M/S. REBECCA LAMINATES - Environmental Clearance

M/S. REBECCA LAMINATES

(Proposed Expansion Resin Manufacturing Project)

(Phenol Formaldehyde Resin: 500 MT/month, Melamine Formaldehyde Resin: 500 MT/month,

Urea Formaldehyde Resin: 500 MT/month)

Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.-8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642.

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

Prepared By:

T. R. Associates

(NABET Accredited ‘Category –A’ Environmental Consultant) (NABET/EIA/1619/RA0033)

Baseline Monitoring Period : March 2017 to May 2017

NABL Accreditation : (NABL Accredited Certificate No. T-3189 valid up to 13-11-2018)

A-401, S. G. Business Hub, Between Bhagwat Vidhyapith & Gota Over Bridge,

Near Umiya Campus, S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 380 060.

Email ID: [email protected] Contact No. 09825371099

September, 2018

IT’S

Environmental Impact Assessment Report M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey no. 132/Paiki 1, NH-8A,

Village: Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist.: Morbi, Gujarat.

T. R. Associates (Ahmedabad) NABET Accredited

TOR Compliance 1

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) COMPLIANCE

Point wise compliance to the TOR points issued by EAC, MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide their letter no.J-11011/108/2017-IA II (I) dated 10th July, 2017 (attached as Annexure -1) for expansion of manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & for manufacturing a new product Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 132/P1, NH-8A Village: Bahadurgadh, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat.

A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance is as given below:

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TOR Condition Compliance Status Page No.

A Additional TOR 1 Public hearing to be conducted and

issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same should be included in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart with financial budget for complying with the commitments made.

Public Hearing minutes is attached as Annexure – 15.

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2 Green belt plan with 10m width around the periphery of the unit with Perennial trees to be submitted.

Please refer Table 10.2 of Chapter-10 for detail greenbelt development plan. Please refer Figure 2.5 of Chapter - 2 for revised plant layout showing proposed greenbelt development within our industrial premises.

10.14

2.9

1) ANNEXURE - I : STANDARD TOR WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRY SECTOR 1 Executive Summary Executive summary of the project in

both English & Gujarati language has been incorporated in the EIA report.

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2 Introduction I. Details of the EIA Consultant

including NABET accreditation. Details of EIA consultant along with NABET accreditation certificate has been incorporated in Chapter – 12 of the EIA report.

12.1-12.6

II. Information about the project proponent.

Refer Section 1.2 in Chapter - 1 1.2

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3 Project Description I. Cost of project & time of completion Refer Section 2.5 of Chapter - 2 2.8

II. Products with capacities for the proposed project

Refer Table 1.1. of Chapter - 1 1.1

III. If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any

Refer Table 1.1 of Chapter – 1 for details of products Environmental Clearance granted to existing project from SEIAA, Gujarat is attached as Annexure – 5.

1.1

IV. List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation.

Refer Section 2.6 & Section 2.8 of Chapter - 2

2.10 & 2.17

V. Other chemicals & materials required with quantities and storage capacities

Refer Section 2.8 of Chapter - 2 2.17-2.18

VI. Details of emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management.

Details of air emission are given in Section 2.11.3 of Chapter - 2.

2.27-2.28

Details of domestic and industrial effluent is given in Section 2.11.1 of Chapter - 2

2.22-2.24

Details of hazardous waste generation & their management is given in Section 2.11.4 of Chapter - 2

2.31

VII. Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract)

Refer Section 2.12.1 of Chapter - 2 for the details of water consumption and water balance diagram. Refer Section 2.10.1 of Chapter - 2 for the details of power requirement and its source. Refer Section 2.10.2 of Chapter - 2 for the details of man-power requirement.

2.22-2.24

2.19

2.20 VIII. Process description along with major

equipment’s and machineries, process flow sheet (quantities) from raw material to products to be provided.

Process description along with process flow diagram and mass balance is given in Section 2.7 of Chapter - 2

2.11-2.16

Details of major equipment’s & machineries are given in Section 2.10.5 of Chapter - 2

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IX. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Refer Section 7.2 and 7.3 of Chapter - 7. 7.3-7.13

X. Expansion/modernization proposals: Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments there to obtain for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forest as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, 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. 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 form the SPCB shall be

Copy of Environmental Clearance granted by SEIAA, Gujarat to our existing unit is attached as Annexure – 5. Certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office, Bhopal of the MoEF&CC on the status of compliance of all conditions stipulated in the existing environmental clearances has been attached as Annexure – 7. Copy of Consent to Operate (CC&A) granted by Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gandhinagar to our existing unit is attached as Annexure - 8.

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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.

Refer Section 2.2 of Chapter - 2 for the requisite details.

2.1-2.5

II. A toposheet 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.

A toposheet of the 10 km radius study area along with site location is incorporated as Figure 2.4 of Chapter-2 in the EIA Report.

2.5

III. Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site.

Refer Section 1.4 of Chapter - 1 as well as Section 5.3 of Chapter - 5 of the EIA report for the requisite details.

1.4 -1.6 &

5.1-5.2 IV. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four

corners of the site. Refer Figure 1.1 & Table 1.4 of Chapter - 1 of the EIA report.

1.4-1.5

V. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

Refer Figure 2.2 of Chapter - 2 of the EIA report.

2.3

VI. Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

Refer Figure 2.5 of Chapter – 2 of the EIA report for detailed Plant Layout of the project.

2.9

VII. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/ greenbelt, in particular.

Photographs of plantation is attached as Annexure-9

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VIII. 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

Refer Section 2.4 of Chapter - 2 for the land use break-up of project site. Refer Table 2.1 of Chapter - 2 for the salient features of the proposed

2.7

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included. (Not required for industrial area).

expansion project site.

IX. 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.

Refer Table 2.3 of Chapter - 2 for the requisite details.

2.7-2.8

Land use details of the study area are given in Section 3.7 of Chapter – 3.

3.35-3.44

X. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included.

Refer Section 3.6 of Chapter – 3 for the requisite details.

3.31-3.35

XI. Details of Drainage of the project up to 5 km 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)

Refer Section 3.6 of Chapter – 3 for the requisite details.

3.31-3.35

XII. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

Land has already been acquired by project proponent. Land possession document are attached as Annexure – 2.

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XIII. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy

Not applicable --

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)

Not Applicable --

II. Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects

Not Applicable --




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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.

Not Applicable --

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-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

Not applicable as there is no wild life sanctuary located within 10 km radius of the project site.

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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.

Not Applicable --

VI. Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

Not Applicable --

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.

Site specific micro-meteorological data are given in Annexure – 4. Refer Section 3.1.1 of Chapter – 3 for requisite details.

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II. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, 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.

Refer Section 3.2 of Chapter – 3 for requisite AAQ data.

3.6-3.11

III. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAAQS 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.

Refer Table 3.6 of Chapter – 3 for requisite detail. Please refer Annexure – 10 for raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks for all selected sampling stations.

3.10

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IV. Surface water quality of nearby River (100 m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

Refer Table 3.12 of Chapter – 3 for surface water quality data.

3.24 - 3.27

V. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF& CC, if yes give details.

Not Applicable --

VI. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.

Refer Table 3.11 of Chapter – 3 for ground water quality data.

3.20-3.23

VII. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

Refer Table 3.9 of Chapter – 3 for Noise Level Monitoring Data.

3.15

VIII. Soil characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.

Refer Table 3.14 of Chapter – 3 for Soil Characteristic Data.

3.30

IX. Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials,

Refer Section 3.10 of Chapter 3 for traffic study data.

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additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.

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.

Refer Section 3.8 of Chapter – 3 for ecology & biodiversity study data.

3.45-3.73

XI. Socio-economic status of the study area.

Refer Section 3.9 of Chapter – 3 for socio economic status of the study area.

3.74-3.91

7 Impact 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 Modelling 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 assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling 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.

Please refer Section 4.6.8 as well as Figure 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 & Table 4.9, 4.10, 4.11 of Chapter – 4 for requisite details.

4.17-4.24

II. Water Quality modelling – in case of discharge in water body.

Not applicable, as no wastewater discharge from the industry in any type of water body.

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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.

Refer Section 4.6.9 of Chapter – 4 for requisite data.

4.24-4.25

IV. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused 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 E (P) Rules.

Refer Section 2.11.1 of Chapter - 2 for the requisite details.

2.22-2.27

V. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.


2.27-2.30

VI. Measures for fugitive emission control


2.30-2.31

VII. Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

Refer Section 2.11.4 of Chapter - 2 for the requisite details. Refer Section 10.10 of Chapter - 10 for the details of cleaner production.

2.31

10.19-10.20

VIII. Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification,

Refer Section 10.4.2 of Chapter - 10 of the EIA report.

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2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

IX. Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

Refer Section 10.6 of Chapter – 10 for detailed greenbelt development plan.

10.13-10.14

X. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site 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 at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.

Refer Section 10.7 of Chapter – 10 for the detail of rain water harvesting scheme.

10.14-10.18

XI. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Refer Section 10.11 of Chapter – 10 of the EIA report.

10.20-10.22

XII. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.


6.1-6.3

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.

Refer Section 7.13 to 7.17 of Chapter – 7 of the details.

7.34-7.47

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I. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers.


10.20-10.22

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 above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

Unit is regularly doing medical checkup of workers and maintains records for the same. Please refer Annexure-11 for Form No. 32.

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III. Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of 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

Please refer Section 7.10 of Chapter - 7 7.30-7.31

IV. Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

Please refer Annexure-11 for the health status of workers.

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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.

At present, we have not laid down environment policy. We will certainly lay down such a policy.

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II. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process /procedures to bring into

At present, we have not laid down environment policy. Nevertheless, we shall see to it that Environmental Policy

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focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

that we have frozen will bring things into focus and any future issues related to the environment.

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.

Please refer in Section 10.3.3 of Chapter – 10 of the EIA Repot.

10.3-10.4

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

At present, we have not set-up such system. However, we shall definitely set up a system to report such issues to board of directors, shareholders as well as stakeholders.

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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.

Workers including casual workers such as truck drivers are provided with basic amenities like water supply, sanitation facilities, first aid, personal protective equipment’s, approach roads, communication etc.

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11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) I. Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the

project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

As per MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May, 2018, details of Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) is given in section 8.5 of Chapter – 8 of the EIA report.

8.3

12 Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order

At present, litigation is pending against our existing project. Court case against

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passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details there of 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.

the existing project has been made by the GPCB on 03/01/2013 due to violation of EIA Notification, 2006 as we have installed Resin manufacturing plant without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance. Judgment of the case has been given by the Honorable Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Morbi on 12/07/2014. However, we have made petition in District Session Court, Morbi vide CNR no. GJMR010002302014 dated on 07/08/2014 and vide CNR no. GJMR010002312014 dated on 07/08/2014 against the Judgement of Honorable Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Morbi. Proof of the same along with its present status is attached as Annexure - 12. It may be noted that GPCB has issued Direction Notice under Section 33-A under Water Act-1974 as well as Show Cause Notice under Air Act-1981 & Water Act-1974 to the existing unit on 17/10/2012 and 25/11/2016 respectively. Copies of the same along with its compliances are attached as Annexure - 13 & Annexure - 14 respectively.

13 A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.

Complied --

SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE 1 Details on solvents to be used,

measures for solvent recovery and for emissions control.

Please refer Section – 2.9 of Chapter – 2 for the said detail.

2.18 - 2.19

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proposed unit and its arrangement to control.

process emission from proposed expansion project activity.

3 Ambient air quality data should include VOC, other process-specific pollutants* like NH3*, chlorine*, HCl*, HBr*, H2S*, HF*, etc.,(*-as applicable)

Please refer section – 3.2 of Chapter – 3 for requisite AAQ data.

3.6 – 3.11

4 Work zone monitoring arrangements for hazardous chemicals.

Please refer Table 6.1 & 6.2 of Chapter – 6 for requisite details.

6.2 & 6.3

5 Detailed effluent treatment scheme including segregation of effluent streams for units adopting 'Zero' liquid discharge.

Please refer Section - 2.11.1 of Chapter – 2 for the requisite details on 'Zero' liquid discharge.

2.22 – 2.27

6 Action plan for odour control to be submitted.

Refer Section – 10.4.2 of Chapter – 10 of the EIA report for requisite details.

10.5 – 10.7

7 A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with cement manufacturers indicating clearly that they co-process organic solid/hazardous waste generated.

Not Applicable --

8 Authorization/Membership for the disposal of liquid effluent in CETP and solid/hazardous waste in TSDF, if any.

Please note that our unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge. Therefore, authorization/membership of CETP is not required. However, We have already obtained authorization/membership for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF. Copy of the same is attached as Annexure – 16.

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9 Action plan for utilization of MEE/dryers salts.

Not Applicable as MEE will not be installed/utilized in our proposed expansion project activities.

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10 Material Safety Data Sheet for all the Chemicals are being used/will be used.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of all the raw materials are attached as Annexure – 6.

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disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF.

authorization/membership for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF. Copy of the same is attached as Annexure – 16.

12 Details of incinerator if to be installed.

Not applicable as incinerator will not be installed/utilized in our proposed expansion project activities.

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13 Risk assessment for storage and handling of hazardous chemicals/solvents. Action plan for handling & safety system to be incorporated.

Please refer Chapter – 7 for detailed Risk Assessment Report.

7.1 – 7.47

14 Arrangements for ensuring health and safety of workers engaged in handling of toxic materials.

Please refer section – 7.10 of Chapter – 7 of the EIA report for requisite details.

7.30 – 7.34

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, NH-8A, Village:

Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist.: Morbi, Gujarat


INDEX 1

IINDEX

CHAPTER NO.

CONTENT PAGE NO.

1

Executive Summary English & Gujarati INTRODUCTION

1.1- 1.8

1.1 Preamble 1.1 1.2 Purpose of the EIA report 1.2 1.3 Need of the project and its importance to the country 1.3 1.4 Location of the project and siting criteria 1.4 1.5 Scope of EIA study 1.6 1.6 Regulatory frame work 1.8

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1-2.33 2.1 Introduction 2.1 2.2 Project location 2.1 2.3 Justification of site selection 2.6 2.4 Details of project land & plant lay-out 2.7 2.5 Capital cost of the proposed expansion project 2.8 2.6 Details of product and raw material consumption 2.10 2.7 Manufacturing Process 2.11 2.7.1. Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 2.11 2.7.2. Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 2.13 2.7.3. Urea Formaldehyde Resin 2.15 2.8 Storage details of raw materials and products 2.17 2.9 Solvent requirement & recovery system 2.18 2.10 Requirement of Resources 2.19 2.10.1. Electricity / Power 2.19 2.10.2. Manpower 2.20 2.10.3. Water 2.20 2.10.4. Fuel 2.20 2.10.5. Plant, Machineries & Utilities 2.21 2.11 Pollution Potential & Proposed Control Measures 2.11.1 Water Pollution 2.11.2 Air Pollution 2.11.3 Flue Gas Emission

2.11.4 Solid/Hazardous Waste

2.11.5 Noise & Vibration





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3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 3.1-3.92 Introduction 3.1

3.1 Air Environment 3.1 3.1.1 Micrometeorological Data 3.2 3.1.2.1 Meteorological Data from Secondary Sources 3.2 3.1.2.2 Meteorology - Data Generated at the Project Site 3.4 3.2 Selection of AAQ Stations 3.6 3.2.1 Existing AAQ Status 3.6 3.2.2 Baseline Status of AAQ of Study Area 3.11 3.3 Noise Environment 3.12 3.3.1 Existing Noise Levels 3.12 3.3.2 Baseline Status of Ambient Noise Quality 3.16 3.4 Water Environment 3.16 3.4.1 Water Quality 3.16 3.4.1.1 Sample Collection and Analysis 3.16 3.4.1.2 Method of Water Sampling 3.19 3.4.1.3 Baseline Data Interpretation of Ground Water

3.4.1.4 Baseline Date Interpretation of Surface Water 3.23 3.27

3.5 Soil Environment 3.28 3.5.1 Methodology of Sample Collection and Analysis 3.28 3.5.2 Soil data Analysis 3.31 3.6 Geo-Hydrological Features

(A) Introduction (B) Land/Soil Characteristic (C) Climate (D) General Information of Morbi Taluka (E) Geology (F) Rainfall (G) Geo hydrology (H) Ground Water Condition (I) Depth of Ground Water Table

3.31 3.31 3.32 3.32 3.32 3.32 3.33 3.33 3.33 3.33





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(J) Feasibility of Source at Project Site (K) EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment (L) Drainage Pattern

3.33 3.34 3.34

3.7 Land Use Status 3.35 (A) Introduction 3.35 (B) Land Use & Land Cover Classification Results 3.35 (C) Data Used

(D) Technical Details (E) Methodology (F) Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data (G) Topography (H) Digital Elevation Model (I) Physiography & Drainage Pattern

3.36 3.36 3.36 3.36 3.42 3.42 3.43

3.8 Ecology 3.45 3.8.1 Data Collection and Field Visit 3.45 3.8.2 Detail Methodology 3.45 3.8.2.1 Secondary Data Collection 3.45 3.8.2.2 Marking & Understanding of Project Area 3.45 3.8.3 Collection of Primary Field Based Data 3.46 3.8.4 Detail Sampling method and literature of review

(1) Floral Status (2) Faunal Status 3.8.5 Biodiversity Status (1) Study Habitats (2) Agro-Ecosystem (3) Waste Land with open scrub and Gauchar Land (4) Riverside and Wetland (5) Forest Areas 3.8.6. Status of Flora (1) Taxonomical Status of Plant Species (2) Life Form Status of Plant Species (3) Status of Crop Species 3.8.7. Status of Fauna (1) herpetofauna (2) Birds (Terrestrial and Aquatic)

3.46 3.46 3.46 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52





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(3) Status of Mammals 3.8.8. Conclusion and Recommendations

3.55 3.56

3.9 Socio Economic Environment 3.74 3.9.1 Introduction 3.74 3.9.2 Socioeconomics 3.74 3.9.3 Households 3.75 3.9.4 Population 3.75 3.9.5 Occupational Structure 3.79 3.9.6 Literacy 3.83 3.9.7 Amenities 3.84 3.9.8 Site Specific Studies

3.9.9 Organization and Manpower 3.9.10 Impacts of The Proposed Project

3.90 3.90 3.90

3.10 Traffic Survey 3.92

4 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATION MAESURES 4.1- 4.24 4.1 Preamble 4.1 4.2 Impact Identification 4.2 4.3 Identification Matrix 4.2 4.4

4.5

4.6

Assessment of Impacts Impacts on Environment during Minor Construction Phase & Mitigation Measures Impacts on Environment during Minor Operational Phase & Mitigation Measures

4.6 4.13

4.14

4.6.1 Land Environment 4.14 4.6.2 Water Environment 4.15 4.6.3 Noise Environment

4.6.4 Geo-Hydrology 4.6.5 Ecology 4.6.6 Occupational Health 4.6.7 Socio-Economic Environment 4.6.8 Air Environment 4.6.9 Existing Traffic & Vehicular Pollution

4.15 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.17 4.17 4.24





INDEX 5

CHAPTER NO.

CONTENT PAGE NO.

5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5.1-5.2 5.1 Introduction 5.1 5.2 Project Details 5.1 5.3 Site Alternatives 5.1 5.4 Alternative for Technologies 5.2

6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM 6.1-6.4 6.1 Introduction 6.1 6.2 Environmental Monitoring Program 6.1 6.3

6.4 6.5

Infrastructural Requirement Documentation and Reporting Corporate Environment Policy

6.3 6.4 6.4

7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1-7.42 A Public Consultation 7.1 B Risk Assessment Study 7.1 C Social Impact Assessment, R & R Action Plan 7.1 7.1

Risk Assessment (1) Overview of Project (2) Surrounding Area (3) Objective and Scope (4) Scope of the Study (5) Risk Analysis Methodology

7.1 7.1 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2

7.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis 7.3 (1) Hazard Identification Method 7.3 (2) Identification of Hazardous Chemicals used within Premises 7.3 7.3

7.4

Storage Details of Raw Material & Products (1) Identification of process Hazards (2) General Hazards and Controls (3) Hazard Indices (4) Credible Accident Source/Worst Case Scenario (5) Consequence Modeling Damage Criteria (1) Fire Damage (2) Damage due to Explosion (3) BLEVE-Fireball

7.6 7.9

7.14 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.16 7.16 7.17 7.17





INDEX 6

CHAPTER NO.

CONTENT PAGE NO.

(4) Vapour Cloud Explosion (5) Effect Due to Toxic Gas Release

7.18 7.18

7.5 Details of Model Used for Consequence Analysis 7.19 7.6 Failure Frequency 7.26 7.7 Estimation of Effect of Damage / Impact Identification 7.26 7.7.1 Summary 7.27 7.8

7.9 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures Fire Fighting Measures

7.28 7.29

7.10 Occupational Health Surveillance Program 7.30 (1) Introduction 7.30 (2) Action Plan For Occupational Health & Safety For Workers 7.30 (3) Treatment Facilities Provided to workers 7.31 7.11 Minimization of the Manual Handling of Hazardous Substance 7.31 7.12

7.13 7.14

7.15

7.16 7.17

DO’S and DONT’S Disaster Management Plan On Site Emergency Plan (1) Objectives of the Plan (2) Site Plan of the Factory and Surrounding (3) Types of Overall Emergencies (4) Assessment of In-Plant Hazards Emergency Control System (1) Emergency Organizations and Functions (2) Emergency Control Room (3) On-Site Facilities For Emergency Control (4) Fire Fighting Facilities To Be Provided On-Site General Procedures and Responsibilities Off Site Emergency Preparedness Plan

7.32 7.34 7.35 7.35 7.35 7.36 7.37 7.37 7.37 7.37 7.38 7.38 7.40 7.42

8 PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1-8.3 8.1 Introduction 8.1 8.2 Employment Potential 8.1 8.3 Improvement in Physical & Social Infrastructure 8.1 8.4 Other Tangible Benefits 8.2 8.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 8.3

9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9.1 9.1 Environmental cost benefit analysis 9.1





INDEX 7

CHAPTER NO.

CONTENT PAGE NO.

10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1-10.18

10.1 Introduction 10.1 10.2 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan 10.2 10.3 Components of Environmental Management Plan 10.2 10.3.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) 10.2 10.3.2 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) 10.3 10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell (EMC) 10.3 10.4 Environmental Management Plan after Proposed Expansion

Project 10.4

10.4.1 Environmental Management during Construction Phase 10.4.2 Environment Management Plan during operational phase

10.4 10.5

10.5 10.6

Biological Conservation Plan for Indian Peafowl (Peacock) Greenbelt Development Plan

10.11 10.13

10.7 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme 10.14 10.8 Occupational Health Management Plan 10.18 10.9

10.10 10.11

Fire & Safety Management Plan Cleaner Production Technologies Budget for Environment Protection Measures

10.19 10.19 10.20

11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.1–11.3

11.1 Introduction 11.1 11.2 Air Environment 11.1 11.3 Water Environment 11.1 11.4 Noise Environment 11.2 11.5 Land/Soil Environment 11.2 11.6 Ecology & Biodiversity 11.2 11.7 Socio-Economic Environment 11.3 11.8 Conclusion 11.3

12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION 12.1-12.5 12.1 Declaration for Involvement in EIA study 12.1 12.2

12.3 12.4

Company Profile Services Infrastructural Facilities

12.5 12.5 12.5





INDEX 8

LLIST OF TABLES

TABLE

NO. LIST OF TABLES

PAGE NO.

1.1 Product Details 1.1 1.2 Project Costs 1.1 1.3 Partners List 1.2 1.4 Co-ordinates of the Project Site 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.7

General Sitting Criteria Scope of Study Regulatory Frame Work

1.5 1.7 1.8

2.1 Salient Features of the Proposed Expansion Project Site 2.6 2.2 Area Break-Up of Project Site 2.7 2.3 Industries Nearby Within 10 KM 2.7 2.4 Break-Up of Capital Coast for Proposed Project 2.8 2.5 Details of Products and Raw Material Consumption 2.10 2.6 Details of Raw Materials Storage 2.17 2.7 Details of Products Storage 2.18 2.8 Electricity consumption Details 2.19 2.9 Manpower Requirement 2.20

2.10 Fuel Consumption 2.20 2.11 List of Plant Machineries and Utilities 2.21

2.12 (A) 2.12 (B)

2.13

2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19

2.20 (A) 2.20 (B)

2.21

Energy Balance for Existing Utilities Energy Balance for utilities after proposed expansion Steam Wise Water Consumption in Existing & Proposed after Expansion Waste water generation in Existing & Proposed after Expansion Details of Effluent Treatment Plant Units Technical Details of Evaporator Stream wise Quality of Effluent Details of Existing Flue Gas Emissions Details of Flue Gas Emissions After Total Proposed Expansion Details of Existing Air Pollution Control System Details of Proposed Air Pollution Control System Details of Process Gas Emissions

2.22 2.22 2.24

2.24 2.27 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.29 2.30 2.30 2.31





INDEX 9

TABLE NO.

LIST OF TABLES PAGE NO.

2.22

3.1

Details of Hazardous Waste Management Meteorological Data Collection Period

2.32

3.2 3.2 Monthly Mean values of Meteorological Data (Secondary Data) 3.2 3.3 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations 3.7 3.4 Air – Parameters Analyzed and Sampling Duration 3.8 3.5 Ambient Air Quality – Methodology 3.8 3.6 Ambient Air Monitoring Results 3.10 3.7 3.8

Baseline Status of Ambient Air Quality Noise Monitoring Locations

3.11 3.13

3.9 Hourly Noise Data (Day And Night Timings in Leq dB(A) 3.15 3.10 Water Monitoring Locations 3.17 3.11 Water Quality - Physico-Chemical Analysis of Ground Water 3.20 3.12 Water Quality - Physico-chemical Analysis of Surface Water 3.24 3.13 Soil Sampling Locations 3.30 3.14 Physico-Chemical Parameters of the Soil 3.30 3.15 District Wise Ground Water Resource Availability 3.31 3.16 Land Use / Land Cover 3.38 3.17 Information of Field Survey 3.45 3.18 Overall Taxonomic Status of Plant Species 3.48 3.19 Status of Life Form of Plant Species 3.49 3.20 List of Agriculture & Commercial Crop Species Recorded 3.50 3.21 Taxonomical Status of Herpetofauna 3.51 3.22 Overall Status of Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds 3.52 3.23 Overall Status of Mammals 3.55 3.24 Checklist and Abundance of Plant Species Reported 3.58 3.25 Population Composition 3.76 3.26 Occupational Structure 3.80 3.27 Literacy Status 3.83 3.28 Amenities Detail 3.85 3.29 Traffic Count Table 3.93

4.1 Impact Identification 4.4 4.2 Impact Assessment 4.7 4.3 Abbreviations 4.9 4.4 Impact Quantification 4.9 4.5 Impact Magnitude of the Project 4.12





INDEX 10

TABLE NO.

LIST OF TABLES PAGE NO.

4.6 Construction Phase: Impacts & its Mitigation Measures 4.13 4.7 Details of Flue Gas Emissions After Total Expansion 4.18 4.8 Emissions with & without the Air Pollution Control measures 4.18 4.9 Predicted 24 Hourly Short term incremental concentrations of

PM10 4.23

4.10 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of SO2 4.23 4.11 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of NO2 4.24 4.12 Assessment of Proposed Traffic Load 4.25

5.1 Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives 5.2

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Program 6.2 6.2 Budget for Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan 6.3

7.1 7.2

Chemical Properties of Hazardous Chemicals Toxicity Level of Hazardous Chemical

7.5 7.6

7.3 Storage Details of Raw Material 7.6 7.4 Identification Hazard Associated with Storage of Raw Materials 7.7 7.5 7.6

Fire & Explosion Index F & EI and Toxicity Index TI

7.14 7.14

7.7 Scenarios Considered for MCA Analysis 7.15 7.8 Damage Due to Incident Radiation Intensities 7.16 7.9 Radiation Exposure and Lethality 7.17

7.10 Damage Due to Peak Over Pressure 7.18 7.11 Consequence analysis and Damage Distance (Failure of raw

material storage tanks) 7.21

7.12 Atmospheric Storage Tank Leak/ Tank Fire Frequencies 7.26 7.13 Emergency Types 7.36 7.14 Details of Fire Extinguishers 7.39 7.15 Offsite Action Plan 7.46

10.1 10.2

Conservation Plan for Peacock for Five Years Details of Plant Species in Greenbelt

10.12 10.14

10.3 10.4

Details of Rain Water Harvesting Budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management for proposed expansion

10.18 10.20





INDEX 11

LLIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO.

LIST OF FIGURES PAGE NO.

1.1 Location of the project site 1.4

2.1 2.2

Index Map Google Image showing surrounding 1,5,10 km radius area from the project site

2.2 2.3

2.3

2.4

Google Image Showing Surrounding 500 meter radius area from the project site. Topo sheet showing surrounding 10 km radius area from the project site

2.4

2.5

2.5 Plant Lay-out 2.9 2.6 Methanol Recovery System 2.19 2.7 2.8

Water Balance Diagram After Proposed Expansion Schematic Flow Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant

2.25 2.27

3.1 Wind Rose Diagram for Secondary Data 3.3 3.2 Photograph Showing Automatic Weather Station Kept at

Project Site 3.4

3.3

3.4

Meteorological Wind Rose Diagram for March 2017 to May 2017 Map showing Ambient Air Quality Locations

3.5

3.6 3.5 Photograph Showing Ambient Air Monitoring 3.8 3.6 Photograph Showing Noise Monitoring Sample Collection 3.13 3.7 Map Showing Noise Sampling Locations 3.14 3.8 Photograph showing Ground Water Sample Location 3.17 3.9 Map Showing Ground Water Monitoring Locations 3.18

3.10 Map Showing Surface Water Monitoring Locations 3.18 3.11 Photograph Showing Soil Sample Collections 3.29 3.12 Google Map Showing Soil Sampling Locations 3.29 3.13 Land Use and Land Cover Map of the 10 km Radius of the

Study Area 3.39

3.14 Imagery View of the 10 km Radius of the Study Area 3.40 3.15 Infrastructure Map of the 10 km Radius of the Study Area 3.41 3.16 Topography Map of the 10 km Radius of the Study Area 3.44 3.17 Percentage of Total Population Distribution 3.78





INDEX 12

FIGURE NO.

LIST OF FIGURES PAGE NO.

3.18 Distribution of Workers 3.82 3.19 Literacy Levels 3.84 3.20 Photograph Showing Social-Economic Data Collection 3.90 3.21 Image Showing Traffic Surveying Locations 3.92

4.1 Ground Level Concentration of PM10 4.20 4.2 Ground Level Concentration of SO2 4.21 4.3 Ground Level Concentration of NO2 4.22

7.1 Methanol Pool Fire (Threat Zone) 7.22 7.2 Methanol BLEVE Worst Case Scenario (Threat Zone) 7.23 7.3 Methanol Toxic Dispersion (Threat Zone) 7.24 7.4 Phenol Toxic Dispersion (Threat Zone) 7.25 7.5 Off-Site Emergency Plan 7.43

10.1 Environmental Management Cell 10.4





INDEX 13

LLIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE NO.

LIST OF ANNEXURES

1 TOR Letter issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi

2

3

NA permission

Water Bill

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Site Specific Primary Meteorological Data

Existing EC Copy

Material Safety Data Sheets of Raw Materials

Certified Compliance Report

Copy of CCA

Greenbelt Photographs

Raw data of all AAQ measurement for all Sampling Locations

Occupational Health Status Form No. 32

Petition & Court Case Present Status

Direction Notice and Reply

Show Cause Notice and Reply

Public Hearing Minutes

16

TSDF Membership Certificate

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IN ENGLISH

OF

M/s. Rebecca Laminates

(Proposed Expansion Resin Manufacturing Project)

(Phenol Formaldehyde Resin - 500 MT/month

Melamine Formaldehyde Resin - 500 MT/month Urea Formaldehyde Resin - 500 MT/month)

Address:

Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.-8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda

Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat – 363 642.

Prepared by: T.R. ASSOCIATES

A-401, S. G. Business Hub,

Between Bhagwat Vidhyapith & Gota Over Bridge, Near Umiya Campus,

S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 380 060. M – 9825371099

Email – [email protected]

[email protected]


M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/P1, N.H. 8A,



Executive Summary - English 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – ENGLISH & GUJARATI

Executive Summary – ENGLISH

1. INTRODUCTION

M/s. Rebecca Laminates is an existing unit and proposing to expand their unit’s manufacturing capacity of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & also in addition to this they want to manufacture a new product Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642.

Product Details

Sr. No. Name of Product Quantity (MT/Month)

Existing Proposed Total after Expansion

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 87.5 412.5 500 2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 37.5 462.5 500

3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin -- 500 500

Note: Please note that above stated Resins will be used for captive consumption (for manufacturing of laminates sheets (2,50,000 sheets/month)) as well as for sell purpose.

M/s. Rebecca Laminates has a total land area of 14,569 m2. Out of the stated land area approximately 4,810 m2 is green belt area (approx. 33 % of the total land area). The construction work of the existing plant has been completed and the existing plant is in operation since September 2015.

The total cost of project after expansion is Rs. 7 Crores. Total budget allocation towards Environmental Management Facilities of proposed expansion project will be approx. Rs. 46 Lakhs.

M/s. T. R. Associates (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant) was appointed by M/s. Rebecca laminates to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment study for their proposed expansion project.

The products like M.F. Resin, P.F. Resin, U.F. Resin (being synthetic organic chemicals) falls under Category 5(f) as stated in Environment Impact Assessment Notification Published on 14th September, 2006. Further, the location of proposed expansion project is outside the notified industrial estate and not fall in Small Scale Industrial Unit criteria as per the Notification dated 25th June 2014. Hence, project proponent has to obtain the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi. As a part of this






procedure, Public Hearing is required to be carried out as per the notification as well as the TOR granted to the unit by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2), New Delhi.

This study of Environment Impact assessment (EIA) is based on studies carried out during the month of March 2017 to May 2017. The environmental parameters (ambient air, water, soil, noise, flora and fauna) selected for study are those, which are likely to be most affected by the proposed project. The study area is defined as an area within 10 km. radius from center of the project site.

Salient Features within 10 km radius surroundings area as follows:

Sr. No.

Important Features Description

1 Location Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642

2 GPS Coordinates Latitude: 23° 2'1.10"N Longitude: 70°48'37.90"E

3 Temperature Range 15˚C to 43˚C 4 Mean Sea Level 14 m 5 Annual Rain Fall 500 mm to 600 mm 6 Ground Water Depth Dug well : 15-30 m

Tube wells :100-200 m 7 Soil Type The soils are sandy, loamy sand, clayey and silty

type 8 Nearest Railway Station Aerial distance of Malia Railway Station – 9.50 km

in NW direction 9 Nearest Airport Aerial distance of Rajkot Airport – 79.30 km in

South direction 10 Nearest City Morbi – 21 km in South direction 11 Nearest Village Aerial distance of Bahadurgadh - 1 km in SSW

direction 12 Nearest National Highway NH 8A – 0.02 km in West direction 13 Nearest River/Water body Aerial distance of Macchu River – 4.8 km in WNW

direction Aerial distance of Narmada Canal – 5.20 km in NNE direction

14 Nearest Notified National Parks / Sanctuary/ Eco

Sensitive Zone/Reserved Forest

None within 10 km radius. Wild Ass Sanctuary is – 10.8 km radial distance from the project site in North direction.






2. AIR ENVIRONMENT

The base line Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) status within 10 km study area has been assessed through a monitoring network of 8 AAQ sampling stations during March 2017 to May 2017. Map showing 10 km radius area is shown here. Design of network for Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations were decided on meteorology & available infrastructure facilities. The base-line Ambient Air Quality of the study area was monitored for Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), CO & VOC. The result for the same is given as below:

Location Village

Results (98th Percentile) PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

Bahadurgadh 53.54 75.98 36.36 29.57 Sokhda 58.29 85.46 60.11 44.92

Vadharva@ 54.46 87.99 52.87 47.07 Rapar@ 56.53 55.08 51.35 60.56 Jetpar 50.47 79.99 40.68 39.93 Maliya 58.97 86.67 64.27 59.59

Rasangpar 55.83 68.61 50.71 70.59 Project Site 54.85 70.72 39.24 41.38

Permissible limit [NAAQ standards-

2009] 60 μg/m3 100 μg/m3 80 μg/m3 80 μg/m3

Note: CO: Not Detected; VOC: Not Detected

Analysis of ambient air samples revealed that the Air quality is found well within the prescribed limits of National Ambient Air Quality standards.

The main source of gaseous emission is flue gas emission from existing stack attached to Steam Boiler & TFH as well as stack attached to proposed boiler (Also there will be flue gas emission due to stack attached to the proposed boiler.), D. G. set & process gas emission from laminated sheet dryer.

Lignite/Briquettes will be used as a fuel & total fuel requirement after proposed expansion will be 9.46 MT/Day in total after proposed expansion. Adequate stack height will be provided for proper atmosphere dispersion of pollutants. The probable emitted pollutants will be PM, SO2 & NO2. Multi Cyclone separator followed by bag filter will be provided as APCM. Since Diesel is used as a fuel for D. G. Set (back–up system) the flue gas emission will also be well within prescribed norms and there is no need of any air pollution control measures for D. G. Set. Condenser System is provided at stack attached with laminated sheet dryer for Methanol recovery.






3. WATER ENVIRONMENT

Analysis of ground water and surface water samples revealed that it is suitable for domestic activity including agricultural activity. Ground water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium and coliforms whereas surface water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like TDS, Turbidity, Chloride, Total Hardness, Magnesium and coliforms.

1. Water Requirement

The total water requirement for the project after proposed expansion will be 42.3 kl/day. Out of this said fresh water quantity 7.7 kl/day will be used for domestic purpose, 26.6 kl/day will be used for industrial activities and 8 kl/day will be used for greenbelt development purpose. The required water will be obtained through Narmada water pipeline.

2. Wastewater Generation and its Disposal

The total generation of domestic wastewater after proposed expansion will be 6 kl/day. The domestic wastewater generated will be treated in STP.

The total industrial effluent generation after proposed expansion will be 6.1 kl/day, which will be from boiler blow down, cooling tower blow down, process and washing. Industrial wastewater from resin mfg. process & washing activity will be 3 kl/day, which will be given primary treatment by chemical oxidation. After completion of chemical treatment, wastewater will be taken to Nutch Filter/Filter Press for chemical sludge separation. Chemically treated process and washing water will be mixed with cooling tower blow down & boiler blow down (3.1 kl/day) in holding tank. Finally, it will be taken to an Evaporator followed by condenser Condensate from evaporator will be reused in industrial activities. Therefore no effluent will be generated and the stated process would be a ZERO DISCHARGE process.

4. LAND / SOIL ENVIRONMENT

During operation activity the impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soil causes direct / indirect effect on soil.

As all necessary air pollution control steps are provided and based on the results of the dispersion model for the Ground Level Concentrations of various pollutants after proposed expansion project, there will not be any adverse impact of air pollution on soil.






It may be noted that there will be no disposal of untreated effluent on land. So, there will be no adverse effect on land / soil due to water.

All necessary control steps are provided for handling, storage and disposal of solid/hazardous waste generated from the plant. Thus, there will not be any significant impact of solid/hazardous waste on the soil environment.

5. NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise level was recorded at 8 locations within the study area to provide the baseline data to describe the existing situations.

Sr. No.

Location

Noise Level (Leq) in dBA (Day Time)

Noise Level (Leq) in dBA (Night Time)

Measured Permissible

Limit Measured

Permissible Limit

1 Project Site 49.7 75 43.6 70 2 Vadharva 50.1 55 44.3 45 3 Sokhda 51.3 55 42.2 45 4 Bahadurgadh 45.0 55 41.3 45 5 Rapar 41.8 55 42.6 45 6 Maliya 58.7 55 48.8 45 7 Jetpar 43.5 55 41.6 45 8 Rasangpar 45.3 55 42.0 45 From the above Noise results it will be concluded that Noise levels are found within the permissible limit except Maliya location due to continues transportation activity on highway.

6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

An assessment of socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study. Socio-economic environment – demographic & related socio-economic data was collected from District Census Handbook to assess socio-economic status of the study area.

For proposed expansion project activity, total 70 nos. of skilled and unskilled employees/workers will be required. The indirect employment will be generated by way of transportation, shopkeepers and other casual employment for many people.

Local people will be given preference wherever found suitable for all the jobs in the plant. Economic status of the local people will improve due to the increased business opportunities, thereby, making a positive impact. Educational, medical and housing facilities in the study area will considerably improve.






7. ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY

The study area was dominated by agriculture landscape. The floral and faunal diversity was very less.

Domestic tree species found in the study area are Baval, Neem, Arduso, Gulmohar, Karanj, Khijado and Kesudo. Major crops in the study area are Millet, Rice, Sorghum, Wheat and Castor.

The commonly spotted bird species of this area were House Sparrow, Blue Rock Pigeon, Ring Dove, Asian Koel, Common Myna, Rose-ringed Parakeet, House Crow, Peacock, Cattle Egret, Black Headed Ibis and Common Kingfisher.

The wild mammals found other than domesticated ones from study area were Nilgai, Golden Jackal, Grey Mongoose and Wild Boar.

8. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The main hazardous waste generation is ETP Sludge + Evaporation Residue, Used Oil and Discarded Plastic Bags/Drums.

ETP Sludge + Evaporation Residue is disposed off at approved TSDF site. Used Oil is reused within premises as a lubricant or sold to registered recycler. Discarded Plastic Bags/Drums are sold to authorized vendor. The same methods of solid waste management will be followed after proposed expansion project.

The unit has provided isolated area for the storage of hazardous waste. Thus, hazardous waste management system provided by the unit will be adequate and there will not be any major impact on the environment due to hazardous waste.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared for mitigation of the adverse impacts. An Environmental Management Cell is formed for effective implementation of Environmental Management Plan.

The Environmental Management Plan describes in brief, the management’s plan for proper and adequate implementation of treatment and control system for pollutants and for maintaining the environment. It also includes development of green belt, proper safety of workers, environmental monitoring plan, rain water harvesting, fire protection system and measures etc. The same methods of environment management plan will be followed for proposed expansion project.

10. ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

Monitoring of environmental factors will enable us to identify the changes in the environmental impacts at various locations and their mitigative measures. To ensure






the effective implementation of the EMP, monitoring of ambient air quality, stack emissions, analysis & monitoring of water environment and noise level will be carried out as required / specified by statutory authority. The same methods of environment monitoring will be followed for proposed expansion project.

11. RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk analysis and study have been carried out for identification of hazards, selection of maximum credible scenarios, risk mitigation measures etc. All the hazardous chemicals are stored and handled as per MSDS guidelines. Personal protective equipment’s are provided to the workers. The same will be continued for the proposed expansion project.

12. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

A greenbelt of approximately 4,810 m2 is developed within the project site to minimize the air pollution, noise pollution, balancing eco-environment, soil erosion / protection etc. Greenbelt area is 33 % of the total plot area.

13. PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed expansion project will become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development, social development, employment and other benefits.

The proposed expansion project has a potential for employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during operation phase. A total 70 persons (60 persons (existing) +10 persons (proposed)) is likely to get employment due to the proposed expansion project. The project gives 2.5 % of project cost for socio-economic development activities in surrounding villages which will be continued further.

14. CONCLUSION

Negligible impacts will occur on air quality. However, all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.

No ecological damage will occur. No adverse impacts will occur on water environment. Local employment opportunities will increase. Various other environment parameters like Forest/ National Park/ Sanctuary

and Religious / Historical Places will not be affected. Environment Management Plan has been formulated to control all the

pollutant parameters and Environment Management Cell has been set-up to






ensure that these parameters do not exceed the norms set out by the concerned authorities.

After commissioning of the proposed expansion project the Environmental Management Cell will take care of all the pollution control measures.

It can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental management plan during the construction & operational phase, there will be negligible impact on the environment due to the proposed expansion project.

