Form-I for seeking clearance for project attracting CRZ notification Basic information: The proposed Indian Coast Guard Jetty site is along the west bank of Mattancherry Channel. Name of the Project Construction of Jetty for Indian Coast Guard in Cochin Port by Cochin Port Trust. Location or site alternatives under Ernakulam District, Kerala (within existing Cochin Port consideration Limits). Sites taken on long lease from Cochin Port Trust (CoPT). Lease agreement is attached as Annexure 1 Size of the project (in terms of The proposed jetty is of T-shape with jetty head structure of total area) (220 x 15) m and is connected to the main land with an approach bridge of (80 x 9) m. CRZ classification of the area CRZ II and CRZ-IV Expected cost of the project Rs. 93.0 crores Contact Information Asst. Commandant Geetika Saxena Staff Officer (Works) For Commander, District Head Quarter 4, Kerala and Mahe, Fort Kochi, 682 001 Contact: 0484 2217849 (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause Physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, and the like) Details thereof (with approximate Sl. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Permanent or temporary change in land Proposed jetty is in the water body of 1.1 use, land cover or topography including cochin within the limits of Cochin No increase in intensity of land use (with Port trust with land connection using respect to local land use plan) an approach trestle. Proposed Jetty 1 office and fire pump house are located onshore near trestle. As such, there is no permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography. The proposed jetty is to be located in Details of CRZ classification as per the CRZ-IV, Mattancherry Channel. Ancillary 1.2 approved Coastal Zone Management CRZ II facilities will be located on land in Plan? CRZ II area. 1.3 Whether located in CRZ-I area? No - Mangroves near Vypin Island 1.1 km 1.4 The distance from the CRZ-I areas. 5 Km Northeast Whether located within the hazard zone as mapped by Ministry of Environment and 1.5 No - Forests/National Disaster Management Authority? Whether the area is prone to cyclone, 1.6 tsunami, tidal surge, subduction, No None earthquake etc.? Whether the area is prone for saltwater Project location is in the end of 1.7 No ingress? backwater Small shed and old building remains Clearance of existing land, vegetation and 1.8 No to be demolished for approach to Jetty buildings? on stilts and ancillary facilities. 1.9 Creation of new land uses? No No reclamation proposed Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore Geotechnical investigation conducted 1.10 Yes hole, soil testing? for the project. a) T-shape jetty with head structure of (220x15) m and Approach Bridge 1.11 Construction works? Yes of 80x9 m. b) Construction of onshore fresh water storage tank, substation and 2 pump house. Small shed and old building remains 1.12 Demolition works? Yes to be demolished. Temporary sites used for construction Workers will be housed on shore, 1.13 works or housing of construction Yes near the site workers? Above ground buildings, structures or Construction of onshore fresh water 1.14 earthworks including linear structures, cut Yes storage tank, substation and pump and fill or excavations house. Underground works including mining or 1.15 No None tunneling? 1.16 Reclamation works? No Not envisaged 2.70 lakh m3 of Capital Dredging is Dredging/reclamation/land filling/disposal planned and dredged materials will 1.17 Yes of dredged material etc.? be disposed off in the Port’s dumping area in the open sea at -15m depth. T-shape jetty with head structure of 1.18 Offshore structures? Yes (220x15) m and approach bridge of (80x9) m. The jetty will be used only for 1.19 Production and manufacturing processes? No berthing vessels. Facilities for storage of goods or 1.20 No Storage facilities are not envisaged materials? Adequate capacity STP will be Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid provided for toilet sewage of office 1.21 Yes waste or liquid effluents? building. No other effluent is envisaged. Operation of the Jetty is proposed to Facilities for long term housing of be undertaken by Coast Guard 1.22 No operational workers? personnel and suitable accommodation facility is already 3 available. During construction and operation New road, rail or sea traffic during 1.23 No stage the existing facilities will be construction or operation? used. New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or The proposed jetty facility is in the 1.24 No altered routes and stations, ports, airports existing Cochin Port etc? Closure or diversion of existing transport No closure or diversion of existing 1.25 routes or infrastructure leading to changes No transport routes or infrastructure. in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission lines or 1.26 No Nil pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culverting, 1.27 realignment or other changes to the No Nil hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.28 Stream and river crossings? No Nil Abstraction or transfers of water form 1.29 No Nil ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land 1.30 surface No Nil affecting drainage or run-off? Transport of personnel or materials for Workers are proposed to be housed 1.31 construction, operation or No near the site decommissioning? Long-term dismantling or 1.32 No Nil decommissioning or restoration works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning 1.33 which could have an impact on the No Nil Environment? Influx of people to an area in either Maximum 200 workers during 1.34 Yes temporarily or permanently? construction. 4 1.35 Introduction of alien species? No None. Loss of native species or genetic Proposed area is not an eco-sensitive 1.36 No diversity? area 1.37 Any other actions? No None 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ Sl. No. Information/checklist confirmation quantities /rates, wherever possible) No with source of information data Land especially undeveloped or 2.1 No - agricultural land (ha) It is expected that required water will be supplied by the Cochin Port Trust Water (expected source & competing from their water supply network. If it 2.2 5 KLD users) unit: KLD is not available, water requirement will be met through water supplied by tankers from Aluva/Kakkanad. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Nil Materials like sand, gravel, cement Construction material – stone, aggregates, will be procured from nearby licensed 2.4 Yes sand/soil (expected source – MT) sources/ reputed manufacturers as per requirement and availability. Minor quantities of timber will be 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes used during building construction. During construction stage power requirement will be met partly from Energy including electricity and fuels DG sets as well as from the substation 2.6 (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), Yes at Mattancherry. energy (MW) During operation stage power requirement will be met from the 5 Port’s substation at Mattancherry. Any other natural resources (use 2.7 No Nil appropriate standard units) 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. Details thereof (with approximate Sl. Yes/ Information/checklist confirmation quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. No with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are No No storage of hazardous material hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect No None disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by No - changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be No None affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes, that would affect local No None communities, fisher folk, their livelihood, dwelling units of traditional local communities etc 6 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) Details thereof (with approximate Sl. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. with source of information data. 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No The dredged material will be disposed at -15 m depth 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes Sewage after treatment would be used commercial wastes) for gardening and irrigation purpose and Solid waste is proposed to be segregated and disposed through Municipal vehicles. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Yes No hazardous waste will be generated Waste Management Rules) during operation stage. However, hazardous wastes may be generated during the construction stage. Used oil and other waste will be stored in closed drums and be transferred to authorized vendors. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Nil 4.5 Surplus product No Nil 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from Yes STP sludge will be cleaned effluent treatment periodically and disposed in greenbelt. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Minor construction waste planned to be used in the same vicinity for area as land fill. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Nil 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Nil 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Nil 4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Solid waste which couldn’t be treated is proposed to be segregated and disposed through Municipal vehicles.