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REPORTEIA/EMP
FOREXPANSION OF INTEGRATED STEEL PLANT FROM 16 MTPA TO 18 MTPA
AND CAPTIVE POWER PLANT 1490 MW LOCATED AT VIJAYANAGAR WORKS, TORANAGALLU, BELLARY, KARNATAKA
JSW STEEL LIMITEDAt Torangallu, Ballari District, Karnataka
VIJAYNAGAR WORKS,
MECON LIMITED(A Govt. of India Enterprise)Vivekananda PathPO. DorandaDist – Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002Certificate no: NABET/EIA/2023/RA 0195
MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/EIA-EMP/2557/R.2 JULY 2021
JJSW STEEL LIMITED,VIJAYANAGAR WORKSTorangallu, Ballari District,Karnataka - 583275
PROJECT PROPONENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
December 2018 to February 2019 (Winter Season)BASELINE MONITORING PERIOD
REPORTEIA/EMP
FOREXPANSION OF INTEGRATED STEEL PLANT FROM 16 MTPA TO 18 MTPA
AND CAPTIVE POWER PLANT 1490 MW LOCATED AT VIJAYANAGAR WORKS, TORANAGALLU, BELLARY, KARNATAKA
JSW STEEL LIMITEDAt Torangallu, Ballari District, Karnataka
VIJAYNAGAR WORKS,
MECON LIMITED(A Govt. of India Enterprise)Vivekananda PathPO. DorandaDist – Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002Certificate no: NABET/EIA/2023/RA 0195
JJSW STEEL LIMITED,VIJAYANAGAR WORKSTorangallu, Ballari District,Karnataka - 583275
PROJECT PROPONENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
EIA/EMP
Category of project as per EIA Notification, 2006 Sl. No. 3(a) of Schedule - “Primary and Secondary Ferrous Metallurgical Industries”
QCI-NABET EIA Sector(s) involved: 08 – Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & non-ferrous)
Monitoring lab: MECON Ltd. (Inhouse)(CPCB recognition vide ltr. Nos. C-11012/81/2019-Tech/11427 dtd. 16-01-2020 & Gazette No. Legal 42(3)/87 dated 14-08-2014)
Quality Council of India
National Accreditation Board for Education & Training
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION
MECON Limited, Ranchi
Vivekananda Path, P.O. Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand Pin 834002 The organization is accredited as Category-A under the QCI-NABET Scheme for Accreditation of EIA Consultant Organization, Version 3: for preparing EIA-EMP reports in the following Sectors-
Sl. No. Sector Description Sector (as per) Cat. NABET MoEFCC 1. Mining of minerals including opencast and underground 1 1 (a) (i) A 2. Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production 2 1 (b) A 3. River Valley projects 3 1 (c) A 4. Thermal power plants 4 1 (d) A 5. Coal washeries 6 2 (a) A 6. Mineral beneficiation 7 2 (b) A 7. Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) 8 3 (a) A 8. Cements plants 9 3 (b) B 9. Coke oven plants 11 4 (b) A
10. Oil & gas transportation pipeline (crude and refinery/ petrochemical products), passing through national parks/ sanctuaries/coral reefs / ecologically sensitive areas including LNG terminal
27 6 (a) A
11. Isolated storage & handling of Hazardous chemicals 28 - B 12. All ship breaking yards including ship breaking units 30 7 (b) A
13. Industrial estates/ parks/ complexes/areas, export processing Zones (EPZs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complexes 31 7 (c) A
14. Ports, harbours, break waters and dredging 33 7 (e) A 15. Highways 34 7 (f) A 16. Building and construction projects 38 8 (a) B 17. Townships and Area development projects 39 8 (b) B
Note: Names of approved EIA Coordinators and Functional Area Experts are mentioned in RAAC minutes dated Sept 18, 2020 posted on QCI-NABET website. The Accreditation shall remain in force subject to continued compliance to the terms and conditions mentioned in QCI-NABET’s letter of accreditation bearing no. QCI/NABET/ENV/ACO/21/1635 dated Feb 22, 2021. The accreditation needs to be renewed before the expiry Mecon Limited, Ranchi following due process of assessment.
Sr. Director, NABET Certificate No. Valid till Dated: Feb 22, 2021 NABET/EIA/2023/RA 0195 Feb 09, 2023 For the updated List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations with approved Sectors please refer to QCI-NABET website.
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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CONTENTS
SN Description Page No.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ES1 to ES10
1 INTRODUCTION 1 to 151.1 Purpose of the report 11.2 Identification of The Project and Project Proponent 1
1.2.1 Project Proponent 11.2.2 The Project 2
1.3 Brief Description of The Project and Its Importance To The Country & Region
3
1.3.1 Importance of The Project 31.3.2 Alternative Sites Considered 31.3.3 Location of The Project 41.3.4 Nature and Type of the Project 121.3.5 Size of The Project 121.3.6 Industries Within 10 Km Radius of The Plant 13
1.4 Scope of Study 141.5 Basic Data Generation , Field Studies And Data Collection 141.6 Report Coverage 141.7 References 15
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 16 to 782.1 Introduction 162.2 Type of Project 162.3 Existing Plant Details 162.4 Proposed Plant Configuration 21
2.4.1 Ore Beneficiation Plant 252.4.2 Sinter Plant 252.4.3 Pellet Plant 282.4.4 Blast Furnace 312.4.5 Steel Melting Shop 332.4.6 Rolling Mills 372.4.7 Others 41
2.5 Plant Site & Land Requirement 442.6 Raw Material Requirement 452.7 Water Requirement 482.8 Fuel Facilities 502.9 Electric Power 532.10 Specific Consumption and Emissions 532.11 Project Cost 532.12 Selection and Adoption of Clean Technologies 54
2.12.1 Air pollution mitigation 542.12.2 Water Pollution Mitigation 61
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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SN Description Page No.2.12.3 Solid Waste Management 692.13.1 Energy Conservation 76
3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 79 to 2163.1 Introduction 79
3.1.1 General 793.1.2 Project Site & Study Area 79
3.2 Monitoring Schedule 803.3 Environmental Components and Methodology 803.4 Location and Geographical Settings 81
3.4.1 Regional Settings 813.4.2 Topography 823.4.3 Drainage 823.4.4 Climate 823.4.5 Land Use 84
3.5 Hydrogeological Studies 873.5.1 Introduction 873.5.2 Geology 873.5.3 Hydrology 953.5.4 Hydrogeology 98
3.6 Baseline Data Generation/Establishment of Baseline for Environmental Components
107
3.6.1 Micro-Meteorology 1073.6.2 Atmospheric Inversion Level 1113.6.3 Ambient Air Quality 1123.6.4 Noise 1253.6.5 Water Environment 1283.6.6 Soil Characteristics 1373.6.7 Traffic Density 140
3.7 Biological Environment 1443.7.1 Biodiversity Inside The Plant Area 1453.7.2 Study Area 152
3.8 Baseline Socio-Economic Environment 1813.8.1 District Demography 1813.8.2 Infrastructure Facilities in the district 1813.8.3 Industrialization around the Project 1853.8.4 Administrative Details of the study area 1863.8.5 Demographics of the study area 1863.8.6 Occupational structure 187
3.9 Baseline status of Existing plant 1913.9.1 Ambient Air Quality 1913.9.2 Emission from Stacks 1973.9.3 Work zone air quality 201
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SN Description Page No.3.9.4 Work zone noise levels 2063.9.5 Effluent quality 2083.9.6 Solid wastes 2083.9.7 Hazardous waste 209
3.10 Trace Metal / Toxic Metal / Toxic Content from Steel Plant Operations
211
3.10.1 General 2113.10.2 Trace Metal Mercury, Arsenic and Fluoride content in
Raw Material212
3.10.3 Trace metals in PM10 of Work Zone Air/ Fugitive emission
212
3.10.4 Trace metals in Particulate Matter of Stack emissions
213
3.10.5 Trace metals in PM10 of Ambient Air 2143.10.6 Trace / Toxic Metal Content of Slag & Sludge 2153.10.7 TCLP Studies of Waste Material (Slag & Sludge) 216
4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
217 to 297
4.1 Introduction 2174.2 Anticipated Environmental Impacts 2174.3 Impacts & Mitigation Measures Due To Project Location 2174.4 Impacts & Mitigation Measures Due To Project Design 2184.5 Impacts & Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase 218
4.5.1 Land Use 2184.5.2 Ambient Air Quality 2184.5.3 Noise levels 2214.5.4 Water Quality 2234.5.5 Socio-economics of the area 2234.5.6 Infrastructure facilities 223
4.6 Impacts and Mitigation Measures During Operation phase 2244.6.1 Air Environment 2244.6.2 Water Environment 2504.6.3 Noise Environment 2534.6.4 Solid and Hazardous Wastes 2564.6.5 Ecological Environment 2624.6.6 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures 264
4.7 Additional Management Practices 2734.7.1 Rain water Harvesting 2734.7.2 Rural Watershed Management 2744.7.3 House Keeping 2754.7.4 Green Belt Development 276
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SN Description Page No.4.7.5 Biodiversity study and Development of Bio-Diversity Park at
Vidyanagar Township282
4.8 Occupational Safety 2874.8.1 Anticipated Impacts 287
4.9 Occupational Health Services at JSW 2955 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE) 298 to 299
5.1 INTRODUCTION 2985.2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES 2985.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY 298
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 300 to 3116.1 INTRODUCTION 3006.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS TO BE MONITORED 300
6.2.1 General 3006.2.2 Maintenance of Drainage System 3016.2.3 Meteorology 3016.2.4 Plant Stack Emissions Monitoring 3026.2.5 Fugitive Emissions 3026.2.6 Air Quality 3026.2.7 Noise Levels 3036.2.8 Water Quality 3036.2.9 Effluent Quality 3046.2.10 Green Belt Development 3046.2.11 Solid / Hazardous Waste Generation &Utilization 3046.2.12 Occupational Health and Safety 3046.2.13 Socio-Economic Development 3056.2.14 House Keeping 305
6.3 MONITORING PLAN 3056.3.1 General 3056.3.2 Performance Indicators 3066.3.3 Environmental Monitoring Program 3066.3.4 Progress Monitoring and Reporting Arrangements 3106.3.5 Emergency Procedures 3106.3.6 Budgetary Provisions for Environmental Monitoring Plan 3116.3.7 Budgetary Provisions for Environmental Protection Measures 311
6.4 UPDATING OF EMP 3117 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 312 to 430
7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT 3127.1.1 Introduction 3127.1.2 Scope Of The Study 3127.1.3 Proposed project 3137.1.4 Brief Process Description 3147.1.5 Applicability of the MSIHC Rule 315
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SN Description Page No.7.1.6 Hazard Identification 3167.1.7 Fire Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI) Approach for
macro level risk assessment320
7.1.8 Consequence Analysis for fire and explosion as well as toxic hazards
321
7.1.9 Domino Effects 3357.1.10 Failure frequency analysis 3367.1.11 Risk Estimation 3397.1.12 Hazardous events with greatest contribution to fatality risk 3417.1.13 Summary & Conclusions of Risk Assessment 3417.1.14 Recommended Risk Reduction & Mitigative Measures 3427.1.15 Offsite & Onsite Disaster Management & Emergency Plan 3447.1.16 Profile of JSWSL steel plant, Toranagallu 3447.1.17 Onsite Emergency Plan 3447.1.18 Identification Of Hazard 3457.1.19 Mitigation Measures & resources for emergency
management355
7.1.20 Communication Facilities 3577.1.21 Emergency Shut Down Procedure 3577.1.22 Identification of mutual aid partners 3587.1.23 Identification of resource suppliers (both Public & Private) 3587.1.24 Emergency Transport Facility 3597.1.25 Alert Action Plan During Working/Non- Working Hours 3597.1.26 Emergency Planning 3607.1.27 Offsite Emergency Plan 370
7.2 Socio-economic study 3777.2.1 Introduction 3777.2.2 Objective of the Study 3787.2.3 Study area for SEIA 3797.2.4 Methodology Adopted for the Study 3797.2.5 Prediction of Socio-Economic Impact (based on primary
data)381
7.2.6 Agriculture 3907.2.7 Pattern of Demand 3917.2.8 Consumption Behavior 3927.2.9 Quality of life Index 3947.2.10 People’s Perception 3957.2.11 Needs Assessment of the study area 3967.2.12 Conclusions 3977.2.13 Corporate Social Responsibility 398
7.3 Public Consultation 4017.4 Time Bound Action Plan For Addressing PH Issues
(formerly CER)430
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SN Description Page No.8 BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT 4319 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 43210 EMP- ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION 433 to 450
10.1 Organization Policy 43310.2 Organisational Set Up & Procedures For Environment
Management435
10.2.1 Administrative Setup 43510.2.2 System of reporting environmental non-compliances/
infringements integrated with CEMS436
10.2.3 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Integrating CEMS data into Process Control
440
10.2.4 Co-ordination with other Departments and Agencies 44110.2.5 Training 442
10.3 Corporate Responsibility for Environment Protection (CREP)
443
10.4 EMP Matrix 44311 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 451-459
11.1 Introduction 45111.2 Project Description 45111.3 Baseline Environmental Status 45211.4 Environmental Impacts Assessment & Mitigation 45411.5 Additional Studies 45511.6 Environment Management Plan 45711.7 Justification & Benefits Of The Project 45711.8 Explanation Of How, Adverse Effects Have Been Mitigated 45811.9 Conclusion 459
12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS 460 to 46412.1 Profile Of EIA/EMP Consultant 46012.2 Status Of Accreditation 463
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LIST OF DRAWINGS
SN. Description Drawing No.
1. Project site and study area overlaid on Survey of India Toposheet MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/01
2. Physiography map of study area showing Air Quality monitoring stations MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02
3. Drainage map of study area showing water and soil sampling locations MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/03
4. Land Use Land Cover map of the study area MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/04
5. False Colour Composite of the Study area MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/05
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Sn. Description Annexure No.
1. Environmental Clearance Letter for Expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA 1.1
2. Amendment in EC for Expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA 1.2
3. Partial Transfer of EC 1.3
4.TOR letter for EIA/EMP studies for Expansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA and captive power Plant 1490 MW
1.4
5. Plant Layout at 18 MTPA Stage 2.1
6. Layout of proposed Ash Pond 2.2
7. Green belt plan of project area 2.3
8. MoU for the supply of raw materials 2.4
9. Process flow along with Material flow at 18 MTPA stage 2.5
10. Copy of Water Drawal Permission 2.6
11. Water Balance Diagram at 16 MTPA stage 2.7
12. Water Balance Diagram at 18 MTPA stage 2.8
13. Power Purchase Agreement with JSWEL 2.9
14. Raw data of all AAQ measurement 3.1
15. Wildlife Management Plan for Daroji Bear Sanctuary 3.2
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Sn. Description Annexure No.
16. Copies of the invoices and MoU for expenditure towards Wildlife Management Plan for Daroji Bear Sanctuary 3.3
17. Certified EC compliance report by RO MoEFCC 3.4
18. Certified Compliance report of CTO by SPCB 3.5
19. Effluent flow chart of JSW at 18 MTPA stage 4.1
20. MoUs regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste 4.2
21. Safety policy of JSW 4.3
22. Proceeding of the EPH 7.1
23. CREP Compliance 10.1
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Details Page no.
