of hazardous chemicals are made available with the management as well as concern personnel working with the materials or area likely to be affected by the materials. Following are the key safety measure which has already been taken and will be updated timely;

. Provision of drinking water supply for the employees as per standard of the drinking water as per WHO guidelines. . Availability of proper sanitary facilities for the employees so that they do not suffer from any health ailments. . Provision of all necessary equipment like portable detector, online detectors and other laboratory equipments as mentioned above for regular monitoring of workplace air and other conditions (VOC, Temperature, Humidity and Light Intensity etc.). . Provision of suitable personal protective equipment like safety gloves, helmets, safety belts, as described below in Table 8.2 to personnel in the plant and compulsory use of these PPEs for all workers. Table 8.2: Details of Personal Protective Equipments Item Nos. Safety Helmet 83 Safety Goggles 50 Safety Shoes 70 Rubber Gloves 04 Eye Wash Fountain 02 Gum Boots 02 Nose Mask 30 Safety Belt 04 Organic Vapor Mask 03 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus 01

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. Provision of ear muffs/ ear plugs to the workers exposed to higher noise level. . Provision of first –AID boxes (Containing Tincture iodine, Eye Drops, Burnol, Soframycin (ointment), Sterilized cotton wool, Band-aid, Antiseptic Solution (Sevlon), Bandage, Rose Water, etc) at various places in the premises. . Organize training program for information on accident prevention, proper control and maintenance of equipment, first aid training and safe material handling practices. . Availability of MSDS and antidotes of the chemical used at the place of use. . Installation of fire hydrant system and fire extinguishers at required places. . Regular monitoring of work area to measure airborne contamination and to control fugutue emissins. . Protection of storage area with Dyke wall. . Provision of adequate ventilation in process area so that airborne contamination does not exceed threshold limit value. . Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation, chemical exposure at frequent intervals. . Provision of proximity suits and self-breathing apparatus. . Display various instruction boards, cautionary notices etc. at different locations. . As described in Chapter-6, unit has already made necessary tie-up with nearby hospital for the medical assistance in case of any emergency. Medical officers are appointed for the periodical health check-up of the employees. Periodical health check-up reports of all the employees are being maintained and the reports of two employees are given in Annexure-13 for reference. . In addition to the above, unit will maintain health records in Form 33 as per the factory act as well as in format attached as Annexure-14.

In addition to the above, unit has allocated Rs. 2 Lacs for various purposes like purchase of personal protective equipments, medical facilities, hire of ambulance etc. to ensure the occupation health and safety of company employees, contract & sub-contract workers.

8.5 RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY

Chemical process industries have undergone tremendous changes during last five decades. Process conditions such as pressure & temperature have become severe; concentration of stored energy has increased. The scale of possible fire, explosion, toxic release, body injuries and occupational diseases has grown considerably. These

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Identification analysis and assessment of hazard and risk are very useful in providing information to risk management. It provides basis for what should be the type and capacity of its on-site and off-site emergency plan also what types of safety measures are required. Risk and consequence analysis is carried out considering storage and handling of various hazardous raw materials, intermediates and products as well as manufacturing process. The objectives considered for Risk Assessment study are as follows; . To assess the risk involved in transporting, storing & processing raw material up to final product. . To define Emergencies including risk & Environment impact assessment. . To evaluate the risk and to get the complete view of the available facilities. . To take appropriate action to control the incidents. . To safe guard employees and people in vicinity. . To minimize damage to property and neighboring environment. . To inform the employees, general public & Government authority aboutvarious type of hazards, assessed risk, safe guards provided, residual riskif any, and role to be played by them in the event of emergency. . To inform Police, fire brigade, District authority and statutory authority for providing help during emergency. . To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to provide training to employees through mock rehearsals. . To rescue and give treatment to the casualties and to count the number of injured persons.

8.5.1 Identification of High Risk Areas

It is observed that the storage areas pose fire/explosion hazards which may lead to major accident event. In the process areas it is observed that inventories of chemicals are very low & so there are not deemed to pose major off-site hazards. Thus, the quantitative risk assessment studies are limited to unit and some extent in vicinity.

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8.5.2 Modes of Failure

Storages system can fail in different ways depending on the materials stored, storage conditions & may involve systems in their vicinity. Conditions such as over filling, over pressure, missile, lightening or bomb attack, earthquake & resultant replier or release scenarios have been identified. Outcomes of such incidents are determined by presence of ignition either immediate or delayed. As can be seen depending upon modes of failure different scenarios are possible viz:

1. Continuous release 2. Instantaneous release

This may be of gas / liquid depending upon type of material stored/released & its characteristics. More examples, a liquid boiling at ambient conditions, will immediately be converted to gas upon exposure to atmosphere.

An instantaneous release is any release occurring for a period less than 15 seconds. Failure mode responsible for instantaneous releases may be catastrophic failure of chemical storage tank / drum. For an instantaneous gas release important parameters are release height & quantity released whereas for instantaneous liquid release, important parameters are amount spilled, spill area & pool temperature, evaporation rate, vapour mass etc.

Continuous release occurs when the material is released over a period greater than 15 seconds. For a continuous gas release, important parameters include height of leak above ground, emission rate & total time of release. For continuous liquid release important parameters are spill rates, duration, area & pool temperature, evaporation rate and vapor mass or Gas mass.

8.5.3 Maximum Credible Accident Analysis and Its Mitigation Measures

A Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) can be characterized as the worst credible accident. In other words: an accident in an activity, resulting in the maximum consequence distance that is still believed to be possible. A MCA-analysis does not include a quantification of the probability of occurrence of the accident. Another aspect, in which the pessimistic approach of MCA studies appears, is the atmospheric condition that is used for dispersion calculations.

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The Maximum Credible Loss (MCL) scenarios have been developed for the Facility. The MCL cases considered, attempt to include the worst “Credible” incidents-what constitutes a credible incident is always subjective. Nevertheless, guidelines have evolved over the years and based on basic engineering judgment, the cases have been found to be credible and modeling for assessing vulnerability zones is prepared accordingly.

The objective of the study is Emergency planning, hence only holistic & conservative assumptions are used for obvious reasons. Hence, though the outcomes may look pessimistic, the planning for emergency concept should be borne in mind whilst interpreting the results.

In Consequence analysis, geographical location of the source of potential release plays an important role. Consideration of a large number of scenarios in the same geographical location serves little purpose if the dominant scenario has been identified and duly considered.

The Consequence Analysis has been done for selected scenarios by ALOHA (version 5.4.1.2) of EPA.The details of software used for MCA analysis are described below.  A computer based version ALOHA 5.4.1.2 is used to calculate toxic and explosive effect of the accidental release of liquid chemicals within the plant area.  ALOHA (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmosphere) is a computer program designed especially for use by people responding to chemical release as well as for emergency planning and training.  ALOHA was jointly developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA).  The mathematical model is based on the Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) which gives Toxic Levels of Concern (LOCs) to predict the area where a toxic liquid concentration might be high enough to harm people.  ALOHA models key hazards-toxicity, flammability, thermal radiation (Heat), and over pressure (expansion blast force)-related to chemical releases that result in toxic gas dispersion, fire and/or explosion.

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8.5.4 Consequences Analysis

From the raw materials Styrene Monomer and Xylene have been taken for the consequences analysis considering their hazardous nature. Storage condition and threshold value of these chemicals are mentioned in the Table 8.3 & 8.4. Other properties are given in Table 8.1.

Table 8.3: Storage details of Hazardous Chemicals

Size of Qty. of Maximum Storage Storage Sr. Hazardous Physical Type of Storage Storage Storage Pressure Temp. No. chemicals form storage Unit Unit Capacity Kg/cm2 ºC Clear Styrene 1 Viscous Tank 250 KL 3 750 KL ATM At RT Monomer Liquid 2 Xylene Liquid Drum 200 Kg 50 10 MT ATM At RT

Table 8.4: Threshold values of the Hazardous Chemicals

Sr. Threshold Value (ppm) Chemicals No. ERPG-1 / TEEL-1 ERPG-2 / TEEL-2 ERPG-3 / TEEL-3 1. Styrene Monomer 50 250 1000 2. Xylene 150 200 900 ERPG: Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (For Styrene Monomer) TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (For Xylene)

8.5.4.1 Definitions & Explanation of Terms Used

ERPG-1 : Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPG) The maximum concentration in air below which it is believed nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to one hour without experiencing other than mild transient adverse health effects or perceiving a clearly defined objectionable odor. ERPG-2 : The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing irreversible or other serious health effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take protective action. ERPG-3 : The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing life- threatening health effects. TEEL-1 : Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEEL). TEELs are intended for use until AEGLs or ERPGs are adopted for chemicals. TEEL-1 is the airborne concentration (expressed as ppm [parts per million] or mg/m3 [milligrams per cubic meter]) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, when exposed for more than one hour, could experience notable discomfort, irritation, or certain asymptomatic, nonsensory effects. However, these effects are not disabling and are

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transient and reversible upon cessation of exposure. TEEL-2 : TEEL-2 is the airborne concentration (expressed as ppm or mg/m3) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, when exposed for more than one hour, could experience irreversible or other serious, long-lasting, adverse health effects or an impaired ability to escape. TEEL-3 : TEEL-3 is the airborne concentration (expressed as ppm or mg/m3) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, when exposed for more than one hour, could experience life-threatening adverse health effects or death. AEGL-1 : Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGL) The airborne concentration of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience notable discomfort, irritation, or certain asymptomatic nonsensory effects. However, the effects are not disabling and are transient and reversible upon cessation of exposure. AEGL-2 : The airborne concentration of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience irreversible or other serious, long-lasting adverse health effects or an impaired ability to escape. AEGL-3 : The airborne concentration of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience life- threatening health effects or death. IDLH : IDLH is an estimate of the maximum concentration in the air to which a healthy worker could be exposed without suffering permanent or escape-impairing health effects. LEL : LEL is the minimum concentration of fuel in the air needed for a fire or an explosion to occur if an ignition source is present. If the concentration is below the LEL, there is not enough fuel in the air to sustain a fire or an explosion -- it is too lean. UEL : UEL is the maximum concentration of fuel in the air that can sustain a fire or an explosion if an ignition source is present. If the concentration is above the UEL, there is not enough oxygen to sustain a fire or an explosion -- it is too rich (much like an engine that cannot start because it has been flooded with gasoline).

STEL : The concentration to which workers can be exposed continuously for a short period of time without suffering from (1) Irritation (2) Chronic or Irreversible tissue damage (3) Narcosis of sufficient degree to increase injury, impair self-rescue or materially reduce work efficiency and provide that the daily TLV-TWA is not exceeded.

TWA : The time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8-hour workday and a 40- hour workweek, to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day by day, without adverse effect.

Source : The source strength is either the rate the chemical enters the atmosphere or the Strength burn rate, depending on the scenario. A chemical may escape very quickly (so that source strength is high), as when a pressurized container is ruptured, or more slowly over a longer period of time (so that source strength is low), as when a puddle evaporates.

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Threat zone : It represents the area within which the hazard level (toxicity, flammability, thermal radiation, or overpressure) is predicted to exceed the Level of Concern (LOC) at some time after a release begins.

Evaporation : Choose Puddle from the Source submenu under the set up menu to model a liquid Puddle that has spilled and formed a puddle on the ground. ALOHA can model the puddle either as an evaporating puddle or, if the chemical is flammable, as a Pool Fire.Choose Puddle when a puddle has already formed on the ground and is not changing in area. If liquid is continuing to leak from a tank and spilling into a puddle (so that the puddle's area and volume are increasing) choose Tank from the Source submenu instead. Check the "Tank source" help topic to learn more about this option. Toxic : A Toxic Level of Concern (LOC) is a threshold concentration of an airborne Threat zone pollutant, usually the concentration above which a hazard may exist.

Flammable : A Flammable Level of Concern (LOC) is a threshold concentration of fuel in the air Threat zone above which a flammable hazard may exist. Generally, this LOC will be some fraction of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

Threat zone : The thermal radiation effects that people experience depend upon the length of time of thermal they are exposed to a specific thermal radiation level. Longer exposure durations, radiation even at a lower thermal radiation level, can produce serious physiological effects. from jetfire The threat zones displayed by ALOHA represent thermal radiation levels; the accompanying text indicates the effects on people who are exposed to those thermal radiation levels but are able to seek shelter within one minute. Below are some effects at specific thermal radiation levels and durations (on bare skin):  2 kW/(sq m) -- people will feel pain after 45 seconds and receive second- degree burns after 3 minutes;  5 kW/(sq m) -- people will feel pain after 13 seconds and receive second- degree burns after 40 seconds; and  10 kW/ (sq m) -- people will feel pain after 5 seconds and receive second- degree burns after 14 seconds. Threat at : It represents the specific information about the hazards at point of interest (such as point schools and hospitals) in and around the threat zones.

8.5.4.2 Possible Accident Scenario

Different possible ways of occurrence of any accidents due to storage/usage of above hazardous chemicals are prescribed here below;

Scenario-A: Release of chemical due to leakage and form evaporating puddle (Not burning) Scenario-B: Release of chemical due to leakage and form burning puddle (Pool fire) Scenario-C: Release of chemical due to catastrophic failure (BLEVE)

Atmospheric conditions assumed at the time of accidents are mentioned in Table 8.5.

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Table 8.5: Atmospheric Conditions Assumed Particulars Details Wind (Max) 6.8 meter/second Ground Roughness Open Country Cloud Cover 1 tenth Air Temperature 19.83° C Stability Class D Relative Humidity 43.97%

1) STYRENE MONOMER The possibilities of source strength considered at the time of accidents due to leackage of Styrene Monomer from hole of 0.5 inches diameter at bottom of tank are mentioned in Table 8.6.

Table 8.6: Source Strength considered for Styrene Monomer

Particulars Value Tank diameter 6.5 m Tank height 7.6 m Tank volume 250 m3 Opening diameter 0.5 inches Opening from tank bottom 0 m Internal temperature 19.83 ºC

Scenario-1A: Release of Styrene due to leakage from tank and form evaporating puddle (Not burning) a) Source Strength In case of Styrene escape from tank by a hole of 0.5 inch, then maximum average sustained release rate will be 5.1 kg/min and hence approx. 178 Kg of Styrene will be released in about 1 hour. Isopleths results are given in Figure 8.1.

