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Proceedings of the 172nd meeting of State Expert Appraisal Committee held
on 31.10.2018 at 10.00 AM in the Committee Room, Punjab Pollution Control
Board, Nabha Road, Patiala.
The following members were present: -
Sr.
No.
Name of SEAC Member Designation in SEAC
1. Sh. Yogesh Gupta Chairman
2. Er. R.K. Ratra Secretary
3. Er. Gurinder Jit Singh Member
4. Er. Nirmal Singh Kahlon Member
5. Sh. A.K. Bhatia Member
6. Dr. Pawan Krishan Member
7. Dr. V.K. Singhal Member
8. Dr. Adarsh Pal Vig Member
9. Sh. Deepak Sethi Member
10. Sh. Sandeep Pal Singh Member
At the outset, Secretary SEAC, welcomed the members of the State
Expert Appraisal Committee and informed that the detailed agenda of the meeting has
already been circulated through e-mail. Besides, a hyper link was also made available
to the members through the dedicated Whats App group (SEAC 2017-2020) from
where the agenda can be viewed. Thereafter, the agenda was taken up for
consideration.
Item No. 172.01: Confirmation of the proceedings of 171st meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee held on 24.09.2018.
The proceedings of 171st meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee held on 24.09.2018 were circulated to all members of SEAC vide letter no.
1339-1352 dated 05.10.2018, vide email dated 05.10.2018 and uploaded on the official
website of MoEF&CC. Besides, a hyper link was also made available to the members
through the dedicated WhatsApp group (SEAC 2017-2020) from where the minutes can
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be viewed. No observations have been received from any of the member. As such, the
SEAC confirmed the proceedings of said meeting.
Item No. 172.02: Action taken on the proceedings of 171st meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee held on 24.09.2018
The SEAC was apprised that actions on the proceedings of 171st
meeting of SEAC held on 24.09.2018 have been taken. The gist is as under:
Item No. 171.03 is a legal matter wherein the reply to the rejoinder was to be filed
before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the same was finalized and handed
over to the Counsel after obtaining approval from Chairman, SEIAA on the record
file of project. The reply to the rejoinder was not filed on 08.10.2018 as the turn of
the case could not come up due to paucity of time. Further, SEIAA in its 138th
meeting held on 15.10.2018 decided that as and when notice of motion is issued by
the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh then reply to the rejoinder
will be filed and same be brought to the knowledge of SEIAA/SEAC.
Item no. 171.07, 171.08, 171.09, 171.13 & 171.14 were deferred due to absence of
the project proponent and same were placed in the 172nd meeting at 172.08
172.03, 172.04, 172.05 & 172.06 respectively.
Item no. 171.15 has also been placed in the 172nd meeting at 172.07 as the reply to
ADS (raised in the 171st meeting) has been submitted by the project proponent.
Item no. 171.04 & 171.05 were general items and the recommendations of the
SEAC were forwarded to SEIAA for its consideration and further necessary action.
Item 171.06 was violation case and was referred to the SEIAA for initiating further
action.
Item No. 171.10, 171.11 & 171.12 were cases related to issuance of TORs and
recommended to the SEIAA for grant.
Item No. 171.16 was a case for grant of environmental clearance and was
forwarded to SEIAA for taking further necessary action.
As such, no further action is required to be taken, with respect to
the above cases in this meeting.
Item No. 172.03: Application for issuance of TORs for obtaining
environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for the development of project namely “Judicial Court Complex and District Administrative Complex”, District Tarn Taran, Punjab by Executive Engineer, Construction Division no. 1, PWD (B& R), Court Road, Amritsar. (Old Proposal No. SIA/PB/NCP /52903 /2016 for EC, New Proposal No. SIA/PB/NCP/25479/2018 for TORs)
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The SEAC was apprised that Executive Engineer, Construction
Division no. 1, PWD (B & R), had earlier applied for obtaining environmental clearance
under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for the development of project namely
“Judicial Court Complex and District Administrative Complex, Punjab. The project is
covered under category 8 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said notification. The
background of the case has already been enumerated in the agenda of the instant
meeting circulated through hard copy, email and dedicated WhatsApp group i.e. SEAC
(2017-2020).
It was observed by the SEAC that in compliance to the decision
taken by the SEAC in its 171st meeting held on 24.09.2018, Executive Engineer,
Construction Division 1, PWD (B & R), Amritsar was requested vide letter no 1360
dated 09/10/2018 to upload the reply online to Additional Details Sought (ADS) on the
web portal and also attend the next meeting of SEAC as & when scheduled to present
their case in accordance with the provisions of MoEF&CC, New Delhi Notification dated
08.03.2018, so as to enable the SEAC to proceed further in the matter. But, the project
proponent has not uploaded the reply on web portal. Further, the Executive Engineer,
Construction Division No.1, PWD (B&R) and Chief Engineer, PWD (B&R), Headquarter,
Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh have been requested vide email dated 24.10.2018 to
attend the 172nd meeting of SEAC to be held on 31.10.2018 to present their case in
accordance with the provisions of MoEF&CC, New Delhi Notification dated 08.03.2018
so that further action in the matter can be taken.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 172ndmeeting of SEAC
held on 31.10.2018. But, no representative on behalf of project proponent attended the
said meeting. The SEAC was apprised that project proponent through email dated
30.10.2018 has requested for the deferment of the case due to some urgent work.
The SEAC observed that the project is already under violation.
However, the project proponent / promoter is not serious for the compliances and to
present their case despite been given 4 opportunities in recent past in the 166th, 168th,
169th & 171st meeting respectively. The SEAC observed that the project proponent is
taking the matter casually and asking for deferments on one pretext or other.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided as under: -
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i) Chief Engineer, PWD (B&R), (Headquarters/North), Chandigarh may be apprised
about the seriousness of the issue. He shall also be informed about the casual
attitude of the Executive Engineer, Construction Division No.1, PWD (B&R) Tarn
Taran as he failed to attend five consecutive meetings of the SEACs. Thus, the
Project proponent has not presented their case in accordance with the provisions
of MoEF & CC notification dated 08.03.2018, so far. Chief Engineer shall also be
requested to direct the concerned Executive Engineer to attend the next meeting
of SEAC and present their case with proper documents in line with the notification
dated 08.03.2018, failing which action deemed fit in the matter shall be initiated as
per MoEF&CC notification dated 08.03.2018.
ii) A copy of the above communication shall also be endorsed to the Secretary, PWD
(B&R), Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh for his information.
Item No. 172.04: Application for environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for the establishment of a group housing project namely “Insignia” located at Daunmajra, Kharar, S.A.S Nagar Mohali by M/s Virtue Land Developers (P) Ltd., SCO 40-41, Sector 9-D Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Proposal No. SIA/PB/NCP /71603 /2017
The SEAC was apprised that the background of the case has
already been enumerated in the agenda of the instant meeting circulated through hard
copy, email and dedicated WhatsApp group i.e. SEAC (2017-2020).
The case was placed in the agenda of the 168th meeting held on
22.06.2018. Subsequently, the project proponent has submitted certain documents
from GMADA in sealed envelope in 170th meeting held on 28.07.2018. The SEAC
considered the matter & the letters of GMADA in 170th & 171st meeting and observed
that the information submitted by the project proponent by way of noting in the
previous meeting was not considered as an authenticated document and the case was
deferred till the time, the project proponent submits an authenticated document i.e.
document duly signed by the Competent Person of GMADA regarding feasibility of
Sewerage Connection. SEAC felt that the project proponent and his consultant be called
for clarifying their respective positions in the next meeting before taking any further
action in the matter. The SEAC in its 171st meeting decided to defer the case and ask
the project proponent & his consultant for clarifying their respective position in the next
meeting.
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In compliance to the aforesaid decision taken by the SEAC, the
project proponent and the environmental consultant was requested vide letter no 1362-
63 dated 09/10/2018 to attend the next meeting of SEAC as & when scheduled and to
clarify their respective positions in the aforesaid matter alongwith with proper reply,
before taking any further action in the matter. The project proponent has not uploaded
the reply of observations raised in the 170th meeting of SEAC held on 28.07.2018 on
web portal so far.
Further, Superintending Engineer (C-I) GMADA, SAS Nagar has
sent a reminder vide letter no. 2570 dated 05.10.2018, wherein, he mentioned as
under:
‘‘T[go'es ftP/ s/ jtkb/ nXhB gZso d/ ;pzX ftZu nkg ih Bz{ p/Bsh ehsh rJh ;h fe fJ;
dcaso dh w{b fw;b i' fe fpB?eko fvt?bgo tZb'A nkg d/ dcso ftZu iwQK eotkJh rJh
;h, fJ; dcaso Bz{ foekov g{ok eoB fjs tkfg; G/i fdZsh ikt/. nkg ih Bz{ p/Bsh ehsh
iKdh j? fe i/eo nkg Bz{ fJj fw;b fJ; e/; ftZu nrb/oh ekotJh fjZs b'VhAdh j't/ sK
fJ; dh c'N'ekgh oZy bJh ikt/, gozs{ fJ; dcaso dh w{b fw;b foekov fjZs gfjb d/
nXko s/ tkfg; G/I fdZsh ikt/ ih.’’
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172ndmeeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. R.K. Jaidka, Manager Operations of the Promoter Company and Sh. Deepak Gupta, Environmental expert, authorized by the promoted company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, NABET approved Environment consultant for preparing the scoping and obtaining environment clearance of the promoter company.
Sh. R.K. Jaidka submitted authority letters dated 30.10.2018 wherein he
alongwith Sh. Deepak Gupta, Environmental Expert have been authorized by Sh. Ankit
Sidana, Managing Director of the Promoter Company to do the presentation / signature
on our behalf and answer all the queries raised by SEIAA / SEAC in order to get the
environmental clearance for the proposed project ‘Insignia’. The same were taken on
record by the SEAC.
SEAC asked the project proponent and his environment consultant to
clarify their respective positions with respect to the submissions of "internal notes"
from the files of GMADA/MC Kharar to the SEAC during previous meetings and
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subsequent objections raised by the Superintending Engineer, GMADA on unlawful
submission of their internal documents. To this, the project proponent & Environmental
Consultant submitted written submissions which are reproduced as under:
Reply of the Project Proponent:
“The original file has been traced in GMADA office itself and there was
confusion regarding GMADA file & MC, Kharar Office file. SE, GMADA has confirmed
that he needed only one noting page signed by him on 20.07.2018 for record purpose,
however, he has stated that photocopy of this page can be retained by your good self.
The mistake on our part is regretted and same will not be repeated in future. It is
therefore requested to kindly consider our case sympathetically please.”
Reply of the Environmental Consultant:
“It is clarified that we are unaware of the sealed envelope submitted to
SEAC directly by the project proponent. However, in future, every document from the
proponent shall be submitted to SEAC by us. We sincerely apologize for all this.”
The SEAC took the aforesaid submissions on record. However, SEAC
observed that the contention of the consultant regarding no knowledge about the
submission of contentious documents does not hold good as it is the duty of consultant
to examine & verify the authenticity of all such documents before producing the same
to SEIAA/SEAC.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC considering the written apology filed by
the project proponent and their Environmental Consultant has taken a lenient view in
the matter and decided to take the following actions: -
(i) Request of SE GMADA for returning their original noting pages (along with the
original note page of MC Kharar) is accepted. However, the original documents
shall be returned only through some responsible officer of GMADA duly
authorized by SE, GMADA after retaining the photo copies of the same.
(ii) As already decided by SEAC in 169th meeting, the GMADA shall confirm the
feasibility of connectivity with MC sewer, which is located at a distance of 200m
from the project site. The project proponent shall also have to prove the
ownership of land for this 200 m strip, which is to be used for laying down the
sewer as no permission has been obtained from the competent authority.
(iii) An advisory letter shall be issued to the Project Proponent as well as
Environmental Consultant for their misconduct with respect to unlawful
submission of internal documents of MC Kharar/GMADA to the SEAC. It was
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made clear to the Environmental Consultant that in case of repeat of such
wrongdoing in future, the matter will be referred to SEIAA for cancellation of
accreditation i.e. NABET / NABL by the respective authorities.
(iv) Defer the further decision with respect to the present application till the receipt
of the compliance of above decisions.
Item No.172.05: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of existing manufacturing unit by replacing existing induction furnace of 7 TPH with two no. induction furnaces 25 TPH each & concast machine for manufacturing of steel ingots from 29,400 TPA to 2,10,000 TPA in the existing premises located in the Village- Tooran, Amloh Road, Tehsil- Amloh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab by M/s ANJ Metals Recycling Pvt. Ltd. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/IND /28422 /2018)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
The project proponent has submitted online application for expansion of existing
manufacturing unit by replacing existing induction furnace of 7 TPH with two no.
induction furnaces 25 TPH each & concast machine for manufacturing of steel
ingots from 29,400 TPA to 2,10,000 TPA in the existing premises located in the
Village- Tooran, Amloh Road, Tehsil- Amloh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. The
project of the promoter pertains to category 'B' and it falls under category 3(a) -
Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) of the Schedule appended to the
said notification. The project proponent submitted details of the project, Form 1 and
other documents.
The project is covered under public consultation and hence required public hearing.
The project also requires comprehensive Terms of References (TOR) addressing all
relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) report in respect of project or activity for which environmental
clearance is sought.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 171st meeting of SEAC held on
24.09.2018. But, no one on behalf of the project proponent attended the said
meeting. However, SEAC was apprised that the project proponent vide its email
dated 21.09.2018 has intimated that he will not be able to attend the meeting for
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appraisal of his case placed at item no. 171.13 due to certain unavoidable
circumstances and the same may kindly be taken up for consideration in the next
meeting of SEAC.
After deliberation, the SEAC decided to defer the case in light of OM
dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF&CC and ask the project proponent to attend the next
meeting as and when called for. In compliance to the aforesaid decision, the project
proponent was requested vide email dated 30.10.2018 to attend the 172ndmeeting
of SEAC on 31.10.2018.
Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Regional Office,
Fatehgarh Sahib was requested vide email dated 25.10.2018 to visit the project site
and send the report on the following points: -
i) Execution / Construction status of proposed expansion if any made by the
industry & details thereof.
ii) Status of the Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate under the Water Act,
1974 & Air Act, 1981 of the existing unit / proposed expansion in question.
iii) Present compliance status of the existing unit under the Water Act, 1974 & Air
Act, 1981. In case of any violations, details thereof be provided.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Abhinav Josh, Director of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, EIA Coordinator, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iii) Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE on behalf of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
It was apprised to the SEAC that Environment Engineer, Regional Office
of Punjab Pollution Control Board, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib vide email dated 30.10.2018 has
sent the construction status report of the project, which is given as under:-
1. The industry is an existing induction furnace of capacity 7 TPH which is found in
operation. The industry has not started any construction activity for the
proposed expansion of the existing steel manufacturing unit having existing
capacity of 29400 TPA of steel ingots to 210000 TPA of steel ingots as observed
during visit.
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2. The industry was earlier granted consents under the Water Act, 1974 vide no.
R14FGSCTOW1300072 dated 21/5/2014 and under the Air Act, 1981 vide no.
R14FGSCTOA3086888 dated 15/09/2015 both valid upto 30/06/2019 for the
manufacturing of MS ingots @ 84 TPD by operating 1 no. induction furnace of
capacity 7 TPH under Orange Category as Small Scale unit.
3. The industry has provided cyclone followed by wet scrubber (Top hood) as
APCD, which was found in operation during visit of capacity 7.0 TPH. However,
the industry has not obtained feasibility report regarding upgraded its emissions
collection system and APCD as per the recommendation of PSCST as directed by
Punjab Pollution Control Board for such units. The industry was granted
authorization under HWM Rules, 2016 for collection, Storage and Disposal of
hazardous waste under category no. 35.1 @ 3.6 TPA and category 5.1 @ 0.20
Kl/annum valid upto 30/6/2019.
4. No issue regarding any violation/complaint made against the industry is pending
with their office as such, the industry is complying with Environmental laws.
Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE, submitted authority letter dated 30.10.2018 wherein he has
been authorized by Sh. Sital Singh, CEO of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh to present the case
before SEAC and the same was taken on record by the SEAC. Thereafter, SEAC allowed
the project proponent to present the salient features of the project and Environment
Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as under: -
M/s Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory (CPTL) is accredited by QCI/ NABET
as Category-A EIA consultancy organization and the validity of accreditation is
up to 9th February 2019. The Laboratory has also been certified from ISO 9001:
2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007.
The site is not located within 5 km radius of Protected Areas notified under the
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Critically Polluted areas as notified by the
Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, Notified Eco-sensitive areas &
Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries. As such, General Condition
is not applicable on the project.
Following steps are taken care for efficient operation of APCD: -
i) Charging & Melting- Charging of processed/shredded scrap, Segregations of
scrap to avoid any accident, over filling of furnace will be avoided.
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ii) Air Pollution Control System - Existing APCD replaced with pulse jet filtration
system (Bag Filter)
iii) Proper Maintenance of bag filter- Maintain of pressure, Flue gas temperature,
ID fan capacity & its maintenance.
iv) Collection & Disposal- Provision of side hood & adequate suction, provision of
rotary air lock in hopper of spark arrestor, cyclone & bag house for collection
of dust.
v) Training to operating staff.
vi) Interlocking of APCS with manufacturing process.
The existing industry is not covered under the EIA notification, 1994 due to the following reason: -
Year of
establishment
Cap. Of
furnace
Power Total
production
Whether covered under EIA notification or
not
2004 4TPH -- 48 TPD The industry was not covered under EIA
notification, 1994 as the cost of the project
was less than 100 crores.
2014 7TPH 3250 KVA
84 TPD (29400TPA)
*The industry had replaced induction
furnace of capacity 04 TPH with induction
furnace of capacity 07 TPH in year 2014.
The industry is then even not covered
under EIA notification S.O. 3067(E) dated
01.12.2009 because the production capacity
of the industry was <30,000 Tons per
annum.
The other details of proposed project in the tabulated form are as under:
Sr.
No.
PARTICULARS EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL
A EXISTING & PROPOSED CAPACITY OF FURNACES & ROLLING MILLS
1 Induction Furnace 7TPH
(to be replaced)
2 X 25 TPH of Induction furnaces & Concast
B PRODUCTS
1 Steel Ingot/Billets (TPA) 29,400 1,80,600 2,10,000
C RAW MATERIAL
1 Induction FURNACE
MS Scrap (TPA) 31,556 1,96,882 2,28,438
Ferro-alloys(TPA) 644 4,018 4,662
D GENERALS
1 Project Cost (Crores) 4.04 17.0 21.04
2 Land (Acres) 2.7 NIL 2.7
3 Latitude 30°38'37.19"N, 30°38'35.57"N
30°38'35.47"N, 30°38'37.09"N
4 Longitude 76°16'03.76"E, 76°16'03.76"E
76°16'08.78"E, 76°16'10.27"E
5 Power (KW) 2600 10,000 12,600
6 Manpower (Nos.) 100 150 250
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7 Working days 24 hrs 350 working days in year
8 Cost of the Project 21.04 Crore
Water requirement met through existing tube well. The detail of water requirement
existing & after expansion is given below:
DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL
Domestic 4.5 KLD 7.0 KLD 11.5 KLD
Cooling (makeup water) 5.0 KLD 47.5 KLD 52.5 KLD
Total 9.5 KLD 54.5 KLD 64.0 KLD
There are no generation trade effluents from process. The waste water generated
from domestic & cooling tower is being/will treated through Septic Tank and is
being/will used for plantation within premises. After expansion, STP will be provided
for treatment of domestic effluent. The blowdown water of quantity 5 KLD will be
treated through STP and treated waste water shall be utilized for Green belt
purpose.
There are no wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains & reserve forest area within 10 KM radius. The activity of the
unit will not affect the forests in any way.
The existing quantity of slag is 5 TPD and is being used for filling of low-lying area.
Total quantity of slag after expansion will be 36.03 TPD and will be used for filling
low lying area. Hazardous waste generated (0.02 kl/annum) from DG sets in the
form of used oil is being re-used as lubricants within the industry and dust after
expansion (24.5 ton/annum) recovered by bag filter is also covered under
hazardous waste & sent to TSDF site/ M/s Madhav Alloys Pvt. for final disposal.
For Air Pollution Control, Wet Scrubber has already been provided on Induction
furnaces. After expansion, Bag Filter will be provided. Canopy has also provided on
DG Set.
For Noise pollution, green belt (plantation of dense trees across the boundary) will
be provided so as to reduce noise generated due to plant operations and
transportation. Out of the total plant area approx. 15% land is already developed as
green belt and it will be maintained in future also.
Green belt will be developed as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines.
Native species will be planted in consultation with the local DFO.
Personal Protective Equipment like earplugs and earmuffs will be provided to the
workers exposed to high noise level.
D.G sets will be provided with acoustic enclosure to control the noise level within
the prescribed limit.
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The industry has obtained consent to operate under Water Act, 1974 and under Air
Act, 1981 for the production of M.S. Ingots @ 84 TPD, both valid upto 30.06.2019.
The unit already has 2.7 Acres of land. As per the location of the site marked in the
notified master plan, it falls in the industrial Zone.
Total Cost of the Project after expansion will be 21.04 Crores and 150.0 lacs have
been provided for Pollution Control Measures.
Environment Management Plan for this industry will be prepared keeping in view
the existing conditions and likely changes which may occur due to the proposed
project. Environment Management Cell shall be created to oversee all the
programmes & will include Plant Manager (Head of Environment Cell), In charge
Maintenance Department & a representative of Environmental Consultant.
Proposed expansion will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased
direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary
development and supporting infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and
Social benefits will be given to the local people. Development of social amenities will
be in the form of medical facilities, education to underprivileged and creation of
self-help groups. As per OM F.No.-22-65/2017-IA-III dated on 01st May, 2018, the
organization will spend Rs. 15.0 Lakh for Corporate Environment Responsibility. The
details of CER activity will be given in the final EIA report.
The SEAC observed that pollution level of the Mandi Gobindgarh and adjoining area
is a matter of concern. Thus, before issuance of the TOR to different industries
going for expansion in the area, proper pollution control & mitigation measures are
required to be adopted by them in order to reduce the pollution in the area. SEAC
raised the following queries to project proponent to which he replied as under:
Sr. No.
Observation of SEAC Members Reply of Project Proponent/ Consultant
1. As, the site is located on Amloh Road, leading to Bhadson, possibility of protected forest area / wildlife sanctuary within 5 km radius from the boundary of the project site cannot be ruled out, and is required to be confirmed so as to decide the applicability of the General Condition?
No wildlife sanctuary / protected forest area falls within 5 km radius from the boundary of the project site. He further submitted an undertaking to effect that Bir Bhadson Sanctuary, Distt. Patiala is located at distance of more than 10 KM from the periphery of the industry. However, he assured to submit the documentary proof from the concerned authority at the time of submission of EIA report.
2. As to whether the project site is located in the notified industrial park/estate established before EIA notification 2006, so as to decide the requirement of public consultation?
Project site is not located in the notified industrial park/estate but the site of the industry falls within the industrial zone as per the Master Plan of the Mandi Gobindgarh. As such, the public
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consultation is required.
3. a) As to whether the project site is located in the notified area/ overexploited area of the central Ground Water Authority. If yes, then how, the project proponent will meet the additional requirement of water intake for expanded project.
a) Mandi Gobindgarh is not a notified area but is designated over exploited area by the CGWA. They will obtain the necessary permission from the regulatory authority for abstraction of additional ground water for the expansion project. If they will not be able to get the permission for the same then either they will obtain the permission for utilizing surface water from the concerned authority or utilize treated waste water.
b) Whether there is proposal to treat the domestic effluent and its utilization for plantation purpose.
b) STP will be provided to treat the domestic effluent and for its utilization for the plantation purpose to conserve the water.
c) Whether, there is proposal to utilize the cooling tower blow downs.
c) Cooling tower blow down has normally a TDS below 2100 mg/l. This blow down can be used for flushing activities or for gardening directly or by diluting the same with the fresh water. As such, whole of the cooling water blow down will be reutilized.
d) Will there the generation of trade effluent from any acid pickling activity.
d) No such process is associated with their manufacturing activity. If at later stage any such effluent will be generated, same will be disposed through authorized re-processors for manufacturing by products like FeSO4 etc.
4. With a limited space, how the project proponent will fulfill the green belt criteria prescribed by MoEF&CC for such projects as per the Standard EC Conditions prescribed for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills circulated vide OM dated 09/08/2018 by the MoEF&CC, New Delhi. As mentioned in the presentation, the existing Green Belt is 15% which is far below the minimum requirement of 33% as per the above OM.
While finalizing the layout, they will reserve the land for green belt as per the provisions laid down in the OM dated 09/08/2018 by the MoEF&CC, New Delhi.. If required, they will arrange additional land for the same.
5. Further, with a limited space, how the project proponent will accommodate the other utilities for the expanded project including i) Loading/ Unloading area ii) Raw material/product storage
Presently, they don't have any data. However, while finalizing the layout, they will reserve the land for the said utilities. If required, they will arrange additional land particularly for the parking of vehicles, outside the premises.
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area iii) Parking area iv) Slag storage area i) Haz. Waste Storage area ii) Admn. Office etc.
Is there any calculations made by the project proponent to accommodate the above utilities.
The project proponent requested to issue a specific Terms of Reference on this point and compliance of the same will be incorporated in the EIA report.
6. a) What is the cross section of the road on which industry is located and its Traffic feasibility? b) In wake of limited space in the premises, how, the additional traffic load will be managed as trucks will remain standing on road side, affecting the traffic. c) Whether any traffic study has been done in past or by the project proponent.
The exact road width is not known. He added that to avoid traffic hurdles, they will make necessary arrangements including provision of dedicated parking in nearby vicinity. He was not sure about the traffic study if any conducted by some agency in the Mandi Gobindgarh. He requested to issue a specific Terms of Reference on this point and compliance of the same will be incorporated in the EIA report.
7. a) The industry has not upgraded its Air Pollution Control System (APCS) despite the directions issued by the State Board to the existing induction furnace units for compliance by the 30/06/2018 & extended upto 31/10/2018. Even, the feasibility report for redesigning the suction system & APCD is yet to obtained. b) Compliance status of code of practice, if any prescribed by the State Board? Why the committee shall believe that the project proponent will follow the guidelines prescribed by the State/SEIAA for the control of pollution when the existing unit has yet to follow the guidelines of State Board.
a) The industry was not in operation for the last 3 years and the same has put into operation from the last 2 months. The order has already been placed to upgrade the existing APCD as per the guidelines issued by PPCB and shall be upgraded at the earliest possible. b) Further, the standard operating procedures prescribed by the PSCST/PPCB shall also be followed in totality. The compliance will be made and shall be incorporated in the EIA report.
8. As to whether the vehicle movement area within the premises as well as approach road to the gate and weighing bridge area is paved or not to reduce the dust emissions.
Work has been done partially. Remaining work in progress and will be completed in due course.
9. Whether there is proposal to use CNG as the same has already been introduced in the Mandi Gobindgarh?
As they have concast plant, there is no specific requirement of additional heating/fuel. As such, there is no role of CNG usage at this stage in their plant.
10. Whether industry has plan to adopt Presently, they are shearing the scrap i.e.
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green technologies like provision of shredders or to use energy efficient technologies.
cutting the scrap into pieces of short size manually. Shredding is only feasible in big furnaces having production around 25000-30,000 ton per week. However, energy efficient furnaces will be provided for the expansion project. Whole of the domestic effluent/cooling blow down will be utilized back in the industry. The project proponent will follow the guidelines if any issued by the State Board or by the SEIAA.
11. Rs. 15 lakh proposed by the project proponent for the CER activities against the total project cost of Rs. 21 crores which is not adequate for a polluting industry.
They have proposed to reserve 0.75% for the CER activities. They will enhance the same to 1% and Rs. 21 lakh will be kept reserved for such activities.
SEAC took the aforesaid reply on record and decided to make the aforesaid
observation as Specific TORs alongwith the standard TORs prescribed for such
units.
After detailed deliberations, it was decided to categorize the project into B-1
category with public consultation as required for the projects not located in
notified industrial parks / estates. The project proponent shall submit an
Environment Impact Assessment Study Report. The Committee approved the
following Scoping & Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment
Study of the proposed project and recommended to SEIAA to issue the following
TORs:-
A. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE
1) Executive Summary
2) Introduction
(i) Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation
(ii) Information about the project proponent
(iii) Importance and benefits of the project
3) Project Description
(i) Cost of project and time of completion.
(ii) Products with capacities for the proposed project.
(iii) If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and
whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if
any.
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(iv) List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of
transportation.
(v) Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage
capacities.
(vi) Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their
management.
(vii) Requirement of water (breakup for induction and rolling mill), power, with
source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power
requirement (regular and contract).
(viii) The project proponent shall furnish the requisite documents from the
Competent Authority in support of drawl of ground water and surface water
(if any) and supply of electricity.
(ix) Process description along with major equipment and machineries, process
flow sheet (quantitative) from raw material to products to be provided
(x) Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.
(xi) Expansion/modernization proposals:
a) Status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing /existing
operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP
report.
b) In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance,
reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994
and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to
Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units
operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006)
obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to
the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.
4) Site Details
(i) Location of the project site covering village, Taluka / Tehsil, District and
State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were
considered. Copy of Master Plan indicating a land use pattern of the site is in
conformity of proposals of Master Plan shall be attached with EIA report.
(ii) A topo sheet of the study area of radius of 10 km and site location on
1:50,000/1:25, 000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (Including all eco-sensitive
areas and environmentally sensitive places)
(iii) Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.
(iv) Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site
(v) Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating
storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. I f located within an
Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location
of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.
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(vi) Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If
existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.
(vii) Land use break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired),
government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies,
settlements, etc. shall be included. (not required for industrial area)
(viii) A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10 km
radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area.
(ix) Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be
included.
(x) Details of Drainage of the project up to 5km radius of study area. If the site
is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river
discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data
of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum
Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)
(xi) Status of acquisition of land. lf acquisition is not complete, stage of the
acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.
(xii) R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy
5) Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):
(i) Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if
any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable).
(ii) Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (OPS) of the
proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest
land more than 40 ha).
(iii) Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance
along with latest status shall be submitted.
(iv) The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project
proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden
showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the
recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
(v) Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of
the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in
the study area.
(vi) Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection)
Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.
6) Environmental Status
(i) Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site
specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,
hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.
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(ii) AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM 10, PM2.5, S02, NOX, CO
and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The
monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the
pre dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors
including reserved forests.
(iii) Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per
frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min.,
max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of
all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.
(iv) Surface water quality of nearby River (60m upstream and downstream) and
other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF & CC guidelines.
(v) Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the ·
CPCB/MoEF & CC.
(vi) Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.
(vii) Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.
(viii) Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.
(ix) Traffic feasibility / serviceability study based on Indian Standard Codes. Further it shall also include the details of cross section of the road on which industry is located, vehicles movement w.r.t. the industry, traffic load of other vehicles on the road incorporating the haulage time for the vehicles for loading/unloading within the premises and parking requirement to avoid the traffic congestions on the link and adjoining roads. Traffic study shall be conducted considering the traffic of the industries located in the vicinity.
(ix) Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the
study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and
endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a
Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.
(x) Socio-economic status of the study area.
7) Impact Assessment and Environment Management Plan
(i) Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack
emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is
located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modeling shall be done using inputs of the
specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the
project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including
transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be well assessed. Details of the
model used and the input data used for modeling shall also be provided. The
air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of
project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.
(ii) Water Quality modelling.
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(iii) Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the
surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard,
options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large
quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail transport
shall be examined.
(iv) A note on treatment, recycling and reuse of wastewater from different plant
operations, extent for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme
of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to
meet the prescribed standards of discharge under EPA Rules.
(v) Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet
standards.
(vi) Measures for fugitive emission control
(vii) Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and
disposal. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste
shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization,
recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource
conservation.
(viii) Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009.
A detailed plan of action shall be provided.
(ix) Action plan for the green belt development in 33 % area with not less than 1,
500 trees per ha. giving details of species, width of plantation, planting
schedule, post plantation maintenance plan for 3 years shall be included. The
green belt shall be around the boundary and a scheme for greening of the
roads used for the project shall also be incorporated
(x) Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at alternative sites shall 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 to
conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.
(xi) Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution
control measures shall be included.
(xii) Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.
(xiii) Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and
Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control.
Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster
Management Plan.
8) Occupational health (i) Details of existing Occupational & 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,
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(ii) 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.
(iii) Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to
Occupational Health and Safety.
(iv) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all
contract and casual workers.
9) 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 shall be
detailed in the EIA report
10) Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to
be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual
workers including truck drivers during operation phase.
11) Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)
(i) To address the Public Hearing issues, 2.5% of the total project cost of
(Rs.___crores), amounting to Rs.___crores, shall be earmarked by the
project proponent, towards Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC). Distinct
ESC projects shall be carved out based on the local public hearing issues.
Project estimate shall be prepared based on PWD schedule of rates for each
distinct Item and schedule for time bound action plan shall be prepared.
These ESC projects as indicated by the project proponent shall be
implemented along with the main project. Implementation of such program
shall be ensured by constituting a Committee comprising of the project
proponent, representatives of village Panchayat & District Administration.
Action taken report in this regard shall be submitted to the Ministry's
Regional Office. No free distribution/donations and or free camps shall be
included in the above ESC budget
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12) Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed
by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be
included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water
Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present
status of the case.
13) A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.
14) The ToRs prescribed shall be valid for a period of three years for submission
of the EIA-EMP reports along with Public Hearing Proceedings (wherever
stipulated).
B.STANDARDISED SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES FOR INDUCTION/ ARC FURNACES/CUPOLA FURNACES 5TPH OR MORE
(i) Details of proposed layout clearly demarcating existing & proposed features
of the project within the plant.
(ii) Total no. of furnaces & details including capacity of each furnace.
(iii) Complete process flow diagram describing each unit, its processes and
operations, along with material and energy inputs and outputs (material and
energy balance).
(iv) Details on design and manufacturing process for all the units.
(v) Details on environmentally sound technologies for recycling of hazardous
materials, as per CPCB Guidelines, may be mentioned in case of handling
scrap and other ·recycled materials.
(vi) Details on requirement of raw materials, its source and storage at the plant.
(vii) Details on requirement of energy and water along with its source and
authorization from the concerned department. Location of water intake and
outfall points (with coordinates).
(viii) Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and
end use (particularly of slag).
(ix) Details on toxic content (TCLP), composition and end use of chrome slag.
Details on the recovery of the Ferro chrome from the slag and its proper
disposal.
C. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC TORS DECIDED DURING MEETING OF SEAC
(i) Public consultation as required for the projects not located in notified
industrial parks/estates.
(ii) Certificate from the concerned authority w.r.t the location of protected
areas as notified under the WildLife Protection Act, 1972 within 5 km
radius from the boundary of the project site.
(iii) Certificate from the Department of Town & Country Planning or concerned
authorities to support the claim made by project proponent that the
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project site is located in the industrial zone as per the provisions of Master
Plan of Town/City in the jurisdiction of which the project site is located.
(iv) Compliance of the siting criteria, standard operating practices, code of
practice and guidelines if any prescribed by the SPCB/CPCB/MoEF&CC for
such type of units.
(v) Necessary permissions from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/
State Ground Water Authority (SGWA)/concerned authority for the
abstraction of ground water for the existing requirements as well as for
the expanded unit. In case of not allowing such permission by the
concerned authority for the abstraction of additional ground water for the
expanded project, the project proponent shall propose alternative
arrangements to meet out the additional water requirements. It shall be
ensured that:-
a) In the projects where ground water is proposed as water source, the
project proponent shall apply to the Central Ground Water Authority
(CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA), as the case may be,
for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable.
b) Approval /permission of the CGWA/SGWA shall be obtained before
drawing ground water for the project activities.
(vi) Minimize the water consumption in the steel plant complex by segregation
of used water, practicing cascade use and by recycling treated water.
(vii) STP for treatment of waste water & reutilization of the treated water for
core/non-core activities so as to achieve the Zero Liquid Discharge
Condition as per the III (iv) of OM dated 09/08/2018 issued by the
MoEF&CC for such units.
(viii) Reuse of cooling tower blow down, simultaneously ensuring the standards
prescribed for such purge waters. If required, necessary arrangements
shall be made to keep this waste stream within the parameters required
for reuse.
(ix) In case of any acid pickling activity, the spent acid / effluents generated
from such activities shall be utilized through authorized re-processors for
converting the same into useful by-products like FeSO4 etc. An agreement
to this effect shall be made with the authorized agencies.
(x) Adequate area to be reserved and marked on the layout plan for the green
belt as per the conditions laid down by the MoEF&CC as per the Standard
EC Conditions prescribed for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills
circulated vide OM dated 09/08/2018.
(xi) Detailed study report alongwith calculation for reserving land for loading or
unloading of raw material, products, slag, hazardous waste as well as for
storage of these materials and the area to be reserved for parking
incorporating the time required for loading and unloading of vehicles for
respective activities and minimum/maximum period for which storage of
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the above material is required in the premises. The areas for the
respective activities to be marked on the layout plan.
(xii) Action plan for the compliance of standard operating procedures and
upgradation of suction and treatment arrangement for the secondary
emissions as prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board or by
CPCB/MoEF&CC. (xiii) Traffic feasibility/serviceability study based on Indian Standard Codes.
Further it shall also include the details of cross section of the road on
which industry is located, vehicles movement w.r.t. the industry, traffic
load of other vehicles on the road incorporating the haulage time for the
vehicles for loading/unloading within the premises and parking
requirement to avoid the traffic congestions on the link and adjoining
roads.
(xiv) Compliance of standard operating procedures and up gradation of suction
/ treatment systems for the control of secondary emissions within the time
frame prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board. Similar action is to
be implemented in the proposed expansion project.
(xv) Whole of the vehicle movement area as well as approach road to the gate
/weighing bridge shall be paved with pucca / metalled / cement concrete
road to control the dust emissions expected from the vehicle movement.
(xvi) The vehicles to be used for loading / unloading purpose shall not be
parked along roadside so as to avoid the traffic congestion and dedicated
parking place to be provided for the same.
(xvii) Adopt green technologies to conserve the water and energy including
shearing / cutting / bundling machines. Also to provide abrasive resistant
fire bricks in the crucibles to reduce the periodic maintenance & disposal
of discarded fire bricks.
(xviii) Use of natural gas (if available) as substitute fuel wherever possible in the
existing industry/ for expansion project.
(xix) Compliance alongwith details of the cost to be spent on the activities and
action plan specifying the timeline for completion of activities under
Corporate Environment Responsibility as per Office Memorandum dated
01.05.2018 issued by the MoEFCC, New Delhi. As committed during
presentation, the project proponent shall provide atleast 1% amount of
the total project cost for the above activities.
(xx) Compliance w.r.t. condition no.II [(i) & (iii)] subtitled as "Air Quality
Monitoring & Preservation" regarding continuous emission monitoring
system and continuous ambient air quality monitoring as prescribed in the
Standard EC Conditions for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills
issued by the MoEF&CC, New Delh vide OM dated 09/08/2018.
