AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT M/s. VGN Developers Private Limited has proposed to establish residential development at T.S.No. 22/5, 23/4, 24/4, etc., of Block No. 2, Alandur Village, Mambalam - Guindy Taluk, Chennai district. VGN has obtained Environmental Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu for construction of residential development vide letter No. SEIAA-TN/F-2413/EC/8(b)/382/2014 dated: 30.03.2015 and the copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure I. Environmental clearance has been obtained for 1,334 units of Combined Basement 1 & 2, Block A - Stilt + 1 to 14 Floors; Block B - Stilt + 1 to 14 Floors; Block C - Stilt + 1 to 14 Floors; Block C (LIG) - Stilt + 1 to 14 Floors with the total built up area and plot area of 2,13,220.989 sq.m and 42,329.50 sq.m respectively. During execution it is proposed to increase the number of dwelling units as per present market scenario and its demand. Hence, it is proposed to construct 1,559 dwelling units in the same total land area 42,329.50 sq.m with the total built up area of 2,23,128.78 sq.m. Due to change in project there will be changes in the project components like population, water requirement, wastewater generation and solid waste generation due to the modification. 1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT 1.2.1 Project Proponent VGN was established in the year 1942 and has successfully carved a niche for itself in the ever-dynamic real estate industry over the last 75 years. An ISO 9001:2008 certified company, VGN is known as much for its beautiful, world-class homes as it is for following best practices in the industry, being an IMS certified company. 1.2.2 PROJECT Plot/survey numbers 22/5, 23/4, 24/4, 25/2, 29/2, 30/1, 30/4, 31/2, 33/2 & 34/2 Village Alandur Tehsil / Taluk Mambalam - Guindy District Chennai 1 AUGUST 2017 AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION State Tamil Nadu Area of the land 42,329.50 Sq.m Built up area 2,23,128.78 Sq.m Source: VGN Developers Private Limited The proof of land ownership document (patta copy & sale deed) for entire area is enclosed as Annexure IV. 1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The proposed project is amendment in the Environmental Clearance for the proposed construction of residential development at Alandur Village, Mambalam - Guindy Taluk, Chennai District. The project is categorized as Category ‘B1’ in Schedule 8(b) Township and Area Development Projects with built up area more than 1,50,000 sq.m as per the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006, as amended and it requires Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Tamil Nadu. 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY The scope of study is limited to assessment of impact associated with proposed construction of area development of Environment Management Plan for safeguarding the core and buffer zone environment of this town with reference to the following components: To conduct literature review and to collect data relevant to the study area Establishing the baseline environmental aspects in and around the project site Identifying various existing pollution loads due to various activities Predicting incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the proposed expansion Evaluating the predicted impacts on various environmental attributes in the study area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted environmental impact assessment methodologies To prepare an Environment Management Plan (EMP), outlining the measures for improving the environmental quality in view of future expansion for environmentally sustainable development Identifying critical environmental attributes that are required to be monitored in the post-project scenario. 2 AUGUST 2017 AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION The area falling within 10 km radius from the project site is defined as the study area. 1.5 APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The proposed project will follow and function under the following Rules, Acts & Regulations that are formulated by the government of India in order to protect the environment and ensure development takes place in a sustainable way. An outline of important environmental legislations and their applicability is given in the Table 1.2(a). TABLE 1.1(a) - APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS S. No. Attributes Parameters Frequency 1. Ambient Air PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and 24 hourly samples twice a Quality Pb week for 3 months at 6locations 2. Meteorology Wind speed, Direction, One hourly recording for 3- temperature, Relative humidity months at a central location and Rainfall 3. Water quality Physical, Chemical and Once during the study period Bacteriological parameters as per at 6 locations for ground IS-10500:1991 water and 1 locations for surface water 4. Soil pH, Conductivity, Texture, N, P, Grab samples were collected Characteristics K, Organic Matter, SAR, Organic once during study period at carbon, Cl, Na, Ca, S and Fe 6 locations 5. Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) for 24 hours Once during the study period at 6 locations 6. Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and Through field studies once fauna in 10-Km radius area during EIA study 7. Land use Trend of land use change for Based on data published in different categories District Census Handbook- 2011 / recent available satellite image 8. Socio- Socio-economic characteristics, Based on data collected from Economic labour force characteristics, secondary sources like aspects boom town effects primary census abstracts of Census of India 2011 9. Hydrology Drainage area and pattern, Based on data collected from nature of streams, aquifer secondary sources characteristics, recharge and discharge areas Source: ABC Techno Labs India Limited 3 AUGUST 2017 AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION The proposed project will follow and function under the following Rules, Acts & Regulations that are formulated by the government of India in order to protect the environment and ensure development takes place in a sustainable way. An outline of important environmental legislations and their applicability is given in the Table 1.2(b). TABLE 1.1(b) - APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS S. No. Act Purpose Objective 1. The Environment New, Expansion, Providing protection and (Protection) Act, 1986 Modernization improvement for the amended in 1991 activities environment and preventing environmental pollution. 2. The Water (Prevention New, Expansion, For the prevention and control and Control of Pollution) Modernization of water pollution. Act, 1974 amended in activities To ensure discharge of waste 1988 water is done as per norms. 3. The Air (Prevention and New, Expansion, To control, reduce air pollution. Control of Pollution) Modernization Act , 1981 amended in activities in industries 1987 4. EIA Notification 2006 New, Expansion, Protection of the Environment and its amendments. Modernization and ensuring that all activities in industries environmental impacts are mitigated appropriately. 5. The Noise Pollution New, Expansion, To protect workers and public in (Regulation and Control) Modernization the surrounding from noise (Amendment) Rules, activities pollution 2002 6. The Ozone Depleting New, Expansion, Regulation of production and Substances (Regulation Modernization consumption of ozone depleting and Control) Rules, activities which substances 2000 include ozone depleting substances 7. Hazardous and other New, Expansion, Prevention, Control and safe wastes Management, Modernization handling of hazardous wastes. Handling and Trans activities which boundary Movement include Management, Rules 2016 Handling and Transboundary Movement of Hazardous waste 8. The Municipal Solid New, Expansion, Prevention, Control and Wastes (Management Modernization handling of Municipal Solid and Handling) Rules, activities which wastes. 2016 include Management, Handling, treatment and disposal of municipal solid 4 AUGUST 2017 AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION wastes. 9. E-Waste New, Expansion, Prevention, Control and (Management) Rules, Modernization handling of E-Wastes. 2016. activities which include Management, Handling, treatment and disposal of E- Wastes. 10. Construction and New, Expansion, Disposal / Handling of Demolition Modernization Construction and Waste Management activities which DemolitionWaste Rules, 2016. include handling /disposal of Construction and Demolition Wastes. 11. Plastic Waste New, Expansion, Prevention, Control and Management Modernization handling of Plastic Wastes. Rules, 2016. activities which include Management, Handling, treatment and disposal of Plastic Wastes. Source: CPCB and MoEFCC 1.6 STRUCTURE OF THE EIA REPORT Environmental Impact Assessment or EIA is one of several tools available for improving the way in which decisions are made in order to promote sustainable development outcomes. According to the International Association for Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment can be defined as: ‘The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments