DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT (BY CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT & ADDITION OF NEW PRODUCTS) “PARTICLE BOARD@ 2400 MT/MONTH AND SYNTHETIC ORGANIC RESINS (BONDING GLUE) @850 MT/MONTH” UNDER ACTIVITY OF 5(F) SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Activity: 5(f), Category-B Located at: S. No. : 441/P 1 & 2, Haripar-Kerala Road, Village- Bela (Rangpar), Bela (Rangpar)-363642,Dist& Tal. : Morbi (Gujarat). EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD., VAPI – GUJARAT (NABET Accredited Consultant Organization, Sr. No. 149 in the List of ACO/Rev.64)/ April. 05, 2018) Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report For The Proposed Expansion Project (By Capacity Enhancement & Addition of New Products) “ Particle Board@ 2400 Mt/Month and Synthetic Organic Resins (Bonding Glue) @850 Mt/Month” Under Category of Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries Project Activity- 5(f) - Category -B (But Treated as Cat. - A, Due to applicability of Specific Conditions) M/s. Sun Particle Board Pvt. Ltd. Located at: S. No. : 441/P 1 & 2, Haripar-Kerala Road,Village- Bela (Rangpar)- 363642,Dist.& Tal. : Morbi (Gujarat). EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION UNISTAR ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH LABS PVT. LTD., VAPI – GUJARAT (NABET Accredited Consultant Organization, Sr. No. 149 in the List of ACO/Rev. 64/April. 05, 2018 ) Doc. No. : U-EIA-R/201705/0 Rev. No. : 0 Release Date: - Revision Date: - PREFACE The trend of the industrial development in India has shown the tremendous rise in its frequency and quantum. It has become the most essential phenomenon of the development of India. Because of the increasing industrialization many problems have shouted immediate attention towards the consequence of the problems. If attention to these problems is not given on priority basis, the future of our offspring will be horrible. To ensure better living on Earth, it has become essential to look deep in to the problems arising due to the industrialization & allied development. Each and every country facing the similar problem and hence it has become a Global issue. So, what is needed is, the clarity and presence of mind to be able to strike a proper balance between these developmental process and ecology; i.e. establishment or up-gradation of one should not lead to the degradation of other. To control the negative impact at the source is better, as Environmental problems have cumulative impact so, redemption at a later stage will lead to considerably high costs and irreversible damages. After all, there is only one world or mankind which if ruined poses a great threat to man’s continuing existence. th Keeping in mind, MoEF, Delhi has published a notification vide SO 1533, dated 14 Sept 2006 regarding the necessity & applicability of Environmental Clearance for many industrial or developmental activity. This notification is intended to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment. The act has brought about a profound impact on actions affecting the environment by requiring environmental considerations to be included in decision making, process covering number of projects and activities. Specifically, MoEF requires each agency to prepare a detailed statement of Environmental impact before proceeding with any major action that may significantly affect the quality of the human Environment. Especially the project or activity covered under Schedule of the notification SO 1533 are required to prepare an EIA report to get Prior EC before implementation of the project activity. M/s. Sun Particle Board Pvt. Ltd. proposes to expand its existing Particle Board manufacturing unit by capacity enhancement of “Particle Board” from 1500 MT/month to 2400 MT/month and addition of new products Synthetic Organic resins (bonding glue) @850 MT/month,at S. No. : 441/P 1 & 2, Haripar-Kerala Road,Village- Bela (Rangpar),-363642,Dist.& Tal. : Morbi (Gujarat) – serving India’s customers, as well as to international markets. The present study of Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted for the purpose of obtaining EC for proposed expansion project of M/s. Sun Particle Board Pvt. Ltd. and this report is being presented to depict the details of the environment, proposed expansion project and associated issues which are revealed during the study. Any error detected in the report is due to oversight and unintentional. All efforts will be made to cover-up the shortcomings and remove the errors from the report. In process of compiling this report, we were earnestly supported & helped by individuals of M/s. Sun Particle Board Pvt. Ltd. & various departments of Government. We are grateful to all of them as well as our team members who have worked hard to successfully complete this EIA study. Haresh P. Joshi MD & EIA Coordinator UniStar Environment & Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Vapi Date: 23/02/2018 Place: Vapi Page | I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 01 2. Description of Project………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 01 3. Description of the Environment…………………………………………………………………………………………… 02 4. Anticipated Impacts &Mitigations ………………………………………………………………………………………… 05 5. Additional Studies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 09 6. Environmental Monitoring & Management Plan………………………………………………………..