સં ી ત અહવાલ

મેસસર્ રીબેકા લેમીને સ

( તાિવત રઝીન ઉ પાદન િવ તરણ પ રયોજના)

(ફીનોલ ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન – ૫૦૦ મે.ટન/માસ

મેલેમાઈન ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન – ૫૦૦ મે.ટન/માસ

યરુીયા ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન – ૫૦૦ મે.ટન/માસ)

સવેર્ ન.ં–૧૩૨/પી૧, નેશનલ હાઈવે ૮એ, ગામ:- બહાદુરગઢ, સોખડા બસ ટે ડની

બાજુમા,ં તાલકુો અને જી લો:-મોરબી, ગજુરાત

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Executive Summary - Gujarati 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – GUJARATI

સં ી ત અહવાલ

૧. તાવના:-

મેસસર્ રીબેકા લેમીને સ એ હયાત એકમ છે અને આ એક્મના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ માટે એટલે

કે મેલેમાઈન ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન, િફનોલ ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીનની ઉ પાદનની ક્ષમતા

વધારવા અને એક નવી પ્રોડક્ટ યરુીયા ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીનનુ ંઉ પાદન કરવા માટે સવેર્ ન.ં–

૧૩૨/પી૧, નેશનલ હાઈવે ૮ એ, ગામ:- બહાદુરગઢ, સોખડા બસ ટે ડની બાજુમા,ં તાલકુો

અને જી લો:-મોરબી, ગજુરાત રાજય ખાતે દરખા ત કરેલ છે.

તાિવત ોડ ટ (ઉ પાદન) ની િવગત

માકં ોડ ટ ુ ંનામ હાલની મતા

(મે ક ટન/માસ)

િવ તરણ મતા


ુલ મતા


૧ િફનોલ ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન ૮૭.૫ ૪૧૨.૫ ૫૦૦ ૨ મેલેમાઈન ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ

રેઝીન

૩૭.૫ ૪૬૨.૫ ૫૦૦

૩ યરુીયા ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન -- ૫૦૦ ૫૦૦

ન ધ: ઉપરોક્ત રેઝીનનો ઉપયોગ કે ટીવ વપરાશ માટે (લેમીનેટેડ શીટના ઉ પાદન માટે) તમેજ વચેાણ હતે ુમાટે

થશ ે

મેસસર્ રીબેકા લેમીને સ એકમનો કુલ િવ તાર આશરે ૧૪,૫૬૯ ચો. મીટર છે. માથંી ૪,૮૧૦

ચો.મી. (આશરે કુલ િવ તારના ૩૩%) જમીન ગ્રીન બે ટ માટે ફાળવવામા ંઆવશે. હાલના

લા ટ નુ ંબાધંકામન ુકામ પણૂ ઁથયેલ છે અને આ એકમ સ ટે બર ૨૦૧૫ થી કાયરઁત છે.

િવ તરણ બાદ એકમની કુલ િકમંત િપયા ૭ કરોડ થશે. માથંી સિુચત િવ તરણ પ્રો ક્ટ

માટેની પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન પ ધિત માટે આશરે િપયા ૪૬ લાખ ફાળવવામા ંઆવશે






મેસસર્ રીબેકા લેમીને સ ારા મેસસર્ ટી. આર. એસોસીએ સની પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ એકમનો

પયાર્વરણીય પ ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ (EIA) કરવા માટે િનમણ ૂકં કરવામા ં આવેલ છે.

અતે્ર ન ધનીય છે કે મેલામાઇન ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન, િફનોલ ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન અને

યરુીયા ફોમાર્ ડીહાઈડ રેઝીન(સી થેટીક ઓગેર્નીક કેિમકલ) નુ ં પ્ર તાિવત ઉ પાદન EIA

નોટીફીકેશન-૨૦૦૬ ના િવભાગ-૫(એફ)મા ં આવે છે. તદ્ઉપરાતં એકમની જગ્યા સિૂચત

ઓ ોિગક િવ તારની બહાર છે અને સિૂચત પરીયોજના ૨૫ જૂન ૨૦૧૪ના નોટીફીકેશન પ્રમાણે

નાના પાયાના ઓ ોિગક એકમ અંતગર્ત આવતો નથી તેથી MoEF&CC(Ministry Of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change), નવી િદ હી પાસેથી પયાર્વરણીય મજૂંરી

(Environmental Clearance) મેળવવાની જ રીયાત રહલે છે. આ પ્રકીયાના ભાગ પે

પયાર્વરણીય લોકસનુાવણી એ જાહરેનામા પ્રમાણે તથા એ પટર્ એપ્રાઈઝલ કમીટી (ઇ ડ ટ્રી-

૨), નવી િદ હી એ યિુનટને આપેલા TOR પ્રમાણે કરવામા ંઆવશે.

પયાર્વરણ ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ (Environmental Impact Assessment Study) માચર્

૨૦૧૭ થી મે ૨૦૧૭ દરિમયાન કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે. પયાર્વરણીય ઘટકો વા કે (આસપાસ ની

હવા, પાણી, જમીન, વિન, વન પિતઓ અને પ્રાણીઓ) પ્ર તાિવત એકમથી અસર પામી

શકે તેમ છે, તેનો અ યાસ કરવામા ંઆ યો છે. એકમને કે દ્રમા ંલઈને ૧૦ િકમી. િત્ર યાના

વત ુર્ળાકાર િવ તારને અ યાિસત કે્ષત્ર તરીકે નક્કી કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે.

આસપાસના ૧૦ કમી િ યાના િવ તારની ુ ય લા ણકતાઓ નીચે માણે છે.

માકં ુ ય લા ણ તાઓ વણન

૧ પ્ર તાિવત એકમનુ ં થાન સવેર્ ન.ં–૧૩૨/પી૧, નેશનલ હાઈવે ૮ એ,

ગામ:- બહાદુરગઢ, તાલકુો અને જી લો:- મોરબી, ગજુરાત રાજય

૨ અક્ષાશં – રેખાશં

અક્ષાશં:- ૨૩0૨’૧.૧૦”N

રેખાશં:- ૭૦0૪૮’૩૭.૯૦”E

૩ તાપમાન ૧૫.૦°સે. થી ૪૩.૦°સે. (સરેરાશ)

૪ સમદુ્રી તરથી ઉંચાઇ સરેરાશ ૧૪ મીટર






માકં ુ ય લા ણ તાઓ વણન

૫ વાિષર્ક વરસાદ ૫૦૦ - ૬૦૦ મી.મી (સરેરાશ)

૬ ભગૂભર્ જળની ઉડાઈં કુવા - ૧૫-૩૦ મીટર બોરવેલ - ૧૦૦-૨૦૦ મીટર

૭ જમીન પ્રકાર રેતાળ, લાલ રેતાળ, કાપંવાળી જમીન

૮ નજીક નુ ંરે વે ટેશન માળીયા રે વે ટેશન – ૯.૫ િકમી NW

૯ નજીક નુ ંએરપોટર્ રાજકોટ એરપોટર્ – ૭૯.૩૦ િકમી South

૧૦ નજીક નુ ંગામ બહાદુરગઢ - ૧.૦ િકમી SSW ૧૧ નજીક નુ ંશહરે મોરબી – ૨૧ િકમી South ૧૨ નજીકનો રા ટ્રીય ધોરીમાગર્ નેશનલ હાઈવે ૮ એ - ૦.૦૨ િકમી West

૧૩ નજીકના જમીન પરના પાણીના ોત

મ નદી – ૪.૮ િકમી WNW

નમર્દા કેનાલ – ૫.૨ િકમી NNE

૧૪ નજીકના રા ટ્રીય ઉપવન-

જગંલી પ્રાણીઓ માટેન ુ ંઅ યાર ય/ આરિક્ષત જગંલ

૧૦ િકમી િત્રજયામા ંનથી ઘડુખર અ યારણય પ્રો ક્ટ સાઇટથી ઉ ર િદશામા ૧૦.૮ િકમી દુર આવેલ છે

૨. હવા ુ ંપયાવરણ (Air Environment) :-

પ્રવતર્માન આસપાસની હવાની (Ambient Air) ગણુવ ા જાણવા માટે પ્ર તાિવત એકમના

થળથી ૧૦ િકમી િત્ર યાના વત ુર્ળાકાર િવ તારમા ં૮ અલગ અલગ થળેથી માચર્ ૨૦૧૭ થી

મે ૨૦૧૭ દરિમયાન નમનૂા લઈને તેની ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી. હવાની ગણુવ ા

નક્કી કરવા માટેના થળની પસદંગી વાયશુા , CPCB ની માગર્દિશર્કા અને નજીકની પ્રા ત

સિુવધાઓના આધારે નક્કી કરેલ હતી. હવાની ગણુવ ા નક્કી કરવા માટે પાિટર્કલ

મેટર(PM10& PM2.5), સ ફર ડાયોકસાઈડ (SO2), નાઈટ્રોજન ડાયોકસાઈડ (NO2), CO અને

VOC ની ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી.

ના પિરણામો નીચેના ટેબલમા ંદશાર્ યા મજુબ છે.






થળ પ રણામ (98thટકાવાર )

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

બહા ુ રગઢ ૫૩.૫૪ ૭૫.૯૮ ૩૬.૩૬ ૨૯.૫૭

સોખડા ૫૮.૨૯ ૮૫.૪૬ ૬૦.૧૧ ૪૪.૯૨

વાધરવા ૫૪.૪૬ ૮૭.૯૯ ૫૨.૮૭ ૪૭.૦૭

રાપર ૫૬.૫૩ ૫૫.૦૮ ૫૧.૩૫ ૬૦.૫૬

તપર ૫૦.૪૭ ૭૯.૯૯ ૪૦.૬૮ ૩૯.૯૩

માળ યા ૫૮.૯૭ ૮૬.૬૭ ૬૪.૨૭ ૫૯.૫૯

રસગંપર ૫૫.૮૩ ૬૮.૬૧ ૫૦.૭૧ ૭૦.૫૯

ો ટ સાઈટ ૫૪.૮૫ ૭૦.૭૨ ૩૯.૨૪ ૪૧.૩૮

વીકાય મયાદા ૬૦μg/m3 ૧૦૦ μg/m3 ૮૦ μg/m3 ૮૦ μg/m3

ન ધ: CO: Not Detected; VOC: Not Detected

આસપાસની હવાના પિરણામ પરથી તારણ કાઢી શકાય કે હવાની ગણુવતા નેશનલ એ બીયટં

એરક્વોલીટીના ધારાધોરણ મજુબ છે.

હવાના પ્રદૂષણનો ુ ય ોત હાલની ચીમની માથંી નીકળતા ૂ ગેસ ઉ સ ન ક ટ મ

બોઈલર અને થિમક ડુ હ ટર, અને તાિવત ચીમની માથંી નીકળતા ૂગેસ ઉ સ ન ક

ટ મ બોઈલર સાથે લગાવેલ હશે, D.G.Set અને લેમીનેટડ શી સના ાયરમાથંી િનકળતો

મુાડો છે.

લ નાઇટ/ કટસ બળતણ તર ક વાપરવામા ં આવશે એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ બાદ

બળતણ ની ુલ જ રયાત ૯.૪૬ મે.ટન/િદવસ રહશેે. સભંિવત બહાર િનકળતા પ્રદૂષકો PM,

SO2 & NO2 હશે ના વાતાવરણમા ંયોગ્ય ફેલાવ માટે ચીમની ની પયાર્ ત ઉંચાઈ રાખવામા ં

આવશે હવા પ્રદૂષણ િનયતં્રક તરીકે સાયક્લોન સેપરેટર અને બેગ-િફ ટર લગાવવામા ંઆવશે.

યારે D.G. SET કે પાવર કટ વખતે વપરાશે તેમા ંબળતણ તરીકે ડીઝલ વાપરવામા ં

આવશે અને લ ૂગેસ ઉ સ ન પણ િનયત ધારાધોરણો મજુબ રહશેે તેથી D.G.Set માટે હવા

પ્રદૂષણ િનયતં્રક જ રી નથી. મીથેનોલની રીકવરી માટે લેમીનેટેડ શી સના ડ્રાયરની િચમની

સાથે ક ડે સર િસ ટમ લગાવવામા ંઆવશે.






૩. જળ પયાવરણ (Water Environment):-

ભગૂભર્ જળ તેમજ જમીન પરના પાણીના નમનૂાઓના ગણુવ ા પરીક્ષણ પરથી તારણ કાઢી

શકાય કે અ યાિસત િવ તાર નુ ંભગૂભર્ જળ તેમજ જમીન પરનુ ંપાણી કૃિષ પ્રવિૃ સિહત

થાિનક પ્રવિૃ માટે યોગ્ય છે.આ િવ તારના ભગૂભર્ જળની ગણુવ ા પીવાના પાણીના કેટલાક

પિરમાણો વા કે ક્લોરાઇડ, કેિ શયમ, મેગ્નેશીયમ અને બેક્ટેરીયા ને બાદ કરતા પીવાલાયક

પાણીની ગણુવ ાના ધારાધોરણો (આઇ.એસ. ૧૦૫૦૦) પ્રમાણે જોવા મળેલ છે.તેમજ આ

િવ તારના જમીન પરના પાણીની ગણુવ ા પીવાના પાણીના કેટલાક પિરમાણો વા કે

ખારાશ, ડહોળાશ, ક્લોરાઇડ, ટોટલ હાડર્નેસ, મેગ્નેશીયમ અને બેક્ટેરીયા ને બાદ કરતા

પીવાલાયક પાણીની ગણુવ ાના ધારાધોરણો (આઇ.એસ. ૧૦૫૦૦) પ્રમાણે જોવા મળેલ છે.

પાણીની જ ર યાત:-

એકમના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી પાણીનો કુલ વપરાશ ૪૨.૩ િકલોલીટર/િદવસ રહશેે

માથંી ઘરગ થ ુવપરાશ માટે ૭.૭ િકલોલીટર/ િદવસ ટલુ ંપાણી વપરાશે યારે ઓ ોિગક

વપરાશ માટે ૨૬.૬ િકલોલીટર/ િદવસ ટલુ ંપાણી તેમજ ગ્રીન બે ટ ડેવલોપમે ટ માટે ૮

િકલોલીટર/ િદવસ ટલુ ંપાણી વપરાશે. પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પરીયોજના માટે જ રી પાણી

નમર્દાના પાણીની પાઈપલાઈન ારા મેળવવામા ંઆવશે.

ગદંાપાણીનો ઉદભવ અને ગદંાપાણીનો િનકાલ:-

પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી ૬ િકલોલીટર/િદવસ ટલુ ં ઘરગ થ ુ ગદું પાણી ઉદભવશે. આ

ઘરગ થ ુગદંા પાણીને સએુજ ટ્રીટમે ટ લા ટ ારા શુ ધ કરવામા ંઆવશે અને શુ ધ કરેલ

પાણીનો ઉપયોગ ગ્રીનબે ટમા કરવામા ંઆવશે.

પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી કુલ ૬.૧ િકલોલીટર/િદવસ ટલુ ંઓ ોિગક ગદું પાણી બોઈલર

લોડાઉન, કુલીંગ ટાવર પ , આર.ઓ. રી કટ, ઉ પાદન પ્રિકયા અને વોશીંગ વી પ્રિકયાઓ

માથંી િનકળશે. રેઝીન ઉ પાદન પ્રિકયા અને વોશીંગનુ ં૩ િકલોલીટર/િદવસ ટલુ ંઓ ોિગક

ગદું પાણી િનકળશે તેન ુ ં પ્રાથિમક શિુ કરણ કેમીકલ ઓકસીડેશન ારા કરવામા ં આવશે.

કેમીક્લ ટ્રીટમે ટ આ યા બાદ આ ગદંા પાણીને નચ િફ ટર/િફ ટર પે્રસમા ં કેમીક્લ લજ






અલગ કરવા માટે અને યારબાદ ટ્રીટમે ટ આપેલ ઉ પાદન પ્રિક્રયા અને વોશીંગ ના પાણીને

કુલીંગ ટાવર લો ડાઉન અને બોઈલર લો ડાઉન ના પાણી (૩.૧ િકલોલીટર/િદવસ) સાથે

િમક્સ કરવામા આવશે. અંતમા ંઆ ગદંા પાણીને ઈવોપરેટરમા ંબા પીભવન કરવામા ંઆવશે

અને કં ડે સેટ પાણી નો પનુ:વપરાશ ઓ ોિગક કામમા કરવામા ંઆવશે થી આ પ્રિકયામાથંી

કોઈ ગદું પાણી ઉદભવશે નિહં અને એકમ ઝીરો ડી ચા રહશેે.

૪. જમીન પયાવરણ

કામગીરી તબક્કા દર યાન હવા, પાણી, ઘનકચરાના પ્રદૂષણથી જમીન પર સીધી અથવા

આડકતરી અસરો થાય છે.

હવાના પ્રદૂષણને રોકવા માટે જ રી બધા જ પગલા લેવામા ંઆવશે થી જમીન પર કોઈ જ

આડઅસર થશે નિહ.ં હવાના પ્રદૂષણથી જમીન પર સીધી અથવા આડકતરી અસરો થાય છે

મા ં લા ટના કામગીરી તબક્કા દર યાન જમીન ની સપાટી પર હવાના િવિવધ પ્રદૂષકોની

માત્રા (Ground Level Concentration) ના પરીણામો પરથી કહી શકાય કે જમીન પર કોઈ

ન ધનીય આડઅસર થશે નિહં.

અતે્ર ન ધનીય છે કે ગદું પાણી જમીન પર છોડવામા ંઆવતુ ંનથી થી જમીન પર કોઈ

આડઅસર થશે નિહ.ં

ઘન કચરાને સભંાળવા, સગં્રહ કરવા અને તેના િનકાલ માટેના દરેક િનયતં્રીત પગલાઓ

લેવામા ંઆવશે થી ઘન કચરાને કારણે જમીન પર કોઈ આડઅસર થશે નિહં.

૫. વિન પયાવરણ :-

અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રમા ંપ્રવતર્માન વિનનુ ંમાપદંડ કાઢવા માટે ૮ અલગ- અલગ થળે ઘ ઘાટની

ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી. ના પરીણામો નીચે પ્રમાણે છે.






ક્રમાકં થળ

ઘ ઘાટનુ ં તર (Leq) in dBA

(િદવસ દર યાન)

ઘ ઘાટનુ ં તર(Leq) in dBA

(રાત્રી દર યાન)

માપન વીકાયર્ મયાર્દા માપન વીકાયર્ મયાર્દા

૧ પ્રો ક્ટ સાઈટ ૪૯.૭ ૭૫ ૪૩.૬ ૭૦

૨ વાધરવા ૫૦.૧ ૫૫ ૪૪.૩ ૪૫

૩ સોખડા ૫૧.૩ ૫૫ ૪૨.૨ ૪૫

૪ બહાદુરગઢ ૪૫.૦ ૫૫ ૪૧.૩ ૪૫

૫ રાપર ૪૧.૮ ૫૫ ૪૨.૬ ૪૫

૬ માળીયા ૫૮.૭ ૫૫ ૪૮.૮ ૪૫

૭ તપર ૪૩.૫ ૫૫ ૪૧.૬ ૪૫

૮ રસગંપર ૪૫.૩ ૫૫ ૪૨.૦ ૪૫

ઘ ઘાટની ચકાસણીના પિરણામ પરથી તારણ કાઢી શકાય કે ઘ ઘાટન ુ તર માિળયા િસવાયના

અ ય થળો પર િનયત ધારાધોરણ મજુબ છે. માિળયા િવ તારમા હાઇવે પર વાહનો ના સતત

પિરવહનના કારણે ઘ ઘાટન ુ તર િનયત ધારાધોરણ કરતા વધ ુજોવા મળેલ છે.

૬. સામા ક-આિથક પયાવરણ:-

સામાજીક અથર્ ય થાનો અ યાસ એ પયાર્વરણ ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ માટેની ખબૂ જ

મહ વની િવગત છે. આ કારણસર અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રમા ંસામાજીક અથર્ ય થાની માિહતી વી કે

વ તીનુ ંપ્રમાણ, કામગીરીનો પ્રકાર વગેરે જી લા વ તીગણતરી પિુ તકામાથંી મેળવેલ છે.

પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પરીયોજનાને કારણે કુલ ૭૦ ટલા કુશળ અને અધર્કુશળ કારીગરોને

સીધી રીતે રોજગારી પ્રા ત થશે. પ્ર તાિવત પરીયોજનાને કારણે આડકતરી રીતે વી કે

વાહન વહાર, દુકાનોમા ંવગેરેમા ંરોજગારીની તકો ઉભી થશે.

આ લા ટની કામગીરી માટે જ ર લાગે યા ં થાિનક લોકોની તેમની કુશળતાના આધારે

પસદંગી કરવામા ં આવશે. આજુબાજુના િવ તારમા ં ધધંાની ઉ વળ તકોને કારણે યાનંા






થાિનક લોકોની આિથર્ક પિરિ થતી સધુરશે અને તેથી એકમને કારણે હકારા મક અસર થશે.

આજુબાજુના િવ તારમા ંસાક્ષરતા, આરોગ્ય અને રહણેીકરણીમા ંસધુારો થશે.

૭. વ પ ર થતી અને વ િવિવધતા શા :-

અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રનો િવ તાર મખુ્ય વે ખેતીલાયક જમીન ધરાવે છે. આ િવ તારમા ંવન પિત

અને પ્રાણી-પક્ષીઓની િવિવધતા બહુ ઓછી જોવા મળેલ છે.

અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રમા ં થાિનક વન પિતની પ્રજાિતઓ વી કે બાવળ, લીમડો, અરડૂસો,

ગલુમહોર, કરંજ, ખીજડો અને કેસડુો જોવા મળેલ છે. બાજરી, એરંડા, ચોખા, ઘઉં અને જુવાર

અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રના મખુ્ય ખેતીલાયક પાકો છે.

અ યાિસત કે્ષત્રમા ં સામા ય રીતે દેખાતા પક્ષીઓમા ંચકલી, કબતૂર, હોલો, કોયલ, કાબર,

પોપટ, કાગડો, મોર, બગલો, કાકંણસાર, કલકલીયો જોવા મળે છે. અ યાિસત િવ તારમા ં

પાલત ુ ંપ્રાણીઓ ઉપરાતં જગંલી સ તન પ્રાણીઓ જોવા મળેલ હતા ંતેમા ંિનલગાય, િશયાળ,

નોળીયો, સસલા અને જગંલી સવુરનો સમાવેશ થાય છે.

૮. સોલીડ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ :-

મખુ્ય હઝેાડર્સ વે ટમા ંઈટીપી કચરો + ઈવેપોરેશન રેસીડ ,ુ વપરાયેલુ ંઓઈલ અને નકામી

થેલીઓ અને ડ્રમનો સમાવેશ થાય છે.

ઈટીપી કચરાનો + ઈવેપોરેશન રેસીડ ુનો મજુંર થયેલ TSDF Site મા ંિનકાલ કરવામા ંઆવે

છે. વપરાયેલુ ં ઓઈલ યબુ્રીકે ટ તરીકે પનુઃ વપરવામા ં આવે છે અથવા રીસાઈકલરને

વેચાવામા ંઆવે છે. નકામી થેલીઓ અને ડ્રમ મજૂંર થયેલ વે ડર ને વેચવામા ંઆવે છે.

એકમના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી સોિલડ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ માટે આ જ ધિત થી પાલન

કરશે.

એકમ વારા હઝેાડર્સ વે ટના સગં્રહ માટે અલગ જગ્યા ફાળવવામા ંઆવેલ છે આથી એકમ

ારા અપાયેલી હઝેાડર્સ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ પ ધિત પરૂતી હશે અને હઝાડર્સ વે ટ ના લીધે

પયાર્વરણ પર કોઈ આડઅસર થશે નહી.






૯. પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના:-

પયાર્વરણ પર થતી આડઅસરોને રોકવા/નાથવા માટે પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના

બનાવવામા ંઆવેલ છે. આ પયાર્વરણીય ય થાપન યોજનાના અસરકારક અમલીકરણ માટે

પયાર્વરણીય ય થાપન એકમની રચના કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે.

આ પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનામા ંપયાર્વરણને યથાવત જાળવવા માટે અને પ્રદૂષકોને

િનયતં્રીત માત્રામા ંરાખવા માટે જ રી અને યોગ્ય પગલાઓં વાકે ગ્રીન બે ટ ડેવલપ કરવો

અને તેન ુ ંજતન કરવુ,ં કામદારોની યોગ્ય સલામતી, પયાર્વરણીય ઘટકોની ચકસણી યોજનાનો

અમલ કરવો, વરસાદના પાણીનો સગં્રહ કરવો, આગ ન લાગે તેવા તકેદારીના પગલા લેવા

અને આગ નાથવાના સાધનો રાખવા વગેરેનો સમાવેશ કરવામા ંઆવે છે. અને આ જ રીતે

એકમના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી પણ પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનાનો અમલ કરવામા

આવશે.

૧૦. પયાવરણીય ચકાસણી યોજના:-

પયાર્વરણીય પિરબળોની ચકાસણી િવિવધ થળોએ પયાર્વરણીય અસરો તથા તેના ફેરફારો

ઓળખવા માટે મદદ પ થશે.

આ હતેથુી પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનાના પાલન માટે આસપાસની હવાની ગણુવ ાની

ચકાસણી, ચીમનીમાથંી િનકળતા પ્રદૂષકો તથા પાણીના પયાર્વરણની ચકાસણી તેમજ વિન

માપદંડની ચકાસણી કાયદામા ંજણા યા મજુબ કરવામા ંઆવશે અને આ જ રીતે એકમના

પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ પછી પણ પયાર્વરણીય ચકાસણી યોજનાનો અમલ કરવામા આવશે.

૧૧. જોખમની આકારણી:-

જોખમ આકારણીનો અ યાસ જોખમી રસાયણો માટે કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે. બધા જ જોખમી

રસાયણોનો સગં્રહણ અને િનયતં્રણ MSDS ની માગર્દિશર્કા હઠેળ કરવામા ંઆવશે. યિક્તગત

રક્ષા મક સાધનો કારીગરો ને આપવામા ંઆવશે અને આ જ રીતે એકમના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણ

પછી અમલ કરવામા આવશે.






૧૨. ીન બે ટ ડવલપમે ટ :-

આશરે કુલ ૪,૮૧૦ ચો.મી. ટલો ગ્રીન બે ટ િવ તાર પ્રો ક્ટ સાઈટની અંદર ડેવલોપ

કરવામા ંઆવશે કે વિન પ્રદૂષણ તથા હવા પ્રદૂષણ નાથવા, જમીનનુ ંપ્રદૂષણ/ધોવાણ

અ ટકાવવા વા કે્ષત્રોમા ંમદદ પ થશે. કુલ પ્રો ક્ટ િવ તારના ૩૩% ટલો િવ તાર ગ્રીનબે ટ

તરીકે િવકસાવવામા ંઆવશે.

૧૩. ો ટ થી થતા લાભો:-

એકમના પ્ર તાિવત િવ તરણથી પ્રો ક્ટ આસપાસના િવ તારના સમદુાયના અથવા માળખાકીય િવકાસ, સામાજીક િવકાસ, રોજગાર અને અ ય ફાયદાઓની દ્રિ ટએ લાભદાયી બનશે.

સિૂચત પ્રો ક્ટ કુશળ, અધર્કુશળ અને િબનકુશળ કારીગરોને બાધંકામ તબક્કા અને કામગીરી તબક્કા દરિમયાન રોજગારી આપવાની ક્ષમતા ધરાવે છે. કુલ ૭૦ ટલા યિક્તઓને (૬૦ યિક્તઓ (હયાત) અને ૧૦ યિક્તઓ (સિૂચત)) પ્રો ક્ટ ારા રોજગાર મળી શકે છે. આ

પ્રો કટ કુલ નફાના ૨.૫% ટલો ખચર્ સામાજીક તેમજ આિથર્ક િવકાસ માટે કરે છે અને તેને

ભિવ યમા પણ ચાલ ુરાખશે.

૧૪. ઉપસહંાર :-

આ પયાર્વરણ અસર પ ૃ થકરણ અ યાસ પરથી કહી શકાય કે... હવાની ગણુવ ા પર નજીવી અસર થાય છે. જો કે હવા પ્રદૂષણ િનયતં્રણ માટેના

તમામ પગલા લેવામા ંઆવશે.

કોઈ ઈકોલોજીકલ નકુશાન થશે નિહ. જળ પયાર્વરણ પર કોઈ પ્રિતકૂળ અસર થશે નિહ. થાિનક રોજગારીની તકો વધશે.

િવિવધ પયાર્વરણીય પિરમાણો વા કે જગંલ, રા ટ્રીય બગીચા, અ યાર ય અને

ધામીર્કતથા ઐિતહાિસક થળો પર કોઈ અસર થશે નિહ.






પયાર્વરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના બધા પ્રદૂષણ પિરમાણોને િનયિંત્રત કરવા માટે ઘડવામા ં આવી છે. અને આ પિરણામો સબંિધત સ ાિધકારો ારા થપાયેલ

ધારાધોરણ કરતા વધી ના જાય એ માટે પયાર્વરણ ય થાપન એકમ ારા સિુનિ ત કરવામા ંઆવે છે.

પયાર્વરણ ય થાપન એકમ સિૂચત િવ તરણ પ્રો કટની શ આત પછી પ્રદૂષણ

િનયતં્રણના ંપગલાની દેખરેખ રાખશે. આથી અનમુાન કરી શકાય કે બાધંકામ અને કામગીરી તબક્કા દરિમયાન મકૂવામા ંઆવેલ

પયાર્વરણીય ય થાપન યોજના અને શમનના પગલાનંા હકારા મક અમલીકરણથી પયાર્વરણ

પર થતી અસરોને ઘટાડી શકાશે.




Chapter-1 Introduction 1.1

CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble

M/s. REBECCA LAMINATES is proposing to expand their unit’s manufacturing capacity of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & also in addition to this they want to manufacture a new product Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.-8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642. Details of products are as given below:

Table: 1.1 Product Details

Sr. No. Name of Product Quantity (MT/Month)

Existing Proposed Total after Expansion

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 87.5 412.5 500 2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 37.5 462.5 500 3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin 00 500 500

Note: Above said Resin products will be used in captive consumption for manufacturing of laminated sheets (2,50,000 sheets/month) as well as for sale purpose.

M/s. Rebecca Laminates has a total land area of 14,569 m2. Out of the stated land area approximately 4,810 m2 is green belt area (approx. 33 % of the total land area). The construction work of the existing plant has been completed and the existing plant is in operation since September 2015 as project proponent have already obtained Environmental Clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Gujarat on 21st August 2015 vide letter no. SEIAA/GUJ/EC/5(f)/3075/2015 (attached as Annexure – 5).

The total cost of the said project is Rs. 7 Crores after proposed expansion. Total budget allocation towards Environmental Management Facilities will be approx. Rs. 46 Lakhs after total proposed expansion.

Table: 1.2 Project Costs

Title Existing Proposed Total After Expansion

Project Cost 6.19 Crores 0.81 Crores 7 Crores





1.2 Purpose of the EIA Report

The products like Melamine Formaldehyde Resin; Phenol Formaldehyde Resin are proposed for expansion while Urea Formaldehyde Resin is a newly proposed product (all being synthetic organic chemicals) falls under Category 5(f) as stated in Environment Impact Assessment Notification Published on 14th September, 2006. Further, the location of proposed expansion project is outside the notified industrial estate and it does not fall in Small Scale Industrial Unit criteria as per the Notification dated 25th June 2014. Hence, project proponent has to obtain the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi.

As per the requirements of the notification, an application was submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forest on 18th February, 2017 for the proposed expansion project along with Form-1, Pre-Feasibility Report and draft Terms of Reference (TOR). After this TOR presentation was attended on 29th March, 2017at MoEF&CC for screening & scoping of the proposed expansion project. MoEF&CC has issued the TOR wide letter No. J-11011/108/2017-IA II (I) dated 10th July, 2017. Based on the TOR letter issued by MoEF&CC, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared covering all aspects of the TOR.

The purpose of the preparation of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report is not only to obtain Environment Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, New Delhi, but also to understand the likely impacts and to take Environment Protection/Management measures during and after commissioning/Expansion of the project. The details of the Promoters and their Background are given as below.

Table: 1.3 Partners List

Sr. No. Name of the Partner Background 1. Gopalbhai Mohanbhai Charola B.Com with 38 years of business exp. 2. Kanjibhai Parbatbhai Patel 12th pass with 25 years of business exp. 3. Shaileshbhai Thakarshibhai Bavarva 8th pass with 15 years of business exp. 4. Aravindbhai Jadavjibhai Charola 9th pass with 20 years of business exp. 5. Jignesh Keshavjibhai Bavarva 12th pass with 10 years of business exp. 6. Jethalal Valjibhai Vadsola D.S.A.C 7. Bharatbhai Jethabhai Vadsola 12th pass with 30 years of business exp. 8. Manishaben Pareshbhai Vadsola B.A 9. Mavjibhai Popatbhai Rambhiya 8th pass with 30 years of business exp.





1.3 Need of the Project and Its Importance to the Country

Resins are used predominantly in the wood based product manufacturing industry as adhesives. Growth of the resin market is strongly correlated to construction/remodeling activity (which accounts for over 50% of consumption), and to a lesser degree, to the automotive industry.

The products like these Resins (Melamine Formaldehyde, Urea Formaldehyde and Phenol Formaldehyde Resins) are mainly used to manufacture Laminated Sheets. These sheets have good market demand to develop the home and office for furniture. To meet the current and future market demand, the project proponent intends to expand the existing unit.

The Indian plywood and laminates industry manufactures various engineered woods like plywood, laminates, MDF and veneers. Plywood is the most demanded product of this industry followed by laminates.

The market for plywood and laminates is mainly driven by increasing demand from housing market. The demand has increased due to growing significance of new construction industry. Plywood and laminates have become an indispensable part of big and evolving markets like real-estate market, furniture market, modular kitchen market as well as the flooring market. The increased demand in these markets triggers the demand in the plywood and laminates market. Apart from this, increasing urban population, rising per capita income and a gradual shift towards non-food industry are other key factors driving the growth of plywood and laminates industry in India. Further, the implementation of Goods and services Tax (GST) has provided an impetus to plywood and laminate industry.

Analysts say that with the government's continued focus on infrastructure and low-cost housing, demand for plywood and laminates is likely to remain strong. According to them, the demand scenario will remain strong going forward in medium-to-long term likely to be led by strong growth in the real estate industry, Indian furniture market, growing middle class segment and increase in per capita income and increasing urbanization.

India has now more than 200 laminate producing establishments that includes every kind of laminates. The top brands with strong market foundation have expanded their capacities during last 3 to 4 years, sighting rise in domestic and international demand. The massive surge in Laminates manufacturing capacity has also happened in the country and 18 percent tax slab has boosted the morale of industry as well as stockiest across the country and regions.





1.4 Location of the Project and Siting Criteria

The proposed expansion project is to be located at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642. It is situated at Latitude: 23° 1'59.74"N and Longitude: 70°48'43.16"E.

Nearest major city is Morbi which is about 21 km far from the project site in South direction. National Highway 8A is approx. 0.02 km away from the project site in West direction.

Figure: 1.1 Location of the Project

Photographs of the Project Site

Date: 2-1-2017, Location: Project Site

Date: 2-1-2017, Location: Project Site



Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist.: Morbi, Gujarat.


Chapter-1: Introduction 1.5

Table: 1.4 Co-ordinates of the Project Site

The proposed-expansion project site is already constructed which was selected in the past, due to its proximity to availability of raw materials, consumer centers and infrastructure facilities like power, water, communication etc. The sitting criteria considered as per the guidelines are given in the following table.

While siting industries, care has been taken to minimize the adverse impact of the industries on immediate neighborhood as well as distant places. Some of the natural life sustaining systems and some specific land uses are sensitive to industrial impacts because of the natural and extent of fragility. With a view to protect such sites, the industries may maintain the following distances, as far as possible, from the specific area listed below, also there is general sitting factor including as follow.

Table: 1.5 General Siting Criteria

Details Requirement Compliance Forest No forest land shall be converted into

non-forest activity for the sustenance of the industry.

No forest land is involved in the proposed expansion project site.

Agricultural land

No prime agricultural land shall be converted into industrial site.

NA permission has been obtained for this project. The site is already constructed & in operation. Copy of NA permission is attached as Annexure - 2.

Layout Enough space should be provided for storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, Utilities, Raw material storage, Fly ash, other storage like solid wastes so that these could be available for possible reuse.

As the plant is working since year 2015, it is already constructed & actively in operation. The total acquired land is 14,569 m2. Adequate space is provided according to the requirement. This can be verified from the

Point Latitude Longitude A 23° 2'1.10"N 70°48'37.90"E B 23° 1'58.42"N 70°48'38.39"E C 23° 1'59.07"N 70°48'48.69"E D 23° 2'1.14"N 70°48'48.51"E E 23° 2'0.70"N 70°48'43.17"E F 23° 2'0.66"N 70°48'40.98"E






Details Requirement Compliance Plant Lay-out given in the Chapter-2.

Major settlements (3,00,000 population):

At the time of siting of the industry, if the notified limit of any major settlement is found to be within 50 km from the project boundary, the spatial direction of growth of the settlement for at least a decade must be assessed.

No major settlement (3,00,000 population) is found within 50 km from the project boundary.

Ecologically and/or otherwise Sensitive areas

Preferably 5 km depending on the geo-climatic conditions the requisite distance may be decided appropriately by the Environmental agency.

No ecologically sensitive area falls within 5 km radius distance. However, Wild Ass Sanctuary (Ghudkhar Abhyaran) is approx. 10.8 km away in North direction from project site.

Transport/ Communication system

Preferably ½ km away from highway and railway line.

Nearest National Highway 8A is approx. 0.02 km away in West direction. Nearest railway station is at Malia railway station which is 9.5 km NW direction from the project site. Nearest railway line is at 5 km in North direction from the Malia railway station to Devlia railway station

Coastal areas Preferably ½ km away from high tide line (HTL)

None within 10 km radius of the project site.

Flood plain of the river line system

Preferably ½ km away from flood plain or modified flood plain affected by dam in upstream or flood control system.

Machhu River is approx. 4.8 km from the project site in WNW direction.

1.5 Scope of EIA Study

The EIA study includes determination of baseline conditions, assessment of the Impacts on the environment due to the construction and operation of the project and making recommendations on the preventive measures to be taken, to minimize the






impact on the environment to acceptable levels. A suitable post-study monitoring program will be outlined. Environment Management Plan will be given based on the emissions and feasibility report. As per the guidelines, the generic structure of EIA is considered as mentioned in EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006. The scope of study based on MoEF&CC/CPCB guidelines is tabulated below:

Table: 1.6 Scope of Study

Environmental Aspects

No. of Locations

Observations

Meteorology 1 One season site specific meteorological status of the study was carried out for prediction of ground level concentration in All the direction (Up Wind, Down Wind & Cross Wind).

Ambient Air Quality

8 The prevailing ambient air quality status was established through a network of stations monitored during the period of March - 2017 to May - 2017. The ambient air quality monitoring as per the parameters prescribed in TOR was carried out within the study area of 10 km. Prediction of impacts on air quality due to proposed operations were carried out through application of air quality models.

Water 16 The water quality data with respect to physico-chemical, biological parameters and heavy metals were analyzed to established baseline water quality of study area of 10 km. The wastewater generation, its characterization and management were carried out which was used in assessing the impact of the project on water environment.

Noise 8 Noise level measurements were carried out around the project site, data were also analyzed for establishing baseline status of noise and it was used in assessing the impact of the project on noise & vibration environment.

Soil 8 Soil samples were collected and have been analyzed to understand nutrient status as well as assessing the impact of the project on soil environment.

Ecology --

Flora and fauna species was listed based on the available secondary information. Study of flora and fauna was carried out within 10 km radius around the proposed project.

Geology & Geo-hydrology

-- Geological and geo-hydrological investigation work has been carried out in and around the study area to know






Environmental Aspects

No. of Locations

Observations

the status of the study area. Risk and Hazard

Analysis -- Risk Assessment study has been carried out to evaluate

risk, assess its impact associated to the proposed project activity and plan the appropriate action to control risk by the most economical means.

Socio-economic data

-- Existing baseline status of the socio-economic profile of the study area with reference to demographic structure, provision of basic amenities, health status incorporating economic pattern in the nearby rural areas (10 km radius) were undertaken, it was used in assessing the impact of the project on socio-economic environment.

1.6 Regulatory Frame Work

The proposed project for expansion will abide and function under the purview of the following Rules, Acts & Regulations which are formulated by the government to protect environment and maintain good environmental conditions.

Table: 1.7 Regulatory Frame Work Sr. No.

Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year)

Concern Authority or Bodies

Applicability

1 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC Air emission from stack attached to Boiler, TFH & D.G. set Process Gas Emission from Laminated Sheet Dryer

2 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC Wastewater generation from industrial activities as well as from domestic activities.

3 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC Wastewater generation from industrial activities as well as from domestic activities.

4 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 & Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1986 and their subsequent amendments

Ministry of Environment and Forests, & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC.

Production of Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Resins)






Sr. No.



Applicability

5 Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016

MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, DGFT, Port Authority and Customs Authority

Generation of Solid & Hazardous Wastes from industrial activities.

6 Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 amended 2000

MoEF&CC, Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, Chief Inspector of Factories, Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, Chief Inspector of Mines, AERB, Chief Controller of Explosives, District Collector or District Emergency Authority, CEES under DRDO

Storage of hazardous chemicals within the plant premises.

7 Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, Chief Inspector of Factories, Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, Chief Inspector of Mines, AERB, Chief Controller of Explosives, District Collector or District Emergency Authority, CEES under DRDO.

Storage of hazardous chemicals within the plant premises.

8 EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments

MoEF&CC, SPCB/UTPCC Production of Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Resins)

9 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 amended 1992 & Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 and its subsequent amendments

MoEF&CC, District Collector

Industrial units manufacturing chemical products and requirement of 70 workers

10 The Factories Act, 1948 Ministry of Labour, DGFASLI and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health/Factories Inspectorate

Industrial units manufacturing chemical products and requirement of 70 workers






Sr. No.



Applicability

11 The Explosive Act ,1884 Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Explosives)

Storage of Methanol (to be used for viscosity adjustment of resins)

12 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and its amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC Noise may be generated due to industrial activities.

M/s. T. R. Associates (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant) was appointed by M/s. Rebecca Laminates to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment study for their proposed-expansion project of manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Urea Formaldehyde Resin.

Environmental Impact Assessment M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, NH-8A,



Chapter-2 Project Description 2.1

CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Introduction

M/s. Rebecca Laminates is proposing to increase the manufacturing capacity of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin as well as addition of new Resin product i.e. Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642. Manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde, Phenol Formaldehyde & Urea Formaldehyde Resins are covered under Category 5(f) ‘A’ as per the EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.

2.2 Project Location

The proposed project site is located at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642. Co-ordinates of the proposed project site are:

Latitude: 23°1'59.74"N and Longitude: 70°48'43.16"E.

The index map is given in Figure 2.1. Google map showing surrounding area in 1 km radius, 5 km radius and 10 km radius from the project site are given as Figure 2.2. Topo sheet showing surrounding area in 10 km radius from project site is given as Figure 2.4.





Figure: 2.1 Index Map

India Map Gujarat State Map

Google image showing project site Morbi District Map

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2.3 Justification of Site Selection

The unit is located at Bahadurgadh Village in Morbi Taluka and site selection was guided by many factors like infrastructure, availability of land, water sources, fuel, transportation, power availability etc. Specific site selection criteria for the existing project are given below;

The project site is highly developed with all basic infrastructure facilities such as proximity to man power, electricity, water supply, transportation, telecommunication systems etc.