1.1Salient Features of Project Site & Its Environmental Sensitivity 4
1.2 GPS coordinates of the proposed units 51.3 Proposed changes in Plant Configure for 18 MTPA Stage 121.4 Industries Located Within 10 Km Radius Of The Project 13
2.1.Existing plant configuration and progress of development of various units under 10-16 MTPA Expansion 17
2.2. Configuration of major Units at 18 MTPA stage 222.3. Basic Design parameters of the proposed Sinter Plant 262.4. Major facilities of proposed Pellet plant 292.5. Design Basis of Pellet Plants 302.6. Design Basis of Blast Furnace 5 312.7. Technical details of ZPF proposed in SMS3 332.8. Technical details of BOF Converters proposed in SMS4 34
2.9.Salient parameters related to productivity and mill utilization of HSM 37
2.10 Basic Details of proposed Wire Rod Mill 402.11 Specification & Capacity 402.12 Feed Coil Parameter 40
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2.13 Details of breakup of landuse in the project area 45
2.14Annual Raw material requirement at 16 MTPA and 18 MTPA stages 46
2.15Generation and utilization of excess by-product gases at 18 Stage 50
2.16 Specific Consumptions and emissions 532.17 Chemical composition of Steel Slag 752.18 Percentage flare losses in last 3 years 762.19 Waste heat recovery in existing sinter plants 77
3.1Environmental Components and Methodologies Adopted For the Study 80
3.2Climatological data of IMD Bellary (Observation from 1981 to 2010) 83
3.3 Land use/Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area 85
3.4Percentage Core Recovery (CR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) of Boreholes 91
3.5 Borelog Data 923.5 b Borelog Data of BH-1A 933.6 Subsoil Profile of Boreholes 95
3.7.Hydrogeological data of wells inventoried from the surrounding villages 101
3.8. Summarized Monitored Meteorological Data at JSW 107
3.9 (a)Wind frequency distribution in Winter season (Dec’2018-Feb, 2019) (Overall) 108
3.9 (b)Wind frequency distribution in Winter season (Dec’2018-Feb, 2019) (Day Time) 108
3.9 (c)Wind frequency distribution in Winter season (Dec’2018-Feb’2019) (Night Time) 109
3.10 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring stations 1133.11 Methodology of sampling & equipment for analysis 1153.12 Summarized Ambient Air Quality monitoring results 1163.13 National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 1173.14 AAQ at Karadidhama during monitoring Period 1203.15 AAQ at Hampi during monitoring Period 120
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3.16Observed Air Quality Indices at AAQ Monitoring Stations during winter season 2019-20 124
3.17 Ambient noise measurement stations 1253.18 Summarized Ambient Noise level monitoring results 1253.19 Ambient Air Quality norms in respect of noise 1263.20 Location of Water Monitoring Stations 1283.21 Surface Water Quality 129
3.22Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Surface Water Quality Criteria 130
3.23 Ground Water Quality 1313.24 Ground Water Quality (cont.) 1323.25 Soil Sampling Locations 1373.26 Physical & Chemical properties of Soil 1383.27 Available Major Nutrients in Soil 1393.28 Exchangeable Cations 1393.29 Available Micronutrients 1403.30(a)
Traffic density at Toranagallu-Kudutiny Road, JSW Steel Plant 141
3.30(b)
Traffic density at Toranagallu - Sandur Road, Near Vidyanagar Gate 142
3.30(c)
Traffic density at Toranagallu - Hospet Road,Near adjoining Toranagallu By-pass and Old Road 143
3.31 List of Plants Found in Project Area 1463.32 List of Wild life species in the Project Area 1513.33 List of Plants Found in Study Area 1533.34 Reserve Forests in the Study Area 164
3.35Plants growing in Sandur R.F, South-East of Project Area near Tarangar Dam 168
3.36Phyto-sociological features of Sandur R.F, South-East of Project Area near Tarangar Dam 168
3.37Plants growing in Marutala Extension R.F., South of Village Anthapura at ~15o05’27” N, 76o42’52” E 169
3.38Phyto-sociological features of Marutala Extension R.F., South of Village Anthapura 169
3.39 List of Wild life species in the study area 172
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3.40 Organisms Found in Water Bodies in Study Area 1793.41 List of Fishes found in the Study Area 1803.42 Table Brief profile of Bellary district 1813.43 Cropping Intensity Bellary District 1833.44 Irrigation based Classification- Bellary District 184
3.45Details of existing Micro & Small enterprises and artisans units in the district 185
3.46 List of towns and village in 10 km radius 186
3.47Demographic Profile of Population in the Area (2011 Census) 187
3.48 Occupational Structure in the Area (2011 Census) 1893.49 Stack emissions from Different Units of JSW 1973.50 Work Zone air quality at Different Units of JSW 2013.51 Work Zone Noise Levels of Existing Plant 2073.52 Guard Pond Water Quality 2083.53 Solid waste generation from existing plant 2093.54 Hazardous waste generation & management 210
3.55Method of analysis of Trace / Toxic Metal for Different Type of Samples 211
3.56 Trace metal analysis of raw materials 2123.57 Results of Metal analysis in Work zone air/fugitive emission 2133.58 Results of trace metal analysis in Stack emission 2143.59 Results of Metal Analysis in Ambient Air 215
3.60Results of Trace Metal Content of Slag & Sludge by acid digestion 216
3.61 Results of TCLP studies for Slag & Sludge samples 216
4.1Estimate Resultant Noise Levels at Nearby Receptors Due to Construction 222
4.2Anticipated emissions from units proposed in previous EC for 12-16 MTPA expansion as per previous EIA 225
4.3Expected cumulative emissions from units to be installed for 12 to 16MTPA along with due to present proposal to reach plant capacity of 18 MTPA
229
4.4Comparative pollution loads before and after the present Proposal 231
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4.5Estimated fugitive emissions due to material handling from proposed units 232
4.6 Additional GLCS due to 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA Expansion 2354.7 Cumulative maximum AAQ at 18 MTPA stage 2414.8 Air Pollution Control Measures proposed in upcoming units 2444.9 Summary of Possible APC failure scenarios 2484.10 List of Water Pollution Control Systems 252
4.11Estimated Resultant Noise Levels at Nearby Receptors at Night Due to Operation 254
4.12Generation & Utilization of Solid Wastes at present and future 257
4.13Hazardous Wastes Generation & Utilization at present and future 261
4.14Summary Matrix of Predicted Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Expected Residual Impacts 264
4.15 Details of the existing Rainwater Harvesting structures 273
4.16Cumulative Plantation carried out by JSW in last few years and future plan 277
4.17 Type and number of species planted 2784.18 Species suitable for plantation 2804.19 Most Common safety issues 2874.20 Hazardous Activities at JSW and persons deployed 2884.21 Matrix of Personal Protective Equipment for JSW Steel Ltd 2944.22 Budget for Safety Trainings, Audits & Statutory Inspections 2954.23 Annual Health status of employees 2976.1 Part A - Environmental Monitoring Programme 307
6.1Part B - Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Performance Indicators 309
6.2 Reporting System for Environmental Monitoring Plan 310
7.1List of additional Major Hazardous Substances to be Stored /Handled 314
7.2
Threshold Quantity & Identified Hazardous Substances to be handled as per MSIHC Rules, 1989 & subsequent amendments
315
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7.3Type of Hazards Associated With Identified Hazardous Chemicals 316
7.4 Primary Hazard Analysis of Proposed facilities 3187.5 Degree of Hazard for F&EI and TI 3207.6 Categories of substances based on F&EI and TI 3207.7 Fire explosion & Toxicity Index assessment 321
7.8Probable Release & Accident Scenarios Identified as per MCAA 323
7.9 Effect of Different Over-Pressures on Human Life & Property 324
7.10Relation Between Heat Radiation Intensity, Time & Effect on Man 324
7.11 Results of Consequence Analysis 325
7.12Worst Case Credible Hazard Extents for Identified Hazardous Facilities 327
7.13Proximity of nearby habitations to proposed hazardous facilities of JSWSL 331
7.14Units considered for Domino effect study along with effect radius 336
7.15 Affected Units with Domino Effects Potential 3367.16 Failure frequencies for proposed hazardous facilities 337
7.17Estimation of event frequencies for proposed hazardous facilities 338
7.18 Hazardous events contributing to risk and their risk ranking 3417.19 COREX Gas composition and characteristics 3457.20 HIRA of existing facilities 3467.21 Existing fire brigade facilities at JSWSL 3557.22 Existing transport support at JSWSL 356
7.23Dedicated Fire fighting pump houses located within the plant 356
7.24 Educational facilities available around the study area 3837.25 Initiatives for Promoting Education 3847.26 Source of water in the study area 3887.27 Cropping intensity, Net Return & investment 3907.28 Demand Functions for Food and Non-food Items 391
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7.29 Source-wise Distribution of Family Consumption 3937.30 Fitted Consumption Function 3937.31 Quality of life index 3957.32 Peoples’ Perception on the Project 3967.33 Expenditure on CSR by JSW (in Lakh Rs) 4007.34 Issues raised during Public Hearing and JSW’s response 405
7.35Time Bound Action Plan for Addressing identified major PH Issues 430
10.1List of Coordinating Agencies, which may be involved for specific Environmental Activities 442
10.2Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix –CONSTRUCTION PHASE 444
10.3Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix – OPERATION PHASE 446
10.4 Environment Monitoring Program Matrix 44910.5 EMP Implementation Budget 45012.1 List of Major Equipment at Environmental Laboratory 46112.2 List of Computer models for Environmental Studies 462
12.3Details of sectors accorded to MECON under the QCI-NABET scheme for accreditation of EIA consultant organization 463
12.4 Brief description of the Functional Area Experts of MECON 464
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No. Details Page no.
1.1 Location of Project Site (Index Map) 71.2 Project Site marked on Toposheet 81.3 Project Site and Daroji Bear Sanctuary 91.4 Project Site marked on Google Earth 101.5 Photographs of Project Site 112.1 Process Flow diagram of Steel Plant at 18 MTPA Stage 202.2 Scheme for the proposed CPP configuration 42
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2.3 Google Earth imagery of location of the proposed Ash pond 43
2.4 Breakup of Water Requirement by JSW at 18 MTPA Stage 49
2.5 Generation and utilization of excess by-product gases at 18 Stage 52
2.6 Pushing Emission Control system in Coke Ovens 562.7 Emission control in Sinter plants via MEROS 572.8 Fugitive emission control measures by JSW 602.9 Appearance of water in different stages 632.10 Scheme for the CO2 injection system for SMS-1 652.11 Sump Excavated on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant 662.12 Contour Trenches on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant 662.13 Pit in Contour Trench on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant 672.14 Water Pipeline on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant 67
2.15 Water Being Pumped into Hilltop Sump on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant 68
2.16 Saplings Planted along Contour Trenches 682.17 Dense Vegetation Adjacent to Hilltop Sump 692.18 Roadmap for generation of wealth out of waste 692.19 Slag sand plant installed at JSW Steel, Vijayanagar 702.20 Photographs of the MSB plant 712.21 Process for manufacturing steel slag sand 732.22 Process flow of CRP 742.23 Photograph of recovered carbon & froth 74
3.1. Annual & Summer Season Wind Rose at IMD’s Bellary Observatory 84
3.2. Breakup of major Land use/land cover 863.3. Geological and Hydrogeological map of Bellary District 893.4. Drainage Pattern in Study Area 973.5. Depth of Water Level Pre Monsoon, 2011 993.6. Depth of Water Level Post Monsoon, 2011 993.7 Locations of inventoried wells in study area 1013.8. Ground water contour map of study area 103
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3.9 Recharge Zone & Discharge Zone Map 1063.10 (a) Wind Rose (Overall) 1093.10 (b) Wind Rose (Day) 1103.10 (c) Wind Rose (Night) 110
3.11 Diurnal variation of average height of Inversions for Winter Season 111
3.12 PM10 Concentrations at AAQ locations (December-18 to February-19) 118
3.13 Photographs of ongoing renovation and 4 laning of NH63 119
3.14 Trend of PM10 and PM2.5 emissions during COVID-19Lockdown 119
3.15 Location wise frequency Distribution Graphs of PM10 concentrations 120
3.16 Variation of Ambient Noise levels in the study area during day time&Night time 126
3.17 Isophones of Baseline Noise Levels in and around JSW Boundary 127
3.18 Trend of Variation of Iron and Fluoride 1353.19 Trend of Variation of pH and TDS 1353.20 Trend of Variation of Hardness and Chloride 1363.21 Traffic survey monitoring locations 1413.22 Vegetation in Proposed Project Site 1453.23 Green Belt of the Plant as seen from Outside the Plant 1493.24 Avenue Plantation Inside the Plant 1493.25 Plantation Alongside Railway Tracks Inside the Plant 1503.26 Plantation in Vacant Area Inside the Plant 151
3.27 Typical Agricultural Land in South-Eastern Part of Study Area 162
3.28Rocky Cliff in Donimalai R.F. in Southern Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’19.5” N, 76o34’58” E)
163
3.29 Typical Scrub Land in Study Area 163
3.30Vegetation in Eastern Side of Chikkantapur R.F. (on 01-02-2019) Boundary Wall (as coloured concrete panels) Visible in Foreground
164
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3.31 Vegetation in Northern Side of Chikkantapur R.F. (on 02-02-2019) 165
3.32 Vegetation in Joga R.F. (on 31-01-2019 late afternoon) 1653.33 Vegetation in Joga R.F. (on 31-01-2019 afternoon) 1663.34 Vegetation in Kodalu R.F. (on 01-02-2019) 166
3.35 Typical Open Forest (Sandur R.F.) in South-eastern Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’51” N, 76o35’12” E) 167
3.36Inside Sandur R.F. in South-eastern Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’39” N, 76o34’55” E): Vegetation Dominated by Chloroxylon switenia
167
3.37 Open Forest (Marutala Extension R.F.) in Southern Part of Study Area 169
3.38 Vegetation in Donimalai R.F. (on 02-02-2019) 1703.39 Vegetation in Daroji R.F. (on 01-02-2019) 1713.40 Vegetation in Billakallu R.F. (on 01-02-2019) 171
3.41 Old Remains of Barking Deer Killed & Eaten by Predator in Kodalu R.F. (seen on 01-02-2019) 176
3.42 Warning Regarding Sloth Bears’ Presence in Joga R.F. 177
3.43 Sloth Bears in Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary (on 01-02-2019) 178
3.44 Model high school constructed by JSW at Toranagallu 1833.45 Manual AAQ monitoring location by JSW 192
3.46 Monthly Trend of PM10 concentrations around Plant Boundary at Manual AAQ Stations 193
3.47 Monthly Trend of PM2.5 concentrations around Plant Boundary at Manual AAQ Stations 194
3.48 Monthly Trend of SO2 concentrations around Plant Boundaryat Manual AAQ Stations 195
3.49 Monthly Trend of Nox concentrations around Plant Boundaryat Manual AAQ Stations 196
4.1 Contribution of truck traffic for transportation of Construction material to site 220
4.2 Isopleths of PM10 at 18 MTPA stage due to additional units 237
4.3 Isopleths of PM2.5 at 18 MTPA stage due to additional units 238
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4.4 Isopleths of SO2 at 18 MTPA stage due to additional units 2394.5 Isopleths of Nox at 18 MTPA stage due to additional units 240
4.6 Isophones of incremental Noise levels due to upcoming new units 254
4.7 Scheme for Rainwater harvesting structures from Roof Tops 274
4.8 Ex-situ rainwater harvesting structure full with rainwater in watershed village 275
4.9. Plan for greenbelt development near slag dump 283
4.10 Photographs of Proposed Measures for Biodiversity park Development 286
4.11 Organisation Structure of Safety & Fire Services Department of JSW’s Toranagallu Steel Plant 288
4.12 Organisation Structure of Safety Committee of JSW’s Toranagallu Steel Plant 290
7.1 Bow-Tie diagram for identification of credible accident scenarios 322
7.2 Major Hazard Extents for Thermal Fire Effects (BOF gas holder) 328
7.3 Major Hazard Extents for Flash Fires (BF gas holder) 329
7.4 Hazard Extent for Vapour Cloud Explosion Effects (BOF Gas holder) 330
7.5 Hazard Extent for Vapour Cloud Explosion Effects (BF Gas line) 330
7.6Hazard Extents for Toxic Cloud Dispersion Effects in Identified Hazardous Facilities (BF & BOF Gas holders, BF & BOF gas pipes)
331
7.7 Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Fire effects) 332
7.8 Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Explosion effects) 333
7.9 Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Toxic effects) 334
7.10 ETD of a pressurized storage vessel 3387.11 ETD of aboveground pressurized pipelines 3387.12 F-N Curve for JSWSL’s proposed facilities 3407.13 Organization chart of Emergency Management team 361
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7.14 Location of Major Accident Hazardous (MAH) Industries in Bellary District 371