………… 09 7. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Page | II INDEX CHAPTER- 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1.General……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 1-1 1.1.1 About The Company…………………………………………………………………………………...............………… 1-1 1.1.2 About Proponent…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 1-1 1.2 Proposed Project …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-1 1.2.1Nature & Type of Project……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-1 1.2.2 Products & Capacity of Project………………………………………………………………….…………….………… 1-2 1.2.3 Project Location………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-2 1.2.4 Regulatory Framework…………………………………………………………………………….….………….………… 1-2 1.2.5 Need the Project and its Importance to the Country……………………………………………….………… 1-3 1.3Terms Of Reference For EIA Study……………………………………………………………...................…………… 1-4 1.4 Need & Scope of EIA Study…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-4 1.4.1 Need of EIA Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-4 1.4.2 Public Hearing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-4 1.4.3 Scope & Objective of EIA Study……………………………………………………………………………….………… 1-5 1.5 Aprroach & Methodology of EIA Study…………………………………………………………………………………… 1-6 1.6 Structure of EIA Report………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-7 CHAPTER -2: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.1 Highilight of Project……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..………… 2-1 2.1.1Existing & Proposed Products…………………………………………………………….…….................………… 2-3 2.1.2Justification of Project……………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 2-3 2.1.3 Project site………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-4 2.2 Resource Requirement ……………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 2-5 2.2.1Land & Buildings………………………………………………………………………………………….………….…………… 2-6 2.2.2 Water……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........…………… 2-8 2.2.3 Energy, Fuell & Power………………………………………………………………………………..…………..………… 2-8 2.2.4 Plant & Machinery ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 2-8 2.2.5 Human Resource…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 2-9 2.2.6 Capital…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 2-9 2.3 Description Of Process & Allied Details……………………………………………………………………..………… 2-10 2.3.1 Raw materials ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 2-10 2.3.2 Process Details………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 2-11 2.4 Pollution Potential & Control Measures…………………………………………………………………….…………… 2-16 2.4.1 Air Pollution Sources & Control……………………………………………………………………….........………… 2-16 2.4.1.1 Fugitive Emission Control…………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 2-17 2.4.2 Wastewater Generation &Management……………………………………………………………………………… 2-17 2.4.3 Solid & Hazardous Waste Generation & Management…………………………..……………….………… 2-18 2.4.4 Noise & Vibration Generation & Control…………………………………………………………………………… 2-18 2.4.5 Greenbelt Development & Rainwater Harvesting……………………………………………………………… 2-19 2.5 Occupationall Health & Safety………….............................................................................………… 2-19 2.5.1 Hazardous Materials & Their Management………………………………………………..…………..………… 2-19 2.5.2 Occupational Health Management………………………………………………………………..……….…………… 2-20 CHEPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIONMENT 3.1 General…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….……………………… 3-1 3.1.1 Study Area…………………………………………………....………………………………………………………..………… 3-1 3.1.1.1 Approach & Methodology of Baseline study………………………………………………………..………… 3-3 3.1.1.2 Sampling & Montoring Locations……………………………………………………………………………………… 3-3 3.1.1.3 Meteorology of Sampling & Analysis………………………………………….……………………….………… 3-3 3.2 Description of Baseline Environment………………………………………………………………………..…………… 3-4 Page | III 3.3 Meteorology……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 3-4 3.3.1 Site specific metrological data…………………………………………………………………………..………………… 3-5 3.3.2 Primary survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 3-5 3.4 Ambient Air Quality…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 3-6 3.4.1 Sampling and Analytical Techniques…………………………………………..…………………………..………… 3-6 3.4.2 Sampling locations………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 3-6 3.4.3 Observations…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………… 3-10 3.5 Ambient Noise Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………