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Figure 8.1: Source Strength in case of Styrene escape

b) Threat Zone  Toxic Threat Zone Model output of Toxic threat zone for Styrene release is given in Table 8.7. Threat zone was not drawn because effects of near-field patchiness make dispersion predictions less reliable for short distances.

Table 8.7: Threat zone of toxic liquid concentration Threat Zone, m Threat Zone Concentration, ppm Horizontal Vertical Direction Direction Red 1000 (ERPG-3) 10 Orange 250 (ERPG-2) 13 Yellow 50 (ERPG-1) 32

 Flammable Threat Zone:

Model output of the flammable threat zone for chemical release is given in Table 8.8.

Table 8.8: Flammable area of vapor cloud Threat Zone Threat Concentration, Zone ppm Horizontal Vertical Direction Direction Red 6,600 (60 % LEL) 10 m Yellow 1,100 (10 % LEL) < 10 m

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Isopleths result of flammable threat zone showing area of vapor cloud at LEL value was not drawn because effect of near field patchiness make dispersion prediction less reliable for short distance. c) Threat at Point

In case of leakage of Styrene from tank, the significant effects will be upto 32 meter in case of toxic threat zone with concentration of 50 ppm. Effect has been worked out at a point in downwind direction within the premises at about 500 meters distance from the source. Maximum concentration of styrene estimated at described point is 1.02 ppm at outdoor and 0.434 ppm in indoor and Isopleths for the same is shown in Figure 8.2. Figure 8.2: Isopleths result of Toxic threat at a point for Styrene Monomer

Scenario-1B: Release of Styrene Monomer due to leakage & form burning puddle (pool fire) a) Source Strength

Styrene Monomer is below its flash point and is unlikely to catch on fire. However, considering worst case, model has been run for such case. When styrene monomer

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Figure 8.3: Source Strength in case of Styrene Monomer escapes (pool fire)

b) Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire

Model output of the threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire is given in Table 8.9. Isopleths results are given in Figure 8.4.

Table 8.9: Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire

Threat Threat Zone Thermal Radiation from fire ball, kw/m2 Zone Radial Distance Red 10 (Potentially lethal within 60 sec.) 11 m Orange 5 (2nd degree burns within 60 sec) 14 m Yellow 2 (Pain within 60 sec) 18 m

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Figure 8.4: Thermal radiation at a point in case of Styrene Monomer escapes (pool fire)

c) Threat at point Effect has been worked out at a point in downwind direction within the premises at about 500 meters distance from the source and no significant radiation observed at selected point.

Scenario-1C: Release of chemical due to catastrophic failure (BLEVE) a) Source Strength Styrene Monomer is below its flash point and is unlikely to catch on fire. However, considering worst case, model has been run for such case. When styrene monomer will be released from tank as a liquid and forms a fire ball, diameter of fire ball will be 354 m and burn duration will be 20 seconds.

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b) Threat Zone of thermal radiation Model output and Isopleths result of the threat zone of thermal radiation is given in Table 8.10 & Figure 8.5.

Table 8.10: Threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE

Threat Threat Zone Radial Thermal Radiation from fire ball, kw/m2 Zone Distance Red 10 (Potentially lethal within 60 sec.) 733 m Orange 5 (2nd degree burns within 60 sec) 1000 m Yellow 2 (Pain within 60 sec) 1600 m

Figure 8.5: Isopleths result of threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE

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2) XYLENE The possibilities of source strength considered at the time of accidents due to Xylene are mentioned in Table 8.11.

Table 8.11: Source Strength considered for Xylene Particulars Value Drum Diameter 0.65 m Drum Height 0.7 m Drum volume 0.23 m3 InternalTemperature 19.83° C Chemical Mass in cylinder 200 Kg  Scenario – A & B Circular Opening Diameter 0.5 inches Opening from Drum bottom 0 m Ground Type Concrete  Scenario – C Percentage of Tank Mass in Fireball 100%

Scenario-2A: Release of Xylene due to leakage and form evaporating puddle (Not burning) a) Source Strength When Xylene will escapes from drum and formed an evaporating puddle, Maximum average sustained release rate in this case will be 987 gms/min considering maximum attentive time of 1 min or more and puddle spread to a diameter of 7.3 m. Isopleths results are given in Figure 8.6.

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Figure 8.6: Source Strength in case of Xylene escapes

b) Threat Zone

 Toxic threat zone Model output of the Toxic threat zone and isopleths for chemical release are given in Table 8.12. Isopleths result was not drawn because effect of near field patchiness make dispersion prediction less reliable for short distance.

Table 8.12: Toxic Threat zone

Concentration Threat Zone Threat Zone (ppm) Horizontal Direction Vertical Direction Red 900 (TEEL-3) < 10 m Orange 200 (TEEL-2) < 10 m Yellow 150 (TEEL-1) < 10 m

 Flammable threat zone: Model output of the flammable threat zone for chemical release is given in Table 8.13. Isopleths result was not drawn because effect of near field patchiness make dispersion prediction less reliable for short distance.

Table 8.13: Flammable area of vapor cloud Threat Concentration, Threat Zone Zone ppm Horizontal Direction Vertical Direction Red 6,600 (60 % LEL) < 10 m Yellow 1,100 (10 % LEL) < 10 m

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Figure 8.7: Isopleths result of Toxic threat at a point for Xylene

Scenario-2B: Release of Xylene due to leakage and form burning puddle (pool fire) a) Source Strength When Xylene will escape from drum and forms a burning puddle, maximum burn rate in this case will be 6.14 kg/min considering maximum attentive time of 33 seconds. Puddle spread to a diameter of 1.3 m.

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Figure 8.8: Source Strength in case of Xylene escapes (pool fire)

b) Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire Model output of the threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire is given in Table 8.14. Isopleths result was not drawn because effect of near field patchiness make dispersion prediction less reliable for short distance.

Table 8.14: Threat zone of thermal radiation from pool fire

Threat Threat Zone Thermal Radiation from fire ball, kw/m2 Zone Radial Distance Red 10 (Potentially lethal within 60 sec.) < 10 m Orange 5 (2nd degree burns within 60 sec) < 10 m Yellow 2 (Pain within 60 sec) < 10 m c) Threat at point Effect has been worked out at a point in downwind direction at about 500 m distance from the source within the premises and no significant concentration or effect observed at given distance.

Scenario-2C: Release of chemical due to catastrophic failure (BLEVE) a) Source Strength When Xylene will escape from drum and forms a fire ball, diameter of fire ball will be 34 m and burn duration will be 3 seconds.

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b) Threat Zone of thermal radiation Model output and Isopleths result of the threat zone of thermal radiation is given in Table 8.15 & Figure 8.9.

Table 8.15: Threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE

Threat Zone Radial Threat Thermal Radiation from fire ball, kw/m2 Zone Distance Red 10 (Potentially lethal within 60 sec.) 78 m Orange 5 (2nd degree burns within 60 sec) 111 m Yellow 2 (Pain within 60 sec) 173 m

Figure 8.9: Isopleths result of threat zone of thermal radiation from BLEVE

c) Threat at point Effect has been worked out at a point in downwind direction at about 500 m distance rom the source within the premises. The maximum thermal radiation estimated at point will be 0.22 kW/m2. No significant effect observed at such low concentration at given distance.

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8.6 RISK MITIGATIVE MEASURES

Unit has already taken all the risk mitigative measures in the existing plant. Photographs showing safety management in existing plant are given in Annexure- 15(e). However, following measures are recommended for the proposed expansion.  Layout and location of hazardous chemical storage should be based on natural and mechanical ventilation.  For any case of fire emergency, standard type of Fire extinguishers should be provided in the storage area as well as required places in the plant.  Regular inspection of all tanks/ drums of hazardous chemicals should be carried out before it is taken to the storage area and damaged drums should be separated and disposed to avoid the possibility of catastrophic rupture.  All equipments related to hazardous chemical storage should be maintained and calibrated regularly.  A trained person should be deployed for handling operation.  First-aid facility and first-aid trained person should be available at the time of handling operation.  The adequate and suitable personnel protective equipments should be provided to the operating workers.  SOP for handling should be displayed in local language for safe operating procedure.

8.6.1. Fire Fighting System

Adequate system is provided by the unit for fire fighting as described below;  Sufficient numbers of Fire extinguishers are installed in all plants and storage area as given below in Table 8.16.  An above ground Fire Hydrant System as described below has been installed in the plant with rings around all blocks to achieve maximum coverage. o Water reservoir - 500 m3 o Type of Hazard- Chemical, Ordinary Hazard o Total no. of Fire Hydrant including landing Values, Water monitor-28 Nos. o Diesel operated pump of 273 m3/hr capacity o No. of Hose Boxes-20 nos. o No. of Hoses- 30 reels

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o No. of Nozzles - 21  Separate Water storage tank is provided for fire water as well as process water requirement.  D.G. Sets is provided for emergency power.  Mock drill & training is conducted at scheduled intervals.  Fire fighting team members and rescue squad members as listed in Table 8.17 are available at any time in the premises.  In addition to this, in case of any emergency help will be taken from the following companies. Name of Company Contact Person Contact number Ratnamani Metal & Tubes Ltd. Mr.Haribandhav Barik 9099052117 Met Trade India Ltd. Mr.Kundan Suman 9909960206 Renaissance Corporation Ltd. Mr.Kuldeep Gautam 9714009111

Table 8.16: Details of Fire Extinguishers

Sr. Area Location Type Capacity No. 1 Main Gate Security Office DCP 10 Kg 2 Admin Office Admin Office ABC 2 Kg 3 Admin Office Commercial Dept. ABC 2 Kg 4 Pump House Pump House DCP 5 Kg 5 Q/C Dept Lab Room DCP 10 Kg 6 Canteen Near Kitchen DCP 10 Kg 7 Styrene Tank Farm Front side of tank-1 M.Foam 45 liter 8 Styrene Tank Farm Front side of tank-1 M.Foam 45 liter 9 Styrene Tank Farm Front side of tank-2 M.Foam 45 liter 10 Styrene Tank Farm Front side of tank-2 M.Foam 45 liter Store/Ware House 11 Load Out Front side of load out M.Foam 45 liter 12 Load Out Near Load out gate DCP 10 Kg 13 Entarnce-1 Front side of Entrance-1 DCP 10 Kg 14 Entrance-1 Front side of Entrance-1 DCP 10 Kg 15 Store Office In Store office DCP 5 Kg 16 Store Office Near Store office M.Foam 45 liter 17 Entrance-2 Front side of Entrance-2 DCP 10 Kg 18 Entrance-2 Front side of Entrance-2 DCP 10 Kg 19 Exist Near Exist DCP 10 Kg 20 Exist Near Exist DCP 10 Kg 21 Raw material storage Malice Stock DCP 5 Kg 22 Raw material storage Malice Stock DCP 5 Kg 23 Raw material storage Monomer Stock DCP 10 Kg

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Sr. Area Location Type Capacity No. Utility 24 MCC Room Near MCC Room entrance Co2 4.5 Kg 25 Utility Near motor Co2 22.5 Kg 26 DG House DG House DCP 5 Kg 27 Transformer Near Transformer gate Co2 4.5 Kg 28 Glycol tank Near Glycol tank M.Foam 45 liter New Utility 29 Entrance Near welding/cutting area DCP 10 Kg 30 New Boiler Near Boiler DCP 5 Kg 31 MCC Room Front side of MCC Room gate Co2 6.5 Kg Process Plant 32 Ground floor Near front Entrance gate M.Foam 9 liter 33 Ground floor Near front Entrance gate M.Foam 9 liter 34 Ground floor Near Stair case DCP 10 Kg 35 Ground floor Near Stair case DCP 10 Kg 36 Ground floor Front side of Hoist-2 DCP 10 Kg 37 Ground floor Near Holding tank-1 DCP 10 Kg 38 Ground floor Near Holding tank-2 DCP 10 Kg 39 1st Floor Near Stair case DCP 5 Kg 40 1st Floor Near Hoist-2 DCP 5 Kg 41 1st Floor Near Blender-5 DCP 5 Kg 42 1st Floor Near Hoist-1 DCP 5 Kg 43 1st Floor Near Stair case DCP 10 Kg 44 2nd Floor Near Stair case DCP 5 Kg 45 2nd Floor Near Hoist-2 DCP 5 Kg 46 2nd Floor Near Reactor-5 DCP 5 Kg 47 2nd Floor Near Hoist-1 DCP 5 Kg 48 2nd Floor Near Stair case DCP 10 Kg

Total Fire Extinguisher:

Sr. No Types of Extinguisher Total Nos. 1 DCP 33 2 CO2 04 3 Foam 09 4 ABC 02 5 Sand Buckets Stand 06

Table 8.17: List of Fire Fighting & Rescue Squad Members

Fire Fighting Squad First Aider (Rescue Squad) Mr. Digvijay Narayan Mr. Sanjay Dhabi Mr. Sankar Samant Mr. Praveen Chavda Mr. Surendra Verma Mr. G.C.Yadav Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma Mr. Dharmaraj

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Mr. Pratap Swain Mr. Amit Shukla Mr. Sankarsen Nahka Mr. Vishal Kumar Mr. Rajendra Yadav Mr. Praveen Kumar Ved Mr. Nawal Matoliya Mr. Motibhai Patel Mr. Shishram Rar Mr. Avinash Tomar

8.6.2. Emergency Management  Emergency Planning . Emergency siren and wind sock is installed. . On Site emergency Plan is prepared. . Tele communication system and mobile phone is used in case of emergency situations for communication. . First Aid Boxes and First Aid Centre are made at site.  Safety Practices in the Work Area . Unit provides information to all employees about the potential hazards of contact with chemicals and trains them in appropriate first-aid procedures. . Chemical handling areas are clearly marked and restricted to qualified, trained personnel only.  Emergency Procedures . In case of emergenciesfirst aid and emergency response procedures are adopted  Transportation Emergencies In emergency situations resulting from vehicle accidents: . Notify the local police, fire departments, emergency responders and the carrier. . Isolate the area. . Any person not dressed in proper protective clothing and not using a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus should be kept a safe distance away. . Call to the supplier. . Seek immediate medical assistance for those injured and follow recommended first aid procedures.  Leaking Containers . When handling a leaking bottle personal protective clothing, goggles and NIOSH

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approved self contained breathing equipment must be worn. . Clear contaminated area of non-essential personnel and send them to assembly point. . There should be provision of proper ventilation. Scrub the floors and equipment with soap and water.  First Aid Procedure . For skin contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. . To avoid the risk of static discharges and gas ignition, soak contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it. Wash clothing before reuse. . Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. . In all cases of injury, obtain immediate medical attention. . Provide emergency personnel with information about all materials used by the person

8.7 ONSITE EMERGENCY PLAN AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

As emergency is said to have risen when operators in the plant are not able to cope with a potential hazardous situation i.e. loss of an incident causes the plant to go beyond its normal operating conditions, thus creating danger. When such an emergency evolves, chain of events which affect the normal working within the factory area and / or which may cause injuries, loss of life, substantial damage to property and environment both inside and around the factory takes place and a DISASTER is said to have occurred. Various steps involved in Disaster Management Plan can be summarized as follows: 1. Minimize risk occurrence (Prevention) 2. Rapid Control (emergency response) 3. Effectively rehabitate damaged areas (Restoration) Disaster Management Plan is evolved by careful scrutiny and interlinking of a. Types and causes of disaster b. Technical know-how c. Resource availability Types of Disaster: a. Due to Fire and Explosion b. Due to Vapour Cloud

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This plan is developed to make best possible use of resources to:  Reduce possibilities of accident.  Contain the incident and control it with minimum damage.  Safeguard others  Rescue the victims and treat them suitable.  Identify the persons affected/ dead.  Inform relatives of the causalities.  Provide authorative information to the news media.  Preserve relevant records and equipment needed as evidence incase of any inquiry.  Rehabilitate the affected areas.

The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and contain the incident and so as to prevent from spreading to nearby plant. It is not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on the spot. Onsite emergency plan prepared by the unit is described hereunder;

8.7.1 Emergency Control Centre

For the purpose of handling emergency, the following Emergency Control Centres has been identified. . During normal working hours - The Administrative Office . During other times - The Security Office All communications to and from will originate at this control centre. The Emergency Control Center will have the following; a. List of important telephone numbers such as Police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals, and other outside Emergency Services, etc. as given below; Services Description/Place Contact. No Police Anjar 02836-243259 Fire Brigade Gandhidham 02836-270176, 02836-270439 Hospital Govt.Dispensary 02836-260608

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Ram Baugh 02836-220263 Jivatram mangatrai 02836-260836 St.Joseph 02836-230160 Ambulance Gandhidham 02836-225636 Co. Doctor Divine life, Adipur 02836-263245 b. List of key Personnel with addresses and telephone numbers. Name Contact numbers Mr.D.R.Karwasra 9714009140 Mr.S.T.Pillai 9714009148 Mr.Pradeep Garnayak 9714009149 Mr.Harshvardhan Sharma 9714009107 Mr.Amit Shukla 9714022209 Mr.Surendra Verma 9714009128 Mr.Digvijay Narayan 9714055592 Mr.Sankar Samanta 9714009156 c. List of Fire and Rescue Squad Members d. Plant layout indicating storage of hazardous materials e. Details of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hydrant System f. List of Personal Protective Equipment g. Details of First Aid box h. Details of Mutual Aid Scheme Members

8.7.2 Assembly Points

In case of an EMERGENCY the employees should assemble near the defined Assembly Points, as indicated below:

. Near parking area (Between Accounts office and Canteen) . Near RCL gate. Wind direction to be determined by the wind socks installed on top of the utility-1 Building. The employees should run perpendicular to the wind direction and not against / along the wind direction.

8.7.3 Codification of Sirens

Sr. Sirens Indicates Authority No. 1. 1 minute continous On site Emergency (alert) Incident controller 2. 30 second continous Emergency Controlled (all clear) Site controller Note:

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. Emergency siren to be sounded only if required . All employees in areas other than affected to continue work unless emergency siren is blown. . No emergency organization member will leave the emergency spot unless `All Clear’ siren blown. . Emergency siren is tested on every Friday at 11:30 am.

8.7.4 Training and Education

Experience with on site –emergency planning has proved the need of training and rehearsal. Major emergency procedure should be laid down clearly and convincingly to everyone on site particularly Key Personnel and Essential workers. It is obvious that in house or outdoor training is essential. The duties and responsibilities of each person and the emergency procedure to be followed by him should be very clear. a. Seminar/refresher guidance On Site Emergency Plan. Seminar: Seminar is conducted in house. Awareness sessions shall be conducted to explain the plan to all associated concerned employees. b. Induction program: Safety officer shall explain onsite emergency plan to all new employees during induction program

8.7.5 Mock Rehearsal

. Inform all the employees about mock drill. . Fix the date for mock drill. . Observers will not be involved in the exercise. They will monitor the Mock drill. . Emergency Siren / alarm will be raised. . After hearing the Siren / alarm, Emergency procedure will be followed as mentioned in the OEP. . Observer will note down the activities with respect to the time.

8.7.6 Updating the Plan

On Site Emergency Management plan will be reviewed annually or any significant incident or any change in regulation.

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8.7.7 Key Personnel & their Responsibilities a) Site Controller

He will retain overall responsibility for the factory and its personnel. As soon as he is informed of the emergency he shall proceed to the control room and meet the P&A. Manager. His duties shall be: . Assess the magnitude of the situation and decide if staff needs to be evacuated from their assembly points. . Exercise direct operational control over areas other than those affected. . Maintain a continuous review of possible development and assess in consultation with Incident Controller and other Key personnel as to whether shutting down of the plant or any section of the plant and evacuation of persons is required. . Liaison with Senior Officials of Police, Fire Brigade, Directorate of Industrial Safety, provide advice on possible effects on areas outside the factory premises. . Control rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency. . Issue authorised statements to news media, and ensure that evidence is preserved for inquiries to be conducted by statutory authorities. b) Incident Controller

On hearing of an emergency siren he will rush to the scene of the occurrence and take overall charge and report to Site Controller. On arrival he will assess the scale of emergency and decide if major emergency exists or is likely and inform the Communication Officer accordingly. . Direct all operations within the affected areas with the priorities for safety of personnel minimise damage to the plant, property and minimise loss of materials. . Pending arrival of Site Controller, assume the duties of his post and, in particular. . Direct the shutting down and evacuation of plant and areas likely to be adversely affected by the emergency. . Ensure that all Key personnel and outside help are called in. . Provide advice and information to the Fire squad & Security Officer and the local fire service as and when they arrive. . Ensure that all non-essential workers/staff of the areas affected are evacuated to the appropriate assembly points, and the areas are searched for casualties.

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. In the event of failure of electric supply and internal telephones, set up communication point and establish contact with Emergency Control Centre. . Report on all significant developments to the P & A manager. . Have regard to the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any inquiry into the causes and circumstances, which caused or escalated the emergency. c) Human Resources Manager

He will also work as liaison Officer and will be stationed at the Main Entrance (Security Office near Main Gate) during the emergency. He will under the direction of the site Controller handle police, press and other inquiries, receive reports from roll-call leaders from assembly points and pass on the absentee information to the Incident Controller. His responsibilities shall include; . To ensure that casualties receive adequate attention, to arrange additional help if required and information relatives. . To control traffic movements into the factory and ensuring that alternative transport is available when need arises. . When emergency is prolonged, arrange for the relief of personnel and organise refreshments / catering facility. . From information received, advise the Site Controller of the situation, recommending (if necessary) evacuation of staff from assembly points. . Recruit suitable staff to act as runners between the Incident Controller and himself if the telephone and other system of communication fails due to whatsoever reasons. . Maintain prior agreed inventory in the control centre. . In case of prolonged emergency involving risk to outside areas by wind-blown materials, contact local Meteorological Office to receive early notification of changes in weather conditions. d) Security Officer

On hearing alarm advice fire squad and security staff in the factory of the incident zone and cancel the alarm. He will also announce through telephone or messengers to the HR Manager, Incident Controller and Site Controller that incident has occurred in such and such zone. He will open the gates nearest to the incident and stand by to direct the emergency service.

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On hearing the emergency alarm, he will immediately contact Site Controller and on his advice call the local fire brigade. In case fire is discovered but no alarm is sounding he shall receive information about location from the person discovering the fire and thereafter immediately consult the Site Incident Controller and make announcement on telephone telling the staff location of the incident and to evacuate to their assembly points. He will continue to operate the switchboard advising the calls connected with the incident to the Communications Officer. e) Departmental Head

The Departmental head wherein the incident has taken place will report to Incident Controller and provide assistance as required. They will decide which members of their staff they require at the scene. f) First-aid Teams

The Personnel Manager shall keep in security the roll call lists for the fire and first-aid teams on duty. Each Departmental Head for his shift-team appoints roll call leaders and first aiders. Roll call leaders shall check their rolls as members of the services report for emergency duty. Names of any unaccounted for absentees will be informed to the Security Officer.

Members of first-aid Teams will report to the Incident Controller on hearing of the alarm in daytime. The Emergency vehicle driver, if safe to do so, shall collect the emergency vehicle and park nearest to the scene of the incident. First aider shall inform the incident controller that the Emergency Vehicle is leaving the site, giving the name of the patient and destination i.e. hospital or doctor’s room and request the Incident Controller to inform the destination (hospital, etc.) advising them about the casualties reaching there. g) Factory Fire Squad Personnel

The duty Fire fighting Squad under the command of the Security Officer shall be responsible for fire fighting and rescue. On hearing the alarm, they shall proceed to the place of incident. The men at security gate shall find out the location of the emergency and proceed to the site of the occurrence. At the incident scene, a team members detailed for this purpose will check squad members against roll-call sheet. At the site, all the squad members will respond to the advice and information given by the Incident

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Controller On arrival of the local fire brigade, they will also assist in fire-fighting work with the advice of the Incident Controller.

8.7.8 Emergency Organization Chart

Site controller

Incident Controller

Fire fighting Squad, First aid Squad, HR Department, Engineering, Security Department, EHS Department,

Shift in charge

8.7.9 Emergency Action Plan

Any one noticing emergency situation like fire, explosion, toxic gas leakage etc. Must

DO’s . Attract the nearby person/employee by shouting “FIRE – FIRE – FIRE”. . Seek help from the persons working nearby. . Try to control the incident at its initial stage with available means/sources quickly. . Inform Shift In-charge / Duty Officer (In Night Shift) about the Incident.

DON’Ts . Do not be panicky. . Do not run – Walk fast.

Incident Controller Must

DO’s

A. If Fire / Other Incidents Are Controllable . Approach the emergency site immediately taking note of wind direction. . Assess the situation. . Inform Security Officer, Tell – NAME, TYPE OF INCIDENT, ACTION TAKEN, HELP NEEDED and Order Security Officer/Guard to inform all KEY persons. . Take lead in controlling emergency until such time concerned Section Manager takes over the charge.

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DON’TS

. Do not be panicky. . Do not lose temperament.

B. If Fire/Othr Incidents Are Not Controllable In addition to above (A) . Order to blow emergency `ALERT’ Siren (1 minute continuous). . Organize Fire fighting / rescue team members to control the Incident. . Take stock of situation if required shut down the plant / process in affected area. . Call Fire Brigade if situation demands. . Evacuate affected area. . Organize head count of the plant. . Act as INCIDENT CONTROLLER till such time senior person takes charges as indicated in Emergency organisation Note: 1) Messenger will wait until such time Security Officer arrives. 2) Also inform Telephone Operator.

Security Officer / Guard Must

DO’s

. Do not allow any vehicle to come inside the factory. . Do not entertain any outside call except for emergency purpose. . Do not allow visitors to move around. . Inform all key persons about location and type of emergency. . Follow this sequence – Inform concerned HOD/Section Head, Main Site Controller, Main Incident Controller & Safety Officer and other KEY persons. . Inform Main Site Controller about Government visitors, if any.

DON’Ts

. Do not entertain any outside call except for emergency purpose. . Do not allow visitor to move around, from reception.

Security Guard Must

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DO’s

. Immediately report at Security Gate in shortest possible time. . Follow instructions of Officer In-charge. . Assist in controlling emergency. . Assist in controlling contractors, vehicle movement and mob. . Assist in cordoning off the area. . Take note of wind direction while approaching emergency site. . Render all possible help for controlling overall situation. DON’Ts

. Do not leave the site unless asked to do so.

Emergency Vehicle Driver

DO’s

. Immediately start vehicle and reach rescue squad assembly point (near security gate). . Rescue squad members to emergency site. . Take vehicle near to emergency site as directed. . Take note of wind direction. . Reverse the emergency vehicle for quick transports of injured, if any. . Keep vehicle engine running. . Always be on Driver’s seat of the vehicle. . Take the injured to the hospital as directed. DON’Ts

. Do not leave the vehicle. . Do not take the vehicle very near to the site.

Site Controller

DO’s

. Will approach emergency site immediately / Assess the situation. . Consult Incident Controller. . Consult advising Committee Members. . Instruct Main Incident Controller.

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. Communicate to higher ups and Govt. authorities, if required. . Decide upon need for evacuation and blow `Disaster Siren’. . After getting satisfied with the situation, give instruction to blow ALL CLEAR Siren.

DON’Ts

. Do not instruct to blow ALL CLEAR siren unless the situation is fully under control. . Don’t evacuate the entire plant unless the situation demands.

Fire Fighting Squad on Hearing Siren

DO’s

. Inform fellow employees/Officers. . Report to Fire Squad Assembly point. . Find out emergency location. . Approach emergency site immediately. . Take quick action as per the instructions from Incident controller. . Bring emergency under control as early as possible.

DON’Ts

. Do not leave process/equipment in UNSAFE CONDITION. . Do not leave emergency site unless ALL CLEAR siren blown. . Do not use improper fire extinguisher. . Do not be panicky.

Rescue Squad

DO’s

. Report to assembly point near Gate. . Get in touch with security about location and type of emergency. . Approach emergency site quickly with Breathing Apparatus set and First Aid box. . Get in touch with incident controller. . Follow instructions of Incident controller. . Render first aid to the injured, hospitalize, if required. . Accompany him to hospital and assist Doctor / Nurse. . Search for missing person in that area, if required. . Help in head count.

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All general employees except those who are in emergency organization on hearing siren

DO’s

. Be alert and be available if required. . Wait for further instructions. . Bring down the process/plant/equipment in SAFE CONDITION in case of DISASTER siren as per instructions from Incident Controller. . Approach respective safe assembling points route as taking note of wind direction. . Help in taking roll call. . After hearing ALL CLEAR, go back to the departments. . Start the work again after setting instruction from Incident controller.

DON’Ts

. Do not be panicky. Do not run. . Do not approach emergency site unless asked for. . Do not engage telephone except for emergency purpose. Keep lines free.

Technical Team: Engineering Department/ Environmnet, Safety and Health Department on Hearing Siren

DO’s

. Be available in Engineering Department at respective location for any help. . Approach emergency site with required with tools and equipments and should work on instructions of Incident controller. . Help Incident Controller to provide technical assistance. . Isolate lines, process equipments, if required by Incident Controller. . Provide emergency equipments like Fire Extinguisher, Hoses, etc., if asked by Incident Controller. . Provide stopgap arrangements as per the requirement of Incident Controller. . Carry out electrical isolation of area as per instructions from Incident Controller.

Advisory Committee (All Department Heads)

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DO’s

. Approach emergency site as early as possible. . Render advice to Main Incident Controller and Main Site Controller to control emergency.

Communication Committee – (HR & Commercial)

DO’s

. Consult Main Site Controller . Give necessary instructions to security / Telephone Operator. . Give instruction to Security to control traffic / crowd. . Look after injured; communicate with the family members, if situation demands. . Arrange transportation, if required. DON’Ts

. Do not communicate to any one or brief press without permission of Main Site Controller.

General Intructions

DO’S

. Stop work at height. / Stop all hot works. . Stop all vessel entry. . Take note of wind direction. . On hearing Disaster Siren evacuates as per evacuation route without running and panicky and assembles at respective safe Assembly Points. DON’Ts

. Do not use telephone except for emergency purpose. . Do not start work at height, vessel entry, hot work unless permit conditions are verified. . Do not allow unauthorized person to approach emergency site.

Plant Emergency Evacuation Plan is enclosed as Figure 8.10.

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Figure 8.10: Plant Emergency Evacuation Plan

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8.8 OFF SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

The Off site emergency plan is made based on events, which could affect people and Environment out side the premises. The off site plan is largely a matter of ensuring the co-ordination of proposed services and their readiness as far as possible, for the specific hazards and problems, which may arise in as incident. Briefly two main purposes of the plan are as under:

 To provide the local district authorities, police, fire brigade, doctors etc. the basic information of risk and environmental 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 particular area. We have made our key personnel and other fully aware about this aspect. The function of the off site plans are as under:

Structure of the off site emergency plan includes the following:-

 Organizational set up-Incident controller /Site main controller, Key personnel, etc  Communication facilities - List of important telephones  Specialized emergency equipment - Fire fighting equipment  Specialized Knowledge - Trained people  Voluntary Organization - Details of organization  Chemical information - MSDS of hazardous substances  Meteorological information - Weather condition, Wind velocity etc  Humanitarian arrangement - Transport, First aid, Ambulance

Role of the factory management The on site and off site plans are come together so that the emergency services are call upon at the appropriate time and are provided with accurate information and a correct assessment of situation.

Role of local authority Generally the duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authority. They may have appointed an emergency planning officer (EPO) to prepare whole range of different emergency within the local authority area.

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Role of fire authority The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would take over the handling of fire from the Incident Controller on arrival at the site.

Role of police The overall control of an emergency is normally assumed by the police with a senior officer designated as emergency coordinating officer. Formal duties of the police during emergency include protection of life and property and controlling traffic movements.

Role of health authorities Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances etc. have a vital role to play following a major accident and they should form an integral part of the emergency plan. Major off site incidents are likely to require medical equipments and facilities in addition to those available locally.

Role of the “mutual aid” agencies Some types of mutual aids are available from the surrounding factories, as per need, as a part of the on site and off site emergency plan.

The role of the factory inspectorate In the event of an accident, the factory inspector will assist the District Emergency Authority for information and help in getting mutual aid from surrounding factories.

Unit maintains the records of details of emergency occur, corrective preventive measures taken and in future the same practice will be continue. Unit has displayed the details like list of assembly points, name of the persons involve in the safety team like site controller, incident controller etc.

8.9 EARTHQUAKE HISTORY & MANAGEMENT PLAN

As per the earthquake sensitivity index, study area lies in Zone V, which is referred as Very High Damage Risk Zone (MSK > IX). Seismic zone map of Gujarat is given in Figure 8.11.

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Figure 8.11: Seismic Zone Map of Gujarat

Source: http://www.isr.gujarat.gov.in/Seismic_Zoning_India.shtm

Two damaging earthquakes are known to have struck the Kutch Peninsula during the last two centuries, namely, the 1819 earthquake that killed more than 2000 people and wiped out several centres of human settlements in the Rann and the more recent event in 1956 that killed 115 people and damaged a large part of the town of Anjar.

The 26 January 2001 earthquake that occurred in Gujarat is the most disastrous earthquake in India’s recent history. The earthquake occurred in Gujarat on 26 January 2001, India's 52nd Republic Day, at 08:46 AM local time and lasted for over two minutes. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch Districtof Gujarat, India. This location is about 35 km away from the Project site in North-North-East direction.

The earthquake reached a magnitude of between 7.6 and 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The quake killed around 20,000 people (including 18 in South eastern Pakistan), injured another 1,67,000 and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes. This

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Unit has prepared all the existing sturture considering the earthquake risk in the area and for proposed expansion all the structures will be earthquake resists. Training is given to all the employees about such natural disaster. General Management plan for earthquake is described hereunder;

Do's & Dont's:

 Before an Earthquake

. Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. . Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling. . Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards . Fasten shelves securely to walls. . Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. . Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. . Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, settees, and anywhere that people sit. . Brace overhead light and fan fixtures. . Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. . Secure water heaters, LPG cylinders etc., by strapping them to the walls or bolting to the floor. . Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. . Identify safe places indoors and outdoors. o Under strong dining table, bed o Against an inside wall o Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over o In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, flyovers and bridges

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. Know emergency telephone numbers (such as those of doctors, hospitals, the police, etc) . Educate yourself and family members . Have a disaster emergency kit ready . Develop an emergency communication plan o In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster. o Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the 'family contact' after the disaster; it is often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person. . Help your community get ready o Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency information on earthquakes. Localize the information by printing the phone numbers of local emergency services offices and hospitals. o Conduct week-long series on locating hazards in the home. o Work with local emergency services and officials to prepare special reports for people with mobility impairment on what to do during an earthquake. o Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the home. o Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water companies about shutting off utilities. o Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programmes, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans.

 During an Earthquake

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps that reach a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe. If indoors,

. DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no a table or desk near

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you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. . Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table or even under a bed. . Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, (such as lighting fixtures or furniture). . Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place. . Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, load bearing doorway. . Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave. . Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.

If outdoors,

. Do not move from where you are. However, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires. . If you are in open space, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings; at exits; and alongside exterior walls. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

If in a moving vehicle,

. Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. . Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake. If trapped under debris,

. Do not light a match. . Do not move about or kick up dust. . Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.

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. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

 After an Earthquake

. Keep calm, switch on the radio/TV and obey any instructions you hear on it. . Keep away from beaches and low banks of rivers. Huge waves may sweep in. . Be prepared to expect aftershocks. . Turn off the water, gas and electricity. . Do not smoke and do not light matches or use a cigarette lighter. Do not turn on switches. There may be gas leaks or short-circuits. Use a torch. . If there is a fire, try to put it out. If you cannot, call the fire brigade. . If people are seriously injured, do not move them unless they are in danger. . Immediately clean up any inflammable products that may have spilled (alcohol, paint, etc). . If you know that people have been buried, tell the rescue teams. Do not rush and do not worsen the situation of injured persons or your own situation. . Avoid places where there are loose electric wires and do not touch any metal object in contact with them. . Do not drink water from open containers without having examined it and filtered it through a sieve, a filter or an ordinary clean cloth. . If your home is badly damaged, you will have to leave it. Collect water containers, food, and ordinary and special medicines (for persons with heart complaints, diabetes, etc.) . Do not re-enter badly damaged buildings and do not go near damaged structures.

8.10 LANDSLIDE HAZARD MAP & MITIGATION PLAN

Landslides are downward and outward movement of slope materials such as rock debris and earth, under the influence of gravity. A landslide hazard zonation map of India is given below as Figure 8.12.

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Figure 8.12: Landslide Hazard Zonation Map of India

Source: Website of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India

The above map shows the areas of different hazard zones in various states of India and from the same one may note that Himalayas of Northwest and Northeast India and the Western Ghats are two regions of high vulnerability and are landslide prone. Kutch district falls under the area having very low hazard due to landslide. However, general mitigation measures suggested by NDMA are given hereunder;

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 Do's & Dont's

We can stop loss of life and prepare ourselves in the wake of landslides. The Government of India has made plans to identify the areas where landslides occur repeatedly. This is achieved through Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) maps which show areas in different colours. Red, Yellow and Green signify as dangerous, caution and safe in Hilly regions of Coast, Himalayas and rough terrain. NDMA has published Guidelines on Landslides and Snow Avalanches as given on its website. . Keep drains clean. . Direct storm water away from slopes. . Inspect drains for - litter, leaves, plastic bags, rubble etc. . Keep the weep holes open. . Don’t let the water go waste or store above your house. . Grow more trees that can hold the soil through roots, . Identify areas of rock fall and subsidence of buildings, cracks that indicate landslides and move to safer areas. Even muddy river waters indicate landslides upstream. . Notice such signals and contact the nearest District Head Quarters. . Ensure that toe of slope is not cut, remains protected, don’t uproot trees unless revegetation is planned.

 Recover and build

. Remain calm and be alert and awake, listen to warnings of heavy and prolonged period of rainfall from weather station, if your home is located below a debris covered area move away to safer place, listen to sounds of rock fall, moving debris and cracking of trees, or cracks in ground or any movement. Keep a battery operated ready for the night. . Call and help rescue teams, keep drinking water containers, first aid kit and essential medicines and avoid entering damaged houses. . Watch for flooding if close to river, help others who need help especially elderly people, children and women, seek advice from local authorities for rebuilding damaged houses, roads etc. . Report any damage of roads, power and telephone lines to concerned authorities.

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 Emergency Kit Contents

Battery operated torch, Extra batteries, Battery operated radio, First aid kit and manual, Emergency food (dry items) and water (packed and sealed), Candles and matches in a waterproof container, Knife, Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers, Can opener, Essential medicines, Cash, Aadhar Card and Ration Card, Thick ropes and cords, Sturdy shoes

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CHAPTER – 9 PROJECT BENEFITS

This chapter describes about benefits of the project on improvements in the physical infrastructure, social infrastructure, employment potential and other tangible benefits.

9.1 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

There are 43 persons employed in the existing unit for the various job categories and after the proposed expansion about 67 persons are expected to be employed for the skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled category. The preference will be given to local population for employment in the semi-skilled and unskilled category; this will increase the employment opportunity in the surrounding area. Secondary jobs and indirect employment are also bound to be generated to provide day-to-day needs and services to the work force and industrial activity. This will also increase the demand for essential daily utilities in the local market. The employed people will be benefited financially. This financial gain will fulfill their monetary requirements, which in turn will increase their standard of living.

9.2 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The unit is aware of the obligations towards the society and to fulfill the social obligations, unit will employ semi-skilled and skilled labor from the nearby villages for the proposed expansion as far as possible. Unit will also try to generate maximum indirect employment in the nearby villages by appointing local contractors during construction phase as well as during operation phase.

Unit has contributed reasonably as part of their CSR and carried out various activities in nearby villages. Unit has spent about Rs. 1.5 Lac for such activities during last 2 to 3 years and major activities carried out by unit are described below;

Table: 9.1 CSR Activities Carried Out by Unit Sr. Activity Amount, INR No. 1. Temple Renovation 15,000 2. Medicines for Villagers 5,000

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Sr. Activity Amount, INR No. 3. Gardening & maintenance of Gram Panchayat building 15,000 4. Renovation of main gate of Bhimasar Village 25,000 5. Donation for students fees 5,000 6. R.O. Plant in school 20,000 7. Notes Books for students 5,000 8. Materials, Pipes & Valves for water supply system 30,000 9. Prathna Hall in school 5,000 10. On 15th August, Donation for Students welfare 25,000

The unit will earmark Rs. 75 Lac (5.04% of the project cost) towards the Enterprise Social Commitment, which will be utilized after the commissioning of the proposed expansion project in time bound manner. The various CSR activities identified and planned at present are described below;

A. Education & Skill Development

1. Development of library in school and play-area in Anganwadi. 2. Award Scholarships/fellowships to deserving students to encourage education. 3. Provision of uniforms, books, stationery, necessary equipment etc to schools. 4. Promote Technical & professional education by giving financial assistance. 5. Promote computer literacy and technology assisted learning. 6. Reducing the drop out of students & absenteeism through counseling & other means. 7. Organize skill development program for sustainable income generation & livelihood for the community like training on scientific agricultural practices, tailoring, embroidery, etc. 8. Vocational training for Youth & Women. 9. Conducting awareness programs to reduce child labor in the villages 10. Promotion of adult education with focus on women’s education

B. Health

1. Health awareness campaigns on serious/chronic diseases. 2. Organize free medical check-up camp for the villagers

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3. Providing nutritional supplements to lactating mothers, children, adolescent girls and pregnant women. 4. Providing support for the development and maintenance of the health facilities 5. Offering specialized support services to the physically handicapped and mentally challenged people. 6. Promote awareness programmes against social evils such as addictions, AIDS etc. and to spread the awareness of legal rights & responsibilities.