(xxi) Examine and submit the proposal for: -
a) Recovery of iron from slag before disposing it off.
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b) Identify the areas for utilization of slag in scientific manner and explore
its usage in cement / construction industry / road laying etc.
c) Recovery of precious metals like Zinc, lead and iron etc. from the APCD
dust (Hazardous waste) through authorized re-processor.
(xxii) Air Pollution Control Arrangement details shall be provided as below:
Plant /Unit
Pollutants Qty
generated Method used to Control
/specifications/ (attach
Separate Sheet to
furnish Details)
Number of
units
planned &
Capacity
Budget Estimated
Post Control
Qty Pollutant
Per Unit
Per day
(xxiii) If any part of the data/information submitted by the project proponent is
found to be false or misleading at any stage, then SEIAA & SEAC will not
be responsible for the expenditure incurred on the project due to issuance
of this ToR or subsequent work carried out by the project proponent for
conducting EIA study or for any other activity related to the project.
(xxiv) Mandatory clearances under Pollution Control laws.
(xxv) Categorization of the project as B-1 category is subject to the compliance
of the exemptions granted vis-à-vis General conditions mentioned in the
EIA Notification, 2006 amended from time to time.
Executive Summary
Executive summary of the report in about 8-10 pages incorporating the following:
(i) Project name and location (Village, Distt., State, Industrial Estate (if
applicable)
(ii) Products and capacities. If expansion proposal, then existing products
with capacities and reference to earlier EC.
(iii) Requirement of land, raw material, water, power, fuel, with source of
supply (Quantitative)
(iv) Process description in brief, specifically indicating the gaseous emission,
liquid effluent and solid and hazardous wastes.
(v) Measures for mitigating the impact on the environment and mode of
discharge or disposal.
(vi) Capital cost of the project, estimated time of completion
(vii) Site selected for the project - Nature of land - Agricultural (single/double
crop), barren, Govt./private land, status of is acquisition, nearby (in 2-3
km.) water body, population, with in 10 km other industries, forest, eco-
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sensitive zones, accessibility, (note - in case of industrial estate this
information may not be necessary)
(viii) Baseline environmental data - air quality, surface and ground water
quality, soil characteristic, flora and fauna, socio-economic condition of
the nearby population Identification of hazards in handling, processing
and storage of hazardous material and safety system provided to mitigate
the risk.
(ix) Identification of hazards in handling, processing and storage of hazardous
material and safety system provided to mitigate the risk
(x) Likely impact of the project on air, water, land, flora-fauna and nearby
population
(xi) Emergency preparedness plan in case of natural or in plant emergencies
(xii) Issues raised during public hearing (if applicable) and response given
(xiii) CSR plan with proposed expenditure.
(xiv) Occupational Health Measures
(xv) Post Project monitoring plan
The following general points shall be noted:
(i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.
(ii) All documents shall be properly indexed, page numbered.
(iii) Period/date of data collection shall be clearly indicated.
(iv) The letter/application for environmental clearance shall quote the MOEF /
SEIAA file No. and also attach a copy of the letter.
(v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry / SEIAA shall be also
attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vi) The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter
and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and
instructions for the consultants issued by MOEF vide notification dated
03.03.2016 which is available on the website of this Ministry shall also be
followed.
(viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA-EMP report after
accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCI) /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. Name of the Consultant and the Accreditation details shall
be posted on the EIA-EMP Report as well as on the cover of the Hard Copy
of the Presentation material for EC presentation.
(ix) TORs prescribed by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) shall
be considered for preparation of EIA-EMP report for the project in addition
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to all the relevant information as per the 'Generic Structure of EIA' given in
Appendix III and III A in the EIA Notification,2006. Where the documents
provided are in a language other than English, an English translation shall
be provided. The draft EIA-EMP report shall be submitted to the State
Pollution Control Board of the concerned State for conduct of Public
Hearing. The SPCB shall conduct the Public Hearing/public consultation,
district-wise, as per the provisions of EIA notification, 2006. The Public
Hearing shall be chaired by an Officer not below the rank of Additional
District Magistrate. The issues raised in the Public Hearing and during the
consultation process and the commitments made by the project proponent
on the same shall be included separately in EIA-EMP Report in a separate
chapter and summarized in a tabular chart with financial budget (capital
and revenue) along with time-schedule of implementation for complying
with the commitments made. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the
SEIAA, Punjab for obtaining environmental clearance.
Item No.172.06: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of new unit for manufacturing of Steel Billets@ 1,91,100 TPA and a Rolling Mill for manufacturing of wire rod, rounds & TMT Bars @ 1,75,000 TPA in the revenue estate of Village Kaddon,Tehsil-Doraha, District Ludhiana, Punjab by M/s
Vaneera Industries Ltd.(Proposal no SIA/PB/IND /28580 /2018)
The SEAC was apprised that: -
M/s Vaneera Industries Ltd. has filed online application issuance of
TORs for establishment of new unit for manufacturing of Steel Billets @ 1,91,100 TPA
and a Rolling Mill for manufacturing of wire rod, rounds &TMT Bars @ 1,75,000 TPA
with machinery as 03 Induction furnaces having capacity (15 TPH X 1 & 12 TPH X 2)
Concast Machine, LRF, VD and a rolling mill having capacity 25TPH. in the revenue
estate of Village Kaddon, Tehsil- Doraha, District Ludhiana, Punjab. The project of the
promoter pertains to category 'B' and it falls under category 3(a) - Metallurgical
Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) of the Schedule appended to the said notification.
The project proponent submitted details of the project, Form 1 and other documents.
The project is covered under public consultation and hence
required public hearing. The project also requires comprehensive Terms of References
(TOR) addressing all relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report in respect of project or activity for
which environmental clearance is sought.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 171st meeting of SEAC
held on 24.09.2018. But, no one from the project proponent attended the said
meeting. However, the SEAC was apprised that the project proponent vide its email
dated 24.09.2018 has intimated that due to certain unavoidable circumstances, they
will not be able to attend the meeting for appraisal of their case placed at item no.
171.14, M/s Vaneera Industries Ltd. (Proposal No.- SIA/PB/IND/28580/2018) located at
Village: Kaddon, Tehsil- Doraha, District- Ludhiana and requested that the same may
kindly be taken up for consideration in the next meeting of SEAC.
After deliberation, the SEAC decided to defer the case in light of
OM dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF&CC and ask the project proponent to attend the next
meeting as and when called for.
In compliance to the aforesaid decision, the project proponent was
requested vide email dated 30.10.2018 to attend the 172nd meeting of SEAC on
31.10.2018.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Daksh Garg, Managing Director of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, EIA Coordinator/FAE, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iii) Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE. M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
It was apprised to the SEAC that Environmental Engineer, PPCB,
RO-1, Ludhiana was requested vide email dated 20.09.2018 to send the construction
status of the project. Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO-1, Ludhiana vide letter no.
3606 dated 21.09.2018 has reported that the proposed site of industry was visited by
the officer of his office on 21.09.2018 and it was observed that the site of industry falls
on LHS of road while going from village Kaddon to Integrated Textile Park. The
construction work of boundary wall of the industry was in progress. There exist high
tension wire outside the premises of the industry at distance of 40 ft from the
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boundary of the industry. There exists one house at a distance of about 100 mtr and
the residential area of the village is at a distance of about 450-500 mtrs.
Thereafter, Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE submitted authority letter dated
30.10.2018 wherein he has been authorized by Sh. Sital Singh, CEO of M/s CPTL,
Chandigarh to present the case before SEAC. The same was taken on record by the
SEAC. SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of the project
and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as under: -
M/s Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory (CPTL) is accredited by QCI/ NABET
as Category-0A EIA consultancy organization and the validity of accreditation is up
to 9th February 2019. The Laboratory has also been certified from ISO 9001:
2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007.
The site is not located within 5 km radius of Protected Areas notified under the
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central
Pollution Control Board from time to time, Notified Eco-sensitive areas & Inter-
State boundaries and international boundaries. As such, General Condition is not
applicable on the project.
Following steps will be taken care for efficient operation of APCD: -
1) Charging & Melting- Charging of processed/shredded scrap, Segregations of
scrap to avoid any accident, over filling of furnace will be avoided.
2) Air Pollution Control System - APCD equipped with pulse jet filtration system
(Bag Filter)
3) Proper Maintenance of bag filter- Maintain of pressure, Flue gas temperature, ID
fan capacity & its maintenance.
4) Collection & Disposal- Provision of side hood & adequate suction, provision of
rotary air lock in hopper of spark arrestor, cyclone & bag house for collection of
dust.
5) Training to operating staff.
6) Interlocking of APCS with manufacturing process.
The other details of proposed project in the tabulated form are as under: -
A. Location details
1. Location
a Village/Town/PlotNo. Kaddon
b Tehsil Doraha
c District Ludhiana
d State Punjab
e Latitude 30°45'52.95"N
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f Longitude 76°03’01.21"E
2. Topo-sheet No. 53B/1&53B/2
3. Project Area TotalArea–3.25Acres
B. Production Capacity Proposed:
Steel Billets–1,91,100 TPA
Wire rod, Rounds and TMT Bars–
1,75,000TPA
C Raw material
1 MS Scrap(TPA) 2,07,550
2 Ferro-alloys(TPA) 4,200
D. Environmental settings
1. Nearest Village Kaddon (approx.0.84km)
2. Nearest City Khanna about 10 km
3. National Highway/State Highway /
Express Highway
NH-44 Sirhind-Ludhiana is approx.
2.0 km
4. Nearest Railway Station Doraha approx.4.0km
5. Nearest Airport Ludhiana Airport approx.12 km
6. National Parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries/
BiosphereReserveswithin10kmradius
Nil
7. Reserved/ProtectedForestwithin10km
radius(Boundary to boundary distance)
No, Reserved Forestsexistswithin10
km radius.
8. Nearest water bodies Sirhind Canal about 3.0 km
9. Source of Water Ground water tube-well
10. Seismic Zone Zone–IV
E. COSTDETAILS
1. Capital Cost of the project Rs 25.00 Cr
2. Total cost for Environmental
Management Plan(EMP)
Rs 110.0 Lacs
F GENERALS
1 Power(MW) 20
2 Manpower(Nos.) 300
3 Working days 24hrs 350 working days in year
G WATER REQUIREMENT will be met through own tube-well
Domestic 15.0 KLD
Cooling(makeup water) 55.0 KLD
Total 70.0 KLD
H POWER
Power Requirement 20 MW
Source Punjab State Power CorporationLimited Punjab
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The industry will be setup at a distance of 2 KM from the NH-44 and NH-44 will
be mainly used for transportation of Raw material and finished products. The
proposed unit involves the production of 1,91,100 TPA of Billets & 1,75,000 TPA
of structural steel. Approximately 27 trucks will be involved in the transportation.
Since, NH-44 will be major road to be used for transportation, the addition of 27
trucks/day will not significantly affect the existing traffic on NH-44.
There will be no generation of trade effluent from the process. The waste water
generated from domestic sources & blow down of the cooling tower will have
treatment through STP and will be used for cooling purposes / plantation within
premises.
There will be emission from Induction furnaces & D.G. Sets. For Air Pollution
Control, Bag Filter will be provided with induction furnaces & Canopy will be
provided on DG Set.
For Noise pollution, green belt (plantation of dense trees across the boundary)
will be provided so as to reduce noise generated due to plant operations and
transportation.
Out of the total plant area approx. 33% land will be developed as green belt and
it will be maintained in future also. Green belt will be developed as per Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. Native species will be planted in
consultation with the local DFO.
Personal Protective Equipment like earplugs and earmuffs will be provided to the
workers exposed to high noise level.
D.G sets will be provided with acoustic enclosure to control the noise level within
the prescribed limit.
The total quantity of slag will be 31.5 TPD and will be used for filling of low lying
area. Hazardous waste generated (0.05kl/annum) from DG sets in the form of
used oil will be sold to authorized recyclers. About 196 ton/annum APCD dust
will be covered under hazardous waste and sent to M/s Madhav Alloys (P)
Limited for final disposal.
As per the location of the site marked in the notified master plan, it falls in the
industrial Zone. The exemption from Public Consultation, as provided under para
7 (i) III Stage (3) (i) (b of EIA notification,2006, shall not be applicable to the
project as the industry has not submitted any proof of its location in notified
Industrial Estate/Industrial parks as defined in EIA notification, 2006.
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There are no Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains & reserve forest area within 10 KM radius. The activity of
the unit will not affect the forests in any way.
E.M.P. for this industry will be prepared keeping in view the existing conditions
and likely changes which may occur due to the proposed project. Environment
Management Cell shall be created to oversee all the programmes & will include
Plant Manager (Head of Environment Cell), In charge Maintenance Department
& a representative of Environmental Consultant.
Proposed unit will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct
and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary
development and supporting infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and
Social benefits will be given to the local people. Development of social amenities
will be in the form of medical facilities, education to underprivileged and creation
of self-help groups. As per OM F.No.-22-65/2017-IA-III dated on 01st May, 2018,
the organization will spend Rs. 10.0 Lakh for Corporate Environment
Responsibility. The details of CER activity will be given in the final EIA report.
The SEAC observed that pollution level of the Ludhiana city and
adjoining area is a matter of concern. Thus, before issuance of the TOR to
different industries to be established in the area, proper pollution control &
mitigation measures are required to be adopted by them in order to reduce the
pollution in the area. SEAC raised the following queries to project proponent to
which he replied as under:
Sr. No.
Observation of SEAC Members Reply of Project Proponent/ Consultant
1. As, the site is located on village Kaddon, Tehsil- Doraha, District Ludhiana, Punjab, possibility of Deer Park/ Zoo Neelon, Ludhiana within 5 km radius from the boundary of the project site cannot be ruled out, and is required to be confirmed so as to decide the applicability of the General Condition?
No wildlife sanctuary / protected forest area including Deer Park / Zoo Neelon, Ludhiana falls within 5 km radius from the boundary of the project site. The project proponent submitted an undertaking in this regard. However, he assured to submit the documentary proof from the concerned authority at the time of submission of EIA report.
2. As to whether the project site is located in the notified industrial park/estate established before EIA notification 2006, so as to decide the requirement of public consultation?
Project site is not located in the notified industrial park/estate but the site of the industry falls within the industrial zone as per the Master Plan of the Ludhiana. As such, the public consultation is required.
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3. a) As to whether the project site is located in the notified area/ overexploited area of the central Ground Water Authority. If yes, then how, the project proponent will meet the requirement of water intake for project.
a) Though, the site is located in Ludhiana District, it doesn't fall under the Ludhiana City Block. Further, it is away from Khanna Block which is a notified area. Still if required, they will obtain the permission for utilizing ground water from the concerned authority.
b) Whether there is proposal to treat the domestic effluent and its utilization for plantation purpose.
b) STP will be provided to treat the domestic effluent and for its utilization for the plantation purpose to conserve the water.
c) Whether, there is proposal to utilize the cooling tower blow downs.
c) Cooling tower blow down has normally a TDS below 2100 mg/l. This blow down can be used for flushing activities or for gardening directly or by diluting the same with the fresh water. As such, whole of the cooling water blow down will be reutilized.
d) Will there the generation of trade effluent from any acid pickling activity
d) No such process is associated with their manufacturing activity. In case at later stage, any such effluent will be generated, then the same will be disposed through authorized re-processors for manufacturing by products like FeSO4 etc.
4. With a limited space, how the project proponent will fulfill the green belt criteria prescribed by MoEF&CC for such projects as per the Standard EC Conditions prescribed for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills circulated vide OM dated 09/08/2018 by the MoEF&CC, New Delhi.
While finalizing the layout, they will reserve the land for green belt as per the provisions laid down in the OM dated 09/08/2018 by the MoEF&CC, New Delhi. If required, they will arrange additional land for the same.
5. Further, with a limited space, how the project proponent will accommodate the other utilities for the project including i) Loading/ Unloading area ii) Raw material/product storage area iii) Parking area iv) Slag storage area iii) Haz. Waste Storage area iv) Admn. Office etc.
Is there any calculations made by the project proponent to accommodate the above utilities.
Presently, they don't have any data. However, while finalizing the layout, they will reserve the land for said utilities. If required, they will arrange additional land particularly for the parking of vehicles, outside the premises. The project proponent requested to issue a specific Terms of Reference on this point and compliance of the same will be incorporated in the EIA report.
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6. a) What is the cross section of the road on which industry is located and its Traffic feasibility? b) In wake of limited space in the premises, how, the traffic load will be managed as trucks will remain standing on road side, affecting the traffic. c) Whether any traffic study has been done in past or by the project proponent.
a) & b) The exact width of link road in the village is not known but it may be around 50 ft. The trucks will be parked on berms of this link road and remaining part of the road can be utilized for the traffic movement. To this statement, SEAC informed the project proponent that no such permission for parking the vehicles on public road will be granted by the concerned authorities. The project proponent has to make their own arrangements to make a dedicated parking. The project proponent replied that in case of non-availability of enough space within the premises, they will arrange additional land for this purpose. c) He was not sure about the traffic study if any conducted by some agency in the Ludhiana. He requested to issue a specific Terms of Reference on this point and compliance of the same will be incorporated in the EIA report.
7. Considering the inadequate designs/technology w.r.t suction of the secondary emissions from the crucible, what special pollution control measures will be there particularly during pouring of raw material and movement of crane.
Side Hood along with appropriate and adequate APCD and code of practice as prescribed by the State Board shall be implemented to ensure maximum possible suction of secondary emissions for unit. The compliance will be incorporated in the EIA report.
8. What is the proposal to control the dust emission due to vehicle movement inside the premises as well as from the approach road to the main gate of the industry?
The project proponent replied that vehicle movement area including the weighing bridge area & the approach road to main gate of the industry shall be paved to control dust emission.
9. Whether there is proposal to use natural gas as the GAIL has a tapping point at Doraha?
As they have proposed concast plant, there is no specific requirement of additional heating / fuel. As such, there is no role of natural gas usage at this stage in their plant. However, the use of same can be explored for allied purposes like DG sets.
10. Whether industry has plan to adopt green technologies like provision of shredders or to use energy efficient technologies.
They have proposal to provide shearing / bundling machines. But, shredders are not economically feasible for small projects. However, energy efficient furnaces will be provided for the project.
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Whole of the domestic effluent/cooling blow down will be utilized back in the industry.
11. Rs. 10 lakh proposed by the project proponent for the CER activities against the total project cost of Rs. 25 crores which is not adequate for a polluting industry.
They have proposed to reserve 0.4% of the project cost for the CER activities. They will enhance the same to 1% and Rs. 25 lakh will be kept reserved for such activities
SEAC took the aforesaid reply on record and decided to make the aforesaid
observation as Specific TORs alongwith the standard TORs prescribed for such
units.
After detailed deliberations, it was decided to categorize the project into B-1
category with public consultation as required for the projects not located in
notified industrial parks/ estates. The project proponent shall submit an
Environment Impact Assessment Study Report. The Committee approved the
following Scoping & Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment
Study of the proposed project and recommended to SEIAA to issue the following
TORs:-
A. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE
1) Executive Summary
2) Introduction
(i) Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation
(ii) Information about the project proponent
(iii) Importance and benefits of the project
3) Project Description
(i) Cost of project and time of completion.
(ii) Products with capacities for the proposed project.
(iii) If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether
adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.
(iv) List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of
transportation.
(v) Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities.
(vi) Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their
management.
(vii) Requirement of water (breakup for induction and rolling mill), power, with
source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power
requirement (regular and contract).
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(viii) The project proponent shall furnish the requisite documents from the
Competent Authority in support of drawl of ground water and surface water
(if any) and supply of electricity.
(ix) Process description along with major equipment and machineries, process
flow sheet (quantitative) from raw material to products to be provided
(x) Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.
(xi) Expansion/modernization proposals:
a) Status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing /existing
operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP
report.
b) In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance,
reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994
and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to
Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units
operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006)
obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to
the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.
4) Site Details
(i) Location of the project site covering village, Taluka / Tehsil, District and State,
Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered. Copy
of Master Plan indicating a land use pattern of the site is in conformity of
proposals of Master Plan shall be attached with EIA report.
(ii) A topo sheet of the study area of radius of 10 km and site location on
1:50,000/1:25, 000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (Including all eco-sensitive areas
and environmentally sensitive places)
(iii) Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.
(iv) Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site
(v) Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating
storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. I f located within an
Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of
unit within the Industrial area/Estate.
(vi) Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing,
show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.
(vii) Land use break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired),
government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies,
settlements, etc. shall be included. (not required for industrial area)
(viii) A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10 km radius)
shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area.
(ix) Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be
included.
(x) Details of Drainage of the project up to 5km radius of study area. If the site is
within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as
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well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30
years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of
the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)
(xi) Status of acquisition of land. lf acquisition is not complete, stage of the
acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.
(xii) R&R details in respect of land in line with State Government policy
5) Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):
(i) Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any,
and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable).
(ii) Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (OPS) of the
proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest
land more than 40 ha).
(iii) Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance
along with latest status shall be submitted.
(iv) The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project
proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden
showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the
recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
(v) Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of
the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in
the study area.
(vi) Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection)
Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.
6) Environmental Status
(i) Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site
specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,
hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.
(ii) AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM 10, PM2.5, S02, NOX, CO
and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The
monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the
pre dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors
including reserved forests.
(iii) Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per
frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min.,
max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of
all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.
(iv) Surface water quality of nearby River (60m upstream and downstream) and
other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF & CC guidelines.
(v) Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the ·
CPCB/MoEF & CC.
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(vi) Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.
(vii) Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.
(viii) Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.
(ix) Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for
transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, road
width, parking arrangement etc. Areas within the premises meant for the
movement of vehicles and around the weigh bridge should be paved. Scope
of the traffic study & analysis shall include all the new projects and existing
projects coming up in the area/ vicinity simultaneously with the proposed
project under consideration. The project proponent shall submit the cross
section of the road on which industry is located and examine its Traffic
serviceability.
(x) Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the
study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and
endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a
Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.
(xi) Socio-economic status of the study area.
7) Impact Assessment and Environment Management Plan
(i) Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack
emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is
located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modeling shall be done using inputs of the
specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the
project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including
transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be well assessed. Details of the
model used and the input data used for modeling shall also be provided. The
air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location
of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.
(ii) Water Quality modeling.
(iii) Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the
surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard,
options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes
(large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail
transport shall be examined.
(iv) A note on treatment, recycling and reuse of wastewater from different plant
operations, extent for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme
of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to
meet the prescribed standards of discharge under EPA Rules.
(v) Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet
standards.
(vi) Measures for fugitive emission control
(vii) Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and
disposal. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste
shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization,
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recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource
conservation.
(viii) Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009.
A detailed plan of action shall be provided.
(ix) Action plan for the green belt development in 33 % area with not less than
1, 500 trees per ha. giving details of species, width of plantation, planting
schedule, post plantation maintenance plan for 3 years shall be included. The
green belt shall be around the boundary and a scheme for greening of the
roads used for the project shall also be incorporated
(x) Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at alternative sites shall 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 to
conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.
(xi) Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution
control measures shall be included.
(xii) Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.
(xiii) Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and
Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage
control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster
Management Plan.
8) Occupational health
(i) Details of existing Occupational & 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,
(ii) 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.
(iii) Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to
Occupational Health and Safety.
(iv) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all
contract and casual workers.
9) 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.
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(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 shall be
detailed in the EIA report
10) Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to
be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual
workers including truck drivers during operation phase.
11) Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)
(i) To address the Public Hearing issues, 2.5% of the total project cost of
(Rs.___crores), amounting to Rs.___crores, shall be earmarked by the
project proponent, towards Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC). Distinct
ESC projects shall be carved out based on the local public hearing issues.
Project estimate shall be prepared based on PWD schedule of rates for each
distinct Item and schedule for time bound action plan shall be prepared.
These ESC projects as indicated by the project proponent shall be
implemented along with the main project. Implementation of such program
shall be ensured by constituting a Committee comprising of the project
proponent, representatives of village Panchayat & District Administration.
Action taken report in this regard shall be submitted to the Ministry's
Regional Office. No free distribution/donations and or free camps shall be
included in the above ESC budget
12) Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by
any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included.
Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and
compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.
13) A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.
14) The ToRs prescribed shall be valid for a period of three years for submission of
the EIA-EMP reports along with Public Hearing Proceedings (wherever
stipulated).
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B. STANDARDISED SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES FOR INDUCTION/ ARC FURNACES/CUPOLA FURNACES 5TPH OR MORE
(i) Details of proposed layout clearly demarcating existing & proposed features
of the project within the plant.
(ii) Total no. of furnaces & details including capacity of each furnace.
(iii) Complete process flow diagram describing each unit, its processes and
operations, along with material and energy inputs and outputs (material and
energy balance).
(iv) Details on design and manufacturing process for all the units.
(v) Details on environmentally sound technologies for recycling of hazardous
materials, as per CPCB Guidelines, may be mentioned in case of handling
scrap and other ·recycled materials.
(vi) Details on requirement of raw materials, its source and storage at the plant.
(vii) Details on requirement of energy and water along with its source and
authorization from the concerned department. Location of water intake and
outfall points (with coordinates).
(viii) Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and
end use (particularly of slag).
(ix) Details on toxic content (TCLP), composition and end use of chrome slag.
Details on the recovery of the Ferro chrome from the slag and its proper
disposal.
C. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC TORS DECIDED DURING MEETING OF SEAC
(i) Public consultation as required for the projects not located in notified
industrial parks/estates.
(ii) Certificate from the concerned authority w.r.t the location of protected
areas as notified under the WildLife Protection Act, 1972 within 5 km
radius from the boundary of the project site.
(iii) Certificate from the Department of Town & Country Planning or concerned
authorities to support the claim made by project proponent that the
project site is located in the industrial zone as per the provisions of Master
Plan of Town/City in the jurisdiction of which the project site is located.
(iv) Compliance of the siting criteria, standard operating practices, code of
practice and guidelines if any prescribed by the SPCB/CPCB/MoEF&CC for
such type of units.
(v) Necessary permissions from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/
concerned authority for the abstraction of ground water for the unit. In
case of not allowing such permission by the concerned authority for the
abstraction of ground water for the project, the project proponent shall
propose alternative arrangements to meet out the water requirements. It
shall be ensured that:-
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a) In the projects where ground water is proposed as water source, the
project proponent shall apply to the Central Ground Water Authority
(CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA), as the case may be,
for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable.
b) Approval /permission of the CGWA/SGWA shall be obtained before
drawing ground water for the project activities.
(vi) Minimize the water consumption in the steel plant complex by segregation
of used water, practicing cascade use and by recycling treated water.
(vii) STP for treatment of waste water & reutilization of the treated water for
core/non-core activities so as to achieve the Zero Liquid Discharge
Condition as per the III (iv) of OM dated 09/08/2018 issued by the
MoEF&CC for such units.
(viii) Reuse of cooling tower blow down, simultaneously ensuring the standards
prescribed for such purge waters. If required, necessary arrangements
shall be made to keep this waste stream within the parameters required
for reuse.
(ix) In case of any acid pickling activity, the spent acid / effluents generated
from such activities shall be utilized through authorized re-processors for
converting the same into useful by-products like FeSO4 etc. An agreement
to this effect shall be made with the authorized agencies.
(x) Adequate area to be reserved and marked on the layout plan for the green
belt as per the conditions laid down by the MoEF&CC as per the Standard
EC Conditions prescribed for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills
circulated vide OM dated 09/08/2018.
(xi) Detailed study report alongwith calculation for reserving land for loading or
unloading of raw material, products, slag, hazardous waste as well as for
storage of these materials and the area to be reserved for parking
incorporating the time required for loading and unloading of vehicles for
respective activities and minimum/maximum period for which storage of
the above material is required in the premises. The areas for the
respective activities to be marked on the layout plan. (xii) Traffic feasibility/serviceability study based on Indian Standard Codes.
Further it shall also include the details of cross section of the road on
which industry is located, vehicles movement w.r.t. the industry, traffic
load of other vehicles on the road incorporating the haulage time for the
vehicles for loading/unloading within the premises and parking
requirement to avoid the traffic congestions on the link and adjoining
roads.
(xiii) Compliance of standard operating procedures and up gradation of suction
/ treatment systems for the control of secondary emissions within the time
frame prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board.
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(xiv) Whole of the vehicle movement area as well as approach road to the gate
/weighing bridge shall be paved with pucca / metalled / cement concrete
road to control the dust emissions expected from the vehicle movement.
(xv) The vehicles to be used for loading / unloading purpose shall not be
parked along roadside so as to avoid the traffic congestion and dedicated
parking place to be provided for the same.
(xvi) Adopt green technologies to conserve the water and energy including
shearing / cutting / bundling machines. Also to provide abrasive resistant
fire bricks in the crucibles to reduce the periodic maintenance & disposal
of discarded fire bricks.
(xvii) Use natural gas (if available) as substitute fuel wherever possible in the
industry.
(xviii) Details of the cost to be spent on the activities and action plan specifying
the timeline for completion of activities under Corporate Environment
Responsibility as per Office Memorandum dated 01.05.2018 issued by the
MoEFCC, New Delhi. As committed during presentation, the project
proponent shall provide atleast 1% amount of the total project cost for the
above activities.
(xix) Compliance w.r.t. condition no. II [(i) & (iii)] subtitled as "Air Quality
Monitoring & Preservation" regarding continuous emission monitoring
system and continuous ambient air quality monitoring as prescribed in the
Standard EC Conditions for Induction/ Electric Arc Furnace & Rolling Mills
issued by the MoEF&CC, New Delh vide OM dated 09/08/2018.
(xx) Examine and submit the proposal for: -
d) Recovery of iron from slag before disposing it off.
e) Identify the areas for utilization of slag in scientific manner and explore
its usage in cement / construction industry / road laying etc.
f) Recovery of precious metals like Zinc, lead and iron etc. from the APCD
dust (Hazardous waste) through authorized re-processor.
(xxi) Air Pollution Control Arrangement details shall be provided as below:
Plant
/Unit
Pollutants Qty
generated
Method used to
Control
/specifications/
(attach Separate
Sheet to furnish
Details)
Number of
units
planned &
Capacity
Budget Estimated
Post
Control Qty
Pollutant
Per Unit
Per day
(xxii) If any part of the data/information submitted by the project proponent is
found to be false or misleading at any stage, then SEIAA & SEAC will not
be responsible for the expenditure incurred on the project due to issuance
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of this ToR or subsequent work carried out by the project proponent for
conducting EIA study or for any other activity related to the project.
(xxiii) Mandatory clearances under Pollution Control laws.
(xxiv) Categorization of the project as B-1 category is subject to the compliance
of the exemptions granted vis-à-vis General conditions mentioned in the
EIA Notification, 2006 amended from time to time.
Executive Summary
Executive summary of the report in about 8-10 pages incorporating the following:
(i) Project name and location (Village, Distt., State, Industrial Estate (if
applicable)
(ii) Products and capacities. If expansion proposal, then existing products with
capacities and reference to earlier EC.
(iii) Requirement of land, raw material, water, power, fuel, with source of supply
(Quantitative)
(iv) Process description in brief, specifically indicating the gaseous emission,
liquid effluent and solid and hazardous wastes.
(v) Measures for mitigating the impact on the environment and mode of
discharge or disposal.
(vi) Capital cost of the project, estimated time of completion
(vii) Site selected for the project - Nature of land - Agricultural (single/double
crop), barren, Govt/private land, status of is acquisition, nearby (in 2-3 km.)
water body, population, with in 10 km other industries, forest, eco-sensitive
zones, accessibility, (note - in case of industrial estate this information may
not be necessary)
(viii) Baseline environmental data - air quality, surface and ground water quality,
soil characteristic, flora and fauna, socio-economic condition of the nearby
population Identification of hazards in handling, processing and storage of
hazardous material and safety system provided to mitigate the risk.
(ix) Identification of hazards in handling, processing and storage of hazardous
material and safety system provided to mitigate the risk
(x) Likely impact of the project on air, water, land, flora-fauna and nearby
population
(xi) Emergency preparedness plan in case of natural or in plant emergencies
(xii) Issues raised during public hearing (if applicable) and response given
(xiii) CSR plan with proposed expenditure.
(xiv) Occupational Health Measures
(xv) Post Project monitoring plan
The following general points shall be noted:
(i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible.
(ii) All documents shall be properly indexed, page numbered.
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(iii) Period/date of data collection shall be clearly indicated.
(iv) The letter/application for environmental clearance shall quote the MOEF /
SEIAA file No. and also attach a copy of the letter.
(v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry / SEIAA shall be also
attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vi) The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter
and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and
instructions for the consultants issued by MOEF vide notification dated
03.03.2016 which is available on the website of this Ministry shall also be
followed.
(viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA-EMP report after
accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCI) /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. Name of the Consultant and the Accreditation details shall
be posted on the EIA-EMP Report as well as on the cover of the Hard Copy
of the Presentation material for EC presentation.
(ix) TORs' prescribed by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) shall
be considered for preparation of EIA-EMP report for the project in addition
to all the relevant information as per the 'Generic Structure of EIA' given in
Appendix III and III A in the EIA Notification,2006. Where the documents
provided are in a language other than English, an English translation shall
be provided. The draft EIA-EMP report shall be submitted to the State
Pollution Control Board of the concerned State for conduct of Public
Hearing. The SPCB shall conduct the Public Hearing/public consultation,
district-wise, as per the provisions of EIA notification, 2006. The Public
Hearing shall be chaired by an Officer not below the rank of Additional
District Magistrate. The issues raised in the Public Hearing and during the
consultation process and the commitments made by the project proponent
on the same shall be included separately in EIA-EMP Report in a separate
chapter and summarized in a tabular chart with financial budget (capital
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and revenue) along with time-schedule of implementation for complying
with the commitments made. The final EIA report shall be submitted to the
SEIAA Punjab for obtaining environmental clearance.
Item No. 172.07: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for manufacturing of Cement plant capacity (3,30,000 TPA) through 2 no's of Ball Mill having capacity 500 TPD each at Village Bajjoana, Tehsil Nathana, District Bathinda, Punjab by M/s Durga Cement Industries (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND/28423/2018).
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
M/s Durga Cement Industries has applied for issuance of TORs for
carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification
dated 14.09.2006 for manufacturing of Cement plant capacity (3,30,000 TPA) through
2 no's of Ball Mill having capacity 500 TPD each at Village Bajjoana, Tehsil Nathana,
District Bathinda, Punjab. The project of the promoter pertains to category 'B' and it
falls under category 3 (b)-Cement Plants of the Schedule appended to the said
Notification. The background of the case has already been enumerated in the agenda
of the instant meeting circulated through hard copy, email and dedicated WhatsApp
group i.e. SEAC (2017-2020).
In compliance to the decision taken by the SEAC in its 171st
meeting held on 24.09.2018, the Additional Details Sought (ADS) on the web portal
was raised on 05/10/2018 with the request to upload the reply to the aforesaid
observations, so as to enable the SEAC to proceed further in the matter.
The project proponent has submitted the reply on web portal
wherein he has attached the revised pre-feasibility report incorporating the correct co-
ordinates of the site.
The case could not be taken up in the 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 due to paucity of time. SEAC decided to defer the case and the same be
placed in the agenda of next meeting of SEAC as and when scheduled.
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Item No. 172.08: Application for issuance of ToRs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of educational institute namely "PTU Campus Bathinda" of Punjab Technical University located at Dabwali-Bathinda Road, Bathinda, Punjab by GZS PTU Campus Bathinda. (SIA/PB/NCP/22982/2018)
The SEAC was apprised that: -
GZS PTU Campus Bathinda has submitted an application for
issuance of ToRs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining environmental clearance
under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of educational institute namely
"PTU Campus Bathinda" located at Dabwali-Bathinda Road, Bathinda, Punjab by M/s
GZS PTU CAMPUS Bathinda. The project proponent submitted vide letter dated
31.07.2017 is as under: -
1) They had applied to SEIAA, for issuance of TOR under EIA Notification dated
14-09- 2006 for Expansion of the existing campus of Punjab Technical
University in the name & style "Giani Zail Singh, PTU Campus" at Dabwali-
Bathinda Road, Bathinda.
2) SEIAA observed that it is a case of violation of the provisions of EIA notification
dated 14-09-2006.
3) SEIAA also observed that as per amendment in notification vide No S.O. 804
(E) dated 14-03-2017, violation cases even of category "B" projects which are
granted Environmental Clearance by SEIAA are to appraised for grant of
Environmental Clearance only by the EAC and EC is to be granted at central
level.
4) The existing built up area of the University was 103977 m2 and university
started the construction work of new building without getting environmental
clearance. Being a case of violation of the provisions of EIA notification dated
14.09.2006 and as per amendment notification vide No S.O. 804 (E) dated 14-
03-2017, the application was submitted online vide proposal no.
IA/PB/NCP/67263/2017 on 07/08/2017 to MOEF&CC, for issuance of TORs for
obtaining Environmental Clearance for the project located at Dabwali-Bathinda
Road, Bathinda, Punjab.
It is further added here that, MoEF&CC issued amended notification dated
08.03.2018 wherein the power to decide the violation cases of category 'B' project have
been delegated to SEIAA & SEAC, which were earlier vested with MoEF&CC, New Delhi.
The notification while laying down the procedure, the para (4) & (5) prescribes as
under:-
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(4) The cases of violations will be appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee at
the Central level or State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee
constituted under sub-section (3)of section 3 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 with a view to assess that the project has been constructed at a site
which under prevailing laws is permissible and expansion has been done which
can run sustainably under compliance of environmental norms with adequate
environmental safeguards, and in case, where the findings of Expert Appraisal
Committee for projects under category A or State or Union territory level Expert
Appraisal Committee for projects under category B is negative, closure of the
project will be recommended along with other actions under the law.
(5) In case, where the findings of the Expert Appraisal Committee or State or Union
territory level Expert Appraisal Committee on point at sub-paragraph (4) above
are affirmative, the projects will be granted the appropriate Terms of Reference
for undertaking Environment Impact Assessment and preparation of
Environment Management Plan and the Expert Appraisal Committee or State or
Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee, will prescribe specific Terms of
Reference for the project on assessment of ecological damage, remediation plan
and natural and community resource augmentation plan and it shall be prepared
as an independent chapter in the environment impact assessment report by the
accredited consultants, and the collection and analysis of data for assessment of
ecological damage, preparation of remediation plan and natural and community
resource augmentation plan shall be done by an environmental laboratory duly
notified under the Environment(Protection) Act, 1986, or an environmental
laboratory accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and
Calibration Laboratories, or a laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research institution working in the field of environment.
MoEF&CC has transferred proposal no. IA/PB/NCP/67263/2017 dated
07/08/2017 to SEIAA vide proposal no. SIA/PB/NCP/22982/2018 on 28/03/2018 for
appraisal of the project in compliance to the amended notification dated 08.03.2018.
The brief summary of the project is as under: -
The total cost of the project is Rs. 40 Crore, which includes cost of land.
The total land for Institution is 143.94 acres.
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The total power requirement is about 1466.820 KW. Punjab State Power
Corporation Limited provides Power and Standby Generators are provided to run
emergency utilities like Water Supply, Sewage Treatment Plant and Lifts etc as well
as power backup. 02 No. 380 KVA and 160KVA has been provided.
Total strength of the Institutions is about 3500 students and staff. The domestic
water demand is worked out using water requirements of 135 liters per day per
person for residential population in Hostel & residential houses and for floating,
the requirement is 45 liters per day. The total water demand of the university is
about 357.5 KL/day. The source of water is surface water (Bathinda canal).
Fresh Water Requirement
S.No. SOURCE POPULATION @lpcd TOTAL (KLD)
1. Hostler 1400 135 189
2. Resident Staff 815 135 110
4. Floating 1300 45 58.5
TOTAL 3500 357.5
About 286 KLD of waste water is generated. Sewage Treatment Plants have been
already installed. The treated water is being used for plantation within the premises
and irrigation purpose as per karnal technology. There is thus no pollution of water
resources.
The detail of disposal arrangement of waste water is as under :-
The solid waste generated from the construction activities was effectively recycled
within the project.
The solid waste generated in the Institutes is mostly domestic waste. Thus there is
no problem of air pollution or Odour nuisance and flies etc. & soil contamination.
The detail calculation of waste generation is as under:_
S.No. Season Total waste water at the outlet of STP
For Flushing purposes
(KLD)
Green Area 6600 sqm
(KLD)
Karnal Technology
(KLD)
1. Summer 266 14 69 183
2. Winter 266 14 21 231 3. Rainy 266 14 6 246
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Sr. No.
CATEGORY OF WASTE
WASTE GENERATED WASTE GENERATED
(KG)
1. Municipal
Solid Waste
Hostetler’s 2200 @ 0.45 kg/capita/day 990
Visitors 1300 @ 0.20 kg/capita/day 260
2. E-waste Lump-sum/annum 100
3. Used oil Lump-sum/annum 150
(i) A door to door (hostels) collection system has been provided for collection
of domestic waste in the bins The local vendors will be hired to provide
separate colored bins for dry recyclables and Bio – Degradable waste.
Litter bin has been provided in open areas like parks etc.
(ii) Bio – Degradable wastes has been lifted by M/s JITF, Bathinda for final
disposal. Non-Bio degradable like papers, plastic, metals etc will be
segregated and stored into isolated place. E-waste will be stored as per e-
waste management rules 2011 and Used oil has been stored into Plastic
drum in isolated place.
Proponent has installed Noiseless generators as power backup. No other point
source of emissions like boiler, furnace etc. to run on fossil fuels, have been
provided. In view of this the Project does not create Air & Noise Pollution.
Rain Water Harvesting provision has been provided for recharging of the aquifer
as well as to meet some of the water demands.
19% energy will be saved by the following means: -
(i) by using 20W CFL/LED instead of 40 W tubes
(ii) by using solar lights on street lights
(iii) by using Energy savers on Fans & Sockets
The case was considered by the SEAC in the 167th meeting held on
26.05.2018 which was attended by the following on behalf of the project proponent:
(i) Sh. Rupinder Singh, AE (Civil).
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh M/s CPTL, Mohali, Environment Consultant.
The project proponent requested the SEAC that earlier the institute had
143.94 acres of land. Since, 70 acres land has been given to Maharaja Ranjit Singh
University and now only 73.94 acre land has been left with it which is less than 50 ha.
Also the built up area of the institute is less than 1.5 lac sqm. Therefore, now, they are
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not covered under the provisions of EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 and wanted to
withdraw their application.
The SEAC observed that project proponent has not submitted any
requisite document to prove his contention alongwith written request to withdraw the
application. After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to defer the case and ask the
project proponent to submit reply to the aforesaid observations before his request
could be considered.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEAC, aforesaid observation has
been conveyed to the project proponent through online ADS (additional detail sought)
facility available on the web portal.
The project proponent has now submitted reply to the observation which
was annexed as annexure with the agenda.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 170th meeting held on
28.07.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Jagdeep Singh Sidhu, S.D.E. & Rajindervir Singh, J.E.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
The project proponent submitted a copy of gazette dated 12.02.2015
wherein The Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University Act, 2014 has been
enacted and reiterated its earlier submission i.e. the institute had 143.94 acres of land,
out of which 70 acres of land has been given to Maharaja Ranjit Singh University and
now only 73.94-acre land has been left with it which is less than 50 ha. Also the built
up area of the institute is less than 1.5 lac sqm. Therefore, now, they are not covered
under the provisions of EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 and wanted to withdraw their
application.
The SEAC observed that the project proponent has not submitted any
document from which it has been proved that 70 acres' land out of 143.94 acres, has
been transferred to Maharaja Ranjit Singh University.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to defer the case till the project
proponent submits credible document which proves their contention regarding transfer
of the land to Maharaja Ranjit Singh University.
The project proponent submitted a reply as under: -
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"Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda was established by
the Govt. of Punjab in the year 2015 vide Punjab Act No. 05 of 2015. The
Constitution of the Board of Governors of the University is attached. The
Chairman of BOG is the Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab and Vice-Chairman is
the Principal Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Technical Education &
industrial Training and the decision of land transfer has been taken at Govt. level
in 2nd meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab as land is in
name of the Punjab Government as per revenue records, so no separate
notification has been issued. The issue of Construction of Buildings of the
University was taken up in the 2nd meeting of BOG of the University and the
Committee approved the Decision of Building Works Committee vide which the
buildings were planned in about 70 acres on both sides of Badal Road (copy of
plan and approval by Municipal Corporation, Bathinda attached). The project
proponent has also submitted that the Institute has made arrangements for rain
water harvesting and campus is lush green".
The request of the Institute to withdraw the application is placed
before SEAC for consideration.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 171st meeting of SEAC held on
24.09.2018. But, no one from the project proponent attended the said meeting.
However, the SEAC considered the reply submitted by the project proponent and
observed that the project proponent has yet to submit such documents from which it
can be conclusively established that part of the land (70 acres) out of total 143.94
acres, has been transferred to Maharaja Ranjit Singh University. Moreover, no
representative from the project proponent was there to present their case to justify
their contentions regarding non-applicability of EIA notification, 2006.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to defer the case, ask the
project proponent to submit some more credible documents to prove their contentions,
must attend the next meeting to present their case, so as to deliberate further w.r.t.
the pending application submitted by the project proponent. The case be placed in the
next meeting of SEAC as and when scheduled.
In compliance to the aforesaid decision taken by the SEAC, the Registrar,
Giani Zail Singh Campus, College of Engineering & Technology, Dabwali Road,
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Bathinda has been requested vide letter no 1361 dated 09/10/2018 to upload the reply
online to Additional Details Sought (ADS) on the web portal
(www.environmentclearance.nic.in) and also attend the next meeting of SEAC as &
when scheduled to present their case along with some more credible documents to
prove your contentions, so as to enable the SEAC to proceed further in the matter.
The project proponent has uploaded the reply on web portal which has
already been considered in the 171st meeting of SEAC held on 24.09.2018. However, he
has been requested vide email dated 24.10.2018 to attend the 172nd meeting of SEAC
to be held on 31.10.2018 to present their case along with some more credible
documents to prove your contentions, so as to enable the SEAC to proceed further in
the matter.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172ndmeeting held on
31.10.2018 and was attended by Dr. Gursharan Singh, Campus Director, Giani Zail
Singh Campus College of Engineering & Technology (GZSCSET), Bathinda.
SEAC asked the project proponent to submit document to prove
contention that part of the land (70 acres) out of total 143.94 acres, has been
transferred to Maharaja Ranjit Singh University. The project proponent submitted a
copy of memo no. 1608 /C-6/ECC/2018 dated 31.10.2018 written by the Director,
Technical Education & Industrial Training Department, Punjab addressed to Chairman,
SEAC, Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road, Patiala, self attested by Campus Director which
is reproduced as under: -
fJj dZf;nk iKdk j? fe frnkBh i?b f;zx e?g; ekbi nkc fJzihL n?vA
N?eB'b'ih, pfmzvk gzikp ;oeko dh wkbeh tkbh iawhB 143 a94 J/eV iawhB s/
;Ekfgs ehsk frnk j? ns/ iwKpzdh ftZu ek;seko d/ s'o s/ frnkBh i?b f;zx ekbi
nkc fJzihL n?v N?eL pfmzvk dk Bkw doi j? .
wjkokik oDihs f;zx gzikp N?eBheb :{Bhrof;Nh, pfmzvk dh
;EkgBk;kb 2014 ftZu gzikp ;oeko d/ n?eN BzL 5 nkc 2015 oKjh pfmzvk fty/
ehsh rJh j? fJ; :{Bhtof;Nh dh ;EkgBk Bkb frnkBh i?b f;zx e?gz; ekbi nkc
fJzihL n?v N?e pfmzvk fJ; :{Bhtof;Nh dh N?ohN'ohnb i{fo;fve;AB ftZu nkT[D
T[gozs fJ; :{Bhtof;Nh dk ez;NhfuT{N ekbi pD frnk j? . fJ; Bkb j[D frnkBh
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i?b f;zx e?gz; ekbi nkc fJzihL n?va N?eB'b'ih pfmzvk e'b pudk oepk 73 a94
J/eV j? .:{fBtof;Nh tZb' do;kfJnk j? fe d't/ ndkfonk e'b 50-50 j?eN/no s'
xZN oepk j'D ekoB B'Nhfce/;Ab FWSH 14 a9 a2006 nXhB Bjh nkT[d/ ns/ fJ;
bJh fJBK BzP fJBtkfJoBw?Nb ebhno?; dh b'V Bjh j? .
fJ; d/ ;Bw[Zy p/Bsh j? fe :{fBtof;Nh dh fJ; ;Ehsh Bz{ ;N/N b?tb
fJBtkfJoBw?NA fJzg?eN n;?;w?NA nEkoNh dh ;N/N n?e;goN ngo/iab ew/Nh e'b
fwsh 31 a10 a2018 BzP j'D tkbh whfNzr ftZu ftukod/ j'J/ c?;bk b?D dh feqgkbsk
ehsh ikt/ .
The Campus Director submitted that it has been clearly certified by the
competent authority that the area available with the GZSCSET is only 73.94 acre which
is less than 50 hectares. Further, they have total built up area of the project less than
1,50,000 sqm and thus is not covered under EIA Notification 14.09.2006. Hence, the
Campus is not required to obtain Environment Clearance. The Campus Director
requested SEAC to allow them to withdraw their application.
SEAC took the aforesaid letter on record. SEAC observed that Ministry of
Environment, Forests & Climate Change vide notification no S.O. 3252 (E) dated
22.12.2014 in respect of projects / activities falling under category 8(a) having built up
area>20,000 sqm. and <1,50,000 sqm. shall not include industrial shed, school,
college, hostel for educational institution, but such buildings shall ensure sustainable
environmental management, solid and liquid waste management, rain -water
harvesting and may use recycled materials such as fly-ash bricks. Further, Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi vide office memorandum F. No. 1--
2/2013-IA-III dated 09.06.2015 has clarified that the Notification No. S.O. 3252 (E)
dated 22.12.2014,which is applicable to category 8(a) projects only, provides
exemption to buildings of educational institutions including universities form obtaining
prior Environment Clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 subject
to sustainable environmental Management. In case of medical universities/institutes the
component of Hospitals will continue to require prior Environment Clearance.
After detailed deliberation, SEAC decided to recommend to SEIAA to allow
the Giani Zail Singh Campus College of Engineering & Technology to withdraw their
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application subject to the condition that Giani Zail Singh Campus College of Engineering
& Technology shall comply with the office memorandum issued vide F.No. 19-2/2013-
IA-III dated 09.06.2015 which provides exemption to the buildings of education
institutes including universities from obtaining prior Environmental Clearance under the
provisions of EIA notification, 2006 subject to the sustainable environmental
Management.
Item No.172.09: Application for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of affordable group housing project namely "The Address" located at Village Togan, New Chandigarh, Distt. SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab by M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/NCP/73658/2018)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
The project proponent has filed application for obtaining
Environment Clearance under EIA notification, 2006 for establishment of Affordable
Group Housing Project namely "The Address" at Village Togan, New Chandigarh,
Distt. SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab by M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. The
project is covered under category building construction 8 (a) of the Schedule
appended to the said notification.
After initial scrutiny of the online application, the following essential
details were sought online to which the project proponent has replied as under: -
S.No. EDS Points Reply
1. It has been observed that
change in land use has been
obtained for developing Mega
Residential Project by M/s.
Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for the
area of 155.90 acres and where
as affordable Group Housing
Project “The Address” is a part of
Mega Residential Project. The
Project namely “The Address” is
located at Village Togan, New
Chandigarh, Distt. S.A.S. Nagar,
Punjab and having the total plot
area of the project is 39659.19
M/s Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is developing
“Mega Integrated Residential
Township" for the area of 155.90
acres. But, net planned area of the
project is 104.825 acres (i.e.
Residential area of 36.44 acres, EWS
area of 7.17 acres, Affordable group
Housing 9.8 acres, Commercial area
of 3.84 acres, Roads, open spaces &
Utilities of 31.31 acres, Parks of 6.47
acres and Amenities of 9.79 acres).
Since the plot area is 104.825 acres
(i.e. 42.42 Ha) which is less than 50
Ha, thus, it does not attract the
provision of prior EIA Clearance as
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sqm sqm (or 9.80 acres).
Thus, please reply to the
following observations: -
Why M/s Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd is not
required to obtain the
environmental clearance for the
area development under
category 8 (b) of the schedule 1
of the EIA notification.
per the MoEF&CC Notification, 2006 &
its amendments. However, application
has been filed to PPCB for Consent to
Establish by Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
2. Permission of Competent
Authority for;
a) Water and Sewerage connection
i. A letter from concerned Local Body/Authority giving details about existing status of sewer connectivity and availability of water supply in the area and acceptance of Local Body for taking the quantity of sewage to be generated by the proposed project and providing the water supply.
ii. Existing position of public sewer and water supply line duly marked on the lay out map/plan
b) Collection of Solid waste
Application has been submitted to
CGWA for abstraction of ground
water.
1030 KLD of sewage will be generated
from the project which will be treated
in STP of 1100 KLD capacity based on
MBBR Technology within the project.
718 KLD of excess treated water will
be discharged to sewer of PCL,
Mullanpur which will in-turn will be
connected to GMADA sewer. MoU has
been signed by M/s. Address
Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. with M/s.
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure
Pvt. Ltd. for sewer connection. A copy
of the same has been submitted.
NOC has already been obtained from
GMADA by M/s. Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for sewer
connection. The trunk sewer is
already been touching the PCL,
Mullanour project from some areas.
M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
agrees to do the primary collection
and segregation of solid waste
generated from Affordable Group
Housing colony. Biodegradable waste
will be treated within the premises of
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M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
as per Solid Waste Management
Rules, 2016. Non-biodegradable and
hazardous waste will be disposed off
as per Solid Waste Management
Rules, 2016 by M/s. Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Application has been filed to GMADA
for solid waste disposal by M/s.
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure
Pvt. Ltd.
3. Availability of adequate land for
use of treated sewage and
plantation.
Land is not required for disposal of
excess treated water as MoU has
been signed with M/s. Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for
sewer connection with PCL which in-
turn will be connected to GMADA
sewer.
Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO, Mohali was requested vide email
dated 02.04.2018 to send the construction status of the project site. The construction
status report of the project site is awaited.
The case was placed in the agenda of 164th meeting of SEAC held on
10.04.2018 but could not be taken up due to paucity of time and was deferred.
The case was considered by SEAC in its 165th meeting held on
21.04.2018, which was attended by the following on behalf of project proponent:
(i) Sh Varun Jain, Sr. General Manager of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Ms Priyanka Madan, M/s ECO laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.,
Environment consultant of the promoter company.
SEAC was apprised that Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO, Mohali vide
email dated 09.04.2018 has sent the construction status of the site as under: -
"It is intimated that the proposed site of the project has already been visited by
AEE of his office on 23.03.2018, while processing the case of Consent to
Establish (CTE) applied by M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd and
Sh. Sukhjinder Singh, Vice President of the promoter company was contacted.
During the visit, it was observed as under-
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(i) The group housing project namely “The Address” is a part of the mega
project being developed by M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The proposed site of the group housing project is located in the revenue
estate of village Togan, Kharar, SAS Nagar
(ii) The promoter company has not yet started any construction activity of the
main project at the site and construction of only boundary wall of the project
has been started at the site by the promoter company.
(iii) As per the boundary limits shown by the representative of the promoter
company during visit, there is no MAH industry within a radius of 250 m from
the boundary of the proposed site of the project. There is no rice sheller/
saila plant/ stone crushing/ screening cum washing unit/hot mix
plant/cement unit etc. within a radius of 500 m from the boundary of the
project. However, there is one brick kiln namely M/s Gaurav Gulati BKO (old
name M/s Ashok Kumar Gulati BKO), village Togan, located within a radius of
500m of the proposed site of the project in village Togan.
Thereafter, before allowing the presentation, SEAC asked the project
proponent to clarify the total area & net plan area of the main area development
project namely Mega Integrated Residential Township being developed by M/s
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd of which proposed project is a part, to
ascertain as to whether area development project attracts provisions of EIA
Notification, 14.09.2006, or not.
To this query of SEAC, project proponent submitted that M/s Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is developing “Mega Integrated Residential
Township" for the area of 155.90 acres. But, net planned area of the project is 104.825
acres (i.e. Residential area of 36.44 acres, EWS area of 7.17 acres, Affordable group
Housing 9.8 acres, Commercial area of 3.84 acres, Roads, open spaces & Utilities of
31.31 acres, Parks of 6.47 acres and Amenities of 9.79 acres). Since, the plot area is
104.825 acres (i.e. 42.42 Ha) which is less than 50 Ha, thus, it does not attract the
provision of prior EIA Clearance as per the MoEF&CC Notification, 2006 & its
amendments. Separate application for obtaining consent to Establish by Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd has been filed to Punjab Pollution Control Board.
The SEAC was not satisfied from the reply of the project proponent as the
area of the project of Mega Integrated residential township has been mentioned to be
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155.90 acre in the application and as such, the area development project also requires
prior environmental clearance under category 8 (b) of the Schedule I of the EIA
Notification, 14.09.2006. To this, the project proponent sought some time to procure
some documents to clarify the query of SEAC.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to accept the request of project
proponent and defer the case & same to be placed in the next meeting.
The project proponent was requested vide letter no. 598 dated
08.05.2018 to submit the requisite documents to clarify the query of SEAC. But, no
reply has been received to this office so far.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 168th meeting of SEAC held on
22.06.2018. But, no one from the project proponent has attended the said meeting.
After detailed deliberation, the SEAC decided to defer the case in light of
Office Memorandum dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF&CC and the project proponent be
asked to submit its reply to the query raised by SEAC in its 165th meeting held on
21.04.2018.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEAC, aforesaid observation has
been conveyed to the project proponent through online ADS (additional detail sought)
facility available on the web portal.
The project proponent submitted reply to the observation which was
considered by the SEAC in its 170th meeting held on 28.07.2018 and the same was
attended by the following on behalf of the project proponent: -
(i) Sh. Sukhjinder Singh, General Manager (Operations) of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
The project proponent submitted a copy of approval letter no. 4439 dated
11.07.2018 issued by Chief Town Planner, Directorate Town & Counting Planning
Deptt., Punjab stating that residential project being developed in an area of 139.56
acre and layout plan of the said mega residential project has been approved. He
contended that though the total layout plan area of Mega Project is 139.56 acres but
the net plan area is 95 acres hence EC to the area development mega project is not
required. The contention of project proponent was found not tenable.
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To a query of SEAC regarding any documentary proof or letter of net
planned area as 95 acres, the project proponent sought time to submit the same to
prove his contention. The SEAC also observed that the project proponent has changed
the consultant but revised complete application alongwith Environment Management
Plan and other requisite documents have not been submitted so far.
After detailed deliberations, the SEAC decided to defer the case till such
time documentary evidence to prove his contention alongwith revised complete
application, Environment Management Plan and other requisite documents are
submitted by the project proponent.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEAC, aforesaid observation has
been conveyed to the project proponent through online ADS (additional detail sought)
facility available on the web portal.
Now, the project proponent has submitted that clarification regarding Net
Planning Area of the Project was obtained from the Divisional Town Planner, SAS
Nagar, Mohali, Punjab vide letter No. DTP/Mohali/2018/1299 dated 23/8/2018 which
clarifies that at this juncture the main promoter of the Mega Housing Project i.e. M/s.
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., can develop only 95.025 Acres and
hence not fall under the environment clearance for whole project because total area of
the project is less than 50 hectares. He has also submitted a copy of the aforesaid
letter alongwith the clarification and the contents of same are reproduced as under: -
1. Net Planning Area of Mega Residential Township "PCL Gateway" approval of
which has been granted to M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Limited
SC0 198 PCL House Sector 74 Chandigarh for development in revenue villages
Teera & Togan in Mullanpur LPA (New Chandigarh). At this stage, according to
layout plan of this Mega Township approved by Chief Town Planner, Punjab vide
his office memo no. 4439 CTP (Pb)/ MPM-161 dated 11.07.2018 is 95.025 Acres
only.
2. Affordable Group Housing has been proposed on a piece of 9.8-acre pocket
within
the Mega Township, the approval of Building Plans of which is still under
consideration.
3. Promoter Company shall be allowed to undertake residential or commercial
development in the planned area i.e. 95.025 acre only and no such development
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shall be allowed to be undertaken in 27.67-acre area kept reserved, for future
expansion, as per layout plan approved by Chief Town Planner, Punjab vide his
office memo no. 4439 CTP (Pb)/ MPM-161 dated 11.07.2018 unless revised
layout plan, zoning & building plans are approved by the Competent Authority.
4. This certificate has been issued for consideration at the level of State Expert
Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for grant of Environmental Clearance of this
Megaproject.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh Varun Jain, Admin Director, of the Promoter Company (M/s. Address
Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.).
(ii) Sh. Sukhjinder Singh, Vice president, M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd.
(iii) Sh. Sital Singh, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iv) Sh. Sandeep Singh, FAE, on behalf of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
To a query of SEAC, the project proponent stated that their net planned
area is 104.825 acres i.e. (95.025 acre + 9.8 acre). The affordable group Housing
project namely ‘Address’ is to be developed in an area of 9.8 acres whereas 27.67 acre
of area has been kept reserved for which Department of Town & Country Planning,
Mohali has restricted to the project proponent from making any development activity
unless revised layout plan, zoning & building plans are approved by the Competent
Authority. Hence, till the approval of the revised layout plans, they cannot undertake
any construction in the reserved area. In case at any stage, the total area will be more
than the statutory limits of 50 ha, the area development promoters (M/s Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd.) will obtain the environment clearance for whole of
the area development project.
SEAC observed that it is true that the net planned area of the project is 104.825
acres. However, lay-out plan has been approved for an area of 139.56 acre which is
more than 50 Ha. The promoters for both the projects are different and it will be
difficult at later stage to get the compliance for obtaining of environment clearance by
the area development promoter (M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd.).
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After the planning of the reserved area, the total area will be more than 50 ha, which
will require the Environment Clearance, sooner or later. Therefore, the main project
promoter for the area development (M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd.)
should also apply for obtaining the environment clearance.
To this, the project proponent (M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.)
intimated that the conceptual plans including the reserved area for the area
development project have already been prepared for total area and an application for
obtaining environment clearance has been submitted by M/s Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure (P) Ltd. which is under the consideration of SEIAA. The representative of
M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd. seconded the above statement.
Environmental Engineer, SEIAA confirmed that the application for the total area
development project has been received which is under scrutiny.
The representative of the M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. pleaded that
both the projects have separate entities and they may be granted environment
clearance independent of the area development project as the bankers and other
departments with whom they have submitted applications are seeking this document
for completing their paper work. Thereafter, SEAC allowed the project proponent to
present the salient features of the project and Environment Consultant of the project
proponent presented the same as under: -
S.No. Project Details 1. Type of Project Affordable Group Housing
2. Category 8 (a) 3. Total Project land Area 39659.19 sqm (or 9.8 acres)
4. Built-up Area 111480.72 sqm 5. No. of Dwelling Units 1228 Nos. 6. Population 6140 persons
As per Master Plan of GMADA, project site falls within the Residential zone.
The total estimated cost of the project is Rs. 286.40 Crores.
The total water requirement will be 887 KLD which includes domestic water
demand @ 829 KLD and green area demand @ 58 KLD. However, net fresh water
requirement will be 614 KLD which will be met through bore well (1 No.).
The total wastewater generation from the project will be 663 KLD (keeping in view
of the quantities of the wet weather flow). Black stream will be 60 % of the total
generation = 589 KLD whereas Grey Stream will be 40 % of the total generation =
392 KLD. Thus for treatment of Black Stream, STP of capacity 700 KLD based on
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SBR Technology and for Grey stream, STP of capacity 400 KLD based on on MBBR
technology shall be provided.
The treated waste water will be used in three different seasons as under: -
(i) In summer season, the project proponent has proposed to utilize 215 KL/day
of treated wastewater for flushing purpose, 58 KLD for green area and
remaining 390 KLD into sewer of PCL, Mullanpur, which will be connected to
GMADA sewer.
(ii) In winter season, 215 KL/day of treated wastewater for flushing purpose, 19
KLD for green area and remaining 429 KLD into sewer of PCL, Mullanpur,
which will be connected to GMADA sewer.
(iii) In rainy season, 215 KL/day of treated wastewater for flushing purpose, 5
KLD for green area and remaining 443 KLD into sewer of PCL, Mullanpur,
which will be connected to GMADA sewer.
(iv) About 10562 sqm area has been earmarked for green area development at
site.
(v) GMADA vide Memo no. 40 dated 05.01.2018 addressed to “M/s Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd., SCO 198, Sector 7-C, Chandigarh has
intimated that GMADA will account for the water supply demand, sewerage as
well as storm water drainage of their project namely M/s Innovative Housing
& Infrastructure (P) Ltd. (as per the norms prescribed by Govt. of India, in
the manuals of water supply & sewerage) published by CPHEEO, while
designing the trunk services to be laid by GMADA on peripheral grid roads of
New Chandigarh, Master Plan .However, connection of various services to the
project with GMADA trunk services will be allowed only after these services as
commissioned by GMADA in due course of time. Till then, the project
proponent has to make his own arrangement.
(vi) The project proponents of M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. & M/s
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd. has signed the Memorandum of
Understanding on 23/03/2018 wherein M/s Innovative Housing &
Infrastructure (P) Ltd has allowed M/s Address Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. to
discharge their treated waste water generated from the STP of Address
project @694 KLD into main sewer line of their Project.
About 2456 kg/day of solid waste will be generated. Garbage chute system will be
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provided. The solid waste shall be duly segregated into biodegradable and non-
biodegradable components. A separate area will be earmarked for segregation of
solid waste. Biodegradable waste will be composted by use of Mechanical
Composter. Inert waste will be dumped to authorized dumping site. The recyclable
waste shall be sold to resellers.
Total Power requirement of 6500 KVA to be provided by Punjab State Power
Corporation Limited. Total 5 DG sets of total capacity (1 x 1010 KVA & 2 of 240 KVA
& 2 X 125 KVA) has been proposed for standby use for emergency purposes.
Solar panels have been proposed on the roof top of the tower. The total area
covered by solar panels is 30% of roof area i.e. 3450 sqm which will generate
approx. 345 KW of power generation.
8 Rain Water Recharging pits have been proposed for artificial rain water recharge
within the project premises.
Used oil to be generated from the DG sets will be stored in HDPE tanks and sold to
the authorized recyclers in the region.
The ambient air, ambient noise, soil and ground water monitoring has been got
done for all the parameters as per the prescribed norms. The concentration of all
the parameters is found in the permissible limits.
For implementation of EMP, Rs. 228.5 Lakhs as capital cost, Rs.7.5 lacs/annum as
recurring cost, Rs.5.90 lacs/ for monitoring purpose will be incurred in construction
phase whereas in operation phase, Rs. 11 lacs/ annum as recurring cost will be
incurred and Rs.6.90 lacs/ for monitoring purpose will be spent.
Mr. Ankit Sidana (Director) of M/s. Address Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. will be
responsible for implementation of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) for 5 years
and after that the welfare society of project along with Environment Management
Cell will be responsible for the same. Rs. 30 Lakhs has planned to be spend towards
CSR activities. The following activities have been proposed to be covered under
CSR:
a) Tree Plantation in nearby villages like Togan, Tira, and Dhanas.-Rs. 10 Lakhs.
b) Tie-up with NGO in promoting social awareness like saving and well-upbringing
of girl child, girl education, etc.- Rs. 10 Lakhs.
c) Provision of solar street lights in Village Togan and Tira- Rs. 10 Lakhs.
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SEAC observed that this project is a part of area development project of
155.90 acres being developed by M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd. and
whole of the waste water disposal arrangement is dependent upon the main project.
The GMADA has yet to provide the sewer in the vicinity. In case, the GMADA will not
able to lay sewer in the area what will be the alternative arrangement for the disposal
of treated waste water.
To this, the project proponent stated that being the Mega project, as per the
conditions of MOU, GMADA has to provide the sewer in two months once the layout
plans are approved by CTP, Punjab. Thus, by the time, the construction at the project
site will begin, sewer facility may be available there. SEAC was not satisfied and asked
for the alternate arrangement as a standby in case of non laying of sewer by the
GMADA. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh, Vice President, the representative of M/s Innovative
Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd. assured that they will reserve six acres of land for
utilization of treated effluent for this project (The Address) till the sewer will be laid in
the area. He further assured to submit the details of land to be reserved for this
purpose and to submit undertaking to the effect that this land will not be used for any
other purpose or be sold till the laying/connection of their outlet with the GMADA
sewer.
SEAC made it clear to the project proponent that in case, environment
clearance is not granted to the main area development project being developed by M/s
Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd., due to any reason, then the environment
clearance, if granted to this project will be cancelled automatically.
After detailed deliberations and in view of clarification given by Divisional Town
Planner, SAS Nagar, Mohali vide his letter dated 23/08/2018, and Commitment given
by the Project proponent M/s Address Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and the promoter of main
area development project M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) ltd., it was
decided by SEAC to award ‘Silver Grading’ to the project proposal and forward the case
to SEIAA with the recommendation to grant environmental clearance for establishment
of group housing project namely “The Address” in an area of 39659.19 Sqm having
built up are of 11480.72 Sqm with other details as mentioned in Form–1 subject to
following conditions:
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(i) that M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) ltd. shall obtain environment
clearance for the main area development project for which their application is under
consideration with SEIAA.
(ii) that in case environment clearance is not granted for the main area development
project to M/s Innovative Housing & Infrastructure (P) Ltd., then the environment
clearance, if granted, to M/s Address Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for the project named
“The Address” shall automatically stand cancelled and M/s Address Infrastructure
Pvt. Ltd. shall not be entitled for any legal or financial claim on account of
cancellation of environment clearance granted to them.
(iii) that the project proponent M/s Address Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. shall submit a legally
enforceable affidavit/undertaking that land measuring 6 acres shall be reserved for
utilization of the treated domestic waste water for plantation and the said land shall
neither be used for any other purpose nor shall it be sold till the sewer line is laid by
GAMADA & permission is granted by the competent authority to discharge the
treated domestic waste water into the sewer line.
PART-A – Specific Conditions:
I. Pre-Construction Phase
(i) “Consent to establish” shall be obtained from Punjab Pollution Control Board
under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the
Ministry of Environment & Forests / State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority before the start of any construction work at site.
(ii) All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting
construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase.
(iii) The approval of competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of
the buildings due to earthquakes, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc. as
per National Building Code including protection measures from lightning.
(iv) Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site
with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile
toilets, mobile STP, disposal of waste water & solid waste in an environmentally
sound manner, safe drinking water, medical health care, crèche etc. The housing
may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion
of the project.
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(v) The project proponent shall comply with siting criteria, standard operating
practices, code of practice and guidelines if any prescribed by the
SPCB/CPCB/MoEF&CC for such type of projects.
(vi) The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent
shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these
features vis-a-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of
the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
(vii) Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the
State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study
area.
II. Construction Phase:
(i) All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture / landscape development within the project site.
(ii) Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighbouring communities and be disposed off after taking the necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people with the approval of competent authority. The project proponent will comply with the provisions of Construction & Demolition Waste Rules, 2016. Dust, smoke & debris prevention measures such as wheel washing, screens, barricading and debris chute shall be installed at the site during construction including plastic / tarpaulin sheet covers for trucks bringing in sand & material at the site.
(iii) Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous material, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses. The dump sites for such material must be secured, so that they should not leach into the groundwater.
(iv) Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site and other machinery to be used during construction should be in good condition and should conform to applicable air emission standards.
(v) The project proponent shall use only treated sewage/wastewater for construction activities and no fresh water for this purpose will be used. A proper record in this regard should be maintained and available at site.
(vi) Fly ash based construction material should be used in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and as amended on August, 2003 and notification No. S.O. 2804 (E) dated 03.11.2009.
(vii) Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of ready mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices.
(viii) Adequate treatment facility for drinking water shall be provided, if required.
(ix) The project proponent shall provide electromagnetic flow meter at the outlet of the water supply, outlet of the STP and any pipeline to be used for re-using the treated wastewater back into the system for flushing and for horticulture
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purpose/green etc.
(x) The project proponent will provide plumbing system for reuse of treated wastewater for flushing/ HVAC/ other purposes etc. and colour coding of different pipe lines carrying water/wastewater from different sources / treated wastewater as follows:
Sr.No. Nature of the Stream Color code
a) Fresh water Blue Color
b) Untreated wastewater from Toilets/ urinal (WC
waste having odors & high e-coli / f-coli) & from
Kitchen (Utensil washing containing high Oil &
Grease, vegetable residues, soft drinks / milk/ tea
residue and concentrated cleansing agents like
dishwasher &detergents etc.)
Black color
c) Untreated wastewater from Toilets/ urinal (WC
waste having odors & high e-coli / f-coli) & from
Kitchen (Utensil washing containing high Oil &
Grease, vegetable residues, soft drinks / milk/ tea
residue and concentrated cleansing agents like
dishwasher & detergents etc.)
Grey color
d) Reject water streams from RO plants & AC
condensate (this is to be implemented wherever
centralized AC system and common RO has been
proposed in the Project). Further, in case of
individual houses/establishment this proposal may
also be implemented wherever possible.
White color
e) Treated wastewater (for reuse only for plantation
purposes) from the STP treating black water
Green
f) Treated wastewater (for reuse for flushing purposes
or any other activity except plantation) from the STP
treating grey water
Green with
strips
g) Storm water Orange Color
(xi) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.
(xii) Separation of drinking water supply and treated sewage supply should be done by the use of different colors.
(xiii) (a) Adequate steps shall be taken to conserve energy by limiting the use of glass, provision of proper thermal insulation and taking measures as
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prescribed under the Energy Conservation Building Code and National Building Code, 2005 on Energy conservation.
(b) Solar power plant by utilizing atleast 30% of the open roof top area in the premises shall be installed for utilizing maximum solar energy. Also, solar lights shall be provided as proposed for illumination of common areas instead of CFL lights or any other conventional light/bulbs.
(xiv) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should conform to the provisions of Diesel Generator Set Rules prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(xv) Chute system, separate wet & dry bins at ground level and for common areas for facilitating segregation of waste, collection centre and mechanical composter (with a minimum capacity of 0.3kg/tenement/day) shall be provided for proper collection, handling, storage, segregation, treatment and disposal of solid waste.
(xvi) A rainwater harvesting plan shall be designed where the re-charge bores (minimum one per 5000 sqm of built up area) shall be provided. Recharging wells for roof top run-off shall have provision of adequate treatment for removing suspended matter etc. before recharging as per the CGWA guidelines. Run-off from areas other than roof top such as green areas and roads/pavement etc. may also be recharged but only after providing adequate treatment to remove suspended matter, oil & grease etc. and ensuring that rainwater being recharged from these areas is not contaminated with pesticides, insecticides, chemical fertilizer etc.
(xvii) The project proponent should fence the storage tank properly and in addition to this, the boundary wall shall be constructed at last stage or atleast 2 feet high opening in the boundary wall be provided at ground level to allow adequate passage to the surface run off during construction phase.
(xviii) Green belt of adequate width as proposed shall be provided so as to achieve attenuation factor conforming to the day & night standards prescribed for residential land use. The open spaces inside the plot should be suitably landscaped and covered with vegetation of indigenous species/variety. A minimum of one tree for every 80 sqm of land shall be planted and maintained. The existing trees may be counted for this purpose. Preference should be given to planting native species. Where the trees need to be cut, compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (i.e. planting of three trees for every one tree that is cut) shall be done with the obligation to continue maintenance.
(xix) The respective project proponent shall discourage the installation of R.O. plants in their projects in order to save the wastage in form of RO reject. However, in case the requirement of installing RO plant is utmost necessary then the rejected stream from the RO shall be separated and shall be utilized by storing the same within the particular component i.e. (Tower/Mall) or in a common place in the project premises.
(xx) The project proponent shall also adopt the new/innovating technologies and made a part of the environmental management plans like less water discharging
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taps (faucet with aerators)/urinals with electronic sensor system /water less urinals / twin flush cisterns/ sensor based alarming system for overhead water storage tanks so as to reduce the water consumption/ground water abstraction in their Building Construction & Industrial projects.
III. Operation Phase and Entire Life
i) “Consent to operate” shall be obtained from Punjab Pollution Control Board under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests / State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority at the time of start of operation.
ii) The total water requirement for the project will be 887 KL/day, out of which 614 KL /day shall be met through own tubewell and remaining 273 KL/day through recycling of treated wastewater.
iii) a) The total wastewater generation from the project will be 663 KL/day, which will be treated in a separate STPs (for black water and grey water) to be installed within the project premises. As proposed, reuse of treated wastewater and discharge of surplus treated wastewater shall be as per the details mentioned under the salient features.
b) Storage tank of adequate capacity shall be provided for the storage of treated wastewater and all efforts shall be made to supply the same for construction purposes.
iv) The project proponent shall ensure safe drinking water supply to the habitants.
v) The wastewater generated from swimming pool(s) shall not be discharged and the same shall be reused within the premises for purposes such as horticulture, HVAC etc.
vi) A proper record regarding groundwater abstraction, water consumption, its reuse and disposal shall be maintained on daily basis and shall maintain a record of readings of each such meter on daily basis.
vii) Rainwater harvesting/recharging systems shall be operated and maintained properly as per CGWA guidelines.
viii) The facilities provided for collection, segregation, handling, on site storage & processing of solid waste such as chute system, wet & dry bins, collection centre & mechanical composter etc. shall be properly maintained. The collected solid waste shall be segregated at site. The recyclable solid waste shall be sold out to the authorized vendors for which a written tie-up must be done with the authorized recyclers. Organic waste shall be composted by mechanical composters with a minimum capacity of 0.3kg/tenement/day and the inert solid waste shall be sent to the concerned collection centre of integrated municipal solid waste management facility of the area. A proper record in this regard shall be maintained.
ix) Hazardous waste/E-waste should be disposed off as per Rules applicable and
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with the necessary approval of the Punjab Pollution Control Board.
x) Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining the proposed project site must be avoided. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be utilized.
xi) The project proponent before allowing any occupancy shall obtain completion and occupancy certificate from the Competent Authority and submit a copy of the same to the SEIAA, Punjab.
xii) The green belt along the periphery of the plot shall achieve attenuation factor conforming to the day and night noise standards prescribed for residential land use.
xiii) Solar power plant and other solar energy related equipments shall be operated and maintained properly.
xiv) A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms should be prepared incorporating details about machinery of air conditioning, lifts, lighting, building materials, R & U Factors etc. and submitted to the respective Regional office of MoEF, the Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB/SEIAA in three months time.
PART B – General Conditions :
I. Pre-Construction Phase
i) This environmental clearance will be valid for a period of seven years from the date of its issue or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
ii) The project proponent should advertise in at least two local newspapers widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The advertisement should be made within seven days from the day of issue of the clearance letter and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab.
iii) The project proponent shall obtain permission from the CGWA for abstraction of groundwater & digging of borewell(s) and shall not abstract any groundwater without prior written permission of the CGWA, even if any borewell(s) exist at site.
iv) The project proponent shall obtain CLU from the competent authority if applicable.
v) A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zilla Parishad/ Municipal Corporation, Urban local body and the local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions / representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be put on the website of the Company by the proponent.
II. Construction Phase
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i) The project proponent shall adhere to the commitments made in the Environment Management Plan for the construction phase and Corporate Social Responsibility & shall spend minimum amount of Rs 228.5 Lacs as capital cost, Rs.7.5 lacs/annum as recurring cost & Rs. 5.9 Lacs per annum as monitoring cost and Rs.30 Lacs towards CER activities as proposed in addition to the amount to be spent under the provisions of the Companies Act 1956.
III. Operation Phase and Entire Life
i) a) The entire cost of the environmental management plan will continue to be borne by the project proponent until the responsibility of environmental management plan is transferred to the occupier/residents society under proper MOU under intimation to SEIAA, Punjab. The project proponent shall spend minimum amount of Rs. 11 lacs/ annum as recurring cost and Rs.6.90 lacs/ for monitoring purpose as proposed in the EMP.
a) The project proponent shall comply with the provisions contained in this Ministry's OM vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1stMay 2018, as applicable, regarding Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). The project proponent shall adhere to the commitments made in the proposal for CER activities for spending atleast minimum amount of Rs. 30 Lacs towards CER activities. However, CER activities shall strictly be in accordance with the activities listed out in the OM dated 01.05.2018. The amount to be spent on CER activities shall be proportionate to the amount spent on project & such activities shall run parallel to the project execution. All the activities must be completed with the completion of the project.
ii) The diesel generator sets to be provided shall conform to the provisions of Diesel Generator Set Rules prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The exhaust pipe of DG set if installed must be minimum 10 m away from the building or in case it is less than 10 m away, the exhaust pipe shall be taken upto 3 m above the building.
PART-C – Conditions common for all the three phases i.e. Pre-Construction Phase, Construction Phase and Operation Phase & Entire Life:
(i) Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
(ii) A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation phase of the project.
(iii) Construction of the STP, solid waste, e-waste, hazardous waste, storage facilities tubewell, DG Sets, Utilities etc, earmarked by the project proponent on the layout plan, should be made in the earmarked area only. In any case the position/location of these utilities should not be changed later-on.
(iv) The environmental safeguards contained in the application of the promoter / mentioned during the presentation before State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee should be implemented in letter and spirit.
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(v) Ambient air & noise levels should conform to prescribed standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air quality, noise especially during worst noise generating activities, water quality and soil should be periodically monitored during construction phase as well as operation & entire life phase as per the MoEF&CC guidelines and all the mitigation measures should be taken to bring down the levels within the prescribed standards.
(vi) All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall be obtained, by project proponents from the competent authorities including Punjab Pollution Control Board and from other statutory bodies as applicable. The project proponent shall also obtain permission from the NBWL, if applicable.
(vii) The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab reserves the right to add additional safeguards/ measures subsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of the environmental clearance under the provisions of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguards/ measures in a time bound and satisfactory manner.
(viii) A proper record showing compliance of all the conditions of environmental clearance shall be maintained and made available at site at all the times.
(ix) The project proponent shall also submit half yearly compliance reports in respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms & conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard & soft copies) to the respective Regional office of MoEF, the Zonal Office of CPCB, the SPCB and SEIAA, Punjab on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year.
(x) Officials from the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh / State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee / Punjab Pollution Control Board who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities and documents / data by the project proponents during their inspection. A complete set of all the documents submitted to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority should be forwarded to the APCCF, Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh.
(xi) In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab.
(xii) Environmental clearance is subject to final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project and decisions of any Competent Court, to the extent applicable.
(xiii) The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office of
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MoEF&CC, SEIAA, Punjab the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteria pollutant levels for all the parameters of NAAQM standards shall be monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of the company in the public domain.
(xiv) The project proponent shall submit action plan specifying the timeline for completion of activities under Corporate Social Environment Responsibility to the concerned Regional office of Punjab Pollution Control Board for the monitoring of the same, within 30 days from the date of issuance of the environmental clearance letter.
(xv) The inlet and outlet point of natural drain system should be maintained with adequate size of channel for ensuring unrestricted flow of water. The unpaved area shall be more than or equal to 20% of the recreational open spaces.
(xvi) Environmental Management Cell shall be formed during operation phase which will supervise and monitor the environment related aspects of the project.
(xvii) The plantation should be provided as per SEIAA guidelines and as per notification dated 09.12.2016 issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi.
(xviii) The project proponent shall not use any chemical fertilizer /pesticides /insecticides and shall use only Herbal pesticides/insecticides and organic manure in the green area.
Item No. 172.10: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of new unit for manufacturing of Steel ingots/billets @ 1,40,000 TPA and MS Bars, Round, flats, TMT bars, wire rod @ 1,25,000 TPA in the revenue estate of Village Lakhowal, Near Power Grid, Kohara, District- Ludhiana, Punjab M/s Renny Alloys Pvt. Ltd., (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND /28985 /2018)
The SEAC was apprised that: -
M/s Renny Alloys Pvt. Ltd., has filed online application issuance of
TORs for establishment of new unit for manufacturing of Steel ingots/billets @
1,40,000 TPA and MS Bars, Round, flats, TMT bars, wire rod @ 1,25,000 TPA by
installing an induction furnace having capacity 25 TPH, Concast Machine, VD, LFR and
a rolling mill in the revenue estate of Village Lakhowal, Near Power Grid, Kohara,
District- Ludhiana, Punjab.
The project of the promoter pertains to category 'B' and it falls under
category 3(a) - Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) of the Schedule
appended to the said notification. The project proponent submitted details of the
project, Form 1 and other documents.
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The project is covered under public consultation and hence required
public hearing. The project also requires comprehensive Terms of References (TOR)
addressing all relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) report in respect of project or activity for which
environmental clearance is sought.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Amit Kumar, General Manager, of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, EIA Coordinator/FAE, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iii) Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE. M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
The SEAC was apprised that Environmental Engineer, PPCB, Regional
Office-I, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Ludhiana was requested vide e-mail dated
21.10.2018 to send the construction status of the project alongwith physical structures
within 500 mtr radius of the site and also intimate as to whether site is in Critical
Polluted Area. Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO-1, Ludhiana vide email dated
30.10.2018 has reported that the project site was visited by him alongwith AEE of his
office on 29.10.2018 & it was observed as under:
1. The project proponent has not started any construction activity at site.
2. There exist a Peer Jahar Bali Dargah at the backside of the proposed site located at
a distance of about 300 mtr.
3. At the front side of the proposed site, there is a 220 KVA PSPCL grid & office.
However, no high tension wire is passing over the proposed site.
4. Adjoining on the right hand side of the proposed site, there is an empty four walled
plot, in which no activity could be seen.
5. No approved residential colony/lal lakir of any village could be seen from the
proposed site.
6. Various industrial units mainly comprising of cot spin, induction, pyrolysis, ayurvedic
pharmacy etc. falls within 500 mtrs of the proposed site.
Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE submitted authority letter dated 30.10.2018 wherein he has
been authorized by Sh. Sital Singh, CEO of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh to present the case
before SEAC. The same was taken on record by the SEAC.
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The Environment Consultant of the project proponent intimated that the project
site is not located within the 5 km radius of Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life
(Protection) Act, 1972, Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution
Control Board from time to time, Notified Eco-sensitive areas or Inter-State boundaries
and international boundaries. Hence, the general conditions of EIA Notification, 2006
are not applicable for this project. To a specific query of SEAC, the environmental
consultant shown a copy of toposheet and intimated that the site is at a distance of
5.67 KM from the Municipal Limits. However, he failed to submit any certification to this
effect from the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana.
SEAC observed that the Ludhiana City was earlier declared Critical
Polluted Area in year 2010 and a temporary moratorium was imposed for the
consideration of the projects requiring prior environmental clearance which are to be
located in CPAs as identified by the CPCB. Later on 15.02.2011 this moratorium was
lifted. But, the MoEF&CC vide OM dated 17.09.2013, has re-imposed the moratorium in
the Ludhiana City. The MoEF&CC reconsidered the matter & vide OM dated 10.06.2014,
decided to keep the above moratorium in abeyance. It has now been come to the
notice that the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in the matter of Original Application No.
100 of 2014 titled as Dr. A. Kishan Rao & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. vide orders
dated 16.11.2017 has set aside the office memorandum dated 10th June, 2014 keeping
the moratorium in 2013 in abeyance and ordered that moratorium imposed in 2013
shall continue to be in force.
SEAC observed that the project proponent claimed that the site is at 5.67
KM from the Municipal Limit, which is a boundary line case and the confirmation of the
distance from Municipal Corporation is required to be confirmed so as to decide the
applicability of the General Condition.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided that before considering the
application, the project proponent shall submit a certificate from Municipal Corporation
Ludhiana clearly mentioning the exact distance of the site from the Municipal Limits of
Ludhiana city so as to decide the applicability of general conditions as mentioned in EIA
Notification, 2006 and to decide the competency for receiving and deciding application.
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Item No. 172.11: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion in existing steel manufacturing unit having existing capacity of 36,000 TPA of Steel ingots/billets to 1,68,000 TPA by replacing existing induction furnace of 2 X 3TPH & 5TPH capacities with 2 no’s of induction furnaces of capacity 20 TPH each and Concast Machine & a Rolling Mill at G.T. Road, Sirhind Side, Tehsil- Amloh, Mandi Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab by M/s. Bansal Alloys & Metals Pvt. Ltd (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND/29493/2018)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
M/s. Bansal Alloys & Metals Pvt. Ltd has filed online application issuance of TORs
for expansion in existing steel manufacturing unit having existing capacity of
36,000 TPA of Steel ingots/billets to 1,68,000 TPA by replacing existing induction
furnace of 2 X 3TPH & 5TPH capacities with 2 no’s of induction furnaces of capacity
20 TPH each and Concast Machine & a Rolling Mill at G.T. Road, Sirhind Side,
Tehsil- Amloh, Mandi Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
The project of the promoter pertains to category 'B' and it falls under category 3(a)
- Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) of the Schedule appended to the
said notification. The project proponent submitted details of the project, Form 1
and other documents.
The project is covered under public consultation and hence required public hearing.
The project also requires comprehensive Terms of References (TOR) addressing all
relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) report in respect of project or activity for which environmental
clearance is sought.
Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Fatehgarh Sahib was requested
vide letter no.1370 dated 23.10.2018 requested to visit the project site and send
the report on the following: -
1. Execution / Construction status of proposed expansion if any made by the
industry & details thereof.
2. Status of the Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate under the Water Act,
1974 & Air Act, 1981 of the existing unit / proposed expansion in question.
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3. Present compliance status of the existing unit under the Water Act, 1974 & Air
Act, 1981. In case of any violations, details thereof be provided.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Vijay Kumar, Director of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sital Singh, EIA Coordinator/FAE, M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iii) Sh. R.S. Rana, FAE. M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
It was apprised to the SEAC that Environment Engineer, Regional
Office of Punjab Pollution Control Board, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib vide email dated
30.10.2018 has sent the construction status report of the project, which is given as
under:
1. The industry has not started any construction activity for the proposed expansion
of the existing steel manufacturing unit having existing capacity of 36000 TPA of
steel ingots / billets to 168000 TPA of steel ingots / billets.
2. The industry was earlier granted consents under the Water Act, 1974 vide no.
CTOW/varied/FGS/2018/7787318 dated 30/06/2018 under the Water Act, 1974
valid upto 30/09/2022 and vide no. CTOA/varied/FGS/2018/7787338 dated
30/06/2018 both valid upto 30/06/2019 for the manufacturing of Steel
Ingots/billets @ 120 TPD by operating 2 no. induction furnace of capacity 3 TPH
each and 1 no. of induction furnace of capacity 5 TPH, Concast plant under
Orange Category as Medium Scale unit alongwith special conditions mentioned as
under:
i. The industry shall ensure that the concentration of the suspended matter in
the flue gas emissions does not exceed 150 mg/Nm3.
ii. The industry shall interlock its Air Pollution Control Device (APCD) with
furnace to ensure its regular operations.
iii. The industry will upgrade its emissions collection system and APCD as per
the recommendation of PSCST, Chandigarh within the latest time limits
afforded to the industry by the Board i.e 30.06.2018.
iv. The industry will submit completion certificate of its containment-cum- air
Pollution Control device (APCD) to control particulate emissions from their
induction furnace from PSCST.
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v. The industry shall ensure that it will not emit the black smoke at any time,
under any circumstances.
vi. This consent is valid for manufacturing of steel ingots, metal roll and
castings @ 82 TPD by using melting scrap @ 91 TPD.
vii. The industry shall be liable to obtain environmental clearance as required
under the EIA notification dated 14/9/2006, in case of increase in the
production capacity further.
3. Further, the industry was granted NOC expansion for installing Concast plant
followed by rolling mill for manufacturing of HR strips, TMT bars @ 120 TPD vide
no. CTE/Ext/FGS/2018/7825628 dated 30/6/2018, which is valid upto 28/8/2019.
During visit, it was found that the industry has already installed the proposed
Concast plant and is in process of installing rolling mill for which it had obtained
NOC expansion as mentioned above. During visit, it was found that the industry
has constructed a new shed for installment of rolling mill, which was under
progress as observed during visit. The industry is also in the process of installing
3 no. tanks as seen during the visit. The representative of the industry informed
that these tanks will be used for re-circulation of water that will be used in
proposed rolling mill. The representative of the industry certifies that no
construction has been done regarding up-gradation of its induction furnaces as
applied for expansion.
4. Furthermore, the industry has installed spark arrestor and cyclone followed by
bag house filter as APCD with its induction furnace of capacity 5.0 TPH and 3
TPH separately. The industry has also provided twin spark arrestor followed by
bag house filter as APCD with 2nd no. induction furnace of capacity 3 TPH.
However, the industry has not upgraded its emissions collection system and
APCD as per the recommendation of PSCST and accordingly has not submitted
completion certificate of its containment-cum- air Pollution Control device (APCD)
to control particulate emissions from their induction furnace from PSCST as per
one of the special conditions mentioned in the varied consent granted to the
industry. The industry was earlier granted authorization for collection, Storage
and Disposal of hazardous waste under category no. 35.1 @ 27 TPA, valid upto
30/6/2021.
5. No issue regarding any violation/complaint made against the industry is pending
with their office as such, the industry is complying with Environmental laws.
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The SEAC perused the aforesaid report of the Regional office. The project
proponent with respect to the above observation of Regional Office has stated that the
said installations are not part of the proposed expansion and they had already obtained
the NOC for expansion from the Punjab Pollution Control Board for installing Concast
plant followed by rolling mill for manufacturing of HR strips, TMT bars @ 120 TPD vide
no. CTE/Ext/FGS/2018/7825628 dated 30/6/2018, which is valid upto 28/8/2019. He
provided the photocopy of the NOC for expansion. He further stated that the rolling mill
is not the part of expansion project for which environmental clearance has been
sought. He added that the industry will provide a concast plant followed by rolling mill
of equivalent production of 1,68,000 TPA. Either, the present rolling mill (under
installation) will be augmented or a new rolling mill will be provided to replace this
rolling mill after taking the advise of experts in the field.
To this statement of the project proponent, SEAC observed that the
project proponent has not submitted details of existing rolling mill/proposed rolling mill
including production details of such as MS Bars, Round, flats, TMT bars, wire rod
manufactured and that of concast plant in its application form (Form-I). Thus, the
application filed by the industry is not representative vis-a- vis products to be produced
/ plant to be established and for which environmental clearance sought. As the
application is filed online, corrections are not feasible or possible. As such, the project
proponent is required to submit afresh application online mentioning the exact details
of the existing product/ new products being added /proposed products in the
expansion project for which TOR/ Environmental clearance is sought.
The project proponent requested that they may be allowed to withdraw
their present application so as to file afresh application. He further requested to allow
him to start the EIA study / monitoring on the basis of Standard TOR including the
other prevailing special TOR being imposed in case of similar units for which TOR had
been issued recently in Mandi Gobindgarh / adjoining areas.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to accept the request of project
proponent and recommended to SEIAA as under: -
(i) The project proponent shall withdraw the present application and file a fresh
application, representative of actual products / processes for which TOR/
environmental Clearance is required.
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(ii) The project proponent through its accredited environmental consultant may start
the EIA study / monitoring based on Standard Scoping / TOR including the other
prevailing special TOR being imposed in case of similar units recently in Mandi
Gobindgarh / adjoining areas w.e.f 01/11/2018 onwards.
Item No. 172.12: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA
study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA
notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of new
unit for manufacturing of Steel ingots / billets by
installing induction furnaces at Village Ambey Majra,
Sirhind Side, Mandi Gobindgarh, Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib,
Punjab M/s Kanha Concast (Proposal No.
SIA/PB/Industry /29445/2018)
The SEAC apprised as under: -
M/s Kanha Concast has filed online application issuance of TORs
for establishment of new unit for manufacturing of Steel ingots/billets @ 1,10,000TPA
by installing two no’s Induction Furnace of capacity12TPH each in the revenue estate of
Village Ambey Majra, Sirhind Side, Mandi Gobindgarh, Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
The project of the promoter pertains to category 'B' and it falls under
category 3(a) - Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) of the Schedule
appended to the said notification.
The project proponent submitted details of the project, Form 1 and
other documents. The project is covered under public consultation and hence required
public hearing. The project also requires comprehensive Terms of References (TOR)
addressing all relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) report in respect of project or activity for which
environmental clearance is sought.
Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Fatehgarh Sahib
was requested vide e-mail dated 26.10.2018 to send the construction status of the
project alongwith physical structures within 500 mtr radius of the site.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
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(i) Sh. Mohit Singla, Partner of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sandeep Garg, EIA Coordinator, M/s ECO laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Environment consultant of the promoter company.
(iii) Ms. Simranjit Kaur, AGM, M/s ECO laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Environment consultant of the promoter company.
Environment Engineer, Regional Office of Punjab Pollution Control Board,
Sri Fatehgarh Sahib vide email dated 30.10.2018 has sent the status report of the
industry which was apprised to the SEAC as under:
"It is intimated that the industry has purchased old unit with boundary wall and
office building. The industry was visited on 22/10/2018 and it was observed that
the shed of the industry has been dismantled already. No construction activity or
installation of machinery was under progress. There are industries, agriculture
land and some labor quarters within 500 mtr of the site of the unit."
The SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of
the project and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same.
During the presentation made by the project proponent before SEAC, it has been
mentioned that the industry will manufacture Steel Ingots /Billets: 1,10,000 TPA with
two no’s Induction Furnace of capacity 12 TPH each and patra as its product. The
industry further informed that it will establish a rolling mill and go for other rolled
products also. However, no such reference has been made in the application form.
Thus, the application filed by the industry is not representative vis-a- vis products to be
produced / plant to be established. As the application is filed online, corrections are not
feasible or possible. As such, the project proponent is required to submit afresh
application online mentioning the exact details of the product/ processes for which
TOR/ Environmental clearance is sought.
The project proponent requested that they may be allowed to withdraw
their present application so as to file afresh application. He further requested to allow
him to start the EIA study / monitoring on the basis of Standard TOR including the
other prevailing special TOR being imposed in case of similar units for which TOR had
been issued recently in Mandi Gobindgarh / adjoining areas.
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After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to accept the request of project
proponent and recommended to SEIAA as under: -
(i) The project proponent shall withdraw the present application and file a fresh
application, representative of actual products / processes for which TOR/
environmental Clearance is required.
(ii) The project proponent through its accredited environmental consultant may start
the EIA study / monitoring based on Standard Scoping / TOR including the other
prevailing special TOR being imposed in case of similar units recently in Mandi
Gobindgarh / adjoining areas w.e.f 01/11/2018 onwards.
Item No. 172.13: Application for issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of new industrial estate in the revenue estate of Village Jakhran, Khadauli, Sardargarh & Damanheri, Tehsil Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab by M/s SIEL Industrial Estate Limited (Proposal No. SIA/PB/NCP/28934/2018)
The SEAC was apprised that: -
M/s SIEL Industrial Estate Limited has filed online application for
issuance of TORs for carrying out EIA study for obtaining Environmental clearance
under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of new industrial estate in an
area of 462.155 acre or 186.6 hectare or 18,70,283.22 m2 Having industrial plot 255
no., Administrative block, commercial block, Dispensary, Police Post, Fire Station etc. in
the revenue estate of Village Jakhran, Khadauli, Sardargarh & Damanheri, Tehsil
Rajpura, District Patiala, PunjabThe proposed project is covered under Category ‘8(b)’
because development area is more than 50 hectare & less than 500 hectare as per the
EIA Notification of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF&CC), dated 14.09.2006 and
amendments on S.O. no. 3067(E) dated 1st December 2009. Siel Industrial Estate
Limited has acquired 553.33 acres of land through Government of Punjab, out of which
about 91 acres has been sold to various parties including Mawana Sugars for setting up
of its Chemical Plant. The project proponent proposes to develop Industrial Estate for
industrial plotting. Different type of industries comes in the Industrial Estate like
Engineering, Food processing, Pharma Industries, Auto Industries, Craft paper Industry
(Packaging type), Wood & wood product, IT & electronic type industry. In a reply to
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the EDS raised by the SEIAA, the project proponent has categorically mentioned that
neither any A category project nor that of B category project is proposed in the above
industrial estate. Therefore, EC is not required under category 7(c) specifically
prescribed for industrial estate/parks/complexes/ areas/ EPZs /SEZs /BioTech parks
/Leather complexes. Further, the project proponent has mentioned that in view of the
above and clarifications given at 7(c), the project is covered under category 8 (b)
because the area of the project is more than 50 ha but less than 500 ha. The project
proponent has submitted details of the project, Form 1 and other documents.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. R.K. Sharma, Senior General Manager of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Sandeep Singh, FAE of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
SEAC was apprised that Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control Board,
Patiala was requested vide e-mail dated 21.10.2018 to send the construction status of
the estate alongwith physical structures within 500 mt radius of the site and status of
existing industries in the estate. Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control
Board, Regional Office, Patiala vide its email dated 31.10.2018 has reported that the
site of the proposed project was visited by the AEE of his office on 22.10.2018 to verify
the construction status of the estate alongwith physical structures, existing industrial
units, habitat area & sensitive receptors within a radius of 500 m from the boundary of
the proposed industrial estate. However, it was observed that the project proponent
had not done demarcation of the proposed project site. Therefore, the verification with
regard to above could not be carried out. The representative of the project proponent
was advised to provide physical demarcation along the boundary of the proposed
project site and provide a layout map showing all the features such as physical
structures, existing industrial units, habitat area & sensitive receptors (hospitals,
education institutes & religious places etc.) within a radius of 500 m from the boundary
of the proposed project site. Thereafter, the representative of the project proponent
had provided a map showing the physical structures within a radius of 1 km from the
center of the project site. However, this map does not depict aforesaid physical
features within a radius of 500 m from the boundary of the proposed site.
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The site of the project was again visited by the AEE of his office on
30.10.2018 and observed that the industry has not provided proper demarcation along
the boundary of the proposed site. Therefore, the physical structures within 500 m
radius of the site could not be verified as the boundary of the project site could not be
clearly ascertained. The representative of the project proponent was again advised to
provide clear demarcation along the proposed project site and provide map showing
the various physical features as mentioned above within a radius of 500 m along the
boundary of the industrial estate to enable this office proceed further in the matter.
Regional Office, Patiala has recommended that project proponent may
please be directed to provide proper boundary along the project site and to submit a
plan showing features as mentioned above for taking necessary action in the matter.
SEAC perused the report of the Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control
Board, Patiala received through e-mail dated 31.10.2018 and observed that the project
proponent has not marked physical demarcation along the boundary of the proposed
project site and has not provided a layout map showing all the features such as
physical structures, existing industrial units, habitat area & sensitive receptors
(hospitals, education institutes & religious places etc.) within a radius of 500 m from
the boundary of the proposed project site to the Regional Office. Therefore, Regional
office could not send a complete report.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to defer the case and asked
the project proponent to mark physical demarcation along the boundary of the
proposed project site & provide a layout map to Regional Office, Patiala showing all the
features as mentioned above so as to enable the concerned office to send a
comprehensive report before considering their application for issuance of TOR.
Item No.172.14: Application for obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC) under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for establishment of group housing project namely "Gaurav Basera" located at Village Bholapur, Adjoining Garden City, Chandigarh Road, Tehsil Ludhiana West, Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab by M/s Gaurav Land Developers & Colonizers Pvt. Ltd. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/NCP/76079/2018)
The SEAC apprised as under: -
The project proponent has filed an application for obtaining
Environment Clearance under EIA notification, 2006 for establishment of a group
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housing project namely "Gaurav Basera" located at Village Bholapur, Adjoining
Garden City, Chandigarh Road, Tehsil Ludhiana West, Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab.
After initial scrutiny of the online application, the following essential
details were sought online to which the project proponent has replied as under: -
Sr.No.
EDS Points Reply
1) The project proponent has not attached the check list alongwith page numbering.
Revised hardcopy of the application with “list of contents”, bearing the page numbers corresponding to the information sought, is being submitted.
2) The project proponent has not provided the project cost so as to decide whether the amount proposed under CER activity is in line with the MoEF OM dated 01.05.2018 or not. Further, activities under CER are also required to be proposed as per the aforesaid OM.
Revised proposal for “Corporate social environmental responsibility” commitment has been submitted as under: Tentative cost of project = Rs 93 Crores (Approx) Minimum CSER commitment = Rs 0.56 Crores (0.6%)
Proposed CSER activity Amount (R) Likely date of
completion
1.
Education & Skill Development of Under Privileged & Drop Out Children
15,00,000.00 Dec., 2023
2.
Development of Access Roads to Village Bholapur
25,00,000.00 Mar., 2023
3.
Plantation work in Village Bholapur
1,50,000.00 Mar., 2023
4.
Medical camp and medicine distribution
3,00,000.00 Dec., 2023
5.
Pathway Lighting for the village community & its maintenance
5,00,000.00 Dec., 2023
6.
Cleanliness Drives & Water Management Awareness Camps
2,50,000.00 Dec., 2023
7.
Regular Maintenance of village pond
4,00,000.00 Dec., 2023
Total 56,00,000.00
3) As per the decision taken by SEIAA in its
Regarding the segregation of wastewater generation
(into white, grey, and black waters) at the point of
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136th meeting held on 28.07.2018, the project proponent is required to submit drawing showing the segregation of various waste water streams and dual plumbing systems for the use of fresh, treated wastewater (separately for grey & black water stream) and hot water.
water use, following is proposed as per the current
project planning;
a. The fresh water supply to the individual apartments
will be treated ground water. As per the available
groundwater characteristics, the treated water needs
to have control of micro-biological water quality and
TSS. The treatment process is proposed to include,
coarse filtration, micron filtration, and UV treatment
– in that sequence. There will be negligible reject
water generation from the water treatment process.
b. In case, the RO based treatment is found to be a
necessity for the common water treatment facility,
the RO reject will be appropriately stored and reused
for sanitation/flushing.
c. Of the gross residential consumptive use of ~890
m3/day of water, ~200 m3/day will be fulfilled
through reuse of treated wastewater.
d. The domestic wastewater generation will be ~670
m3/day (maximum when the apartment complex is
fully inhibited). This will comprise of ~50% grey
water (from bathing and washing) and ~50% black
water (from toilets, sanitation, and kitchen).
e. It is proposed to provide separate collection
arrangement (sewers) for grey water and black
water. Separate wastewater treatment plants will be
provided for grey water and black water, but, it is
apprehended that, though the organic loading (BOD
and COD) of grey water is much less, the lack of
macro nutrients and lesser fraction of bio-
degradable organic constituents may inhibit its
conventional biological treatment to achieve high
quality treated wastewater fit for its effective reuse.
f. As the wastewater generation load will be very low
and is expected to increase over time (because the
occupancy is supposed to increase gradually with
time) the wastewater treatment plant will be
executed in modules (may be having 4 modules of
175±20% m3/day). Separate modules may be
provided for grey water and black water treatment.
If the practice of segregated treatment of grey water
and black water fails to achieve optimum results,
combined treatment of wastewater may be suitably
implemented.
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Environmental Engineer, PPCB, Regional office-III, Ludhiana was
requested vide email dated 10.09.2018 to send the construction status of the
project site. Environmental Engineer, RO-III, Ludhiana vide email dated 24.09.2018
informed that the subject cited group housing project was visited by officer of their
office on 14/09/2018 alongwith the project proponent, the crux of the visit is as
under: -
1. The proposed site is located outside the MC limit of Ludhiana at Chandigarh
Road.
2. At site, no construction work has been started, only boundary wall work has
been done.
3. In the periphery of 500 mtrs radius of the proposed site, there are only 15-20
houses are already constructed.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Gaurav Gupta, Director of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Sh. Vishal Duggal, FAE of M/s CPTL, Chandigarh, Environment consultant of the promoter company.
SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of the
project and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as
under: -
Activity or Item No. as per EIA Notification, 2006 (in schedule)
8(a): Group Housing project. Area less than 50 ha or /and built up area less than 1,50,000 sqm
Category as per EIA Notification, 2006 (in schedule)
Category B2
Requirement of Public consultation
Not required being Building Construction Project under B2 category.
Requirement of EIA
Not required being B2 category project.
Applicability of GC
Not applicable being Building Construction Project under B2 category project.
Name and Project name: Gaurav Basera
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Location of the project
Location: Village Bholapur, Adjoining Garden City, Chandigarh Road, Tehsil Ludhiana West, Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab
Total Plot area, Built-up Area and Green area
The details of the group housing project is as under: S. No.Description Details 1. Total Project land
Area 30935 sqm (7.641 acres)
2. Built-up Area FAR Non-FAR Total
63537.46 sqm 12442.91 sqm 75980.37 sqm
3. Residential apartments
Commercial Facility (shops)
Play-way School
906 (including 82 EWS and 25 studio)
1210.7 sqm
4. Parking Proposed 589 ECS
Population (when fully inhabited)
Residential population of 4455 Persons.
Water Requirements & source
Break up of water requirement
Source
Total: 940 KLD Domestic:890 KLD Fresh: 690 KLD Flushing: 200 KLD Green Area (8800 sqm) : 50 KLD
- Ground Water Treated waste water Treated waste water
Disposal Arrangement of Waste water
Total = 670 KLD, which will be treated in the STP to be installed in the project premises. S.No. Season For
Flushing purposes
(KLD)
Green Area 8800 sqm
(KLD)
onto land for
irrigation /plantation
(KLD)
1. Summer 200 50 420 2. Winter 200 25 445
3. Rainy 200 15 455
Note: The promoters have undertaken that it has total 16.897 acres land out of which 7.641 acres is reserved for the colony. Remaining 9.256 acres shall be utilized for disposal of treated effluents on to land for plantation as per the Karnal Technology.
Rain water recharging detail
9 Nos. rainwater recharging wells will be provided for rain water recharging (more than 8200 m3 of water in a year will be recharged into ground water).
Solid waste generation and
a) 2000 kg/day b) Segregation into the components – recyclable and non-
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its disposal recyclable – at primary source. The wastes will be dumped in service bins. Separate storage space will need to be provided for each type of component.
c) Collection, handling and disposal of the wastes – The recyclable material can be directly sent to the respective processing industry, the other component will need to be transported to solid waste management site.
d) Service bins will be provided at appropriate locations to collect and store the refuse. The users will dispose their solid refuse into the bins, which will be collected.
e) Subsequently, the MC, Ludhiana (or its MSW facility operator) will collect, transport, and dispose of the non-recyclable solid waste (NOC obtained from the MC, Ludhiana vide no 2523 dated 20/08/2018). The MC, Ludhiana shall be paid requisite fee, as applicable from time to time.
Hazardous Waste Used oil from DG sets will be sold to registered recyclers. Energy
Requirements & Saving
a) 5500 KVA through State Power Supply. b) 2000 KVA (Multiple silent DG sets) c) Minimum committed solar energy (roof-top, PV based)
provision – ~230 kWp d) Use of solar energy for outdoor common lighting (at least
60%) Environment
Management Plan along with Budgetary break up phase wise and responsibility to implement
During construction phase, persons responsible are for implementation of the EMP is as under:- a) Mr. Balraj Garg, Director b) Mr. Vidhu Mangal c) Mr. Gaurav Gupta During operation phase, environment management cell with active participation from the occupants will be responsible for implementation of the EMP. Description Capital
Cost Recurring Cost (per annum)
Construction Rs. 170 lac - Operation - Rs.47 lac
CSR activities alongwith budgetary break up and responsibility to implement
Rs. 56 Lacs will be spent towards CSR activities. 1. The specific activities is likely to include; a) Public hygiene and sanitation (with special emphasis on
female sanitation in rural schools) b) Rehabilitation/maintenance of village ponds c) Provision of PCC roads in villages d) Provision of solar lights in villages e) Contribution to Environment Protection fund of the Punjab
Pollution Control Board 2. Besides the above, the activities, in general, may
include (but not limited to) following; a) Arrangement for safe drinking water
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b) Educational support – in form of scholarships, books, uniforms, computer facility in schools, etc.
c) Medical camps – including provision of free medicines d) Promoting sports activities in the village school e) Contributing to the requirements of religious places
(gurudwara, mandir, etc.) f) Organizing workshops/camps for educating community on –
agriculture, energy conservation and solar energy, child and women health-care, substance abuse, and other relevant issues
g) Plantation Other important
facts Project proponent has submitted Memorandum of
Understanding for development collaboration executed on 25.07.2017 between Gaurav Land Developers & Colonizer Pvt. Ltd. through Mr. Vidhu Mangal and Gaurav Gupta as Directors & Authorized Signatories herein termed as developers and Mr. Balraj Garg termed as collaborator (Having physical possession of the agriculture land in the residential zone measuring 61 kannal 12 marle). In this memorandum the collaborator has granted all its rights to the developer for the development of entire property including possession and has also executed the power of attorney in the favour of the developer.
Project proponent has submitted change of land use issued to the Director, Gaurav Land Developers & Colonizer Pvt. Ltd. village Bholapur, Chandigarh Road Ludhiana vide no. 1119 dated 25.05.2018 wherein it has been mentioned that earlier the CLU was issued to them on an area of 7.641 acre under Affordable Housing Policy 2016 vide no. 944 dated 21.12.17 but now on the request of the company, CLU has been issued from Housing & Urban Development Department, PBIP, Chandigarh for the said piece of land from agriculture to residential i.e. group housing under Affordable Colony Policy 2018.
Affidavit of Sh. Balraj Garg wherein, he has given his consent to Gaurav Land Developers & Colonizer Pvt. Ltd. village Bholapur, Chandigarh Road Ludhiana for disposal of treated waste water as per karnal technology in an area of 9.256 acre (8.55 acre owned by Balraj Garg & 0.706 acre by his son Gaurav Garg.
Undertaking by Mr. Balraj Garg, Director of the company, wherein, he has confirmed and undertakn that the project site of Gaurav Basera is outside the MC limit.
No wildlife sanctuaries/parks fall within 10 km of the project site.
The ambient air, ambient noise, soil and ground water monitoring has been got done for all the parameters as per the prescribed norms. The concentration of all the parameters is found in the permissible limits.
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SEAC raised the following observations/queries to the project proponent
to which he replied as under: -
Sr.
No
.
Observations of the
SEAC
Reply by the project proponent
1. The Project proponent is
required to submit the
documentary evidence to
prove that the project site
falls outside the M.C. limit of
Ludhiana.
The project proponent submitted a copy of
layout map approved by Competent Authority
i.e. Department of Housing & Urban
Development, Punjab Bureau of Investment
Promotions, Chandigarh vide letter no.
PBIP/CAPA(HUD)/2018/1122 dated 25.05.2018
wherein it has been mentioned that the project
site falls outside M.C. Limit of Ludhiana. Further,
he has also submitted a valuation report of
Designex Architects, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana
submitted to the State Bank of India mentioning
the property outside the MC limit of Ludhiana, to
support his claim regarding location of site is
outside the MC limit of Ludhiana.
2. Whether the project
proponent has applied for
the permission for
abstraction of ground water
from Central Ground Water
Authority.
The project proponent informed that they have
already applied for the permission for
abstraction of ground water from Central
Ground Water Authority and submitted a copy of
acknowledgment slip which was taken on record
by the SEAC.
3. The project proponent is
required to submit the
revised schedule for
implementing the proposed
CER activities as the same
are to be started alongwith
the main activities of project
site as per the OM dated
01.05.2018.
The project proponent submitted an undertaking
to the effect that proposed CER activities shall
be undertaken in proportionate to annual project
implementation cost.
The details of amount to be spent under CER
activities are as under: -
Sr.No. Proposed CER
activity
Amount (in
Rs.)
Likely date of
completion
1. Development
of Acess
roads in
village
Bholapur and
45,00,000/- in
proportionate
to annual
project
implementation
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support
infrastructure
like foot
paths, street
lighting, rain
water
management,
signage etc.
cost
2. Solar
Electrification
in Village
Bholapur,
Ludhiana
11,00,000/- in
proportionate
to annual
project
implementation
cost
Total 56,00,000/
SEAC desired that CER activities shall strictly be
in accordance with the activities listed out in the
OM dated 01.05.2018. The amount to be spent
on CER activities shall be proportionate to the
amount spent on project & such activities shall
run parallel to the project execution. All the
activities must be completed before the
completion of project.
4. In absence of other mode of
disposal like public sewer in
the vicinity of the project,
what assurance, the project
proponent will give to
ensure that land measuring
9.256 acres adjoining to the
project site shall be kept
reserved for providing
plantation for utilizing of
Treated Domestic Effluent
and will not be used for any
other purpose or sold in
future.
The project site is near to the MC limit. GLADA is
laying grid sewer in the vicinity of 5 to 10 km
outside MC limits of Ludhiana city. Part of the
treated domestic effluent will be utilized within
the project for flushing, gardening & horticulture
purposes and remaining part of the treated
effluent will be discharged onto land for
plantation purposes in an area of 9.256 acres
adjoining to the project site. Till the laying of
Municipal Sewer & permission granted by
competent authority to discharge domestic
effluent through it, the above land will be
retained for utilization of treated trade effluent
for plantation purposes & will not sold or use
said land for any other purpose. If required, an
undertaking in this regard will be submitted as
an assurance to the SEAC/SEIAA. To this, SEAC
asked the project proponent to submit a legally
enforceable undertaking/affidavit as an
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assurance to the above commitment.
SEAC took the aforesaid replies and the documents submitted by the
project proponent on the record.
SEAC further observed that the Ludhiana City was earlier declared Critical
Polluted Area in year 2010. A temporary moratorium was imposed for the consideration
of the projects requiring prior environmental clearance which are to be located in CPAs
as identified by the CPCB. Later on 15.02.2011, this moratorium was lifted. But, the
MoEF&CC vide OM dated 17.09.2013, has re-imposed the moratorium in the Ludhiana
City. The MoEF&CC reconsidered the matter & vide OM dated 10.06.2014, decided to
keep the above moratorium in abeyance. It has now been come to the notice that the
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in the matter of Original Application No. 100 of 2014
titled as Dr. A. Kishan Rao & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. vide orders dated
16.11.2017 has set aside the office memorandum dated 10th June, 2014 keeping the
moratorium in 2013 in abeyance and ordered that moratorium imposed in 2013 shall
continue to be in force.
To this, the project proponent informed that as already clarified w.r.t. the
observations of the SEAC Members, their site is outside the Municipal limits. Further,
being the building construction project, general conditions of EIA notification, 2006 are
also not applicable on them. Hence, environment clearance can be granted to their
project. To this, SEAC members felt that the project proponent shall additionally submit
a certificate to the effect that the project site is outside the M.C. limit from the
Municipal authorities to ensure that site is outside the critical polluted area. The project
proponent assured to submit the requisite certificate in due course.
The SEAC observed that the project proponent has provided adequate
and satisfactory clarifications to the observations raised by it. Therefore, the Committee
awarded 'Silver Grading' to the project proposal and decided that case be forwarded
to SEIAA with the recommendations to grant environmental clearance for establishment
of group housing project namely "Gaurav Basera" located at Village Bholapur,
Adjoining Garden City, Chandigarh Road, Tehsil Ludhiana West, Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab
with following salient features, proposed measures, conditions & subject to the
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submission of following additional requisites to be fulfilled before the final issuance of
Environment clearance by the SEIAA:-
i) The project proponent shall submit a certificate from Municipal Corporation,
Ludhiana certifying that project site is outside the Municipal limit of Ludhiana so
as to ensure that the project site is outside the Critical Polluted Area (CPA).
ii) The project proponent shall submit a legally enforceable affidavit/undertaking to
the effect that land measuring 9.256 acres shall be reserved for utilization of the
treated domestic waste water for plantation based on karnal technology and
shall neither be used for any other purpose nor it will be sold till an alternative
arrangement like public sewer is available in the area & permission is granted by
the competent authority to discharge the treated domestic effluent into their
sewer.
Salient features of the project for which EC is considered
Project Proponent/Project M/s Gaurav Land Developers & Colonizers Pvt. Ltd. & Group
housing project namely "Gaurav Basera"
Location Village Bholapur, Adjoining Garden City, Chandigarh Road,
Tehsil Ludhiana West, Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab
Plot Area Details, Built-up
Area & other details
The details of the group housing project is as under:
S. No. Description Details
1. Total Project land Area 30935 sqm (7.641 acres) 2. Total Built-up Area 75980.37 sqm
a) Residential apartments
906 (including 82 EWS and 25 studio)
b) Commercial Facility (shops)
1210.7 sqm
c) Parking Proposed 589 ECS d) Play-way School
Estimated Project Cost Rs 93 Crores (Approx)
Population (when fully
inhabited)
Residential population of 4455 Persons.
Water Requirement Break up of water requirement
Source
Total: 940 KLD - Domestic:890 KLD
Fresh: 690 KLD Ground Water
Flushing: 200 KLD Treated waste water
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Green Area (8800 sqm) : 50 KLD
Treated waste water
Waste Water Generation and
Treatment
Total = 670 KLD, which will be treated in the STP to be installed in the project premises.
S.No. Season For Flushing purposes
(KLD)
Green Area 8800 sqm
(KLD)
onto land for
irrigation /plantation
(KLD) 1. Summer 200 50 420 2. Winter 200 25 445 3. Rainy 200 15 455
Note: The promoters have undertaken that it has total 16.897 acres land out of which 7.641 acres is reserved for the colony. Remaining 9.256 acres shall be utilized for disposal of treated effluents on to land for plantation as per the Karnal Technology.
Energy Requirements & Saving
a) 5500 KVA through State Power Supply. b) 2000 KVA (Multiple silent DG sets) c) Minimum committed solar energy (roof-top, PV based)
provision – ~230 kWp d) Use of solar energy for outdoor common lighting (at
least 60%) Hazardous Waste Used oil from DG sets will be sold to registered recyclers.
PART-A – Specific Conditions:
I. Pre-Construction Phase
(i) “Consent to establish” shall be obtained from Punjab Pollution Control Board
under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the
Ministry of Environment & Forests / State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority before the start of any construction work at site.
(ii) All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting
construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase.
(iii) The approval of competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of
the buildings due to earthquakes, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc. as
per National Building Code including protection measures from lightning.
(iv) Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site
with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile
toilets, mobile STP, disposal of waste water & solid waste in an environmentally
sound manner, safe drinking water, medical health care, crèche etc. The housing
may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion
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of the project.
(v) The project proponent shall comply with siting criteria, standard operating
practices, code of practice and guidelines if any prescribed by the
SPCB/CPCB/MoEF&CC for such type of projects.
II. Construction Phase:
(i) All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture / landscape development within the project site.
(ii) Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighbouring communities and be disposed off after taking the necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people with the approval of competent authority. The project proponent will comply with the provisions of Construction & Demolition Waste Rules, 2016. Dust, smoke & debris prevention measures such as wheel washing, screens, barricading and debris chute shall be installed at the site during construction including plastic / tarpaulin sheet covers for trucks bringing in sand & material at the site.
(iii) Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous material, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses. The dump sites for such material must be secured, so that they should not leach into the groundwater.
(iv) Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site and other machinery to be used during construction should be in good condition and should conform to applicable air emission standards.
(v) The project proponent shall use only treated sewage/wastewater for construction activities and no fresh water for this purpose will be used. A proper record in this regard should be maintained and available at site.
(vi) Fly ash based construction material should be used in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and as amended on August, 2003 and notification No. S.O. 2804 (E) dated 03.11.2009.
(vii) Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of ready mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices.
(viii) Adequate treatment facility for drinking water shall be provided, if required.
(ix) The project proponent shall provide electromagnetic flow meter at the outlet of the water supply, outlet of the STP and any pipeline to be used for re-using the treated wastewater back into the system for flushing and for horticulture purpose/green etc.
(x) The project proponent will provide plumbing system for reuse of treated wastewater for flushing/ HVAC/ other purposes etc. and colour coding of different pipe lines carrying water/wastewater from different sources / treated wastewater as follows:
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a) Fresh water Blue Color
b) Untreated wastewater from Toilets/ urinal (WC waste
having odors & high e-coli / f-coli) & from Kitchen (Utensil
washing containing high Oil & Grease, vegetable residues,
soft drinks / milk/ tea residue and concentrated cleansing
agents like dishwasher &detergents etc.)
Black color
c) Untreated wastewater from Toilets/ urinal (WC waste
having odors & high e-coli / f-coli) & from Kitchen (Utensil
washing containing high Oil & Grease, vegetable residues,
soft drinks / milk/ tea residue and concentrated cleansing
agents like dishwasher & detergents etc.)
Grey color
d) Reject water streams from RO plants & AC condensate
(this is to be implemented wherever centralized AC
system and common RO has been proposed in the
Project). Further, in case of individual
houses/establishment this proposal may also be
implemented wherever possible.
White color
e) Treated wastewater (for reuse only for plantation
purposes) from the STP treating black water
Green
f) Treated wastewater (for reuse for flushing purposes or
any other activity except plantation) from the STP
treating grey water
Green with
strips
g) Storm water Orange Color
(xi) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.
(xii) Separation of drinking water supply and treated sewage supply should be done by the use of different colors.
(xiii) (a) Adequate steps shall be taken to conserve energy by limiting the use of glass, provision of proper thermal insulation and taking measures as prescribed under the Energy Conservation Building Code and National Building Code, 2005 on Energy conservation.
(b) Solar power plant by utilizing atleast 30% of the open roof top area in the premises shall be installed for utilizing maximum solar energy. Also, solar lights shall be provided as proposed for illumination of common areas instead of CFL lights or any other conventional light/bulbs.
(xiv) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should conform to the provisions of Diesel Generator Set Rules prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(xv) Chute system, separate wet & dry bins at ground level and for common areas
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for facilitating segregation of waste, collection centre and mechanical composter (with a minimum capacity of 0.3kg/tenement/day) shall be provided for proper collection, handling, storage, segregation, treatment and disposal of solid waste.
(xvi) A rainwater harvesting plan shall be designed where the re-charge bores (minimum one per 5000 sqm of built up area) shall be provided. Recharging wells for roof top run-off shall have provision of adequate treatment for removing suspended matter etc. before recharging as per the CGWA guidelines. Run-off from areas other than roof top such as green areas and roads/pavement etc. may also be recharged but only after providing adequate treatment to remove suspended matter, oil & grease etc. and ensuring that rainwater being recharged from these areas is not contaminated with pesticides, insecticides, chemical fertilizer etc.
(xvii) The project proponent should fence the storage tank properly and in addition to this, the boundary wall shall be constructed at last stage or atleast 2 feet high opening in the boundary wall be provided at ground level to allow adequate passage to the surface run off during construction phase.
(xviii) Green belt of adequate width as proposed shall be provided so as to achieve attenuation factor conforming to the day & night standards prescribed for residential land use. The open spaces inside the plot should be suitably landscaped and covered with vegetation of indigenous species/variety. A minimum of one tree for every 80 sqm of land shall be planted and maintained. The existing trees may be counted for this purpose. Preference should be given to planting native species. Where the trees need to be cut, compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (i.e. planting of three trees for every one tree that is cut) shall be done with the obligation to continue maintenance.
(xix) The respective project proponent shall discourage the installation of R.O. plants in their projects in order to save the wastage in form of RO reject. However, in case the requirement of installing RO plant is utmost necessary then the rejected stream from the RO shall be separated and shall be utilized by storing the same within the particular component i.e. (Tower/Mall) or in a common place in the project premises.
(xx) The project proponent shall also adopt the new/innovating technologies and made a part of the environmental management plans like less water discharging taps (faucet with aerators)/urinals with electronic sensor system /water less urinals / twin flush cisterns/ sensor based alarming system for overhead water storage tanks so as to reduce the water consumption/ground water abstraction in their Building Construction & Industrial projects.
III. Operation Phase and Entire Life
i) “Consent to operate” shall be obtained from Punjab Pollution Control Board under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests / State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority at the time of start of operation.
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ii) The total water requirement for the project will be 905-940 KL/day, out of which 690 KL /day shall be met through own tubewell and remaining 225-250 KL/day through recycling of treated wastewater.
iii) a) The total wastewater generation from the project will be 670 KL/day, which will be treated in a separate STPs (for black water and grey water) to be installed within the project premises. As proposed, reuse of treated wastewater and discharge of surplus treated wastewater shall be as per the details mentioned under the salient features.
b) Storage tank of adequate capacity shall be provided for the storage of treated wastewater and all efforts shall be made to supply the same for construction purposes.
iv) The project proponent shall ensure safe drinking water supply to the habitants.
v) The wastewater generated from swimming pool(s) shall not be discharged and the same shall be reused within the premises for purposes such as horticulture, HVAC etc.
vi) A proper record regarding groundwater abstraction, water consumption, its reuse and disposal shall be maintained on daily basis and shall maintain a record of readings of each such meter on daily basis.
vii) Rainwater harvesting/recharging systems shall be operated and maintained properly as per CGWA guidelines.
viii) The facilities provided for collection, segregation, handling, on site storage & processing of solid waste such as chute system, wet & dry bins, collection centre & mechanical composter etc. shall be properly maintained. The collected solid waste shall be segregated at site. The recyclable solid waste shall be sold out to the authorized vendors for which a written tie-up must be done with the authorized recyclers. Organic waste shall be composted by mechanical composters with a minimum capacity of 0.3kg/tenement/day and the inert solid waste shall be sent to the concerned collection centre of integrated municipal solid waste management facility of the area. A proper record in this regard shall be maintained.
ix) Hazardous waste/E-waste should be disposed off as per Rules applicable and with the necessary approval of the Punjab Pollution Control Board.
x) Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining the proposed project site must be avoided. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be utilized.
xi) The project proponent before allowing any occupancy shall obtain completion and occupancy certificate from the Competent Authority and submit a copy of the same to the SEIAA, Punjab.
xii) The green belt along the periphery of the plot shall achieve attenuation factor conforming to the day and night noise standards prescribed for residential
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land use.
xiii) Solar power plant and other solar energy related equipments shall be operated and maintained properly.
xiv) A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms should be prepared incorporating details about machinery of air conditioning, lifts, lighting, building materials, R & U Factors etc. and submitted to the respective Regional office of MoEF, the Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB/SEIAA in three months time.
PART B – General Conditions :
I. Pre-Construction Phase
i) This environmental clearance will be valid for a period of seven years from the date of its issue or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
ii) The project proponent should advertise in at least two local newspapers widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The advertisement should be made within seven days from the day of issue of the clearance letter and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab.
iii) The project proponent shall obtain permission from the CGWA for abstraction of groundwater & digging of borewell(s) and shall not abstract any groundwater without prior written permission of the CGWA, even if any borewell(s) exist at site.
iv) The project proponent shall obtain CLU from the competent authority if applicable.
v) A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zilla Parishad/ Municipal Corporation, Urban local body and the local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions / representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be put on the website of the Company by the proponent.
II. Construction Phase
i) The project proponent shall adhere to the commitments made in the Environment Management Plan for the construction phase and Corporate Social Responsibility & shall spend minimum amount of Rs 170 Lacs and Rs.56 Lacs towards CER activities as proposed in addition to the amount to be spent under the provisions of the Companies Act 1956.
III. Operation Phase and Entire Life
i) a) The entire cost of the environmental management plan will continue to be borne by the project proponent until the responsibility of environmental management plan is transferred to the occupier/residents society under proper
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MOU under intimation to SEIAA, Punjab. The project proponent shall spend minimum amount of Rs. 47 Lacs towards recurring expenditure as proposed in the EMP.
b) The project proponent shall comply with the provisions contained in this Ministry's OM vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1stMay 2018, as applicable, regarding Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). The project proponent shall adhere to the commitments made in the proposal for CER activities for spending atleast minimum amount of Rs. 56 Lacs towards CER activities. However, CER activities shall strictly be in accordance with the activities listed out in the OM dated 01.05.2018. The amount to be spent on CER activities shall be proportionate to the amount spent on project & such activities shall run parallel to the project execution. All the activities must be completed with the completion of the project.
ii) The diesel generator sets to be provided shall conform to the provisions of Diesel Generator Set Rules prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The exhaust pipe of DG set if installed must be minimum 10 m away from the building or in case it is less than 10 m away, the exhaust pipe shall be taken upto 3 m above the building.
PART-C – Conditions common for all the three phases i.e. Pre-Construction Phase, Construction Phase and Operation Phase & Entire Life:
(i) Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
(ii) A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation phase of the project.
(iii) Construction of the STP, solid waste, e-waste, hazardous waste, storage facilities tubewell, DG Sets, Utilities etc, earmarked by the project proponent on the layout plan, should be made in the earmarked area only. In any case the position/location of these utilities should not be changed later-on.
(iv) The environmental safeguards contained in the application of the promoter / mentioned during the presentation before State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee should be implemented in letter and spirit.
(v) Ambient air & noise levels should conform to prescribed standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air quality, noise especially during worst noise generating activities, water quality and soil should be periodically monitored during construction phase as well as operation & entire life phase as per the MoEF&CC guidelines and all the mitigation measures should be taken to bring down the levels within the prescribed standards.
(vi) All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall be obtained, by project proponents from the competent authorities including Punjab Pollution Control Board and from other statutory bodies as applicable. The
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project proponent shall also obtain permission from the NBWL, if applicable.
(vii) The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab reserves the right to add additional safeguards/ measures subsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of the environmental clearance under the provisions of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguards/ measures in a time bound and satisfactory manner.
(viii) A proper record showing compliance of all the conditions of environmental clearance shall be maintained and made available at site at all the times.
(ix) The project proponent shall also submit half yearly compliance reports in respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms & conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard & soft copies) to the respective Regional office of MoEF, the Zonal Office of CPCB, the SPCB and SEIAA, Punjab on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year.
(x) Officials from the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh / State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee / Punjab Pollution Control Board who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities and documents / data by the project proponents during their inspection. A complete set of all the documents submitted to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority should be forwarded to the APCCF, Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh.
(xi) In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab.
(xii) Environmental clearance is subject to final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project and decisions of any Competent Court, to the extent applicable.
(xiii) The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC, SEIAA, Punjab the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteria pollutant levels for all the parameters of NAAQM standards shall be monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of the company in the public domain.
(xiv) The project proponent shall submit action plan specifying the timeline for completion of activities under Corporate Social Environment Responsibility to the concerned Regional office of Punjab Pollution Control Board for the monitoring of the same, within 30 days from the date of issuance of the environmental clearance letter.
(xv) The inlet and outlet point of natural drain system should be maintained with
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adequate size of channel for ensuring unrestricted flow of water. The unpaved area shall be more than or equal to 20% of the recreational open spaces.
(xvi) Environmental Management Cell shall be formed during operation phase which will supervise and monitor the environment related aspects of the project.
(xvii) The plantation should be provided as per SEIAA guidelines and as per notification dated 09.12.2016 issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi.
(xviii) The project proponent shall not use any chemical fertilizer /pesticides /insecticides and shall use only Herbal pesticides/insecticides and organic manure in the green area.
Item No. 172.15: Application for environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for enhancement in storage capacity of petroleum product at Bathinda petroleum terminal, Phoos Mandi, Mansa Road, Bathinda, Punjab by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND2/11386/2016)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has applied for obtaining the
Environmental Clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for enhancement in
storage capacity of petroleum product at Bathinda petroleum terminal, Phoos Mandi,
Mansa Road, Bathinda, Punjab. The project is covered under category 6 (b) of the
Schedule appended to the said notification.
The case was placed in the agenda of the 148th meeting of SEAC
held on 19.07.2016, but no one from the project proponent attended the said meeting.
After deliberation, the SEAC decided to defer the case in light of
Office Memorandum dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF, Govt. of India and ask the project
proponent to attend the next meeting as and when called for.
Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO, Bathinda was requested vide
email dated 13.07.2016 to send the latest construction status of the proposed site.
Environmental Engineer, PPCB, RO, Bathinda vide its letter no. 4080 dated 03.08.2016
has reported that the bulk depot of M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) is located
along the Bathinda- Mansa Highway (SH-17), within the municipal corporation limits of
Bathinda town for the storage of petroleum products. The depot has been granted
consents to operate under the Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981 valid upto 31.03.2017
each for storage of Motor Spirit @28608 KL & HSD @47535 KL. The company has
proposed to enhance the storage capacity of the existing unit by constructing tanks of
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capacity 3 x 500 KL for ethanol, 3 x 24000 KL for HSD & 1x 4020 KL for Motor Spirit
(MS) and 4 additional TLF bays within the existing premises of the industry and has
submitted in its report that no additional land will be purchased for the proposed
expansion. The site was visited by AEE of this office on 27.07.2016 and it was observed
that no construction work has been started so far for the proposed expansion project.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 149th meeting held on
29.08.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. Santanu Nath, Chief Terminal Manager, IOL POT Bathinda on behalf of project
proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental
Consultant of the promoter Company
The SEAC observed that:
i. The project proponent is required to provide compliance status of existing project
with regard to provisions of EIA notification 1994, as amended in July 2004 & EIA
notification 2006 with documentary evidence including start of operations at present
installed capacity.
ii. The project proponent has not submitted complete layout plan citing the details of
existing features & proposed expansion marked with different colors alongwith entry
& exit points.
iii. The project proponent has mentioned that total land area is 104 acres which
includes the site of Indian Oil Corporation LPG depot also, for which EC has been
granted recently vide SEIAA letter no. 2795 dated 28.06.2016 thus, the project
proponent is required to demarcate LPG Depot as well as petroleum depot with
their entry & exit point details.
After deliberations, the SEAC decided to defer the case till the project
proponent submits the reply to the observations.
Accordingly, the decision of the SEAC has been conveyed to the project
proponent vide letter no. 3341 dated 12.09.2016. The project proponent has submitted
reply online to the aforesaid observations on 28.09.2016 and the same was annexed
with the agenda. The brief contents of the reply are reproduced as under:
Sr. No.
Items of Query Raised Replay
1 The project proponent is required to provide compliance status of existing
Pursuant to EIA notification 1994, Environmental Impact Assessment/EC
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project with regard to provisions of EIA notification 1994, as amended in July 2004 & EIA notification 2006 with documentary evidence including start of operations at present installed capacity.
was not required as mentioned in schedule-I,II nor it was fit into prescribed criterion. However, consent from pollution control Board was the only criterion which was already in place. Further as per OM dated November 21,2006 for further change in activities it require Environmental Clearance as per EIA notification ,2006 and hence is the application for Environment Clearance/ ToR.
2 The project proponent has not submitted complete layout plan citing the details of existing features & proposed expansion marked with different colors along with entry & exit points.
Plant layout enclosed with the reply.
3 The project proponent has mentioned that total land area is 104 acres which includes the site of Indian Oil Corporation LPG depot also, for which EC has been granted recently vide SEIAA letter no. 2795 dated 28.06.2016 thus, the project proponent is required to demarcate LPG Depot as well as petroleum depot with their entry & exit point details.
Evaluation of Land at Bhatinda Terminal is enclosed with the reply.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 151st meeting held on
24.10.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. Santanu Nath, Chief Terminal Manager, IOL POT Bathinda on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
The SEAC perused the reply and observed that the project proponent is
still required to clarify its position with regard to year of establishment, subsequent
expansions if any viz-a-viz applicability of provisions of EIA notification,1994 as
amended in July 2004 as well as EIA notification dated 14.09.2006. To this observation,
the project proponent clarified that the project was not covered under EIA notification,
1994 & 2004 as it was established in year 1992 with permission of PPCB. No
expansions have been made thereafter. However, the unit is covered under EIA
notification dated 14.09.2006 and hence the present application has been filed for
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proposed expansion. The project proponent made necessary corrections in this regard
and submitted revised copy of presentation duly signed by him. The SEAC further
observed that the parking area of LPG Plant & POT Plant is same & has been divided
into two halves for parking of vehicles of POT & LPG plants whereas LPG plant at the
time of obtaining environmental clearance for their project had proposed it as
independent area of parking for its vehicles. The SEAC asked the project proponent to
clarify as to whether number of trucks carrying oil for distribution will increase with the
increase in storage capacity of plant. To this query of SEAC, the project proponent
replied that the intake supply of oil will be through pipeline to the POT and capacity
enhancement is meant only for increasing number of days' storage capacity & no
additional daily distribution capacity increase is proposed. As such, there will be no
increase in volume of loading & unloading vehicles.
Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Environmental Consultant of the project proponent
presented the salient features of the project as under: -
The petroleum terminal is spread over an area of 84 acres and the terminal is
situated at distance of 7 kms from Bathinda city to Bathinda.
The existing storage capacity of petroleum product is 72,687 KL and it has been
proposed to increase upto 1, 50,207 KL(72, 687 KL + 77,520 KL) by constructing
tanks of 3 x 500 KL for ethanol, 3 x 24000KL for HSD and 1 x 4020 KL for MS
and 4 additional TLF bays at Bathinda petroleum terminal, Phoos Mandi, Mansa
Road, Bathinda, Punjab i.e. proposed capacity is 77,520 KL.The total cost of the
project has been estimated as Rs.70.63 crores.
The existing water requirement for the project is 50 KLD and is met through 3
number borewells. No additional water is required for the proposed expansion
process.
The power available with the project is 1000 KVA and no additional power is
required for the proposed expansion process. Moreover, DG sets of capacity 2 x
500 KVA & 1 x 250 KVA have already been installed at site.
The Environmental Consultant of the project proponent requested that
EIA study for LPG plant, Bathinda has been carried during the period Nov. 2015- Jan.
2016 and the environmental clearance has been granted to the said project. The
monitoring locations selected in case of LPG plant and the proposed site have been
compared and found that monitoring locations selected for LPG site are overlapping
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with the core zone as well as buffer zone of proposed POT expansion project. He
requested to allow use of the baseline data collected in case of LPG plant during post
monsoon season i.e. Nov.2015-Jan.2016. The SEAC allowed the project proponent to
use the baseline data subject to the condition that minimum one-month additional
study be carried out in core Zone.
After detailed deliberations, it was decided to categorize the project into
B-1 category and that the project proponent should submit an Environment Impact
Assessment Study Report. After further deliberations on the proposed Terms of
Reference (TOR) suggested by the project proponent, the Committee approved the
Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment Study of the proposed
project. The 'Terms of Reference' will be valid for a period of three years from its
issuance. The project proponent should prepare draft rapid EIA / EMP Report for its
project based on above Terms of Reference and apply to the Member Secretary,
Punjab Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing as per the provisions of
EIA Notification, 2006 as amended from time to time on submitting EIA / EMP /
Executive Summary Report prepared by the project proponent as per TORs.
After completing the process of public hearing / public consultation, the
industry shall submit final EIA / EMP to the State Expert Appraisal Committee after
incorporating all the issues raised during public hearing / public consultation for
Appraisal of its project.
The case was considered by the SEIAA in its 117th meeting held on
10.11.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. Ajay Kumar, Senior Manager (T), IOCL Bathinda on behalf of project
proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental
Consultant of the promoter Company.
Environmental Consultant of the promoter company presented the salient
features of the project before the SEIAA and requested for issuance of ToRs.
The SEIAA looked into the details of the case and was satisfied with the
same. Therefore, the Authority decided to accept the recommendations of SEAC and to
issue Terms of Reference as proposed by the SEAC except ToR No. 12 of Part-B
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"General" which be amended as below. The SEIAA also decided that the project
proponent shall submit final EIA / EMP based upon the ToRs for Appraisal of its project.
Amended ToR No. 12 of Part-B "General"
12) The existing traffic movement and parking pattern and intensity on the main
roads will be monitored for one / two days. The impact of additional traffic due
to the proposed plant will be assessed.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEIAA, TORs were issued vide letter No.
3608-11 dated 21.11.2016 to the project proponent.
Accordingly, the project proponent has now submitted the final EIA report
and the same was examined and following essential details were sought: -
The EIA report submitted by the project proponent has been examined by
SEAC and it was observed as under: -
a- The industry has not submitted the pointwise compliance (in annotated form) of
the Terms of Reference issued vide letter no. 3608 dated 21.11.2016 in the EIA
report.
b- Scheme of treatment and disposal and traffic studies, CER details as per OM
dated 01.05.2018, Environment management plan etc. mentioned in EIA report
are not in line with the TOR issued.
c- While taking print out, many pages (hard copy) of the EIA report contains blank
square as the soft file might be corrupted and thus not readable. Therefore,
revised EIA report is required to be submitted.
d- Compliances of the Issues raised in the public hearing has not been addressed.
A separate Chapter of the public hearing is required to be incorporated in the
EIA report.
The project proponent has now submitted the revised EIA report after
incorporating reply to the aforesaid observations.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018. The details of the case have already been circulated to all the members
through the agenda of the meeting. The meeting was attended by the following from
the project proponent side:-
1. Sh. Santanu Nath, Deputy General Manager, IOCL Bathinda on behalf of project proponent.
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2. Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of the
project and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as
under: -
M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpuris accredited by QCI / NABET for
sector 28 Category-B vide accreditation certificate no. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0059
(Rev1) dated 29th Nov 2017 Valid till 01st Oct. 2019.
AT A GLANCE-BRIEF COMPANY PROFILE
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is an Indian state –Controlled Oil and gas
company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. was formed in 1964 with the merger of Indian
Refineries Ltd. (Estd. 1958).
IOCL have own refinery with capacity of 80.49 MMTPA for crude oil and
petroleum products and 9.5 MMSCMD for gas.
The Corporation's cross-country pipelines network, for transportation of crude oil
to refineries and finished products to high-demand centers, spans over 11,220
km.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
Petroleum products have become need of our day to day activities. Along with
increase in population, the demand for petroleum products is increasing
exponentially. After detailed surveys and studies, IOCL predicted the expected
need of petroleum products which will be catered through Terminals of Pipeline
in Punjab. This project will help to cater demand in coming years smoothly.
Also, through this project, ethanol mixing will be taking place which will be a
major step for reduction of pollution in entire Punjab.
SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATIONS
IOCL propped to enhance the petroleum product storage capacity of the
terminal from 72,687 KL to 1,50,207 KL by constructing petroleum product
storage tanks i.e. 3 X 500 KL for ethanol, 3 X 24,000 KL for HSD and 1 X 4020
KL for Motor Spirit. Also, 4 additional TLF bays are to be provided at Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd.(MD), Phoos Mandi, Mansa Road, Bathinda-151001 (Punjab).
DETAILS OF PROPOSED POL STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE TERMINAL
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Product & Class Proposed Capacity (KL)
Ethanol-A 500
Ethanol-A 500
Ethanol-A 500
HSD –B 24,000
HSD –B 24,000
HSD –B 24,000
MS -A 4,020
Total Proposed Capacity 77,520 KL
Existing Capacity 72,687 KL
Total Capacity after Expansion 1,50,207 KL
Salient Features of the Project
Sr. No.
Particulars Description
1 Cost of the Expansion project
Rs. 70.60 Crores
2 Total Proposed area
No new land area is proposed. The project will take place in the existing 84 Acre area of terminal.
3 Water Availability
Water is being sourced from Bore wells inside the plant premises.Requirement for the Project will be 50 m³/day for construction phase and 10 m³/day for Operational phase from three Existing bore wells.
4 Power Requirement
Power is received from Punjab State Electricity Corporation. The power requirement will remain same after the proposed expansion. Moreover, 3 DG sets are also available. 2 DG Sets of 500 KVA and 1 DG set of 250 KVA will be used in case of emergency only.
5 Manpower Requirement
No additional man power is required for operation. Total Manpower Requirement of the project will be 150 (40 direct and 110 indirect to include contract labour and security personnel).
6 Utility area • D. G. Set, Transformer Room • Work Shop, Watch Tower, etc
Environmental Setting
Particulars Details
Project Location
• Village – Phoos Mandi • Tehsil - Bathinda, Dist. Bathinda • State: Punjab
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Co ordinate • Latitude :30°10’18.68’’N • Longitude :74°58’10.52"E
Climatic Conditions • Site specific (Oct-Nov 2016) • Temp (0C)- Min 16, Max 38 • Relative Humidity (%) - Min- 06, Max-39 • Rain fall Total (mm)-0.0
Nearest IMD station • Bhatinda
General Topography • The topography is relatively flat
Nearest water bodies Water Bodies Sirhind Canal Bhatinda Distributary Canal Shergarh Minor Phul Distributary Canal
Distance 9.61km 3.3km 8.22Km 8.61km
Seismic Zone Seismic Zone - IV as per IS: 1893 and all designs will be as per IS Codes
Area Statement
The breakup of the land for the various activities for the proposed project will be
as follows:
i) No additional land required for proposed expansion. The existing POL
Terminal at Bhatinda has enough space within its plant boundary to
accommodate the proposed expansion.
ii) Total developed area of the terminal is 49 Acre and non- developed area is
55 Acre. Out of this undeveloped land, 20 acres of land has been given for
setting up of LPG plant. Hence, the total area remaining with the POL
terminal is approx.. 84 acres.
iii) Terminal is having facilities like POL Tanks, T.T loading Bays, pump hose
and manifold, DG set room, administration building, Control room, T.T.
Parking and Green Belt etc,.
Water Consumption
The project proposal is limited to installation of new POL storage tanks facilities to
meet the increasing/emergent requirement during natural calamities like flood etc.
Water consumption due to installation of new storage tanks will not increase.
Hence, the water consumption of the plant will remain same i.e. as follows: -
Sr. No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day)
Existing Proposed
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1 Domestic (Drinking, Sanitary etc.) 6.7 -
2 Washing/Water Bath/Miscl. plant operation 2.0 -
3 Mock Drill (50 m3 twice in a month) 3.3 -
4 Gardening 2.0 -
Total 14 -
WASTE WATER GENERATION & DISPOSAL
The quantity of waste water generation under normal operation of the
plant will not increase due to non-requirement of additional manpower for regular
operations. The sanitary waste water (5.36 m3 /day) is being disposed to septic
tanks. The waste water generated from mock drill only twice in a month shall be
discharged outside the plant boundary through Oil water separator system. Hence,
the Waste Water generation of the plant will remain same i.e. as follows: -
Sr No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day) Existing Proposed
1 Sanitary waste water 5.36 -
2 Washing/Water Bath/Miscl. plant operation 1.6 -
3 Mock drill 3.3 - Total 10.66 -
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
(i) NON HAZARDOUS WASTE
Solid Waste Generation
Type of Waste
Total (approx.)
Management
Domestic
Dry garbage 40 Kg/day Handed over to the authorised recyclers
Wet garbage 15 Kg/day Vermi Composting and manure usage in gardening
(ii) HAZARDOUS WASTE
Category No. & Type Quantity Method of Disposal
Category No. 3.1 Oil Sludge – generated from leaning of storage tanks once in 5 years
50 MT per year (approx.)
By bioremediation or disposed off through authorised vendor
Category No.5.1 spent oil
1 KL per year Authorized recycler
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA & MITIGATIONS MEASURES
An environmental baseline monitoring was carried out as a part of EIA study during
(Oct - Nov 2016), and included as primary and secondary data.
(i) Ambient Air Quality
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• Ambient air monitoring was carried out at six (06) locations. It was observed
that minimum and maximum concentration of PM10 is ranged between 62-93
µg/m3. The concentrations of PM2.5 vary from 24-38 µg/m3. SO2 concentration
level ranged from 5 to 13 µg/m3 and NO2 concentration ranged from 10-22
µg/m3 in the study area. CO concentration ranged between 0.251 to 0.411
mg/m3 in the study area
• Based on modeling studies, the predicted incremental ground level
concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NOx were observed as:
a- The maximum incremental ground level concentrations (GLCs) for
particulate matter, SO2 and NOx due to proposed developmental activities
were measured. The predicted 24 hourly maximum concentrations for
existing facilities for particulate matter@1.0 µg/m3, SO2@ 0.036 µg/m3
and NOx@ 7.5 µg/m3 occurring at a distance 1.4 km at project site in SE
direction.
b- The resultant concentration levels (Ambient + incremental GLC) for
particulate matter, SO2 and NOx likely to be encountered in the operation
of the project are respectively occurring at a distance of about 1.4 km in
the SE direction with a concentration levels (resultant) of 94.0 µg/m3,
13.036 µg/m3 and 29.5 µg/m3 respectively, which are well within the
NAAQS levels prescribed by CPCB.
c- Hence, it is inferred that considering resultant concentration levels, the
pollution load exerted due to proposed project will be insignificant.
o Mitigating Measures for Ambient Air Quality:
• The impact on ambient air quality due to fugitive dust generated during
construction period is not permanent in nature, and will cease with the
completion of construction activity. However, tarpaulin sheets will be used for
covering the material being transported in trucks, sprinkling of water will be
done to control the dust generated and proper maintenance of vehicle will be
carried out. With the completion of construction phase, the impact on air quality
due to fugitive dust, will be minimized and this impact is reversible in nature.
o Air Pollution Control Measures
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(i) D. G. Sets installed for backup power is in enclosure and confirms to the
prescribed standards under EPA rules.
(ii) The gaseous emissions from the D.G. sets are conforming to the standards
prescribed by SPCB. At no time, the emission levels have gone beyond the
stipulated standards.
(iii) There will be no process emission from the receipt, storage and distribution
of POL and other ancillary operations.
(iv) Fugitive emission at workplaces are controlled and kept below the limits
prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.
(v) For control of fugitive emission, following steps will be carried out: -
a) Closed handling system will be provided.
b) Pumps will be provided with mechanical seals to prevent leakages.
c) System of leak detection and repair of pump/pipeline based on preventive
maintenance.
d) ROV will also be in place to check such eventualities.
(vi) Ambient air quality status with respect to VOCs and hydrocarbon in the area
shall be monitored in the operation phase of project.
(ii) NOISE LEVELS
• Five (05) locations were identified based on the activities in the village area,
traffic and sensitive areas like hospitals and schools. The day and night time
noise levels in residential and industrial area were observed to be well within the
prescribed limit of CPCB standards, in the study area.
o NOISE LEVELS [dB (A)] IN THE STUDY AREA
Sr. No.
Monitoring Locations Equivalent Noise Level
LeqDay LeqNight
1 Project Site (Main Gate) 64.35 46.80
2 Project Site (Storage Area) 62.45 45.38
3 Phoos Mandi 57.95 36.60
4 Balraj Nagar 50.65 38.45
5 Naiwala 55.85 36.80
Range 50.65-64.35 36.60-46.80
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CPCB Standards
Residential Area 55 45
Industrial Area 75 70
o MITIGATING MEASURES FOR NOISE
(i) The construction equipment may result in high noise levels, which may
affect the personnel in the work zone. However, use of personal
protective equipment such as earplugs, ear muffs will mitigate any
adverse impact of the noise on working personnel.
(ii) The workers engaged in construction activities, in general, are likely to be
exposed to an equivalent noise level of 70-75 dB (A). Therefore, use of
protective equipment in the form of ear muffs/ earplugs in high noise
level areas shall mitigate any adverse impact.
(iii) WATER ENVIRONMENT
Water Quality-8 water (surface and groundwater) samples were collected from
various sampling locations, Five (05) from groundwater sources and three (03) from
surface water sources.
(a) Surface water quality- The physico-chemical characteristics of the surface
water samples collected and analysed, were compared with the IS-10500
standards. The analysis results indicated that the pH ranged between 7.30 to
8.30 which is well within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. The TDS was
observed to be 562 to 1261 mg/l which is within the permissible limit of 2000
mg/l. The Total Hardness recorded was in the range of 368 to 389 mg/l as
CaCO3 which is also within the permissible limit of 600 mg/l. The nitrate was
found to be in the range of 18.60 to 64.0 mg/l. The levels of chloride and
sulphate were found to be in the range of 63.99 to 359.86 mg/l and, 40.81 to
132 mg/l respectively. Heavy metals content (i.e. As, Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Fe, Mn,
Zn and Hg) were found to be very low and within specified standards. The
overall surface water quality was found to be safe for drinking purpose physico-
chemically.