Proposed-Expansion project site is approximately 0.02 km away from national highway no. 8A which is well connected to other state highways as well as national highway. Transport facilities for all over India are sound at project site.

The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of population will take place.

There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) & Eco-sensitive area notified under the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 exists within 10 km radius areas from the project site.

The requisite skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour from local area would be easily available.

Salient features in the surroundings area of the existing site as well as infrastructure availability with approximate aerial distance and direction are as given below:

Table: 2.1 Salient Features of the Proposed Expansion Project Site Sr. No. Important Features Description

1 Location Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat - 363642

2 GPS Coordinates Latitude: 23° 1'59.74"N Longitude: 70°48'43.16"E

3 Temperature Range 15˚C to 43˚C 4 Mean Sea Level 14 m 5 Annual Rain Fall 500 mm to 600 mm

6 Ground Water Depth Dug well : 15-30 m Tube wells :100-200 m

7 Soil Type Major soil types: The soils are sandy, loamy sand, clayey and silty type

8 Nearest Railway Station Aerial distance of Malia Railway Station – 9.50 km in NW direction




Sr. No. Important Features Description Nearest railway line is at 5 km N direction from the Malia railway station to Devlia railway station

9 Nearest Airport Aerial distance of Rajkot Airport – 79.30 km in South direction

10 Nearest City Morbi – 21 km in West direction

11 Nearest Village Aerial distance of Bahadurgadh - 1 km in SSW direction

12 Nearest National Highway NH 8A – 0.02 km in West direction

13 Nearest River/Water body

Aerial distance of Macchu River – 4.8 km in WNW direction Aerial distance of Narmada Canal – 5.20 km in NNE direction

14 Nearest Notified National Parks / Sanctuary/ Eco Sensitive Zone

None within 10 km radius. Wild Ass Sanctuary is – 10.8 km radial distance from the project site in North direction.

15 Nearest Reserved Forest None within 10 km radius.

2.4 Details of Project Land & Plant Lay-Out

Existing project land has already been constructed & actively in operation since September 2015. Land possession document and non-agricultural (NA) land certificate is enclosed as Annexure-2. Total available land area of premises is 14,569 m2, out of which 4,810 m2 (33 %) area will be developed for greenbelt. It may be noted that no additional land will be required for proposed expansion project. Stated expansion will be carried out in existing plant premises. Detailed break-up of land area is given in Table 2.2 and Plant Lay-out is shown in Figure 2.5.

Table: 2.2 Area Break-Up of Project Site

Sr. No. Particular Area (m2) % of Total Land 1 Built-up area 6,269 43 2 Greenbelt area 4,810 33 3 Open area 3,490 24

Total 14,569 100

Table: 2.3 Industries Nearby within 10 Km

Sr. No. Name of Industry Type Of Industry 1 Mexton Minerals Minerals 2 Abhay Laminate LLP Laminate 3 Latin Paper Industry LLP Paper 4 Fasten laminate Laminate




Sr. No. Name of Industry Type Of Industry 5 Shukan Micro Mineral LLP Minerals 6 Snow ston microns Pvt. Ltd. - 7 Orablue Chem Pvt. Ltd Chemical 8 Wilson industries Chemical

2.5 Capital Cost of the Proposed Expansion Project

The break-up of the total capital cost is given in Table 2.4.

Table: 2.4 Break-Up of Capital Cost for Proposed Project

Sr. No.

Particular Cost (INR in Lakhs)

Existing Proposed Total after Expansion 1 Land & site development 150 0 150 2 Building 200 0 200 3 Plant & Machineries 200 45 245 4 Environment Protection

Measures 15.25 26 41.25

5 Miscellaneous 53.75 10 63.75 Total 619 81 700

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2.7 Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing process including chemical reaction, mass balance and process flow diagram is described here below:

2.7.1 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin

A. Manufacturing Process

The Formaldehyde (37%) is charged into reaction vessel and raises its pH up to 8.5 – 9.0 by adding NaOH solution.

Then Melamine is charged into vessel thoroughly to maintain the pH up to 8.5 – 9.0. Heat is supplied to raise temperature up to 82 °C. This 82°C is maintained along with pH of 8.5 – 9.0 for 90 minutes till the precipitation is observed.

Check the flow time in hot condition with B4 cup till it is around 14.5 sec. Then take reaction at pH 9.0 by adding NaOH solution. The mixture is cooled at 60 °C and cooling continued up to 40°C by circulating cold water.

Finally, check viscosity, tolerance, pH, turbidity etc. to obtain desired product property.

B. Chemical Reaction




C. Process Flow Diagram

D. Mass Balance

Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 500 MT/Month Batch size 2 MT

Working days per month 25 Days No. of batches per month 250 Nos.

Batch time 2 Hrs.

Sr. No Particular MT/Month Input

1 Melamine 199

2 Formaldehyde (37%) 298

3 Caustic Soda 3

Total 500 Output

1 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 500

Total 500




2.7.2 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin


Take required quantity of Phenol and Formaldehyde (37%) in the reaction vessel and start steam heating until the temperature reaches at 58 °C to 60 °C.

Increase Temperature up to 90 °C. Once the temperature reaches up to 90 °C then cut the steam supply. Reflux process will start at this point to achieve required water tolerance.

After achieving required water tolerance, start cooling it to decrease temperature up to 60 °C. Once the temperature reach at 60°C stop cooling and start heating for distillation process for required quantity of resin.

After achieving required amount of resins start cooling to obtain final product. Final product will be checked for the properties like viscosity, pH, gel time etc.

B. Chemical Reaction

Phenol + Formaldehyde Phenol Formaldehyde Resin





D. Mass Balance

Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 500 MT/Month Batch size 5 MT


Batch time 6 Hrs.


1 Phenol 215 2 Formaldehyde (37%) 265 3 Caustic Soda 20

Total 500 Output

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 475 2 Wastewater 25

Total 500




2.7.3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin


The polymerization reaction of Urea Formaldehyde Resin takes places in two stages. The first stage is an addition polymerization in which Urea & Formaldehyde (37%) undergo addition reaction, which takes place in neutral or slightly alkaline condition at pH 7.5 to 8.0 at elevated temperature 95°C to 100°C.

Methyl Urea formed in the first stage are allowed to reach further by lowering pH 4 to 6 where reaction takes place faster and leads to the formation of long chain polymer.

The reaction is allowed to proceed further up to the desired viscosity and the reaction is arrested midway by raising the pH of the resin solution to 7.5 to 8.0 and then the reaction is cooled down to the room temperature and stored in sealed container.

Check viscosity, tolerance, pH, gel time of the required batch of the resin. B. Chemical Reaction





D. Mass Balance

Urea Formaldehyde Resin 500 MT/Month Batch size 2 MT


Batch time 5 Hrs.


1 Urea 198 2 Formaldehyde (37%) 297 3 Caustic Soda 2.5 4 Acetic Acid 2.5

Total 500

Output 1 Urea Formaldehyde Resin 500

Total 500

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Table: 2.7 Details of Products Storage

Sr. No.

Description Physical

Form Mode of storage

Transportation Total Capacity of

Storage (after proposed expansion)

1 Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid

Stored in MS tank

Captive consumption & sale quantity will be transported by road,

rail & ship

16 MT

2 Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid

Stored in Plastic tank


rail & ship

4 MT

3 Urea

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid

Stored in MS tank


rail & ship

8 MT

2.9 Solvent Requirement & Recovery System

In the manufacturing of laminated sheets, Methanol is used as a solvent which helps to let down the viscosity of resins so, that resins can be applied uniformly on the surface of the sheet.

During the drying process of laminated sheets this Methanol is likely to liberate as a vapor, this methanol vapor is collected by hood attached with dryer.

Hence the exhaust of the dryer is connected to the condenser, where cool water is circulated continuously to condense the Methanol vapor, thus Methanol will be 90% recovered.

The recovered Methanol is reused in the process/sold in domestic market.

Schematic diagram of Methanol Recovery System is shown in Figure 2.6.




Figure: 2.6 Methanol Recovery Systems

2.10 Requirement of Resources

There are requirement of resources like water, power, fuel, manpower, plant & machineries, utilities etc. Details of requirement of such resources for project are described in subsequent sections under respective headings.

2.10.1 Electricity / Power

Total power requirement for the project after expansion will be about 250 KVA which will be procured from Paschim Gujarat Vij Corporation limited (PGVCL). In addition to this, unit has already installed D. G. Set of (250 KVA) as stand-by to the main source and the same is utilized only in case of non-availability of power from PGVCL.

Table: 2.8 Electricity Consumption Details

All units are in KVA of the Electricity Consumption. Source Existing Proposed Total After Expansion PGVCL 225 25 250 D. G. Set 250 0 250

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2.10.2 Manpower

Total manpower requirement after expansion will be 70 persons, skilled & unskilled, for the operation and maintenance of the project in efficient way. Out of 70 persons, 7 will be female employees. Preference is given to the local people from nearby villages based on their skills as well as our requirements. During the expansion stage of the existing project, there will be requirement of workers. However, the same will be utilized according to the requirements and type of work activities. Details of manpower are given in Table 2.9.

Table: 2.9 Manpower Requirements

No. of Employees

Existing Total After Expansion

Particulars Skilled Unskilled Skilled Unskilled Male 25 30 30 33

Female 2 3 2 5

Total 60 70

2.10.3 Water

For the proposed expansion project, water is required/used for domestic activities, greenbelt development and industrial operations. Total water requirement will be 42.3 KLD which will be fulfilled by Narmada water Pipeline with permission from GWIL (Gujarat Water Infrastructure Limited).

2.10.4 Fuel

Fuel is required for Boiler, TFH and D. G. Set (Stand-by). Lignite/ briquettes will be used in Boiler & TFH and High Speed Diesel (HSD) will be utilized for D. G. Set. Fuel is purchased from local trader. Details of fuel requirement are given in Table 2.10.

Table: 2.10 Fuel Consumption

Stack attached to Existing Proposed Total After Expansion

Boiler (Total after expansion 2 nos. X 4 TPH)

1X 4 TPH (Existing) 1 X 4 TPH (Proposed)

Coal/Lignite – 3.85 MT/Day

Lignite/Briquettes – 3.86 MT/Day

Lignite/Briquettes 7.71 MT/Day




Stack attached to Existing Proposed Total After Expansion

Thermic fluid Heater (10 Lakh Kcal/hr.)

Coal/Lignite – 0.7 MT/Day

Lignite/Briquettes – 1.05 MT/Day

Lignite/Briquettes 1.75 MT/Day

D.G. Set (250KVA) HSD – 50 litres/hr. 0 litres/hr. HSD – 50 litres/hr.

2.10.5 Plant, Machineries & Utilities

List of plant machineries required for the proposed expansion project is given in Table 2.11. The actual requirements of utilities and machineries & equipment are not limited to the list given below as some additional minor requirements can also be cited depending up on necessity noticed during installation & operations.

Table: 2.11 List of Plant Machineries & Utilities

List Of plant Machineries & Utilities Quantity in No’s

Sr. No.

Particular Size /

Capacity Existing Proposed

Total After Expansion

1 Steam Boiler 4 TPH 1 1 2

2 Thermic Fluid

Heater 10,00,000 Kcal/Hr.

1 0 1

3 D. G. Set 250 KVA 1 0 1

4

Cooling Tower 350 TR 1 0 1 150 TR 1 1 2

5 P.F. Reaction Vessel 8 MT 1 0 1

6 M. F. Reaction Vessel 2.5 MT 1 0 1

7 U. F. Reaction Vessel 8 MT 0 1 1

8 Dryer

5 Zone 1 0 1 3 Zone 1 0 1

9 Hydraulic Press 12 Delight 1 0 1

2.11 Pollution Potential and Proposed Control Measures

There are possibilities of pollution from the proposed expansion project due to domestic & industrial wastewater generation & disposal; gaseous emission from




process, flue gas emission from utilities, fugitive emission, noise and hazardous waste generation & disposal. The said probable pollutions are described below under respective heading with necessary details and mitigation measures.

2.11.1 Water Pollution

Total fresh water requirement after proposed expansion will be 42.3 KLD which would be fulfilled by Narmada Pipeline with permission of GWIL (Ground Water Infrastructure Limited). The proof of the same is attached as Annexure-3. For domestic activities 7.7 KLD, for industrial activities 26.6 KLD and for greenbelt development 8 KLD fresh water will be required.

A. Water Balance

Domestic Wastewater: Total 6 KLD domestic wastewater will be generated which will be treated in the sewage treatment plant. Treated sewage shall be reused for the purpose of gardening.

Industrial Wastewater: Total 6.1KLD industrial wastewater will be generated from project activities. Stream-wise water consumption and wastewater generation is given in Table 2.12 & Table 2.13 respectively and detailed water balance is given in Figure 2.7.

Table: 2.12 Stream-Wise Water Consumption in Existing & Proposed after Expansion

Sr. No. Description Stream Existing

(KL/day) Proposed (KL/day)

Total After Expansion (KL/day)

1 Domestic Fresh Water 2.5 5.2 7.7

2 Greenbelt Fresh water + Recycled water (14.0 + 0.0)=14.0 [(-6) + 6] *(8.0 + 6.0)=14

3 Industrial Fresh water + Recycled water (5.3 + 0.0)=5.3 (21.3 + 5.2)=26.5 #(26.6 + 5.2)=31.8

A Washing 0.5 0.2 0.7 B Process 0.1 --- 0.1 C Boiler 4.5 11.5 16 D Cooling Tower 0.2 14.8 15 E Condensate from ETP 0 5.2 5.2

Total fresh water Fresh water 5.3 21.3 26.6 Recycled water 0 5.2 5.2

Total water Consumed Fresh water 21.8 26.5-6=20.5 42.3

Note: * Indicates total water requirement is 14 kl/day. From which 8 kl/day will be fulfilled by fresh water; and 6.0 kl/day will be fulfilled by recycled water from STP.




# indicates total water requirement is 31.8 kl/day. From which 26.6 kl/day will be fulfilled by fresh water and 5.2 kl/day will be fulfilled by recycled water from ETP.

Table: 2.13 Waste Water Generation in Existing & Proposed after expansion

Sr. No. Description Existing

(KL/day) Proposed (KL/day)

Total After Expansion (KL/day)

1 Domestic 2.0 4.0 6.0 2 Greenbelt Nil Nil Nil 3 Industrial A Washing 0.5 0.2 0.7

B Process 1.3 1 2.3 C Boiler 0.4 1.2 1.6 D Cooling Tower 0 1.5 1.5

Total Industrial Waste water generated 2.2 3.9 6.1

Total Waste water generated 4.2 7.9 12.1




Figure: 2.7 Water Balance Diagram after Proposed Expansion




B. Industrial Wastewater Treatment And Disposal

Details of Existing Effluent Treatment Plant

Domestic effluent will be discharged into the Septic tank/Soak pit system. Industrial wastewater will be collected in a primary effluent collection tank. The

pH which generally is 7 will be checked. Subsequently the stated effluent will be transferred to a secondary tank having a holding time of at least 12 hours. During the stated holding time, effluent is reacted with KMnO4 to destroy the Phenolics. The supernatant will be taken to the evaporation tank (i.e. steam vessel) where the said supernatant will be evaporated with the help of heat.

The settled sludge from the settling tank as well as the sludge remaining after evaporation will be collected in plastic bags and stored. This will ultimately be sent to the land fill site.

Due to the above stated process no liquid effluent will be required to be discharged and the stated process would be a zero discharge process.

Details of Effluent Treatment Plant after proposed expansion

Domestic wastewater will be generated which will be treated in the sewage treatment plant. Treated sewage shall be reused for the purpose of gardening.

Industrial wastewater will be generated from process, boiler (blow-down), cooling tower (blow-down), & washing.

Wastewater (washing and process) will be collected in collection cum neutralization tank. Then wastewater will be given Chemical Oxidation treatment.

After completion of chemical treatment, wastewater will be taken to Nutch Filter/Filter Press for chemical sludge separation.

Chemically treated process and washing water will be mixed with cooling tower blow down & boiler blow down in holding tank. After that it will be taken to an Evaporator followed by condenser.

The condensate from evaporator will be reused in industrial activities. ETP sludge along with evaporation residue from evaporator will be disposed of at TSDF site. Thus, unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge




Schematic flow diagram of ETP is given in Figure 2.8 and Stream-wise effluent quality is given in Table 2.17.

Figure: 2.8 Schematic Flow Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant

Table: 2.14 Details of Effluent Treatment Plant Units

Name of the Units Capacity No. of Units Collection cum Neutralization Tank 5 kl 2

Chemical Oxidation Tank 5 kl 1 Nutch Filter / Filter press 1 m3/hr 1

Holding Tank 30 kl 1 Evaporator followed by Condenser 1 m3/hr 1

Table: 2.15 Technical details of Evaporator

Particulars Volume Capacity 1000 liters/hr.

Quantity of Effluent to be evaporated 6100 liters/day Working hours per day approx. 7 hrs

MOC MS




Table: 2.16 Stream-wise Quality of Effluent

Particular Unit Process Washing

Composite Effluent (Before

Treatment)

After Chemical Treatment &

Sludge Removal

Quantity kl/day 2.3 0.7 3.0 3.0 pH -- 3.0-5.0 6.0-7.0 6.0-7.0 6.0-7.0

Total Suspended Solids mg/l 100-200 200-300 120-220 50-55 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 6000-8000 4000-5000 5500-7300 5800-6200

Chemical Oxygen Demand

mg/l 15000-20000

100-150 11500-15300 215-230

Particular Unit

Process & washing

effluent after chemical treatment

Cooling tower

Boiler blow down

Composite Effluent

After treatment

(Condensate water)

Quantity kl/day 3.0 1.5 1.6 6.1 5.2 pH -- 6.0-7.0 6.5-7.5 6.5-7.5 6.0-7.0 6.0-7.0 TSS mg/l 50-55 70-80 150-200 80-100 <20 TDS mg/l 5800-6200 2000-2500 2000-2500 3900-4300 <1400 COD mg/l 215-230 40-50 40-50 125-140 <100

2.11.2 Air Pollution

In this proposed expansion project, process gas and flue gas emission will be the main source of air pollution. There will be chances of fugitive emission due to raw material handling and transportation and manufacturing activity.

2.11.3 Flue Gas Emission

The details of flue gas stack & technical specifications of Air Pollution Control Measures are given in Table 2.18 & Table 2.19 respectively.




Table: 2.17 Details of Existing Flue Gas Emissions

Exiting Details Of Flue Gas Emissions

Sr. No.

Stack attached to Height of the stack In meter

Fuel & its Consumption

APC System

Expected Pollutant

GPCB Limit

1

Steam Boiler

(4 TPH) (1 no.)

40 m

Coal/Lignite - 3.85 MT/Day

Cyclone Separator

followed by Bag Filter

SPM SO

2

NO2

As per GPCB Norms

SPM 150

mg/Nm3

SO2

100

ppm NO

2 50

ppm

2

Thermic Fluid Heater

(10 Lakh Kcal/hr.)

(1 no.)

Coal/Lignite - 0.7 MT/Day

3 D.G. Set

(250 KVA) 10 m

HSD 50 Litre/Hr.

N.A.

SPM SO

2

NO2

Note: * D. G. set will be used as back-up and HSD is considered as clean fuel.

Table: 2.18 Details of Flue Gas Emissions after Total Proposed Expansion

Details Of Flue Gas Emissions after Total Expansion

Sr. No.

Stack attached to Height of the stack In meter


APC System

Expected Pollutant

GPCB Limit

1 Steam Boiler

(4 TPH) (1 no.)

40 m

Briquettes/Lignite 3.85 MT/Day Cyclone

Separator followed by

Bag Filter SPM SO

2

NO2

As per GPCB Norms

SPM 150

mg/Nm3

SO2

100

ppm NO

2 50

ppm

2


(10 Lakh Kcal/hr.)(1no.)

Briquettes/Lignite 1.75 MT/Day

3 Steam Boiler

(4 TPH) (1 no.)

Briquettes/ Lignite –

3.86 MT/Day

Cyclone Separator


4 D.G. Set

(250 KVA) 10 m

HSD 50 Litre/Hr.

N.A.

Note: * D. G. set will be used as back-up and HSD is considered as clean fuel.




Table: 2.19 (A) Details of Existing Air Pollution Control System

Type of Source Steam Boiler & Thermic Fluid Heater Capacity 4 TPH & 10 Lakh Kcal/Hr.

Fuel used in steam boiler Coal/Lignite Dust Collector (Cyclone Separator)

Temperature at Inlet 180⁰C Specific Gravity of Dust 1.29

Gas flow rate 8.48 m3/s Input Dust Load 2493.61 mg/m3

Efficiency 60 % Pressure Drop 115 mm WC

No/Size of Cylinder 1 no. No. of Ash Discharge Cone 1 no.

Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve Bag Filter


Input Dust Load 997.2 mg / m3 Efficiency 92 %

Pressure Drop 110 mm WC Type of Cleaning Mechanism Solenoid Operated Pulsing Valve

Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve Air to Cloth ratio 1.02 m3/min/m2

Type of Bags Woven Needle Felt Filter Fabrics Imported Woven Fiber Glass Water Repellent

Table: 2.19 (B) Details of Proposed Air Pollution Control System

Type of Source Steam Boiler Capacity 4 TPH

Fuel used in steam boiler Briquettes/Lignite Dust Collector (Cyclone Separator)


Gas flow rate 5.65 m3/s Input Dust Load 2902 mg/m3

Efficiency 60 % Pressure Drop 115 mm WC

No/Size of Cylinder 1 no. No. of Ash Discharge Cone 1 no.

Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve Bag Filter





Input Dust Load 1161 mg / m3 Efficiency 92 %

Pressure Drop 110 mm WC Type of Cleaning Mechanism Solenoid Operated Pulsing Valve

Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve Air to Cloth ratio 1.02 m3/min/m2

Type of Bags Woven Needle Felt Filter Fabrics Imported Woven Fiber Glass Water Repellent

Details of process gas vent & Air Pollution Control Measures are given hereunder in Table 2.21.

Table: 2.20 Details of Process Gas Emissions

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Stack Height

Expected pollutant

Quality of pollutant

APC System

1 Laminated

Sheets Dryer 11 m Methanol

As per GPCB Norms

Condenser

A. Fugitive Emission

Fugitive emissions are generated during operation stages of the existing project. The construction is already completed and plant is actively in operation.

During operation stage, leakage through valves, pumps, emission from storage tanks, etc. are the major sources of fugitive emissions of organic chemicals and VOCs. Following measures are adopted to prevent and control fugitive emissions:

All the raw materials are stored in isolated storage area. Entire manufacturing activity is carried out in closed reactors / vessels and regular checking and maintenance of the same is carried out to avoid any leakages.

All the motors of pumps for the handling of hazardous chemicals are flame proof and provided with suitable mechanical seal with stand-by arrangement.

The control of all parameters on a continuous basis is done by adequate control valves, pressure release valves and safety valves etc.

All the flange joints of the pipe lines are covered with flange guards. The spillages / leakages of specific chemical are collected and used or it is drained to effluent treatment plant.




Precautionary measures are taken while handling various hazardous chemicals. There are provisions also of adequate ventilation system in process plant and hazardous chemical storage area.

A regular preventive maintenance is planned to replace or rectify all gaskets, joints etc.

Transporters are instructed to cover the trucks by tarpaulin sheets. TREM card are provided to the driver during the transportation of Hazardous raw materials/products.

Sufficient information and training regarding characteristics and immediate actions in case of any spillage or accident during transportation of hazardous chemical are provided to the driver

The unit has also developed green belt area within the factory premises to control the fugitive emissions from spreading into surrounding environment.

Moreover, Unit carries out regular work place monitoring which shall be continued further after total proposed expansion.

2.11.4 Solid / Hazardous Waste

The details of hazardous waste generation and handling / management are given in Table 2.26. Unit has provided storage area for hazardous wastes having roof, pucca flooring with leachate collection system. Leachate, if any is collected and treated in effluent treatment plant. Unit has taken membership of TSDF site of proposed expansion project.

Table: 2.21 Details of Hazardous Waste Management HAZARDOUS WASTE (MT/Annum)

Sr. No.

Description Category Existing Proposed Total After Expansion

Mode of Disposal

1 ETP Sludge + Evaporation

Residue 35.3 30 23.4 53.4

Collection, storage and disposal at

Approved TSDF site

2 Used Oil 5.1 0.036 0 0.036

Collection, storage and used within

premises as a lubricant / sold to registered recycler.

3 Discarded

Plastic Bags / Barrels

33.1 27 556 583 Collection, storage &

sold to authorized vendor.




Fly Ash Management:

Proposed fuel for Boiler & Thermic Fluid Heater: Lignite/Briquettes Fuel requirement: 9.46 MT/Day

Fly ash generation has been calculated considering maximum ash generation scenario considering use of Briquettes after total proposed expansion.

Ash content in Briquettes : 10-15 % Total Ash generation = 0.15 x 9.46 MT/day

= 1.419 MT/day Considering 50% Ash to be collected from bottom, (60% efficiency-cyclone

separator) Bottom Ash = 0.5 x 1.419 MT/day

= 0.7095 MT/day [A] Considering 50 % Ash to be carried away with flue gas as fly ash which will be

further trapped in bag filter (Efficiency: 92 %) (40% left out) Fly ash trapped in Air pollution control units

= 0.92 x {0.4 x (0.5 x 1.419)}

= 0.261 MT/day [B] Total Maximum Ash to be generated using Briquettes

= 0.97 MT/day [A + B] Approximately 1 MT/day

So, total maximum fly ash generated will be 1 MT/day, when briquettes will be used as fuel after proposed expansion. Total Ash generated will be stored into silo with proper care and sold to bricks manufacturer.

2.11.5 Noise & Vibration

Noise is generated due to the operation of D.G. set in the existing project. However, D. G. set is kept as standby and no other source of noise and vibration is generated from the manufacturing activity except plant machineries. However, unit has taken following adequate precautionary measure for noise and vibration control;

Latest technology based low noise D.G. set with acoustic enclosures is installed. All the vibrating parts are checked periodically and serviced to reduce the noise generation. The equipment, which generates excessive noise, is provided with enclosures.

Proper and timely oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out for the machineries and equipment’s to reduce noise generation.

Ear muffs/ earplugs are also provided to the workers working under high noise area to minimize the adverse effect on their health.




To reduce the noise generation during the transportation activities; the transport contractor is instructed to keep vehicle periodically serviced and maintain as per the requirement of latest trend in automobile industry. Only those vehicles with PUC’s are allowed for the transportation.

The transport contractor is also informed to avoid unnecessary speeding of vehicles inside the premises.

Noise monitoring is done regularly at prominent places in the plant. The existing greenbelt area helps to prevent the noise pollution outside the premises.



Village: Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist: Morbi, Gujarat.

T. R. Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Chapter-3 Description of Environment 3.1

CHAPTER - 3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

Introduction “EIA” Methodologies for Data Collection An effective methodology is important for baseline data collection and impact prediction to develop an efficient environment management plan. In this regards, it is important to understand the ground realities of the site and surrounding by the experts involved in preparation of EIA. Accordingly, a team of experts visited the site to understand the site surrounding and possible impacts from the activities of the existing project. The EIA coordinators in consultation with the respective functional area experts selected the sampling locations as per the TOR’s prescribed by the EAC. Subsequently, the field monitoring was undertaken during March 2017 to June 2017 by T. R. Associates Laboratory. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted.

3.1 Air Environment Dispersion of different air pollutants released into the atmosphere have significant impacts on the neighborhood air environment of an industrial project and forms an important part of impact assessment studies. The ambient air quality status with respect to the study zone of 10 km radial distance from the plant site will form the base line information over which the predicted impacts due to the proposed expanding plant can be super imposed to find out the net (Final) impacts on air environment. From the final impacts a viable Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can be prepared based on the impact statement for the air environment. The baseline status of the ambient air quality can be assessed thorough scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has to be based on the following considerations.

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale. Topography of the study area. Representation of regional background levels. Representation of plant site. Representation of cross sectional distribution in the down wind direction. Influence of the existing sources if any, are to be kept at minimum. Inclusion of major distinct villages to collect the baseline status.






3.1.1 Micrometeorological Data

Micro-meteorological data within the project area during the air quality survey period is an indispensable part of air pollution study. The meteorological data recorded during survey period is very useful for proper interpretation of the baseline information as well as serves as an input, to predictive models for air quality impacts. To understand meteorological scenario primary and secondary data are collected. This data is used in the interpretation of wind scenario. The data collected from the both sources are summarized as follows:

Table: 3.1 Meteorological Data Collection Period

Meteorological data

Primary data (March 2017 to May 2017): Parameters like Wind speed and its direction, Temperature, Humidity and Precipitation are collected for project site using Automatic Weather Station. Secondary data (Entire Year): Secondary data has been collected from the nearest IMD source (Rajkot) for temperature, Humidity, Rainfall, wind speed, wind direction & Cloud cover. Along with this Wind Rose is obtained from Meteoblue providing accurate secondary data of Morbi district.

3.1.2.1 Meteorological Data

A. Meteorological Data From IMD, Rajkot (Secondary Data: Entire Year)

Table: 3.2 Monthly Mean Values of Meteorological Data (Secondary Data) Air Temperature 0C Humidity % Mean Wind

Speed kmph Rain fall

(mm) Month Max. Min. Max. Min. January 28.4 12.8 58 27 8.8 0.8 February 30.9 15 62 24 10.1 0.3

March 35.5 19.2 68 21 12.7 0.1 April 39.1 22.6 71 21 16.5 1.4 May 40.5 25.4 75 30 20.8 5.4 June 37.8 26.5 79 51 20.3 108.4 July 33 25.4 87 70 19 253.4

August 31.6 24.4 89 71 16.7 165.3 September 33.6 23.8 86 58 13.5 115.1

October 35.9 22.4 71 32 9 19.3 November 33.2 18.4 54 29 7.2 6.3 December 29.9 14.4 56 29 7.9 0.3

Source: As per Climatological Table – IMD, Rajkot Station (1981-2010)






Figure: 3.1 Wind Rose Diagram for Secondary Data Collected From Meteoblue –

Morbi (30 Years Hourly Historical Weather Data).






3.1.2.2 Meteorology – Data Generated at the project site (Primary Data March 2017 to May 2017)

Meteorology of the study zones plays an important role in the study of air pollution. Micrometeorological conditions at the proposed expansion project site regulate the dispersion and dilution of air pollutants in the atmosphere. For this purpose a weather station was installed near the plant site for the period March 2017 to May 2017 and recorded hourly observations for the parameters like Maximum and minimum Temperatures (⁰C), Relative Humidity (%), Wind Speed (m/sec), Wind direction and Rainfall (mm). Photograph of weather station is shown in Figure: 3.2. Meteorological conditions, of the site, regulates the transport and diffusion of air-pollutants released into the atmosphere. Ambient temperature, wind speed and wind direction are called primary or basic Meteorological Parameters because the dispersion and diffusion of pollutants depend mainly on these Parameters. Humidity, precipitation, pressure and visibility are secondary Meteorological Parameters as this control the dispersion of the pollutants indirectly by affecting primary Parameters. The hourly-recorded observations (wind velocity and wind directions) during above stated study period are used in computing percentage frequencies and are depicted in the form of ‘wind roses’ in Figure: 3.3. Primary meteorological data are shown in Annexure-4.

Figure: 3.2 Photograph Showing Automatic Weather Station Kept at Project Site.

Location: Project Site Co-ordinate: 23º01’59.74’’N, 70º48’41.94”E






Figure: 3.3 Meteorological Wind Rose Diagram for March 2017 to May 2017 (PrimaryData)






3.2 Selection of AAQ Stations A network of eight ambient air-sampling locations has been selected for assessment of the existing status of air environment within the study zone. The heights of the sampling locations were kept between 3 to 6 m in all the locations. After reconnaissance of the area and observing the topographical features and review of the available meteorological data and local conditions the sampling sites were chosen which will be the representative of the local areas under study.

Figure: 3.4 Map Showing Ambient Air Quality Locations

3.2.1 Existing AAQ (Pre-Project) Status

Ambient levels of pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO and VOC are selected for the sampling. The methodology of sampling and analysis in detail is given in the following tables 3.4 & 3.5.

N






Table: 3.3 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations Sr. No.

Village Distance (km)

Direction Located in

Latitude & Longitude

Taluka District

1 Project site - - - 23°1'59.74"N 70°48'41.94"E

Morbi

Morbi

2 Vadharva 3.41 NNE DW 23°3'41.58"N 70°49'35.92"E

Maliya

3 Sokhda 2.51 WSW UW 23°1'11.57"N 70°47'26.07"E

Morbi

4 Bahadurgadh 1.07 SW UW 23°1'27.81"N 70°48'21.31"E

Morbi

5 Rapar 6.11 E DW 23°2'18.50"N 70°52'19.05"E

Morbi

6 Maliya 8.11 NW CW 23°5'25.30"N 70°45'37.59"E

Maliya

7 Jetpar 8.60 ESE CW 23°0'9.89"N 70°53'23.55"E

Morbi

8 Rashangpar 7.09 WNW CW 23°3'33.30"N 70°44'49.99"E

Maliya






Date: 15-03-2017 Date: 15-03-2017 Location: Jetpur Location: Sokhada Co-ordinate: 230 1’59.74’’N, 700 48’41.94”E Co-ordinate: 23°1'11.57"N, 70°47'26.07"E

Figure: 3.5 Photograph Showing Ambient Air Monitoring

Table: 3.4 Air – Parameters Analyzed and Sampling Duration Attribute Parameter Frequency of Monitoring

AAQ PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NO2, CO & VOC at 8 locations

24 hrs. Sampling for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO &VOC - Two days per week during the study period (March 2017 to May 2017). This was carried out in accordance with the guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Scientific Manual of GPCB and National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of CPCB.

Table: 3.5 Ambient Air Quality - Methodology Pollutant Method of analysis

Var

iabl

es

Dus

t

PM10 Particulate Matter 10 IS 5182 (Part 23) (RA 2012)

PM2.5 Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter 2.5

STP No. TRA/STP/AA/02 Based on manual instrument manufactures.






Pollutant Method of analysis

Gas

es

SO2 Sulfur dioxide IS 5182 (Part 2): 2001 (RA 2012)

NO2 Nitrous Oxides IS 5182 (Part 6): 2006 (RA 2012)

VOC Volatile Organic Carbon

IS 5182 (Part 11)

CO Carbon Monoxide IS 5182 (Part 10)

Various statistical parameters like standard deviation, geometric mean, minimum; maximum concentrations and different percentiles have been computed from the data generated during sampling in all sampling stations.

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3.3 Noise Environment Noise word come from the Latin word ‘nauseas’, it is a loud outcry or commotion that is unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired with various frequencies over the audible range due to the regular activities of the Mankind primarily Noise pollution (or environmental noise) is displeasing human, animal or machine-created sound that disrupts the activity or balance of humans or animals life. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly evolved from Industries, constructions and transportation systems, including motor vehicle noise, aircraft noise and rail noise, poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution. Industrial Noise resulting to noise pollution has many reasons such as industries being close to human habitats which prevent the noise from decaying before it reaches human ear. A determination is made of the micro scale impact by predicting anticipated noise levels for each alternative during both construction and operational phases. Predicted noise levels are compared with applicable standards or criteria in order to assess the impact. The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in general sound which comprises of many frequency components with different variations in loudness over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, a single number, the response of an average human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at different loud levels, the response of the human ear to sound is dependent on the frequency of the sound and this has led to the concept of weighting scales. In the "A-weighting" scale, the sound pressure levels for the lower frequencies and higher frequencies are reduced by certain amounts before they are being combined together to give one single sound pressure level value. This value is designated as dB (A). The dB (A) is often used as it reflects more accurately the frequency response of the human ear. A perceived loud noise has a high dB or dB (A) value and a soft noise has a low one. The human ear has peak response around 2,500 to 3,000 Hz and has a relatively low response at low frequencies.

3.3.1 Existing Noise Levels

Pre-project noise levels have been monitored at different points within the study zone and on the spot measurement device manufactured by LUTRON SL 4033-SD was used for this purpose. Keeping in view of various local activities such as residential and






Industrial activities 8 noise level measurement locations were identified and the sites are depicted in the Figure: 3.7 & Table: 3.8.

Figure: 3.6 Photograph Showing Noise Monitoring Sample Collection

Date:15-03-2017 Date:15-03-2017 Location: Rasangpar Location: Maliya Co-ordinate: 23° 3'33.30"N, 70°44'49.99"E Co-ordinate: 23° 5'25.30"N, 70°45'37.59"E

Table: 3.8 Noise Monitoring Locations

Sr. No. Village Latitude & Longitude

1. Project Site 23° 1'59.74"N, 70°48'41.94"E

2. Vadharva 23° 3'41.58"N, 70°49'35.92"E

3. Sokhda 23° 1'11.57"N, 70°47'26.07"E

4. Bahadurgadh 23° 1'27.81"N, 70°48'21.31"E

5. Rapar 23° 2'18.50"N, 70°52'19.05"E

6. Maliya 23° 5'25.30"N, 70°45'37.59"E

7. Jetpur 23° 0'9.89"N, 70°53'23.55"E

8. Rashangpar 23° 3'33.30"N, 70°44'49.99"E

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Table: 3.9 Hourly Noise Data (Day And Night Timings in Leq dB (A))

DAY TIME MONITORING

Sampling Location

Sampling Date

Category Recorded level in dB(A) Limits

Leq (dB(A)) Minimum Maximum Leq

Project Site 27.04.17 to

28.04.17 Industrial 42.1 55.2 49.7 75

Vadharva 28.04 17 to

29.04.17 Residential 43.2 54.2 50.1 55

Sokhda 29.04.17 to

30.04.17 Residential 46.1 55.7 51.3 55

Bahadurgadh 30.04.17 to

01.05.17 Residential 41.1 50.1 45.0 55

Rapar 01.05.17 to

02.05.17 Residential 35.6 45.5 41.8 55

Maliya 02.05.17 to

03.05.17 Residential 40.0 70.6 58.7 55

Jetpar 03.05.17 to

04.05.17 Residential 40.2 48.2 43.5 55

Rashangpar 04.05.17 to

05.05.17 Residential 40.0 49.2 45.3 55

NIGHT TIME MONITORING

Sampling Location

Sampling Date

Category Recorded level in dB(A) Limits

Leq (dB(A)) Minimum Maximum Leq

Project Site 27.04.17 to

28.04.17 Industrial 42.1 50.1 43.6 70

Vadharva 28.04 17 to

29.04.17 Residential 38.2 49.6 44.3 45

Sokhda 29.04.17 to

30.04.17 Residential 39.3 45.2 42.2 45

Bahadurgadh 30.04.17 to

01.05.17 Residential 32.1 44.1 41.3 45

Rapar 01.05.17 to

02.05.17 Residential 39.3 46.6 42.6 45

Maliya 02.05.17 to

03.05.17 Residential 40.1 53.0 48.8 45

Jetpar 03.05.17 to

04.05.17 Residential 40.0 43.3 41.6 45

Rashangpar 04.05.17 to

05.05.17 Residential 39.3 46.2 42.0 45






3.3.2 Baseline Status of Ambient Noise Quality

The minimum noise level measured in the study area was 35.6 dB (A) in day time and 32.1 dB (A) in night time. The maximum noise level measured in the study area was 45.5 dB (A) in daytime and 43.3 dB (A) in night time. The noise levels (Leq) of the residential area within the impact zone varied from 41.8 – 58.7 dB (A) in the daytime and 41.3 – 48.8 dB (A) in the night time. Based on the noise monitoring results it can be concluded that in day time noise level are higher than the permissible limit at Maliya location where transportation activities are on higher side whereas during night time noise monitoring results are higher than the permissible limit at Maliya location which is nearer to highway where traffic movement is also continue during night time.

3.4 Water Environment Studies on Water Environment aspects of ecosystem is important for Environmental Impact Assessment to identify sensitive issues and take appropriate action by maintaining ‘ecological homeostasis’ in the early stages of development of the project. The objective of this report is to define the present environment in which the proposed action is to occur, to evaluate all possible eventualities, to ensure that all negative impacts are minimized, and to demonstrate that proposed expansion project has been appropriately announced to all interested parties so that their concerns can be considered. Water quality studies have been carried out in the study area to understand the availability of water resources, possibility of water contamination and existing water quality.

3.4.1 Water Quality

Water of high quality is essential to human life, and water of acceptable quality is essential for Agricultural, industrial, domestic and commercial uses; in addition, most recreation is water based; therefore, major activities having potential effects on surface water are certain to be of appreciable Concern to the consumers.

3.4.1.1 Sample Collection and Analysis

The water resources in the study area may be classified into two major categories like Surface and Ground water sources. Water samples were collected at 16 locations, out of which 8 samples were selected from surface Sources and 8 samples selected from ground water sources for physico-






chemical and biological parameters. Parameters like pH, Temperature and DO analyzed at the time of sampling. For other Parameter analysis the samples were preserved as per the recommended techniques for various Elemental determinations as per `IS: 3025 (part I). These parameters were analyzed as per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater’ Published by American Public Health Association (APHA) / IS 3025. Ground water & Surface water samples results were compared with IS: 10500 specifications.

Date: 15-03-2017

Figure: 3.8 Photograph Showing Ground Water Sample Collection

Table: 3.10 Water Monitoring Locations Codes Location Name Codes Location Name

GW1 Project site SW1 Project Site

GW2 Vadharva SW2 Vadharva Pond

GW3 Sokhda SW3 Sokhda Pond

GW4 Bahadurgadh SW4 Bahadurgadh Pond

GW5 Rapar SW5 Macchhu River

GW6 Malia SW6 Godhadhari River

GW7 Jetpar SW7 Jetpar Pond

GW8 Manaba SW8 Rashangpar Pond






Figure: 3.9 Map Showing Ground Water Monitoring Locations

Figure: 3.10 Map Showing Surface Water Monitoring Locations

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3.4.1.2 Method of Water Sampling

The following procedures were used while sampling:

Washing the bottles/cans with distilled water prior to the sampling Before collection of water the bottles/cans are again washed 2-3 times with the same water

For surface water, Bottles were lowered to a minimum depth of 30 cm below water surface.

At each point Different sets of water samples were collected so as cover all the parameters

Proper attention is taken in proper numbering at the site Sterilized bottles were used for the samples that are to be analyzed for bacteria Civil supply water pipeline taps are sterilized before collection for bacteriological analysis

Parameters like pH, conductivity and temperature were analyzed in the field conditions and the results were reconfirmed after getting to the laboratory. DO is fixed and titrated in the field itself.

Appropriate preservatives are added, depending upon the elements to be analyzed and marked accordingly (IS: 3025 (part I)

All the water samples collected in the ice box, were immediately transported to the laboratory and free zed at <50C analysis

Field observations were noted in the field notebook As far as possible photographs were taken in almost all sampling pointsSampling & analysis of all the parameters are as per APHA, 22nd Edition & IS: 3025.

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ver

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e Li

mit

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ble

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it

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9 7.

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8 7.

67

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6.

5-8.

5 --

2 Te

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°C)

31.2

30

.5

31.6

31

30

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31

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30.5

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(cu)

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B.

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(D

L=5)

B.

D.L

(D

L=5)

B.

D.L

(D

L=5)

B.

D.L

(D

L=5)

B.

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(D

L=5)

B.

D.L

(D

L=5)

B.

D.L

(D

L=5)

5

15

4 D

O(m

g/L)

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7 4.

2 4.

7 5.

3 5

4.9

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5 EC

(μS)

75

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(NTU

) 1.