7.15 Offsite emergency network of Bellary district 3737.16 Major steps of Socio economic impact assessment 3777.17 Average family size of the respondents (in nos.) 381
7.18 (a) Caste composition in study 3827.18 (b) Distribution of age in study area 382
7.19 Educational status of the study area 3827.20 Village-wise literacy rate 383
7.21 (a) Enumeration with teachers of Talur Govt. high school & Tarapur high school 384
7.21 (b) Enumeration with the teachers of Joga High School and Principal of Vaddu High School 384
7.22 Enumeration with the doctor at CHC, Toranagallu and doctor of OHC,JSW 385
7.23 Anganwadis of Toranagallu and Talur respectively 3867.24 Status of electrification in nearby villages 3877.25 Frequency of power cuts in nearby villages 387
7.26 Tanker water supply by JSW at Joga village of the study area 388
7.27 Occupational category Of Family Members 3897.28 Village-wise earning members per household 3897.29 Village-wise average annual household income (Rs.) 3907.30 Landholding size 3907.31 Occupational Structure of the Study Area 392
7.32 Village-wise consumption behavior in Food and non-fooditems 393
7.33 Conducting group discussion at Kurekuppa and Joga village respectively 397
7.34 Photographs of Proceedings of Public hearing conducted for the project on 08.01.2 403
10.1 System of reporting non-compliances to higher authorities in JSW 434
10.2 Organizational Chart of Environmental Control Department 436
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10.3 System of reporting non-compliances to higher authorities in JSW 439
10.4 Integrated process flow for integration of CEMS with process control 441
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND UNITS
ARP Acid Regeneration Plantac Acre
Am3/hr Actual cubic metre per hourAgg AggregateAAQ Ambient Air QualityAPHA American Public Health Association
AERMOD AMS/EPA Regulatory ModelAP Andhra Pradesh
ALARP As low as reasonably practicable(AP) Ascension pipe
AMRUT Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban TransformationAAS Atomic absorption SpectrophotometerAGC Automatic Gauge ControlAPC Automatic Process ControlBRM Bar & Rod MillBOF Basic Oxygen Furnace
BOFG Basic Oxygen Furnace gasBAF Batch Annealing Furnace
BKRISE Bellary-Koppal Regional Industrial Safety EventsBDL Below Detection Limitbgl Below ground levelBP Beneficiation Plant
BOD Biochemical Oxygen DemandBAU Birsa Agriculture UniversityBF Blast furnace
BFG Blast Furnace GasBBD Boiler Blowdown
BMCR Boiler Maximum Continuous RatingBH Bore holeBIS Bureau of Indian StandardsCV Calorific value
CAPEX Capital ExpenditureCPP Captive power plantCRP Carbon recovery plantCDB Census Data BookCEA Central Electrical Authority
CGWB Central Ground Water BoardCPCB Central Pollution Control BoardCREP Charter on Corporate responsibility for Environmental ProtectionCOD Chemical Oxygen DemandCDC Chief Disaster ControllerCEO Chief Executive Officer
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CDQ Coke Dry QuenchingCO Coke Oven/ Carbon MonoxideCOB Coke Oven Battery
CODE Coke Oven Dust ExtractionCOG Coke oven gasCRM Cold Rolling MillCHC Community Health CentresCAGR Compound annual growth rateCII Confederation of Indian IndustryCSE Confined Space Entry CFE Consent For EstablishmentCFO Consent for OperationCAL Continuous Annealing LineCC Continuous Casting
CCM Continuous Casting MachineCGL Continuous Galvanising lineCTC Cooling Temperature Control
CTBD Cooling Tower Blow DownCW Cooling WaterCR Core RecoveryCER Corporate Environmental ResponsibilityCSR Corporate Social Responsibility
COSP Coke Screening PlantCSP Coal Screening Plantm3 Cubic Meters
m3/d Cubic Meters per daym3/h Cubic Meters per hourcu m Cubic metre
m3/min Cubic metre per minuteCOC Cycles of ConcentrationLDN Day Night Equivalent Noise levels
dB(A) DecibelsDDS De-Dusting SystemDM Demineralized Water
SSAC Department of Soil Sciences and Agriculture ChemistryDAC Derived air concentrationsDNV Det Norske VeritasDPR Detailed Project Reportdia diameterDG Diesel GeneratorDRI Direct Reduced IronDMP Disaster Management planDR Disintegrated RockDCF Deputy Conservator of Forest, Ballari
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F&EI Dow’s Fire Explosion IndexD/s DownstreamDrg Drawing
DFDS Dry Fog Dedusting SystemDF Dry FoggingDE Dust ExtractionE East
ETP Effluent Treatment PlantEAF Electric Arc FurnaceEOT Electric Overhead TravellingESS Electrical Safety Standard ECG Electro CardiographESP Electro static precipitatorECL Electrolytic Cleaning LineED Environment Department
EMD Environment Management DepartmentEC Environmental ClearanceEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEMP Environmental Management PlanEMS Environmental Management SystemEMS Environmental Management SystemECPL Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd.EGIG European Gas Pipeline Incident data GroupEU European UnionETA Event Tree AnalysisETD Event Tree DiagramEGL Existing Ground LevelEAC Expert Appraisal CommitteeFF Fabric filterFI Factories InspectorFR Feasibility reportFig FigureFY Financial year
FETI Fire explosion & Toxicity IndexFB FireballFF Flash Fire
FGD Flue Gas DesulphurisationFRLHT Foundation for Revitisation of local health TraditionsFBR Full bore ruptureFE Fume extractionFES Fume Extraction SystemGCP Gas Cleaning PlantGPH General Process HazardGCal Giga calorie
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GPS Global Positioning SystemGOI Government of Indiag/s Grams per Second
g/m2/d Grams per Square meter Per DayGBFS Granulated Blast Furnace SlagGHG Greenhouse gasGCA Gross Cropped AreaGDS Ground Dedusting SystemGLC Ground Level ConcentrationGW Ground WaterGWT Ground water tableGP Guard PondHR Hard rock
HIRA Hazard Identification and Risk assessmentHOD Head Of DepartmentHSE Health and Safety ExecutiveHFO Heavy Fuel Oilha Hectare
HPLC High Performance Liquid ChromatographyHP High Pressure
HPLA High Pressure Liquor AspirationHT High tension
HVAS High Volume Air SamplerHM Hot metal
HMDS Hot metal DesulphurisationHR Hot rolled
HSM Hot Strip Millh/day Hours/dayHC HydrocarbonsICI Imperial Chemical IndustriesIMD India Meteorological DepartmentIBBI Indian Business and Biodiversity InitiativeIRC Indian Road CongressInd. IndigenousIR Individual Risk
IRPA Individual Risk Per AnnumID Induced Draft
ISCST3 Industrial Source Complex Short Term Model 3ICRISAT International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics
ISO International Organization for StandardizationIRP Iron recovery plantJF Jet Fire
JPOCL Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Pvt. Ltd.JSH Jindal Sanjeevani Hospital
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JSMSH Jindal Sanjeevani Multi-Specialty HospitalJTPCL Jindal Thermal Power Company Ltd.JVSL Jindal Value Steel Limited
JSWEL JSW Energy LimitedJH Junction House
KSPCB Karnataka State Pollution Control BoardKcal/Nm3 Kilo calorie per normal meter cube
kcal/t Kilo calorie per tonnekWh Kilo watt - hourkg Kilogram
Kg/thm Kilogram per tones of hot metalkm Kilometre
km/hr Kilometre per HourLF Ladle Furnace
LHF Ladle Heating FurnacePb Lead
LMV Light & Medium VehiclesLDO Light Diesel oilLCP Lime Cooling PlantLP Lime PlantLD Linz DonawitzLPG Liquefied Petroleum GasLS Liquid Steell litre