C. Water and Sanitation

1. Provision of safe drinking water in village schools 2. Cleaning of water storage tank in villages and school 3. Provision of dustbin at various places like school, panchayat offices, public place in villages etc. 4. Build water storage structures with the coordination of government. 5. Provision of sanitation facility in the villages by building common toilets 6. Participate in Cleanliness Camp/drive of state government.

D. Infrastructure Development

1. Construction / repair of school buildings, health center, etc. and construction of separate toilets for boys & girls in school. 2. Promotion and development of water shed & rain water harvesting structure 3. Promotion and development of solar street light and solar system 4. Financial support and assistance for the development and maintenance of infrastructure facilities in the region like multispecialty hospital, fire station, training institute etc.

E. Other Social Welfare Activities

1. Financial & infrastructure assistance during disaster & other crisis incidents 2. Participate & contribute in local religious and social programs 3. Plantation along the road side and development of garden/greenbelt on government barren land/common plots

The fund allocated for Enterprise Social Commitment will be utilized within ten years in various areas and thus it has been planned to spend Rs. 7.5 Lakhs each year. The CSR plan with funding provisions is given in the following table - 9.2.

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Table: 9.2 CSR Plan towards Enterprise Social Commitment

Fund Allocation (Rupees in Lakhs)

Sr. Area of Work Year Year Year

Year Year Year Year Year Year No. Year

th Total st th th th th th th rd nd 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 10 Education & Skill A. 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 20.0 Development B. Health 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 10.0 Water and C. 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 15.0 Sanitation Infrastructure D. 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 25.0 Development Other Social E. 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 5.0 Welfare Activities Total 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 75.0

The various activities narrated above are not the exhaustive but illustrative and fund allocated for various areas may also be diverted for other social activities depending up on timely requirements and circumstances.

Moreover, unit is committed to continue various social activities in the nearby villages as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) till the operation of the project and will make provision of at least Rs. 2.5 Lacs every year. The unit will also comply with all the applicable legal provision made for the CSR like Companies Act 2013. The company also proposes to form committee under the supervision and guidance of the statutory authority and with the inclusion of village leader, local representatives, NGOs etc. to plan and monitor the CSR activities.

9.3 DIRECT REVENUE EARNING TO THE NATIONAL AND STATE EXCHEQUER

Same as the existing project, the proposed expansion project will also contribute revenue to the Central & State exchequer in the form of excise duty, income tax, state sales tax or VAT, tax for interstate movement, corporate taxes etc. Indirect contribution to the Central & State exchequer will be there due to Income by way of registration of trucks, payment of road tax, income tax from individual as well as taxes from associated units. Thus, the proposed expansion project will help the Government by paying different taxes from time to time, which is a part of revenue and thus, will help in developing the area. Demand of the products in foreign market is also significant, which

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will boost the export potential of the company as well as country. Export oriented units plays vital role in development of economy as well as local physical infrastructure for further boosting of industrial development with sustainable approach as the industries need to maintain good environment & safety condition to get better foreign market.

9.4 INFRASTRUCTURAL BENEFIT

Proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises. The existing site is equipped with sufficient infrastructural facilities including drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, power, easily accessible approach roads, public transport, communication, etc. Hence no major benefit to the public infrastructure is anticipated due to the proposed expansion. However, benefits due to CSR activities may be realized if any CSR activities would be related with such facilities.

9.5 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS

The proposed expansion project will have many employment & trade opportunities with the inception of the construction activities. Thus, these considerable employment & trade opportunities will eventually result in appreciable economic benefits to the local people & businesses/contractors. At present the raw materials & finished goods are moved by truck & tankers which provides indirect employment to people engaged in this sector. With increase in capacity, unit’s contribution to growth of service sector shall increase. The country shall also benefit from increase in excise and vat revenues. Foreign exchange earnings from exports are envisaged to increase. The CSR activities to be planned by the company can be considerably beneficial for the health, education, upliftment of poor people, welfare of women & labors, assistance to the disabled people etc. These all together with the economic benefits of the proposed project will result in further benefits in terms of the literacy level, primary and middle level education and on health facilities. A new awareness generated can also have benefits to the social pattern. The long-term implications of this change can be definitely considered as progressive.

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CHAPTER – 10 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

“Public Consultation” refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected persons and others who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts of the project or activity are ascertained with a view to taking into account all the material concerns in the project or activity design as appropriate.

The proposed expansion project for the manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins by M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. is covered under Category-A of the EIA Notification–2006 and hence it is mandatory to conduct Public Hearing. The public hearing for the project was conducted as per the procedure prescribed in Appendix-IV of the EIA Notification [SO 1533 (E) dated 14/09/2006 and subsequent amendment SO 3067 (E) dated 01/12/2009], the details of the same is given below;

Date & Time : 04/12/2014 at 11:30 hrs Venue : Project Site, Survey no. 443, Village Bhimasar, Anjar - Bhimasar Road, Tal. Anjar, Dist. Kutch (Gujarat) Conducted by : 1. Mr. D. A. Shah (GAS) - Resident Additional District Collector & Additional District Magistrate, Kutch As representative of District Collector and District Magistrate, Kutch 2. Mr. C. A. Shah - Regional Officer, GPCB, Bhuj As representatives of the Member Secretary, GPCB

The crux of the public hearing showing issues / suggestions / objections / opinion rose by the participants and reply responded by the project proponent is summarized here below: Sr. Points/ Issues Replies by Project Proponent / Name & Address No. represented Other 1. Shri V. K. Humbal There is no protest for the There will be no adverse effect due to Ex. President, industry but there shall be use of chemicals in the industry. District Congress no harm due to pollution or The wastewater generated from the and Ex. Sarpanch, hazardous chemicals. industry will be disposed of by Bhimasar Village evaporation and no wastewater will Panchayat, be discharged outside. Vill. Bhimasar There will be no gaseous emission Tal. Anjar from the industry hence there will be Dist. Kutch no air pollution and multi-cyclone separator is installed to control the air pollution due to combustion of fuel.

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2. What will be done so that There is no direct emission of gas in odour of the chemical will to atmosphere and normal odour is not increase in future due there. Since chemicals are used, unit to expansion of capacity will take precautionary measure for for resin manufacturing? that. 3. Activity & expenses carried As per the rules of MoEF, 33% of the out for environment should area has been allocated for the green be noticeable. Plantation belt development. At preset 350 tress should be noticeable. have been planted and more new 5500 trees will be planted in the premises of the industry. 4. The people of nearby Local people will be given preference villages should get for the employment. employment in the company. 5. Shri V. K. Humbal CSR is responsibility of the Unit has spent Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for the Ex. President, company. What is the CSR activities during last 2 to 3 years District Congress provision for CSR? and will spend Rs. 2.5 Lakhs every and Ex. Sarpanch, year after proposed expansion. Bhimasar Village As per new provision, Unit will make Panchayat, provision of 2 % of last three years’ Vill. Bhimasar average net profit for the CSR Tal. Anjar activities and consult leader of nearby Dist. Kutch villages for CSR Plan. Thus the And nearby villages will be benefitted by Shri Ravjibhai social activities. Savjibai Maraj, Different works of “Aanganwadi”, Vill. Bhimasar, Primary school, secondary school will Tal. Anjar, be given priority in CSR activities. Dist. Kutch 6. Shri V. K. Humbal 43 workers are working at 43 workers are employed in the Ex. President, present and how many factory, out of that more than 80% District Congress people will be employed workers are local from Gujarat and 13 and Ex. Sarpanch, form our area out of the persons are from nearby villages. Bhimasar Village additional 67 persons to be Preference will be given to local Panchayat, employed. people for employment during the Vill. Bhimasar new recruitment. Tal. Anjar Dist. Kutch And Shri Shambhu bhai Mata, Vill. Lakhapar, Ta. Anjar, Dist. Kutch,

The whole documents of Public Hearing Proceedings are reproduced as an attached Annexure-20.

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CHAPTER – 11 PROJECT SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS

M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. is an existing large scale unit involved in manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins viz. Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Alkyd Resins with the production capacity of 1,000 TPM & 200 TPM respectively. Now, unit intends to do expansion by increasing the production capacity of existing products within the same premises. Due to this proposed expansion, cumulative production capacity of both products will be increased from 1,200 TPM to 3,500 TPM. Hence, there will be an expansion of 2,300 TPM.

11.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT a. Name of the Project : M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. S No. 443, Village: Bhimasar, On Anjar-Bhimasar Road, Taluka: Anjar, District: Kutch, Gujarat. b. Details of Applicant : Sandeep Khandelwal (Director) E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] Web site : www.naturalresin.org Landline No. : (02836) 285366/ 285367 Mobile No. : +91 9714009109, 9714009107, 9714009113 c. Status : Existing Large Scale Unit; Proposed expansion in the manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins d. Year of Commissioning : 2005 f. Type of Land & Status : 100% industrial land. No additional land will be required for the proposed expansion. g. Capital Investment of the : Existing: 25.28; Proposed: 14.89; Total: 40.17 Project, Rs. in Crores h. Capital Investment for EMP, : Existing: 32; Proposed: 20; Total: Rs. 52 Rs. in Lacs i. Recurring Cost for EMP, Rs. : Existing: 11, Proposed: 7; Total: 18 in Lacs/Annum j. Employment Opportunity : 67 persons k. Greenbelt Development : Existing: 8,500 sqmt; Proposed; 5,500 sqmt; Total: 14,000 sqmt (33.1% of total area)

l. Water pollution control : Existing 2.0 KLD industrial effluent from process, cooling and washing activity is taken into raw effluent collection tank cum equalization tank

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and after proper equalization, it is completely evaporated by Thermic Fluid Evaporator (Capacity: 1000 L/hr) within the premises. Hence, the unit maintains “Zero Effluent Discharge”.

After proposed expansion, total 5.0 KLD industrial effluents to be generated from the same sources and same as the current practice, effluent will be collected, equalized and completely evaporated by existing Thermic Fluid Evaporator. Hence, after proposed expansion also, unit will maintain “Zero Effluent Discharge”.

Same as current practice, total 20 KLD domestic wastewater will be discharged to soak pit through septic tank. m. Flue gas emission control : Existing agro waste / fire wood based Thermic Fluid Heater will be used at its full capacity with additional fuel requirement after the proposed expansion. Provided APCM and stack height will be adequate after proposed expansion also.

Unit has also two liquid fuel i.e. furnace oil based Thermic Fluid Heaters as stand-by source. Two D. G. Sets (380 & 250 KVA) has been provided as a stand-by to the main power source i.e. PGVCL. The same will be continued after the proposed expansion. n. Process gas emission : In the existing unit, there will not be any process control gas emissions from manufacturing activity and after proposed expansion also the scenario will remain same. o. Hazardous waste : All the hazardous waste will be collected, stored, management handled, transported and disposed as per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 1989 as Amended in 2008. Unit is a member of TSDF of Saurashtra Enviro Projects Pvt. Ltd. p. Annual Expenditure for : Existing: Rs. 1.5 Lac; CSR activities After proposed expansion: 2.5 Lac q. Proposed Expenditure : Rs. 75 Lacs (5.04% of the project cost)

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towards Enterprise Social Commitment

11.2 CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded on a positive note that due to the adequate provision and efficient operation of existing environmental management systems and after the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures and environmental management plans, the project activities during the construction and operation phase would have manageable & largely have reversible impacts on the environment, and on balance the project would be beneficial to surrounding communities and the region.

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CHAPTER – 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT

DECLARATION BY CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION DEVELOPING EIA REPORT Project Proponent : M/s. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. Project Site : S. No. 443, Village: Bhimasar Anjar - Bhimasar Road, Taluka: Anjar, District: Kutch, Gujarat

Type of Project : Proposed expansion in the manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resins

Category Of Project As Per : 5(f)- A, Synthetic Organic Chemicals EIA Notification

NABET Sector No. : 21

EIA Consultant Organization : Envisafe Environment Consultants Contact Information : 3rd Floor, Akash Ganga Complex, B/s. Suvidha Shopping Centre, Nr. Parimal Underpass, Paldi, Ahmedabad-380 007. Gujarat. Phone / Fax - +91 79 2665 0878, 26650473, E-mail - [email protected] Website - www.envisafe.in Status of accreditation with : NABET letter dated 06-Feb-2013 and appeared at QCI/NABET Sr. 58 (P.P 47 & 48) of “List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations (as on 05-May-2014)” published by QCI/NABET.

Laboratory engaged in the EIA Project: Laboratory Organization : Laboratory Department, Envisafe Environment Consultants

Status of Laboratory : ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory vide certificate no. T-2227 dated 04/05/2012

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Declaration by experts involved in preparation of report: Sr. Area Name of Expert/s Signature No.

1. EIA Coordinator Mr. Pushpin Shah

Air Pollution monitoring, prevention & 2. Control Meteorology, Air Quality Modelling & 3. Mr. Pushpin Shah prediction

4. Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 5. Noise & Vibration Water Pollution monitoring, prevention & 6. Ms. Heena Dhabai control

Land Use 7. Mr. Ankur Modi Hydrology, Ground Water & Water 8. conservation Mr. N. B. Kavalanekar 9. Geology

Dr. Shital 10. Socio-Economics Tamakuwala

11. Ecology and Biodiversity Dr. H S Matharu

12. Risk & Hazard Management Mr. Ishwar S. Patel

@ These experts are working as associate experts

Declaration by the head of the Accredited Consultant Organization I, Pushpin Shah, hereby confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of “Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd.” I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement. Signature :

Name : Pushpin Shah Designation : CEO/Proprietor

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“List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations as on 05-May-2014”

Published by: QCI/NABET [Sr. 58 , P.P 47 & 48]

Source: http://www.qcin.org/nabet/EIA/documents/Accredited%20consultants.pdf

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COMPANY PROFILE

 Organization set-up

Envisafe Environment Consultants wasestablished in June’ 98 as a partnership firm by three engineers and technocrats having rich experience and expertise in their respective field, Later on in April 2008 it has been taken over by main promoter Mr. Pushpin V. Shah. Ours is an organization consisting of the highly qualified and well- experienced engineers, chemist and associated technical advisors.

Further, we are delighted to mention here that our organization has obtained under mentioned recognition and accreditations to provide you competent and efficient services.

 QCI-NABET accreditation as an EIA Consultant Organization  QCI-NABL accreditation for Chemical Testing Laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards  Reorganization as Environmental Auditor by Gujarat Pollution Control Board  ISO 9001:2008 certificate for the Management System

 The foundation of our organization depends on : • Services: Emphasis on identifying problem. Understanding it & providing precise solution for the same. • Satisfaction: The services are provided according to customer's requirement assuring best work quality to enhance customer's satisfaction.

• Self-Reliance: Achieving self-reliance regarding every conceivable aspect of technical sophistication, management, skills and marketing.

Our Approach:

Focusing on source of pollution to control the generation rather than end-of-pipe treatment by adopting 4R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Recover) and thus to convert the liability of pollution control into an asset.

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Our Vision • To establish a strong technical foothold in the field of environmental pollution control with a commitment of ethics and integrity. • To promote the environmental ethics among the people & organization to achieve “Sustainable Development” (Achieving growth through environmental preservation and profitability).

Our Mission: • We deliver innovative, optimal and prompt solutions to the environmental problems of client to their fullest satisfaction by focusing on their needs and objectives. • We provide proactive and best services for the complete enviro-legal compliance in order to eliminate the phobia of statutory requisite.

Our vision and mission are upheld by the following values: • Strategic Leadership& team work • Innovation and continual improvement through involvement of people • Creating valuable strategic alliance with customers to deliver him best of us

 Environmental Services: We are prepared and confident to render the following services in the field of environmental engineering,  New project consultancy for Environmental Management System.  Carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study for the proposed industrial activity and preparing EIA & EMP reports.  Designing and executing turnkey project ofEffluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Solid & Liquid Waste Incinerator and Air Pollution Control Equipment  Environmental Audit as per the order and guidelines of Honorable High Court of Gujarat and GPCB.  Process study to reduce the pollution at source and to reuse / recycle effluent.  Preparing adequacy and efficacy report on Environmental management System.  Conducting laboratory scale experiments to study treatability of industrial effluent and preparing Treatability report.  Preparing Feasibility report on the Effluent Treatment Plant.  Performance study of existing pollution control facility and suggesting scheme for the optimization of the facility.

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 Monitoring and analysis of Water, Wastewater, Air Pollution (Stack & Ambient) and Solid Waste.  Monitoring and analysis of Work Area Environment and filling-up Form-37 as per the requirements under Factory Act-1948 and Gujarat Factory Rules.  Operation and Supervision contracts of ETP.  Technical consultation & assistance to ensure & assure complete Environ-Legal compliance including liaison with statutory bodies in order to get the required permits, clearances & consents.

Aim: Our approach is focusing on source of pollution to control the generation rather than end-of-pipe treatment and convert the liability of pollution control into an asset. We believe in providing techno-economical solution for the pollution related problems to the fullest satisfaction of the client.

We also commit to provide best technical consultation & assistance for the complete enviro-legal compliance in order to eliminate the phobia of statutory requisite.

Office & Laboratory Setup:

We own our building admeasuring 2225 Sq. Fts. carpet area (S.B. 3300 Sq.Fts.) and located in the heart of the city Ahmedabad for the set-up of office-cum-laboratory. Our office is well furnished, computerized and equipped with all the necessary modern communication facilities. Our laboratory is equipped with all required instruments, equipment and library to render services in the field of environmental auditing, consulting, monitoring and analysis.

We have NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and calibration Laboratories) Accredited laboratory.

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXUR PAGE TITLE E NO. NO.

1. No Objection Certificate (NOC/ CTE) from GPCB for the existing A-2 unit 2. Consent to Operate (CTO/CCA) from GPCB for the existing unit A-5 3. Compliance report of NOC/CTE A-13 4. Certified copy of compliance status of CTO from GPCB A-16 5. The questionnaire for industry sector specified by MoEF A-19 6. Land possession documents A-40 7. NA Certificate for the acquired land A-42 8. List of industries in nearby area A-44 9. Permission of water supply from GWIL A-45 10. Membership certificate of Common Hazardous Waste A-47 Management Facility 11. AAQ monitoring results A-48 12. Gaseous emissions reports of NABL approved laboratory and A-56 recent monitoring reports from SPCB 13. Medical Examination Report of workers A-61 14. Format for maintaining occupational health records of workers A-65 15. Photographs Showing (a) Existing plant A-67 (b) Greenbelt area A-68 (c) Proposed expansion area A-69 (d) ETP and Hazardous waste storage area A-70 (e) Safety management in existing plant A-71 16. Photographs of baseline monitoring during EIA study A-72 17. National Ambient Air Quality standards A-74 18. Drinking Water Specification as per IS:10500:2012 A-76 19. Ambient Air Quality standards in respects of noise A-80 20. Public Hearing Proceeding A-81

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Annexure – 2 Consent to Operate (CTO/CCA) from GPCB for the existing unit

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Annexure – 3 Compliance Report of No Objection Certificate [Order No. GPCB/Unit-1/FT-178/6462 dated 05.03.2005] Sr. Compliance Consent Condition No. status Without prejudice to the powers of this Board under the Water Consent to (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-1974, the Air Act-1981 operate (CTO) and the Environment (Protection) Act-1986 and without reducing has been your responsibilities under the said Acts in any way, this is to obtained for inform you that this Board has No Objection to setting up of an first two industrial plant at Survey No.443, Vill-Bhimasar, Tal-Anjar, Dist: products for Kutch for manufacturing of the following items: - same production Sr. No. Product Quantity (TPM) capacity as per 1 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 1000.0 this NOC. 2 Alkyd Resin 200.0 3 Epoxy Resin 200.0 [ Subject to the following conditions The validity period of the NOC order is FIVE year from the date Noted of issue of this order. This NOC does not tantamount carry permission. NOC etc that Noted is required to be obtained from other competent agencies in appropriate time. Ground water shall not be used for any industrial purpose Noted including construction. 1. The quantity of the industrial effluent from the manufacturing CTO has been process and other ancillary industrial operation shall not exceed obtained for 4000 Lit/day. 2000 Liters/day 2. The quantity of the domestic waste water (sewage) shall not CTO has been exceed 2000 Lits/day. obtained for 4000 Liters/day 3. The quality of Industrial effluent shall conform to the following Collected and standards:- equalized PARAMETERS PERMISSIBLE LIMITS effluent is pH 6.5 to 8.5 completely Color (Pt. Co unit) 100 units evaporated in Temperature 40ºC Thermal Fluid Total Suspended Solids 100 mg/l Evaporator. Total Dissolved Solids 2100 mg/l CTO has been Phenolic Compound 1 mg/l granted for the BOD (5 Days 20ºC) 30 mg/l same. COD 100 mg/l O & G 10 mg/l

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Sr. Compliance Consent Condition No. status % Na 60 Bio- Assay Test: 90% Survival of fish after 96 hrs. in 100% effluent.

4. The treated effluent conforming to the above standards; shall be utilized on land for gardening, plantation and irrigation within the premises of the industry. 5. Sewage shall be disposed of through septic tank-soak pit Complying system. 6. Diesel shall be utilized as fuel in the DG set at a rate of 3500 Unit has CTO Lits/day and furnace oil shall be used as a fuel in the thermic for FO: 1000 fluid heater @ 3500 Kg/day (non IBR). Kg/day and Diesel:30 L/hr 7. Flue gas emission from stack of 11 meters height attached the Complied D.G. set shall conform to the following standards. PARAMETERS PERMISSIBLE LIMITS Paritculate Matter 150 mg/Nm3 Oxides of Sulphur 100 ppm Oxides of Nitrogen 50 ppm

8. Stack monitoring facilities like port hole, platform/ ladder etc., Complied shall be provided with stack/vents/chimney in order to facilitate sampling of gases being emitted into the atmosphere. 9. Ambient air quality within the premises of the industry shall Complying

PARAMETERS PERMISSIBLE LIMITS Suspended Particulate Matter 200 µg/m3 3 SO2 80 µg/m 3 NOx 80 µg/m conform to the following standards:- 10. All measures for the control of environmental pollution shall be Complied provided before commencing production. 11. Hazardous waste/Solid waste if any, shall be managed as per Complying provisions of Hazardous Wastes Rules and authorization for same shall be obtained. 12. Adequate plantation shall be carried out all along the periphery Complied. Unit of the industrial premises in such a way that the density of has developed plantation is at least 1000 trees per acre of land and a greenbelt in green belt of 5.0 meters width is developed. 8,500 sqmt area within the premises. 13. The applicant shall have to submit the returns in prescribed form Complying regarding water consumption and shall have to make payment of water Cess to the Board under the Water

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Sr. Compliance Consent Condition No. status Cess Act-1974 14. In case of change of ownership/management the name and Noted address of the new owners/partners/directors/proprietor should immediately be intimated to the Board. 15. The applicant shall however, not without the prior consent of the Noted Board bring into use any new or altered outlet for the discharge of effluent or gaseous emission or sewage waste from the proposed industrial plant. The applicant is required to make applications to this Board for this purpose in the prescribed forms under the provisions of the Water Act.1974, the Air Act- 1981 and the Environment (Protection) Act-1986.

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Annexure – 4 Certified copy of compliance status of CTO

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Annexure – 5 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL (INDUSTRY SECTOR PROJECTS) Note 1: All information given in the form of annexure should be part of this

file itself. Annexure as separate files will not be accepted. Note 2: Please enter x in appropriate box where answer is Yes/No

I. General Information

A. Name of the Project : M/S. Natural Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. (NPPL) Existing project / proposed project : Existing project /expansion project / modernization (Manufacturing synthetic organic project resins and proposes to do expansion in the existing production capacity)

If Existing/ expansion/ Modernization : Existing unit was started in 2005 project, whether environmental and was not covered under the old clearance has been obtained EIA Notification-1994 prevalent at the time of its establishment and hence Environmental Clearance was not obtained by the unit.

B. Plant Capacity (TPA) : 14,400

C. Location

Village Tehsil District State

Bhimasar Anjar Kutch Gujarat

D Geographical Information

Latitude : 23° 10' 29.10" N

Longitude : 70° 9' 15.69" E

Elevation above Mean Sea Level, : 56 (meters)

Total Area envisaged for setting up : 4.2291 ha of Project, (in ha.)

Nature of terrain (hilly, valley, : Plain plains, Coastal plains etc.)

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Nature of Soil (sandy, clayey, : Loam sandy, loam etc.)

Permeability (cm/sec) : --

E Alternate sites considered : Not required as the proposed expansion will take place within the existing premises. Unit has sufficient land within the premises required for expansion and thus no additional land will be required.

F Reasons for selecting the : Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.4 proposed site based on comparative evaluation of environmental considerations. II Environmental Setting

A Current land usage of the proposed project site Area ( in Ha) Notified Industrial Area/Estate : -- Agricultural : -- Irrigated : -- Unirrigated : -- Homestead : -- Forest : -- Grazing : -- Fallow : 0.8252 Marshy : -- Mangroves : -- Others ( Pl. specify) : -- Total : 0.8252

B Please indicate area earmarked for each of the following (in Ha.)

Plant Facilities : Ash Disposal : Storage (Fuel) : Storage(water) : Please refer Chapter-2, Section- Storage ( Hazardous Waste) : 2.9.1, Table 2.6 Storage ( Hazardous Chemicals) : Storage ( Others) : Approach Road(s) : Township :

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Green Belt : Others (Please Specify) : Total :

C Is there proposed site located in Yes No  a low lying area?

If Yes, Level before filling (above MSL, : in meters) Level after filling (above MSL in : Not applicable meters)

Quantity of Fill Material Source Required (in cum.)

D Proximity to sea/ water bodies.

Other Water bodies like Description Sea River / creek / lake etc.(Please specify)

Distance of site Arabian Sea @ 27 km, boundary, (in m) South No major perennial river exists in the nearby area Distance of plant Arabian Sea @ 27 km, facilities, (in m) South

E Whether any of the following exist : within 7 km. of the periphery of the project site. If so, please indicate aerial distance and the name of the eco-system as given under the Table.

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Area falling Aerial Sr. within 7 km Description Name Distance No periphery of (in km.) project (ha.) 1 National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary 2 Tiger Reserve/Elephant Reserve / Turtle Nesting Ground 3 Core Zone of Biosphere Reserve Not applicable 4 Habitat for migratory birds 5 Lakes/Reservoir/Dams 6 Stream/Rivers

7 Estuary/Sea 8 Mangroves 9 Mountains/Hills 10 Notified Archaeological Not applicable sites 11 Any other Archaeological sites 12 Industries/ Thermal Power Refer Annexure-8 Plants 13 Defense Installation Not applicable 14 Airports Not applicable 15 Railway Lines Broad Gauge 2.0 KM, -- Railway East Line 16 National / State Highways S.H. 50 0.1 km, NW -- S.H. 141: 4.5 Km, SE

F Description of the flora/vegetation within 7 km under following headings

Agricultural crops : Commercial crops : Plantation : Natural Vegetation/Forest Type : Refer Chapter – 3.0 Grass Lands : Section-3.3.10.1 Endangered species : Endemic species : Others (Please Specify) :

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G Description of fauna (non : domesticated) within 7 km under following headings.