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(b) Groundwater Quality- The physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater were
and compared with the IS-10500 standards. The analysis results indicated that
the pH ranged between 7.87 to 8.57 which is well within the specified standard
of 6.5 to 8.5. TDS was ranging from 298 to 1315 mg/l which is within the
permissible limit of 2000 mg/l. Total hardness was found to be in the range of
178.9 to 312 mg/l which is also within the permissible limit of 600 mg/l. The
fluoride concentrations were varied between 0.31 to 0.88 mg/l which is within
the acceptable limit of 1 mg/l. The nitrate and sulphate were found in the range
of 12.48 to 39.95 mg/l and 27.82 to 161.15 mg/l respectively. Calcium varied
between 14.4 to 73.6 mg/l. The heavy metals content (i.e. As, Al, Cd, Cr, Cu,
Pb, Fe, Mn, Zn and Hg) were found to be within permissible limits.
(iv) LAND ENVIRONMENT
The sources of emission were studied for determination of incremental GLC level
with the estimated quantity using mathematical simulation software ISCST-3.
(v) Soil Characteristics
Four soil samples were collected from different locations of the study area. The
bulk density of the soil in the study area ranged between 1.07-1.12 g/cc which
indicates favorable physical condition for plant growth, the texture of soil in the
maximum areas is found to be silty clay. The soil is nontoxic w.r.t heavy metals.
Infiltration rate (cm/min) in the study area ranged from16.79-24.62. Water
Holding Capacity (%) 43.19-48.24.
(vi) Biological Environment
a) FLORAL IN THE STUDY AREA
In the floral diversity, total 161 plant species were enlisted within the study site
• Trees: Total 49 species were found in the study area
• Shrubs (small trees): Total 47 species were enumerated from the
study area.
• Herbs: Total 29 species were observed.
• Grasses: Total 23 species were enlisted from the study area
• Climbers /Twiners: Total 12 species were recorded in the study area.
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• Parasitic/Epiphytic Plants: 1 species of found in the study area
b) FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA
In the faunal diversity, total 65 species were recorded from the study
area. The class wise species status as Aves (23), Mammals (17), Herpatofauna (12),
fishes (8) and 5 species of butterflies were documented.
c) MITIGATING MEASURES
In order to mitigate the adverse impact likely to arise in social, cultural and economic
aspects in the surrounding region and the proposed project is expected to contribute
towards enlistment of local people quality of life; certain line of action should be
adopted related to:
Health services through mobile dispensary in surrounding villages in the study
area
Timely valued different awareness programs (sanitation, health, education) must
be arranged by the project proponent based on the common health problems
caused in the region that may help to reduce the lower status of the study area
Training to local youth for their self-employment for skill and entrepreneurship
development
Preference shall be given to local people for employment, considering their skills
and abilities
(vii) Details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Jassi pauwali village: (Total cost around 12 lakhs)
Senior secondary school: Construction of new Toilet Block for girls.
Primary School: Construction of new Toilet block & Water cooler with RO.
Red cross Bathinda: Amubulance was given to Red cross.
Phoos Mandi village:Industrial RO & Solar street lights costing of Rs. 30.13
Lakhs.
Near by Villages:Eye Camp worth Rs. 3 lakhs , 7 ROs in villages worth Rs. 7.5 to
8 Lakhs, Solar street lights worth Rs. 10 lakhs.
(viii) BUDGETARY ALLOCATION TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGMENNT PLAN
Sr. No. Description Cost in lakhs
1 ETP (Pretreatment)/Bioremediation 5.00
2 Rain Water Harvesting 1.50
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3 Health Care & Plant Safety Safety 20.0
4 Environmental Monitoring plan 3.50
5 Peacock Conservation Plan 0.40
Total 30.4
(ix) Issues raised during Public Hearing:
In reference to the question of Sh. Gurdip Singh, Village Phoos Mandi, Bathinda, the
project proponent submitted compliance status that as per earlier plan, it was assured
to provide solar based RO system but the same was found out to be non-feasible. After
discussion on the said matter and acceptance given by the Sarpanch, electricity based
RO was provided. Solar street lighting has been provided. Further, if deficiencies are
found in planned CSR activity, the same shall be addressed on priority.
SEAC observed the following observations/queries to the project
proponent to which he replied as under: -
Sr.
No.
Observations raised by the SEAC
Reply by the project proponent
1. Whether any additional water is required
for the expansion project? Further, as to
whether the project proponent has
applied to Central Ground Water Authority
for obtaining permission for abstraction of
existing ground water.
No additional water is required for the
expansion project as number of workers
remains same. However, they are in
process of filing the online application for
obtaining permission for abstraction of
existing ground water from the Central
Ground Water Authority and copy of
acknowledgement will be submitted in due
course.
2. Whether the quantity of effluent shall be
increased after expansion? What are the
pollution control measures for handling of
trade effluent especially generated during
mock drills?
Neither the trade effluent is generated
from the existing process nor will be
generated from the proposed expansion.
However, waste water generated during
the mock drill is collected separately and
thereafter the oil is being separated in
mechanical oil separator. Recovered oil is
being reused and water is being used for
plantation purpose inside the premises. To
this, SEAC asked the project proponent
that as to whether the said waste water is
meeting with the standards prescribed for
such discharges. The project proponent
replied that it will be ensured that the
effluent shall conforms to the prescribed
standards.
3. What are the methods to treat the oil
sludge left in the mechanical separator?
Earlier, there was significant sludge
generation and periodic cleaning was
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required. Therefore, provision for bio-
remediation treatment was made. With
the improvement in the quality of various
oils and application of BS-VI standards,
high quality petroleum products are now
being received resulting in very low
quantity of sludge generation. Thus,
periodic maintenance has been extended
from yearly to 4-5 year cleaning. The
company has taken up the matter with
the reprocessors/co-processors (Cement
kilns) for the reutilization of this
Hazardous waste. They will make an
agreement with such approved firms of
State Board/CPCB, shortly.
4. As to whether, there is any increase in
traffic due to the proposed expansion?
The supply for the expansion project is
through pipe line so there is no increase
in the traffic due to the same. However,
due to increase in production with the
increase in demand, an increase of traffic
@4% is expected for which they have
adequate parking facilities within the
premises.
5. Whether paved roads have been provided
inside the premises for the movement of
traffic?
The paved roads have already been
provided for smooth movement of
vehicles except the green areas.
6. Whether any heating arrangement have
been provided under the oil tanks to heat
the oil during winter season?
Heating arrangement is not required as
the climatic conditions in the State are
favourable and the products they store
does not require any heating, even during
winter period.
7. Issues raised in the public hearing
regarding development of nearby villages
of the project site have not been
addressed in the final EIA report. As such,
the project proponent is required to
propose CER activities as per the OM
dated 01.05.2018 keeping in view of the
demand of villagers. The project
proponent shall also submit schedule for
the start &completion of CER activities to
be proposed.
Revised CER activities as per the OM
dated 01.05.2018 in consultation with the
people of nearby villages alongwith
timeline chart showing the completion
period of each activity shall be submitted
in due course.
8. In the TOR, a condition was imposed to
the effect that the project proponent shall
provide STP to treat the domestic
effluent, however, project proponent has
proposed to provide septic tank in the
premises.
Only 30 workers are working inside the
plant on a single shift & none of them is
residing inside the premises except the
security Guards. The total quantity of
domestic effluent generated is too small
for providing STP. However, a properly
designed septic tank has already been
provided to treat the same and treated
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effluent is being used for gardening.
SEAC took the aforesaid replies of the project proponent on record.
The SEAC observed that the project proponent has provided adequate and
satisfactory clarifications to the observations raised by it. Therefore, the Committee
awarded 'Silver Grading' to the project proposal and decided that case be forwarded
to SEIAA with the recommendations to grant environmental clearance for enhancement
in storage capacity of petroleum product in the terminal i.e. from 72,687 KL to
1,50,207 KL by constructing petroleum product storage tanks i.e. 3 X 500 KL for
ethanol, 3 X 24,000 KL for HSD and 1 X 4020 KL for Motor Spirit alongwith 4 nos. of
additional TLF bays as per the details mentioned in the Form-I & subsequent
presentation / clarifications made by the project proponent and his consultant for its
project at Bathinda petroleum terminal, Phoos Mandi, Mansa Road, Bathinda, Punjab
with following salient features, proposed measures, conditions & subject to the
submission of following additional requisites to be fulfilled before the final issuance of
Environment clearance by the SEIAA:-
i) The project proponent will submit copy of acknowledgement alongwith set of an
application filed with CGWA for obtaining permission for exiting ground water
abstraction.
ii) The project proponent will submit a properly drafted CER activities plan in
consultation with the villagers of the area considering their objection made
during public hearing & in accordance to the provisions of OM dated 01.05.2018.
It will also provide timeline chart showing the completion period of each activity.
The amount to be spent on CER activities shall be proportionate to the amount
spent on project & such activities shall run parallel to the project execution. All
the activities must be completed with the completion of the project.
Standard EC Conditions for isolated storage and handling of hazardous
chemicals sector
I. Statutory compliance:
i. The project proponent shall obtain forest clearance under the provisions of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1986, in case of the diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose involved in the project.
ii. The project proponent shall obtain clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, if applicable.
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iii. The project proponent shall prepare a Site-Specific Conservation Plan & Wildlife Management Plan and approved by the Chief Wildlife Warden. The recommendations of the approved Site-Specific Conservation Plan / Wildlife Management Plan shall be implemented in consultation with the State Forest Department. The implementation report shall be furnished along with the six-monthly compliance report. (in case of the presence of Schedule-I species in the study area).
iv. The project proponent shall obtain Consent to Establish / Operate under the provisions of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 from the concerned State Pollution Control Board/ Committee.
v. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
vi. Necessary authorization required under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-Boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 shall be obtained and the provisions contained in the Rules shall be strictly adhered to.
vii. During construction phase, air pollution and solid waste management aspects need to be properly addressed ensuring compliance of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
viii. The Company shall strictly comply with the rules and guidelines under Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 as amended time to time. All transportation of Hazardous Chemicals shall be as per the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), 1989.
ix. The company should obtain all requisite clearances for fire safety and explosives and should comply with the stipulation made by the respective authorities.
x. Necessary approvals from Chief Controller of Explosives must be obtained before commission of project, if applicable.
xi. The project proponent shall obtain and adhere to statutory clearance under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, as applicable.
xii. Necessary permissions from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA)/concerned authority for the abstraction of ground water for the existing requirements as well as for the expanded unit. In case of not allowing such permission by the concerned authority for the abstraction of additional ground water for the expanded project, the project proponent shall propose alternative arrangements to meet out the additional water requirements. It shall be ensured that: -
a. In the projects where ground water is proposed as water source, the project proponent shall apply to the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA), as the case may be, for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable.
b. Approval /permission of the CGWA/SGWA shall be obtained before drawing ground water for the project activities
II. Air quality monitoring and preservation
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i. The National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 shall be complied with.
ii. The locations of ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be decided in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and it shall be ensured that at least one stations each is installed in the upwind and downwind direction as well as where maximum ground level concentrations are anticipated.
iii. Regularly monitoring of VOC and HC in the work zone area in the plant premises should be carried out and data be submitted to Ministry's Regional Office, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board. Quarterly monitoring for fugitive emissions should be carried out as per the guidelines of CPCB and reports submitted to Ministry's Regional Office.
iv. During storage and handling, the fugitive emission of methane, if any, shall be monitored using Infra-red camera/ appropriate technology.
v. The project proponent also to ensure trapping/storing of the CO2generated, if any, during the process and handling.
vi. The DG sets shall be equipped with suitable pollution control devices and the adequate stack height so that the emissions are in conformity with the extant regulations and the guidelines in this regard.
vii. Water sprinkling has to be undertaken on regular basis to control the polluting particles.
viii. Whole of the vehicle movement area as well as approach road to the gate /weighing bridge shall be paved with pucca / metalled / cement concrete road to control the dust emissions expected from the vehicle movement.
III. Water quality monitoring and preservation
i. The project proponent shall ensure Zero Liquid Discharge and shall treat the domestic effluent in a properly designed septic tank & treated domestic effluent will be utilized for gardening purposes within premises.
ii. The project proponent shall collect waste water generated during the mock drill, spillage / washing of floors etc. and the same shall be treated in mechanical oil separator. Recovered oil shall be re-used and treated waste water conforming to the prescribed standards shall be discharged for plantation purpose inside the premises.
iii. The Company shall harvest rainwater from the roof tops of the buildings and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and utilize the same for different industrial operations within the plant.
IV. Noise monitoring and prevention
i. Acoustic enclosure shall be provided to DG set for controlling the noise pollution. ii. The overall noise levels in and around the plant area shall be kept well within
the standards by providing noise control measures including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures etc. on all sources of noise generation.
iii. The ambient noise levels shall conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Rules, 1989 viz. 75 dBA (day time) and 70 dBA (night time).
V. Energy Conservation measures
i. The energy sources for lighting purposes shall preferably be LED based.
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VI. Waste management
i. Oil spillage prevention and mitigation scheme shall be prepared. In case of oil spillage/ contamination, action plan shall be prepared to clean the site by adopting proven technology. The recyclable waste (oily sludge) and spent oil shall be disposed of to the authorized recyclers/reprocessors/co-processors (like cement kiln) etc. In case of non disposal of hazardous waste through authorized reprocessor/co-processor due to any scientific reason, same may be given to the authorized Common Storage, Treatment & Disposal Facility (CSTDF).
VII. Green Belt
i. The green belt of 5-10 m width shall be developed in more than 33% of the total project area, mainly along the plant periphery, in downward wind direction, and along road sides etc. Selection of plant species shall be as per the CPCB guidelines in consultation with the State Forest Department.
VIII. Safety, Public hearing and Human health issues
i. Emergency preparedness plan based on the Hazard identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and guidelines prepared by OISD, DGMS and Govt. of India. Mock drill should be conducted once in a month. onsite and off-site Disaster Management Plan shall be implemented.
ii. Training shall be imparted to all employees on safety and health aspects of chemicals handling. Pre-employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees shall be undertaken on regular basis. Training to all employees on handling of chemicals shall be imparted.
iii. Additional safety measures should be taken by using remote operated shut off valve, double block & bleed valve (DBB), impervious dyke wall and un-bonded flexible roof drain pipe, if applicable.
iv. High and low-level alarms shall be fitted to plant storage tanks which can detect overfilling. However, proper supervision shall be done every time.
v. Unit should carry out safety audit and report submitted to the Regional Office. vi. Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site
with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion of the project.
vii. Occupational health surveillance of the workers shall be done on a regular basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act.
IX. Corporate Environment Responsibility
i. The project proponent shall comply with the provisions contained in this Ministry's OM vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018, as applicable, regarding Corporate Environment Responsibility.
ii. The company shall have a well laid down environmental policy duly approve by the Board of Directors. The environmental policy should prescribe for standard operating procedures to have proper checks and balances and to bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife norms / conditions. The company shall have defined system of reporting infringements / deviation / violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife
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norms / conditions and / or shareholders / stake holders. The copy of the board resolution in this regard shall be submitted to the MoEF&CC as a part of six-monthly report.
iii. A separate Environmental Cell equipped with full-fledged laboratory facilities shall be set up to carry out the Environmental Management and Monitoring functions, with qualified personnel shall be set up under the control of senior Executive, who will directly to the head of the organization.
iv. Action plan for implementing EMP and environmental conditions along with responsibility matrix of the company shall be prepared and shall be duly approved by competent authority. The year wise funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall be kept in separate account and not to be diverted for any other purpose. Year wise progress of implementation of action plan shall be reported to the Ministry/Regional Office along with the Six Monthly Compliance Report.
v. Self-environmental audit shall be conducted annually. Every three years third party environmental audit shall be carried out.
X. Miscellaneous
i. The project proponent shall make public the environmental clearance granted for their project along with the environmental conditions and safeguards at their cost by prominently advertising it at least in two local newspapers of the District or State, of which one shall be in the vernacular language within seven days and in addition this shall also be displayed in the project proponent's website permanently.
ii. The copies of the environmental clearance shall be submitted by the project proponents to the Heads of local bodies, Panchayats and Municipal Bodies in addition to the relevant offices of the Government who in turn has to display the same for 30days from the date of receipt.
iii. The project proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated environment clearance conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and update the same on half-yearly basis.
iv. The project proponent shall submit six-monthly reports on the status of the compliance of the stipulated environmental conditions on the website of the ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at environment clearance portal.
v. The project proponent shall submit the environmental statement for each financial year in Form-V to the concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently and put on the website of the company.
vi. The project proponent shall inform the Regional Office as well as the Ministry, the date of commencing the land development work and completion of the project.
vii. Restoration of the project site shall be carried out satisfactorily and report shall be sent to the Ministry's Regional Office.
viii. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the State Pollution Control Board and the State Government.
ix. The project proponent shall abide by all the commitments and recommendations made in the EIA/EMP report, commitment made during Public Hearing and also that during their presentation to the Expert Appraisal Committee.
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x. No further expansion or modifications in the plant shall be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
xi. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data may result in revocation of this environmental clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
xii. The Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance, if implementation of any of the above conditions is not satisfactory.
xiii. The Ministry reserves the right to stipulate additional conditions if found necessary. The Company in a time bound manner shall implement these conditions.
xiv. The Regional Office of this Ministry shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full cooperation to the officer (s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data / information/monitoring reports.
xv. The above conditions shall be enforced, inter-alia under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and Rules.
xvi. Any appeal against this EC shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
XI. Miscellaneous (applicable only for LPG storage)
i. No packing/loading/unloading of LPG cylinders shall be made on road/outside factory premises. Vehicles loaded/unloaded with LPG cylinders shall be parked inside the plant premises only and not on road sides.
ii. The proponent shall strictly follow Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) norms/guidelines for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants.
iii. Cylinders should be filled with the LPG and should never be over-filled. Cylinders should be checked before and after filling to ensure that they are fit to fill, have been correctly filled, are gas tight and will be trouble-free in service.
iv. Cylinder filling operations should be carried out in accordance with a reputable technical standard or code such as ISO 10691.
v. Road tankers should be equipped to the standard specified in national regulations reputable code. Vehicles should be mobilized during transfer operations and equipped to prevent untimely movement. Loading/unloading bays should be protected against impact. Fire-resistant coatings shall be provided to tanks/vessels.
vi. Sections of pipeline and storage systems that can be isolated with valves or blinds should be equipped with safety valves to protect against possible damage as liquid LPG expands with increases in temperature.
vii. The norms/guidelines of Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants shall be strictly followed. Safety audit to be carried out and report submitted to the Regional Office.
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viii. The project proponent shall conduct a traffic density survey on the approach road to be used for transportation of LPG tankers and LPG cylinders.
ix. Static electricity discharge shall be checked. Steel structures and pipeline should be securely earthed. Road tankers should be bonded to earth before LP Gas transfers commence and remain so until the operation is complete and the hose is disconnected.
x. The proponent shall strictly comply with Government of India's Gas Cylinder Rules and its amendments.
Item No. 172.16: Application for issuance of TOR under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of petroleum product storage capacity from 82,515 KL to 1,99,725 KL at existing petroleum terminal in Sangrur i.e. at Jind Road Sangrur by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND2 /11391/2016)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has applied for issuance of TOR
under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of petroleum product storage
capacity from 82,515 KL to 1,99,725 KL at existing petroleum terminal in Sangrur i.e. at
Jind Road Sangrur by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. The project is covered under
category 6 (b) of the Schedule appended to the said notification.
Environmental Engineer, Regional office, Sangrur was requested vide
email dated 23.09.2016 to send the latest construction status of proposed site.
Environmental Engineer, Regional office, Sangrur vide return email dated 28.09.2016
reported as under:
It is intimated that the subject cited industry was granted consent
to operate under the Water Act, 1974 vide no. SGR/ETP/96-11/F-185 dated 30.04.1996
and the Air Act, 1981 vide no. SGR/APC/96-11/F-134 dated 30.04.1996, both valid upto
31.03.2018 for storage and dispatch of MS, HSD, SKO & Ethanol, subject to certain
conditions mentioned therein.
The site of the industry was visited by AEE of his office on
23.09.2016 and Sh. SP Singh, Chief Terminal Manager, IOCL, Sangrur Terminal was
contacted, who informed that presently the industry has provided storage tanks of mild
steel to store MS @35560 KL, HSD @54310 KL, SKO @12030 KL and ethanol @270 KL
within the premises of the industry. He also submitted details of storage tanks provided
to store said petroleum products (copy attached). He further informed that the industry
has proposed expansion of its unit, by constructing tanks of 2×600 KL for storage of
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ethanol, 4×25000 KL for storage of HSD, 1×12000 KL for storage of HSD and 1×4010
KL for storage of HSD. However, no work for the proposed expansion has been started
as yet.
During visit, it was also observed that no fabrication/construction work for
proposed expansion for storage of petroleum products has been started as yet.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 151st meeting held on
24.10.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. S.P. Singh, Chief Terminal Manager, IOL, POT, Sangrur on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
The SEAC perused the reply and observed that the project proponent is
still required to clarify its position with regard to year of establishment, subsequent
expansions if any viz-a-viz applicability of provisions of EIA notification,1994 as
amended in July 2004 as well as EIA notification dated 14.09.2006. To this observation,
the project proponent clarified that the project was not covered under EIA notification,
1994 & 2004 as it was established in year 1996 with permission of PPCB. No
expansions have been made thereafter. However, the unit is covered under EIA
notification dated 14.09.2006 and hence the present application has been filed for
proposed expansion. The project proponent made necessary corrections in this regard
and submitted revised copy of presentation duly signed by him. The SEAC asked the
project proponent to clarify as to whether no of trucks carrying oil for distribution will
increase on the increase in storage capacity of plant. To this query of SEAC, the project
proponent replied that the intake supply of oil will be through pipeline to the POT and
capacity enhancement is meant for increased number of day’s storage capacity & no
additional daily distribution capacity increase is proposed. As such, there will be no
increase in volume of loading & unloading vehicles.
Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Environmental Consultant of the project proponent
presented the salient features of the project and requested to issue standard terms of
reference for the proposed expansion.
After detailed deliberations, it was decided to categorize the project into
B-1 category and that the project proponent should submit an Environment Impact
Assessment Study Report. After further deliberations on the proposed Terms of
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Reference (TOR) suggested by the project proponent, the Committee approved the
Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment Study of the proposed
project. The 'Terms of Reference' will be valid for a period of three years from its
issuance. The project proponent should prepare draft rapid EIA / EMP Report for its
project based on above Terms of Reference and apply to the Member Secretary,
Punjab Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing as per the provisions of
EIA Notification, 2006 as amended from time to time on submitting EIA / EMP /
Executive Summary Report prepared by the project proponent as per TORs.
After completing the process of public hearing / public consultation, the
industry shall submit final EIA / EMP to the State Expert Appraisal Committee after
incorporating all the issues raised during public hearing / public consultation for
Appraisal of its project.
The case was considered by the SEIAA in its 117th meeting held on
10.11.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. S.P. Singh, Chief Terminal Manager, IOCL Sangrur on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
Environmental Consultant of the promoter company presented the salient
features of the project before the SEIAA and requested for issuance of ToRs.
The SEIAA looked into the details of the case and was satisfied with the
same. Therefore, the Authority decided to accept the recommendations of SEAC and to
issue Terms of Reference as proposed by the SEAC except ToR No. 12 of Part-B
"General" which be amended as below. The SEIAA also decided that the project
proponent shall submit final EIA / EMP based upon the ToRs for Appraisal of its project.
Amended ToR No. 12 of Part-B "General"
12) The existing traffic movement and parking pattern and intensity on the main roads will be monitored for one / two days. The impact of additional traffic due to the proposed plant will be assessed.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEIAA, TORs were issued
vide letter No. 3646-49 dated 21.11.2016 to the project proponent.
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The project proponent has now submitted the final EIA report and the same was
examined and following essential details were sought: -
1) The industry has not submitted the pointwise compliance (in annotated form) of
the Terms of Reference issued vide letter no. 3646 dated 23.11.2016 in the EIA
report.
2) Scheme of treatment and disposal and traffic studies, CER details as per OM
dated 01.05.2018, Environment management plan etc. mentioned in EIA report
are not in line with the TOR issued.
3) Compliances of the issues raised (especially point 1, 2, 3) in the public hearing
has not been addressed. A separate Chapter of the public hearing is required to
be incorporated in the EIA report.
The project proponent has now submitted the revised EIA report after
incorporating reply to the aforesaid observations.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018, which was attended by the following:
1. Sh. Haresh J Manshani, General Manager, IOCL Sangrur Terminal on behalf of
project proponent.
2. Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental
Consultant of the promoter Company.
SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of the
project and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as
under: -
M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur is accredited by QCI / NABET for
sector 28 Category-B vide accreditation certificate no. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0059
(Rev1) dated 29th Nov 2017 Valid till 01st Oct. 2019.
AT A GLANCE-BRIEF COMPANY PROFILE
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is an Indian state –Controlled Oil and gas
company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. was formed in 1964 with the merger of Indian
Refineries Ltd. (Estd. 1958).
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IOCL have own refinery with capacity of 80.49 MMTPA for crude oil and
petroleum products and 9.5 MMSCMD for gas.
The Corporation's cross-country pipelines network, for transportation of crude oil
to refineries and finished products to high-demand centers, spans over 11,220
km.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
Petroleum products have become need of our day to day activities. Along with
increase in population, the demand for petroleum products is increasing
exponentially. After detailed surveys and studies, IOCL predicted the expected
need of petroleum products which will be catered through Terminals of Pipeline
in Punjab. This project will help to cater demand in coming years smoothly.
Also, through this project, ethanol mixing will be taking place which will be a
major step for reduction of pollution in entire Punjab.
SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATIONS
IOCL propped to enhance the petroleum product storage capacity of the
terminal from 82,515 KL to 1,99,725 KL by constructing petroleum product
storage tanks of capacities 2 X 600 KL for ethanol, 4 X 25,000 KL for HSD, 1 X
12,000 KL for HSD and 1 X 4,010 KL for HSD at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.(MD),
Kammomajra Khurd, Jind Road, Sangrur-148001 (Punjab).
DETAILS OF PROPOSED POL STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE TERMINAL
Tank. No.
Product Details Class Proposed Capacity (KL)
21 HSD B 25,000
22 HSD B 25,000
23 HSD B 25,000
24 HSD B 25,000
25 Ethanol A 600
26 Ethanol A 600
10 HSD B 12,000
4 HSD B 4,010
Total Proposed Capacity 1,17,210 KL
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Existing Capacity 82,515 KL
Total Capacity after Expansion 1,99,725 KL
Salient Features of the Project
Sr. No.
Particulars Description
1 Cost of the Expansion project
Rs.108 Crores
2 Total Proposed area
No new land area is proposed. The project will take place in the existing 103.81 Acre area of terminal.
3 Water Availability
Water is being sourced from Bore wells inside the plant premises. Requirement for the Project will be 50 m³/day for construction phase and 13.5 m³/day for Operational phase from four Existing bore wells.
4 Power Requirement
Power is received from Punjab State Electricity Corporation. The power requirement will remain same after the proposed expansion. Moreover, 2 DG Sets of capacity 750 KVA each will be used in case of emergency only.
5 Manpower Requirement
No additional man power is required for operation. Total Manpower Requirement of the project will be 160 (25 direct and 135 indirect to include contract labour and security personnel).
6 Utility area • D. G. Set, Transformer Room • Work Shop, Watch Tower, etc
Environmental Setting
Particulars • Details
Project Location Village :Kammomajra Khurd
Taluka :Sangrur
District : Sangrur
Punjab, India
Co ordinate Lattitude :30°13’00’’N
Longitude :75°51’43"E
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Climatic Conditions Site specific (Nov 16, Dec 16, Jan 2017 )
Temp (°C)- Min 07, Max 35
Relative Humidity (%) - Min- 06, Max-97
Rain fall Total (mm)-73.7 mm
Nearest IMD station Patiala
General Topography The topography is Alluvial plain
Water Consumption
The project proposal is limited to installation of new POL storage tanks facilities to
meet the increasing / emergent requirement during natural calamities like flood etc.
Water consumption due to installation of new storage tanks will not increase.
Hence, the water consumption of the plant will remain same i.e. as follows: -
Sr.
No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day)
Existing Proposed
1 Domestic (Drinking, Sanitary etc.) 4.5 -
2 Washing/ Water Bath / Miscl. plant operation 6.0 -
3 Mock Drill (50 m3 twice in a month) 1.0 -
4 Gardening 2.0 -
Total 13.5 -
WASTE WATER GENERATION & DISPOSAL
The quantity of waste water generation under normal operation of the plant will
not increase due to non-requirement of additional manpower for regular operations.
The sanitary waste water (3.6 m3 /day) is being disposed to septic tanks. The waste
water generated from mock drill only twice in a month shall be discharged outside the
plant boundary through Oil water separator system.
Sr
No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day)
Existing Proposed
1 Sanitary waste water 3.6 -
2 Washing /Water Bath/ Miscl. plant operation 4.8 -
3 Mock drill 1.0 -
Total 9.2 -
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BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA & MITIGATIONS MEASURES
An environmental baseline monitoring was carried out as a part of EIA study during
(Nov 16-Dec16 –Jan 2017) and included as primary and secondary data.
(i) Ambient Air Quality
• Ambient air monitoring was carried out at six (06) locations. It was observed
that minimum and maximum concentration of PM10 is ranged between 35.1 to
67.0 µg/m3. The concentrations of PM2.5 vary from 11.7-25.7 µg/m3. SO2
concentration level ranged from 5.2-11.8 µg/m3 and NO2 concentration ranged
from 6 to 20 µg/m3 in the study area. CO concentration ranged between 0.071
to 0.158 mg/m3 in the study area.
• Based on modeling studies, the predicted incremental ground level
concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NOx were observed as:
a. The maximum incremental ground level concentrations (GLCs) for particulate
matter, SO2 and NOx were carried out. The predicted 24 hourly maximum
concentrations for proposed facilities for particulate matter, SO2 and NOx were
found to be 0.033 µg/m3, 0.0013 µg/m3 is 6.5 µg/m3 and occurring at a distance
1.4 km at project site in SSE & SE direction respectively.
b. The resultant concentration levels (Ambient + incremental GLC) for particulate
matter, SO2 and NOx likely to be encountered in the operation of the project are
respectively occurring at a distance of about 1.4 km in the SSE & SE direction
with a concentration levels (resultant) of 67.32 µg/m3, 11.812 µg/m3 and 26.5
µg/m3 respectively, which are well within the NAAQS levels prescribed by CPCB.
c. Hence it is inferred that considering resultant concentration levels, the pollution
load exerted due to proposed project will be insignificant
Mitigating Measures for Ambient Air Quality:
• The impact on ambient air quality due to fugitive dust generated during
construction period is not permanent in nature, and will cease with the
completion of construction activity. However, tarpaulin sheets will be used for
covering the material being transported in trucks, sprinkling of water will be
done to control the dust generated and proper maintenance of vehicle will be
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carried out. With the completion of construction phase, the impact on air quality
due to fugitive dust, will be minimized and this impact is reversible in nature.
Air Pollution Control Measures
• D. G. Sets installed for backup power is in enclosure and confirms to the
prescribed standards under EPA rules.
• The gaseous emissions from the D.G. sets are conforming to the standards
prescribed by SPCB. At no time, the emission levels have gone beyond the
stipulated standards.
• There will be no process emission from the receipt, storage and distribution of
POL and other ancillary operations.
• Fugitive emission at workplaces are controlled and kept below the limits
prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.
• For control of fugitive emission, following steps will be carried out: -
a) Closed handling system will be provided.
b) Pumps will be provided with mechanical seals to prevent leakages.
c) System of leak detection and repair of pump/pipeline based on preventive
maintenance.
d) ROV will also be in place to check such eventualities.
• Ambient air quality status with respect to VOCs and hydrocarbon in the area
shall be monitored in the operation phase of project.
(ii) NOISE LEVELS
• Six (06) locations were identified based on the activities in the village area,
traffic and sensitive areas like hospitals and schools. The day and night time
noise levels in residential and industrial area were observed to be well within the
prescribed limit of CPCB standards, in the study area.
• NOISE LEVELS [dB (A)] IN THE STUDY AREA
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Sr. No.
Monitoring Locations Equivalent Noise Level
Leq Day Leq Night
1 Project Site (Main Gate) 58.3 40.5
2 Project Site (Storage Area) 56.4 35.5
3 Andheri (Harri) 55.4 38.7
4 Kammomajra Khurd 52.4 30.8
5 Haripur 48.5 28.6
Range 48.5-58.3 28.6-40.5
CPCB Standards
Residential Area 55 45
Industrial Area 75 70
MITIGATING MEASURES FOR NOISE
The construction equipment may result in high noise levels, which may affect the
personnel in the work zone. However, use of personal protective equipment such as
earplugs, ear muffs will mitigate any adverse impact of the noise on working
personnel.
The workers engaged in construction activities, in general, are likely to be exposed
to an equivalent noise level of 70-75 dB (A). Therefore, use of protective equipment
in the form of ear muffs / earplugs in high noise level areas shall mitigate any
adverse impact.
(iii) WATER ENVIRONMENT
Water Quality-7 water (surface and groundwater) samples were collected from
various sampling locations, Five (05) from groundwater sources and two (02) from
surface water sources. The physico-chemical characteristics of the surface water
samples collected and analysed are compared with the IS-10500 standards. The
analysis results indicated that the pH ranged between 7.41 to 7.45 which are well
within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. The TDS was observed to be 141 to 145
mg/l which is within the permissible limit of 2000 mg/l. The Total Hardness
recorded was in the range of 98.0 to 109.48 mg/l as CaCO3 which is also within the
permissible limit of 600 mg/l. The nitrate was found to be in the range of 4.83 to
5.39 mg/l. The levels of chloride and sulphate were found to be in the range of 19.5
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to 20.56 mg/l and 12.67 to 14.62 mg/l respectively. Heavy metals content (i.e. As,
Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Fe, Mn, Zn and Hg) were found to be very low and within
specified standards. The overall surface water quality was found to be safe for
drinking purpose physico- chemically.
(iv) LAND ENVIRONMENT
The sources of emission were studied for determination of incremental
GLC level with the estimated quantity using mathematical simulation software ISCST-3.
(v) Soil Characteristics
Three soil samples were collected from different locations of the study
area. The bulk density of the soil in the study area ranged between 1.09-1.12 g/cc
which indicates favorable physical condition for plant growth, the texture of soil in the
maximum areas is found to be silty clay. The soil is non-toxic w.r.t heavy metals.
Infiltration rate (cm/min) in the study area ranged from19.73 to 23.12. Water Holding
Capacity (%) 41.24 to 48.62.
(vi) Biological Environment
a) FLORAL IN THE STUDY AREA
In the floral diversity, total 166 plant species were enlisted within the
study site
• Trees: Total 52 species were found in the study area
• Shrubs (small trees): Total 47 species were enumerated from the study area.
• Herbs: In the study area 32 species were observed.
• Grasses: 23 species were enlisted from the study area
• Climbers and Twiners: Total 11 species of climbers/ twiners were recorded in the
study area.
• Parasitic/Epiphytic Plants: 1 species of found in the study area.
b) FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA
This 10 km radial study area is basically industrial area situated near city
and agricultural land is 5 km away from the core. In the faunal diversity, total 43
species were recorded from the study area. The class wise species status as Aves (24),
Mammals (08), Herpatofauna (05) and 06 species of butterflies were documented.
MITIGATING MEASURES
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In order to mitigate the adverse impact likely to arise in social, cultural and economic
aspects in the surrounding region and the proposed project is expected to contribute
towards enlistment of local people quality of life; certain line of action should be
adopted related to:
Health services through mobile dispensary in surrounding villages in the study
area
Timely valued different awareness programs (sanitation, health, education) must
be arranged by the project proponent based on the common health problems
caused in the region that may help to reduce the lower status of the study area
Training to local youth for their self-employment for skill and entrepreneurship
development
Preference shall be given to local people for employment, considering their skills
and abilities
(vii) Details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Toilet Block for boys and girls separately in government Primary school in
Kammomajra in 2016-17- Rs. (2.5 Lacs)
Drinking water R/O filtration in Kammo Majra Primary School in 2016-17 - (0.25
lacs)
Benches and Fans for Government Primary school village Sibian in 2017-18 - (0.36
Lacs)
Construction of toilet blocks for in Government Girls Senior Secondary school,
Sunam- 13.0 lacs
Proposed for construction of one class room in Government Primary school in
Village Sibian in 2018-19 - (6.0 Lacs)
(viii) BUDGETARY ALLOCATION TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGMENNT PLAN
Sr.
No.
Description Cost (In LACS)
1 ETP (Pretreatment)/Bioremediation 3.50 2 Rain Water Harvesting 10.50 3 Health Care & Plant Safety Safety 20.0 4 Environmental Monitoring plan 3.50
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5 Peacock Conservation Plan 0.40 Total 37.9
(ix) Issues raised during Public Hearing: In reference to the question of Sh.
Balwinder Singh S/o Piara Singh (Former Sarpanch) Village Kamomajra Khurd, Sangrur,
the project proponent submitted compliance to the effect that RO system has been
installed in the Primary School at village Kamomajra, Sangrur in 2016-17 by spending
Rs.0.25 lacs.
SEAC observed the following observations/queries to the project
proponent to which he replied as under: -
Sr.
No.
Observations raised by the SEAC
Reply by the project proponent
1. As to whether the project site is
located in the notified area /
overexploited area of the central
Ground Water Authority. If yes, then
how, the project proponent will meet
the additional requirement of water
intake for expanded project. Further,
as to whether the project proponent
has applied to Central Ground Water
Authority for obtaining permission for
abstraction of existing ground water.
Sangrur block has been declared as
notified area by the CGWA. Further, no
additional water is required for the
expansion project as number of
workers remains same. However, they
are in process of filing the online
application for obtaining permission for
abstraction of existing ground water
from the Central Ground Water
Authority and copy of
acknowledgement will be submitted in
due course.
2. Whether the quantity of effluent shall
be increased after expansion? What
are the pollution control measures for
handling of trade effluent especially
generated during mock drills?
Neither the trade effluent is generated
from the existing process nor will be
generated from the proposed
expansion. However, waste water
generated during the mock drill is
collected separately and thereafter the
oil is being separated in mechanical oil
separator. Recovered oil is being
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reused and water is being used for
plantation purpose inside the
premises. To this, SEAC asked the
project proponent that as to whether
the said waste water is meeting with
the standards prescribed for such
discharges. The project proponent
replied that it will be ensured that the
effluent shall conforms to the
prescribed standards.
3. What are the methods to treat the oil
sludge left in the mechanical
separator?
Earlier, there was significant sludge
generation and periodic cleaning was
required. Therefore, provision for bio-
remediation treatment was made.