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g/L)

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2000

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g/L)

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71

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as

Cl (

mg/

L)

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250

200

350

330

310

230

280

250

1000

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g/L)

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270

240

230

180

210

200

600

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40

30

90

70

60

30

50

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site

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ccep

tabl

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g/L)

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0 17

0 17

0 15

0 16

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cium

as

Ca(

mg/

L)

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12.0

2 36

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28.0

5 24

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75

200

14

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um

as M

g (m

g/L)

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30

100

15

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alin

ity a

s C

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3 (m

g/L)

40

100

90

170

150

130

110

120

200

600

16

Car

bona

te

(mg/

L)

BDL(

DL=

5)

BDL

(DL=

5)

BDL

(DL=

5)

BDL(

DL=

5)

BDL

(DL=

5)

BDL(

DL

=5)

BDL(

DL=

5)

BDL

(DL=

5)

-- --

17

Bica

rbon

ate

(mg/

L)

40

100

90

170

150

130

110

120

-- --

18

Sulp

hate

as

SO4

(mg/

L)

98.3

14

0.7

100.

5 21

7.3

204.

7 19

3.2

124.

1 18

0.7

200

40

0

19

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n as

B

(mg/

L)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

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(DL=

1)

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(DL=

1)

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tion

of E

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met

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Proj

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site

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hadu

rgad

h Po

nd

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ver

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nd

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ar

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ri

ver

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ccep

tabl

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mit

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issi

ble

Lim

it

20

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ate

as

NO

3(m

g/L)

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D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

45

--

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phos

phor

us

as P

(mg/

L)

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1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

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(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

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22

Fluo

ride

as

F (m

g/L)

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D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2

)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

1 1.

5

23

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um a

s N

a (m

g/L)

39

43

31

73

68

52

34

47

--

--

24

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ssiu

m a

s K

(mg/

L)

4 18

9

33

25

21

11

21

-- --

25

CO

D(m

g/L)

24

21

6 22

4 44

18

8 19

6 56

16

4 --

--

26

BOD

(mg/

L)

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70.2

7 72

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14.3

1 61

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63.9

3 18

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53.4

2 --

--

27

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bjec

tion

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e A

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able

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g/L

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1.4

1.2

2.8

2.0

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1.2

0.6

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29

Tota

l C

olifo

rm

(M

PN /

100

40

33

27

30

26

22

17

21

Abs

ent

Abs

ent

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

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essm

ent R

epor

t

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32/P

1, N

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bi, G

ujar

at.

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. Ass

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tes,

A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

C

hapt

er-3

Des

crip

tion

of E

nvir

onm

ent

3.27

Sr

No

Para

met

ers

Proj

ect

site

Ba

hadu

rgad

h Po

nd

Sokh

ada

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M

achh

u ri

ver

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Po

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ar

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G

odha

dhri

ri

ver

Rap

ar

Pond

A

ccep

tabl

e Li

mit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it

ml)

30

Feca

l C

olifo

rm

(MPN

/ 1

00

ml)

22

21

17

17

14

12

11

13

Abs

ent

Abs

ent

31

Chl

oram

ines

m

g/L

1.8

1.1

0.8

2.0

1.4

1.6

0.8

0.4

4 N

o Re

laxa

tion

32

E.C

oli M

PN

/ 10

0 m

l 11

9

7 9.

0 7

6 4

6 A

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t A

bsen

t

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e: B

DL

= Be

low

Det

ectio

n Li

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. = D

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S =

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: P

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issi

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Lim

it is

app

licab

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the

abse

nce

of A

ltern

ate

sour

ce

N

ote:

BD

L =

Belo

w D

etec

tion

Lim

it, N

S =

Not

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cifie

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Det

ectio

n Li

mit,

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bj. =

Uno

bjec

tiona

ble

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Base

line

Dat

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terp

reta

tion

of S

urfa

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ater

pH is

foun

d be

twee

n 7.

08 to

7.9

4 w

hich

is w

ell w

ithin

acc

epta

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limit.

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bidi

ty &

TD

S ar

e fo

und

high

er th

an a

ccep

tabl

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all

loca

tions

. Chl

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al h

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are

foun

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gher

tha

n ac

cept

able

imit

at B

ahad

urga

dh p

ond,

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chu

rive

r, M

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nd &

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ar p

ond.

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um is

foun

d hi

gher

than

acc

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ble

limit

at a

ll lo

catio

n ex

cept

Pro

ject

site

& S

okhd

a po

nd. O

dour

is fo

und

disa

gree

able

at B

ahad

urga

dh p

ond,

Sok

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pond

, Mal

iya

pond

& R

apar

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at w

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is

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ay b

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dir

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cont

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atio

n w

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conv

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reat

men

t.






3.5 Soil Environment Land and ecology study is important for Environmental Impact Assessment to identify sensitive issues and take appropriate action by maintaining ‘ecological homeostasis’ in the early stages of development of the project. The objective of this report is to define the present environment in which the proposed action is to occur for the expanding project, to evaluate all the possible eventualities, to ensure that all negative impacts are minimized and to demonstrate that the proposed expansion project has been appropriately announce to all the interested parties so that their concerns can be considered. For this purpose baseline data (biotic and abiotic factors) has been studied around 10 km radius of the project. This data has been generated during March 2017 – May 2017.

3.5.1 Methodology of Sample Collection and Analysis

A. Soil

For soil quality analysis 8 sampling sites were chosen to understand physico-chemical and biological status of the soil. Photograph showing soil sampling is shown in Fig. 3.11 and the sampling sites are marked in Fig. 3.12. This will establish the baseline characteristics and will facilitate identifying the contamination if any due to the proposed expansion project.

B. Collection of Soil Samples and Analysis

Disturbed soil samples were collected from the rotary cuttings and bailers and also from split spoon samplers. Un-disturbed tube samples were collected using thin walled tubes. Soil samples were collected such that structure and moisture content of the soil do not get altered. In accordance with IS: 2720, split samples were carefully extracted from the samplers. Meticulous was paid to collect adequate amount of composite soil samples for analysis. The samples were packed in dependable, waterproof containers and marking specified accurately and distinctly. All the soil samples and core boxes were carefully transported to the testing laboratory. All ‘Soil sampling and analysis’ will be followed and done by Indian Standard IS – 2720.






Date: 15-03-2017 Date: 15-03-2017 Location: Maliya Location: Project Site

Figure: 3.11 Photograph Showing Soil Sample Collections Parameters analyzed for soil samples were pH, Organic matter, Total Phosphorus, Electrical Conductivity, Sodium, Potassium, Cation Exchange Capacity, Water Holding Capacity, SAR, etc.

Figure: 3.12 Google Map Showing Soil Sampling Locations

N






Table: 3.13 Soil Sampling Locations Sr. No. Village Codes

1. Project Site S1

2. Vadharva S2

3. Sokhda S3

4. Bahadurgadh S4

5. Rapar S5

6. Malia S6

7. Jetpur S7

8. Rashangpar S8

Table: 3.14 Physicochemical Parameters of the Soil

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit S1

Project Site

S2

Vadharva S3

Sokhda

S4

Bahadurgadh

S5

Rapar

S6

Malia

S7

Jetpar

S8

Rashangpar

1 pH -- 6.72 7.25 7.19 6.93 6.99 7.30 7.29 7.35

2 Organic Matter

% 0.123 0.250 0.191 0.104 0.181 0.102 0.084 0.113

3 Total

Phosphorous mg/kg 4.23 0.43 3.47 2.71 3.91 0.97 1.19 2.17

4 Electrical

Conductivity mS/cm 0.413 0.214 0.219 0.069 0.189 0.575 0.833 0.276

5 Sodium meq/100gm 26.61 12.33 9.08 10.43 14.47 207.50 24.34 7.20

6 Potassium meq/100gm 20.62 24.18 26.20 18.18 15.53 21.02 22.54 18.22

7 Cation

Exchange Capacity

meq/100gm 54.3 38.55 42.22 35.61 30.71 235.00 55.33 32.82

8 Water

Holding Capacity

% 39.19 44.52 30.64 35.93 31.78 29.73 29.81 23.04

9 SAR -- 6.9 3.8 3.4 5 7.6 1.2 16.05 4.20






3.5.2 Soil Data Analysis

The pH of the soil extract varied from 6.72 to 7.35. The EC varied from 0.069 to 0.833 mS/cm indicating average type soils. Organic matter in soils ranged from 0.084 to 0.250 % revealing the distribution more than sufficient. Cation exchange capacity ranged between 30.71 to 235 meq/100gm. Total Phosphorus levels ranged between 0.43 to 4.23 mg/kg. Soil potassium varied from 15.53 to 26.20 meq/100gm. Sodium varied from 7.20 meq/100gm to 207.50 meq/100gm.

3.6 Geo-Hydrological Features

A. Introduction

Rapid urban, industrial and Agricultural growth and its continuous expansion around Morbi Town, Dist. Morbi has created problems related to water supply, Sewerage/ effluent disposal leading to ground water depletion and pollution. The present report in corporate hydrogeology and ground water scenario based on the scientific information with special reference to Recharge Activity around Morvi town to envisage appropriate remedial measures keeping environmental impact of Morbi development in view.

Table: 3.15 District Wise Ground Water Resources, Availability, Utilization and Stage of Ground Water Development in Gujarat (2011)

Sr. No Details Rajkot/

Morbi Dist. (MCM)

Morbi Taluka (MCM)

1. Total Annual Ground water recharge 1528.25 126.43

2. Net Annual Ground water Availability 1451.83 120.11

3. Total Annual Ground Water Draft 948.65 76.19

4. Projected Demand for Domestic and

Industrial up to 2025 103.44 10.81

5. Ground water Availability for Future

Irrigation 477.90 41.58

6. Stage of Ground Water Development (%) 65.34 63.43

7. Category Safe Safe






B. Land / Soil Characteristic

The soils are generally developed from Alluvium and basalt formation and are coarse in texture with satisfactory internal drainage. The sub soil conditions below the existing ground level are almost uniform in nature. Sub soil is composed of Clay mixed with little fine grained silty sand, moram and Kankar with low resistivity due to clay and soil moisture. The area is covered with recent to sub recent alluvial deposits comprising of brownish clay mixed with little fine grained sand, silty sand. The Soil below ground level consists of top silty low plastic soil layer having no swelling nature. Blackish brown to yellowish brown clayey silt or sand silt layer extends to the depth of 2 to 3 mts.

C. Climate

The climate of the area is semi-arid and is characterized by a hot summers. May is the hottest month with mean daily maximum temperature of 43.40C. The area has semi-arid climate with drought frequency of 34%.

D. General Information of Morbi Taluka

Total number of villages - 121 Total area of Taluka - 1697.30 Sq. Kms. Saline area - 590.34 Sq. Kms. Fresh water area – 1187.96 Sq. Kms. Hard rock area – 848.65 Sq. Kms Aluminum area – 848.65 Sq. Kms. Feasibility – Open well, DCB, DTH Bores and deep /Tube well (DR) Ground water Balance – 18.73 MCM/ Year

E. Geology

Geologically the area around Bahadurgadh village of Morvi Taluka is occupied by alluvium formation and Basalt rock formation. The thickness of alluvium in the area is about 06 to 10 mts. (APS-2 Alluvium Plain Shallow). Alluvium occurring in out fall areas of Macchhu Rivers forms a prolific aquifer where ground water occurs under phreatic to semi confined conditions. Alluvium underground basalt from the aquifer more suitable for Bore well. The quality of Ground water is Brackish at all depth in the Alluvium and under line Basalt, hence further ground water development is not suggested. In around village is Haripar, Gala, Mansar, Ground water is Saline or Brackish. A lineament is an interesting structure in basalt rock formation for ground water movement, stoppage and storage. Basalts are generally formed by cooling of lave flows






and the rock itself can be identified by its dark tone. During cooling of lave and formation of a rock, joints develop. Joints have strike, dip and spacing, some joints structurally, disturbed and they develop fractures. Such fractures and closely spaced joints have a linear extension. So they can be seen on imagery as a line. Adyke is an intrusion in the country rock giving a distinct linear effect on the surface they obstruct the normal ground water flow and surface water movement. Weathered and fractures dykes are more productive as well as recharging purpose. Fracture zones forming the course of existing drainage are more productive as well as recharging purpose. Deccan traps basalts are exposed of upper cretaceous to lower Eocene age.

F. Rainfall

Dependable Rainfall = 660 mm Last 30 year average Rainfall = 551 mm

G. Geohydrology

The lithological logs of exploratory bore holes, electrical logging results by govt. agencies in and around Morvi Taluka have been studied to understand the subsurface geology and the aquifer system. These bore holes have penetrated the thick sequence of Jura- Cretaceous age down to 200 + m depth.

H. Ground Water Condition

In the area under investigation, around water occurs both under phreatic and semi confined condition in alluvium formation. The occurrence and movement of ground water is mainly controlled by primary porosity of inter granular pore spaces. Ground water is being developed extensively by means of combination tube well for water supply both in domestic and agricultural sector.

I. Depth of Ground Water Table

Shallow aquifer (Phreatic) development (up to 30m depth) in the area is limited due to rapid urbanization inferior quality and low yields. In general the ground water occurs under water table condition & confined condition where water level ranges from 30 to 60 mts depth depending upon the rock type. Pumping water level of the area is 70 to 80 mts. tube wells and DCB yield portable water up to 80 mts. depth and Quality deteriorates with depth.

J. Feasibility of Source at Project Area

Area around Bahadurgadh village is checked on ground water prospect Map, prepared by National Remote Sensing Agency, Dept. of SPAC, G.O.I. Hyderabad, map sheet no. 41I16 for feasibility of source. The detail is as under

Hydro Geomorphic units/ land form: APS – 2 (more than6 to10 mts.) Amygdaloidal Basalt (Alluvium Plain Shallow)

Geological sequence/ Rock type: - Upper cretaceous to Eocene Deccan Traps






Depth of water table of the area: 2-14 m in Dug well (11), 10-25 m in Bore well (10)

Recharge condition: Limited Aquifer Material in Basaltic Rock: L.S. Loose Sediment FIR. Fisher Rock F.R. - Fractured rock Type of Well of the area B.W. Bore well – 150-200 mts.depth, 50-100 LPM Homogeneity in the unit & success rate of well – Moderate Quality of water –Brackish, NP Ground water irrigated area – NIL Recharge structure suitability and priority – Not Required Remarks (Problems/Limitations)

Alluvium underground basalt from the aquifer more suitable for Bore well. The quality of Ground water is Brackish at all depth in the Alluvium and under line Basalt, hence further ground water development is not suggested. In around village is Haripar, Gala, Mansar, Ground water is Saline or Brackish.

K. EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA is to identify, Predict, mitigate and communicate the possible impact due to proposed project.

L. Drainage Pattern

The area has a drainage pattern which is of the parallel and trellis type and which is controlled by the topography and structure and tectonics of the region. All the small streams flow from the higher grounds and meet ultimately Macchhu River which flow from south to north direction to south west direction near project area. The areas Drainage ultimately meet with Gulf of Kutch. Area has diverse landscape made up of small hills, valley, drainage flow, Platue and alluvium plain. The terrain slope is southly in the north and westernly in the south number of major river drains the area. Due to terrain constraint it is necessary to adopt proper soil conservation and sand water development and management practice for w/s in sustained basis. Because of short span of monsoon season and limited storage capacity and rapid cut flow for hard rock aquifers, that is need to provide ground water recharge facilities to supplement its which drawl at a time of summer. As various components of the hydrologic system-Catchment runoff, base flow and ground water an integrated at the level of river basins, river basin should be the unit of






governance and management of water resource such a system of governance will ensure integration of physical sustainability consideration and the social economical and environmental consideration in water resources management planning which ultimately result in good governance.

3.7 Land Use Status

A. Introduction

The land-use & land cover map of the 10 km radius study area from the project site has been prepared using IRS P6 LISS-III satellite image procured from NRSC (National Remote sensing Centre), Hyderabad. Land use pattern of the study area as well as the catchment area was carried out by standard methods of analysis of remotely sensed data and followed by ground truth collection (Bench mark) and interpretation of satellite data. The outcome of land use study has been presented below in subsequent table and figures. The data was processed through ArcGIS Software tools available with ESRI Package. The Land use map of the 10 Km study area is presented in Figure 3.13.

B. Land Use & Land Cover Classification Results

Land Cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth (it include grass, asphalt, trees, bare ground, water, etc.) whereas Land use is the human use of land. Land Use involves the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields, pastures, and settlements. It has also been defined as "the arrangements, activities and inputs people undertake in a certain land cover type to produce, change or maintain it". There is no one ideal classification of land use and land cover, and it is unlikely that one could ever be developed. There are different perspectives in the classification process, and the process itself tends to be subjective, even when an objective numerical approach is used. Concepts concerning land cover and land use activity are closely related and in many cases have been used interchangeably. The purposes for which lands are being used commonly have associated types of cover, whether they are forest, agricultural, residential, or industrial. Remote sensing image-forming devices do not record activity directly. The remote sensor acquires a response which is based on many characteristics of the land surface, including natural or artificial cover. The interpreter uses color, tones, textures, shapes, size, patterns, and site associations to derive information about land use activities from what is basically information about land cover.






To begin with, there is considerable diversity of opinion about what constitutes land use, although present use of land is one of the characteristics that are widely recognized as significant for planning and management purposes. The classification must be scientifically defensible presenting a logical progression of its applicability over large areas, amenable for use with remote sensor data. The classification scheme is adopted for extracting information for on most possible land use/land cover classes in general and all the agricultural seasons in particular and hence enable to repeat the process at regular time intervals. The present Land use / Land cover map for the proposed project activity is prepared by current vintage of satellite image. This report thus will enable assessing the impact on land use pattern in the study area due to the proposed project activity.

C. Data Used

Current vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing satellite IRS P6 LISS III digital FCC (False Color Composite) has been used for preparation of Land use/ Land cover thematic map of study area. Survey of India toposheet as a reference map on 1:50,000 scale have been used for preparation of base layer data like road, rail network, village and mine site and for geo referencing of satellite image.

D. Technical Details

Satellite Image - IRS P6 LISS III Satellite Data Source - NRSC, Hyderabad Software Used - Earth Resources Data Analysis System (ERDAS) Imagine 9.2 and ArcGis10.

E. Methodology

Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; Geometric and Radiometric correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 Software. Salient features of the adopted methodology are given below:

Acquisition of satellite data. Preparation of base map from Survey of India toposheets. Data analysis using visual interpretation techniques. Ground truth studies or field checks. Finalization of the map. Digitization using heads up vectorisation method. Area calculation for statistics generation.

F. Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data

Satellite images are composed of array of grid, each grid has a numeric value that is known as digital number. Smallest unit of this grid is known as a pixel that captures






reflectance of ground features represented in terms of Digital number, each representing specific land features. Using image classification technique, the satellite data is converted into thematic information, map based on the user’s knowledge about the ground area. Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes based on spectral signature of geographic feature. Spectral signature represents various land use classes. Image interpretation keys are developed based on image characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc, which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground feature. Training sites are then assigned based on their spectral signature and interpretation elements. Using image classification algorithm land use map is generated. A total of seven land use/land cover classes have been demarcated in the study area following Level I, II and III classification. A thematic map suitable for 1:25,000 scale map generation incorporating these classified categories has been prepared and considering that the area of the project is considerably small a large scale map is prepared (Figure 3.13). The area as a whole represents plain area with very gentle sloping to nearly level area&to the north of area flowing from south to north and it is also observed that the major stream(Macchhu &Godadhari) are linked with these two main drainage that debouche into the Little Rann of Kutchchh. Medium level industrial zone covered for 0.84 sq.km, the total land area of scrub land covered 2.89 sq.km and 263.97 sq.km area covered under agriculture land as well as plantation / Horticulture 1.88sq km has developed mainly in the area adjacent to the rivers. The adjoining area of project site is totally agricultural land including Kharif, Rabi and summer crop, constitute the dominant category of land use covering as much as 263.97 sq km of the total area. Active river canal forming the perennial water body together with the numerous open & wastelands form a major and minor land cover category. Active River and its tributaries flowing into it cover about 13.66 sq km of the total project area. Due to large seasonal variation in discharge of these rivers, the area coverage of this category various in space and time. The consistently shifting nature of the (canal name) and consequent bank migration has resulted in large uncultivated & rural settlement along the active plain area towards the site location. These areas (0.65) are waterlogged area in the development area of the project site and are located within the uncultivated land areas significant distribution. The land use for settlement is mostly confined to the ‘rural and urban settlement’ (built up-rural) 4.77sq km and land without scrub feature 20.41sq km of the total area & as such there is






nocurrent fallow land because the satellite used is of March month when most of the crop is towards sentence or maturity . Salt affected land area is 3.89sq km.

Table: 3.16 Land Use Land Cover

Sr.no LULC Class Area (km2) Percentage

(%)

1 Settlement 4.77 1.5

2 Mining / Industrial 0.84 0.3

3 Plantation 1.88 0.6

4 Crop land 263.97 84.0

5 Salt affected 3.89 1.2

6 Waterlogged 0.65 0.2

7 Scrub land Dense 2.89 0.9

8 Scrub land Open 20.41 6.5

9 Sandy areas 0.81 0.3

10 Canal 0.35 0.2

11 River/Waterbody 13.66 4.3

Total Area 314.12 100

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G. Topography

The area of the project site (M/s. REBECCA LAMINATES.) is located in the SOUTHERN EASTERN part of Morbi DISTRICT of Gujarat state.

The topographic feature & drainage pattern of the study area has been studied from SRTM3, 2008 data having resolution of 3 arc seconds. The toposheet have been analysed using GIS application to generate the contour line at interval of 10 Kms considering one elevated area in the study region. Further, the digital elevation data have been analysed to determine the slope & elevation profiles of the each individual villages of the study area as well as whole study area to ascertain the landform of the villages and study area.

It has been observed that the major area of study area is levelled plain to nearly level with small slopes. Two areas in the study region have been noticed with considerably gentle slope near village Sokhda making the landform of small slopes indicating small plain with the elevation profile. Over all slope direction of the study area is noticed towards south to north.

The maximum elevation and higher slope is found near northern part of Piludi, Vaghpar, and Juna Nagdavas as village where a medium height is situated.

The generated streams indicated that the most of the area are covered by two main stream ie Macchhu&Godadhari river flowing from North to South.

Topography of the area is characterized by dominating plain area with very gentle sloping to nearly level area.

H. Digital Elevation Model

Digital Elevation Models are data files that contain the elevation of the terrain over a specified area, usually at a fixed grid interval over the "Bare Earth". The intervals between each grid points will always be referenced to some geographical coordinate system. This is usually either latitude-longitude or UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinate systems. The closer are together the grid points, more detailed information will be in the file. The details of the peaks and valleys in the terrain will be better modelled with small grid spacing than when the grid interval is very large. Elevations other than at the specific grid point locations are not contained in the file. As a result peak points and valley points not coinciding with the grid will not be recorded in the file. For practical purpose this "Bare Earth" DEM is generally synonymous with a Digital Terrain Model (DTM).






1. Data Used

DEM Data: Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) data Software Used: ERDAS Imagine 9.2 & Arc GIS 10.

I. Physiography and Drainage Pattern

The area of the project site is located in the Southern Eastern part of Morbi District of Gujarat state. Topography of the area is characterized by very gentle sloping area to level to nearly level. A Seasonal river, i .e. Macchhu & Godadhari drains through the study area and merges into Little Rann of Kutchchh.

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Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat-363642.


CH-3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 3.45

3.8 Ecology

3.8.1. Data Collection and Field Visit

In order to understand the ecological status of different habitats, status of biodiversity in and around the proposed project area, the field work was carried out from March –May’ 17 (summer season). In addition, data analysis and report preparation was carried out from March.-May.’17. Summary of the field surveys are given in Table 3.17.

Table: 3.17 Information of Field Survey

Month Particular

March.’ 17 Collection and compilation of secondary data on biodiversity in and around the project sites

March.-May.’ 17

Field survey and collection of primary data on flora, fauna, local interview to collect crops data and traditional data on medicinal and wild life information

March.-May.’17 Data entry, Data analysis & Report Preparation

3.8.2. Detail Methodology

3.8.2.1. Secondary Data Collection

Collection and collation of project related secondary information including Biodiversity, Cropping pattern, Land use-Land cover (LULC) data etc.

Analysis of GOOGLE maps with available project document conducted our first rapid survey of the project area to identify existing major habitat types within the study area (Agriculture hedges and road side habitats; Wasteland, open scrub and gauchar land in and around the villages; and Riverine/Wetlands, i.e., village ponds, tanks and dry nallah).

In addition relevant documents and maps were also obtained from project authority/client and EIA consultant.

3.8.2.2. Marking and Understanding of Project Area

The project study area was delineated into GOOGLE map and identified major LULC for biodiversity inventory study on available Topomaps of study areas.






3.8.3. Collection of Primary Field-Based Data

After various meeting with project authority and consultant, we finalized our field-level approach and methodology for collection of primary biodiversity related data. This field approach involved mainly the survey-based primary data collection on various biodiversity components of the project objectives. The field data collection mainly included biodiversity assessment of different life forms of floral species such as; trees, shrubs & climbers, herbs and grass. Faunal diversity was also assessed by inventorying the major group like herpetofauna, birds and mammals. For biodiversity assessment we followed standard methods for each component like for plants survey, we laid a plots at various site specific habitat and perambulated method been employed to document each plant species with their Morphological and other important details like medicinal value from local villagers, associated habitat, local name etc. While, for bird species survey, we followed total count method for aquatic species (Bhupathy 1991) and point counted survey (Bibby et al., 1992) employed to survey terrestrial species. In case of herpetofauna, method suggested by Welsh (1987) been employed and intensive time constrained search been employed for each dominant habitat. Daniels (1992) and Burnham et al., (1980) methods been followed to search mammalian species through direct count and indirect count, respectively.

3.8.4. Detail Sampling Method and Literature of Review

1. Floral Status

Status of floral diversity was assessed in representative habitats of each type mentioned above and in and around the village settlement with the 10 km diameter of project site of Rebecca Laminates. Quantitative data was collected using standard methods (Circular plot) followed by several researchers in and around the project site/ and conducted a landscape specific survey. Status of tree & small tree, shrub & climbers and annuals (grass and herb) was quantified using circular plots of different sizes of 10m, 5m radius and 1m2 plots respectively. In addition, areas surrounding the sampling locations were perambulated to make a floral inventory and record additional species not encountered within the sample plots laid for quantification.

2. Faunal Status

For Herpetofauna, status was assessed using Intensive Time Constrained Search Method covering different micro habitats (Welsh, 1987, Welsh and Lind 1991). Intensive search was made within 10m radius circular plot. For Bird species, Total count or flock count method was adopted to assess the status of aquatic birds in the existing water bodies (Sridharan 1989 and Bhupathy 1991). Point count method was used to assess the status of terrestrial birds (Bibby et al., 1992 and Hutto et al., 1986). The second






technique adopted was area search method (Dieni and Jones 2002), a time area constrained survey technique that has been widely and commonly used in several bird monitoring programs. For Mammal species, status and distribution of different mammal species was quantified using Direct count along the Line transect (Burnham et al. 1980) and indirect evidences within the circular plots of 50 m radius (Rodgers 1988 and Sale and Berkmuller, 1988). In addition, indirect evidences like, Pellet, dung, tracks (Thommpson et al 1989, Allen et al 1996) scat count (Henke and knowlton 1995) and other signs were enumerated using quadrate method (Daniels 1992). Presence of different faunal species was also substantiated by interviewing the local people including pastoralist and farming communities with pictorial representation.

3.8.5. Biodiversity Status

This paragraph discusses the ecological status of biota of the Rebecca Laminates Project Area (hereafter RPA) in terms of biodiversity covering different life forms of plant species (tree, small tree, shrub, undershrub, herb, grass and others) and major faunal groups (reptiles, terrestrial & aquatic birds and mammals). The baseline status of biota (plant and animals) discussed at project sites and other adjoins habitats level.

1. Study Habitats

Based on the Survey of India 1:50,000 Topo sheet, the area falling within 5 kms (Near Project Areas) and 10 kms (In and around the Project Areas) radius from the RPA site was predominately dominated by four major habitat types such as: agricultural land (agro-ecosystem), wastelands, riverine/nallah and Forest areas. However, for the study purpose they have been delineated into more than five sub-habitat types according to the nature of vegetation existing and use of faunal species.

2. Agro-Ecosystem (Areas In And Around The Villages And Road Sides)

It means areas currently under intensive agriculture use (irrigated lands, un-irrigated lands/rain fed irrigation) and its surrounding hedge vegetation (locally known as - wadis) owned by the private people. Since these areas are rich in moisture availability due to continuous cultivation it supports diverse floral and faunal species and formed major habitat of the RPA.

3. Waste Land With Open Scrub And Gauchar Land (Areas Near To Villages And Scattered In And Around The Agricultural Landscape)

Mainly small patches of waste lands (Gauchar lands, cultivable waste) with wild species of scrub vegetation and scattered tree species which belongs to revenue /government or private. These patches are not true and designated forest areas.






4. Riverside And Wetland (Near To Villages And Small Dams)

This includes the area on the banks of seasonal rivers, streams, small nallahs and dams.

5. Forest Areas

Only a true forest is found after 25 Km of project sites i.e. Paneli RF and dominant by thorny species with scattered deciduous stunted trees. Since, we surveyed in late winter season, could not able to listed annual wild species and other biota.

3.8.6. Status of Flora

1. Taxonomical Status of Plant Species

Status of floral species in RPA study area covering 10km radius reported 168 species belong to 136 genera and 47 families. The entire study area estimated plant species diversity of H’3.86.

Table: 3.18 Overall Taxonomic Status of Plant Species in RPA Study Area

Parameter/ Group

Near Project Areas

In and around the Project Areas

Overall RPA Project Areas

Family 28 46 47

Genera 63 130 136

Species 74 152 168

Relative % 44.05 90.48 100.00

Diversity ‘H 3.46 3.74 3.86

2. Life Form Status of Plant Species

Overall RPA Project Areas: All the 168 plant species reported from the RPA study area fall fewer than 10 types of life forms. Among the life forms, the study area identified maximum of 56 herb species and they formed 33 % followed by tree species 23% with 39 species. The second level domination was observed from grass (17 species) and shrub (16 species) species with the contribution 10% and 9% respective. Other life forms are representative by less than 7% (Table 3.19). Near Project Areas: This area showed the same trend as in case of the RPA study area with the domination of herb (28 species) followed by tree (10 species). Grass (9 species) and Shrub & Climber (7 species in each) dominated at second level (Table 3.19)






In and around the Project Areas: In case of this area herbaceous species showed high richness (50 species) followed by tree species (37 species) and shrub (15 species) positioned third in life form status (Table 3.19).

Table: 3.19 Status of Life Form of Plant Species Reported in RPA Study Area

Life Form Near Project

Areas

In and around the Project

Areas

Overall RPA Project Areas

Relative %

Climber 7 10 11 6.55

Grass 9 14 17 10.12

Herb 28 50 56 33.33

Sedge 0 1 1 0.60

Shrub 7 15 16 9.52

Small Tree 3 8 9 5.36

Straggling Shrub

2 3 4 2.38

Tree 10 37 39 23.21

Twiner 3 5 5 2.98

Under Shrub 5 9 10 5.95

TOTAL 74 152 168 100.00

3. Status of Crop Species

The list of crop species was prepared based on the casual observation while collecting data in and around the agriculture habitat and interviewed also been conducted with several farmers for tabulating non-seasonal crops of RPA study areas. Based on the survey a total of 15 crop species were reported in the study area of RPA area and based on their use value they have been grouped into four categories. Among the species list 4 species fall under grain crops, 3 species fruit crops, 5 vegetable crops and 3 commercial crops of the study area. Within the grain crops, Bajri, Juwar, wheat and Divela were cultivated extensively. Though, vegetables and fruits yielding species were reported, they grown in small extent of areas along the agricultural hedges and mainly for local use and market. All the three commercial crops cultivate extensively and they for major income of the local agriculturalists (Table 3.20).






Table: 3.20 List of Agriculture and Commercial Crop Species Recorded In and Around RPA Study Area

S.No Scientific Name Family Local Name Habit

Grain Crops

1 Pennisetum typhoides A. Rich. Poaceae Bajri, Bajaro Herb

2 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Poaceae Juwar, Jawar Grass

3 Triticum aestivum(L.)l Poaceae Gahu Grass

4 Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Aeranda,

Divela Shrub

Fruit Crops

5 Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Jamphal Tree

6 Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. Rutaceae Limbu Shrub

7 Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Dadam Small Tree

Vegetable Crops

8 Abelmoschus esculentus (L.)

Moench Malvaceae Bhinda, Bhindo

Under Shrub

9 Capsicum annuum L. var

acuminatum Fingerh. Solanaceae Marchi Herb

10 Momordica charantia L. Cucurbitaceae Karela Climber

11 Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.)

Karst. Solanaceae

Tamata, Tamatu

Herb

12 Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae Ringana, Ringan

Under Shrub

Cash/Commercial crops

13 Gossypium herbaceum auct.

Non L.var. acerifolium (Guill. & Perr.) Chevalier

Malvaceae Kapas, Desi

Kapas Shrub

14 Arachis hypogea L. Fabaceae Magphali Herb

15 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Ambo, Keri Tree

3.8.7. Status of Fauna

We discuss status of various faunal groups like; amphibians, reptiles, birds (terrestrial and aquatic) and mammals at RPA study area level. Among the groups, due to taxa






specific nature of life, direct sightings of herpetofauna and mammalian fauna are always lower than the avifauna which is comparatively more active. Therefore status of herpetofauna and mammals groups were discussed at species richness and abundance levels predominately based on indirect evidences for mammals reported within the sample area as well based on personal interview with communities like farmers and pastoralist in and around the RPA study areas.

1. Herpetofauna

The RPA study areas including 10 kms radius reported overall 7 species belong to 7 genus and 6 families. Within 5 kms areas of RPA, among the habitats types maximum of five species were emerged along the riverside (discussed and collected information from local people) followed by three species in agriculture areas and two species in other habitats (Table 3.21).

Table 3.21 Taxonomical Status of Herpetofauna: RPA Study Areas

Family & Species name Common and Local Name IUCN Status

FROGS/ Ranidae

1 Euphlyctis

cyanophlyctis Skittering Frog (Dedako) LR-nt

LIZARDS/ Gekkonidae

2 Hemidactylus brookii Spotted Indian House Gecko

(Garodi) LR-lc

AGAMIDS/ Agamidae

3 Calotes versicolor Indian Garden Lizard (Kachindo) LR-nt

4 Sitana ponticeriana Fan-Throated Lizard (Kachindi) LR-lc

SNAKES/ Boidae

5 Eryx johnii Eastern Red Sand Boa (Dhomalo) LR-lc

SNAKES/ Colubridae

6 Ptyas mucosa Indian Rat Snake (Nag) LR-nt

TURTLES/ Trionychidae

7 Lissemys punctata Indian Mud or Flap-shell Turtle

(Kachbo) -

LR-nt- Lower risk near threatened and LR-Ic- Lower risk least concern






2. Birds (Terrestrial and Aquatic)

Status of terrestrial and aquatic birds was assessed during latter part of winter and summer and reported a total of 38 species belongs to 37 genera and 31 families in the RPA study area (Table 3.22). Habitat specific abundance resulted more contribution was from agriculture and habitation areas; and there is no any permanent aquatic habitat existing within it, therefore during the study period aquatic avifauna was reported from the nearby wetland and reservoir.

Table: 3.22 Overall Status of Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds: RPA Study Areas Sr. No.

Order, Family and Species

Common English Name MS Sch. FG

GALLIRORMES

Phasianidae

1 Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl R I G

ANSERIFORMES

Anatidae

2 Sarkidiornis melanotos Comb Duck R IV A

UPUPIFORMES

Upupidae

3 Upupa epops Common Hoopoe RM IV I

CORACIIFORMES

Coraciidae

4 Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller R IV I

Alcedinidae

5 Alcedo Hercules Common Kingfisher R IV P

Dacelonidae

6 Halcyon smyrnensis White-throated Kingfisher R IV P

Cerylidae

7 Ceryle rudis Lesser Pied Kingfisher R IV P

Meropidae

8 Merops orientalis Green Bee-eater R IV I

CUCULIFORMES






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Cuculidae

9 Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel R IV F

Centropodidae

10 Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal R IV O

PSITTACIFORMES

Psittacidae

11 Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet R IV F

APODIFORMES

Apodidae

12 Apus affinis House(Little) Swift R IV I

STEIGIFORMES

Strigidae

13 Athene brama Spotted Owlet R IV C

COLUMBIFORMES

Columbidae

14 Columba livia Rock Pigeon R IV G

15 Streptopelia tranquebarica Red-collared Dove R IV G

GRUIFORMES

Rallidae

16 Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen R IV A

17 Fulica atra Common Coot R IV A

CICONIFORMES

Scolopacidae

18 Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper R IV A

Charadriidae

19 Vanellus indicus Red-wattled Lapwing R IV I

Falconidae

20 Falco tinnunculus Common Kestral RM IV C






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Phalacrocoracidae

21 Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant R IV A

Ardeidae

22 Ardea cinerea Grey Heron RM IV A

23 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret R IV AI

Threskiornithidae

24 Threskiornis

melanocephalus Black-headed Ibis RM IV A

25 Pseudibis papillosa Black Ibis R IV I

PASSERIFORMES

Corvidae

26 Corvus splendens House Crow R V I

27 Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo R IV I

Muscicapidae

28 Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin R IV I

Sturnidae

29 Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna R IV I

30 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna R IV I

Hirundinidae

31 Hirundo daurica Red-rump Swallow R IV I

Pycnonotidae

32 Pycnonotus cafer Red-vented Bulbul R IV I

Sylviidae

33 Turdoides malcolmi Large Grey Babbler R IV G

Alaudidae

34 Galerida cristata Crested Lark R IV GI

Nectariniidae

35 Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird R IV N






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Passeridae

36 Passer domesticus House Sparrow R IV G

MS= Migratory Status, M= Migratory, R= Resident, RM= Resident migratory; Sch= Schedule as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972; and FG= Feeding Guild, O= Omnivore, G= Granevore, P= Pisivore, C= Carnivore, I= Insectivore, A= Aquatic.

3. Status of Mammals

As discussed with local people, within buffer zone only seven species of mammalian fauna was reported and each belongs to separate family/group. None of the family reported more than one species and showed low species richness (Table 3.23). Since the study area dominated by agriculture habitat, mammalian fauna showed low species richness.

Table: 3.23 Overall Status of Mammals: RPA Study Areas Sr. No.

Scientific Name Species Food Habit

WPA,1972 Status

Bovidae

1 Boselaphus tragocamelus

(Pallas, 1766) Nilgai Herbivore III

Canidae

2 Canis aureus (Linnaeus,

1758) Golden Jackal Omnivore II

Herpestidae

3 Herpestes edwardsii

(E.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire,1818)

Grey Mongoose

Omnivore II

Hyaenidae

4 Hyaena hyaena (Linnaeus,1758)

Striped Hyena Scavenger -

Hystricidae






Sr. No.

Scientific Name Species Food Habit

WPA,1972 Status

5 Hystrix indica (Kerr,1792) Indian

Porcupine Herbivore -

Suidae

6 Sus scrofa (Linnaeus,1758) Wild Boar Herbivore III

Anon. 1972. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Ammended 1991. Natraj Publication, Dehra Dun. 154 p.

3.8.8. Conclusion and Recommendations

The main environmental problems associated with developmental activities are deforestation, land degradation (change in topography, soil erosion), disturbance to hydrological system, water, air and noise pollution which ultimately impact upon the faunal and floral status and ecological systems of the project area. However, occurrence and magnitude of these impacts are entirely depends on project location, mode of operation and technology involved. In general, impact prediction methods argue that the foremost step in impact appraisal must consider and identify project actions that are likely to bring significant changes in the project environment. The present study determined to predict the likely impacts of the present project in the surrounding environment with specific to biological attributes covering habitats/ecosystems and associated biodiversity. Likely impacts identified were categorized into different levels like, direct or primary and indirect or secondary impacts based on the influence of sources of impacts. In addition to it, certain project related activities can improve the surrounding environmental status in terms of improvement in infrastructural facility, natural resource, social and cultural development of the local community. These, changes can be identified as positive impacts of the proposed project. 1. This project not encompasses any designated forest land within it. Construction of

site office and workshop will take place well within project area without taking any additional land and also no new road are proposed to develop to transport raw materials. Therefore project activities will not have any impacts like: loss of true forest habitat, floral species composition and overall faunal diversity.

2. There is no any permanent and larger extent of natural water bodies (perennial rivers, streams and lakes) area present within the project area; and hence, impacts






like loss of aquatic habitats, disturbance to the natural flow and associated aquatic biota was not envisaged. In addition, the water requirement for project operation/establishment will be met through the existing bore well and water for plantations is planned to use rain water stored in the rainwater harvesting tank. Hence, the proposed project does not depend on any natural water bodies to meet its water requirements and therefore no impact on wetland resources and natural water bodies and dependent faunal species are identified.

3. Heavy vehicle movements in and around the project area location expected to increase dust concentration in the area and villages nearest to road. However, extensive greenbelt development along the village roads and other roads in and around the project area with site-specific plant species which can act as bio-filters to reduce the level of pollutant concentration and especially dust emission and noise control and also improve the overall ambient air quality.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

58

Tabl

e: 3

.24

Che

cklis

t And

Abu

ndan

ce (N

o. o

f Pla

nts

in th

e A

rea

Sam

pled

) of P

lant

Spe

cies

Rep

orte

d In

RPA

Stu

dy A

rea

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

1 A

cant

hace

ae

1 Bl

epha

ris l

inar

iaef

olia

Per

s.

Har

an C

haro

Sh

rub

7

7

2 Ju

stic

ia s

impl

ex D

.Don

,. K

ari A

ndhe

di

Her

b

3 3

3 Ju

stic

ia s

p.

- H

erb

11

11

4 N

eura

cant

hus

trin

ervi

us W

t. G

anth

era

Her

b

1 1

5 Bl

epha

ris

repe

ns (V

ahl)

Roth

H

aran

Cha

ro

Her

b

51

51

6 Pe

rist

roph

e bi

caly

cula

ta (R

etz.

) N

ees

Kar

i Adh

edi

Her

b 5

16

21

7 Ba

rler

ia p

rion

itis

L. v

ar. p

rion

itis

Piro

Kan

taSh

erio

H

erb

5

5

8 A

ndro

grap

his

sp.

Kad

iyat

u H

erb

6

6

9 D

ipte

raca

nthu

s pat

ulus

(Jac

q.) N

ees

- H

erb

7 19

26

10

Elyt

rari

a ac

ualis

(L.f.

) Lin

dau

Pat P

atha

ri

Her

b 34

34

11

Lepi

daga

this

trin

ervi

s Wal

l. H

aran

Cah

ro

Her

b 98

91

18

9

12

Just

icia

pro

cum

bens

L.

- H

erb

128

76

204

2 A

mar

anth

acea

e

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

59

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

13

Alte

rnan

ther

a se

ssili

s (L.

) DC

. Ja

r Bha

ji, Ja

r Bha

ngar

o H

erb

9

9

14

Ach

yran

thes

asp

era

L. v

ar. a

rgen

tea

Hk.

f.

And

hedi

, Ang

hedo

H

erb

26

26

15

Am

aran

thus

vir

idis

L.

Tand

aljo

H

erb

63

63

16

Dig

era

mur

icat

a (L

.) M

art.

Kan

jaro

H

erb

74

74

17

Pupa

lia la

ppac

ea (

L.) J

uss.

Zi

pto

Safe

d U

nder

Shr

ub

4 2

6

3 A

ncar

diac

eae

18

Mag

nife

ra in

dica

L.

Am

bo

Tree

5 5

4 A

nnon

acea

e

19

Ann

ona

squa

mos

a L.

Ja

mfa

l Sm

all T

ree

2

2

20

Poly

alth

ia lo

ngifo

lia (S

onn.

) Thw

. A

sopa

lav

Tree

4 4

5 A

pocy

nace

ae

21

Cat

hara

nthu

s ro

seus

(L.)G

.Don

. Ba

rmas

i U

nder

Shr

ub

1

1

22

Ner

ium

indi

cum

Mill

. La

l Kar

en

Shru

b

3 3

23

Car

issa

con

gest

a W

t. K

arm

ada

Tree

18

18

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

60

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

24

Thev

etia

per

uvia

n (P

ers.)

