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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

160

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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