With the improvement in the quality of
various oils and application of BS-VI
standards, high quality petroleum
products are now being received
resulting in very low quantity of sludge
generation. Thus, periodic
maintenance has been extended from
yearly to 4-5-year cleaning. The
company has taken up the matter with
the re-processors / co-processors
(Cement kilns) for the reutilization of
this Hazardous waste. They will make
an agreement with such approved
firms of State Board / CPCB, shortly.
4. As to whether, there is any increase in
traffic due to the proposed expansion?
The supply for the expansion project is
through pipe line so there is no
increase in the traffic due to the same.
However, due to increase in
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production with the increase in
demand, an increase of traffic @4% is
expected for which they have
adequate parking facilities within the
premises.
5. Whether paved roads have been
provided inside the premises for the
movement of traffic?
The paved roads have already been
provided for smooth movement of
vehicles except the green areas.
6. Whether any heating arrangement
have been provided under the oil
tanks to heat the oil during winter
season?
Heating arrangement is not required
as the climatic conditions in the State
are favorable and the products they
store does not require any heating,
even during winter period.
8. In the TOR, a condition was imposed
to the effect that the project
proponent shall provide STP to treat
the domestic effluent, however,
project proponent has proposed to
provide septic tank in the premises.
Only 30 workers are working inside
the plant on a single shift & none of
them is residing inside the premises
except the security Guards. The total
quantity of domestic effluent
generated is too small for providing
STP. However, a properly designed
septic tank has already been provided
to treat the same and treated effluent
is being used for gardening.
SEAC took the aforesaid replies of the project proponent on record.
The SEAC observed that the project proponent has provided adequate and
satisfactory clarifications to the observations raised by it. Therefore, the Committee
awarded 'Silver Grading' to the project proposal and decided that case be forwarded
to SEIAA with the recommendations to grant environmental clearance for enhancement
in storage capacity of petroleum product in the terminal i.e. 82,515 KL to 1,99,725 KL
by constructing petroleum product storage tanks of capacities 2 X 600 KL for ethanol, 4
X 25,000 KL for HSD, 1 X 12,000 KL for HSD and 1 X 4,010 KL for HSD alongwith 4
nos. of additional TLF bays as per the details mentioned in the Form-I & subsequent
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presentation / clarifications made by the project proponent and his consultant for its
project at Sangrur petroleum terminal Kammomajra Khurd, Jind Road, Sangrur, Punjab
with following salient features, proposed measures, conditions & subject to the
submission of following additional requisites to be fulfilled before the final issuance of
Environment clearance by the SEIAA:-
i) The project proponent will submit copy of acknowledgement alongwith set of an
application filed with CGWA for obtaining permission for exiting ground water
abstraction.
ii) The project proponent will submit a properly drafted CER activities plan in
accordance to the provisions of OM dated 01.05.2018. It will also provide
timeline chart showing the completion period of each activity. The amount to be
spent on CER activities shall be proportionate to the amount spent on project &
such activities shall run parallel to the project execution. All the activities must
be completed with the completion of the project.
Standard EC Conditions for isolated storage and handling of hazardous chemicals sector I. Statutory compliance:
i. The project proponent shall obtain forest clearance under the provisions of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1986, in case of the diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose involved in the project.
ii. The project proponent shall obtain clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, if applicable.
iii. The project proponent shall prepare a Site-Specific Conservation Plan & Wildlife Management Plan and approved by the Chief Wildlife Warden. The recommendations of the approved Site-Specific Conservation Plan / Wildlife Management Plan shall be implemented in consultation with the State Forest Department. The implementation report shall be furnished along with the six-monthly compliance report. (in case of the presence of Schedule-I species in the study area).
iv. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
v. The project proponent shall obtain Consent to Establish / Operate under the provisions of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 from the concerned State Pollution Control Board/ Committee.
vi. Necessary authorization required under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-Boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 shall be obtained and the provisions contained in the Rules shall be strictly adhered to.
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vii. During construction phase, air pollution and solid waste management aspects need to be properly addressed ensuring compliance of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
viii. The Company shall strictly comply with the rules and guidelines under Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 as amended time to time. All transportation of Hazardous Chemicals shall be as per the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), 1989.
ix. The company should obtain all requisite clearances for fire safety and explosives and should comply with the stipulation made by the respective authorities.
x. Necessary approvals from Chief Controller of Explosives must be obtained before commission of project, if applicable.
xi. The project proponent shall obtain and adhere to statutory clearance under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, as applicable.
xii. Necessary permissions from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA)/concerned authority for the abstraction of ground water for the existing requirements as well as for the expanded unit. In case of not allowing such permission by the concerned authority for the abstraction of additional ground water for the expanded project, the project proponent shall propose alternative arrangements to meet out the additional water requirements. It shall be ensured that: -
a. In the projects where ground water is proposed as water source, the project proponent shall apply to the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA), as the case may be, for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable.
b. Approval /permission of the CGWA/SGWA shall be obtained before drawing ground water for the project activities.
II. Air quality monitoring and preservation i. The National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry
vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 shall be complied with. ii. The locations of ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be decided in
consultation with the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and it shall be ensured that at least one stations each is installed in the upwind and downwind direction as well as where maximum ground level concentrations are anticipated.
iii. Regularly monitoring of VOC and HC in the work zone area in the plant premises should be carried out and data be submitted to Ministry's Regional Office, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board. Quarterly monitoring for fugitive emissions should be carried out as per the guidelines of CPCB and reports submitted to Ministry's Regional Office.
iv. During storage and handling, the fugitive emission of methane, if any, shall be monitored using Infra-red camera/ appropriate technology.
v. The project proponent also to ensure trapping/storing of the CO2generated, if any, during the process and handling.
vi. The DG sets shall be equipped with suitable pollution control devices and the adequate stack height so that the emissions are in conformity with the extant regulations and the guidelines in this regard.
vii. Water sprinkling has to be undertaken on regular basis to control the polluting particles.
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viii. Whole of the vehicle movement area as well as approach road to the gate /weighing bridge shall be paved with pucca / metalled / cement concrete road to control the dust emissions expected from the vehicle movement.
III. Water quality monitoring and preservation i. The project proponent shall ensure Zero Liquid Discharge and shall treat the
domestic effluent in a properly designed septic tank & treated domestic effluent will be utilized for gardening purposes within premises.
ii. The project proponent shall collect waste water generated during the mock drill, spillage / washing of floors etc. and the same shall be treated in mechanical oil separator. Recovered oil shall be re-used and treated waste water conforming to the prescribed standards shall be discharged for plantation purpose inside the premises.
iii. The Company shall harvest rainwater from the roof tops of the buildings and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and utilize the same for different industrial operations within the plant.
IV. Noise monitoring and prevention i. Acoustic enclosure shall be provided to DG set for controlling the noise pollution. ii. The overall noise levels in and around the plant area shall be kept well within
the standards by providing noise control measures including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures etc. on all sources of noise generation.
iii. The ambient noise levels shall conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Rules, 1989 viz. 75 dBA (day time) and 70 dBA (night time).
V. Energy Conservation measures ii. The energy sources for lighting purposes shall preferably be LED based.
VI. Waste management i. Oil spillage prevention and mitigation scheme shall be prepared. In case of oil
spillage/ contamination, action plan shall be prepared to clean the site by adopting proven technology. The recyclable waste (oily sludge) and spent oil shall be disposed of to the authorized recyclers/reprocessors/co-processors (like cement kiln) etc. In case of non disposal of hazardous waste through authorized reprocessor/co-processor due to any scientific reason, same may be given to the authorized Common Storage, Treatment & Disposal Facility (CSTDF).
VII. Green Belt i. The green belt of 5-10 m width shall be developed in more than 33% of the
total project area, mainly along the plant periphery, in downward wind direction, and along road sides etc. Selection of plant species shall be as per the CPCB guidelines in consultation with the State Forest Department.
VIII. Safety, Public hearing and Human health issues i. Emergency preparedness plan based on the Hazard identification and Risk
Assessment (HIRA) and guidelines prepared by OISD, DGMS and Govt. of India. Mock drill should be conducted once in a month. onsite and off-site Disaster Management Plan shall be implemented.
ii. Training shall be imparted to all employees on safety and health aspects of chemicals handling. Pre-employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees shall be undertaken on regular basis. Training to all employees on handling of chemicals shall be imparted.
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iii. Additional safety measures should be taken by using remote operated shut off valve, double block & bleed valve (DBB), impervious dyke wall and un-bonded flexible roof drain pipe, if applicable.
iv. High and low-level alarms shall be fitted to plant storage tanks which can detect overfilling. However, proper supervision shall be done every time.
v. Unit should carry out safety audit and report submitted to the Regional Office. vi. Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site
with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion of the project.
vii. Occupational health surveillance of the workers shall be done on a regular basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act.
IX. Corporate Environment Responsibility i. The project proponent shall comply with the provisions contained in this
Ministry's OM vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018, as applicable, regarding Corporate Environment Responsibility.
ii. The company shall have a well laid down environmental policy duly approve by the Board of Directors. The environmental policy should prescribe for standard operating procedures to have proper checks and balances and to bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife norms / conditions. The company shall have defined system of reporting infringements / deviation / violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife norms / conditions and / or shareholders / stake holders. The copy of the board resolution in this regard shall be submitted to the MoEF&CC as a part of six-monthly report.
iii. A separate Environmental Cell equipped with full-fledged laboratory facilities shall be set up to carry out the Environmental Management and Monitoring functions, with qualified personnel shall be set up under the control of senior Executive, who will directly to the head of the organization.
iv. Action plan for implementing EMP and environmental conditions along with responsibility matrix of the company shall be prepared and shall be duly approved by competent authority. The year wise funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall be kept in separate account and not to be diverted for any other purpose. Year wise progress of implementation of action plan shall be reported to the Ministry/Regional Office along with the Six Monthly Compliance Report.
v. Self-environmental audit shall be conducted annually. Every three years third party environmental audit shall be carried out.
X. Miscellaneous i. The project proponent shall make public the environmental clearance granted
for their project along with the environmental conditions and safeguards at their cost by prominently advertising it at least in two local newspapers of the District or State, of which one shall be in the vernacular language within seven days and in addition this shall also be displayed in the project proponent's website permanently.
ii. The copies of the environmental clearance shall be submitted by the project proponents to the Heads of local bodies, Panchayats and Municipal Bodies in
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addition to the relevant offices of the Government who in turn has to display the same for 30days from the date of receipt.
iii. The project proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated environment clearance conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and update the same on half-yearly basis.
iv. The project proponent shall submit six-monthly reports on the status of the compliance of the stipulated environmental conditions on the website of the ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at environment clearance portal.
v. The project proponent shall submit the environmental statement for each financial year in Form-V to the concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently and put on the website of the company.
vi. The project proponent shall inform the Regional Office as well as the Ministry, the date of commencing the land development work and completion of the project.
vii. Restoration of the project site shall be carried out satisfactorily and report shall be sent to the Ministry's Regional Office.
viii. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the State Pollution Control Board and the State Government.
ix. The project proponent shall abide by all the commitments and recommendations made in the EIA/EMP report, commitment made during Public Hearing and also that during their presentation to the Expert Appraisal Committee.
x. No further expansion or modifications in the plant shall be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
xi. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data may result in revocation of this environmental clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
xii. The Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance, if implementation of any of the above conditions is not satisfactory.
xiii. The Ministry reserves the right to stipulate additional conditions if found necessary. The Company in a time bound manner shall implement these conditions.
xiv. The Regional Office of this Ministry shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full cooperation to the officer (s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data / information/monitoring reports.
xv. The above conditions shall be enforced, inter-alia under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and Rules.
xvi. Any appeal against this EC shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
XI. Miscellaneous (applicable only for LPG storage)
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i. No packing/loading/unloading of LPG cylinders shall be made on road/outside factory premises. Vehicles loaded/unloaded with LPG cylinders shall be parked inside the plant premises only and not on road sides.
ii. The proponent shall strictly follow Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) norms/guidelines for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants.
iii. Cylinders should be filled with the LPG and should never be over-filled. Cylinders should be checked before and after filling to ensure that they are fit to fill, have been correctly filled, are gas tight and will be trouble-free in service.
iv. Cylinder filling operations should be carried out in accordance with a reputable technical standard or code such as ISO 10691.
v. Road tankers should be equipped to the standard specified in national regulations reputable code. Vehicles should be mobilized during transfer operations and equipped to prevent untimely movement. Loading/unloading bays should be protected against impact. Fire-resistant coatings shall be provided to tanks/vessels.
vi. Sections of pipeline and storage systems that can be isolated with valves or blinds should be equipped with safety valves to protect against possible damage as liquid LPG expands with increases in temperature.
vii. The norms/guidelines of Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants shall be strictly followed. Safety audit to be carried out and report submitted to the Regional Office.
viii. The project proponent shall conduct a traffic density survey on the approach road to be used for transportation of LPG tankers and LPG cylinders.
ix. Static electricity discharge shall be checked. Steel structures and pipeline should be securely earthed. Road tankers should be bonded to earth before LP Gas transfers commence and remain so until the operation is complete and the hose is disconnected.
x. The proponent shall strictly comply with Government of India's Gas Cylinder Rules and its amendments.
Item No. 172.17: Application for environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for enhancement in storage capacity of petroleum product at Jalandhar petroleum terminal, Suchi Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/IND2 /11389/2016)
The SEAC apprised as under: -
M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has applied for obtaining the
Environmental Clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for enhancement in
storage capacity of petroleum product at Jalandhar petroleum terminal, Suchi Pind,
Jalandhar, Punjab. The project is covered under category 6 (b) of the Schedule
appended to the said notification.
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The case was placed in the agenda of the 148th meeting of SEAC held on
19.07.2016, but no one from the project proponent attended the said meeting.
After deliberation, the SEAC decided to defer the case in light of Office
Memorandum dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF, Govt. of India and ask the project proponent
to attend the next meeting as and when called for.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 149th meeting held on
29.08.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. H.S. Minhas, Chief Terminal Manager, IOL POT Jalandhar, on behalf of project
proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental
Consultant of the promoter Company
The SEAC observed that:
i. The project proponent is required to provide compliance status of existing project
with regard to provisions of EIA notification 1994, as amended in July 2004 & EIA
notification 2006 with documentary evidence including start of operations at
present installed capacity.
ii. The project proponent has not submitted complete layout plan citing the details of
existing features & proposed expansion marked with different colors alongwith
entry & exit points.
iii. The project proponent is required to submit layout plan in two different colors
showing existing & proposed set up alongwith proposal to shift residential colony
existing inside the premises & adjoining proposed expansion area.
After deliberations, the SEAC decided that to defer the case till the project
proponent submits the reply to the observations.
Accordingly, the observations / decisions of the SEAC were conveyed to
the project proponent vide letter no. 3344 dated 12.09.2016. The project proponent
submitted reply online to the aforesaid observations on 28.09.2016 and the same was
annexed with the agenda. The brief contents of the reply are reproduced as under: -
Sr. No.
Items of Query Raised Reply
1 The project proponent is required to provide compliance status of existing project with regard to provisions of EIA notification 1994, as amended in July 2004 & EIA notification 2006 with
Pursuant to EIA notification 1994, Environmental Impact Assessment/EC was not required as mentioned in schedule-I,II nor it was fit into prescribed criterion. However consent
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documentary evidence including start of operations at present installed capacity.
from pollution control Board was the only criterion which was already in place. Further as per OM dated November 21,2006 (Annexed) for further change in activities it require Environmental Clearance as per EIA notification ,2006 and hence is the application for Environment Clearance/ ToR. EIA Notification guideline enclosed with the reply.
2 The project proponent has not submitted complete layout plan citing the details of existing features & proposed expansion marked with different colors along with entry & exit points.
Plant layout enclosed with the reply
3 The project proponent is required to submit layout plan in two different colors showing existing & proposed set up along with proposal to shift residential colony existing inside the premises & adjoining proposed expansion area.
IOCL Jalandhar purchase ready residential flats in Jalandhar. The minutes are enclosed with the reply.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 151st meeting held on
24.10.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. H.S. Minhas, Chief Terminal Manager, IOL, POT Jalandhar on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
The SEAC perused the reply and observed that the project proponent is
still required to clarify its position with regard to year of establishment, subsequent
expansions if any viz-a-viz applicability of provisions of EIA notification,1994 as
amended in July 2004 as well as EIA notification dated 14.09.2006. To this observation,
the project proponent clarified that the project was not covered under EIA notification,
1994 & 2004 as it was established in year 1983 with permission of PPCB. No
expansions have been made thereafter. However, the unit is covered under EIA
notification dated 14.09.2006 and hence the present application has been filed for
proposed expansion. The project proponent made necessary corrections in this regard
and submitted revised copy of presentation duly signed by him. The SEAC asked the
project proponent to clarify as to whether no of trucks carrying oil for distribution will
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increase on the increase in storage capacity of plant. To this query of SEAC, the project
proponent replied that the intake supply of oil will be through pipeline to the POT and
capacity enhancement is meant only for increasing in number of days storage capacity
& no additional daily distribution capacity increase is proposed. As such, there will be
no increase in volume of loading & unloading vehicles. The SEAC observed that a
residential colony exists in the premises and risks associated with this type of project as
well as environmental impacts due to expansion needs to take care of residential area.
To this query of SEAC, the project proponent clarified that residential colony will be
demolished so that proposed expansion could be done at site. Thus, the project
proponent will include the compliance of Construction & Demolition Waste Rules, 2016
in its EIA study report.
Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Environmental Consultant of the project proponent
presented the salient features of the project as under:-
The terminal is situated at distance of 4 kms from Jalandhar city.
The existing storage capacity of petroleum product is 1,91,074 KL and it has
been proposed to increase upto 3,19,874KL by constructing tanks of 4 x 1200 KL
for ethanol, 4 x 25000KL for HSD and 2 x 12000 KL for MS and 10 additional TLF
bays at Jalandhar petroleum terminal, Suchi Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab. The total
cost of the project has been estimated as Rs.118.22 crores.
The existing water requirement for the project is 50 KLD and is met through 3
nos. borewells. No additional water is required for the proposed expansion
process.
No additional power requirement for the proposed expansion process. Moreover,
DG sets have already been installed at site.
The project proponent has submitted the proposed Terms of Reference (TORs).
Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Environmental Consultant of the project proponent
requested to issue standard terms of reference for the proposed expansion.
After detailed deliberations, it was decided to categorize the project into
B-1 category and that the project proponent should submit an Environment Impact
Assessment Study Report. After further deliberations on the proposed Terms of
Reference (TOR) suggested by the project proponent, the Committee approved the
Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment Study of the proposed
project.
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The aforesaid 'Terms of Reference' will be valid for a period of three years
from its issuance. The project proponent should prepare draft rapid EIA / EMP Report
for its project based on above Terms of Reference and apply to the Member Secretary,
Punjab Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing as per the provisions of
EIA Notification, 2006 as amended from time to time on submitting EIA / EMP /
Executive Summary Report prepared by the project proponent as per TORs.
After completing the process of public hearing / public consultation, the
industry shall submit final EIA / EMP to the State Expert Appraisal Committee after
incorporating all the issues raised during public hearing / public consultation for
Appraisal of its project.
The case was considered by the SEIAA in its 117th meeting held on
10.11.2016, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. H.S. Minhas, Chief Terminal Manager, IOCL Jalandhar on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
Environmental Consultant of the promoter company presented the salient
features of the project before the SEIAA and requested for issuance of ToRs.
The SEIAA looked into the details of the case and was satisfied with the
same. Therefore, the Authority decided to accept the recommendations of SEAC and to
issue Terms of Reference as proposed by the SEAC except ToR No. 12 of Part-B
"General" which be amended as below. The SEIAA also decided that the project
proponent shall submit final EIA / EMP based upon the ToRs for Appraisal of its project.
Amended ToR No. 12 of Part-B "General"
12) The existing traffic movement and parking pattern and intensity on the main
roads will be monitored for one / two days. The impact of additional traffic due
to the proposed plant will be assessed.
In compliance to the decision taken by SEIAA, TORs were issued vide
letter No. 3625-28 dated 21.11.2016 to the project proponent.
Accordingly, the project proponent has now submitted the final EIA report
and the same was examined and following essential details were sought :-
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1) The industry has not submitted the pointwise compliance (in annotated form) of
the Terms of Reference issued vide letter no. 3625 dated 21.11.2016 in the EIA
report.
2) Scheme of treatment and disposal and traffic studies, CER details as per OM dated
01.05.2018, Environment management plan etc. mentioned in EIA report are not
in line with the TOR issued.
3) On the page no. 7-49 of the EIA report, it has been mentioned that Additional
Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda declared the Public Hearing as over. Though it is
a project of Jalandhar. Please clarify?
The project proponent has now submitted the revised EIA report after
incorporating reply to the aforesaid observations.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018, which was attended by the following: -
i) Sh. H.S. Minhas, Chief Terminal Manager, IOCL Jalandhar on behalf of project proponent.
ii) Sh. Rakesh Gupta, M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Nagpur, Environmental Consultant of the promoter Company.
SEAC allowed the project proponent to present the salient features of the
project and Environment Consultant of the project proponent presented the same as
under: -
M/s Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur is accredited by QCI / NABET for
sector 28 Category-B vide accreditation certificate no. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0059
(Rev1) dated 29th Nov 2017 Valid till 01st Oct. 2019.
AT A GLANCE-BRIEF COMPANY PROFILE
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is an Indian state –Controlled Oil and gas
company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. was formed in 1964 with the merger of Indian
Refineries Ltd. (Estd. 1958).
IOCL have own refinery with capacity of 80.49 MMTPA for crude oil and
petroleum products and 9.5 MMSCMD for gas.
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The Corporation's cross-country pipelines network, for transportation of crude oil
to refineries and finished products to high-demand centers, spans over 11,220
km.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
Petroleum products have become need of our day to day activities. Along with
increase in population, the demand for petroleum products is increasing
exponentially. After detailed surveys and studies, IOCL predicted the expected
need of petroleum products which will be catered through Terminals of Pipeline
in Punjab. This project will help to cater demand in coming years smoothly.
Also, through this project, ethanol mixing will be taking place which will be a
major step for reduction of pollution in entire Punjab.
SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATIONS
IOCL propped to enhance the petroleum product storage capacity of the
terminal from 1,91,074 KL to 3,19,874 KL by constructing tanks of 4 X 1,200 KL
for ethanol, 4 X 25,000 KL for HSD and 2 X 12,000 KL for MS at Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd.(MD), Pipeline Terminal Suchi Pind Jalandhar 144009, (Punjab).
DETAILS OF PROPOSED POL STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE TERMINAL
Sr. No.
Product Class Proposed Capacity (KL)
1 Ethanol A 1200
2 Ethanol A 1200
3 Ethanol A 1200
4 Ethanol A 1200
5 HSD B 25,000
6 HSD B 25,000
7 HSD B 25,000
8 HSD B 25,000
9 MS A 12000
10 MS A 12000
Total Proposed Capacity 1,28,800 KL
Existing Capacity 1,91,074 KL
Total Capacity after Expansion 3,19,874 KL
Salient Features of the Project
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Sr. No.
Particulars Description
1 Cost of the Expansion project
Rs. 118.22 Crores
2 Total Proposed area
No new land area is proposed. The project will take place in the existing 110 Acre area of terminal.
3 Water Availability
Water is being sourced from 3 Nos. of Bore wells inside the plant premises. Requirement for the Project will be 11.8 KLD for operational phase which will be fulfilled from three Existing bore wells.
4 Power Requirement
Power is received from Punjab State Electricity Corporation. The power requirement will remain same after the proposed expansion. Moreover, 3 DG sets are also available, 3 DG Sets of 1010 kVA, 1 DG set of 750 kVA and 1 DG set of 500 kVA will be used in case of emergency only. Diesel consumption for DG set approx. 4 KL/Month based on emergency power back up requirement.
5 Manpower Requirement
No additional manpower is required for operation. Total Manpower Requirement of the project will be 174 (26 direct and 148 indirect to include contract labour and security personnel).
6 Utility area • D. G. Set, Transformer Room • Work Shop, Watch Tower, etc
Environmental Setting
S.No. Particulars Details
1. Project Location Village :Suchipind
Taluka :Jalandhar
District :Jalandhar
Punjab, India
2. Co ordinate Latitude :31020'83"N
Longitude :75037'36"E
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3. Climatic
Conditions
Site specific (Nov 2016, Dec 2016 & Jan 2017 )
Temp (0C)- Min 06, Max 35
Relative Humidity (%) - Min- 07, Max-93
Rain fall Total (mm)-45.5 mm
4. Nearest IMD
station
Amritsar
5. General
Topography
The topography is Alluvial plain
Water Consumption
The project proposal is limited to installation of new POL storage tanks facilities to
meet the increasing / emergent requirement during natural calamities like flood etc.
Water consumption due to installation of new storage tanks will not increase.
Hence, the water consumption of the plant will remain same i.e. as follows: -
Sr.
No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day)
Existing Proposed
1 Domestic 7.8 -
2 Washing 1.0 -
3 Mock Drill 1.0 -
4 Gardening 2.0 -
Total 11.8 -
WASTE WATER GENERATION & DISPOSAL
The quantity of waste water generation under normal operation of the plant will
not increase due to non-requirement of additional manpower for regular operations.
The sanitary waste water (6.2 m3 /day) is being disposed to septic tanks. The waste
water generated from mock drill only twice in a month shall be discharged outside the
plant boundary through Oil water separator system.
Sr
No.
Particulars Quantity (m3/day)
Existing Proposed
1 Sanitary waste water 6.2 -
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2 Industrial waste water 8.2 -
Total 14.4 -
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
(iii) NON HAZARDOUS WASTE
Solid Waste Generation
Type of Waste
Total (approx)
Management
Domestic
Dry garbage
40 Kg/day Handed over to the authorised recyclers
Wet garbage
15 Kg/day Composting and manure usage to gardening
(iv) HAZARDOUS WASTE
Schedule I Category No. Type
Qty Method of Disposal
Category No. 34.3 Oil Water
Sludge – generated from leaning of
storage tanks once in 5 years
0.25 MT in five
year (approx.)
Through authorized
recycler approved under
Hazardous Waste
(Management, Handling &
Transboundary
Movement) rules, 2008
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA & MITIGATIONS MEASURES
An environmental baseline monitoring was carried out as a part of EIA study during
(Nov 2016, Dec 2016 & Jan 2017), and included as primary and secondary
data.
(x) Ambient Air Quality
• Ambient air monitoring was carried out at six (06) locations. It was observed
that minimum and maximum concentration of PM10 is ranged between 37-86.6
µg/m3. The concentrations of PM2.5 vary from 13.4 to 33.7 µg/m3. SO2
concentration level ranged from 5.1 to 13.7 µg/m3 and NO2 concentration
ranged from 5-19.9 µg/m3 in the study area. CO concentration ranged between
0.075-0.16 mg/m3 in the study area
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• Based on modeling studies, the predicted incremental ground level
concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NOx were observed as:
The maximum incremental ground level concentrations (GLCs) for particulate
matter, SO2 and NOx due to proposed developmental activities were carried
out. The predicted 24 hourly maximum concentrations for proposed facilities
for particulate matter, SO2 and NOx were found to be 0.52µg/m3, 0.02 µg/m3
is 9.5 µg/m3 and occurring at a distance 1.4 km at project site in SSE
direction respectively.
The resultant concentration levels (Ambient + incremental GLC) for
particulate matter, SO2 and NOx likely to be encountered in the operation of
the project are respectively occurring at a distance of about 1.4 km in the
SSE direction with a concentration levels (resultant) of 87.12 µg/m3, 13.72
µg/m3 and 29.4 µg/m3 respectively, which are well within the NAAQS levels
prescribed by CPCB.
Hence it is inferred that considering resultant concentration levels, the
pollution load exerted due to proposed project will be insignificant.
o Mitigating Measures for Ambient Air Quality:
• The impact on ambient air quality due to fugitive dust generated during
construction period is not permanent in nature, and will cease with the
completion of construction activity. However, tarpaulin sheets will be used for
covering the material being transported in trucks, sprinkling of water will be
done to control the dust generated and proper maintenance of vehicle will be
carried out. With the completion of construction phase, the impact on air quality
due to fugitive dust, will be minimized and this impact is reversible in nature.
o Air Pollution Control Measures
(i) D. G. Sets installed for backup power is in enclosure and confirms to the
prescribed standards under EPA rules.
(ii) The gaseous emissions from the D.G. sets are conforming to the standards
prescribed by SPCB. At no time, the emission levels have gone beyond the
stipulated standards.
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(iii) There will be no process emission from the receipt, storage and distribution
of POL and other ancillary operations.
(iv) Fugitive emission at workplaces are controlled and kept below the limits
prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.
(v) For control of fugitive emission, following steps will be carried out: -
a) Closed handling system will be provided. b) Pumps will be provided with mechanical seals to prevent leakages. c) System of leak detection and repair of pump/pipeline based on preventive
maintenance. d) ROV will also be in place to check such eventualities.
(vi) Ambient air quality status with respect to VOCs and hydrocarbon in the area
shall be monitored in the operation phase of project.
(xi) NOISE LEVELS
• Six (06) locations were identified based on the activities in the village area,
traffic and sensitive areas like hospitals and schools.
a. Day Time Noise Levels (Leq day)
Background noise levels were monitored in the villages within the study area.
The noise levels at all locations ranged between 48.3 to 57.9 dB (A). Noise levels
near industrial area ranged between 56.5 to 57.9 dB (A) during day time which
was well within the prescribed limit of 75 dB (A) for industrial area.
b. Night Time Noise Levels (Leq night)
• The night time noise levels at all locations ranged between 26.8 dB (A) to 36.8
dB Background noise levels near industrial area ranged between 32.7-36.8 dB
(A) during night time which was well within the prescribed limit of 70 dB (A) for
industrial area
o MITIGATING MEASURES FOR NOISE
(i) The construction equipment may result in high noise levels, which may
affect the personnel in the work zone. However, use of personal
protective equipment such as earplugs, ear muffs will mitigate any
adverse impact of the noise on working personnel.
(ii) The workers engaged in construction activities, in general, are likely to be
exposed to an equivalent noise level of 70-75 dB (A). Therefore, use of
protective equipment in the form of ear muffs/ earplugs in high noise
level areas shall mitigate any adverse impact.
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(xii) WATER ENVIRONMENT
7 water (surface and groundwater) samples were collected from various
sampling locations, Five (05) from groundwater sources and two (02) from
surface water sources. The physico-chemical characteristics of the surface water
samples collected and analyzed are compared with the IS-10500 standards. The
analysis results indicated that the pH ranged between 8.15 to 8.17 which are
well within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. The TDS was observed to be 356
to 365 mg/l which is within the permissible limit of 2000 mg/l. The Total
Hardness recorded was in the range of 196.0 to 198.0 mg/l as CaCO3 which is
also within the permissible limit of 600 mg/l. The nitrate was found to be in the
range of 11.68 to 12.17 mg/l. The levels of chloride and Sulphate were found to
be in the range of 55.32 to 64.98 mg/l and 42.3 to 42.9 mg/l respectively.
Heavy metals content (i.e. As, Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Fe, Mn, Zn and Hg) were found
to be very low and within specified standards. The overall surface water quality
was found to be safe for drinking purpose physico- chemically.
(xiii) LAND ENVIRONMENT
The sources of emission were studied for determination of incremental GLC level
with the estimated quantity using mathematical simulation software ISCST-3.
Soil Characteristics
Three soil samples were collected from different locations of the study area. The
bulk density of the soil in the study area ranged between 1.07-1.13 g/cc which
indicates favorable physical condition for plant growth, the texture of soil in the
maximum areas is found to be silty clay. The soil is non-toxic wrt heavy metals.
Infiltration rate (cm/min) in the study area ranged from19.19-21.08. Water
Holding Capacity (%) 39.49-46.23.
(xiv) Biological Environment
a) FLORAL IN THE STUDY AREA
• Total 161 floral species were recorded from the study area.
• Trees: Total 52 species were found in the study area
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• Shrubs (small trees): Total 46 species were enumerated from the study
area.
• Herbs: In the study area 31 species were observed.
• Grasses: 21 species were enlisted from the study area
• Climbers and Twiners: Total 10 species of climbers/ twiners were
recorded in the study area.
• Parasitic/Epiphytic Plants : 1 species of found in the study area
b) FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA
This 10 km radial study area is basically industrial area situated near city
and agricultural land is 5 km away from the core. Total 31 faunal species
were recorded from the study area. The class wise species status as Aves
(15), Mammals (6), Herpatofauna (4) & 6 species of butterflies were
documented
(vi) MITIGATING MEASURES
In order to mitigate the adverse impact likely to arise in social, cultural and economic
aspects in the surrounding region and the proposed project is expected to contribute
towards enlistment of local people and improvement in quality of life.
Ensure that roads are properly signed, vehicles are well maintained and drivers
are well trained and safety conscious
Supporting community health screenings, especially those addressing potential
health impacts related to the industrial activities
Establishing vocational training programs for the local workforce to promote
development of skills required by the project activity
Cooperative and cohesion approach with villagers through
industries/management
(vii) BUDGETARY ALLOCATION TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGMENNT PLAN
Sr.
No.
Description Cost in lakhs
1 STP (Pretreatment)/Bioremediation 5.00
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2 Rain Water Harvesting 1.50
3 Health Care & Safety 26.0
4 Environmental Monitoring plan 3.50
5 Peacock Conservation Plan 0.40
Total 36.40
(viii) Issues raised during Public Hearing: As such there were no issues during
public hearing except the Preference of permanent employment should be
given to the people of their village as the same has been given to the outsiders
in the depot. Representative of the Company stated that there is expansion of
the storage capacity with which no direct employment will be generated and
the staff already working in the Depot is sufficient for the same. However,
indirect employment will be generated with the expansion of the storage
capacity, for which preference shall be given to the residents of the Suchi Pind.
SEAC observed the following observations/queries to the project
proponent to which he replied as under: -
Sr.
No.
Observations raised by the SEAC
Reply by the project proponent
1. Whether any additional water is required
for the expansion project? Further, as to
whether the project proponent has
applied to Central Ground Water Authority
for obtaining permission for abstraction of
existing ground water.
No additional water is required for the
expansion project as number of workers
remains same. However, they are in
process of filing the online application for
obtaining permission for abstraction of
existing ground water from the Central
Ground Water Authority and copy of
acknowledgement will be submitted in due
course.
2. Whether the quantity of effluent shall be
increased after expansion? What are the
pollution control measures for handling of
trade effluent especially generated during
mock drills?
Neither the trade effluent is generated
from the existing process nor will be
generated from the proposed expansion.
However, waste water generated during
the mock drill is collected separately and
thereafter the oil is being separated in
mechanical oil separator. Recovered oil is
being reused and water is being used for
plantation purpose inside the premises. To
this, SEAC asked the project proponent
that as to whether the said waste water is
meeting with the standards prescribed for
such discharges. The project proponent
replied that it will be ensured that the
effluent shall conforms to the prescribed
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standards.
3. What are the methods to treat the oil
sludge left in the mechanical separator?
Earlier, there was significant sludge
generation and periodic cleaning was
required. Therefore, provision for bio-
remediation treatment was made. With
the improvement in the quality of various
oils and application of BS-VI standards,
high quality petroleum products are now
being received resulting in very low
quantity of sludge generation. Thus,
periodic maintenance has been extended
from yearly to 4-5 year cleaning. The
company has taken up the matter with
the reprocessors/co-processors (Cement
kilns) for the reutilization of this
Hazardous waste. They will make an
agreement with such approved firms of
State Board/CPCB, shortly.
4. As to whether, there is any increase in
traffic due to the proposed expansion?
The supply for the expansion project is
through pipe line so there is no increase
in the traffic due to the same. However,
due to increase in production with the
increase in demand, an increase of traffic
@4% is expected for which they have
adequate parking facilities within the
premises.
5. Whether paved roads have been provided
inside the premises for the movement of
traffic?
The paved roads have already been
provided for smooth movement of
vehicles except the green areas.
6. Whether any heating arrangement have
been provided under the oil tanks to heat
the oil during winter season?
Heating arrangement is not required as
the climatic conditions in the State are
favourable and the products they store
does not require any heating, even during
winter period.
8. In the TOR, a condition was imposed to
the effect that the project proponent shall
provide STP to treat the domestic
effluent, however, project proponent has
proposed to provide septic tank in the
premises.
Around 100 workers are working inside
the plant on a two shifts & none of them
is residing inside the premises except the
security Guards. The total quantity of
domestic effluent generated is treated
through and treated effluent is being used
for gardening purpose.
SEAC took the aforesaid replies of the project proponent on record.
The SEAC observed that the project proponent has provided adequate and
satisfactory clarifications to the observations raised by it. Therefore, the Committee
awarded 'Silver Grading' to the project proposal and decided that case be forwarded
to SEIAA with the recommendations to grant environmental clearance for enhancement
in storage capacity of petroleum product in the terminal i.e. 1,91,074 KL to 3,19,874 KL
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by constructing tanks of 4 X 1,200 KL for ethanol, 4 X 25,000 KL for HSD and 2 X
12,000 KL for MS as per the details mentioned in the Form-I & subsequent
presentation / clarifications made by the project proponent and his consultant for its
project at Jalandhar petroleum terminal, Suchi Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab with following
salient features, proposed measures, conditions & subject to the submission of
following additional requisites to be fulfilled before the final issuance of Environment
clearance by the SEIAA:-
iii) The project proponent will submit copy of acknowledgement alongwith set of an
application filed with CGWA for obtaining permission for exiting ground water
abstraction.
iv) The project proponent will submit a properly drafted CER activities plan in
accordance to the provisions of OM dated 01.05.2018. It will also provide
timeline chart showing the completion period of each activity. The amount to be
spent on CER activities shall be proportionate to the amount spent on project &
such activities shall run parallel to the project execution. All the activities must
be completed with the completion of the project.