Mer

r. Pi

li K

aren

Sh

rub

7

7

6 A

reca

ceae

25

Phoe

nix

sylv

estr

is (L

.) Ro

xb.

Khe

jur

Tree

6 6

26

Coc

us n

ucife

ra L

. N

aria

l Tr

ee

33

33

7 A

scle

piad

acea

e

27

Cal

otro

pis

proc

era

(Ait.

) R. B

r. -

Shru

b 4

4 8

28

Pent

atro

pis s

pira

lis (F

orsk

.) D

ecne

A

nkad

o C

limbe

r 8

18

26

29

Perg

ular

ia d

aem

ia (F

orsk

.) C

hiov

. C

ham

ar D

udhe

li Tw

iner

9

4 13

8 A

ster

acea

e

30

Ver

noni

a sp

. -

Her

b

4 4

31

Gra

ngea

mad

eras

pata

na (L

.) Po

ir.

Nan

dher

i Gor

akh

Val

H

erb

2

2

32

Laun

aea

proc

umbe

ns (R

oxb)

Ram

.&

Raj.

Utk

anto

H

erb

3

3

33

Sonc

hus

aspe

r Hill

. So

n ch

udi

Her

b

4 4

34

Xant

hium

str

umar

ium

L.

Gad

riyu

H

erb

12

12

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

61

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

35

Pulic

aria

wig

htia

na (D

C.)

Cl.

Sonf

ulki

, Sis

oria

H

erb

10

0 10

0

36

Ast

erac

eae

sp.

- H

erb

10

5 10

5

37

Part

heni

um h

yste

roph

orus

L.

Con

gres

Gas

H

erb

1 1

2

38

Laun

aea

rese

difo

lia (L

.) D

ruce

-

Her

b 2

2 4

39

Echi

nops

ech

inat

us R

oxb.

U

tkan

to

Und

er S

hrub

3

26

29

40

Ver

noni

a ci

nere

a (L

.) Le

ss.

Sahd

evi

Her

b 9

39

48

41

Aca

ntho

sper

mum

his

pidu

m D

C.

- H

erb

11

11

42

Trid

ax p

rocu

mbe

ns L

. Pa

rdes

hi B

hang

ro

Her

b 50

99

14

9

9 Ba

lani

tace

ae

43

Bala

nite

s ae

gypt

iaca

(L.

) Del

. H

ingo

r, In

gori

yo

Smal

l Tre

e 5

11

16

10

Bora

gina

ceae

44

Tric

hode

sma

ampl

exic

aule

Rot

h U

ndha

fuli

Her

b 4

4

11

Cae

salp

inia

ceae

45

Tam

arin

dus

indi

ca L

. A

mba

li Tr

ee

4

4

46

Cas

sia

auri

cula

ta L

. A

val

Shru

b 72

15

1 22

3

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

62

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

47

Cas

sia

fistu

la L

inn.

G

arm

alo

Tree

2 2

48

Cas

sia

tora

Lin

n.

Kun

war

io

Her

b 9

141

150

12

Cap

para

ceae

49

Cad

aba

frut

icos

a (L

.) D

ruce

Ba

tkan

i St

ragg

ling

Shru

b

1 1

50

Cap

pari

s sp.

Th

ikar

i Sm

all T

ree

1

1

51

Mae

rua

oblo

ngifo

lia (F

oeak

.) A

. Ri

ch.

Hem

kand

C

limbe

r 1

6 7

52

Cap

pari

s se

piar

ia L

. K

anth

er

Stra

gglin

g Sh

rub

1

1

53

Cap

pari

s dec

idua

(For

sk.)

Edge

w.

Ker

do,K

erad

a Sh

rub

16

19

35

13

Car

icac

eae

54

Car

ica

papa

ya L

. Pa

ppay

a Tr

ee

16

16

14

Cas

uari

nace

ae

55

Cas

uari

na e

quis

etifo

lia L

. Sh

aru

Tree

2 2

15

Cel

astr

ecea

e

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

63

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

56

May

tenu

s em

argi

nata

(Will

d.) D

. H

ou

Vic

klo

Shru

b 6

22

28

16

Com

bret

acea

e

57

Term

inal

ia c

atap

pa L

. D

eshi

Bad

am

Tree

12

12

17

Com

mel

inac

eae

58

Com

mel

ina

diffu

sa B

urm

.f.Fi

. Sh

ihm

uliu

C

limbe

r

57

57

59

Com

mel

ina

beng

hale

nsis

L.

Mot

u Sh

ishm

uliu

H

erb

70

70

18

Con

volv

ulac

eae

60

Ipom

oea

dich

roa

(R.&

S.) C

hois

y Sa

fed

Panv

ali F

uder

di

Twin

er

1

1

61

Ipom

oea

pes-

tigri

dis

L.

Phot

ial,W

agpa

di

Her

b

3 3

62

Con

volv

ulus

mic

roph

yllu

s (R

oth)

Si

eb.e

x.Sp

r. Sh

ankh

avli

Her

b

16

16

63

Mer

rem

ia a

egyp

tia (L

.) U

rb.

- Tw

iner

75

75

64

Con

volv

ulus

sp.

N

eriv

el

Her

b 1

1 2

65

Rive

a hy

pocr

ater

iform

is C

hois

y Fa

ng

Clim

ber

1 3

4

66

Evol

vulu

s als

inoi

des

(L.)

L. v

ar.

Kar

i San

khav

ail

Gra

ss

3 25

28

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

64

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

al

sino

ides

19

Cuc

urbi

tace

ae

67

Cuc

umis

cal

losu

s (Ro

ttl.)

Cog

n.

Kot

him

du

Clim

ber

1

1

68

Luffa

acu

tang

ula

(L.)

Rox

b.

Turi

yu

Clim

ber

4

4

69

Luffa

cyl

indr

ica

(L.)

M.J.

Roe

m.

Gal

ku,G

hee-

Tura

i C

limbe

r

13

13

70

Cuc

umis

pro

phet

arum

L.

Kan

talo

Indr

avan

C

limbe

r 6

6

20

Cyp

erac

eae

71

Cyp

erus

sp.

-

Sedg

e

17

17

72

Eleo

char

is sp

. -

Gra

ss

6

6

21

Ehre

tiace

ae

73

Cor

dia

sp.

- Sm

all T

ree

4

6

74

Cor

dia

perr

ottr

ii W

ight

Ju

ngli

Gun

di

Tree

1 1

75

Cor

dia

dich

otom

a Fo

rst.

Vad

Gun

do

Tree

2 2

76

Cor

dia

ghar

af (F

orsk

.) E.

& A

. N

ana

Gun

da, G

undi

Tr

ee

1 4

5

22

Elat

inac

eae

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

65

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

77

Berg

ia a

mm

anio

ides

Rox

b.

Jal U

khar

ad

Her

b

2 2

23

Euph

orbi

acea

e

78

Secu

rine

ga v

iros

a (R

oxb.

ex W

illd.

) Pa

x &

Hof

fm

Pich

run,

Saf

edfa

li St

ragg

ling

Shru

b

3 3

79

Kir

gane

lia re

ticul

ata

(Poi

r.) B

aill.

K

ambo

i Sh

rub

4

4

80

Aca

lyph

a in

dica

L.

Vai

chik

ato

Her

b

1 1

81

Secu

rine

ga le

ucop

yrus

(Will

d.)

Mue

ll.-A

rg.

Thum

ari,S

henv

i Sh

rub

4

4

82

Euph

orbi

a pu

lche

rrim

a W

illd.

-

Shru

b

22

22

83

Phyl

lant

hus f

rate

rnus

Web

st.

Bhon

ya A

mli

Her

b

49

49

84

Euph

orbi

a ni

vulia

Buc

h-H

am

Vad

Tho

r Sh

rub

1 67

68

85

Euph

orbi

a ne

riifo

lia L

. Th

or

Shru

b 3

41

44

86

Euph

orbi

a hi

rta

L.

Vad

i Dud

heli

Her

b 5

381

386

87

Dal

echa

mpi

a sc

ande

ns L

. var

. co

rdof

ana

Kha

s Tw

iner

7

4 11

24

Faba

ceae

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

66

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

88

Dal

berg

ia s

p.

Sisa

m

Tree

2 2

89

Teph

rosi

a un

iflor

a Pe

rs.su

bsp.

pe

tros

a -

Her

b

1 1

90

Cas

sia

siam

ea L

am.

Kas

id

Tree

1 1

91

Indi

gofe

ra o

blon

gifo

lia F

orsk

. Zi

l Sh

rub

3

3

92

Del

onix

regi

a (B

oj.)

Gul

moh

ar

Tree

3 3

93

Teph

rosi

a sp

. -

Her

b

7 7

94

Cas

sia

pum

illa

Lam

. Be

thi C

him

ed

Her

b

91

91

95

Indi

gofe

ra ti

ncto

ria

L.

Gar

i Sh

rub

1

1

96

Clit

ora

tern

atea

L.

Gae

ni, B

ibar

i C

limbe

r 4

8 12

97

Rhyn

chos

ia m

inim

a (L

.) D

C. v

ar.

min

ima

Mun

gari

yar

Clim

ber

5 17

9 18

4

98

Aly

sica

rpus

mon

ilife

r (L.

) DC

. var

. m

onili

fer

Nan

o Sa

nerv

o,

Her

b 6

68

74

99

Bute

a m

onos

perm

a (L

amk.

)Tau

h K

esud

o,K

hakh

aro

Tree

7

50

57

100

Der

ris i

ndic

a (L

am.)

Benn

et

Kar

anj

Tree

20

20

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

67

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

101

Gon

iogy

na h

irta

(Will

d.) A

li -

Her

b 47

30

5 35

2

102

Indi

gofe

ra c

ordi

folia

Hey

ne e

x W

illd

Pat G

ari

Her

b 17

3 27

2 44

5

25

Gen

tiana

ceae

103

Enic

oste

ma

axill

are

(Lam

k.) R

oyna

l M

amej

avo

Her

b 31

57

88

26

Lam

iace

ae

104

Leuc

as a

sper

a (W

illd.

) Spr

. K

ubo

Her

b 8

8

105

Oci

mum

gra

tissi

mum

L.

Vad

i Tul

si

Her

b 42

2

44

27

Lyth

race

ae

106

Law

soni

a in

erm

is L

. M

endh

i Sh

rub

9

9

28

Mal

vace

ae

107

Hib

iscu

s ova

lifol

ius

(For

sk.)

Vah

l C

hana

k,Bh

indo

U

nder

Shr

ub

5

5

108

Pavo

nia

zeyl

anic

a C

av.

- H

erb

6

6

109

Abu

tilon

ram

osum

Gui

ll.,P

err.e

t A.

Rich

. -

Und

er S

hrub

3 3

110

Hib

iscu

s ros

a-si

nens

is L

. Ja

sund

Sh

rub

11

11

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

68

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

111

Sida

cor

data

(Bur

m. f

.) Bo

rss

Bhoy

Bal

a H

erb

1 6

7

112

Sida

sp.

- U

nder

Shr

ub

1 5

6

113

Abl

emos

chus

man

ihot

(L.)

Med

ic.

Jang

li Bh

indi

U

nder

Shr

ub

2

2

29

Mel

iace

ae

114

Mel

ia a

zeda

rach

L.

Baka

ni L

imdo

Tr

ee

1

1

115

Aza

dira

chta

indi

ca A

. Jus

s.

Lim

do

Tree

6

21

27

30

Men

ispe

rmac

eae

116

Tino

spor

a co

rdifo

lia R

oxb.

G

ulve

l C

limbe

r 1

1 2

117

Coc

culu

s hi

rsut

us (L

.) D

iels

G

andh

ari,V

evdi

St

ragg

ling

Shru

b 15

14

29

31

Mim

osac

eae

118

Aca

cia

jacq

uem

ontii

Bth

. Ta

l bav

al

Tree

6 6

119

Leuc

aena

leuc

ocep

hala

(Lam

.) Li

so B

avar

Tr

ee

7

7

120

Pith

ecel

lobi

um d

ulce

(Rox

b.) B

th.

Gor

as A

mal

i Tr

ee

1 36

37

121

Aca

cia

leuc

opho

lea

Will

ld.

Har

mo

bava

l Tr

ee

14

41

55

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

69

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

122

Aca

cia

nilo

tica

(L.)

Del

. sub

sp.

in

dica

(Bth

.) Br

enan

D

eshi

Bav

al

Tree

24

86

11

0

123

Pros

opis

julif

lora

(Sw

.) D

C.

Gan

do B

aval

Sm

all T

ree

54

34

88

124

Aca

cia

sene

gal W

illd.

K

her

Tree

18

8 24

3 43

1

32

Mor

acea

e

125

Ficu

s ben

ghal

ensi

s L.

Vad

Tr

ee

4

4

126

Ficu

s sp.

-

Tree

2 2

127

Ficu

s rel

igio

sa L

. U

mar

o Tr

ee

2

2

128

Ficu

s rac

emos

a L.

Pi

paro

Tr

ee

5

5

33

Mol

lugi

niac

eae

129

Mol

lugo

pen

taph

ylla

L.

- H

erb

7

7

34

Mor

inga

ceae

130

Mor

inga

ole

ifera

Lam

. M

itho

Sarg

avo

Tree

1 1

35

Mus

acea

e

131

Mus

a pa

radi

siac

a L.

K

era

Smal

l Tre

e

4 4

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

70

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

36

Myr

tace

ae

132

Euca

lypt

us g

lobu

lus

Labi

ll.

Nilg

iri

Tree

1 1

133

Psid

ium

gua

java

L.

Jayp

hal

Tree

4 4

134

Syzy

gium

cum

ini (

L.) S

kells

Ja

mbu

Tr

ee

10

10

37

Nyc

tagi

nace

ae

135

Boer

havi

a di

ffusa

L.

Sato

di

Her

b 8

9 17

38

Peri

ploc

acea

e

136

Hem

ides

mus

indi

cus

(L.)

Schu

lt.

Dud

heli

Twin

er

1 5

6

39

Poac

eae

137

Den

droc

alam

us s

tric

tus N

ees

Nar

vans

, Bam

boo

Gra

ss

7

7

138

Des

mos

tach

ya b

ipin

nata

(L.)

Stap

f D

arab

G

rass

4 4

139

Erag

rost

is u

niol

oide

s (R

etz.

) Nee

s ex

St

eud.

-

Gra

ss

1

1

140

Het

erop

ogon

con

tort

us (L

.) P.

Be

auv.

ex R

.& S

. K

agad

iu,S

ukhl

i H

erb

32

32

141

Dac

tylo

cten

ium

aeg

yptic

um (L

.) P.

-

Gra

ss

5

5

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

71

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

Be

auv.

142

Dic

hant

hium

ann

ulat

um (F

orak

.) St

apf

Jinja

vo

Gra

ss

45

45

143

Pani

cum

sp.

- G

rass

67

67

144

Echi

noch

loa

sp.

- G

rass

800

800

145

Spor

obol

us h

elvo

lus

(Tri

n.) T

h. D

ur.

et S

ch

- G

rass

3

3

146

Cen

chru

s cili

aris

L.

Dha

man

, Jhi

nu

Dha

mnu

G

rass

7

7

147

Eleu

sine

com

pres

sa (F

orsk

.) A

sche

rs. &

Sch

wei

nf.

- G

rass

7

118

125

148

Erag

rost

is c

iliar

is (L

.) R.

Br.

var.c

iliar

is

Mur

mur

G

rass

20

20

149

Mel

anoc

ench

rus j

acqu

emon

tii J.

& S

. -

Gra

ss

34

134

168

150

Ari

stid

a ad

scen

sion

is L

. su

bsp.

ad

scen

sion

is

Laso

Lam

pdo

Gra

ss

79

796

875

151

Chl

oris

bar

bata

Sw

. Si

yar P

uchh

G

rass

95

14

10

9

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

72

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

152

Cyn

odon

dac

tylo

n (L

.) Pe

rs.

Dhr

ab

Gra

ss

105

1341

14

46

40

Puni

cace

ae

153

Puni

ca g

rana

tum

L.

Dad

am

Smal

l Tre

e

3 3

41

Rham

nace

ae

154

Zizy

phus

mau

ritia

na L

am.

Bor

Tree

3 3

155

Zizy

phus

gla

berr

ima

Sant

. -

Smal

l Tre

e 5

5

156

Zizy

phus

num

mul

aria

(Bur

m. F

.) W

. &

A.

Cha

ni B

or

Und

er S

hrub

20

11

9 13

9

42

Rubi

acea

e

157

Borr

eria

art

icul

aris

(L.f.

) F.N

. Will

. G

anth

iyu

Her

b 7

10

17

158

Borr

eria

str

icta

(L.f.

) -

Her

b 9

129

138

43

Ruta

ceae

159

Mur

raya

koe

nigi

i (L.

) M

itho

Lim

bado

, Kad

i Pa

tta

Smal

l Tre

e

1 1

44

Salv

ador

acea

e

160

Salv

ador

a pe

rsic

a L.

Pi

lu, K

hari

jar

Tree

5 5

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

S

urve

y N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,

Vill

age:

Bah

adur

gadh

, Tal

. & D

ist:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3 D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

73

S.N

o.

Spec

ies

Nam

e / F

amily

Lo

cal N

ame

Life

form

Nea

r Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.5

K

ms.

radi

i)

In a

nd a

roun

d th

e Pr

ojec

t A

reas

(Nr.1

0 K

ms.

radi

i)

Ove

rall

RPA

Pr

ojec

t A

reas

161

Salv

ador

a ol

eoid

es D

ecne

. M

ithi j

ar

Tree

4

4

45

Sapo

tace

ae

162

Man

ilkar

a za

pota

(L.)

van

Roye

n Ra

yan

Tree

10

10

163

Man

ilcar

a he

xand

ra (R

oxb.

)Dub

ard

Chi

ku

Tree

7

27

34

46

Sola

nace

ae

164

Sola

num

sur

atte

nse

Burm

.f.

Bhoy

ring

ni

Her

b 1

1 2

47

Tilia

ceae

165

Triu

mfe

tta rh

ombo

idea

Jacq

. G

ol Z

ipti

Und

er S

hrub

3 3

166

Triu

mfe

tta p

enta

ndra

A.R

ich

Gol

Zip

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3.9 Socio Economic Environment

3.9.1 Introduction

Development of projects goes hand in hand with environmental impact and hence before any project is undertaken the damages in relation to the benefits should be measured. Unfortunately environmental issues are interdisciplinary, interactive, biological and probabilistic and because the information is always deficient, the outcome has a considerable degree of uncertainty or risk. This conflict between development and conservation is difficult to reconcile. Environmental baseline, ecological reconnaissance and environmental impact studies provide databases and quantitative assessment of environmental factors related to development projects. Any developmental activity will influence the socioeconomic conditions of the population in the region and thus the Quality of Life (QOL). Socioeconomic survey is necessary in EIA/EMP report preparation to predict the changes on social and economic status. Hence baseline data for demographic characteristics, education, health, amenities and sensitive locations existing in and around the project area have been studied in the study area. For the study of socioeconomics 10 km radius around the site is selected. The study area is agricultural land. The major language is Gujarati, Hindi and English with an accumulation of different cultures like Hindus, Muslims and the Christians. It is the center of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities

3.9.2 Socio Economics

Village/town wise population, households, Occupation and Literacy status have been collected based on Census, 2011 in the following aspects: 1. Total population 08.Total worker females (main + marginal)

2. Population (0-6 years) 09. Main workers (Persons)

3. Literacy rate (Persons) 10. Marginal workers (Persons)

4. Literacy rate (Males) 11. Main workers (Persons)

5. Literacy rate (Females) 12. Non workers (Persons)

6. Total worker persons (main + marginal) 13. Non workers (Males)

7. Total worker males (main + marginal) 14. Non workers (Females)






3.9.3. Households

A 'household' is usually a group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so. Persons in a household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of unrelated persons live in a census house but do not take their meals from the common kitchen, then they are not constituent of a common household. Each such person was to be treated as separate households. The important link is finding out whether it was a household or not was a common kitchen. There may be one member households, two member households or multi-member households. There are nearly 5906 households are found in the study area. The list of Households is given in table 3.25 .

3.9.4. Population

Village/ town wise population composition as per 2011 census is listed in table 3.25. The male & female population is 14388 and 13565 respectively. The SC and ST population from the total population is 5.8 % & 0.45 % respectively. The summarized data of population distribution is given in Table 3.25 and represented in Figure 3.17.

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3.9.5. Occupational Structure

Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. All persons engaged in 'work' as defined above are workers. Persons who are engaged in cultivation or milk production even solely for domestic consumption are also treated as workers. Occupational structure is divided in to 3 categories viz., Main workers, Marginal workers and Non workers. The distribution data for workers and non-workers is given in Table 3.26 and Fig. 3.18. Main workers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e. 6 months or more) are termed as Main Workers. There are 8545 total main workers in this area. Marginal workers: Those workers who have not worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as marginal workers. The total marginal workers are 1455. Non workers: All workers, i.e., those who have been engaged in some economic activity during the last one-year, but are not cultivators or agricultural laborers or in Household Industry, are 'Other-Workers (OW)'. The type of workers that come under this category of 'OW' include all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, factory workers, plantation workers, those engaged in trade, commerce, business, transport banking, mining, construction, political or social work, priests, entertainment artists, etc. In effect, all those workers other than cultivators or agricultural laborers or household industry workers are other workers. The total Non workers are 17954.

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3.9.6 Literacy

A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding any language has been taken as literate. It is not necessary for a person to have received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard for being treated as literate. People who were blind and could read in Braille are treated to be literates. A person, who can only read but cannot write, is treated as illiterate. All children of age 6 years or less, even if going to school and have picked up reading and writing, are treated as illiterates. The total number of literates and illiterates are 18040 and 9913 respectively (Table 3.27 and Fig.3.19.)*As per 2011 census data.

Table: 3.27 Literacy Status

Sr. No. Name Literate Illiterate

T M F T M F

1 Kajarda 770 490 280 1830 841 989

2 Khirai 826 446 380 203 76 127

3 Rasangpar 641 364 277 193 54 139

4 Songadh 166 85 81 59 25 34

5 Jasapar 668 405 263 304 108 196

6 Navagam 792 474 318 723 262 461

7 Virvadarka 512 312 200 416 160 256

8 Vadharva 708 417 291 366 158 208

9 Manaba 534 323 211 296 117 179

10 Meghpar 1003 533 470 308 124 184

11 Derala 856 471 385 369 155 214

12 Sokhda 511 330 181 363 138 225

13 Bahadurgadh 600 347 253 270 108 162

14 Nava Nagdavas 502 303 199 337 134 203

15 Piludi 305 161 144 186 93 93

16 Rapar 507 290 217 161 60 101

17 Jetpar 3290 1956 1334 1644 649 995

18 Vaghpar 1445 769 676 388 128 260






Sr. No. Name Literate Illiterate

T M F T M F

19 Juna Nagdavas 1215 684 531 579 214 365

20 Gungan 699 418 281 451 194 257

21 Gala 1490 847 643 467 165 302

22 Chikhli 376 206 170 366 180 186

23 Vardusar 74 39 35 55 24 31

24 Fattepar 194 109 85 84 27 57

25 Moti Barar 833 465 368 211 86 125

26 Sultanpur 621 357 264 419 169 250

27 Sapar 472 277 195 319 128 191

Total 20610 11878 8732 11367 4577 6790

Figure: 3.19 Literacy Levels

3.9.7. Amenities

Education, Medical, Water availability, Post & Telegraph, Communication, Banking facilities and Power supply are considered for the study. Village wise list of amenities are given in table 3.28 (as per 2001 Census). Table No 3.28 Basic Amenities detail for study villages covered in 10 km radius (As per census 2011*)

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Education P Primary School M Middle school SS Secondary School SSC Senior Secondary School C College Medical CHW Community Health Worker PHC Primary Health Center PHS Primary Health Sub-Center MCW Maternity Child Welfare TB T.B. Clinic AH Allopathic Hospital D Dispensary FWC Family Welfare Center Water T : Tap W : Well HP : Hand Pump TW : Tube Well R/C : River/Canal T/P/L : Tank/Pond/Lake O : Other Communication Facility PO : Post Office PT : Post and Telegraph Office T : Telephone (landlines) PCO/M: Public Call Office /Mobile (PCO) IC : Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre(CSC) C : Private Courier Facility Transportation B : Bus RS : Railway Station T : Taxi S/R/F : Sea/River/Ferry Service Approach to Village NH : National Highway SH : State Highway DR : District Road PR : Black Topped (Pucca) Road KR : Gravel (kuchha) Roads NW : Navigable Waterways (River/Canal) F : Foothpath





Figure: 3.20 Photograph Showing Socio-Economic Data Collection

3.9.8. Site Specific Studies

The following site specific studies were been conducted in order to study the present Socio- Economic conditions prevailing around the plant site for the establishment of an interactive environment between the residents of the area with the proponent which would be helpful for the proponent for the assessment of the required developments of the area. This study was done by looking and maintaining a good understanding of that locality as well as their socio-Economic status which can help in the assessment of their Socio-Economic status, Costumes, Requirements for the development etc. For such benefits the following site study has been conducted.

3.9.9. Organization And Manpower

Manpower requirements have been assessed keeping in view the degree of automation & computerization envisaged, minimum paper work, round the clock operations etc. The total requirement is 70 employees for the execution of entire project work.

3.9.10. Impacts of The Proposed Project

The industry will provide direct and indirect Employment for many of the local population. It will create employment (70) and helps to improve the social status of the local community.





No Rehabilitation or land acquisition is needed for this industry. This project is not expected to generate any significant public controversy. Workers including casual workers such as truck drivers will be provided with basic amenities like safe water supply, low cost sanitation facilities, first aid, required personal protective equipment’s, etc. Workers will also be provided with sufficient infrastructural facilities including drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, power, easily accessible approach roads, communication, etc. Moreover unit would be carrying out CSR activities in nearby villages in the field of public health and green belt development; which would contribute to improvements the public health in the region to some extent. Other impacts of the proposed expansion project are:

Any industrial growth will improve economic status of the people either directly or indirectly.

Creation of employment generation is an another positive impact anticipated from this plant

The development of infrastructure (roads, lighting etc) may not only helpful for transportation but also to improve aesthetic value of the site.

The proposed green belt plan also generates some employment (labor for plantation development) and provide hygienic environment.

Non- workers comprises of 89 % of the total population in the study area. This intense unemployment fate can be for extent can be reduced.

Labour quarters will be provided for workers in operation phase of plant.

A slight increase in traffic during full-fledged operation would result as workers arrive and depart the site and as materials and equipment are delivered. This temporary traffic increase would represent only small fluctuations within the normal range.





3.10 Traffic Survey

Traffic counts are important to calculate the existing and proposed load on the existing Road due to upcoming expansion of the Project. Project site is located on the road side ofnational highway NH 27. Unit uses this road which passes nearto the project site in Bahadurgadh Village which further connects to State Highway 7 & Morbi on the other side. Thus, traffic survey has been carried out for the route from N.H. 27 near to project site to Morbi. Studied route is shown in figure below:

Figure: 3.21 Image Showing Traffic Surveying Locations

Details regarding the traffic survey are: Traffic counts were collected and recorded in 4 hours intervals. Morning period (pick hours) survey was carried out from 10.00-14.00 hrs. Evening period (pick hours) survey was carried out from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs. Traffic counts observed during the above survey are tabulated below:

N





Table: 3.29 Traffic Count Table

Type of Vehicles

Route-1 N H 27

Timings of Survey (hrs.)

03-04-2017

10.00-14.00 (4 hr.)

16.00-20.00 (4 hr.)

Large Trailer 95 83

Heavy (Bus, Truck, etc) 58 62

Medium (Tractors, light commercial vehicles etc)

40 35

Light (Car, Jeep, Pickup Van etc.)

195 170

3 Wheeler (Rickshaw) 89 73

2 Wheeler (Scooter, motorcycle, cycle etc)

235 270

Environmental Impact Assessment Report M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/P1, N.H. 8A,



Chapter-4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

4.1

CHAPTER - 4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1. Preamble The most important part of Environmental Impact Assessment Report is the Prediction of impacts. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of project developmental activities on environment. Such predictions are overlaid on the baseline status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate scenario of environmental conditions. It helps to prepare the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which is required to be executed during the on-going activities for the existing project as well as for the proposed-expansion project to minimize the adverse impacts on environmental quality. The mathematical models are the best tools to quantitatively describe the cause-effect relationships between sources of pollution and different components of environment. In case, mathematical models are not available or it is not possible to identify/validate a model for a particular situation, predictions could be made through available scientific knowledge and judgments. The environmental impacts can be categorized as either Primary or Secondary. Primary impacts are those, which are linked directly to the project, secondary impacts are those, which are indirectly induced and typically include the effects on social and economic patterns of the surrounding. The impacts assumed/prepared for the proposed-expansion project are based on the assumption that the pollution continues to remain the same during the operation of the project. The proposed-expansion project would create impacts on the environment in two distinct phases.

Temporary or short term effects caused during minor construction phase Long term effects caused during operational phase

Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the proposed-expansion project includes:

Identification of all components of the proposed-expansion project and the environmental impacts that may be caused due to the project.

Evaluation of the impacts i.e. qualitative and quantitative assessment of the impacts.

Communication to the general public, interested parties and controlling authorities.





4.2

The minor construction and operational phase of the proposed-expansion Project comprises of various activities each of which may have an impact on some or other environmental parameters, which have been studied to estimate the impact on the environment.

4.2. Impact Identification Considering that identification of significant environmental impact is essential in the preparation of EIA report, an attempt has been made here through the use of "Activity Effect" matrix.

4.3. Identification Matrix For simplicity the entire project is considered into two phase (i.e. Construction phase & Operation phase). Construction Phase As the project is already well constructed on the site, & there would be hardly any changes in it except the minor construction of installing the new machineries. Hence, impacts identified from this would be very negligible. Operation Phase For identification of impacts, methodology prescribed in TGM of synthetic organic chemical prepared by IL & FS has been used. Impact matrix establishes the significant impacts first & then associated mitigation measures are identified. So, impacts identified as significance are of three types. i.e. high significance, medium significance & low significance. Significance here identified are on the basis of direct impacts & it represents impacts on respective environment considering worst-case scenario before mitigation is applied & therefore provides an understanding of what may happen if mitigation fails or is not effective as predicted. Criteria/Methodology to determine the significance of the identified impacts Following two criteria have been considered to identify significance of impact:

Exceeding Threshold Limit: Significance may increase if a threshold is exceeded. E.g. Particulate matter emissions exceed the permissible threshold.

Effectiveness of mitigation: Significance may increase as the effectiveness of mitigation measures decreases. E.g. control technologies, which may not assure consistent compliance to the requirements.

Frequency of occurrence of event: During performing specific activity continuous / daily (rarely occurrence of an event).





4.3

Impact identification matrix for operation phase is shown in the Table 4.1. Various activities belonging to industrial project have been grouped and arranged in rows. The environmental factors, which are being potentially impacted, have been arranged in columns.

Envi

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4

Tabl

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Iden

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Des

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Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

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ce P

hase

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities

Raw materials handling and storage, access, parking, and

loading/unloading arrangements

Crushing of coal, storage and handling/ Stock piling/fuel

storage F.O., HSD

Chemical reactions of unit processes and unit

operations - Cracking process, Dryers, Reactors,

Distillation units operation, Product separation

and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions

Abstraction of water Ground water)

Storage of Toxic Chemicals

Storage of flammable chemicals

Effluent Generation

Process waste generation

Waste management (fly ash, sludge from water treatment plants,

cooling tower, boiler, ETP etc.

C

ompo

nent

Pa

ram

eter

/ fa

ctor

Soil

Soil

Qua

lity

-

- -

-

-

Re

sour

ces

Fuel

s/ E

lect

rici

ty

-

-

- -

W

ater

W

ater

qua

lity

- -

- -

-

- -

-

Air

A

ir q

ualit

y -

-

-

-

-

Noi

se

-

-

- -

- -

- -

Terr

estr

ial

Flor

a

Effe

ct o

n tr

ees &

sh

rubs

, gra

ss &

flow

ers,

Ef

fect

on

farm

land

-

- -

- -

-

- -

Envi

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Des

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1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




Aqu

atic

Bio

ta

Hab

itat r

emov

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Con

tam

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ion

of

habi

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/ Re

duct

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of a

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biot

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- -

-

-

- -

- -

-

Terr

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Faun

a

Frag

men

tatio

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l hab

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/ D

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f hab

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-

- -

-

- -

- -

Econ

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Gen

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of

tem

pora

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and

perm

anen

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s

- -

- -

- -

-

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T. R

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(Ahm

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4. A

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and

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pres

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incl

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or o

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T. R

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(Ahm

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BET

Acc

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Cha

pter

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ntic

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nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

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7

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pact

Ass

essm

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Des

crip

tion

Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

enan

ce P

hase

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




C

ompo

nent

Pa

ram

eter

/ fa

ctor

Soil

Soil

Qua

lity

- N

D-L

S -

- -

NID

-LS

ND

-LS

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D-L

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ID-L

S N

ID-L

S Re

sour

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Fuel

s/ E

lect

rici

ty

NID

- LS

N

ID-L

S N

D-M

S -

- N

ID-L

S -

- N

ID-L

S N

ID-L

S N

ID-M

S W

ater

W

ater

qua

lity

- -

- -

- N

D-M

S -

- N

D-M

S -

ND

-MS

Air

A

ir q

ualit

y -

NID

-LS

- N

ID-L

S N

ID-L

S -

NID

-LS

NID

-LS

- -

NID

-LS

Noi

se

- N

ID-L

S N

D-M

S -

- -

- -

- -

ND

-MS

Terr

estr

ial

Flor

a

Effe

ct o

n tr

ees &

sh

rubs

, gra

ss &

flo

wer

s, E

ffect

on

farm

land

- -

- N

D-L

S N

D-L

S -

- -

NID

-MS

- -

Envi

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enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

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M/s

. Reb

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Lam

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Surv

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.H. 8

A,Vi

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& D

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T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

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ted

Cha

pter

-4 A

ntic

ipat

ed E

nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

tion

Mea

sure

s 4.

8

Des

crip

tion

Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

enan

ce P

hase

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




Aqu

atic

Bio

ta

Hab

itat

rem

oval

/ C

onta

min

atio

n of

hab

itats

/ Re

duct

ion

of

aqua

tic

biot

a

- N

ID-L

S -

NID

-LS

ND

-LS

- -

- N

ID-M

S -

-

Terr

estr

ial

Faun

a

Frag

men

tatio

n of

te

rres

tria

l ha

bita

ts/

Dis

turb

ance

of

habi

tats

- -

- N

ID-L

S N

ID-L

S -

- -

- -

-

Econ

omy

Gen

erat

ion

of

tem

pora

ry

and

perm

anen

t jo

bs

PD-M

S PD

-MS

PD-H

S -

- -

- -

- -

PD-H

S

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

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inat

es

Surv

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1, N

.H. 8

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llage

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adur

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Mor

bi, G

ujar

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T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-4 A

ntic

ipat

ed E

nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

tion

Mea

sure

s 4.

9

Tabl

e: 4

.3 A

bbre

viat

ions

Use

d in

the

Tabl

e ab

ove

With

Mag

nitu

de

Ta

ble:

4.4

Impa

ct Q

uant

ific

atio

n

Des

crip

tion

Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

enan

ce

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




C

ompo

nent

Pa

ram

eter

/ fa

ctor

Impa

ct T

ype

Ass

igne

d Po

ints

Im

pact

Typ

e Si

gnif

ican

ce

Ass

igne

d Po

ints

N

(D):

Neg

ativ

e D

irec

t -3

H

S: H

igh

Sign

ifica

nce

3

N (I

D):

Neg

ativ

e In

dire

ct

-2

MS:

Med

ium

Si

gnifi

canc

e 2

P (D

): Po

sitiv

e D

irec

t +1

LS

: Low

Si

gnifi

canc

e 1

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Surv

ey N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,Vi

llage

: Bah

adur

gadh

, Ta

luka

& D

istr

ict:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-4 A

ntic

ipat

ed E

nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

tion

Mea

sure

s 4.

10

Des

crip

tion

Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

enan

ce

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




Soil

Soil

Qua

lity

- -3

*1

- -

- -2

*1

-3*1

-

-3*1

-2

*1

-2*1

Reso

urce

s Fu

els/

Ele

ctri

city

-2

*1

-2*1

-3

*2

- -

-2*1

-

- -2

*1

-2*1

-2

*2

Wat

er

Wat

er q

ualit

y -

- -

- -

-3*2

-

- -3

*2

- -3

*2

Air

A

ir q

ualit

y -

-2*1

-

-2*1

-2

*1

- -2

*1

-2*1

-

- -2

*1

Noi

se

- -2

*1

-3*2

-

- -

- -

- -

-3*2

Terr

estr

ial

Flor

a

Effe

ct o

n tr

ees &

sh

rubs

, gra

ss &

flo

wer

s, E

ffect

on

farm

land

- -

- -3

*1

-3*1

-

- -

-2*2

-

-

Aqu

atic

Bio

ta

Hab

itat r

emov

al/

Con

tam

inat

ion

of

habi

tats

/ Re

duct

ion

of

aqua

tic

- -2

*1

- -2

*1

-3*1

-

- -

-2*2

-

-

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Surv

ey N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,Vi

llage

: Bah

adur

gadh

, Ta

luka

& D

istr

ict:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-4 A

ntic

ipat

ed E

nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

tion

Mea

sure

s 4.

11

Des

crip

tion

Ope

ratio

n an

d M

aint

enan

ce

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11

12

13

14

ENVIRONMENT

Project Activities




storage F.O., HSD




and refinement

Process Emission

Flue Gas Emissions




Effluent Generation




biot

a

Terr

estr

ial

Faun

a

Frag

men

tatio

n of

te

rres

tria

l ha

bita

ts/

Dis

turb

ance

of

habi

tats

- -

- -2

*1

-2*1

-

- -

- -

-

Econ

omy

Gen

erat

ion

of

tem

pora

ry

and

perm

anen

t jo

bs

+1*2

+1

*2

+1*3

-

- -

- -

- -

-1*3

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Surv

ey N

o. 1

32/P

1, N

.H. 8

A,Vi

llage

: Bah

adur

gadh

, Ta

luka

& D

istr

ict:

Mor

bi, G

ujar

at.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-4 A

ntic

ipat

ed E

nvir

onm

enta

l Im

pact

s &

M

itiga

tion

Mea

sure

s 4.

12

The

mag

nitu

de o

f im

pact

s is

cal

cula

ted

to o

btai

n si

ngle

num

ber r

epre

sent

ing

the

tota

l eff

ects

that

will

be

occu

rred

due

to e

ntir

e pr

ojec

t af

ter

tota

l exp

ansi

on. B

ased

on

the

proj

ect a

ctiv

ity &

tech

nica

l pro

file

of th

e pr

ojec

t it i

s co

nsid

ered

that

phy

sica

l env

iron

men

t will

be

affe

cted

the

mos

t i.e

. aro

und

50%

out

of t

he 1

00%

. Whe

reas

, the

bio

logi

cal e

nvir

onm

ent w

ill b

e af

fect

ed m

oder

atel

y i.e

. 30%

& s

ocia

l en

viro

nmen

t will

be

affe

cted

min

imal

ly i.

e. 2

0%.

Ta

ble:

4.5

Impa

ct M

agni

tude

of t

he P

roje

ct

Envi

ronm

ent

Cum

ulat

ive

Scor

e fo

r eac

h at

trib

ute,

Si

Rela

tive

Impo

rtan

ce o

f ea

ch c

ompo

nent

, W

i (%

)

Cum

ulat

ive

sign

ifica

nce

of Im

pact

( S

i x W

i ) /

100

Phys

ical

Soil

-15

-79

50

-39.

5 Re

sour

ces

-20

Wat

er

-18

Air

-1

2 N

oise

-1

4

Biol

ogic

al

Terr

estr

ial

Flor

a -1

0 -2

5 30

-7

.5

Aqu

atic

Bio

ta

-11

Terr

estr

ial F

auna

-4

So

cial

Ec

onom

y 4

4 20

0.

8

100

- 4

6.2

As

show

n in

Tab

le N

o. 4

.5,

the

cum

ulat

ive

valu

e of

sig

nific

ance

of

the

proj

ect,

in t

erm

s of

the

im

pact

on

the

envi

ronm

ent,

with

m

itiga

tion

mea

sure

s w

orks

out

to b

e (-)

46.

2.


M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, NH-8A,

Village: Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist. Morbi, Gujarat.


Chapter-4: Env. Impacts & Mitigation Measures 4.13

4.5. Impacts on Environment during Minor Construction Phase & Mitigation Measures

During minor construction phase of the expansion project, activities like excavation, grading, transportation & storage of construction material, civil construction, mechanical fabrication & erection will be carried out at the minimum level because there are no major changes to occur for the proposed-expansion plant except installation of few new types of machinery. During construction phase, major impacts anticipated will be increase in dust contamination and noise. However, these impacts will be limited up to construction period only. Impacts during construction phase and its mitigative measures are given in Table 4.6.

Table: 4.6 Construction Phase: Impacts & Its Mitigation Measures

Attributes Activities and Impact Mitigative Measures Land Activity :Removal of top soil

and excavated earth Impact: Short term negative minor impacts due to grading, excavation, etc.

There will be very less impact on land due to construction activities because unit is already existing which requires very less civil work for the proposed expansion

Air Activity: Mechanical fabrication Impact: Short term negative impact due to dusting during erection & transportation activities.

Barrier sheet will be provided to avoid dispersion of dust in surrounding area. Mask, helmet, goggles etc. are already provided to workers.

Noise Activity: Erection activities may generate noise from equipment and from transport vehicles. Impact :Short term negative impacts due to various fabrication & erection activities

Maintenance of vehicles, equipment with proper civil planning will reduce increase in noise levels. Mechanical fabrication, erection and related transportation activities will be carried out during day times only. Personal protective equipment’s like ear plug and ear muff are also provided

Water Activity: Sewage generation may affect the soil and surface water if discharged without management. Impact :Short term negative impacts due to water consumption and sewage generation & disposal

Water requirement will be fulfilled by Narmada water pipeline. Sewage will be treated into sewage treatment plant. Good construction practices will be adopted to minimize water wasting and pollution. All the measures will be taken to prevent any type of water contaminations.

Socio- Activity: mechanical Temporary employment will be






Attributes Activities and Impact Mitigative Measures economy fabrication & erection

activities for expansion will generate employment for the local 10 people (direct impact). Also, some vendors (indirect impact) may come up in the area to serve the workers. Impact : Short time positive impact due to temporary Employment generation

generated due to transportation, fabrication etc. which will help in improving socio-economic level of engaged people.

Ecology Activity: The local flora and fauna will be affected due to construction activities. Impact :Long term positive impact due to greenbelt development

Greenbelt development is already done very well. This will have positive impacts on local flora-fauna and also will act as absorbent of air pollution and noise. Will help in reducing soil erosion.

4.6. Impacts on Environment during Operational Phase & Mitigation Measures

The unit already exists where in currently very small quantity of production is carried out. The plant consists of the required machineries & there are impacts occurring due to this which are quite negligible. These negligible impacts are mitigated thoroughly though the required pollution controls systems respectively, following the norms of the regulatory bodies. These impacts may increase in value for proposed-expansion project which might occur after full-fledged expansion comes in operation.

4.6.1. Land Environment

During operation activity the impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soil causes direct and indirect effect on soil. For this, all the necessary air pollution control system has been provided in existing and keep continue after the proposed expansion. So that there will not be any adverse impact on soil. There will be no adverse effect of wastewater on soil since the treated effluent generated from the ETP is evaporated in an evaporator and continue the same after expansion. All necessary control steps/measures has been provided in existing plant for handling, storage and disposal of solid/ hazardous waste generated. Industry has also developed greenbelt within the premises which prevent soil erosion which may change the landuse






pattern of that area. Thus, there will not be any significant impact on land environment.