LOTO Lockout Tag out Leq Log EquivalentLOC Loss of ContainmentLP Low PressureLEL Lower Explosive LimitLFL Lower Flammability Levelmc Machine
MGNREGS Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarentee SchemeMD Managing Director
MSIHC Rules Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals RulesMF Material Factor
MSDS Material Safety data Sheetmax maximum
MCAA Maximum Credible Accident AnalysisMEROS Maximum Emission Reduction of Sintering
MSL Mean Sea LevelMEC/MECON MECON Ltd
MW Mega Watt ElectricityMBR Membrane Biological Reactorm Meter
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m/s Meters per SecondMIBC Methyl Iso-Butyl carbinolMt Metric tonnes
MPP Micro Pellet Plantμg/m3 Micrograms per Cubic Meter
μm micrometreMP-AES Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer
MSB Mill scale Briquetting plantmeq/gm Mille Equivalents per Gram
mg/l Milligrams Per litremg/Nm3 Milligrams per normal meter cube
mm MillimetreMcft Million cubic feetMm3 Million Cubic MetersMGD Million Gallons per dayMT Million Tonnes
MTPA Million Tonnes per AnnumMBP Mill-scale Briquetting Plant
MoEFCC Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Control, Govt. Of India
min minuteMND Mixing & Nodulizing DrumTI Mond’s Toxicity Index
MPN Most Probable NumberMBBR Moving Media Based Bio-film ReactorNABL National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration
LaboratoriesNAAQM National Ambient Air Quality MonitoringNAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NEP National Environmental PolicyNFPA National Fire Protection AssociationNH National Highway
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNMDC National Mineral Development CorporationNSP National steel policyNTU Nephelometric Turbidity UnitsNER Net Enrolment RatioNIHL Noise-induced hearing lossDN Nominal DiameterNm3 normal meter cubeN North
nos numbersOHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Assessment SeriesOHC Occupational Health Centre
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OHS Occupational Health SafetyOSHA Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOISD Oil Industry Safety DirectorateOPJC OP Jindal NTTF CentreOBP Ore Beneficiation PlantNOx Oxides of NitrogenPM Particulate matter
ppm Parts per MillionPCU Passenger Car UnitsPP Pellet plant
PLO Percent Leak OfftakesPLD Percent leaking DoorsPLL Percent Leaking LidsPIs Performance IndicatorsPME Periodical Medical ExaminationPTW Permit to WorkPPE Personal Protective EquipmentPCM Pig Casting MachineP&ID Piping & Instrumentation DiagramPAH Polynuclear Aromatic HydrocarbonPFR Pre-feasibility reportPCA Primary Census AbstractPHA Primary Hazard analysisPHC Primary Health CentresPF Protected ForestPCI Pulverized Coal InjectionQOL Quality of Lifeqtl/ac Quintal per acreRMHP Raw material handling plantRMHS Raw Material Handling SystemRBM Re-bar millREL Recommended Exposure LimitRO Regional Officer Karnataka State Pollution Control BoardR&R Rehabilitation & Resettlement RH Reheating Furnace
R & D Research and DevelopmentRF Reserved Forest
RDS Respirable Dust SamplerRPM Respirable Particulate MatterRSPM Respirable Suspended Particulate MatterRO Reverse Osmosis
RDQ Rock Quality DesignationRs. RupeesSTP Sewage Treatment Plant
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SHT Shankar Hill TownSOPRECO Single Oven Pressure Control
SP Sinter PlantSGP Slag Granulation plantSSRP Slime Recovery PlantSR Societal Risk
SEIA Socio economic impact assessment S South
SDD Space De-DustingSPH Special Process HazardSIP Sponge Iron PlantSq Squarekm2 Square Kilometrem2 Square Meter
m2/s Square Meters per SecondSOP Standard Operating ProceduresSFD State Forest Department SH State HighwaySLD State Labour DepartmentSPCB State Pollution Control BoardSMS Steel melting shopSBU Strategic Business UnitSHC Sub Health CentresSO2 Sulphur DioxideSCP Super Critical PressureSOI Survey of IndiaSPM Suspended Particulate MatterTOR Terms of Reference
TLV(R) Threshold Limit Value (Recommended)TWA Time-Weighted Average
t/m2/h Tones per meter square per hourt/yr Tones per yearTPH Tonne Per Hour
t tonnestcs Tonnes of crude steeltls Tonnes of liquid steel
TPD tons per dayTRT Top-pressure Recovery Turbine
TNGL ToranagalluTCM Torch Cutting MachineTARR Total Annual Replenishable RechargeTDS Total Dissolved SolidTSS Total Suspended SolidTCLP Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
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TSDF Treatment, Storage, and Disposal FacilitiesTB TungabhadraTC Tungsten-CarbideTG Turbine-GeneratorUCS Uniaxial Compressive StrengthUAE United Arab Emirates
US EPA United States Environmental Protection AgencyUEL Upper Explosive LimitU/s UpstreamUV Useful VolumeVD Vacuum DegasserVCE Vapour Cloud ExplosionVVVF Variable-Voltage/Variable-FrequencyVDI Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure
VJNR VijayanagarVM Volatile matter
VOCs Volatile Organic CarbonsWHRB Waste Heat Recovery BoilerWWP Waste to Wealth plantWC Water columnWTP Water Treatment PlantW/m2 Watt per square metresWRM Wire rod millW+SB Working + StandbyWAH Working at Height
yr yearZLD Zero Liquid DischargeZPF Zero power furnace
JSW
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and
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pmen
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a
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sity
park
in
side
JSW
ca
mpu
s sh
all
be
prep
ared
an
d im
plem
ente
d.
44.
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283
Biod
iver
sity
stud
y fo
r JS
W c
ompl
ex w
as c
ondu
cted
by
Dr. S
atish
Sha
rma,
Ex
Assis
tant
Con
serv
ator
of
Fore
sts,
Raj
asth
an (
JSW
Com
plex
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201
1, J
SW
partn
ered
with
FRL
HT,
Bang
alor
e to
set
up
its f
irst
Biod
iver
sity
part
in
Vidy
anag
ar
Tow
nshi
p.
JSW
St
eel
furth
er
plan
s to
ex
tend
th
e ex
istin
g bi
odiv
ersit
y pa
rk a
nd a
lloca
te a
dditi
onal
are
a an
d fu
nds
for
crea
tion
of
vario
us th
eme
base
d bi
odiv
ersit
y pa
rks
durin
g th
e pe
riod
2019
to 2
023.
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abov
e ac
tiviti
es
shal
l be
im
plem
ente
d pr
ogre
ssiv
ely
FY
21-2
4 at
an
ex
pend
iture
of R
s 3
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2Pl
an fo
r co
mpe
nsat
ory
affo
rest
atio
n in
lieu
of
trees
to
be
cu
t fro
m
the
prop
osed
ar
ea
(whi
ch i
s pa
rt of
the
pre
sent
site
with
the
Pr
ojec
t Pr
opon
ent)
for
expa
nsio
n sh
all
be
prep
ared
an
d im
plem
ente
d.
Slag
di
spos
al
area
has
poo
r pl
anta
tion
and
the
sam
e sh
all
be
impr
oved
fo
r w
hich
de
tails
sh
all
be
inco
rpor
ated
in E
IA re
port.
44.
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e)28
1Th
e pr
opos
ed 1
6 to
18
MTP
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pans
ion
area
is o
n a
vaca
nt a
rea
whi
ch w
asea
rlier
be
ing
used
for
fab
ricat
ion
& st
orag
e of
mat
eria
l. In
the
m
ain
expa
nsio
n ar
ea,
the
exist
ing
vege
tatio
n is
spar
se a
nd c
ompr
ises
mos
tly o
f sh
rubs
, bu
shes
and
few
tre
es (
~50
Nos
). Ad
ditio
nally
, ar
ound
400
0 tre
es
are
pres
ent i
n th
e ar
ea o
ver w
hich
the
prop
osed
CRM
3 is
plan
ned.