Standard EC Conditions for isolated storage and handling of hazardous
chemicals sector
I. Statutory compliance:
i. The project proponent shall obtain forest clearance under the provisions of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1986, in case of the diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose involved in the project.
ii. The project proponent shall obtain clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, if applicable.
iii. The project proponent shall prepare a Site-Specific Conservation Plan & Wildlife Management Plan and approved by the Chief Wildlife Warden. The recommendations of the approved Site-Specific Conservation Plan / Wildlife Management Plan shall be implemented in consultation with the State Forest Department. The implementation report shall be furnished along with the six-monthly compliance report. (in case of the presence of Schedule-I species in the study area).
iv. The project proponent shall obtain Consent to Establish / Operate under the provisions of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 from the concerned State Pollution Control Board/ Committee.
v. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden
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showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.
vi. Necessary authorization required under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-Boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 shall be obtained and the provisions contained in the Rules shall be strictly adhered to.
vii. During construction phase, air pollution and solid waste management aspects need to be properly addressed ensuring compliance of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
viii. The Company shall strictly comply with the rules and guidelines under Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 as amended time to time. All transportation of Hazardous Chemicals shall be as per the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), 1989.
ix. The company should obtain all requisite clearances for fire safety and explosives and should comply with the stipulation made by the respective authorities.
x. Necessary approvals from Chief Controller of Explosives must be obtained before commission of project, if applicable.
xi. The project proponent shall obtain and adhere to statutory clearance under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, as applicable.
xii. Necessary permissions from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA)/concerned authority for the abstraction of ground water for the existing requirements as well as for the expanded unit. In case of not allowing such permission by the concerned authority for the abstraction of additional ground water for the expanded project, the project proponent shall propose alternative arrangements to meet out the additional water requirements. It shall be ensured that: -
a. In the projects where ground water is proposed as water source, the project proponent shall apply to the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ State Ground Water Authority (SGWA), as the case may be, for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable.
b. Approval /permission of the CGWA/SGWA shall be obtained before drawing ground water for the project activities
II. Air quality monitoring and preservation
i. The National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 shall be complied with.
ii. The locations of ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be decided in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and it shall be ensured that at least one stations each is installed in the upwind and downwind direction as well as where maximum ground level concentrations are anticipated.
iii. Regularly monitoring of VOC and HC in the work zone area in the plant premises should be carried out and data be submitted to Ministry's Regional Office, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board. Quarterly monitoring for fugitive emissions should be carried out as per the guidelines of CPCB and reports submitted to Ministry's Regional Office.
iv. During storage and handling, the fugitive emission of methane, if any, shall be monitored using Infra-red camera/ appropriate technology.
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v. The project proponent also to ensure trapping/storing of the CO2generated, if any, during the process and handling.
vi. The DG sets shall be equipped with suitable pollution control devices and the adequate stack height so that the emissions are in conformity with the extant regulations and the guidelines in this regard.
vii. Water sprinkling has to be undertaken on regular basis to control the polluting particles.
viii. Whole of the vehicle movement are7a as well as approach road to the gate /weighing bridge shall be paved with pucca / metalled / cement concrete road to control the dust emissions expected from the vehicle movement.
III. Water quality monitoring and preservation
i. The project proponent shall ensure Zero Liquid Discharge and shall treat the domestic effluent in a properly designed Sewage Treatment Plant & treated domestic effluent will be utilized for gardening purposes within premises.
ii. The project proponent shall collect waste water generated during the mock drill, spillage / washing of floors etc. and the same shall be treated in mechanical oil separator. Recovered oil shall be re-used and treated waste water conforming to the prescribed standards shall be discharged for plantation purpose inside the premises.
iii. The Company shall harvest rainwater from the roof tops of the buildings and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and utilize the same for different industrial operations within the plant.
IV. Noise monitoring and prevention
i. Acoustic enclosure shall be provided to DG set for controlling the noise pollution. ii. The overall noise levels in and around the plant area shall be kept well within
the standards by providing noise control measures including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures etc. on all sources of noise generation.
iii. The ambient noise levels shall conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Rules, 1989 viz. 75 dBA (day time) and 70 dBA (night time).
V. Energy Conservation measures
i. The energy sources for lighting purposes shall preferably be LED based. VI. Waste management
ii. Oil spillage prevention and mitigation scheme shall be prepared. In case of oil spillage/ contamination, action plan shall be prepared to clean the site by adopting proven technology. The recyclable waste (oily sludge) and spent oil shall be disposed of to the authorized recyclers/re-processors/co-processors (like cement kiln) etc. In case of non-disposal of hazardous waste through authorized re-processor/co-processor due to any scientific reason, same may be given to the authorized Common Storage, Treatment & Disposal Facility (CSTDF).
VII. Green Belt
i. The green belt of 5-10 m width shall be developed in more than 33% of the total project area, mainly along the plant periphery, in downward wind direction, and along road sides etc. Selection of plant species shall be as per the CPCB guidelines in consultation with the State Forest Department.
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VIII. Safety, Public hearing and Human health issues
i. Emergency preparedness plan based on the Hazard identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and guidelines prepared by OISD, DGMS and Govt. of India. Mock drill should be conducted once in a month. onsite and off-site Disaster Management Plan shall be implemented.
ii. Training shall be imparted to all employees on safety and health aspects of chemicals handling. Pre-employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees shall be undertaken on regular basis. Training to all employees on handling of chemicals shall be imparted.
iii. Additional safety measures should be taken by using remote operated shut off valve, double block & bleed valve (DBB), impervious dyke wall and un-bonded flexible roof drain pipe, if applicable.
iv. High and low-level alarms shall be fitted to plant storage tanks which can detect overfilling. However, proper supervision shall be done every time.
v. Unit should carry out safety audit and report submitted to the Regional Office. vi. Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site
with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion of the project.
vii. Occupational health surveillance of the workers shall be done on a regular basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act.
IX. Corporate Environment Responsibility
i. The project proponent shall comply with the provisions contained in this Ministry's OM vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018, as applicable, regarding Corporate Environment Responsibility.
ii. The company shall have a well laid down environmental policy duly approve by the Board of Directors. The environmental policy should prescribe for standard operating procedures to have proper checks and balances and to bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife norms / conditions. The company shall have defined system of reporting infringements / deviation / violation of the environmental / forest / wildlife norms / conditions and / or shareholders / stake holders. The copy of the board resolution in this regard shall be submitted to the MoEF&CC as a part of six-monthly report.
iii. A separate Environmental Cell equipped with full-fledged laboratory facilities shall be set up to carry out the Environmental Management and Monitoring functions, with qualified personnel shall be set up under the control of senior Executive, who will directly to the head of the organization.
iv. Action plan for implementing EMP and environmental conditions along with responsibility matrix of the company shall be prepared and shall be duly approved by competent authority. The year wise funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall be kept in separate account and not to be diverted for any other purpose. Year wise progress of implementation of action plan shall be reported to the Ministry/Regional Office along with the Six Monthly Compliance Report.
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v. Self-environmental audit shall be conducted annually. Every three years third party environmental audit shall be carried out.
X. Miscellaneous
i. The project proponent shall make public the environmental clearance granted for their project along with the environmental conditions and safeguards at their cost by prominently advertising it at least in two local newspapers of the District or State, of which one shall be in the vernacular language within seven days and in addition this shall also be displayed in the project proponent's website permanently.
ii. The copies of the environmental clearance shall be submitted by the project proponents to the Heads of local bodies, Panchayats and Municipal Bodies in addition to the relevant offices of the Government who in turn has to display the same for 30days from the date of receipt.
iii. The project proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated environment clearance conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and update the same on half-yearly basis.
iv. The project proponent shall submit six-monthly reports on the status of the compliance of the stipulated environmental conditions on the website of the ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at environment clearance portal.
v. The project proponent shall submit the environmental statement for each financial year in Form-V to the concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently and put on the website of the company.
vi. The project proponent shall inform the Regional Office as well as the Ministry, the date of commencing the land development work and completion of the project.
vii. Restoration of the project site shall be carried out satisfactorily and report shall be sent to the Ministry's Regional Office.
viii. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the State Pollution Control Board and the State Government.
ix. The project proponent shall abide by all the commitments and recommendations made in the EIA/EMP report, commitment made during Public Hearing and also that during their presentation to the Expert Appraisal Committee.
x. No further expansion or modifications in the plant shall be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
xi. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data may result in revocation of this environmental clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
xii. The Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance, if implementation of any of the above conditions is not satisfactory.
xiii. The Ministry reserves the right to stipulate additional conditions if found necessary. The Company in a time bound manner shall implement these conditions.
xiv. The Regional Office of this Ministry shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full cooperation to the officer
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(s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data / information/monitoring reports.
xv. The above conditions shall be enforced, inter-alia under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and Rules.
xvi. Any appeal against this EC shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
XI. Miscellaneous (applicable only for LPG storage)
i. No packing/loading/unloading of LPG cylinders shall be made on road/outside factory premises. Vehicles loaded/unloaded with LPG cylinders shall be parked inside the plant premises only and not on road sides.
ii. The proponent shall strictly follow Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) norms/guidelines for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants.
iii. Cylinders should be filled with the LPG and should never be over-filled. Cylinders should be checked before and after filling to ensure that they are fit to fill, have been correctly filled, are gas tight and will be trouble-free in service.
iv. Cylinder filling operations should be carried out in accordance with a reputable technical standard or code such as ISO 10691.
v. Road tankers should be equipped to the standard specified in national regulations reputable code. Vehicles should be mobilized during transfer operations and equipped to prevent untimely movement. Loading/unloading bays should be protected against impact. Fire-resistant coatings shall be provided to tanks/vessels.
vi. Sections of pipeline and storage systems that can be isolated with valves or blinds should be equipped with safety valves to protect against possible damage as liquid LPG expands with increases in temperature.
vii. The norms/guidelines of Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) for installation and design of equipment and operation of the LPG Bottling Plants shall be strictly followed. Safety audit to be carried out and report submitted to the Regional Office.
viii. The project proponent shall conduct a traffic density survey on the approach road to be used for transportation of LPG tankers and LPG cylinders.
ix. Static electricity discharge shall be checked. Steel structures and pipeline should be securely earthed. Road tankers should be bonded to earth before LP Gas transfers commence and remain so until the operation is complete and the hose is disconnected.
x. The proponent shall strictly comply with Government of India's Gas Cylinder Rules and its amendments.
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Item No. 172.18: Application of extension in validity of environmental clearance granted under EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 for development of Housing & Commercial Project namely “Royal Citi and Royal Business Center” in Village Singhpura, Tehsil Derabassi, Distt. S.A.S Nagar (Mohali) being developed by M/s. Motia Developers Pvt. Ltd. (SIA/PB/NCP /28418 /2013)
The SEAC was apprised as under: -
M/s. Motia Developers Pvt. Ltd. was granted environmental
clearance vide no. SEIAA/M.S/2013/7068 dated 13.02.2013 for development of
Housing & Commercial Project namely “Royal Citi and Royal Business Center” in total
area of 78,164 sq.m. having total built-up area as 1,75,003 sq.m. in Village Singhpura,
Tehsil Derabassi, Distt. S.A.S Nagar (Mohali), Punjab which was valid for five years i.e.
upto 12.02.2018.
Now, the project proponent has filed an application for extension in
validity of environmental clearance granted under EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 with
reason that the construction has not completed yet. The project proponent has
submitted updated Form-I, Covering letter, Previous EC letter and other requisite
documents.
But as per circular dated 12.04.2016 issued by MoEF, the Environmental
Clearance of the projects which had not completed five (5) years on the date of
publication of Notification i.e. 29.04.2015, there validity will stand automatically
extended to seven (7) years. Therefore, the project is having environmental clearance
valid upto 12.02.2020.
Accordingly, after scrutiny of the online application, the following
essential details were sought online to which the project proponent has replied as
under: -
Sr.No. Observations Reply
1. As per circular dated 12.04.2016
issued by MoEF, the environmental
clearance of the projects which had
not completed five (5) years on the
date of publication of Notification i.e.
29.04.2015, there validity will stand
automatically extended to seven (7)
years. Now, in your case as on
Agreed. As per the circular our EC is valid
till 12.02.2020. But due to legal
requirement, we need a signed official
document stating that our EC is valid and
extended upto 12.2.2020. Thus, application
has been filed for getting extension in EC.
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29.04.2015, the time period of 5
years has not been completed from
the date of issuance of environmental
clearance i.e. 13.02.2013. Therefore,
the validity of the environmental
clearance stands automatically valid
upto 12.02.2020. Therefore, the
project proponent is required to clarify
the reason for applying the extension
in validity of the said environmental
clearance.
2. If there is any amendment, then it
should be clearly reflected in form 1
and 1A.
No amendment is there. Only EC extension
is required.
3. Present occupancy status of the
project shall be provided
Till date, out of total 980 flats, construction
of 740 flats has been completed. Partial
completion certificate (tower 18 & 19) has
been obtained vide letter no. 9796 dated
09.11.2016 from the EO, MC Zirakpur. copy
submitted.
4. Balance construction work viz a viz
area of work for which environmental
clearance has been accorded earlier
shall be provided.
Earlier EC accorded built-up area is
1,75,003 sqm. Till date, approx. 99,812.01
sqm. of built-up area has been constructed.
5. Layout plan duly marked with
different colors for work completed
and yet to be completed.
Agreed. Site Layout plan marked with
constructed buildings is attached as
Annexure 3.
6. Coloured photographs of the
buildings/construction carried out in
the project shall be provided
Agreed. Site photographs of the
buildings/construction carried out in the
project is copy attached.
7. PERT chart for the balance work shall
be provided.
Agreed. PERT chart for the balance work is
attached.
8. Proper compliance report of the
conditions of the environmental
clearance shall be submitted
Agreed. Compliance report of conditions of
the earlier granted Environmental
Clearance is attached.
The details of the proposal for which environmental clearance granted are as under:-
(i) The proposal involves development of Housing & Commercial Project namely
“Royal Citi and Royal Business Center” at Village Singhpura, Tehsil Derabassi,
Distt. S.A.S Nagar (Mohali) in an area of 78,164 sqm. and total built-up area of
1,75,003 sqm.
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(ii) The total water requirement will be 684 KLD, out of which 480 KLD will be met
from groundwater and the remaining will be met be recycling of treated
wastewater.
(iii) Three modules of STP having total capacity of 600 KLD will be installed within
the premises to treat the wastewater.
(iv) M.C. Zirakpur vide letter No. 2208 dated 07.07.2011 has issued permission to
the promoter to discharge treated wastewater into M.C sewer after deposition of
applicable charges.
(i) Disposal arrangement of waste water as per earlier accorded Environmental
clearance is as under:
S.No. Season For Flushing purposes
(KLD)
Green Area 26599 sqm
(KLD)
Into Sewer (KLD)
1. Summer 204 146 197 2. Winter 204 47 296
3. Rainy 204 14 329
(ii) Total municipal waste generated will be 2,000 kg/day, which will be segregated
at site. The recyclable solid waste will be sold out to the recyclers and the bio-
degradable solid waste will be sent to the designated site of MC Zirakpur.
It was observed that SEIAA in its 138th meeting held on 15.10.2018 has
decided that all the project proponent shall be asked to submit the scheme of
segregation of the wastewater, compatible treatment and recovery, reuse & disposal
as Grey, Black & white (in case of centralized RO/AC plants) waste waters. Further,
the project proponent shall also adopt the new/innovating technologies and made a
part of the environmental management plans like less water discharging taps (faucet
with aerators)/urinals with electronic sensor system /water less urinals / twin flush
cisterns/ sensor based alarming system for overhead water storage tanks so as to
reduce the water consumption/ground water abstraction in their Building Construction
& Industrial projects. This project is already being setup and part construction has
been completed. It may be difficult to implement this scheme in toto. However, the
project proponent may implement the same in remaining project, wherever possible.
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The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by the following on behalf of the project
proponent: -
(i) Sh. Amit Mittal, Senior Manager of the Promoter Company.
(ii) Ms. Simranjit Kaur, AGM, M/s ECO laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Environment consultant of the promoter company.
SEAC observed that environmental clearance was granted to the project vide
no. 7068 dated 13.02.2013 which is valid for period of five years or till the completion
of the project. As per circular dated 12.04.2016 issued by MoEF, the Environmental
Clearance of the projects which had not completed five (5) years on the date of
publication of Notification i.e. 29.04.2015, there validity will stand automatically
extended to seven (7) years. As such, the environmental clearance earlier granted to
the project proponent is valid upto 12.02.2020 by default as per the notification dated
12.04.2016. To a query of SEAC regarding the requirement of filing the application for
extension when it stands automatically validated upto 12.02.2020 as per the above
notification, the project proponent submitted that the environment clearance
document is a pre-requisite of various departments. Though, the Ministry has issued
notification for the extension in validity of environment clearance, but these
departments seek authenticated/extension letter from the concerned authority to
consider their applications submitted to them for obtaining mandatory/financial
clearances. The project proponent requested to accept their request and issue letter of
extension in the validity of environmental clearance in light of notification dated
12.04.2016.
After detailed deliberations, the SEAC after going through the details of the
project and keeping in view of the provisions of circular dated 12.04.2016 issued by
MoEF decided to recommended the case to SEIAA for issuing letter informing about the
extension in the validity of environmental clearance to seven years w.e.f. the issue of
original environment clearance i.e. upto 12.02.2020 or till completion of the project
whichever is earlier with the following additional conditions:-
a) The project proponent shall implement the scheme of segregation of the
wastewater, compatible treatment and recovery, reuse & disposal as Grey, Black
& white (in case of centralized RO/AC plants) waste waters wherever possible in
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already constructed project but in totality in the remaining part of the project
which is to be constructed as under: -
Sr. No.
Possible Streams Categorization of Streams
Possible treatment
Possible utilization of treated /untreated effluents
1. From Toilets/ urinal (WC waste having odors & high e-coli / f-coli)
Black Advance technology including tertiary treatments
Plantation/construction etc. or any other activity.
To be avoided for flushing / urinals due to odour problem and generally non-accepted by the residents.
From Kitchen (Utensil washing containing high Oil & Grease, vegetable residues, soft drinks / milk/ tea residue and concentrated cleansing agents like dishwasher & detergents etc.)
2. From hand washing (Washbasin / sinks)
Grey
Conventional / any other Compatible Treatment
Due to odourless effluent, best suited for flushing.
May also be used for any other activity.
From Bathing/shower area
From Cloth Washing
3. Reject water streams from RO plants
White
No treatment required (if TDS level is less than 2100 mg/l)
Car washing, utensil washing, cloth washing, flushing systems, hand washing or for any other activity. (this is to be implemented wherever centralized AC system and common RO has been proposed in the Project)
4. AC condensate
b) The project proponent shall also adopt the new/innovating technologies and made
a part of the environmental management plans like less water discharging taps
(faucet with aerators)/urinals with electronic sensor system /water less urinals /
twin flush cisterns/ sensor based alarming system for overhead water storage
tanks so as to reduce the water consumption/ground water abstraction in their
Building Construction & Industrial projects.
Item No. 172.19: Application of extension in validity of environmental
clearance granted under EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 as
well as to change the name of the project for developing
Shopping Complex namely ‘The Celebration Mall" (from
Celebration Mall to AIPL Joy City) at Village Paragpur,
Jalandhar by M/s. Francolin Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
(SIA/PB/NCP/28897/2011)
The facts of the case are as under: -
M/s. Francolin Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. was granted Environmental
Clearance vide letter no. SEIAA/M.S./2011/38796 dated 29.09.2011 for development of
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Shopping Complex namely “The Celebration Mall” in the plot area of 23,744.37 sq.m.
having total built-up area as 1,00,924 sq.m. at revenue estate of Village Paragpur,
Jalandhar, Punjab which was valid for five years i.e. upto 28.09.2016. However, as per
circular dated 12.04.2016 issued by MoEF, the Environmental Clearance of the projects
which had not completed five (5) years on the date of publication of Notification i.e.
29.04.2015, there validity will stand automatically extended to seven (7) years.
Therefore, the project is having environmental clearance valid upto 28.09.2018.
Now, the project proponent has filed an application for extension in
validity of environmental clearance granted under EIA Notification, 14.09.2006 as well
as to change the name of the project from "The Celebration Mall" to "AIPL Joy City".
The project proponent has undertaken that the construction has not been started as
yet.
EE, Punjab Pollution Control Board, RO, Jalandhar has been requested vide letter
no. 1367 dated 23.10.2018 as well as through email dated 23.10.2018 to send the
report on the following: -
1. To get the site visited to check the latest construction status vis a vis
environmental clearance earlier granted.
2. In case, the construction has been started or the project has been completed
partially or fully then following be verified: -
a. Compliance w.r.t. the parameters as well as the conditions of the
environmental clearance already granted to it.
b. Status of the Consent to Establish / Operate under the Water Act, 1974 &
Air Act, 1981.
c. Present Compliance status & in case of any violations, details of the action
taken thereof be provided.
The case was considered by the SEAC in its 172nd meeting held on
31.10.2018 and the same was attended by Ms. Simranjit Kaur, AGM, M/s ECO
laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Environment consultant of the promoter company.
She stated that the project proponent is not able to attend the meeting due to some
urgent work and requested to consider the case in the next meeting of SEAC. SEAC
accepted the request of the Environmental Consultant.
SEAC was further apprised that EE, Punjab Pollution Control Board, RO,
Jalandhar vide email dated 31.10.2018 has sent the status report of the project (as
sought vide letter no. 1367 dated 23.10.2018 as well as through email dated
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23.10.2018) that the site of the project proponent was visited by AEE of his office on
31.10.2018 and it was observed that no construction activity has been started at site.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to defer the case in light of the
request submitted by the project proponent and OM dated 25.02.2010 of MoEF&CC
and ask the project proponent to attend the next meeting as and when called for.
Item No. 172.20: Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for expansion of Mega Housing Complex namely “Hyde Park Estate” located at Village Salamatpur, Devinagar, Bharonjian and Ratwara, Tehsil Kharar, District SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab developed by M/s DLF Universal Limited. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/NCP/25993/2017)
The SEAC was apprised that: -
M/s DLF India Ltd. Was granted Environmental Clearance by SEIAA
vide no. MS/2012/2705 dated 27.06.2012 for plotted residential complex namely 'Hyde
Park Estate' in an area of 163.53 acres in the revenue estate of Village Salamatpur,
Devinagar, Bharonjian and Ratwara, Tehsil Kharar, District SAS Nagar.
The background of the case has already been enumerated in the agenda
of the instant meeting circulated through hard copy, email and dedicated WhatsApp
group i.e. SEAC (2017-2020).
In compliance to the decision of 168th meeting of SEAC held on
22.06.2018, the Additional Details Sought (ADS) on the web portal was raised with the
request to upload the reply to the aforesaid observations, so as to enable the SEAC to
proceed further in the matter. The project proponent has submitted point-wise reply to
the ADS.
The case could not be taken up in the 172nd meeting of SEAC held
on 31.10.2018 due to paucity of time. SEAC decided to defer the case and the same be
placed in the agenda of next meeting of SEAC as and when scheduled.
Item No. 172.21: Regarding Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 21375-76 of 2017 titled as Tata Housing Development Company Versus Aalok Jagga & others and titled as Tata Housing Development Company Versus Sarin Memorial Legal Aid Foundation & others.
The SEAC was apprised as under:-
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Back ground of the matter is as under:-
a) 2008 TATA Housing Dev. Co. Ltd., 3, Ground Floor, Naurang House, 21 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 has applied to SEIAA, Punjab for obtaining environmental clearance for developing of Group Housing-cum-Retail Complex namely ‘CAMELOT’ in the revenue estate of Village Kansal, Tehsil Kharar, District Mohali in the year 2008
b) 2010 Thereafter, the case was referred to MoEF&CC, New Delhi, due to non functioning of SEIAA& SEAC in Punjab. The EAC of MoEF&CC has recommended the proposal for grant of environmental clearance to the project namely Camelot. However, the MoEF informed that a writ petition no. 20425 of 2010 titled as Aalok Jagga v/s Union Of India & Others was pending before Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
c) 2012 The judgment in the matter of writ petition no. 20425 of 2010 titled as Aalok Jagga v/s Union Of India & Others was delivered on 26.03.2012.
d) 2013 TATA Housing Dev. Co. Ltd., 3, Ground Floor, Naurang House, 21 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 was granted environmental clearance for said project vide no.2716 dated 18.09.2013
e) 2014 Thereafter, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition Civil No. 994 of 2013 titled as Sarin Memorial Legal Aid Foundation Vs State of Punjab & others has passed an Order dated 22.04.2014, wherein it has been mentioned that after arguing for some time, learned Senior Counsel for the parties, on instructions, have agreed for the following order:
The judgment and order dated 26.03.2012 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana in Civil Writ Petition No. 20425 of 2010, Aalok Jagga Vs Union of India & others, is set aside and writ petition is restored to its original number and it is transferred to the Delhi High Court for its adjudication. The other relevant paras of the Order dated 22.04.2014 are reproduced as under:
"(iii) We clarify that the High Court of Punjab & Haryana shall not decide in Civil Writ Petition No. 18253 of 2009 (O&M), Court of its own motion Vs Chandigarh Administration & others, the following issue:
Whether or not the project land of respondent No. 6 falls within the catchment of Sukhna lake?
We order accordingly. The above two matters, namely, Civil Writ Petition No. 20425 of 2010
and Writ Petition (Civil) No. 994 of 2013 which have been transferred to the Delhi High Court shall be heard by a Division Bench. We request the Division Bench to hear and decide the above transferred matters as early as may be possible and preferably by August 31, 2014. No fresh Writ Petition in respect of the above controversy shall be entertained by any Court.
We record and accept the statement of Mr. Gopal Subraniam, learned senior counsel for the respondent no. 6, that until the decision of the Delhi High Court in the above transferred matters and for a period of one month thereafter the respondent no. 6 shall maintain status quo as obtaining today in respect of the subject project land.
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The Registry of this Court as well as the Registry of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana are directed to transmit the respective records of the above cases to the Delhi High Court forthwith.
f) 2014 Thereafter, a Writ Petition (C) No. 2924 of 2014 was filed before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi at New Delhi by Sarin Memorial Legal Aid Foundation. In the above noted petition, State of Punjab, Deptt. of Science, Technology & Environment, Punjab Pollution Control Board and SEIAA, Punjab were impleaded as respondent No. 1, 2 & 3, respectively
g) 2014 The Board had engaged the services of Shubham Bhalla, Advocate to represent the State of Punjab, Deptt. of Science, Technology & Environment, PPCB and SEIAA, Punjab in the said court case i.e. W.P. (C) No. 2999 of 2014 and W.P. (C) 2924 of 2014 before Hon’ble Delhi High Court. The reply was filed on 18.07.2014.
h) 2017 The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in its judgment dated 12.04.2017 has cancelled the environmental clearance granted to M/s TATA Housing Dev. Co. Ltd., 3, Ground Floor, Naurang House, 21 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 for its project namely Camelot.
i) 2017 Thereafter, Tata Housing Development Company has filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 21375-76 of 2017 in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India against Judgment & final Order dated 12.04.2017 passed by the Division Bench of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi at New Delhi in W. P. (C) No. 2999 of 2014 and W.P. (C) 2924 of 2014 against Aalok Jagga & others. In the above mentioned Special Leave to Petition (SLP) amongst other respondents, Govt. of India MoEF&CC, SEAC Punjab, Department of Science, Technology & Environment Punjab, PPCB & SEIAA Punjab, have been impleaded as respondents no. 6, 7, 11, 12 & 13 respectively.
j) 2017 The Term of SEIAA/SEAC expired on 05.05.2017. The case was pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Accordingly, the Secretary to Govt. of India, MoEF&CC, New Delhi was requested vide letter no. 39043 dated 04.10.2017 to take necessary action in the matter at Ministry level as as per provisions of EIA notification, 2006,in the absence of duly constituted SEIAA/SEAC, all the functions are to be exercised at Central Level/ MoEF&CC.
k) 2017 The SEIAA/SEAC for the State of Punjab have been constituted on 08.11.2017.
l) 2018 The case has been listed three times till date before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India i.e. 28.08.2017, 30.10.2017, 15.01.2018 and lastly listed on 21.02.2018.
m) 2018 The tentative date (computer generated) is 26.11.2018.
It is further submitted that
The matter was placed in the 138th meeting of SEIAA held on 15.10.2018 and it
was further apprised that Punjab Pollution Control Board has engaged the services
of Sh. Shubham Bhalla, Advocate for defending the said court case on behalf of
SEAC & SEIAA Punjab respectively i.e. Respondent no. 7 (W. P. (C) No. 2999 of
2014 )& Respondent no. 4 (W.P. (C) 2924 of 2014) before the Hon’ble Supreme
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Court of India as he was defending Counsel on behalf of SEIAA & SEAC, Punjab in
the Hon’ble Delhi High Court being well conversant with the facts of the case. The
Counsel has prepared draft reply to be filed in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
after approval of SEIAA & SEAC.
After detailed deliberations, SEIAA decided that draft reply prepared by
the Counsel engaged in the case shall be placed in the forthcoming meeting of
SEAC for perusal/consideration so that the final reply can be filed in the Hon'ble
Supreme Court of India through the Counsel.
The draft reply was placed in the Agenda of 172nd meeting of SEAC held on
31.10.2018. The matter was explained in detail to all the SEAC members.
Thereafter, draft reply was deliberated at length. Members pointed out that the
reply with respect to some of the paragraphs is not appropriate and require
changes as per the instructions issued by the MoEF from time to time. They further
pointed out that the petition/reply is very lengthy and need to be examined
thoroughly before finalizing as same has to be filed before the Apex Court. They
requested to supply the copy of the petition as well as copy of the draft reply
prepared by the Counsel.
It was further observed by the Members that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in last
hearing held on 21.02.2018 has passed following orders:
SLP(C) No.21375/2017-
Four weeks time as last chance is given to the respondent Nos.1, 2, 6 & 8 to file the counter affidavit.
Service of notice is complete on the other respondents, but no one has entered appearance on their behalf.
SLP(C) No.21376/2017
Four weeks time as last chance is given to the respondent Nos.1 & 5-7 to file the counter affidavit.
The respondent No.8 has filed the counter affidavit. He is directed to serve the copy
of the counter affidavit to the other respondents within one week and file proof.
Service of notice is complete on the other respondents, but no one has entered
appearance on their behalf.
It is observed that in SLP(C) No.21375/2017, SEAC is Respondent no. 7 whereas, in
SLP(C) No.21376/2017, SEIAA is Respondent no. 4. From the perusal of orders
passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, it appears that Respondent no.7 & 4 have
not been directed to file the counter affidavit.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided that soft copy of the draft reply
alongwith copy of petition be circulated to all the Members of SEAC for their perusal,
comments and concurrence. It was also decided that another meeting of SEAC or joint
meeting with the SEIAA may be convened for finalizing the reply.
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Item No.172.22: Regarding CWP no. 21940 of 2018 titled as Sukhdev Singh & Others v/s State of Punjab & others filed in Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Punjab
The back ground of the matter is as under:-
Petitioner namely Sukhdev Singh resident of 1890/1, Ishwar Nagar, Tarn Taran
Road, Amritsar-I & others has filed a Civil Writ petition with no. 21940 of 2018 titled
as Sukhdev Singh v/s State of Punjab & others in the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana
High Court, Chandigarh regarding directing the concerned respondents to
immediately shift the dumping site / Municipal Solid Waste plant (in short MSW site)
from the present venue i.e. Bhagtanwala to some other alternative site.
A perusal of the petition indicates that the petitioner has impleaded SEIAA, Punjab
as Respondent no.4. The list of other respondent is as under: -
1. State of Punjab through its chief Secretary Punjab civil Secretariat,
Chandigarh.
2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Environment, Science and
Technology, Govt of Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh.
3. The Punjab Pollution Control Board, Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road, Patiala
through its Secretary.
4. The Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab
C/o Punjab Pollution Control Board, Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road, Patiala.
5. The Municipal Corporation, M.C. Office, Amritsar through its Commissioner.
As per the contents of the petition, the petitioner has prayed as under: -
(a) That a Writ in the nature of Mandamus be kindly issued directing the
concerned respondents to immediately shift the dumping site/Municipal Solid
Waste plant (in short MSW site) from the present venue i.e. Bhagtanwala to
some other alternative site, as per direction by this Hon'ble Court or as per site
suggested by the concerned respondents or even as per alternative site having
been mentioned by the petitioners in the body of the present civil writ petition
as the present site at Bhagtanwala is life threatening to the petitioners who
were residing near by the said MSW site and has already played havoc in the
life of the petitioners and their family members and the continuation of
dumping of the garbage at the MSW site at Bhagtanwala is in violation to
Article 21 of the Constitution of India which provides Right to life to the
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petitioners and is also deteriorating the life of important historical
monuments/pious temples and holy Gurudwara Sahibs in the nearby area as
per details of the same as per list annexed in the present Civil writ petition
because of emitting of poisonous gases from the heaps/ mountains of the
waste material dump in the said MSW site as per details of the same
mentioned in the body of the present civil writ Petition.
(b) An ad interim stay staying the dumping of garbage at MSW site at
Bhagtanwala immediately after the finalization of the alternative site for
dumping as per details of the same mentioned in the body of the present Civil
Writ Petition which process may be ordered to be completed at the earliest
preferably within a period of 15 days seeing the urgency involved in the case
OR Any other appropriate interim order or direction which this Hon'ble Court
deems fit to be issued in the circumstances of the present case be kindly
ordered to be issued.
(c) Any other appropriate writ, Order or Direction which this Hon'ble Court deems
fit to be issued in the circumstances of the case be kindly issued accordingly.
(d) The condition of issuing advance notices to the respondents as required under
the High Court Rules may be waived of.
(e) The condition of filing of certified copies of the annexures be dispensed with.
(f) The record of the case be ordered to be summoned.
(g) The cost of the writ Petition be awarded to the petitioners throughout.
Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court vide its Order dated 31.08.2018 in subject
cited CWP while allowing the prayer of petitioner, had fixed the next date of
hearing as 10.10.2018.
As Punjab Pollution Control Board is a Nodal Agency for providing Secretariat
Services, it has been informed that services of Sh. Aayush Sharma, Advocate, #
222, Sector-16 A, Chandigarh-160016, Mob: 98554-07200, Email-Id:
aayusharora44@yahoo.com has been engaged to defend the above mentioned
CWP on behalf of SEIAA Punjab as well as Punjab Pollution Control Board in the
Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
The matter has been briefed to Counsel engaged in the case on 05.10.2018 and
he informed that already a Civil Original Contempt Petition No. 1577 of 2018
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titled as Pollution Control Committee, Amritsar vs Commissioner, Municipal
Corporation, Amritsar & others is pending in the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High
Court, Chandigarh wherein it has been mentioned that the work of constructing
MSW facility has not been started at site even the project has got requisite
approvals from different Departments and the Departments are responsible for
delaying the work. Though the present CWP is not maintainable as the contempt
petition has already been filed.
The Counsel informed that he appeared on behalf of respondent no. 4 before
the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh on 10.10.2018. After
hearing the parties, the Hon'ble Court passed the following order:
At request of learned counsel for the respondents, hearing is deferred to
4.2.2019 for final disposal. Reply be filed positively within four weeks from
today. Replication, if any, be filed within three weeks thereafter, with copy in
advance to the opposite counsel.
The matter was considered by the SEIAA in its 138th meeting held on
15.10.2018. SEIAA was apprised that the matter had already been briefed to the
Counsel on 05.10.2018 and he has given some suggestions based on which the reply is
being prepared. SEIAA observed that the petitioner has filed a case in the Hon'ble
Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh regarding shifting of the site of the Solid
Waste Management Facility from Bhagtanwala, Amritsar to any other site and the
Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh Court on 10.10.2018 has directed
the respondents to file a reply within four weeks.
After detailed deliberations, SEIAA decided that draft reply be prepared in
consultation with the Counsel engaged in the case & same be placed in the
forthcoming meeting of SEAC for perusal / consideration so that the final reply after
approval could be filed in the Hon'ble High Court through the Counsel.
A draft reply has been prepared in consultation with the Counsel engaged
in the case and was placed in the Agenda of 172nd meeting of SEAC held on
31.10.2018.
The background of the case was explained in detail to all the SEAC
members. Thereafter, draft reply was deliberated at length. Members pointed out that
the reply with respect to some of the paragraphs is not appropriate. The reply is too
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lengthy and certain aspects which are replied are not squarely related to SEAC/SEIAA.
They further pointed out that the petition/reply need to be examined thoroughly before
finalizing the same. They requested to supply the copy of the petition as well as copy
of the draft reply prepared by the Counsel.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided that soft copy of the draft reply
alongwith copy of petition be circulated to all the Members of SEAC for their perusal,
comments and concurrence. It was also decided that another meeting of SEAC or joint
meeting with the SEIAA may be convened for finalizing the reply.
General Item
Item no.01: Issuance of Identity card to the members of State Expert Appraisal Committee, Punjab.
After deliberating the agenda items placed before the 172nd
meeting of SEAC held on 31.10.2018, SEAC Members have brought the matter
regarding the requirement of identity cards to them. Sh. Gurinderjit Singh, Member
informed that many members have been retired from their regular posts and I-card is a
mandatory requirement to prove their identity while visiting to the various Government
Departments / industries for performing official duties related to the SEAC. They have
to travel at odd times also. All the members were of the opinion that the identities
cards must be issued. One of the member submitted a specimen of the I-card for the
perusal so that so that same can be issued to all the Members of SEAC on the similar
pattern.
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After deliberation, it has been decided that the SEIAA may be
recommended to issue identity cards to all the members (including chairman) of SEAC
/SEIAA under the signatures of Member Secretary (SEIAA), Punjab.
Item No.02: Lack of knowledge/awareness regarding obtaining
Environmental clearance prior to the construction of projects which are covered under EIA notification, 14.09.2006 and established/ developed by the Govt. Organizations/ Departments
While considering the violation case of Government Department in
172nd meeting of SEAC held on 31.10.2018, it has come to the notice of SEAC that
there is lack of knowledge/awareness about the requirement of obtaining the
Environmental Clearance under the EIA notification 2006 for the projects established /
developed by the Government organizations / Departments.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided to recommend to
SEIAA that all the major Construction / Engineering / Planning Departments in the
State of Punjab like Department of Housing & Urban Development, Deptt. of Town &
Country Planning, Deptt. of Local Bodies, & Department of Public Works and other
departments etc. should be apprised about the requirement of environment clearance
for the Building & Construction Projects / Area Development Projects / Industrial estate
Member Secretary
SEIAA, Punjab
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or parks etc. covered under the ambit of the EIA notification, 14.09.2006. Further,
these departments may also be informed as under: -
(a) Start of any construction activity of Building covered under EIA notification,
14.09,2006 without obtaining environmental clearance is considered as violation
and legal action shall be initiated against the defaulter Government Department.
(b) The Government Department shall display EIA notification 14.09.2006 and
amendment dated 08.03.2018 on their website and on their notice boards for its
compliance.
Simultaneously, a press release may be issued under the
signatures of Member Secretary, SEIAA, Punjab to the above effect.
Item No.03: Identification of new land in the District Fatehgarh Sahib or in the vicinity which can be developed as Industrial Estate / Industrial Park.
SEAC in 172nd meeting held on 31.10.2018 observed that Steel Rolling
Mills or Induction furnaces industries in Mandi Gobindgarh or in the vicinity, are in
process of enhancing the capacities of Rolling Mills / Induction furnaces and are
applying to SEIAA-SEAC for issuance of Terms of Reference for obtaining
Environmental Clearance for expansion under EIA notification, 14.09.2006. Due to the
expansions, commuters will face problem of traffic congestion in future as the most of
the industries are located on the link road of National Highway-44. The existing roads
are not capable for taking additional traffic load.
After detailed deliberations, SEAC decided that SEIAA may be
recommended that the matter may be brought to the knowledge of Govt. of Punjab
through Chief Secretary with the request to identify the new land in the District
Fatehgarh Sahib or in the vicinity for sustainable development which can be established
as Industrial Park / Estate for the establishment of new units to help in avoiding the
problem of traffic congestions and pollution resulting on account of such congestions.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.
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