4.6.2. Water Environment

Domestic wastewater generated will be treated in STP and treated water will be reuse in Gardening after proposed expansion. The final treated industrial effluent from ETP will be evaporated in an evaporator and condensate water will be reused in industrial activities after proposed expansion. Pucca flooring is done in ETP area to avoid any type of leakage that can be percolated into soil and contaminated ground water. Thus, there will not be any adverse impact on ground water as well as Surface water during operation phase.

4.6.3. Noise Environment

There will be chances of increase in noise level due to the operation of plant and machineries for manufacturing activities, utility operations and transportation of products, raw materials and fuel. Exposure to continuous and extensive noise at a level higher than 85 dBA may lead to hearing loss. Continuous hearing loss differs from person to person with the level, frequency and duration of the noise exposed. Negative effects of noise on human beings are generally of a physiological and psychological nature. Hearing losses are the most common effects among the physiological ones. Blood pressure increases, heart beat accelerations, appearance of muscle reflexes, sleeping disorders may be considered among the other physiological effects. The psychological effects of noise are more common compared to the psychological ones and they can be seen in the forms of annoyance, stress, anger and concentration disorders as well as difficulties in resting and perception. Main source of noise in proposed plant is D. G. Set. However, the same will be stand by and operated only in case of main power failure. Proper and timely lubrication, oiling and maintenance is carried out for all plant and machineries. Thus, there will not be any major source of higher noise generation which can be propagated in vicinity. Ear plugs and ear muffs are provided to the workers working in high noise area. Greenbelt will act as a barrier to the spread of noise in the vicinity. Regular noise monitoring will be carried out at the prominent place in the premises. As far as the noise that will be generated due to the transportation is concerned, the same will be minimized through transportation only in day time and by maintaining transportation vehicles properly.






4.6.4. Geo-Hydrology

There should be proper collection and handling of effluent to avoid any leakages and spillages. It is recommended to provide pucca flooring in the process area as well as in chemical storage area. Chemical storage area is to be provided with dyke wall to control or stop the effluent discharge on land which may contaminate soil. Industry should explore the possibility of reuse/recycle and other cleaner production options for reduction of waste and to conserve fresh water. Specific mitigation as the creation of sediment retention basins or planting of rapidly growing vegetation to improve the moist condition of soil and control soil erosion. To perform rain water harvesting system for ground water recharge purpose as it is simple, economical and eco friendly. It reduce run off ground water pollution and soil erosion.

4.6.5. Ecology

There is no sanctuary and national park within the 10 km area from the proposed project site. Also no rare and endangered flora and fauna have been reported during study in 10 km area surrounding to the project site. Proposed-expansion project will be carried out in the land of the existing industrial premises and no vegetation will be required to be cleared. Chances of adverse effect on ecology due to the proposed-expansion project may be occurred due to air pollution caused by flue gases emission. However, unit has existing adequate environmental management systems and the same will be efficiently operated during the operation of expanding project. Regular monitoring of various parameters will be carried out. Thus, there will not be any adverse impact occurred on surrounding ecology due to the proposed-expansion project. Greenbelt development will have positive impact on flora and fauna.

4.6.6. Occupational Health

Several health related issues can be occurred with the workers of chemical industries due to long term exposure in dusting, noisy area, handling of some hazardous chemicals, gaseous emissions etc. In the proposed-expansion unit, drinking water and sanitation facilities are provided to workers. All the necessary personal protective equipment’s are provided for the respective works. The unit has provided such arrangements to minimize manual handling of chemicals and hazardous wastes. Regular health check-ups are carried out of all the workers and record is maintained for the same. Medical, fire and safety trainings are given time-to-time. Moreover, unit has provided proper environmental management system and operates the same efficiently. Thus, there will not be any possibility of adverse impact on workers’ health & the same shall be continued further with the






upcoming expansion of the project.

4.6.7. Socio-Economic Environment

Proposed-expansion project will have long term positive impact on socio-economic environment due to generation of direct employment for about 70 People (exiting 60workers + Proposed 10 workers). Preference will be given to the local people from the nearby villages as per the requirement. In addition, secondary job will be increased because of the day-to-day needs with the upcoming expansion of the project. This will increase the employment opportunity in the area as well as improve the living standard of the people in the area which also will help in improving educational, medical, health and sanitation awareness in the people. Resident as well as local employees will get benefited by facilities like drinking water, sanitation, first aid etc. provided by client. Apart from these direct impacts of the project, nearby small scale laghu udhyog will be encouraged. Moreover, unit carries out CSR activities in the nearby area in the field of health, sanitation, medical aids, educational aids and contribution in infrastructural development which has beneficial impacts on socio-economic environment.

4.6.8. Air Environment

It is envisaged that during the operation phase impacts on air would arise due to the fugitive emission mainly from operation of boiler, thermic fluid heater and occasionally from D. G. set. It is expected that about 90 % soft floor workers working in the area may be affected. However, the industry takes precautionary measures to avoid release of fugitive emissions. Even though Unit has installed cyclone separator followed by bag filter for stack attached to boiler & Thermic fluid heater. The significant pollutants identified due to flue gas emissions are PM, NO2 and SO2. There will not be any process gas emission from the resin manufacturing. From the drying process of laminated sheet, there is release of methanol which is condensed by condenser. There will be chances of fugitive emission from the manufacturing process and storage, handling and transportation of raw materials and products. Unit takes adequate measures to control fugitive emissions as described in Chapter-2. Thus, the study of impacts for the fugitive & stationary emissions have been conducted to assess the potential impacts as well as to cite the efficiency of planned mitigation measures and suggested further mitigation measures. Impacts of emissions on air quality have been evaluated using dispersion model (AERMOD) which are described below; Input data of Flue gas stack The proposed unit will operate Steam Boilers & Thermic Fluid Heater to generate energy required during manufacturing process. The details of flue gas stack are given in Table 4.7.






Table: 4.7 Details of Flue Gas Emissions after Total Expansion

Details Of Flue Gas Emissions after Total Expansion

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Height of the stack In meter


APC System

Expected Pollutant

GPCB Limit

1 Steam Boiler

(4 TPH)(1 no.)

40 m

Briquettes/ Lignite – 3.85

MT/Day Cyclone

Separator followed by

Bag Filter SPM SO

2

NO2

As per GPCB Norms

SPM 150

mg/Nm3

SO2

100

ppm NO

2 50

ppm

2


(10 Lakh Kcal/hr.)(1no.)


MT/Day

3 Steam Boiler

(4 TPH)(1 no.)


MT/Day

Cyclone Separator


4 D.G. Set

(250 KVA) 10 m

HSD 50 Litre/Hr.

N.A.

Note: D.G. Set will be used only in case of power failure. Input data: Stack Identification : Boiler & Thermic Fluid Heater Stack Stack Height : 40.0 m Vent Diameter : 1.0 m Flow rate : 7.075 m3/sec Exit stack gas velocity : 9.01 m/s Exit gas temperature : 170⁰C Ambient temperature : 25⁰C

Table: 4.8 Emissions with & without the air pollution control measures

Pollutants With APCM Particulate Matters 0.71 gm/sec

Sulfur Dioxide 0.34 gm/sec Nitrogen Oxide 0.57 gm/sec

Primary Meteorological Data: Primary meteorological data have been used for AERMOD. The said primary data is attached as Annexure-4.






Assessment of Impact: The Gaussian model is used to predict the centerline ground level concentrations of suspended particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the surrounding study area. The prediction is done in relation to the source strength and meteorological conditions for the study period.

The centerline ground level concentrations for Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides in the study area for all the stability conditions are calculated for the maximum emission load. For the calculations, meteorological data like average wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, precipitation, dry bulb temperature, cloud cover, ceiling height for the period March 2017 to May 2017 and emission rate of PM10, SO2 & NO2 and height & diameter of the stack is considered. Predicted ground level concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NO2 are presented in the Figure 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and Table 4.6, 4.7 & 4.8.






Figure: 4.1 Ground Level Concentration of PM10






Figure: 4.2 Ground Level Concentration of SO2






Figure: 4.3 Ground Level Concentration of NO2






Table: 4.9 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of PM10

Note: * Downwind direction

Table: 4.10 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of SO2

Note: * Downwind direction

Sr. No.

Monitoring Stations

Distance (km)

Direction

Existing monitored

maximum PM10 concentration

μg/m3

Predicted PM10 Concentration

(μg/m3)

Total PM10 Concentrations implementation of the proposed

project μg/m3

1 Project site -- -- 70.94 0.7 71.64 2 Bahadurgadh 2.51 SW 76.28 2.0 78.28 3 Sokhada 2.65 W 85.79 0.4 86.19 4 Vadharva* 3.36 NNE 88.24 0.3 88.54 5 Rapar* 5.99 E 55.12 2.0 57.12 6 Jetpar 8.43 ESE 80.45 1.0 81.45 7 Maliya 8.05 NW 88.47 0.0 88.47 8 Rasangpar 7.04 WNW 68.77 0.0 68.77

Sr. No.

Monitoring Stations Distance Direction

Existing monitored

maximum SO2 Concentration

μg/m3

Predicted SO2 Concentration

(μg/m3)

Total SO2 Concentrations implementation of the proposed

project μg/m3







Table:: 4.11 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of NO2

Note: ** Downwind direction After implementation of the proposed-expansion project, these concentrations are found to be well below the permissible NAAQs norms for rural/residential zone and Industrial zone. Therefore, the proposed activity for expansion will not have any adverse impact on the air environment.

4.6.9. Existing Traffic & Vehicular Pollution

Traffic survey has been carried out on road at project site from NH 8A/NH 27near to project site. Based on the traffic survey hourly vehicular traffic has been calculated. Considering worst case scenario, average number of vehicles observed during 4 hours has been taken as hourly counts. Passenger Car Unit (PCU) has been calculated by applying PCU factor. Proposed-expansion load of trucks due to the movement of raw materials, fuel and products has been calculated. A design capacity of road has been taken from the Indian Road Congress. Assessment of Proposed-expansion traffic load is given below in Table 4.8. From the above table, it can be concluded that even for considering the worst case; there will be minor increase in vehicular load due to the Proposed-expansion project. However, the total traffic load even after the Proposed-expansion project will be very low compare to the design capacity of roads. Adequate parking arrangements are provided within the industrial premises. As no major increase in traffic due to the Proposed-expansion project, there will be less chance in increase in vehicular pollution. However, unit will take adequate measures by instructing transporter for using only PUC certified trucks/vehicles and carrying out

Sr. No.

Monitoring Stations Distance Direction

Existing monitored

maximum NO2 Concentration

(μg/m3)

Predicted NO2 Concentration

(μg/m3)

Total NO2 Concentrations implementation of the proposed

project (μg/m3)







regular service and maintenance of them.

Table: 4.12 Assessment of Proposed Traffic Load

Type of Vehicles

Route-1 NH 8B PCU Factor as

per Indian Road Congress

Average Vehicles Per Hour (Worst

Case)

Equivalent PCU

(Passenger Car Unit) per hour

Large Trailer 89 400.5 4.5 Heavy (Bus, Truck, etc) 60 180.0 3 Medium (Tractors, light commercial vehicles etc) 37.5 56.3 1.5

Light (Car, Jeep, Pick up Van etc.) 182.5 182.5 1

3 Wheeler (Rickshaw) 81 81.0 1 2 Wheeler (Scooter,

motorcycle, cycle etc) 252.5 126.3 0.5

Total PCU/hr 1027 Width of Road (m) 21

Design PCU per hour 4200 Existing PCU per hour 1027

Proposed Load (Trucks/day) 3 Proposed PCU per day 9

As a Worst Scenario taken Proposed PCU per day as

PCU per hour 9

Total PCU per hour after the Proposed Project 1036





Chapter-5: Analysis of Alternatives 5.1

CHAPTER - 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1. Introduction Alternative analysis is the process of analyzing the project’s location for suitability of basic necessities to operate the plant safely; this analysis also covers the environmental aspect of pollution prevention and improvement in quality of life near to the project vicinity. The project alternative is the course of action in pace of another, that would meet the same purpose and need, but which would avoid or minimize negative impacts and enhance project benefits. Such projects may result in specific impacts which can be avoided or mitigated by adherence to certain predetermined performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. Alternative approaches may therefore be more effective in integrating environmental and social concerns into the project planning process.

5.2. Project Details M/s. Rebecca Laminates is a proposed-expansion project involved into manufacturing of decorative laminated sheets and various types of resins [(Phenol Formaldehyde Resin (500 MT/month), Melamine Formaldehyde Resin (500 MT/month) and Urea formaldehyde Resin (500 MT/month)] at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat – 363642.

Resin manufacturing activities falls under 5(f) category – Synthetic organic chemicals industry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk drugs and intermediates excluding drug formulations; synthetic rubbers; basic organic chemicals, other synthetic organic chemicals and chemical intermediates) and therefore prior EC is required for the Proposed-Expansion.

5.3. Site Alternative The project site is in proximity of Morbi District of Gujarat State and the fact is that the proposed expansion project is to be done within the existing project area. Project proponent is very well familiar with the surrounding environment; therefore, it becomes easy for the unit to set up, operate & maintain the project on above said location.

The other supporting features are briefly summarized hereunder:

Availability of adequate land; Availability of all basic facilities like infrastructure, communication, transportation, medical facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled manpower, raw materials, road network etc.

Proximity of market; Nearest town Morbi is 21 km away from the project site which is very well connected with other parts of the country by road & rail;





Chapter-5: Analysis of Alternatives 5.2

No R & R will be required; Easy availability of manpower; No national park or wildlife habitats fall within 10 km radial distance from the

project site. The location of project is best suited to expand the manufacturing activities. So no

alternative for site is analyzed.

5.4. Alternative for Technologies Table 5.1 Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives

Sr. No.

Particular Proposed technologies Alternatives

1 Water

Wastewater treatment plant consisting of primary treatment units followed by evaporator. Domestic wastewater will be treated in STP.

ETP is adequate to achieve zero discharge.

2 Air Cyclone separator followed by Bag filter.

Proposed APCM is adequate to keep emissions within limit.

3

Solid/ Hazardous

waste

Solid & Haz. Waste is stored in separate storage area and Haz. Waste finally disposed to approved TSDF site, reuse of waste & disposal by selling to registered recycler.

As disposal facilities are safe and also guided by authority. No new changes are required for switching on to other alternative


M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, N.H. 8A,


T. R. Associates (Ahmedabad) NABET Accredited Chapter-6 Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1

CHAPTER – 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1. Introduction

Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to characterize and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. All monitoring strategies and programs have reasons and justifications which are often designed to establish the current status of an environment or to establish trends in environmental parameters. In all cases the results of monitoring will be reviewed and analyzed statistically. Environmental monitoring program is designed to understand how the environment changes over time. Therefore, regular monitoring program of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the environment. The objectives of environmental monitoring program are:

To verify the results of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to new development;

To follow the trend of parameters which have been identified as critical; To check or assess the efficiency of the pollution control measures; To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact

assessment study, do not become critical through the commissioning of new installations;

To check assumption made with regards to the development and to detect deviations in order to initiate necessary measures; and

To establish a database for future Impact Assessment Studies for new projects.

6.2. Environmental Monitoring Program

The attributes, which merit regular monitoring, are air quality both at source and ambient atmosphere, water and wastewater quality, noise levels, ecological preservation, greenbelt development, socio-economic aspects, etc. The Post Project Monitoring program is given below in Table 6.1.





6.2

Table: 6.1 Environmental Monitoring Program

Sr. No.

Location Particulars Monitoring Frequency

Parameters

1

Air Pollution A Stacks Monitoring (All Stacks) Twice in a year SO2, NO2, PM

B Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

(2 Locations within premises) Twice in a year

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, Volatile

Organic Compound

C Work area monitoring

(2 Locations in process plant) Twice in a year

Volatile Organic Compounds

2

Water and Wastewater Quality A Raw water

i Narmada pipeline water

(Intake source) Twice in a year As per IS 10500

B Effluents

i Industrial effluent

(Untreated & Treated)

Daily pH, TDS

Monthly General parameters

ii Domestic effluents

(Untreated & Treated) Daily pH

Monthly pH, BOD, SS, COD

3

Ambient Noise Levels

i All Prominent places within premises Twice in a year --

4 Soil (1 within the premises and 1 from

vicinity) Once in a year General parameters

5 ETP sludge and evaporation residue Twice in a year General parameters 6 Safety Audit Once in Two years All safety aspects

7 Occupation health (medical checkups) Pre, post and regular All relevant test

according to working profile

8 Greenbelt development Periodic Survival rate and

growth


M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, N.H. 8A,Village:



6.3

Table: 6.2 Budget for Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan

Particulars Quantity Frequency of Monitoring

Parameters Total Budget (INR)

Stack Monitoring All flue gas

stack

Twice in a year or as per EC and

CCA

PM, SO2, NO2 or specified by GPCB

in their consent

Approx. 20,000/Year

Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Minimum 2 location within

the premises

Twice in a year or as per EC and

CCA

PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 or

specified by GPCB in their consent

Approx. 35,000/Year

Work zone fugitive

monitoring

2 to 3 locations

Twice in a year Dust VOC

Approx. 12,000/Year

Waste water Analysis

ETP inlet and outlet

Daily pH, COD, TDS,

TSS On site by Party

ETP outlet Monthly As per GPCB

consent

Ambient Noise --- Twice in a year -- Approx.

2,000/Year

Soil Analysis 1 within the

premises and 1 from vicinity

Once in a year -- Approx.

3,000/Year

ETP waste 1 sample Twice in a year -- Approx.

3,000/Year

Occupation health 70 people Pre, post and

regular Medical Checkups

Approx. 60,000/Year

TOTAL Approx.

1,35,000/Year

6.3. Infrastructural Requirement Unit provides effluent treatment plant for treatment of industrial effluent respectively. Unit has also installed small laboratory for analysis of effluent for basic parameters like pH, COD, TDS regularly. In addition to this, regular monitoring is carried out through NABL approved laboratory. For the medical facilities, first aid boxes are provided at prominent places in the premises and also one MBBS doctor is appointed for periodical visit in the plant. Moreover, unit has tied-up with nearby hospital for medical assistance in case of any emergency. Unit maintains the medical records of all workers.


M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/Paiki 1, N.H. 8A,Village:



6.4

6.4. Documentation and Reporting All the data and reports of monitoring of all parameters as stated in monitoring program are properly maintained and timely reviewed by management for taking corrective or preventive actions. Monitoring reports are regularly submitted to the concerned authorities as per their requirements.

6.5. Corporate Environment Policy Project proponent is presently involved in business of the Laminated Sheets & Resins and understand their responsibilities towards community as well environment along with doing business. They believe in sustainable development and therefore are providing adequate environmental control and management system in unit and will regularly and efficiently operate the same. Unit has prepared environment policy duly approved by directors prescribing standard operating procedures to bring into focus any deviation/violation of environmental or forest norms/conditions. This policy is displayed at various prominent places in the premises and all the employees are educated about the same which will be continued further. For performing all the environmental management activities and operating environmental management systems efficiently, unit has established Environmental Management Cell governed by director as mentioned below.

Environmental Management Cell:

Director

Manager

Supervisor

Helper




T. R. Associates (Ahmedabad) NABET Accredited Chapter-7 Additional Studies

7.1

CHAPTER - 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

A. PUBLIC CONSULTATION

All the aspects of the TORs are incorporated in the draft EIA/EMP report, the same has been submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for conducting public hearing/public consultation as per EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments. Minutes of Public Consultation/Public Hearing will be attached as Annexure – 15.

B. RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY

The said study report is presented in next page.

C. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R & R ACTION PLAN

The socio-economic study of the study area is carried out and details are presented in the Chapter-3. It may be noted that the proposed-expansion project is to be established on Non Agricultural land. The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of villagers/people will take place. Therefore, the R&R (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) policy/plan is not undertaken. However, the direct financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people will be preferred and the proposed budgets for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities are summarized in Chapter- 8.

7.1 Risk Assessment 1. Overview of Project

M/s. Rebecca Laminates is proposing to expand their manufacturing capacity from existing 125 MT/Month to 1500 MT/Month which includes manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H. 8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Taluka and District: Morbi, Gujarat. The existing project site is highly developed with all basic infrastructure facilities such as proximity to man power, electricity, water supply, transportation, telecommunication systems etc. Existing project site is 0.02 km away from national highway no. 8A which is well connected to other state highways as well as national highway.





7.2

Total cost of proposed expansion will be approximately 81 Lacs Major plant machinery are storage tanks, reactors (MOC: MS), utilities mainly Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH), Steam Boiler and Cooling Towers. Hazardous chemicals mainly Phenol, Formaldehyde (37%), Methanol stored and used in the process for manufacturing resins. No other hazardous chemical will be used for proposed expansion.

2. Surrounding Area

The existing unit is located in village: Bahadurgadh. Existing unit is surrounded by other resin manufacturing units. There is no other major inorganic/organic chemical manufacturing unit located within 1 km radius from existing location. The Google image showing existing unit is given in Chapter: 2 Figure No.: 2.2. The nearest village is having population 839 located at 1 km in East South East direction from project site. The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of population will take place. There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) & Eco-sensitive area notified under the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 exists within 10 km radius areas from the project site.

3. Objective and Scope

The main objective of risk assessment study is to propose a comprehensive but simple approach to carry out risk analysis and management of industrial prototype hazard. Risk Assessment (QRA) techniques used world-over to determine risk posed to people who work inside or live near hazardous facilities, and to aid in preparing effective emergency response plans by delineating a Disaster Management Plan (DMP) to handle onsite and offsite emergencies.

4. Scope of the Study

Hazard Identification - Identifying sources of accidents involving release of hazardous material in the atmosphere and the various ways (that is scenarios) they could occur.

Consequence Assessment - Estimating the probable zone of impact of accidents as well as the scale and/or probability of damages with respect to human beings and plant equipment and other structures.

Accident Frequency Assessment - Computation of the average likelihood of accidents.

Risk Estimation - Combining accident consequence and frequency to obtain risk distribution within and beyond a process plant.

5. Risk Analysis Methodology

Information on Location, Layout, Process Parameters Hazard Identification Quantification of Hazards





7.3

Select Most Credible Scenario which can culminate into an accident out of several major and minor.

Select Worst Case Scenario which has the highest potential to cause an accident of maximum damage

Estimate Consequences: in the plant in the form of fire, explosion and toxic effects

Estimate Frequency of Occurrence Estimate effect of damage Estimate the Risk: Area of impact due to consequences or event occurs each time.

7.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA) is a collective term that encompasses all activities involved in identifying hazards and evaluating risk at facilities and to propose risk control measures so that risks to employees, the public, or the environment are controlled within the organization’s risk tolerance. The Hazard identification and risk analysis is used to identify possible accidents and estimate their frequency and consequences. While identifying hazards only those areas of plants having potential risk are used further for risk analysis. Hazard is considered as characteristic of system/plant/process that presents potential for an accident. Hence, all the components of a system/plant/process are thoroughly examined to assess their potential for initiating or propagating an unplanned event/sequence of events, which can be termed as an accident.

1. Hazard Identification Method

Each stage of manufacturing Resin possesses hazards. Hazard identification method used or the proposed plant is given below. Identification of major hazardous units based on Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 of Government of India (as amended in 2000); and Preliminary Process Hazard Analysis: Hazard associated with raw materials, intermediates, by- products, final products, plant equipment. Hazard Indices: Identification of hazardous units and segments of plants and storage units based on relative ranking technique, viz. Fire-Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI).

2. Identification of Hazardous Chemicals Used Within Premises

Following chemicals to be stored and utilized within the premises falls under Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 (as amended in 2000). List of Hazardous Chemicals is given below:





7.4

Amongst the below described raw materials and products, some are the hazardous chemicals as per the MSIHC rule 2000. Chemical and physical properties of raw materials are given in Table 7.1.

Envi

ronm

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ent R

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es

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. 8A

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Dis

t.: M

orbi

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arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

5

Tabl

e: 7

.1 C

hem

ical

Pro

pert

ies

of H

azar

dous

Che

mic

als

Sr.

No.

C

hem

ical

s TL

V

Toxi

city

Lev

el

Flam

mab

le L

imit

Che

mic

al

Cla

ss

(As

per

MSI

HC

R

ules

)

LD50

O

ral

mg/

Kg

LD50

D

erm

al

mg/

Kg

LC50

LEL

%

UEL

%

FP 0 C

BP

0 C

Cla

ss

(As

per

petr

oleu

m

clas

sifi

catio

n)

1 Ph

enol

* 5

ppm

31

7 52

5 31

6 m

g/m

3 (4

hr)

1.

8 8.

6 79

° C (C

C)

85° C

(OC

) 18

2 C

Fl

amm

able

, To

xic,

H

azar

dous

2 Fo

rmal

dehy

de*

(37%

) 0.

75

ppm

42

15

800

4540

00

mg/

m3

(4 h

r)

6 36

.5

50° C

(CC

) 60

° C (O

C)

98

B Fl

amm

able

, To

xic,

H

azar

dous

3 M

etha

nol*

20

0 pp

m

5628

15

800

6400

0 pp

m

(4

hr)

6

36.5

12

° C (C

C)

16° C

(OC

) 64

.5

A

Ver

y hi

gh

flam

mab

le

4 C

aust

ic S

oda*

2

mg/

m3

N.A

N

.A

N.A

N

.A

N.A

N

.A

1388

--

Haz

ardo

us

Not

e: *

Haz

ardo

us c

hem

ical

s as

per

MSI

HC

rule

, 200

0

Not

e: C

C: C

lose

Cup

; OC

: Ope

n C

up; N

.A.:

Not

Ava

ilabl

e.

The

Toxi

city

leve

l of h

azar

dous

che

mic

als

as p

er M

anuf

actu

re, S

tora

ge a

nd I

mpo

rt o

f Haz

ardo

us C

hem

ical

(Am

endm

ent)

Rule

s, 20

00 (M

SIH

C) i

s sho

wn

as b

elow

:

Envi

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, N.H

. 8A

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Dis

t.: M

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T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

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ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

6

Tabl

e: 7

.2 T

oxic

ity L

evel

of H

azar

dous

Che

mic

als

as P

er (M

SIH

C) (

Am

endm

ent)

Rul

es, 2

000.

Sr. N

o To

xici

ty

Ora

l Tox

icity

LD

50

(mg/

Kg)

D

erm

al T

oxic

ity L

D50

(m

g/K

g)

Inha

latio

n To

xici

ty L

D50

(m

g/K

g)

1 Ex

trem

ely

Toxi

c <5

<4

0 <0

.5

2 H

ighl

y To

xic

>5- 5

0 >4

0-20

0 >0

.5-2

3

Toxi

c >5

0-20

0 >2

00-1

000

>2-1

0

7.3

Stor

age

Det

ails

of R

aw M

ater

ial a

nd P

rodu

cts:

Det

ails

of t

he ra

w m

ater

ials

and

pro

duct

s with

stor

age

are

give

n in

Tab

le 7

.2.

Ta

ble:

7.3

Sto

rage

Det

ails

of R

aw M

ater

ials

Sr.

No.

N

ame

of R

aw

Mat

eria

l

Con

sum

ptio

n pe

r Mon

th

(MT)

Con

sum

ptio

n pe

r day

M

ode

of

Stor

age

Cap

acity

of

Sto

rage

U

nit

No.

of U

nits

(N

os.)

Tota

l Sto

rage

C

apac

ity

(MT)

Stor

age

Inve

ntor

y in

day

1

Phen

ol (9

4%)

215

8.6

Tank

-MS

30 M

T 2

60

7 2

Mel

amin

e 19

9 8

Bags

- H

DPE

50

Kg

500

25

3 3

Ure

a 19

8 8

Bags

HD

PE

50 K

g 50

0 25

3

4 Fo

rmal

dehy

de

(37%

) 86

0.5

34.4

H

DPE

15

MT

1 75

2

Tank

MS

30 M

T 2

5 M

etha

nol

33.7

5 1.

35

Tank

HD

PE

10 M

T 1

40

30

Tank

MS

30 M

T 1

6 C

aust

ic S

oda

(Fla

kes)

25

1

Bags

HD

PE

25 k

g 28

0 7

7

7 A

cetic

Aci

d 2.

5 0.

1 Ta

nk H

DPE

1

MT

1 1

10

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. 8A

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. Ass

ocia

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(Ahm

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ad)

NA

BET

Acc

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ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

7 N

o.

Des

crip

tion

Phys

ical

For

m

Mod

e of

st

orag

e Tr

ansp

orta

tion

Cap

acity

of

stor

age

1 Ph

enol

For

mal

dehy

de R

esin

Se

mi S

olid

M

S ta

nk (1

No.

) C

aptiv

e co

nsum

ptio

n &

sal

e.

Qua

ntity

will

be

tran

spor

ted

by

road

, rai

l & s

hip.

30 M

T

2 M

elam

ine

Form

alde

hyde

Re

sin

Sem

i Sol

id

MS

tank

(1 N

o.)

30 M

T

3 U

rea

Form

alde

hyde

Res

in

Sem

i Sol

id

MS

tank

(1 N

o.)

30 M

T

Tabl

e: 7

.4 Id

entif

icat

ion

Haz

ard

Ass

ocia

ted

With

Sto

rage

of R

aw M

ater

ials

:

Sr.

No.

N

ame

of

mat

eria

l sto

red

Haz

ard

Rat

ing

Syst

ems

Type

of

haza

rd /

Ris

k in

volv

ed

Cau

ses

Effe

ct

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s pr

opos

ed

(1)

Phen

ol

30

MT

Tank

A

mbi

ent

TLV

– 5

PPM

ST

EL-1

0 PP

M

NFP

A R

atin

gs:

Hea

lth:4

; Fl

amm

abili

ty:

2;

Inst

abili

ty: 0

Fl

ash

Poin

t: 79

.440

C

To

xic

Che

mic

als

Expo

sure

Ri

sks

Fi

re

/Exp

losi

on

G

land

s/se

al

leak

s in

val

ves,

pum

ps

H

ose/

pipe

fai

lure

, le

akag

e fr

om

flang

ed

join

ts

carr

ying

phe

nol

O

verf

low

fr

om

stor

age

tank

s

To

xic

whe

n co

ntac

t with

Ski

n

Cau

ses

burn

s

Toxi

c if

swal

low

ed

Ir

rita

ting

to S

kin,

Ey

es

and

Resp

irat

ory

Syst

em

D

yke

wal

l sh

all

be p

rovi

ded

to

all a

bove

gro

und

stor

age

tank

.

Sepa

rate

from

str

ong

oxid

ant.

Fi

re

hydr

ant

syst

em

shal

l be

in

stal

led.

Safe

ty s

how

er a

nd e

ye w

ashe

r sh

all

be i

nsta

lled

near

sto

rage

ar

ea.

Fl

ame

proo

f El

ectr

ical

fit

tings

sh

all

be p

rovi

ded

at f

lam

mab

le

stor

age

area

.

Prop

er

sele

ctio

n of

M

OC

fo

r ch

emic

als

stor

age

tank

.

Eart

hing

/bon

ding

sh

all

be

(2)

Form

alde

hyde

(3

7%)

30 M

T Ta

nk &

15

MT

Tank

TLV

– 0

.3 P

PM

(1 p

pm)

NFP

A R

atin

gs:

Hea

lth -

3

Flam

mab

ility

-

To

xic

Che

mic

als

Expo

sure

Ri

sks

G

land

s/se

al

leak

s in

val

ves,

pum

ps

H

ose/

pipe

fai

lure

, le

akag

e fr

om

flang

ed

join

ts

V

ery

toxi

c by

in

hala

tion,

in

co

ntac

t with

ski

n,

Ver

y to

xic

if sw

allo

wed

.

Envi

ronm

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l Im

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ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

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inat

es

Su

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No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

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Dis

t.: M

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, Guj

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.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

8 Sr

. N

o.

Nam

e of

m

ater

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tore

d H

azar

d R

atin

g Sy

stem

s

Type

of

haza

rd /

Ris

k in

volv

ed

Cau

ses

Effe

ct

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s pr

opos

ed

2 Re

activ

ity -

0 Fl

ash

Poin

t: 50

0 C

Fire

/E

xplo

sion

carr

ying

Fo

rmal

dehy

de

(37%

)

Ove

rflo

w

from

st

orag

e ta

nks

C

ause

s bur

ns.

Li

mite

d ev

iden

ce

of a

car

cino

geni

c ef

fect

.

Risk

of

se

riou

s da

mag

e to

th

e ey

es.

M

ay

caus

e se

nsiti

zatio

n by

sk

in c

onta

ct.

prov

ided

for s

tatic

cha

rges

.

Flam

e ar

rest

or s

hall

be p

rovi

ded

on f

lam

mab

le m

ater

ial

stor

age

tank

ven

t.

Le

vel

gaug

e an

d le

vel

mea

sure

men

t in

stru

men

t sh

all

be p

rovi

ded

on m

ater

ial s

tora

ge

tank

.

Ligh

teni

ng

arre

stor

on

al

l ch

imne

y an

d bu

ildin

g sh

all

be

prov

ided

.

Haz

ardo

us m

ater

ial

shou

ld b

e st

ored

aw

ay f

rom

the

pla

nt a

nd

safe

di

stan

ce

shal

l be

m

aint

aine

d.

Sa

fety

pe

rmit

syst

em

shal

l be

fo

llow

ed f

or l

oadi

ng, u

nloa

ding

of

haz

ardo

us c

hem

ical

.

Fenc

ing,

ca

utio

n no

te,

haza

rdou

s id

entif

icat

ion

boar

d sh

ould

be

prov

ided

.

Onl

y au

thor

ized

per

son

shal

l be

(3)

Met

hano

l 30

MT

Tank

&

10 M

T Ta

nk

TLV

– 2

00

PPM

(8-h

r TW

A)

STEL

-250

PPM

N

FPA

Rat

ings

: H

ealth

: 1

Flam

mab

ility

: 3

Fi

re

/Exp

losi

on

G

land

s/se

al

leak

s in

val

ves,

pum

ps

H

ose/

pipe

fai

lure

, le

akag

e fr

om

flang

ed

join

ts

carr

ying

Met

hano

l

Load

ing

and

unlo

adin

g pr

oces

s

Nea

rby

igni

tion

sour

ces

Fi

re d

ue t

o Bo

ttom

no

zzle

failu

re

H

ighl

y Fl

amm

able

Toxi

c by

in

hala

tion

Toxi

c w

hen

cont

act w

ith S

kin

To

xic

if sw

allo

wed

Dan

ger

of

very

se

riou

s ir

reve

rsib

le

effe

cts.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

9 Sr

. N

o.

Nam

e of

m

ater

ial s

tore

d H

azar

d R

atin

g Sy

stem

s

Type

of

haza

rd /

Ris

k in

volv

ed

Cau

ses

Effe

ct

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s pr

opos

ed

D

amag

e of

sto

rage

ta

nk

Pum

p di

scha

rge

nozz

le

failu

re

U

nloa

ding

ro

ad

tank

er

hose

ru

ptur

e

perm

itted

in

stor

age

tank

are

a an

d re

gist

er w

ill b

e m

aint

aine

d.

1. I

dent

ific

atio

n of

Pro

cess

Haz

ards

:

Nam

e of

ha

zard

ous

proc

ess

and

oper

atio

n

Mat

eria

l in

the

proc

ess

/ op

erat

ion

Type

of h

azar

d po

ssib

le

toxi

c ga

s re

leas

e / f

ire

/ ex

plos

ion

/ run

aw

ay

reac

tion

/ rup

ture

, etc

.

Cau

ses

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s to

be

prov

ided

Ther

mic

Flu

id

Hea

ter

Oil

Fire

/Exp

losi

on

Hea

t bur

ns

Fl

ash

poin

t va

riat

ion

of t

herm

al

fluid

/oil

over

a p

erio

d of

tim

e (T

herm

al f

luid

s w

hich

wer

e no

t fla

mm

able

at

th

e op

erat

ing

tem

pera

ture

w

hen

they

w

ere

initi

ally

ins

talle

d bu

t ov

er t

ime

be

com

e fla

mm

able

at

th

e op

erat

ing

cond

ition

s)

M

ist

Form

atio

n ar

ound

le

ak

Re

gula

rly

repl

acem

ent

of t

herm

ic

fluid

Mon

itori

ng

of

flash

poin

t of

th

erm

ic fl

uid

heat

er re

gula

rly

In

stal

ling

Flui

d co

nditi

onin

g eq

uipm

ent

in

the

ther

mal

flu

id

syst

em

Re

duce

th

e ex

tent

of

m

ist

form

atio

n by

fitin

g m

ist g

uard

s

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

10

Nam

e of

ha

zard

ous

proc

ess

and

oper

atio

n

Mat

eria

l in

the

proc

ess

/ op

erat

ion

Type

of h

azar

d po

ssib

le

toxi

c ga

s re

leas

e / f

ire

/ ex

plos

ion

/ run

aw

ay

reac

tion

/ rup

ture

, etc

.

Cau

ses

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s to

be

prov

ided

poin

ts

such

as

fla

gged

jo

ints

, ar

ound

va

lves

an

d co

nnec

tion

poin

ts in

the

pipe

line

. The

se m

ay

crea

te

expl

osiv

e at

mos

pher

es

bein

g fo

rmed

ou

tsid

e th

e pi

pew

ork

whe

re ig

nitio

n so

urce

s su

ch

as

mot

ors

pum

ps

and

elec

tric

al e

quip

men

t are

pre

sent

Lagg

ing

Fire

–

leak

an

d di

sper

sion

of

oi

l w

ithin

in

sulta

tion

lead

s to

fire

A

void

ing

lagg

ing

fires

Fo

llow

ing

type

of

in

stru

men

tatio

n su

gges

ted:

Inst

all t

empe

ratu

re in

dica

tor

cum

C

ontr

olle

rs to

in

dica

te

tem

pera

ture

an

d pr

even

t un

desi

red

over

heat

ing

at t

he in

let

and

outle

t of t

he s

yste

m

Ph

oto

cell

to s

ense

fla

me

failu

re,

give

al

arm

an

d sw

itch

off

the

burn

er.

M

agne

tic

leve

ls

switc

h in

th

e de

area

tor

cum

exp

ansi

on t

ank

to

cut

off

the

burn

er i

f th

e th

erm

ic

fluid

le

vel

falls

be

low

th

e m

inim

um le

vel.

Sy

nchr

onis

ing

mec

hani

sm e

xist

s be

twee

n th

e ho

t oi

l ci

rcul

atio

n pu

mp

and

burn

er,

so

that

th

e bu

rner

will

not

be

switc

hed

on

until

the

circ

ulat

ion

pum

p re

ache

d

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

11

Nam

e of

ha

zard

ous

proc

ess

and

oper

atio

n

Mat

eria

l in

the

proc

ess

/ op

erat

ion

Type

of h

azar

d po

ssib

le

toxi

c ga

s re

leas

e / f

ire

/ ex

plos

ion

/ run

aw

ay

reac

tion

/ rup

ture

, etc

.

Cau

ses

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s to

be

prov

ided

the

full

spee

d.

Reac

tor V

esse

l

Form

alde

hyde

(3

7%),

Mel

amin

e,

Ure

a, P

heno

l

Fire

/Exp

losi

on

Re

leas

e of

Hea

t an

d Fl

amm

able

ga

ses

Fire

, To

xic

gas

rele

ase

and

Expl

osio

n

Fa

ilure

of

agita

tor,

heat

ing

and

cool

ing

syst

em in

the

reac

tor

Fa

ilure

s of

ex

tern

al

boile

r, co

nden

ser a

nd p

ipin

g sy

stem

Ra

w M

ater

ials

qua

ntity

mus

t be

co

ntro

lled

eith

er v

olum

etri

cally

or

grav

imet

rica

lly.

Pr

oces

s co

ntro

l de

vice

s m

ust

be

inst

alle

d in

clud

es

the

use

of

sens

ors,

ala

rms,

tri

ps a

nd o

ther

co

ntro

l sy

stem

s th

at e

ither

tak

e au

tom

atic

ac

tion

or

allo

w

for

man

ual

inte

rven

tion

to

prev

ent

the

cond

ition

s fo

r un

cont

rolle

d re

actio

n oc

curr

ing.

Hig

h Te

mpe

ratu

re in

dica

tor

valv

e an

d al

arm

sy

stem

mus

t be

pr

ovid

ed

A

uto

cut

off

syst

em

mus

t be

pr

ovid

ed

afte

r re

achi

ng

of

pred

eter

min

ed

max

imum

sa

fe

tem

pera

ture

.

Pres

sure

gau

ge is

mus

t pro

vide

d.

Sa

fety

Con

trol

val

ve i

s m

ust

be

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

12

Nam

e of

ha

zard

ous

proc

ess

and

oper

atio

n

Mat

eria

l in

the

proc

ess

/ op

erat

ion

Type

of h

azar

d po

ssib

le

toxi

c ga

s re

leas

e / f

ire

/ ex

plos

ion

/ run

aw

ay

reac

tion

/ rup

ture

, etc

.

Cau

ses

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s to

be

prov

ided

prov

ided

.

The

Ves

sel E

mer

genc

y Re

lief

vent

sh

ould

di

scha

rge

to

a su

itabl

y de

sign

ed c

atch

pot

or s

houl

d be

so

posi

tione

d th

at p

eopl

e w

orki

ng in

th

e ar

ea

and

mem

bers

of

th

e pu

blic

will

not

be

in d

ange

r if

the

cont

ents

of

th

e ve

ssel

ar

e di

scha

rged

.

Use

ski

lled

wor

ker

Pr

oper

sel

ectio

n of

MO

C

M

echa

nica

l se

al i

n al

l pu

mps

and

re

acto

rs

Tr

ansp

orta

tion

of fi

nish

ed p

rodu

ct

from

ve

ssel

to

st

orag

e ta

nk

thro

ugh

clos

e pi

pe.

Boile

r H

eat b

urns

Th

erm

al ra

diat

ion

Expl

osio

n H

eat b

urns

Le

akin

g sa

fety

and

or s

afet

y re

lief

valv

es

M

alfu

nctio

ning

of

W

ater

le

vel

indi

cato

r

Stea

m le

aks

(ste

am sy

stem

s)

A

nnua

l ins

pect

ions

Safe

ty in

terl

ocks

to b

e pr

ovid

ed

Sa

fety

and

pre

ssur

e ga

uge

valv

es

fitte

d

Prop

erly

sup

port

ed a

nd p

rote

cted

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. Reb

ecca

Lam

inat

es

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, N.H

. 8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-7 A

dditi

onal

Stu

dies

7.

13

Nam

e of

ha

zard

ous

proc

ess

and

oper

atio

n

Mat

eria

l in

the

proc

ess

/ op

erat

ion

Type

of h

azar

d po

ssib

le

toxi

c ga

s re

leas

e / f

ire

/ ex

plos

ion

/ run

aw

ay

reac

tion

/ rup

ture

, etc

.

Cau

ses

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s to

be

prov

ided

H

igh

stac

k te

mpe

ratu

res

(exc

ess

of 3

50ºF

)

Con

dens

ate

drip

ping

dow

n st

ack

or o

ut th

e fr

ont o

f the

boi

ler

C

onst

antly

re

setti

ng

of

cont

rolle

rs a

nd s

afet

y de

vice

s

agai

nst c

orro

sion

Test

ing

of J

acke

ts a

nd j

oint

s of

tu

bes r

egul

arly





CH-7ADDITONAL STUDIES 7.14

2. General Hazards and Controls

Type of Emergency

Identification of Area

Possible Causes Possible Results

Material handling

In Plant Flammable, eye irritating

& accidently leakages Fire and health Hazards

3. Hazard Indices:

Hazard indices are used as relative ranking of hazard potential of proposed plant. The method used DOW fire and explosion index, Mond Toxicity index provide direct and easy approach to a relative ranking of the risks in process plants. The Fire and Explosion Index (FE&TI) calculation is a tool to help determine the areas of greatest loss potential in a particular process. It also enables one to predict the physical damage that would occur in the event of an incident. For the proposed project storage tanks are considers to know fire and explosion potential of each tank. To calculate the Fire and Explosion Index, however, only storage tanks of methanol, Formaldehyde (37%), Phenol which has an impact from a loss prevention standpoint has been evaluated. These are known as Pertinent Process Units. Important factors for selecting Pertinent Process Units include:

Chemical energy potential (Material Factor) Quantity of hazardous material in the Process Unit Process pressure and process temperature Units critical to plant operation, e.g. Reactor, storage tank

Table: 7.5 Fire & Explosion Index

Sr. No.