Plan
tatio
n of
~10
00 p
lant
s is
bein
g ca
rrie
d ou
t in
the
area
s su
rrou
ndin
g an
d al
ong
the
road
lead
ing
to s
lag
dum
p to
com
pens
ate
for t
he lo
ss.
In a
dditi
on to
abo
ve,
arou
nd 4
2,50
0 tre
es s
hall
be p
lant
ed n
ear
Sunr
ise t
owns
hip
with
in J
SW’s
boun
dary
incr
easin
g th
e tre
e de
nsity
from
pre
sent
500
to 1
500
per H
ecta
re.
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hem
e fo
r m
akin
g tre
ated
w
aste
w
ater
su
itabl
e an
d av
aila
ble
for
irrig
atio
n of
pl
anta
tions
on
ne
arby
hi
lls
by
Fore
st
Depa
rtmen
t sh
all
be p
repa
red
and
inclu
ded
in E
IA.
22.
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(e)
65JS
WSL
has
und
erta
ken
step
s to
im
prov
e th
e ve
geta
tion
on t
he s
pars
ely
vege
tate
d hi
lls s
urro
undi
ng th
e pl
ant b
y ex
cava
tion
of s
umps
on
suita
ble
hill
top
loca
tions
, di
ggin
g of
con
tour
tre
nche
s on
the
hills
, la
ying
of
wat
er
pipe
lines
to
hill-
top
sum
ps a
nd c
onto
ur t
renc
hes
and
pum
ping
tre
ated
se
wag
e w
ater
into
hill
top
sum
ps a
nd p
lant
atio
n al
ong
cont
our
trenc
hes
to
incr
ease
soi
l moi
stur
e ii
Wat
er a
nd W
aste
Wat
er M
anag
emen
t1
PP
shal
l st
udy
the
chan
ges
in
qual
ity
of
Hist
orica
l dat
a of
Gro
und
wat
er q
ualit
yof
loca
tions
clo
se to
the
guar
d po
nd,
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
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ters
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IA
Rep
ort
Rem
arks
unde
rgro
und
wat
er a
roun
d sla
gdu
mp,
slim
e po
nd a
nd g
uard
pon
ds a
rea
and
pres
ent
a co
mpa
rison
w
ith
yest
erye
ar’s
data
w
ith
inte
rpre
tatio
n as
ho
w
the
chan
ges
have
ta
ken
plac
e an
d w
hat
mea
sure
s JS
W
prop
oses
to
cont
rol
furth
er d
eter
iora
tion
of
the
qual
ity o
f gro
und
wat
er a
ffect
ed b
y pl
ant
oper
atio
ns.
33.
6.5
(e)
134
slag
dum
p an
d sli
me
pond
are
as h
ave
been
take
n fro
m p
revi
ous
EIA
repo
rts
and
publ
ished
doc
umen
ts/r
esea
rch
pape
rs.A
n in
crea
se in
TDS
and
Har
dnes
s in
the
are
as s
urro
undi
ng S
lime
pond
are
a as
wel
l as
in t
he d
owns
tream
of
Guar
d po
nds.
The
pH
valu
es h
ave
also
sho
wn
a sli
ght i
ncre
ase,
indi
catin
g an
in
crea
se in
the
alka
linity
of t
he g
roun
dwat
er. F
e, o
n th
e co
ntra
ry, i
ndica
te a
sig
nific
ant
decr
ease
in
co
ncen
tratio
n in
20
19
whe
n co
mpa
red
with
co
ncen
tratio
ns o
bser
ved
in 2
003.
JSW
and
the
Inte
rnat
iona
l Cro
ps R
esea
rch
Inst
itute
for t
he S
emi-A
rid T
ropi
cs
(ICR
ISAT
) ar
e w
orki
ng t
oget
her
for
deve
lopm
ent
of 2
6 vi
llage
s ar
ound
the
ir pl
ant
in T
orna
gallu
.Th
e po
tent
ials
ites
for
rain
wat
er h
arve
stin
g ha
ve b
een
iden
tifie
d by
villa
ge le
vel
com
mitt
ee.
Base
d on
the
tec
hnica
l ev
alua
tion
of
ICRI
SAT,
low
cos
t rai
n w
ater
har
vest
ing
stru
ctur
es s
uch
as fa
rm p
onds
, min
i pe
rcol
atio
n ta
nks,
che
ck w
alls,
loos
e bo
ulde
r dam
s, c
heck
dam
s, g
ully
plu
gs,
etc
wer
e su
gges
ted
for i
mpl
emen
tatio
n to
the
wat
ersh
ed c
omm
ittee
.2
No a
dditi
onal
wat
er r
equi
rem
ent
has
been
in
dica
ted
in th
e pr
opos
al. W
ater
bal
ance
with
de
tails
of
w
ater
re
quire
men
t at
ea
ch
prod
uctio
n /m
aint
enan
ce/
serv
ice
stag
e;
was
te
wat
er
gene
ratio
n;
quan
tity
of
treat
men
t an
d re
cycle
sha
ll be
inc
orpo
rate
d in
EIA
repo
rt.
2 2.7 2
2.12
.2
48 61
Tota
l wat
er re
quire
men
t for
JSW
SL c
ompl
ex is
3.0
1 la
kh m
3 /da
y of
whi
ch th
e st
eel p
lant
sha
ll re
quire
1.4
4
lakh
m3 /
day
at 1
8 M
TPA
stag
e. B
reak
up o
f w
ater
requ
irem
ent f
or v
ario
us fa
ciliti
es o
f JSW
at 1
8 M
TPA
stag
e is
show
n in
Fi
g 2.
4. D
etai
led
Wat
er B
alan
ce d
iagr
am f
or 1
6 M
TPA
and
18 M
TPA
stag
es
are
enclo
sed
at A
nnex
ures
2.5
and
2.6
.
JSW
SL p
lant
is
Zero
Liq
uid
Disc
harg
e pl
ant
and
all
was
tew
ater
gen
erat
ed
from
the
uni
ts a
re r
euse
d w
ithin
pla
nt p
rem
ises
afte
r pr
imar
y &
seco
ndar
y tre
atm
ent.
The
rem
aini
ng t
reat
ed w
ater
afte
r RO
tre
atm
ent
is us
ed f
or
Aggl
omer
atio
n,
Slag
Gr
anul
atio
n,
Slag
Quen
chin
g,
Horti
cultu
re,
Dust
Su
ppre
ssio
n, Y
ard
Sprin
klin
g, R
oad
Wat
erin
g, F
ire F
ight
ing
etc.
3A
sche
me
for
treat
men
t of w
aste
wat
er fr
om
SMS
by C
O2 in
ject
ion
to r
educ
e pH
of w
aste
w
ater
and
im
prov
e its
rec
ycla
bilit
y sh
all
be
22.
12.2
(d)
64JS
W h
as e
nvisa
ged
CO2
inje
ctio
n in
stea
d of
use
of s
oda
ash
as c
onve
ntio
nal
treat
men
t of
effl
uent
har
dnes
s fro
m S
MS
efflu
ent
to r
educ
e th
e pH
of
the
wat
er &
har
dnes
s by
pre
cipita
ting
out
CaCO
3w
ithou
t ca
usin
g fo
rmat
ion
of
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
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IA
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ort
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arks
inco
rpor
ated
.Na
OH. T
he s
ame
is sh
own
in F
ig. 2
.10.
iii
Air
Pollu
tion
Cont
rol a
nd M
onito
ring
1Sc
hem
eto
m
inim
ise
and
cont
rol
Diox
ins/
Fura
n em
issio
ns f
rom
sin
ter
plan
ts,
char
ging
and
pus
hing
em
issio
ns f
rom
Cok
e Ov
ens
and
mer
cury
em
issio
ns f
rom
pow
er
plan
ts
shal
l be
in
corp
orat
ed
and
impl
emen
ted.