Total listing of faunal elements : Endemic fauna species : Endangered Species : Migratory species : Refer chapter – 3.0 Route of migratory species of birds : Section-3.3.10.2 and animals Details of aquatic ( if applicable)

III Meteorological Parameters

A Seasonal–Monitoring Data : (continuous monitoring for one full season except monsoon should be carried out

Temperature (in °C) a. Maximum 34.22°C b. Minimum 6.24°C c. Average 19.83°C

Rainfall (in mm)

Maximum -- Minimum -- Mean --

Mean Value of Humidity (in %), : Average 44%

Inversion occurrence Not available

In Percentage : Height in meters : Seasonal Wind-rose pattern (16 Refer Chapter-3.0, Figure-3.4 points on compass scale

Hourly Mean Meteorological data : Data collected and used for air (based on one full season collected at quality modeling. Summary of site required as input for air quality the same is given in Chapter-3, modeling) Section-3.3.5

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Hour Low/Medium Wind Predominant Ambient air Hourly Mixing Cloud Speed in Wind temperature stability depth amount (in (Km/h) Direction (in deg K) (in m) OCTAS) 1 2 IV Ambient Air Quality Data

[Frequency of Monitoring should be as per guidelines of CPCB and monitoring should cover one full season (excluding monsoon)]

A Season and period for which : December 2013 to February 2014 monitoring has been carried out

B Frequency of Sampling : All the monitoring stations were monitored 24 hourly twice a week throughout the study period.

C Number of samples collected at : each site.

24 hourly Concentration as Permissible Remarks Wind Date, Time & monitored (in Standard (As per (Name of the direction & Location g/m3.) EPA/SPCB instrument and Speed SPM, RPM, SO2, consent) sensitivity) Nox, CO Refer Chapter-3, Table 3.5

D 24 hourly concentrations ( in g/m3) :

Pollutant(s) Maximum Minimum Mean 98% SPM RPM Refer Chapter-3, Table 3.5 SO2 NOx

E Specific air pollution issues in the Not applicable project area.

V Manufacturing Process Details

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A Raw materials (including Process Chemicals, catalysts, additives)

List of raw Physical and Quantity Source of Means of materials to be chemical nature (tonnes/month) materials transportation used at all of raw material full production (Source to stages of capacity storage site) with manufacture justification

Refer Chapter-2, Table 2.5

B Brief description of the process : Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.6

C Details of process technology : The unit has adopted latest and know how/ collaboration best technology available so far in the market for the manufacturing of products.

D Production Profile (tones/ year) :

Name of Products, Proposed activity Byproducts and Existing (New/modernization/ Total Intermediate Products Expansion) 1. Main Products 2. By-Products Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.5 C. Intermediate Products

E Means of transportation of raw : material and final products

Sr. No. Means of Raw Material Final Product (in Transport (in TPA) TPA) 1 Road Refer Chapter-2, Table 2.5 2 Rail -- -- 3 Pipeline -- -- 4 Sea/Air Refer Chapter-2, Table 2.5

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VI WATER

A Water Requirement (cum/day) :

Type Treated/ Avg. Peak Purpose Source untreated/ Fresh/ Remarks Demand Demand Recycled Project i) Process ii)Cooling water iii)DM water iv)Dust Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9.5 & 2.10.1 Suppression v)Drinking vi) Green Belt vii)Fire Services viii) Others Township i) Green Belt Not applicable ii) Drinking iii)Others(Specify) TOTAL

B Source of Raw Water Supply

Sr No. Source Cu m. / hr Cu m./ day 1 Sea 2 River 3 Groundwater Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9.5 4 Other surface water bodies (please specify)

D Ground water

Recharge Rate/ Withdrawal rate: Not applicable

Ground water level (meters)

i) Pre-monsoon : Refer Chapter-3, Section 3.3.7 ii) Post monsoon : E Competing Users of Water Source :

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Sr. Usage Present Addition Total No Consumption Proposed (Cu m/day) As per local Plan

Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground 1 Irrigation

2 Industry 3 Drinking Not applicable 4 Other(Please Speicfy) F Physico-chemical analysis of Raw : Water at intake point Refer Chapter-3, Table 3.6 G Physico-chemical analysis of treated at intake point

H Waste Water Management

1. Description of wastewater treatment : Refer Chapter-2, Section- plant with flow chart. 2.10.1 2. Characteristics of discharge stream(s) : before and after treatment.

Characteristics Item Before After Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.10.1 3. Daily discharge (m3/day) from different Source

a) Plant Operation : b) Workshop : c)D.M. Plant effluent : Refer Chapter-2, Section- d)Domestic : 2.10.1 e)Other (specify) :

4. Quantity of water recycled Not applicable

a) (in %) : b) (in cum/day) :

5. Details of recycling mechanism : Not applicable

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6. Mode of final discharge/disposal of : treated effluent

Mode Length (in m.) Quantity(in m3/day) (i) Open Channel (ii) Pipeline (iii) Others (Please specify) Industrial Effluent is collected and equalized and then completely evaporated in Thermal Fluid Evaporator. After expansion the same will be incinerated and Evaporator will be kept as stand-by. Thus unit maintains Zero Discharge and will continue to do so. 7.Point of final discharge :

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day) (i) Green belt within the plant/township (ii) Agricultural land (iii) Fallow Land (iv) Forest Land Zero Effluent Discharge in (v) River/Stream existing unit as well as after (vi) Lake proposed expansion (vii) Estuary (viii) Sea Total 8. Lean season flow rate in case of : Not Available discharge in a river/stream (cusecs)

9. Downstream users of water (in case of Not Available river, reservoir, lake (cusecs) (a) Human : (b) Irrigation : (c) Industry : (d) Others (Pl. Specify) : 10. Analysis of river water 100 metres : No such perennial river exists upstream of discharge point and 100 nearby the project site metres downstream of discharge point (except in rainy/monsoon season) along with details of aquatic life.

11. What is the predicted impact on : Chapter-4, Section 4.5.1 water quality of the receiving body due to discharge? (Briefly state the prediction

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tool adopted)

VII Solid Waste Management

A Details : Chapter-2, Section 2.10.3

S. Qty Form (Sludge/Dry Source Composition No (TPM) /Slurry etc.) 1 Raw water treatment plant 2 ETP 3 Process 4 Spent Catalyst 5 Oily Sludge 6 Others (Pl. Specify) B If waste(s) contain any hazardous/ : Chapter-2, Section 2.10.3 toxic substance/ radioactive materials or heavy metals, provide data and proposed precautionary measures.

C What are the possibilities of recovery : Unit will explore the possibility and recycling of wastes? of recovery and recycling of wastes

D Possible users of Solid Waste (s). : Not applicable

E Method of disposal of solid waste (s) : Chapter-2, Section 2.10.3

S.No Method Qty (TPM) 1 Landfill 2 Incineration 3 Recovery 4 Downstream Users F In case of landfill Unit is a member of Common TSDF facility

Is solid waste amenable for landfill : Yes : No : Dimensions of landfill : Life of Landfill : Years Proposed precautionary and mitigative : measures along with design features

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G In case of incineration

Details of incinerator : i) Type : ii) Size : iii) Capacity : Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9.6 iv) Fuel : & 2.10.2 Likely composition and quantum of : emissions

S.No Composition Quantity (in cu.m/hr)

VIII Noise Pollution Control and Management

A Source : Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.10.4 B Level at Source (dB) : C Level at Project boundary Capacity : (dB) D Abatement measures (give source : wise details)

IX Fuel/Energy Requirements

A Total Power Requirement (MW) : Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9.4

Other(pl. Description Project Township Total specify) Present (in existing) Proposed Total B Source of Power (MW) :

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Description SEB/Grid Captive power plant DG Sets Madhya In case of Gujarat Vij emergency or if Present Not applicable Company Ltd. PGVCL power is (PGVCL) not available. Madhya In case of Gujarat Vij emergency or if Proposed Not applicable Company Ltd. PGVCL power is (PGVCL) not available. C Details of Fuel used :

Sr. Daily Consumption (TPD) Calorific value % Fuel % Ash No. Existing Proposed (Kcals/kg) Sulphur 1 Gas 2 Naphtha 3 HSD 4 Fuel Oil Refer Chapter-2, Section-2.9.6 (LDO) 5 Coal 6 Lignite 7 Furnace Oil D Source of Fuel (Distance in km) Not available

Port : Mine : Refinery : Storage depot/ Terminal :

E Mode of Transportation of fuel to site Not available

Trucks (numbers/day) : Pipeline (length in km) : Railway Wagons (number/day) :

X Atmospheric Emissions

A Flue gas characteristics(SPM, SO2, : Refer Chapter-4, Table 4.4 and NOx, CO) Annexure-12

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S. Pollutant Source of Emission Concentration in No Emission rate (kg/hr) flue gas (g/m3) 1 SPM 2 RPM

3 SO2 4 NOx 5 CO B Size distribution of SPM at the top of : the stack

Sr. Range Source of Emission No 1 Micron 2 1-10 Micron Not Available 3 10-20 Micron 4 <20 Micron

C Stack emission Details (All the stacks : Refer Chapter-2, Section attached to process units, Boilers, 2.10.2 & Chapter-4, Table 4.4 captive power plant, D.G. Sets, Incinerator both for existing and proposed activity).

e Exhaust Gas (m/sec) ground ground & units* & units* Heat Heat (kg/hr)* (kg/hr)* Exhaust Exhaust level (m) Temp Temp. of Stack No. (Top), (m) (m) (Top), Density Density Specific Specific Height from from Height Exit Velocity Exit Velocity Plant section ternal Diamet Volumetric Volumetric Flow (m3) Emission Rate Gases (deg K) n

*Note: Please indicate the specific section to which the stack is attached. For e.g.: Process section, D.G. Set, Boiler, Power Plant, incinerator etc.

Emission rate (kg/hr.) for each pollutant (SPM, SO2, NOx etc. should be specified.

D Details of fugitive emissions (Indicate the : points of fugitive emissions and quantities - estimated) Refer Chapter-4, E Predicted impact on air quality (as per : Section-4.5.2 CPCB Guidelines for conducting the air quality modeling)

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XI Pollution load statement (Applicable to Expansion and Modernization Projects only)

Proposed Parameter Existing Plant Expansion/ Total Remarks Modernization Land area (ha) Expansion will take place in existing premises having total area of 4.2291 ha Raw water (m3/day) 25 35 60 -- Power (MW) 425 KVA of 150 KVA of 575 KVA of -- power supply power power from PGVCL supply from supply from grid. PGVCL grid. PGVCL grid. Existing D.G. sets stand-by of capacity: 380 KVA & 250 KVA Waste water (effluent generation) (m3/day) Refer Chapter-2, Table 2.12 a. Process b. Domestic Air emissions (gms/hr.) a. SPM b. CO Refer Chapter-4, Table 4.4 c. SO2 d. NOx e. Others (like HC,

Cl2, NH3 etc.) Hazardous Chemical Refer Chapter-2, Table 2.5 Storage (give item- wise) Solid waste (TPD) a. Non- Hazardous Refer Chapter-2, Section 2.10.3 b. Hazardous XII Storage of chemicals (inflammable/explosive/hazardous/to xic substances)

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Physical Maximum Means Number and Quantity of Sourc of Capacit Consumpti S. of Chemical storage at e of Trans Name y on No Storage’ Compositio any Suppl p- (TPD) (in TPD) s n point of y ortatio time n Chapter-2, Table 2.5

XIII Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

A What are the major occupational health : and safety hazards anticipated. (Explain briefly).

B What provisions have been made/propose : to be made to conform to health/safety requirements. (Explain briefly).

C Details of Personal Protective equipment : Refer Chapter-8 provided/ to be provided to the workers.

D Details of proposed measures for control : of fugitive emission/ odour nuisance from different sources.

E Details of fire protection and safety : measures envisaged to take care of fire and explosion hazards.

XI Pollution Control Aspects

A Details of Pollution Control Systems: :

Sr. No Parameters Existing Proposed to be installed i) Air ii) Water Chapter-2, Section-2.10 iii) Noise iv) Solid Waste B Efficiency of each pollution control equipment/system installed.

1 Existing Units :

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S. Name of the System Present Working Design Efficiency % No Equipment efficiency % 1 2 Chapter-2, Section-2.10 3 2 Proposed Project :

Sr. Name of the System Equipment Design Efficiency % No. 1 Chapter-2, Section-2.10 2 XV Green Belt Plan

A Total area of project/ township (in : ha.)

B Area already afforested (for existing : projects) in ha.

C Area proposed to be afforested (in : Refer Chapter-5, Section-5.4 ha.)

D Plant Species proposed

1 Indigenous : 2 Exotic :

E Width of green belt ( minimum, in m)

1 Along plant boundary : 2 Roads and avenues within the plant : 3 Ash Dike : Refer Chapter-5, Section-5.5 4 Township : 5 Other ornamental, garden spaces, : 6 Commercial plantation etc. :

F Trees planted & proposed

1 Planted : 2 Survival rate : Refer Chapter-5, Section-5.5 3 List of species planted : 4 Proposed : 5 List of Species :

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XVI Construction Phase Management Aspects

A Estimated duration of construction in : months

B Number of persons to be employed for : construction 1 Peak 2 Average C What provision has been made for the : sewage treatment for the construction workers/ Refer Chapter-4, Section-4.4 D How the fuel (kerosene/ wood etc) : requirement of labour force will be ment to avoid cutting of trees from the adjoining areas.

E Proposed Health care Measures with : emphasis on protection from endemic diseases.

F Educational and other social welfare : measures proposed.

XVII Human Settlement

S. Description Aerial distance from the periphery of the site No Upto 500m 500m to 3000 3000m to 7000m from periphery m from the from the periphery periphery 1 Population 2 Number of Houses Chapter-3, Section-3.3.11 3 Present Occupational Pattern XVIII Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan Not applicable (Wherever applicable) A Village (s) affected by the project: :

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S. Average Income Village ( Tribal/ Others) Population Occupation No. per annum

Not Applicable

B Population to be displaced : Not Applicable

Population Name S. Land and of Landoustees Homestead oustees No. Homestead Village only only oustees

C Salient features of Rehabilitation Not applicable Plan

i) Site where the people are proposed : to be resettled

ii) Facilities proposed at the : resettlement site

iii) Compensation package :

iv) Agency/ Authority responsible for : their resettlement.