Material Stored

Storage Qty.

Nh Nf Nr MF GPH SPH FEI Degree

of hazard

Th Ts Ti Degree

of Hazard

1 Phenol 30 MT 4 2 0 10 1.93 2.25 42 Low 328 128 10 Medium 2 Methanol 30 MT 1 3 0 16 2.05 3.5 100 High 252 55 6.0 Low

3 Formaldehyde

(37%) 30 MT 3 2 0 10 2.20 2.0 50 Low 250 125 9.6

Medium to high

Note: MF=Material Factor, GPH= General Process Hazardous, SPH= Special Process Hazardous, FEI: Fire and Explosion index. Based on F & EI and toxicity index TI, following categories are available:

TABLE: 7.6 F & EI AND Toxicity Index TI Sr. No. Category F & EI TI Degree of Hazard

1 I F<65 T<6 Low 2 II 65<F<95 6<T<10 Medium 3 III F>95 T>10 High






From the above stated toxicity index, it is evident that methanol storage tank has high potential physical damage and loss.

4. Credible Accident Source/ Worst Case Scenario

Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) scenario indicates most believable, reasonable, likely or possible accident scenario and damage distance based on it. MCA scenario takes into account the effect of existing control measures also. It considers the malfunctioning of the control system, opening of safety valve/failure of safety valve, leakages from flange joint, pipe line etc. and failing of some safety devise. Worst-case scenario (rarely possible) is defined as the release of the largest quantity of a regulated substance from a single vessel or process line failure that results in the greatest distance to an end point, e.g. catastrophic failure. It considers the failure of all control systems and release of the whole mass resulting in maximum damage. Based on the storage and properties of the chemicals at the proposed resin manufacturing unit, the some typical scenarios relevant for MCA analysis is given in the following Table.

Table: 7.7 Scenarios Considered For MCA Analysis Sr. No.

Chemical Storage

Quantity Pool Fire Flash fire

Toxic Dispersion

Worst case scenario

1 Methanol 30 MT

MS tank

2 Phenol 30 MT

MS tank - - -

3 Formaldehyde

(37%) 30 MT

MS tank - -

The above table indicates that major material storage is flammable liquid. Fires could occur due to presence of ignition source at or near the source of leak or could occur due to flashback upon ignition of the traveling vapour cloud.

Tank fires may occur due to the following: Ignition if rim seal leak leading to rim seal fire and escalating to full-fledged tank fire.

Lighting is a major source of ignition of tank fires; and ̇ Overflow from tank leading to spillage and its subsequent ignition, which flashes back to the tank leading to tank fire. The chance of overflow should be less unless operator has grossly erred.

Spillage due to overflow may result in a dyke fire if ignition occurs after sufficiently long period.






For radiation calculations, pool fire is important and the criteria of 4.5 kW/m2 selected to judge acceptability of the scenarios. The assumptions for calculations are: It is not continuous exposure. It is assumed that no fire detection and mitigation measures are initiated.

5. Consequence Modeling

Hazardous incidents start with a discharge of a flammable or toxic material from its normal containment. Discharge can take place from a crack or fracture of process vessels or pipe work, an open valve or from an emergency vent. The release may be in the form of gas, liquid, or two phase flashing of gas-liquid.

7.4 Damage Criteria The storage and unloading at the storage facility may lead to fire and explosion hazards. The damage criteria due to an accidental release of any hydrocarbon arise from fire and explosion. The storage and unloading at the storage facility may lead to fire and explosion hazards. The damage criteria due to an accidental release of any hydrocarbon arise from fire and explosion.

1. Fire Damage

Table 7.8 tabulates the damage effect on equipment and people due to thermal radiation intensity whereas; the effect of incident radiation intensity and exposure time on lethality is given in Table 7.8.

Table: 7.8 Damage Due To Incident Radiation Intensities

Sr. No.

Incident Radiation

(kW/m2)

Type of Damage Intensity

Damage to Equipment Damage to People

1 37.5 Damage to process equipment 100%lethality in1 min. 1% lethality in 10sec.

2

25.0

Minimum energy required to ignite wood at indefinitely long exposure without a flame

50% Lethalityin1 min. Significant injury in 10 sec.

3

19.0

Maximum thermal radiation intensity allowed on thermally unprotected adjoining equipment

--

4

12.5

Minimum energy to ignite with a flame; melts plastic tubing

1% lethality in 1min.






Sr. No.

Incident Radiation

(kW/m2)

Type of Damage Intensity

Damage to Equipment Damage to People

5

4.5

--

Causes pain if duration is longer than 20sec, however blistering is un-likely (First degree burns)

6

1.6

-- Causes no discomfort on long exposures

Source: Techniques for Assessing Industrial Hazards by World Bank.

Table: 7.9 Radiation Exposure and Lethality Radiation Intensity

(kW/m2)

Exposure Time (seconds)

Lethality (%)

Degree of Burns

1.6

-- 0

No Discomfort even after long exposure

4.5 20 0 1st

4.5 50 0 1st

8.0 20 0 1st

8.0 50 <1 3 rd

8.0 60 <1 3 rd

12.0 20 <1 2 nd

12.0 50 8 3 rd

12.5 -- 1 --

25.0 -- 50 --

37.5 -- 100 --

2. Damage Due to Explosion

Explosion is a sudden and violent release of energy accompanied by the generation of pressure wave and a loud noise. The rate of energy release is very large and has potential to cause injury to the people, damage the plant and nearby property etc.

3. BLEVE - Fireball

A Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) occurs when there is a sudden loss of containment of a pressure vessel containing a superheated liquid or liquified gas. It is sudden release of large mass of pressurized superheated liquid to






atmosphere. The primary cause may be external flame impinging on the shell above liquid level weakening the vessel and leading to shell rupture. Calculations are done for diameter and duration of fireball and the incident thermal flux. Pool fires and jet fires are common fire types resulting from fires over pools of liquid or from pressurized releases or gas and/or liquid. They tend to be localized in effect and are mainly of concern in establishing potential for domino effects and employee safety. ALOHA Models are used to calculate various components - burning rate, pool size, flame height, In jet fire modeling the steps followed for the thermal effects are calculation of the estimated discharge rate, total heat released, radiant fraction/source view fraction, transmissivity and thermal flux and thermal effects.

4. Vapour Cloud Explosion

When gaseous flammable material is released a vapour cloud forms and if it is ignited before it is diluted below its lower explosive limit, a vapour cloud explosion or a flash fire will occur. Insignificant level of confinement will result in flash fire. The vapour cloud explosion will result in overpressures. Table 7.10 tabulates the damage criteria as a result of peak over pressure of a pressure wave on structures and people.

Table: 7.10 Damage Due To Peak Over Pressure Human Injury Structural Damage

Peak Over Pressure (bar)

Type of Damage Peak Over Pressure

(bar) Type of Damage

5 -8 100%lethality 0.3 Heavy(90% damage)

3.5 -5 50% lethality 0.1 Repairable (10% damage)

2 -3 Threshold 0.03 Damage of Glass

1.33 - 2 Severe lung

damage 0.01 Crack of Windows

1 - 11/3 50%Eardrumrupture

- -

Source: Marshall, V.C. (1977)' How lethal are explosives and toxic escapes'.

5. Effect Due To Toxic Gas Release

Various approaches are used to determine the consequences of toxic gases: • IDLH • ERPG IDLH (“Immediate Danger to Life or Health”) is the maximum concentration from which escape is possible within 30 minutes without any escape-impairing symptoms or irreversible health effects.






7.5 Details of Model Used for Consequence Analysis ALOHA provide output as amount of chemical discharged from the source as well as its concentration in air it takes into account different levels of concentrations for a specified chemical. Software used for calculation- ALOHA (AREAL LOCATIONS OF HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES) is a computer program designed especially for use by people responding to chemical accidents, as well as for emergency planning and training. ALOHA can predict the rates at which chemical vapors may escape into the atmosphere from broken gas pipes, leaking tanks and evaporating puddles. It can then predict how a hazardous gas cloud might disperse in the atmosphere after an accidental chemical release. ALOHA provides output as amount of chemical discharged from the source as well as its concentration in air it takes in to account different levels of concentrations for a specified chemical. Different concentration levels are given below: ERPG 1: is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing other than mild transient adverse health effects or perceiving a clearly defined, objectionable odor. ERPG 2: is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing irreversible or other serious health effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take protective action. ERPG 3: is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing life-threatening health effects. IDLH: The Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) level. A chemical's IDLH is an estimate of the maximum concentration in the air to which a healthy worker could be exposed without suffering permanent or escape-impairing health effects. Input data for ALOHA are as below: Weather Data:

Average Wind Speed: 5 m/sec, 1.5 m/sec Average Ambient Temperature: 350C, 220C Average Humidity: 58%, 71%






Atmosphere Stability Class: D (windy day time), F (Extreme calm, night time)

Chemical Properties: Chemical properties of each hazardous chemical stored within premises is given in Table No.: 7.2 Storage Details: Storage quantity and type of storage of chemicals is given in Table No.: 7.3

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Chapter-7: Additional Studies 7.26

7.6 Failure Frequency Fire under a tank may lead to the instantaneous release of the complete inventory of the tank. Various causes of failure may lead to a fire under a tank:

Leakage of the connections under the tank followed by ignition. This event only occurs for tanks loaded with flammable substances. The frequency is equal to 1 × 10-5 per year for atmospheric tanks. (Reference Purple book: Guidelines for quantitative risk assessment)

The best available estimates of leak frequencies for atmospheric tanks are summarized in Table 7.12.

Reference: Storage incident frequencies International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (UK: HSE)

Table: 7.12 Atmospheric Storage Tank Leak/Tank Fire Frequencies

Type of Tank Type of Release Leak Frequency (per tank year )

Fixed/ floating roof Liquid spill outside 2.8 × 10-3

Tank rupture 3.0 × 10-6 Atmospheric storage tank Fire Frequency

Type of Fire Fixed Roof Tank (per tank year)

Internal explosion & full surface fire 9.0 × 10-5

Internal explosion without fire

2.5 × 10-5

Vent fire 9.0 × 10-5 Small bund fire 9.0 × 10-5 Large bund fire (full bund area) 6.0 × 10-5

7.7 Estimation of Effect of Damage / Impact Identification The results of consequence modeling reveal that the maximum intensity of heat radiation is experienced for Methanol pool fire having a radius of 18 meters which is very likely event. This is mainly due to the large radius of the storage tank and comparatively high heat of combustion and heat of vaporization values of Methanol. From the dispersion modeling of Phenol and Formaldehyde (37%), it is observed that the threat zone is maximum for Phenol from storage tank (30MT). Percentage fatality from different incident outcome cases and level of concerns are given below:






Chemical Incident outcome

case

Level of concern

Treat zone

distance

% fatality

(pfi)

Likely hood of occurrence

Magnitude of Impact/Damage

Methanol Pool fire

25 kW/m2

18 meters

50% Likely Moderate

BLEVE 25

kW/m2 127

meters 50% Unlikely high

Formaldehyde (37%)

Toxic dispersion

IDLH 20 ppm

24 meters - Very

Unlikely Moderate

Phenol Toxic

dispersion IDLH :

250 ppm 22 meters - Likely Moderate

Figure 7.1 to 7.4 shows the map of vulnerable areas corresponding to different individual outcome cases. All the threat zones in the existing unit are super imposed on Google image. Figure 7.2 gives the location, where individual risk is found to be a maximum at locations within premises as well as outside of premises. The reason for high individual risk at this location is due to considering BLEVE scenario as worst case scenario resulting from the catastrophic failure of storage tank. A broadly acceptable level of individual risk as per the ALARP (AS LOW AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE) concept of HSE, UK is 10-6/year. 7.7.1. Summary

It may be noted that in dispersion modelling, the wind direction and air temperature, atmospheric stability are found to be the deciding factors for the threat zones.

Risk assessment study shows that existing unit of M/s Rebecca Laminate has storages of hazardous chemicals mainly Methanol could have potential for damage to those inside and outside the industry.

Fire modelling shows that the hazardous distances for methanol storage tank extended up to 89 meters in worst case scenario, In case of pool fire it is within 18 meters which might be prevent if effective fire-fighting arrangements to be provided. A maximum threat zone of approximately 22 meters and 24 meters are observed in the case of release of Phenol and Formaldehyde respectively. This threat zone can be shortened by reducing the inventory or storing Phenol in smaller tanks.






7.8 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures Storage tank of Formaldehyde 37%/Methanol/Phenol should be installed away from the plant area.

Wind indicator should be provided at the highest level of the plant to know the wind direction.

Automatic sprinkler system for the flammable material tanks (over ground tanks only) should be provided as knock on effect in case of fire is possible.

Containment dykes with proper sloping and collection sumps should be provided so that any spillages in the bulk storage and other handling areas shall not stagnate and shall be quickly lead away to a safe distance from the source of leakage. This reduces the risk of any major fire on the bulk storages and the risk to the environment shall be minimized/ eliminated.

Inspection of the storage tanks as per prefixed inspection schedule for thickness measurement, joint and weld efficiency etc.

Provision of flameproof electrical fittings / equipment’s. Proper maintenance of earth pits. Strict compliance of security procedures like issue of identity badges for outsiders, gate passes system for vehicles, checking of spark arrestors fitted to the tank lorries etc.

Strict enforcement of no smoking. Periodic training and refresher courses to train the staff in safety fire fighting. Employee training and education is carried out. Structural fireproofing in the process area could be considered as a safety measure in the light of probable spill and fires in the area.

Emergency drills should be carried out periodically to ensure preparedness must continue.

Wind indicator should be provided at the highest level of the plant to know the wind direction.

Many operations involve use of highly toxic/flammable materials and these needs to be documented as SOPs. These must be made and kept updated on priority.

Extensive training on use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) must be ensured for emergency control.

Many of the raw materials used for resin are either toxic or flammable. It is therefore important to ensure that these materials are stored in closed, well ventilated totally safe areas. A fire alarm system (heat and smoke detection) should be provided for the storage area where the material is stored as toxic fumes arise on combustion.






Loose drums of waste materials, often solvent laden, must be removed from the working areas and close watch kept.

Proper Earthing needs to be provided through plug type systems or through the agitators/liquid.

Ventilation should be provided for any enclosed are where hydrocarbon or toxic vapors may accumulate. Several such areas were noticed- these may be surveyed and tackled accordingly.

All personnel should be trained in handling emergency situations and should be apprised of their role in handling emergency situation and to ensure adequacy of the emergency procedures simulated exercise should be carried out. This was found wanting.

Flame arrestor should be provided. Adequate number of caution boards highlighting the hazards of chemicals should be provided at critical locations.

Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation, chemical exposure etc. is carried out regularly and its record is maintained.

Good housekeeping, use of PPE, Engineering controls, Enclosure processes, scrubber system, display of safety boards, SOP of loading / unloading, local exhaust ventilation, safety shower etc. are important safety measures have taken to keep these chemicals within TLV.

Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided &ensure the usage of them.

Workers are trained for safe material handling of hazardous chemicals. Prepare & display the safe operating procedure for hazardous chemicals storage, handling & transporting or using.

Local Exhaust ventilation and scrubber should be installed where it is required to reduce fumes, vapors, temperature and heat stress.

Reduce the level of physical activity by sharing workload with other or by using mechanical means.

7.9 Fire Fighting Measures Water storage of adequate capacity to meet the requirements of water for fire fighting purposes.

Fire hydrants and automatic sprinkler system. Diesel driven pumps and headers to supply water to fire hydrant network.

Adequate Portable fire extinguishers, sand bucket, wheeled fire & safety equipment should be provided at the required places.

Equipment required for personal safety like blankets, gloves, apron, gum boots, face mask helmets, safety belts, first aid boxes etc. are provided. Proximity suits and self-contained breathing apparatus to be provided.






7.10 Occupational Health Surveillance Program 1. Introduction:

Medical surveillance program (also termed as medical surveillance for workers) can aid in the early recognition of a relationship between exposure to a hazard and disease, in the assurance of the safety of new substances, and as an indicator of the effectiveness of existing control measures. It is the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of disease data on groups of workers and is designed to detect early signs of work-related illness. The Factories Act, 1948 and the rules framed there under provide for pre-employment and periodical medical examinations of workers employed in industries with hazardous processes and dangerous operations under section 41-C and section 87 respectively. Chemicals Exposed to Workers Directly or indirectly are Phenol, Formaldehyde (37 %), Methanol. Pre-employment medical checkup and periodically medical examination will be done. Liver function testis will be carried out during pre-placement and periodical examination. In addition to the above, following safety equipment will be provided.

2. Action Plan for Occupational Health and Safety for Workers:

Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation, chemical exposure etc. will be carried out regularly and its record will be maintained.

Good housekeeping, use of PPE, Engineering controls, Enclosure processes, display of safety boards, SOP of loading / unloading, local exhaust ventilation, safety shower etc. All necessary safety measures will be taken to keep all chemicals within TLV.

Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided & ensure the usage of them.

Workers will be trained on safe material handling of hazardous chemicals. Prepared & display the safe operating procedure for hazardous chemicals storage, handling & transporting or using.

Periodical medical examination of the workers & Liver Function Testes will be done.

Register (form no.37) for work place air monitoring will be done regularly. Employee training and education will be carried out regularly. Control the noise at source by substitution, isolation, segregation, barriers will be done.

Local Exhaust ventilation will be installed where it is required to reduce fumes, vapors, temperature and heat stress.






3. Treatment Facilities Provided to Workers Affected by Accidental Spillage of Chemicals

a. Hazards with Acute Exposure

Contact with skin may cause severe burns or systemic poisoning. Systemic effects may occur from any route of exposure, especially after skin absorption.

b. Hazards with Chronic Exposure

Repeated or prolonged exposure may harm the respiratory system. Can irritate and inflame the airways.

Methanol affects the central nervous system, liver, and kidneys. Special Safety Precautions Prevent contact with skin by wearing neoprene gloves, lab coat, and resistant apron.

Wear safety glasses or a face shield if splashing may occur. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heated surfaces or ignition sources.

Skin contact requires immediate washing of the affected area with soap and water.

Remove contaminated clothing and launder before wearing again.

c. Procedure for Treating Workmen after Skin Contact:

Skin contact requires immediate flushing of the contaminated area with soap and water at a sink or emergency shower for a good fifteen minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. In case of eye contact, promptly flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes (lifting upper and lower lids occasionally) and obtain medical attention. If methanol is ingested, obtain medical attention immediately. If large amounts of methanol are inhaled, move the person to fresh air and seek medical attention at once. It is recommended to provide the safety shower and eyewash station in plant.

7.11 Minimization of the Manual Handling of Hazardous Substance Employers and employees should examine their workplaces to detect any unsafe or unhealthful conditions, practices, or equipment and take corrective action. Provide flameproof electrical motor & transfer chemicals through the pipelines. Use specially designed pallets to hold, move raw materials, finished products through work areas. Minimize lifting of raw materials, heavy loads by using appropriate platforms, trolleys etc. Avoid the moving, manual handling of hazardous material.






7.12 Do’s and Don’ts 1 HANDLING OF CHEMICALS

Do’s Don’ts

Know the hazards of the chemical before handling.

Know the antidotes for chemical, which you are handling.

Do keep material safety data sheet in locations where chemicals are being handled and study it.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment like gloves, aprons, and respirator; face shield etc. depending upon nature of the work.

Label every chemical that you use and tightly close the container.

Use eye wash fountain / safety shower in case of splash of chemicals in the eye or body for at least 15 minutes.

Segregate toxic, flammable chemicals and keep them under control.

In addition to draining and closing valves, lines should be blanked before taking up maintenance work.

Provide proper ventilation at the chemical handling area to limit their concentration within prescribed level.

Do not store the chemicals that are incompatible with other chemicals.

Do not spill the chemicals. Do not dispose chemical without neutralizing.

Do not keep large inventory of chemicals.

Do not allow empty containers of hazardous chemicals to be used by others.

Do not use compressed air for transferring chemicals.

Do not stand near chemical transfer pump while it is in operation with temporary hose connection.

Pouring of chemicals by hand or doing siphoning by mouth should never be adopted.

Chemicals drums should never be moved without protection.

Do not attempt to neutralize the acid / alkali on the skin. Use water only.

Do not use solvent for cleaning hands.

2 MATERIAL HANDLING

Do’s Don’ts

Use proper lifting tool and tackle having adequate capacity.

Only authorized persons should operate material handling equipment’s.

Each tool, tackle or equipment should have number and safe working load (SWL) marked on it.

Do not use the equipment for the purpose other than its design intention.

Do not allow personnel to move underneath lifted load.

Do not load the equipment above its safe working load.

Do not use makeshift arrangements for






Assess weight of the material, distance to be carried and hazards etc. before lifting the load.

Inspect and test all the lifting tools and tackles regularly as per Factory Rules.

Wear Personal Protective Equipment’s while handling of material.

Wherever possible, mechanized material handling shall be adopted.

While lifting a load physically, keep the load as near as possible to the body with feet properly placed for body balance.

Bend knees, keep back straight, keep the load closed to the body and lift the load.

lifting equipment without inspection and test.

Do not use defective tool and tackles. Keep the tools & tackles free from adverse effect of atmosphere by applying suitable protective coating.

The angle between the legs of two leg sling should not exceed 90 degree.

Do not allow male and female adult to lift a load manually higher than 55 kgs and 30 kgs respectively.

Do not hold the load with tip of the fingers; grasp the load firmly with palm.

3 FIRE PREVENTION

Do’s Don’ts

Follow ‘NO SMOKING’ sign. Deposit oily rags and waste combustible material in the identified containers and dispose them suitably.

Fire Hose used for any other purpose should be permanently marked and taken out of fire hydrant system.

Keep minimum inventory of flammable and combustible substances.

Take permission before breaking or removal of fire barrier and ensure subsequent relocation of fire barrier.

Check periodically the operability of fixed fire fighting system.

Attend any abnormality / deficiency with fire protection system promptly.

Provide earthling or bonding to prevent accumulation of static charges to tanks where flammable chemicals are stored / handled.

Use instruments that are intrinsically safe in explosive atmosphere.

Do not leave flammable material like acetone, kerosene etc. used as cleaning agent at the work area.

Do not over tighten fire hydrant valves with F-l ever.

Do not allow wild grass growth around storage of the gas cylinders and switchyard.

Do not obstruct accessibility to the fire related equipment.

Do not destroy the inspection tag provided with the fire equipment.

Do not misuse fire-fighting equipment other than intended purpose.

Do not store the flammable material in the open container.

Do not use instruments that are not intrinsically safe in the explosive atmosphere.






4 HOUSE KEEPING

Do’s Don’ts

Assign places for everything and maintain things at assigned places.

Clean the area after completion of work. Use aisle space free for personnel and material movement.

Ensure adequate illumination and ventilation for the job.

Drop paper, plastic, glass, metal and bio-medical waste in a separate bin kept for this purpose.

Know the location where emergency equipment such as first aid box, fire fighting equipment, SCBA, Stretchers are kept.

Arrest all types of spills such as chemical, water, oil, air / gas, steam etc. and clean up the area immediately.

Ensure exits are indicated / painted for use during emergency.

Do not leave combustible materials in the work area.

Do not smoke in the area of work. Do not allow dust bin to overflow. Do not generate extra waste. Do not disturb the safety equipment from assigned location.

Do not block emergency switches and on/off switches of the equipment by storming of materials in front of work.

Do not leave cleaning agent like acetone, isopropyl alcohol, kerosene etc. at the work area after completion of work.

Do not block fire exit point by storing materials or by means.

Do not leave a spillage unattended.

7.13 Disaster Management Plan a. Disaster

Disaster , A disaster is a catastrophic situation in which the day-to-day patterns of life are, in many instances, suddenly disrupted and people are plunged into helplessness and suffering and as a result need protection, clothing,, shelter, medical and social care and other, necessities of life. Advance emergency planning and proper training of every employee in the 'emergency function is very essential to make emergency control measures more effective. It is not possible to completely eliminate emergency situations, but it is definitely possible to control them. An emergency, if uncontrolled may cause a disaster which in turn may create a catastrophe. There are two types of emergency control plans (1) On site emergency plan and (2) Off site emergency or disaster plan.






b. Statutory Provisions:

Section 41B(4) of the Factories Act, 1948 requires an onsite emergency plan and detailed disaster control measures for the safety of the factory workers and the general public living in the vicinity of the factory. The occupier is required to inform the workers and the public about the safety measures to be taken in the event of an accident. Rule 13, 14 and Schedule II & 12 of the Manufacture; Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 and Rule 5,7,9 and 10 of the Chemical ' Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 also provide for on-site and off-site emergency plans.

7.14 On-Site Emergency Plan: 1. Objectives of the Plan

1. To protect persons and properly of your factory in case of all kinds of accidents, dangerous occurrences (Rule 103, Gujarat Factories Rules), emergencies and disasters happening in or affecting your plant at any time.

2. To inform people and surroundings about above happening if it is likely to adversely affect them.

3. To inform authorities including helping agencies (doctors, hospitals, fire, police, transport etc.) in advance, and also at the lime of actual happening.

4. To identify, assess, foresee and work out various kinds of possible hazards, their places, potential and damaging capacity and area in case of above happenings. Review, revise, redesign, replace or reconstruct the process, plant, vessels and control measures if so assessed.

5. To work out a plan with detailed instructions to cope up with above happenings, based on your personnel, equipment and records. Necessary requirements shall be added if not already available. Levels of hazardous substances shall be minimized to the extent possible. Establish machinery for rescue and recuperation operations, total loss control and prevention of harms and recurrence of above happenings. Ensure that absolute safety and security is achieved within the shortest time.

2. Site Plan of the Factory and Surrounding:

Prepared a plan of the factory premises and surroundings showing therein the areas of various hazards such' as fire, explosion, toxic release etc., and also location of assembly points, equipment room, personal protective equipment room, telephone room, first aid or, emergency control room, main gate, emergency gates, normal wind






direction, north direction. The same has been given in Chapter No.2; Figure No.2.4 of EIA report

3. Types of Overall Emergencies

In the risk assessment study topic no. 7.3 describes all type of hazards are listed along with its causes in or near plant. Fire (small and big), explosion, toxic exposure, strike, storm, flood and other hazardous possible situations shall be described with reasons. Sources of hazard from outside or neighboring plants, tanks, structure etc. shall be mentioned.

Table 7.13 Emergency Types

Sr. No.

Type of emergency including disaster

(Major class) May arise due to At (Place)

People and area likely to be

affected

1 Fire

Methanol spillage or leakages at storage tank Leakages :Pipeline carrying Methanol

Storage area of raw materials

Plant Operator, Labors, workers Admin staff

2 Explosion

Failure of the safety valve/pressure relief valve, corrosion of critical parts of the boiler, or low water level.

Boiler and Thermic Fluid Heater

3 Release of Toxic

Gas/Vapour Leakages from

tank/pipes/valves

Tank farm area, process area

4 Spillage of flammable

liquid /gas Loading and unloading

Tank farm area, process area

5 Deliberate Sabotage, Terrorism, Air Raid

etc. - -

6 Natural Calamities: - Lightening, Storm,

Earthquake, Flood etc. - -

7

Collapsing of structure Overturning of tanker containing flammable / toxic substances

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4. Assessment of In-Plant Hazards

Detailed hazard assessment of in-plant and control measures provided in topic no.7.3, table no.7.3 & 7.4 of EIA report. Storage Hazards and Controls, Process Hazards and Controls are described in same topic.

7.15 Emergency Control System: 1. Emergency Organizations and Functions

The organizational set-up necessary for chain of commands during emergency situation, which may arise in the premises. The system is described in following Subsections.

Organizational Set-up Members of above teams will be available during all shifts and holidays. Protective equipment, lifting gears, fire control points etc.; will be provided in sufficient numbers and their locations will be well informed. Necessary vehicles will be kept ready to shift persons 'in case of emergency.

2. Emergency Control Room (Safety Officer Room)

The place identified as Emergency Control Center is considered as safety officer room.. The facilities available at the Emergency Control Center shall include:

Plant Manager

EHS/Safety Officer

Supervisor Plant Chemist

Director

Skilled workers

Security staff






1. Internal Telephone & External Telephone: 2. Address and Telephone numbers of the Factory Inspectorate, Gujarat Pollution

Control Board, Police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals and OEP Team Members 3. Manual Fire/Emergency Siren 4. Siren Actuation Switch 5. Important Address and Telephone Numbers 6. Emergency Vehicles 7. Confined Space Entry Procedure 8. List of Antidote/actions to be taken in case of hazardous chemical/materials. 9. Material Safety Data Sheets of chemicals 10. A copy of On-Site Disaster Management Plan 11. Plant layout-indicating storage of hazardous materials, layout of fire

Hydrants/extinguishers, entrances/exits, roads etc. 12. Portable P.A. System, Manual Siren, flood lights, Torches, Pickaxe, Saw, Nylon

Ropes. 13. Fire Blankets / Fire Proximity Suit, Breathing Apparatus, First Aid Box etc. 14. List of employees with address, telephone number, blood group etc.

All communications after General Shift working hours and on Sundays/ Holidays are to be routed through the Security Gate Office.

3. On – Site Facilities for Emergency Control

Fire Emergency: Trained personnel will be employed in all the shifts. The responsibilities and duties include:

To fight the fire with available internal fire fighting equipment and to stop leakage of liquid etc.

To provide personal protective equipment to the team. To cordon the area and inform incident controller or site main controller about the development of emergency.

To train the persons (essential workers) to use personal protective equipment and fire-fighting equipment.

4. Fire Fighting Facilities To Be Provided On - Site:

1) Fire Buckets / Fire Extinguishers

Fire buckets and portable fire extinguishers already provided in all the areas depending upon the specific needs of the area. Some spare equipment will also be maintained in the inventory at an identified fire & safety equipment store.






2) Fire Alarm Sirens

It is provided to alert all the employees inside the premises about the situation of an emergency.

3) Sand Buckets

5 nos. of sand buckets is provided within the industrial premises in case of emergency fire.

4) Oxygen Cylinder

Oxygen cylinder is provided for emergency.

5) Safety Equipment

All types of personnel protective safety equipment required for handling the emergency will be arranged in the proposed unit. Some of the protective equipment is as follow:

Canister/Cartridge type masks Dust Masks PVC suits, Aprons Safety showers/ Eye Wash fountains Other personnel protective appliances, like safety glasses, gumboots,

helmets, hand gloves, face shields, safety belts, safety ladders, safety torches, blankets.

6) Details of Fire Extinguishers

Table: 7.14 Fire Extinguishers Sr. No.

Type Capacity Qty.

1. Jockey Pump 200 RPM 1

2. Dry Chemical Powder 2 Kg. 10 Nos.

3. Capacity Co2 type Fire

Extinguisher. 3 Kg 08 Nos.

4. Water storage tank (For Fire) 1 Lakh Liter 1 Nos.

7) Assembly Points:

The assembly points for gathering workers / Admin staff is fixed and clearly marked as per the wind direction on plant layout as well as on site. In case of emergency some locations are considered as Assembly Points. Depending on the wind direction and






location of emergency, Assembly Point is declared. The employees should run across the wind direction and not against the wind direction.

8) Medical Arrangement:

First Aid Boxes have been provided at various strategic locations. Requisite number employees are trained about First Aid, Liaison with nearest hospitals.

9) Antidotes

Antidotes for Methanol Ethanol (30 % solution from inside, 5 % solution from outside i.e. by

intravenous injection) In case of acidosis give sodium bicarbonate In case of delirium give diazepam 10 mg by intravenous injection Folinic acid (leucovorin 1 mg/Kg iv, 4 hourly)

Antidotes for Formaldehyde Milk Activated Charcoal or Water

Antidotes for Phenol Polyethylene glycol 300 or 400 Activated Charcoal and 240 ml Milk

7.16 General Procedures and Responsibilities: 1. Mock Drill:

Mock drills are carried out regularly to familiarize the staff with their roles, fire protection equipment/system installed in the plant and use of personnel protective equipment. Senior officials

2. Wind Socks:

Wind direction is determined with the help of installed windsocks.

3. Procedure on Noticing an Emergency

If anybody notices any situation, which may lead to a disaster, should be immediately inform the Shift In-charge / site controller / Incident Controller / Fire & Safety Supervisor / Security.

Take charge of the situation as Incident Controller. Rush to the site of emergency to get the correct picture and then to

Emergency Control Centre for speedy control over the situation by making an arrangement for raising the alarm.






On arrival of Team members, he shall assign duties as required and activate the On-Site Emergency Plan.

Ensure safety of the plant and the personnel in the plant. He will make an assessment of the emergency and decide on external assistance.

Communicate and Coordinate among the Incidents Controller/ Site Controller/ Factory manager/ fire safety supervisor etc. and is final authority on all matters related with management of emergency such as:

1. Firefighting 2. Welfare and rescue operations. 3. Arrange for Civil/Mechanical/Electrical work during emergency. 4. Transport.

4. EHS/ Safety Officer & Security Staff:

Rush immediately to the scene of the fire/emergency, select and set out appropriate fire/emergency equipment. He will take the below mentioned actions at the earliest opportunity, if the fire/emergency is not controlled. He will

Call the security personnel from their residences for additional manpower if required.

Regulate entry and exit of personal required for controlling the fire/emergency.

Restrict exit of personal required for controlling the fire/emergency. Arrange for Personnel Protective Equipment required for the emergency. Call, the local Fire Brigade, Police in case of necessity in consultation with

the Incident controller. Arrange transport facilities for removal of causalities to dispensary /

hospital. Take responsibility of law and order. Keep detailed records of the incident and progress of operations to fight the

emergency.

5. Factory Manager:

He will rush to the Emergency Control Centre and collect the information from the Incident Controller. Further he will,

Announce the location of the Assembly Point after getting information from Incident Controller / site controller.

Take the list of persons to be communicated internally and externally. Maintain liaison with the press, government agencies i.e. Police, Fire

Brigade etc. and the neighbourhood regarding the emergency under instructions from Incident Controller.






Courteously Receive officers from the State Government or neighbors to the Administration Block only and inform to Incident Controller that they can be taken care off.

Take all the steps required for the welfare such as providing tea, snacks, emergency temporary Medical Centre in consultation with the incident controller/site controller.

Disclose all the necessary information in the plant and media so as to avoid rumours and Confusion.

Also be responsible for the head counts at the Assembly Points.

6. Supervisor/ Shift in Charge & Security:

Proceed to the scene; establish contact with firemen and incident controller to supplement efforts in fire fighting.

Assist in searching casualties and help to remove them to the medical center.

Organize outside assistance in fire fighting and rescue operations if required.

Mobilize personal protective equipment and safety appliances and assist personnel handling emergency in using them.

Keep and check on any new development of unsafe situation and report the same to Site Main Controller.

Effectively cordon off the emergency area and will prevent unauthorized people entering the scene.

Permit the Fire tenders or Ambulance requisitioned by Incident Controller to the plant.

Ensure that vehicles and trolleys are sent out of the plant premises. Ensure that all the employees are conducted out of plant and assembled at

Assembly Point. Control Traffic Movement. Remove tankers, tanker drivers outside. Entry of unauthorized public to be prevented. Arrange for vehicles for shifting casualties and essential workers to safe

assembly points. Collect and preserve evidence to facilitate future inquiries.

7.17 Offsite Emergency Preparedness Plan Offsite emergency plan would follow the onsite emergency plan. When the consequences of an emergency situation go beyond the plant boundaries, it becomes an offsite emergency. As the off-site emergency plan is to be prepared by the Government, a Central Control Committee or Group shall be formed under the Chairmanship of the area head. For example we assume a district structure and






District Collector (is the Chairman of the District Control Committee (DCC). Other officers from police, fire, factory, medical, engineering, social welfare, publicity, railway, telephone, transport and requisite departments shall be incorporated as members. However, the plant management will provide the public administration with the technical information relating to the nature, quantum and probable consequences on the neighboring population. The offsite plan in detail is based on those events, which are most likely to occur, but other less likely events, which have severe consequence, will also be considered. Incidents which have very severe consequences yet have a small probability of occurrence would also be considered during the preparation of the plan. The roles of the various parties who is directly involved in the implementation of an offsite plan are described below. Depending on local arrangements, the responsibility for the offsite plan would either rest with the plant management or with the local authority.

Figure: 7.5 Off-Site Emergency Plan






1. Aspects Proposed To Be Considered In the Offsite Emergency Plan

The main aspects, which should be included in the emergency plan, are: Organization: Detail of command structure, warning systems, and implementation procedures, emergency control centres. Names and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their deputies and other key personnel. Communications: Identification of personnel involved, communication centre, call signs, network, list of telephone numbers. Specialized Knowledge: Details of specialist bodies, firms and people upon whom it may be necessary to call e.g. those with specialized fuel knowledge, laboratories. Voluntary Organizations: Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources etc. Fuel Information: Details of the hazardous substances stored and a summary of the risk associated with them. Meteorological Information: Arrangements for obtaining details of weather forecasts and weather conditions prevailing at that time Humanitarian Arrangements: Transport, evacuation centres, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid, ambulances and temporary mortuaries. Public Information: Arrangements for (a) Dealing with the media press office; (b) Informing relatives Assessment of Emergency Plan Arrangements for: Collecting information on the causes of the emergency; and Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

2. Role of the Emergency Co-ordinating Officer

The various emergency services would be coordinated by an Emergency Coordinating Officer (ECO), who is designated by the district collector. The ECO would liaison closely with the Factory Manager/Safety officer. The ECO has been equipped with address and phone numbers of important agencies.






3. Role of the Local Authority

The duty to prepare the offsite plan lies with the local authorities. The emergency planning officer (EPO) appointed should carry out his duty in preparing for a whole range of different emergencies within local authority area. This liaison should ensure that plan is continually kept up to date. It is responsibility of the EPO to ensure that all those organizations which have been involved offsite in handling the emergency, knows of their role and is able to accept it by having for example, sufficient staff and appropriate equipment to cover their particular responsibilities. Rehearsals for offsite plans should be organized by the EPO.

4. Role of Police

Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property and controlling traffic movements. Their functions should include controlling bystanders, evacuating the public, identifying the dead and dealing with casualties, and informing relatives of death or injury.

5. Role of Fire Authorities

The control of a fire should be normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site. The senior fire brigade officer should also have a similar responsibility for other events, such as explosions. Fire authorities in the region should be appraised about the location of all stores of flammable materials, water and foam supply points, and firefighting equipment. They should be involved in onsite emergency rehearsals both as participants and, on occasion, as observers of exercises involving only site personnel.

6. Role of Health Authorities

Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on, should have a vital part to play following a major accident, and they should form an integral part of the emergency plan. For major fires, injuries should be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree, and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all but extreme cases may be generally available in most hospitals. Major off site incidents are likely to require medical equipment and facilities additional to those available locally, and a medical "mutual aid” scheme should exist to enable the Assistance of neighboring authorities to be obtained in the event of an emergency.






7. Role of Government Safety Authority

This will be the factory inspectorate available in the region. Inspectors are likely to satisfy themselves that the organization responsible for producing the offsite plan has made adequate arrangements for handling emergencies of all types including major emergencies. They may wish to see well documented procedures and evidence of exercise undertaken to test the plan. In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory inspector will apply. These may vary from keeping a watch, to a close involvement in advising on operations.

Table: 7.15 Offsite Action Plan

Sr. No.

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Responsible Agencies for

Taking action

Equipment/Material facilities required at site to mitigate

Emergency A 1

Arrangements for evacuation Rescue of persons from zone of influence to predetermined camps

Police Department

Self-Breathing apparatus With spare cylinder Chemical gas mask with spare canister Vehicle with PA system Transportation for evacuation of people

2 Caution to public by announcement

3 Traffic control by cordoning of the area

4 Law & order 5 Request to railway authority for

keeping the nearest railway gate open & to stop the trains at the nearest railway station

B Control of fire District Fire Brigade

Self-breathing apparatus with spare cylinders Foam /water fire tenders Gas mask with spare canisters Limewater Neck to toe complete asbestos suit, PVC hand gloves, gumboots, safety goggles Mobile scrubbing system Along with suction arrangement.

1 Scrubbing of the flashed off gas Cloud with water curtain

2 To rescue trapped persons 3 If fire is big, keep surrounding

Area cool by spraying water 4 Communication to State Electricity

Board to continue or cut off electric supply

5 Communication to water supply Department for supplying water

C Medical facilities for affected persons(first aid and treatment)

Hospital and Public health

Ambulance with onboard resuscitation unit, first aid, stretchers

D Identification of concentration of Pollution Gas detector






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Responsible Agencies for

Taking action

Equipment/Material facilities required at site to mitigate

Emergency Gas in zone of influence Control Board

E Removal of debris and damaged structures

Municipal corporation

Provide bulldozers Provide cranes

F 1

Monitor the incoming and out Going transports

Transport department

Provide traffic police at site Provide emergency shifting vehicles at site Provide stock of fuel for vehicles.

2 Arrange emergency shifting of affected persons and non Affected person to specified area

3 Arrange diesel/petrol for needed vehicles

G 1

Give all information related to Meteorological aspects for safe handling of affected area for living beings

Meteorological Department

Provide wind direction and velocity instruments with temperature measurements

2 Forecast important weather changes, if any

Mobile van for Meteorological parameter measurements

H 1

Representatives of all Departments are in the local crisis group; therefore they are expected to render services available with them. Since it is a group of experts with authority, the mitigating measures can be implemented speedily. The representative’s from locals are also there so that communication with local people is easy and quick.

Local Crises Group

Must have all resources at hand, specially disaster management plan and its implementation method. All relevant information related to hazardous industry shall available with crisis group Newspaper editor shall be a part of the group so that right and timely media release can be done

2 The district emergency or Disaster control officer/collector shall be the president and he shall do mock drill etc. so that action can be taken in right direction in time

I 1

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District Crisis Group

All necessary facilities available at district can be made available at affected zone Control of law and order situation 2 All other functions as mentioned

For local crisis group





Chapter-8: Project Benefits 8.1

CHAPTER - 8 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 Introduction

Project benefits focus on those points which become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development, Social development, employment and other tangible benefits due to project. Proposed expansion project has a potential for employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during construction phase as well as operational phase.

8.2 Employment Potential Approximate 60 persons are employed in the existing unit & for the proposed expansion 10 more persons will be employed, potential for skilled & unskilled, for the operation and maintenance in efficient way. First Preference will be given to the local people from nearby villages according to the skill as well as requirement which will increase employment opportunity in the surrounding area. 30 persons are resident for which quarter room is prepared with all the necessary facilities within the premises. Secondary jobs and indirect employment are also bound to be generated to provide day-to-day needs and services to the work force and industrial activity. The employed people are benefited financially as this financial growth fulfills their economic requirements, which in turn will increase their standard of living.

8.3 Improvement in Physical & Social Infrastructure Physical infrastructure includes infrastructural & technological facilities of the project, necessary for the operation. M/s. Rebecca Laminates is an existing project involved into manufacturing of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Melamine Formaldehyde Resin and in also addition to this they want to manufacture a new product Urea formaldehyde Resin in existing project area at Survey No.: 132/P1, N.H.8A, Village: Bahadurgadh, Near Sokhda Bus Stop, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat – 363642. Unit uses modernized technologies and infrastructural facilities. So that, nearby public or workers become aware of the new technology launched or running in the present market and thereby it will also helpful in increasing knowledge of employees and surrounding people. Following will be other improvements in the physical infrastructure:

Adoption of new technology Awareness in local educated people for new technology Improvement in local amenities facilities Improvement in road link facilities as transportation through truck and other

vehicles will increased due to proposed project Improvement in local civilization






Increase income of local population Increase requirement of man power Due to proposed-expansion project activity, social infrastructure will be

improved by means of civilization, vocational training and basic amenities. Civilization: Due to the project, employment and other infrastructural facilities

will boost up income of surrounding people and improve quality of life. This will indirectly boost up the civilization of the surrounding people.

