January 2014 Environmental Impact Assessment Report For Proposed Multiproduct SEZ at Sinnar, District Nashik (Maharashtra) By Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Ltd. (IIIL) Prepared By EQMS India Pvt. Ltd. 304-305, Rishabh Corporate Tower, Community Centre, Karkardooma, Delhi – 110092, Ph: - 011-30003200-219, Fax : 011-22374775, E-mail :[email protected], Prepared by: Website :www.eqmsindia.comEQMS India Pvt. Ltd. (QCI-NABET Accredited Environmental Consultant Organization) S. NO. 62 Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Ltd. Table of Contents Executive Summary (English) ....................................................................................... I-XVIII 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Prelude .................................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Project Background ............................................................................................... 1 1.3. Need for the Proposed Project ............................................................................... 2 1.4. Need of Study ........................................................................................................ 3 1.5. Project Location ..................................................................................................... 3 1.6. Site Selection Criteria ............................................................................................ 5 1.7. Contiguity of Land .................................................................................................. 6 1.8. Scope and Methodology of the Study .................................................................... 7 1.9. Regulatory Framework .......................................................................................... 8 1.10. TOR Compliance Matrix ...................................................................................... 10 1.11. Public Hearing Outcome and Response Summary .............................................. 21 1.12. Structure of the Report ........................................................................................ 73 2. Project Description ....................................................................................................... 75 2.1. Project Introduction .............................................................................................. 75 2.2. Project Location ................................................................................................... 75 2.3. Connectivity of the Project Site ............................................................................ 79 2.4. Topography of the Project Site ............................................................................ 80 2.5. Existing Infrastructure In and Around the Project Site .......................................... 82 2.6. Project Planning and Area Statement .................................................................. 83 2.7. Infrastructure Development .................................................................................. 86 2.8. Input Sourcing ..................................................................................................... 98 2.9. Solid Waste Generation from Proposed SEZ Project ......................................... 107 2.10. Material Balance of Industries ............................................................................ 113 2.11. Environmental Protection Measures .................................................................. 113 2.12. Cost of the Project ............................................................................................. 120 2.13. Implementation Schedule .................................................................................. 120 3. Description of the Environment .................................................................................. 122 3.1. Prelude .............................................................................................................. 122 3.2. Site Description and Its Environs ....................................................................... 122 3.2.1. Topography ....................................................................................................... 124 3.2.2. Geology ............................................................................................................. 128 3.2.3. Physiography and Drainage Pattern .................................................................. 128 3.2.4. Hydrogeology .................................................................................................... 128 3.2.5. Climate .............................................................................................................. 130 3.2.6. Seismicity of the Study Area .............................................................................. 132 3.2.7. Micro-Meteorology ............................................................................................. 133 3.2.8. Land Use ........................................................................................................... 135 3.3. Baseline Environmental Quality: Physical Environment ..................................... 140 3.3.1. Soil Quality ........................................................................................................ 142 3.3.2. Water Environment ............................................................................................ 146 3.3.3. Air Environment ................................................................................................. 152 3.3.4. Noise Environment ............................................................................................ 157 3.3.5. Biological Environment ...................................................................................... 159 3.3.6. Socio-Economic Environment ............................................................................ 166 4. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ..................................... 177 4.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 177 4.2. Impacts and Mitigation: Construction Stage ....................................................... 186 4.2.1. Air Quality .......................................................................................................... 186 4.2.2. Noise ................................................................................................................. 188 4.2.3. Land and Soil .................................................................................................... 189 Page | i Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Ltd. 4.2.4. Water Quality ..................................................................................................... 191 4.2.5. Hydrology and Drainage .................................................................................... 192 4.2.6. Terrestrial Ecology ............................................................................................. 192 4.2.7. Socio-Economic Impact ..................................................................................... 194 4.3. Impacts & Mitigation: Operation Phase .............................................................. 196 4.3.1. Air Environment ................................................................................................. 196 4.3.2. Noise Environment ............................................................................................ 211 4.3.3. Water Environment ............................................................................................ 212 4.3.4. Land Environment ............................................................................................. 213 4.3.5. Agriculture in the Vicinity of the Project .............................................................. 214 4.3.6. Biological Environment ...................................................................................... 214 4.3.7. Socio-economic Environment ............................................................................ 217 5. Analysis of Alternatives (site and technology) ............................................................ 221 5.1. Alternative Site Analysis .................................................................................... 221 5.2. Alternative Technology ...................................................................................... 221 5.2.1. Local Building Construction Products ................................................................ 221 5.2.2. Efficient Energy Use .......................................................................................... 221 5.2.3. Solar Power ....................................................................................................... 222 6. Additional Studies ...................................................................................................... 223 6.1. Disaster Management Plan (DMP) .................................................................... 223 6.2. Emergency Planning for Disaster due to Fire ..................................................... 223 6.3. Operation and Maintenance Organization .......................................................... 223 6.4. On-Site Emergency Plan ..................................................................................