XIX Expenditure on Environmental Measures

A Capital cost of the project ( as : Chapter-2, Section-2.9.3 proposed to approved by the funding agency/financial Institutions (Rs. Lakhs)

B Cost of environment protection : Chapter-5, Section-5.7 measures (Rs. Lakhs)

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Recurring Cost S.No Description Capital Cost per Annum 1 Air Pollution Control 2 Water Pollution Control 3 Noise Pollution Control 4 Environment Monitoring and Management Chapter-2, Section-2.9.3 & 5 Reclamation borrow/mined Chapter-5, Section-5.7 area 6 Occupational Health 7 Green Belt 8 Others ( Pl. Specify) Total

C Details of organizational set up/ cell : Refer Chapter-6, Section-6.5 for environmental management and monitoring

D Details of community welfare / : Refer Chapter-9, Section-9.2 peripheral development programs envisaged/ being undertaken by the project proponent

XX Public Hearing Details:

A Date of Advertisement : Draft EIA is being submitted to GPCB for conducting the Public B Newspapers in which the : Hearing and details will be advertisement appeared (with incorporated after completion of copies) the public hearing process.

C Date of Hearing :

D Panel Present :

E List of public along with address : and occupation

F Summary/details of public hearing : report

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S. Issues Response of Project Recommendation of panel No. raised Proponents 1 2 3 The Data and information given in this Performa are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Sandeep Khandelwal [Director]

Date:28-Aug-14 Signature of the Applicant with full name & address.

Place: Kutch Given under the seal of organisation on behalf of whom the applicant is signing.

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Annexure – 6 Land possession documents

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Annexure – 7 NA Certificate for the acquired land

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List of Industries in nearby area

Sr. Name of industry Type of industry No. 1. Indian Steel Corporation Limited Steel Industry 2. Renaissance Corporation Limited PET Plastic Industry 3. Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Limited Pipe Industry 4. Welspun tubes Limited Steel Industry 5. JMD Oils Private Limited Edible Oil 6. Cargil India Pvt. Ltd. Edible Oil 7. Sky Appliances Electronic Industry 8. Tauras Timber Private Limited Plywood Industry 9. Uniworld Sugar Pvt. Ltd. Sugar Industry 10. Gran Electronic Pvt. Ltd. Electronic Industry 11. Louis Dreyfus Commodities Edible Oil 12. Nobel Natural Resources India Pvt. Ltd. -- 13. Chimique India Limited -- 14. Deekay Pine Board Pvt. Ltd. Board Mfg 15. Purbanchal Laminates Pvt. Ltd Laminated Sheet Mfg 16. Rama Cylinders Pvt. Ltd Fabrication Industry

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Annexure – 9 Permission of water supply from GWIL

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Annexure – 10 Membership certificate of Common Hazardous Waste Management Facility

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Annexure – 11 AAQ monitoring results Location Code: S1 Project site NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3) 1 109 41 26 27 BDL 1st Week 2 105 39 24 30 BDL 3 94 35 27 34 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 99 38 23 32 BDL 5 Month 102 42 20 29 BDL 3rd Week 6 95 40 21 26 BDL 7 87 34 19 32 BDL 4th Week 8 91 32 17 35 BDL 9 96 36 22 30 BDL 1st Week 10 92 33 25 29 BDL 11 88 32 27 26 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 87 30 24 28 BDL 13 Month 93 37 18 31 BDL 3rd Week 14 97 39 23 34 BDL 15 105 42 25 30 BDL 4th Week 16 109 40 21 27 BDL 17 98 38 17 29 BDL 1st Week 18 96 36 19 31 BDL 19 97 33 20 33 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 94 31 22 35 BDL 21 Month 101 36 27 31 BDL 3rd Week 22 105 37 25 32 BDL 23 102 40 23 29 BDL 4th Week 24 108 39 25 26 BDL Min 87.00 30.00 17.00 26.00 0.00 Max 109.00 42.00 27.00 35.00 0.00 Avg. 97.92 36.67 22.50 30.25 0.00 98% 109.00 42.00 27.00 35.00 0.00

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Location Code:S2, Bhimasar Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3) 1 125 44 22 16 BDL 1st Week 2 130 42 21 13 BDL 3 136 47 15 19 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 131 48 19 20 BDL 5 Month 119 39 14 15 BDL 3rd Week 6 124 41 17 13 BDL 7 122 38 15 17 BDL 4th Week 8 117 36 18 19 BDL 9 111 37 21 20 BDL 1st Week 10 116 35 22 17 BDL 11 120 40 20 14 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 125 42 18 13 BDL 13 Month 132 48 19 16 BDL 3rd Week 14 136 45 22 19 BDL 15 128 43 17 15 BDL 4th Week 16 123 40 16 13 BDL 17 115 39 15 18 BDL 1st Week 18 112 35 19 20 BDL 19 119 41 22 14 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 124 44 20 17 BDL 21 Month 131 46 18 19 BDL 3rd Week 22 133 43 17 18 BDL 23 127 39 14 15 BDL 4th Week 24 124 37 18 16 BDL Min 111.00 35.00 14.00 13.00 0.00 Max 136.00 48.00 22.00 20.00 0.00 Avg. 124.17 41.21 18.29 16.50 0.00 98% 136.00 48.00 22.00 20.00 0.00

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Location Code:S3, Nandgam Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3) 1 66 18 28 25 BDL 1st Week 2 68 17 31 28 BDL 3 61 16 30 26 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 58 14 29 23 BDL 5 Month 60 17 32 21 BDL 3rd Week 6 63 18 28 20 BDL 7 66 16 25 24 BDL 4th Week 8 64 14 23 27 BDL 9 68 18 26 25 BDL 1st Week 10 65 17 24 28 BDL 11 59 15 21 24 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 61 17 23 22 BDL 13 Month 63 14 27 23 BDL 3rd Week 14 65 16 30 20 BDL 15 66 15 32 24 BDL 4th Week 16 62 14 29 26 BDL 17 60 17 25 28 BDL 1st Week 18 58 15 23 27 BDL 19 61 16 21 25 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 64 18 24 22 BDL 21 Month 68 16 26 25 BDL 3rd Week 22 67 15 28 21 BDL 23 63 14 32 20 BDL 4th Week 24 64 17 31 23 BDL Min 58.00 14.00 21.00 20.00 0.00 Max 68.00 18.00 32.00 28.00 0.00 Avg. 63.33 16.00 27.00 24.04 0.00 98% 68.00 18.00 32.00 28.00 0.00

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Location Code: S4, Padana Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3) 1 69 23 25 20 BDL 1st Week 2 71 25 27 23 BDL 3 72 24 24 18 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 70 21 21 17 BDL 5 Month 66 19 18 15 BDL 3rd Week 6 63 17 20 19 BDL 7 61 18 23 17 BDL 4th Week 8 64 20 26 20 BDL 9 68 24 25 23 BDL 1st Week 10 70 25 27 22 BDL 11 67 22 24 19 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 71 24 21 21 BDL 13 Month 66 19 18 17 BDL 3rd Week 14 61 17 20 15 BDL 15 65 21 23 19 BDL 4th Week 16 69 24 26 20 BDL 17 72 25 21 15 BDL 1st Week 18 71 22 18 16 BDL 19 65 19 23 21 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 62 17 24 23 BDL 21 Month 63 21 27 20 BDL 3rd Week 22 61 19 25 17 BDL 23 67 23 22 22 BDL 4th Week 24 71 25 19 23 BDL Min 61.00 17.00 18.00 15.00 0.00 Max 72.00 25.00 27.00 23.00 0.00 Avg. 66.88 21.42 22.79 19.25 0.00 98% 72.00 25.00 27.00 23.00 0.00

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Location Code: S5 Mithi Rohar Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS

VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3)

1 75 18 12 16 BDL 1st Week 2 79 20 11 14 BDL 3 74 21 7 17 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 71 19 9 18 BDL 5 Month 65 15 11 14 BDL 3rd Week 6 63 16 14 12 BDL 7 68 18 15 15 BDL 4th Week 8 71 21 13 14 BDL 9 74 17 10 18 BDL 1st Week 10 78 20 7 15 BDL 11 77 21 9 12 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 79 19 12 13 BDL 13 Month 72 16 9 17 BDL 3rd Week 14 69 15 7 15 BDL 15 65 16 14 18 BDL 4th Week 16 63 18 15 14 BDL 17 68 20 11 12 BDL 1st Week 18 71 17 13 16 BDL 19 78 19 10 15 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 79 21 13 14 BDL 21 Month 74 19 14 13 BDL 3rd Week 22 71 17 12 15 BDL 23 67 16 8 17 BDL 4th Week 24 64 15 7 16 BDL Min 63.00 15.00 7.00 12.00 0.00 Max 79.00 21.00 15.00 18.00 0.00 Avg. 71.46 18.08 10.96 15.00 0.00 98% 79.00 21.00 15.00 18.00 0.00

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Location Code:S6, Modvadar Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS

VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3)

1 99 32 12 16 BDL 1st Week 2 105 35 14 15 BDL 3 112 39 11 13 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 108 36 9 12 BDL 5 Month 100 34 11 14 BDL 3rd Week 6 96 31 13 15 BDL 7 91 29 12 12 BDL 4th Week 8 95 27 10 16 BDL 9 99 30 8 15 BDL 1st Week 10 104 34 11 13 BDL 11 110 38 12 14 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 112 35 8 16 BDL 13 Month 103 31 14 13 BDL 3rd Week 14 97 28 13 16 BDL 15 93 27 11 12 BDL 4th Week 16 91 29 10 15 BDL 17 98 32 8 14 BDL 1st Week 18 94 35 9 15 BDL 19 106 37 11 13 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 109 39 13 12 BDL 21 Month 111 33 10 16 BDL 3rd Week 22 109 30 8 12 BDL 23 105 29 11 13 BDL 4th Week 24 100 34 13 15 BDL Min 91.00 27.00 8.00 12.00 0.00 Max 112.00 39.00 14.00 16.00 0.00 Avg. 101.96 32.67 10.92 14.04 0.00 98% 112.00 39.00 14.00 16.00 0.00

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Location Code: S7 Varshamedi Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS

VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3)

1 84 30 15 20 BDL 1st Week 2 81 27 16 23 BDL 3 86 29 14 19 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 83 28 12 16 BDL 5 Month 74 24 15 14 BDL 3rd Week 6 78 26 10 17 BDL 7 70 21 8 19 BDL 4th Week 8 67 24 11 22 BDL 9 72 23 15 20 BDL 1st Week 10 76 25 17 23 BDL 11 84 27 16 22 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 81 29 17 19 BDL 13 Month 86 30 13 16 BDL 3rd Week 14 84 28 12 18 BDL 15 77 25 9 15 BDL 4th Week 16 73 22 10 14 BDL 17 69 21 14 17 BDL 1st Week 18 67 24 16 20 BDL 19 73 24 18 23 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 78 26 15 21 BDL 21 Month 71 29 11 22 BDL 3rd Week 22 68 25 9 23 BDL 23 74 27 13 18 BDL 4th Week 24 78 30 17 16 BDL Min 67.00 21.00 8.00 14.00 0.00 Max 86.00 30.00 18.00 23.00 0.00 Avg. 76.42 26.00 13.46 19.04 0.00 98% 86.00 30.00 17.54 23.00 0.00

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Location Code:S8, Ajapar Village NAAQs 100 60 80 80 NS

VOC as PM PM SO NOx Iso Sr. 10 2.5 2 Month Week 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours butylene No. (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Grab (µg/m3)

1 98 31 10 15 BDL 1st Week 2 102 29 12 16 BDL 3 95 30 8 14 BDL 2nd Week 4 1st 91 26 6 12 BDL 5 Month 88 23 9 10 BDL 3rd Week 6 85 26 11 12 BDL 7 90 29 10 11 BDL 4th Week 8 93 30 12 13 BDL 9 99 32 9 15 BDL 1st Week 10 102 30 8 12 BDL 11 96 27 6 14 BDL 2nd Week 12 2nd 93 24 7 16 BDL 13 Month 95 23 10 11 BDL 3rd Week 14 91 25 12 10 BDL 15 86 27 9 14 BDL 4th Week 16 85 29 11 15 BDL 17 90 31 7 12 BDL 1st Week 18 94 32 8 15 BDL 19 97 28 10 13 BDL 2nd Week 20 3rd 100 25 11 10 BDL 21 Month 98 23 8 16 BDL 3rd Week 22 102 26 6 14 BDL 23 93 30 9 12 BDL 4th Week 24 88 27 12 13 BDL Min 85.00 23.00 6.00 10.00 0.00 Max 102.00 32.00 12.00 16.00 0.00 Avg. 93.79 27.63 9.21 13.13 0.00 98% 102.00 32.00 12.00 16.00 0.00

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Annexure – 13 Medical Examination Report of workers

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Annexure – 14 Format for Occupational health of the workers

Name

Nature of Employment

Contractor’s Name (for contractual employees)

Employee No. / ID No.

Sex Date of Birth / Age

Designation Department

Height (cm) Weight (kg)

Vision:Visual Acuity (Distant Vision) (With or without glasses)

Right Eye

Left Eye

Color Blindness

Squint

Ears: (Audiometry)

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Respiratory System: A. Spirometry

Parameters Measured Predicted

FVC (litres)

FEV1

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FEV1 / FVC%

PEFR (liters/sec)

MVV (liters/min)

Conclusion

B. Skiagram of chest

Circulatory System

Pulse Blood Pressure (mmHg)

ECG

Biochemical Parameters

A) Urine:

Specific Gravity Protein (gm/l)

PH Bilirubin

Nitrite Urobilinogen

B) Random Blood Sugar (mg/dl)

REMARKS

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Annexure – 15 (a)

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Photographs of Existing Greenbelt Development

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Photographs of Area for Proposed Expansion

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Photographs of Safety Management In Existing Plant

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Photographs showing Baseline Monitoring in the Study Area

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Annexure – 17 National Ambient Air Quality Standards

[Published By MOEF, New Delhi Vide G.S.R. 826 (E), Dated 16-Nov-2009]

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Annexure – 18 Drinking Water - Specification [Published By Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi Vide IS 10500: 2012, Dated May 2012]

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Annexure – 19 Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respects of Noise

[Published by MoEF, New Delhi vide S.O.123 (E), Dated 14-Feb-2000 under The Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Rules, 2000]

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