Vocational Training: Moreover, unit will provide vocational training opportunity to the surrounding people and greed for employment will motivate the education activities that will lead the change in life style of the surrounding and affected people hence social infrastructure will be improved.

Basic Amenities: Better education facilities, proper healthcare, road infrastructure and drinking water facilities are basic social amenities for better living standard of any human being which will further increase the above amenities directly/indirectly either by providing or by improving the facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of local communities.

8.4 Other Tangible Benefits Employment & trade opportunities will be generated with the starting of the expansion activities. Thus, these considerable employment & trade opportunities will eventually result in appreciable economic benefits to the local people & businesses/contractors. Proposed expansion project will also contribute revenue to the State exchequer in the form of GST –goods & services tax which includes excise duty, income tax, state sales tax or VAT, tax for interstate movement, etc. Direct GST contribution to the State exchequer will be there due to Income by way of registration of trucks, payment of road tax, income tax from individual as well as taxes from associated units. Thus, the proposed expansion project will help the Government by paying GST from time to time, which is a part of revenue and thus, will help in developing the area. Benefits of GST implementation in the country will reduce manufacturing costs due to lower burden of taxes on the manufacturing sector. Hence prices of consumer goods will be likely to come down causing increased demand and consumption of goods leading to increase in supply. Hence this will ultimately lead to rise in the production of goods& increase growth in both domestic and international trade. Thus it would bring an increase in the GDP. The CSR activities by the company can be considerably beneficial for the health, education, upliftment of poor people, welfare of women & labors, assistance to the disabled people etc. These all together with the economic benefits of the proposed






expansion project will result in further benefits in terms of the literacy level, primary and middle level education and on health facilities.

8.5 Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

Industry will provide 2 % of the proposed expansion project cost (i.e. 1.62 Lakh) towards the Corporate Environment Responsibility. Socio-economic development activities will be planned based on the suggestions during public hearing as well as general necessity in villages.

Type of Activities

Yearly amount to be spent in CER activities (Rs. In Lakhs) Total amount

to be spent (Rs. In Lakhs) 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year

Drinking & sanitation facilities in schools of nearby villages 0.54 -- -- 0.54

Organization of medical camps and health awareness programs -- 0.54 -- 0.54

Donation in schools and for education aids -- -- 0.54 0.54

Total 0.54 0.54 0.54 1.62

CSR activities by the company will be considerably beneficial for the health, education, upliftment of poor people, welfare of women & labors, assistance to the disabled people etc.





Chapter-9: Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9.1

CHAPTER - 9

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis As per EIA Notification 2006, this Chapter of the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage. However, as per the TOR points issued by MOEF, New Delhi vide File No. J-11011/108/2017-IA.II (I) dated 10th July, 2017, the Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis is not applicable and hence it has not been prepared.





Chapter-10 Environmental Management Plan 10.1

CHAPTER - 10

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Introduction

To formulate and monitor Environmental Protection measures during and after commissioning of project, preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required. The development of sound Environment Management Plan is important to mitigate any adverse impacts of the proposed project. The plan should indicate the details as to how various measures have been or are being proposed to be taken including cost components as may be required. Cost of measures for environmental safe guards should be treated as an integral component of the project cost and environmental aspects should be taken in to account at various stages of the project.

Conceptualization: Preliminary Environmental Assessment Planning: Detailed studies of Environmental Impacts and design of safe

guards Execution: Implementation of Environmental safety measures Operation: Monitoring of effectiveness of built in safe guards

The maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physico-chemical and biological processes is the Assimilative capacity of the study area. The main objective of Environmental Management Plan is to warrant that the industrial development in an identified particular study area needs to be entangled with judicious utilization of non-renewable resources and to ensure that the stress/load on the ecosystem is within its permissible assimilative capacity i.e. its carrying capacity.

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the area of the proposed expansion plant. Hence, it needs to be an all encompass plan for which the proposed industry, Government, Regulating agencies like Pollution Control Board working in the region and more importantly the affected population of the study area need to extend their co-operation and contribution. The identification and quantification of impacts based on scientific and mathematical modelling.






The Environmental Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the best available technology followed by treatment measures before they are discharged. The recycling and re-use of industrial waste not only reduces the waste generated but can be an economic gain to the industry.

10.2 Objective of Environmental Management Plan

The objective of the Environmental Management Plan is summarized as under: To limit/reduce the degree, extent, magnitude or duration of adverse

impacts. To treat all the pollutants i.e. liquid effluent, air emissions and hazardous

waste with adoption of adequate and efficient technology. To comply with all the norms and standards stipulated by Gujarat

Pollution Control Board/Central Pollution Control Board. To create good working conditions. To reduce any risk hazards and design the disaster management plan. Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for a

cleaner and better environment.

10.3 Components of EMP

EMP for the proposed expansion project covers following aspects:

Description of mitigation measures which are proposed for proposed expansion operation phase only

Description of monitoring program Institutional arrangements Implementation schedule and reporting procedures

All above aspects and objectives are kept in the view and considering the same EMP is prepared for two major fields,

10.3.1 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Unit is well aware of environmental requirements for planning and implementation of the project and Unit has already set up a department with trained personnel headed under the qualified EHS officer. As indicated in the impact and mitigation chapter of this report, the environmental impact after proposed expansion activity is very marginal release of pollutants due to the same.






10.3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Currently unit is operation since September, 2015 and they have already made environmental management a part of overall Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management system. This model EHS system suggests and addresses EMS issues such as:

Management system expectation Management leadership, responsibilities and accountability Risk assessment and management Compliance and other requirements Personnel, training and contractor services Documentation and communications Facilities design and construction Operation, maintenance and management Community awareness and emergency response EHS performance monitoring and measurement Incident investigation reporting and analysis EHS management system audit Management review and audit

10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

For effective implementation of the monitoring program, Unit has a permanent organizational set-up as it is existing unit. Thus, unit has set-up permanent Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for the effective implementation and monitoring of environmental management system as given below.

EMC is regularly monitoring all project activities to ensure the appropriate implementation of all environmental mitigation activities and to identify areas where environmental management plan compliance is not satisfied. Responsibilities have been assigned to officer from various disciplines to perform and co-ordinate the activities concerned with management and implementation of environmental control measures. Parnters of the company will be responsible for overall environmental management. EHS officer will inform all the matter regarding environmental management including reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms.






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nsio

n Th

e EM

P fo

r th

e pr

opos

ed e

xpan

sion

pro

ject

has

bee

n pr

epar

ed fo

r th

e va

riou

s en

viro

nmen

tal a

ttrib

utes

like

Air

, Wat

er, L

and,

Noi

se,

Ecol

ogy,

Soc

io-E

cono

mic

etc

. D

escr

iptio

n So

urce

Ty

pe o

f Pol

luta

nt/

Pollu

tion

Pote

ntia

l C

ontr

ol M

easu

res

Air

En

viro

nmen

t

Stac

k at

tach

ed to

Boi

ler,

TFH

an

d D

.G. S

ets

(Sta

nd B

y)

SPM

, SO

2 and

NO

2

Briq

uette

s/Li

gnite

sho

uld

only

be

used

as

fuel

for

Boi

ler

&

TFH

.

Cyc

lone

Sep

arat

or a

nd B

ag F

ilter

hav

e be

en p

rovi

ded

to th

e co

mm

on s

tack

atta

ched

to

the

exis

ting

Boile

r an

d Th

erm

ic

Flui

d H

eate

r (T

FH)

as a

n A

ir P

ollu

tion

Con

trol

Sys

tem

in

exis

ting

unit.

Afte

r pr

opos

ed e

xpan

sion

, Cyc

lone

Sep

arat

or

and

Bag

Filte

r will

be

prov

ided

to s

tack

atta

ched

to p

ropo

sed

boile

r.

HSD

sho

uld

only

be

used

as

fuel

for D

.G. S

et.

A

fter

prop

osed

exp

ansi

on a

dequ

ate

stac

k he

ight

will

be

prov

ided

for t

he p

ropo

sed

boile

r to

cont

rol &

dis

pers

e th

e ai

r po

lluta

nts

with

in th

e st

ipul

ated

nor

ms.

Pr

oces

s ve

nt

atta

ched

to

D

ryer

mac

hine

M

etha

nol V

apou

r

Met

hano

l rec

over

y sy

stem

at l

amin

ated

she

et d

ryin

g se

ctio

n w

ill b

e pr

ovid

ed to

rec

over

Met

hano

l and

red

uce

VO

Cs

load

in

wor

k ar

ea. U

nit w

ill p

rovi

de h

ood

and

cond

ense

r sy

stem

to

rec

over

Met

hano

l and

reu

se in

the

pro

cess

. At

leas

t 95

%

Met

hano

l will

be

reco

vere

d fr

om th

e sy

stem

.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M

/s. R

ebec

ca L

amin

ates

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, NH

-8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-10

Envi

ronm

enta

l Man

agem

ent P

lan

10.6

Des

crip

tion

Sour

ce

Type

of P

ollu

tant

/ Po

llutio

n Po

tent

ial

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s

Fugi

tive

emis

sion

s du

e to

ra

w m

ater

ial

hand

ling

and

tran

spor

tatio

n,

man

ufac

turi

ng a

ctiv

ity e

tc.

Odo

ur/V

OC

All

the

raw

mat

eria

ls w

ill b

e st

ored

in is

olat

ed s

tora

ge a

rea

and

cont

aine

rs w

ill b

e ke

pt ti

ghtly

clo

sed.

Entir

e m

anuf

actu

ring

act

ivity

will

be

carr

ied

out

in c

lose

d re

acto

rs/

vess

els

and

regu

lar

chec

king

and

mai

nten

ance

of

the

sam

e w

ill b

e ca

rrie

d ou

t to

avoi

d an

y le

akag

es.

A

ll th

e m

otor

s of

pum

ps f

or t

he h

andl

ing

of h

azar

dous

ch

emic

als

will

be

flam

e pr

oof

and

prov

ided

with

sui

tabl

e m

echa

nica

l sea

l with

stan

d-by

arr

ange

men

t.

The

cont

rol

of a

ll pa

ram

eter

s on

a c

ontin

uous

bas

is w

ill b

e do

ne b

y ad

equa

te c

ontr

ol v

alve

s, p

ress

ure

rele

ase

valv

es a

nd

safe

ty v

alve

s et

c.

A

ll th

e fla

nge

join

ts o

f th

e pi

pe l

ines

will

be

cove

red

with

fla

nge

guar

ds.

Th

e sp

illag

es /

leak

ages

of s

peci

fic c

hem

ical

will

be

colle

cted

an

d it

will

be

drai

ned

to e

fflue

nt tr

eatm

ent p

lant

.

Prec

autio

nary

mea

sure

s w

ill b

e ta

ken

whi

le h

andl

ing

vari

ous

haza

rdou

s che

mic

als.

Ade

quat

e ve

ntila

tion

syst

em in

pro

cess

pla

nt a

nd h

azar

dous

ch

emic

al s

tora

ge a

rea

shou

ld b

e pr

ovid

ed.

A

reg

ular

pre

vent

ive

mai

nten

ance

will

be

plan

ned

to r

epla

ce

or re

ctify

all

gask

ets,

join

ts e

tc.

Tr

ansp

orte

rs

will

be

in

stru

cted

to

co

ver

the

truc

ks

by

tarp

aulin

she

ets.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M

/s. R

ebec

ca L

amin

ates

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, NH

-8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-10

Envi

ronm

enta

l Man

agem

ent P

lan

10.7

Des

crip

tion

Sour

ce

Type

of P

ollu

tant

/ Po

llutio

n Po

tent

ial

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s

TR

EM

card

w

ill

be

prov

ided

to

th

e dr

iver

du

ring

th

e tr

ansp

orta

tion

of H

azar

dous

raw

mat

eria

ls/p

rodu

cts.

Suffi

cien

t in

form

atio

n an

d tr

aini

ng r

egar

ding

cha

ract

eris

tics

and

imm

edia

te a

ctio

ns i

n ca

se o

f an

y sp

illag

e or

acc

iden

t du

ring

tr

ansp

orta

tion

of

haza

rdou

s ch

emic

al

will

be

pr

ovid

ed to

the

driv

er

To

con

trol

the

odo

ur g

ener

ated

dur

ing

proc

ess,

unit

will

pr

ovid

e ho

od o

ver

the

affe

cted

are

a an

d co

mm

on d

uctin

g w

ill b

e ta

ken

to a

ctiv

ated

car

bon

filte

r. In

add

ition

, tur

bo je

t ve

ntila

tors

will

be

inst

alle

d on

the

roo

f to

p of

the

indu

stri

al

shed

are

a.

Wat

er

Envi

ronm

ent

Dom

estic

Was

tew

ater

Lo

w P

ollu

tion

Pote

ntia

l

The

dom

estic

was

tew

ater

gen

erat

ed w

ill b

e tr

eate

d in

STP

.

Indu

stri

al W

aste

wat

er

Slig

htly

Hig

h Po

llutio

n Po

tent

ial

In

dust

rial

was

tew

ater

will

be

gene

rate

d fr

om p

roce

ss, b

oile

r bl

ow-d

own,

co

olin

g to

wer

bl

ow-d

own,

&

w

ashi

ng.

Was

tew

ater

will

be

colle

cted

col

lect

ion

cum

neu

tral

izat

ion

tank

. Th

en w

aste

wat

er w

ill b

e gi

ven

Che

mic

al O

xida

tion

trea

tmen

t. A

fter

com

plet

ion

of

chem

ical

tr

eatm

ent,

was

tew

ater

will

be

take

n to

Nut

ch F

ilter

/Filt

er P

ress

for

ch

emic

al s

ludg

e se

para

tion.

Che

mic

ally

trea

ted

wat

er w

ill b

e m

ixed

with

coo

ling

tow

er b

low

dow

n, b

oile

r bl

ow d

own

in

hold

ing

tank

. A

fter

that

it

will

be

take

n to

an

Evap

orat

or

follo

wed

by

cond

ense

r. Th

e co

nden

sate

from

eva

pora

tor

will

be

reu

sed

in i

ndus

tria

l ac

tiviti

es.

ETP

slud

ge a

long

with

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M

/s. R

ebec

ca L

amin

ates

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, NH

-8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-10

Envi

ronm

enta

l Man

agem

ent P

lan

10.8

Des

crip

tion

Sour

ce

Type

of P

ollu

tant

/ Po

llutio

n Po

tent

ial

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s

evap

orat

ion

resi

due

from

eva

pora

tor

will

be

disp

osed

of

at

TSD

F si

te. T

hus,

unit

will

mai

ntai

n Ze

ro E

fflue

nt D

isch

arge

. So

lid/

Haz

ardo

us

Was

te

Man

agem

ent

Man

ufac

turi

ng

Act

ivity

, W

aste

wat

er T

reat

men

t ET

P Sl

udge

+

Evap

orat

ion

Resi

due,

U

sed

Oil,

&

D

isca

rded

Pl

astic

Ba

gs/D

rum

s

Sa

me

as e

xist

ing

prac

tices

afte

r pr

opos

ed e

xpan

sion

ETP

Sl

udge

as

wel

l as

Evap

orat

ion

Resi

due

will

be

disp

osed

off

at

appr

oved

TSD

F si

te. U

sed

Oil

will

be

reus

ed w

ithin

pre

mis

es

as a

lubr

ican

t or

sold

to r

egis

tere

d re

cycl

er. D

isca

rded

Pla

stic

Ba

gs/D

rum

s will

be

sold

to a

utho

rize

d ve

ndor

.

Exis

ting

haza

rdou

s w

aste

sto

rage

are

a is

ade

quat

e fo

r sto

ring

ad

ditio

nal w

aste

gen

erat

ed d

ue to

pro

pose

d ex

pans

ion

Bu

rnin

g of

Fue

l in

Boile

r and

TF

H

Fly

Ash

Cur

rent

ly u

nit

is s

endi

ng f

ly a

sh t

o ce

men

t/ R

MC

/ pa

ver

bloc

ks/

build

ing

bric

ks m

anuf

actu

rer

units

and

als

o w

ill b

e su

pplie

d to

th

e ot

her

com

pani

es

for

land

le

velli

ng,

cond

ition

ing,

roa

d co

nstr

uctio

n, e

tc.

and

afte

r pr

opos

ed

expa

nsio

n th

e sa

me

proc

ess w

ill b

e fo

llow

ed.

Noi

se

Envi

ronm

ent

Plan

t Eq

uipm

ents

an

d va

riou

s Mac

hine

ry

Low

Pol

lutio

n Po

tent

ial

In

exi

stin

g un

it al

l N

oise

sup

pres

sion

mea

sure

s su

ch a

s en

clos

ures

, bu

ffers

an

d/or

pr

otec

tive

mea

sure

s al

read

y pr

ovid

ed,

if re

quir

ed n

eces

sary

arr

ange

men

t w

ill b

e m

ade

afte

r pr

opos

ed e

xpan

sion

(whe

reve

r no

ise

leve

l is

mor

e th

an

90 d

B (A

)).

Sa

me

as e

xist

ing

prac

tices

em

ploy

ees

will

be

prov

ided

with

ea

r pr

otec

tion

mea

sure

s lik

e ea

rplu

gs o

r ea

rmuf

fs. E

arpl

ug

will

be

prov

ided

to a

ll w

orke

rs w

here

exp

osur

e is

85

dB (A

) or

mor

e.

Th

e tr

ansp

orta

tion

cont

ract

or w

ill b

e in

form

ed t

o av

oid

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M

/s. R

ebec

ca L

amin

ates

Su

rvey

No.

132

/Pai

ki 1

, NH

-8A

, V

illag

e: B

ahad

urga

dh, T

al. &

Dis

t.: M

orbi

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-10

Envi

ronm

enta

l Man

agem

ent P

lan

10.9

Des

crip

tion

Sour

ce

Type

of P

ollu

tant

/ Po

llutio

n Po

tent

ial

Con

trol

Mea

sure

s

unne

cess

ary

spee

ding

of t

he v

ehic

les i

nsid

e th

e pr

emis

es.

C

urre

ntly

re

gula

r oi

ling,

lu

bric

atio

n an

d pr

even

tive

mai

nten

ance

is

bein

g ca

rrie

d ou

t fo

r th

e m

achi

neri

es a

nd

equi

pmen

ts

to

redu

ce

nois

e ge

nera

tion

afte

r pr

opos

ed

expa

nsio

n sa

me

proc

edur

e w

ill b

e fo

llow

ed.

Fo

r pr

opos

ed e

xpan

sion

are

as w

ith h

igh

nois

e le

vels

will

be

iden

tifie

d an

d se

greg

ated

whe

re p

ossi

ble

and

will

inc

lude

pr

omin

ently

dis

play

ed c

autio

n bo

ards

.

Uni

t has

alr

eady

dev

elop

ed th

e gr

eenb

elt a

rea,

whi

ch w

ill b

e up

grad

ed

afte

r pr

opos

ed

expa

nsio

n w

ithin

in

dust

rial

pr

emis

es a

nd a

roun

d th

e pe

riph

ery

(if p

ossi

ble)

to

prev

ent

the

nois

e po

llutio

n in

surr

ound

ing

area

.






10.5 Biological Conservation Plan for Indian Peafowl (Peacock) An Indian Peafowl or Peacock (Pavo Cristatus) is a large pheasant justifiably declared as the National Bird of India in 1963 due to its flagship value founded on its glorious position in mythology and its widespread distribution and grandeur. In India, it is given the utmost protection by inclusion in Schedule 1 of Indian Wildlife Act, 1972 (2002). Being a wide spread species, apart from the various urban habitats, it is also found in agriculture field, along stream with good vegetation and close to human habitation in semi – feral conditions. In the present study area this species have been confirmed from various habitats located near the village periphery. Appearance: The male has a spectacular glossy green long tail feathers that may be more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length. These feathers have blue, golden green and copper colored ocelli (eyes). The long tail feathers are used for mating rituals like courtship displays. The feathers are arched into a magnificent fan shaped form across the back of the bird and almost touching the found on both sides. Females do not have these graceful tail feathers. They have the fan like crest with whitish face and throat, chestnut brown crown and hind neck, metallic green upper breast and mantle, white belly and brown back rump and tail. Their primaries are dark brown.

Classification:

1 Kingdom Animalia 2 Phylum Chordata 3 Class Aves 4 Order Galliformes 5 Family Phasianidae 6 Genus Pavo 7 Species Pavo cristatus 8 Local Name Peacock or Mor

Peacock Habitat






Study Approach: It was found that the buffer zone of the study area is the habitat of Schedule I species Pavo cristatus which is commonly known as Peacock or Mor. To do a systematic study, biological survey of the core zone as well as buffer zone has been conducted in order to discover the distribution of the stated species in the study area.

Sightings and Habitat Use: Direct Peacock habitat was sighted in some of villages covered in the buffer zone which was human dominated and associated surround habitats i.e. near agricultural fields and water bodies. This species is well adapted to natural village environment.

Threats in the Study Area: No any threat has been observed for peacock or its habitats in the study area. Though, habitat improvement programme is recommended for improvement of population status of this national bird “Peacock”.

Conservation Measures: Direct and indirect approach is required to provide effective conservation, which is recommended as under:

Some provision of rewards to informers for the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife.

Increasing the tree cover in the core area for shelter and roosting of peacocks. This can be achieved by planting of tree in buffer zone. Some local species such as Bili, Sirish, Seetafal, limdo, Gulmahor, Bordi, etc. can be planted. Planting of tree groves in school compounds in the villages of buffer area can also be carried out.

By conducting awareness programmes (community and school level) for conservation of peacocks in the area.

Provision of veterinary care and cages for injured or sick deformed birds.

Table 10.1: Conservation Plan for Peacock for Five Years

Detailed Action Plan Sr. No Type of Activity Activites Carried Out

During Five Years

Amount to be spent in 5

years

Name of Villages Where Activities

Will be Carried Out

1 Plantation Plantation of native tree species for five years 1,00,000/- Malia, Rapar, Jetpar,

Sokhda, Vadharva, Rashangpar,

Bahadurgadh 2

Conducting Awareness

Programmes

Awareness programme for Peacock Conservation

for five years 1,00,000/-

Total 2,00,000/-






All above activities will be carried out with the consultation of local forest department and Gram Panchayat of respective villages.

Aspects: 1. Plantation: Plantation of plant species suggested by forest department and

local people should be carried out once in a year in 7 villages mentioned above. This will provide shelter to the peacocks and more habitats will be developed.

2. Awareness Programmes: Awareness programs for peacock conservation should be carried out once in a year in the schools of different nearby villages. The objectives of this programme will be,

To create awareness to the people in the village about the forest laws regarding punishments being given for killing the peacocks; knowledge of giving first aid treatment in case of injury; motivation to use Natural fertilizes and insecticides in Agriculture.

Students will be taught about the behavioural and family studies of the Peacock.

Oath for conservation of peacock will be taken by students and the villagers.

10.6 Greenbelt Development Plan

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the plant and the surrounding areas. The green belt helps to halt soil erosion, make the eco-system more sustainable, make the climate more conductive and restore water balance. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated in the plant apart from improving the aesthetics of the plant site. Unit has already developed the greenbelt area, which will be upgraded after proposed expansion within industrial premises and around the periphery.

Out of total plant area 14,569 m2, Unit has developed greenbelt in 4,810 m2 areas. Considering the environmental status of project area four main parameters like salinity, draught, fire resistance, species with faster growth rate and ever green nature have been considered while selecting the species. Facts considered during selection of plant species for greenbelt development are:

Agro climatic zone (dry sub humid – as per CPCB) of the project area Evergreen species to mitigate cumulative impacts due to other

industries also.






Type of pollutant (mainly air) likely to disperse from project activities. Biological–filter Efficiency: Absorption of gases, Dust capturing and

Noise control.

Unit has already developed greenbelt area having approx. 500 nos. of trees and which will be upgraded after proposed expansion and for this activity demands expert advice and guidance. Details of the selected plant species for greenbelt area upgradation are given in the Table 10.1.

Table 10.2: Details of Plant Species in Greenbelt

Common Name of Trees Scientific Name Number of

Species Neem Azadirachta Indica 40

Gulmohar Delonix Regia 15 Asopalav Polyalthia Longifolia 30

Mango Mangifera Indica 25 Shisham Dalbergia sissoo 15 Garmalo Cassia Fistula 30

Teak Tectono Grandis 20 Shirish Albizio Lebbeck 25 Kadam Anogeissus Lotifolio 25

Total Species 225 Proposed Five Years Program for Greenbelt Development Plantation

Details 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year Total

No. of plants 90 40 40 40 15 225 Yearly

Percentage 40 % 18 % 18 % 18 % 6 % 100 %

10.7 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme

Rainwater Harvesting is generally recharging rainwater in to the underground formation, where it will be stored in underground reservoirs (Aquifer) so that we can draw it whenever we need it. Rain water harvesting means arresting rainwater during monsoon and storing it in natural reservoirs (aquifers) and artificial/ manmade reservoirs (tanks). The rain is available everywhere in India and the end user can store this water at marginal cost. The harvested rainwater can be used for flushing, washing, gardening, irrigation, fire fighting and even consumption with necessary






treatment. Rainwater is the purest form of water available to us. Experts opine that the major source of water, rain must be saved to solve the problem of water scarcity.

Need for Rainwater Harvesting To reduce ground water pollution To augment the ground water storage and decline of water level To improve the quality of ground water To reduce the soil erosion To avoid flooding on roads

Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting Provides self sufficiency at least reduces load on water supply Reduces the cost of pumping of ground water as it raises ground water

table Improves quality of ground water through dilution when recharge to

ground water Reduces soil erosion in alluvium area Rainwater harvesting systems are simple which can be adopted by

individuals

Available Technology:- Storage in artificial above or underground tanks. Recharging aquifer directly through tube wells with necessary treatment. Recharging aquifer by percolation / Soakage in the ground.

Method of Rainwater Harvesting:-

In arid and semiarid areas rain water forms the only source of domestic water supply. This is an ideal solution to water problem where there is no ground water (Saline ground water) and surface sources are very far. This is ideally suited from the economical point of view. Rain water is bacteriologically pure, free from, organic water and soft in nature. To meet drinking water demand during the critical dry period of 90-120 days roof top water harvesting is very useful. Ground water recharge or storage from house of 100 m2 of roof top will be 55,000 liters in one year, sufficient for a period of four months for a family of five members.

In roof top rain water harvesting the rain water is collected from roof of the buildings and stored in water tank or ground water reservoir for beneficial use in future. The size of the catchment area and tank should be enough to






supply sufficient water for the users during this period. Volume

Volume of tank can be calculated by the following formula. V= (t x n x a) tat where V= Volume of tank (litters) T= Length of the dry season (days) N= Number of people using the tank A= Consumption per capita per days (litters) ET= Evaporation loss during the dry period

Since evaporation from a closed storage tank is negligible the evaporation loss (et) can be ignored (=Zero)

Need for Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting (R T R W H)

To meet ever increasing demand for water in urban areas. To reduce the runoff which is chocking the storm drains To avoid the flooding of roads To augment the ground water storage and control decline of water

levels To reduce the ground water pollution To improve the quality of ground water To reduce the soil erosion Rain water may be harnessed at place of need and may be utilized

at time of need The structures required for harvesting the rain water are simple,

economical and eco-friendly

Essential Components of the system Roof Catchment Gutters for collection of roof water Down pipe to convey rain water from gutter to storage tank “Foul Flush” to divert the contaminated run-off from roof (for

initial wash out before taking to storage tank Filter/Mesh Storage tank under ground Water withdrawal arrangement (Hand Pump) Dis-infection arrangement

Design Consideration In the design system, the main criterion is the most economical combination of the storage tank volume, systematic analysis of rainfall






records and construction costs. Selection of Site

Site should be close to the house to reduce the cost of down pipe Site should have good drainage and should be away from the cattle

shed and soak pits etc. for cleanliness and hygiene surrounding the tank

Site should be away from tress to prevent litters falling on the roof and structural disturbance to the tank by roof propagation

Site should be easily accessible for tapping water

Tips for Maintenance of the R R H S Always keep the surroundings of the tank clean and hygienic Remove Algae from the roof tiles and asbestos sheets before the

monsoon Drain the tank completely and clean from inside thoroughly before

the monsoon Clean the water channels (Gutters) often during rainy season and

definitely before the first monsoon rain Avoid first 15 or 20 minutes of rain fall depending on the intensity

of rain. Use the first flush arrangement to drain off this first rain water

Change the filter media every rainy season In coastal area the tank may be painted outside by corrosion

resistant paint once in 3 years and in other areas lime (Calcium Carbonate) based white wash may be applied not only for beauty but also for cleanliness

Withdraw water from the system at the rate of 5 lits/head/day. This will ensure availability of water throughout the water scarcity period.

Cover all inlet and outlet pipes with closely knife nylon net or fine cloth or cap during non-rainy season to avoid entry of insects, worms and mosquitoes.

The substances that go into the making of the roof should be non-toxic in nature

Runoff Calculation & Provision of Rainwater Tanks: The area under investigation for M/s. Rebecca Laminates at Village: Bahadurgadh, Tal. & Dist. Morbi, Gujarat is 14,569 m2. The dependable rainfall of the project area is 660 mm i.e. 0.660 m. Calculation of rain water to be harvested based on yearly rainfall and runoff is given in Table 10.2.






Table 10.3 Details of Rain Water Harvesting

Particular Details

Roof top area

Open area

Road area

Green belt area

Annual rainfall (m) 0.660 No. of rainy days per year 30 Catchment area available (m2) 6269 575 2915 4810 Coefficient of runoff (as per CGWB guideline) 0.7 0.2 0.6 0.5 Area wise volume of rain water can be harvested (Kilo Liter/year)

2896.2 75.9 1154.34 1587.3

Total volume of rain water can be harvested (KL/year)

5714

Average volume of rain water can be harvested (KL/day) during 30 rainy days

190

Volume of storage tank to be provided by unit for rain water storage (KL)

100 x 2

Based on the above table, unit will provide rain water storage tank of about 100 Kilo Litres (2 nos.) and stored rainwater will be used for purposes like cooling, washing & domestic etc. as per the requirement.

10.8 Occupational Health Management Plan

Currently, Industry has adopted all precautionary methods to reduce the risk of exposure of hazards to employees and same will be continued after proposed expansion, specifically:

Pre-employment and periodical medical examinations will be carried out to assess the health status of the workers and medical records for the same will be maintained for each employee.

A qualified doctor will be appointed on casual basis and required medicines, antidotes and first-aid box will be procured under the guidance of appointed doctor as per guidelines of Factory Act.

Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs) like helmet, goggles, hand gloves, safety shoes, nose masks and ear protecting devices like ear plugs/ear muffs will be provided to all the workers.

Adequate numbers of fire fighting equipments and extinguishers will be installed as per requirement of the fire risk in the proposed plant.

Proper training will be imparted to employees for use of safety appliances & first aid.






All workers will be trained on respective Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) so as to enable them to prevent any possible mishaps.

All loading/unloading will be carried out under technical guidance as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) generated for the particular raw material/product.

All pollution control equipments are periodically checked and maintained. The work place area monitoring will be carried out for Particulate Matters

(PM), VOCs & Noise on regular basis. Good housekeeping, proper and adequate ventilation and lighting will be

arranged for better workplace area as per guidelines of Factory Act. Water purification and water cooler will be provided for safe drinking

water.

10.9 Fire & Safety Management Plan

Currently the company has provided sufficient fire extinguishers and fire hydrant systems for protection of the plant building against fire due to electrical spark and short circuit. After proposed expansion the same will be upgraded in which automatic type fire extinguishing system will be provided to protect the control and computer room areas from fire hazards. Qualified and trained officers are managing the environment and safety department in existing plant and all persons in operation and maintenance of the plant have been given basic fire fighting training and after proposed expansion the same will be maintained. To avoid short-circuiting an earthing system will be designed and installed for a ground fault short circuit. Grid resistance will be decided based on soil resistively and allowance for corrosion. Electrical equipments will be flame proof. To avoid road accident due to spillage of fuels and blockages of road, proper parking and road safety signs both inside and outside the plant will be displayed. Good housekeeping, proper and adequate ventilation and lighting has been arranged for better workplace area as per guidelines of Factory Act.

10.10 Cleaner Production Technologies

Currently, unit has adopted following cleaner production techniques:

Measured quantities of raw materials to minimize waste Automated and enclosed filling system is used to minimize spillage.






Regular preventive maintenance for avoiding leakage, spillage etc. is being carried out.

After proposed expansion unit will upgrade cleaner production techniques for water conservation, hazardous waste minimization, good housekeeping practices, maximum reuse/recycle, energy saving etc. wherever possible;

Carrying out energy audit at regular time interval. Installation and efficient use of rain water harvesting system. Reusing treated industrial effluent in industrial activities. Reusing spent/waste oil for lubrication in machineries and equipments

within the premises. Adopting good housekeeping practices by maintaining cleanliness in

premises and providing regular training and giving instructions for the same.

10.11 Budget for Environment Protection Measures

Capital investment for the protection of environment will be about Rs. 46 Lakhs. Unit will regularly and efficiently operate environmental management systems and keep provision for fund for meeting expenses for the same. The budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management for the proposed project is presented in the Table 10.3

Table: 10.4 Budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management for proposed expansion

Aspect of Environmental Management

Cost in Lakh [Rs.]

Recurring Cost (Lakh /Annum)

[Rs.]

Remarks

Air Pollution 30.00 3.00 In existing industry, multi-cyclone type dust collector has been provided as APCM and the same will be upgraded with additional bag filter. After proposed expansion there will be addition of boiler and as APCM cyclone separator followed by bag filter will be provided to the same. So there will be an additional capital cost and the recurring cost would include operation and







Cost in Lakh [Rs.]


[Rs.]

Remarks

maintenance of pollution control devices and stack emission monitoring & sample analysis charges.

Water Pollution 6.50 1.50 Currently industry has provided ETP followed by evaporator and after proposed expansion there will be increase in capital cost which would include cost of STP & upgradation of ETP etc. and recurring cost would include maintenance charges, manpower salary, sample analysis charges etc.

Noise Pollution 0.50 0.10 Currently unit is in operation so, there will be slightly change in capital cost which would include provision of adequate sound enclosures and recurring cost would include monitoring of noise level.

Hazardous / Solid Waste Management

- - 0.10 Recurring cost would be for solid/ hazardous waste packing & its disposal and for the membership of TSDF/CHWIF site

Green Belt 3.00 1.00 In existing unit, project proponent has developed green belt. So, after proposed expansion there will be change in capital cost would include upgradation of green belt within and outside the project premises and recurring cost would include maintenance charges, manpower salary etc.

Occupational Health & Safety

1.00 0.50 Capital cost would include cost of OHS center, PPEs and recurring







Cost in Lakh [Rs.]


[Rs.]

Remarks

cost would include maintenance charges

Miscellaneous 5.00 1.00 Miscellaneous activity such as development of rain water harvesting system, cost of fire and safety equipment and recurring cost would include maintenance charges

Total 46.00 7.2





Chapter-11: Summary & Conclusion 11.1

CHAPTER - 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 Introduction Generally any project or action includes various impacts, which vary in magnitude as their beneficial or adverse classification. At the same time it is very important to conclude that the “overall” or “collective” impact of the proposed project is beneficial or detrimental.

In case of the proposed expansion project, impacts are evaluated with respect to various activities during operational phase.

11.2 Air Environment The general meteorological data collected during the study period confirms that climatic status of the study area is consistent with the regional meteorology.

Baseline AAQ data indicates that 98th percentile concentration of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO & VOCs in the study area are well within the permissible limits as prescribed in the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards.

Based on the ground level concentration evaluated by Dispersion Modelling, it is found that due to the operation of proposed expansion project incremental values of various parameters are well within the permission limits as prescribed in the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards.

Hence, it may be concluded that there would not be any adverse impacts on surrounding air environment within the study area due to the proposed expansion project.

11.3 Water Environment Baseline data reveal that as per drinking water quality standards IS 10500 overall quality of both surface & ground water is suitable for domestic activity including agricultural activity. Ground water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium and coliforms whereas surface water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like TDS, Turbidity, Chloride, Total Hardness, Magnesium and coliforms. The total water requirement after proposed expansion will be 42.3 kl/day. Water will be obtained through Narmada pipeline to fulfil such requirements. However, industry






proposed to install rainwater harvesting system to collect the rain water and use in the domestic purpose.

Domestic wastewater will be treated in the STP & treated water will be used for gardening purpose and industrial wastewater will be collected and treated in ETP. Treated effluent will be ultimately evaporated off in an evaporator.

Thus, it can be concluded that there would not be any significant adverse impact on the water environment due to the proposed expansion project.

11.4 Noise Environment Noise level in the project premises will be controlled at the source itself by appropriate use of noise suppressing systems. Noise level in the surrounding study area is well within the permissible limits as prescribed in the National Noise Quality Standards. Except 1 location noise level is higher due to highway.

Thus, noise generated due to the project activity shall create negligible impact in surrounding environments. This shall further be attenuated by a barrier of plantation at the periphery of the plant.

11.5 Land/Soil Environment The soil pollution is generally due to wastewater and solid waste. There will be no industrial wastewater discharge as treated effluent will be ultimately evaporated off in an evaporator. Solid waste generation will be very less during operation phase of the proposed project. Hazardous waste will be properly collected, stored & ultimately disposed off to secured landfill/TSDF site.

All the solid/hazardous wastes generated from the unit after proposed expansion will be properly collected, stored & ultimately disposed off as per the applicable Act/Rules prescribed by statutory authority.

Therefore, there would be no adverse impact on the land environment due to the proposed expansion project.

11.6 Ecology & Biodiversity The flora and fauna of the study area indicate that species diversification is very less in the study area so, impacts on flora and fauna are negligible. There would be no adverse impact of air pollution on the surrounding ecology as all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.






It may be noted that the company will develop a large green belt area, which will help in inviting birds and other creatures to proliferate. Thus, the proposed expansion project will not have any adverse impact on the ecology.

11.7 Socio-Economic Environment The proposed expansion project will generate employment during operation phase. The indirect employment will also be generated by way of transportation, shopkeepers and other casual employment for many people during operation phase as well as construction phase.

Local people will be given preference for the jobs in the proposed expansion project. Economic status of the local people will improve due to the increased business opportunities, thereby making a positive impact. Educational, medical and housing facilities in the study area will considerably improve.

Thus, the proposed expansion project will have significant positive impact on the employment pattern of the study area.

11.8 Conclusion Negligible impacts will occur on air quality. However, all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.

No ecological damage will occur. No adverse impacts will occur on water environment. Local employment opportunities will increase. Various other environment parameters like Forest/ National Park/ Sanctuary and Religious / Historical Places will not be affected.

Environment Management Plan has been formulated to control all the pollutant parameters and Environment Management Cell has been set-up to ensure that these parameters do not exceed the norms set out by the concerned authorities.

After commissioning of the proposed project the Environmental Management Cell will take care of all the pollution control measures.

It can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental management plan during the construction & operational phase, there will be negligible impact on the environment.





Chapter-12: Disclosure of Consultant Organization 12.1

CHAPTER - 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION

12.1 Declaration for Involvement in EIA Study DECLARATION BY ORGANIZATION

Project Details

Name & address M/s. Rebecca Laminates Survey No. 132/P1, N.H. 8A,Village: Bahadurgadh, Taluka & District: Morbi, Gujarat-363642.

Project Type Proposed Expansion project for Manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Urea Formaldehyde Resin.

Category as per EIA Notification

5(f) ‘A’

NABET sector 21 EIA Consultant Details

Name & address

T. R. Associates A-401, S. G. Business Hub, Between Bhagwat Vidhyapith & Gota Over Bridge, Near Umiya Campus, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat. Contact No.: 98253 71099 [email protected]; [email protected]

Current Status NABET Accredited vide their Certificate No. NABET/EIA/1619/RA 0033 issued on 14.02.2017 and valid till 17-03-2019

Details of Laboratory engaged in EIA Study

Name & Address

T. R. Associates Above Murlidhar Dining Hall, Nr. Car Box & K.S.Dedhiya School, Royal Enfield Showroom Lane, B/H. Satyamev Complex, Opp. New Gujarat High Court, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat. Contact No.: 98253 71099 [email protected]; [email protected]

Current Status NABL Accredited vides Certificate No. T-3189 dated 14-11-2016 valid up to 13-11-2018

Name & Address

Aavanira Biotech (P) Ltd. Kinetic Innovation Park, D-1 Block, Plot No. 18/1 Part, MIDC Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra. [email protected]






Current Status NABL Accredited and MoEF&CC approved MoEF&CC Approved vide Notification dated 07.12.2012 valid up to 06.12.2017

Name & Address

Go Green Mechanisms Pvt. Ltd. Dayal Estate, National Highway No. 8, Opp APMC Market Gate-1 (Deen Dayal Grain Market, Bareja), Bareja, Jetalpur, District: Ahmedabad-382426. [email protected]

Current Status NABL Accredited vide Certificate No. T-4299 dated 09-12-2016 valid up to 8-12-2018






12.2 Company Profile

T. R. ASSOCIATES is an organization working towards providing techno-economical solutions through innovative ideas and indigenous technologies, in the field of Pollution Control and Management. Having in-house facilities for Design, Execution, Erection and Commissioning; T. R. Associates undertakes project from Concept to Commissioning. T. R. ASSOCIATES is enlisted as Environmental Consultants and are recognized as Schedule-II Environmental Auditors by Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

12.3 Services T. R. Associates provides services in the areas,

Research & Development Environment & Safety Consultation:

Environmental Quality Monitoring Engineering Designs

Environment & Safety Assessment:

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Audit Safety Audit Risk Assessment

Engineering Procurement & Commissioning: Effluent Treatment Plants Sewage Treatment Plants

Laboratory work: Ambient air and noise monitoring & analysis, water & soil analysis

12.4 Infrastructural Facilities

1. OFFICE PREMISES

Office area of around 1950 sq. ft. is located in commercial area on S. G. Highway. The office and the laboratory are located very near, which help in maintaining the authenticity of the methodologies used for the analysis thus helping in arriving at the quality solution timely.

2. LABORATORY FACILITIES

Laboratory is a heart for any organization dealing in the environmental field. T. R. Associates has a NABL accredited Lab with a team of experience personnel who are trained in sampling for air, water and wastewater and for conducting Analysis, Treatability and Feasibility studies at its own well-equipped laboratory.






3. ANALYTICAL CAPABILITY

The laboratory can undertake the qualitative and timely analysis of all the environmental parameters concerning Air, Water & Waste Water and Hazardous / Solid Waste.

4. R&D FACILITIES

Has established bench scale models for process development, performance evaluation and process optimization.

5. COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Main facilities like office and laboratory are located very near thus aiding faster communication between the personnel’s thus helping at arriving to a solution faster. The infrastructure is adequately equipped with Telephone connections, Wi-Fi connection, Internet connection, Courier services etc. to have faster communication with the outer world.

6. LIST OF INSTRUMENTS / EQUIPMENTS / MODEL

Magnetic Analytical Balance Stack Monitoring Kits pH meter High Volume Air Samplers Conductivity Meter Respirable Dust Collector COD Digestion Assembly PM2.5 Sampler

Incubator for BOD Automatic Weather Station (AWS)

Refrigerator for storage of samples and reagents

Wind Direction

Digital UV Visible Spectrophotometer

Min. Max. Temperature Thermometer

Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate Dry Bulb Wet Bulb Hot Plate dB meter Other Glassware Microscope with Halogen Lamp Oven Temperature Controller Muffle Furnace Flame Photometer

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