22.
12.1
(c)
22.
12.1
(b)
22.
12.1
(j)
56 54 58
Curr
ently
the
leve
ls of
Dio
xin
and
Fura
n em
issio
ns m
easu
red
in S
inte
r Pl
ants
of
JSW
are
rec
orde
d <
0.1
ng/N
m3.
As a
n ad
ditio
nal m
easu
re, M
EROS
typ
e ga
s cle
anin
g ha
s be
en a
dopt
ed in
one
SP.
Sin
ce, V
olat
ile D
ioxi
n an
d Fu
rans
ar
e de
posit
ed o
n du
st p
artic
les,
the
sam
e ar
e co
ntro
lled
by m
eans
of
min
imizi
ng
dust
em
issio
ns
to
<10
m
g/Nm
3.In
M
EROS
, th
e sp
ecia
lly
desig
ned
bag
filte
r (a
fter
ESP)
lim
its t
he d
ust
emiss
ion
to <
10 m
g/Nm
3,
ther
efor
e re
ducin
g th
e em
issio
n of
Dio
xin
and
Fura
ns.
JSW
intro
duce
d ch
argi
ng e
miss
ion
cont
rol b
y us
e of
SOP
RECO
(Si
ngle
ove
n pr
essu
re c
ontro
l) in
its
stam
p ch
arge
bat
terie
s, w
hich
hel
ps in
mai
nten
ance
of
con
siste
nt n
egat
ive
pres
sure
in
the
oven
s du
ring
cake
cha
rgin
g an
d op
timisi
ng t
he c
harg
ing
emiss
ion
dura
tion
signi
fican
tly.
A gr
ound
ded
ustin
g sy
stem
is
inst
alle
d de
dica
ted
to p
ushi
ng e
miss
ion
cont
rol,
whi
ch c
olle
cts
fugi
tive
emiss
ions
aris
ing
from
pus
hing
via
a c
aptu
re h
ood
inst
alle
d on
gui
de
cars
and
the
n se
ndin
g th
e ca
ptur
ed e
miss
ions
afte
r co
mpl
etio
n of
pus
hing
op
erat
ion
to a
ded
ustin
g sy
stem
for f
ilter
ing.
Mer
cury
con
tent
in w
aste
gas
es a
s m
easu
red
2019
-20
: 3.
4 μg
/m3
(Nor
m -
30 μ
g/m
3).
% o
f co
al f
iring
bei
ng r
epla
ced
by b
y-pr
oduc
t ga
ses,
fur
ther
re
ducin
g Hg
em
issio
ns :
45 %
2Ro
ads
lead
ing
to s
lag
dum
p ar
ea a
re d
usty
. Sc
hem
e to
con
trol f
ugiti
ve d
ust
on a
ll ro
ads
gene
rate
d by
ply
ing
of d
umpe
rs/t
ruck
s sh
all
be in
corp
orat
ed in
EIA
repo
rt.
22.
12.1
(k)
591.
7 Km
of 4
-lane
con
cret
e ro
ad le
adin
g to
sla
g du
mp
area
has
bee
n re
cent
ly
com
plet
ed. R
egul
ar w
ater
spr
inkl
ing
and
Vacu
um C
lean
ing
is be
ing
prac
ticed
. In
add
ition
, thi
ck g
reen
bel
t is
also
pla
nned
alo
ng ro
ads.
3Sc
hem
e to
ef
fect
ivel
y ut
ilize
the
data
ac
quire
d th
roug
h CE
MS
shal
l be
dev
elop
ed
and
pres
ente
d in
EIA
rep
ort
as p
art
of E
MP
10,
10.2
.243
7Ef
fect
ive
utiliz
atio
n of
dat
a ac
quire
d th
roug
h CE
MS
is an
inte
gral
par
t of M
IS.
All n
on-c
ompl
ianc
es o
bser
ved
are
conv
eyed
to re
spec
tive
site
in-c
harg
es a
nd
conc
erne
d pe
rson
nel i
mm
edia
tely
for
closu
re. T
he s
ame
is re
porte
d m
onth
ly
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
for
onlin
e m
anag
emen
t an
d co
ntro
l of
emiss
ions
. Th
is sh
ould
inc
lude
the
MIS
for
clo
sing
the
non-
conf
orm
ity lo
op.
to h
ighe
r aut
horit
ies
thro
ugh
a bu
ilt-in
mec
hani
sm o
f the
MIS
sys
tem
.
ivW
aste
Man
agem
ent
1JS
W s
hall
prep
are
a sc
hem
e fo
r ins
talla
tion
of
a st
ate-
of-th
e-ar
t W
aste
Re
cycli
ng
Plan
t (W
RP)
to p
roce
ss v
ario
us t
ypes
of
slags
and
w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
in th
e pl
ant t
o re
cove
r an
d re
cycle
m
etal
lics,
flu
xes,
ag
greg
ates
an
d bo
ulde
rs.
22.
12.3
69JS
W
Stee
l ha
s im
plem
ente
d va
rious
st
ate-
of-th
e-ar
t te
chno
logi
esfo
r re
cove
ry a
nd r
ecyc
ling
vario
us w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
with
in t
he p
lant
pre
mise
s su
ch a
s :Sl
ag s
and
plan
t(GBF
) (70
00 tp
d)–
surp
lus
gran
ulat
ed B
F sla
gM
icro-
pelle
t pl
ant (
2050
tpd
)-du
st &
slu
dge
from
air
and
wat
er p
ollu
tion
cont
rol e
quip
men
t,M
ill sc
ale
Briq
uetti
ng p
lant
(60
0 tp
d)-
high
Fe
sludg
e &
dus t
fro
m a
ir &
wat
er p
ollu
tion
cont
rol f
acilit
ies
Was
te-to
-wea
lth p
lant
(60
0 tp
d)- D
ust &
slu
dge
of lo
w F
e va
lues
thro
ugh
bene
ficia
tion
Stea
m B
ox t
echn
olog
y –
SMS
slag
agei
ng f
or u
se a
s ag
greg
ates
in r
oad
mak
ing.
Slag
san
d Pl
ant(B
OF) (
1700
0 tp
d)–
Bala
nce
stee
l sla
g w
ill be
con
verte
d to
sa
nd fo
r sal
e.LH
F Sl
ag B
rique
tting
Pla
nt (
300
tpd)
–Fo
r pr
oduc
tion
of b
rique
ttes
to
repl
ace
impo
rted
synt
hetic
sla
g.Po
wde
r st
eel
slag
fines
–Fo
r la
nd r
ecla
mat
ion,
soi
l co
nditi
onin
g be
ing
exam
ined
.Ca
rbon
rec
over
y pl
ant
-Ca
rbon
rec
over
y fro
m B
F du
st,
BF G
CP s
lurr
y an
d Co
rex
GCP
slurr
y re
cycle
d ba
ck in
to p
elle
t pla
nt2
Sche
me
to u
tilise
SM
S Sl
ag a
s so
il co
nditi
oner
in
w
ater
sh
ed
man
agem
ent
area
to
su
pple
men
t m
icro
nutri
ents
sh
all
be
inco
rpor
ated
.
22.
12.3
(h)
74St
eel
slag
can
be
used
as
a
subs
titut
e fo
r lim
esto
ne
for
agric
ultu
ral
appl
icatio
ns a
nd in
rec
lam
atio
n of
acid
ic la
nds.
Also
, as
a c
o -pr
oduc
t of
an
indu
stria
l pr
oces
s,
stee
l sla
g of
fers
co
nsid
erab
le
cost
ad
vant
ages
ov
er
com
mer
cial l
imes
tone
.In
addi
tion,
to
its li
min
g be
nefit
s, s
lag
cont
ains
pla
nt
nutri
ents
that
can
enh
ance
pla
nt g
row
th. S
lag
cont
ains
Si h
as b
een
show
n to
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
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orks
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
incr
ease
yie
lds
of g
rass
cro
ps, s
uch
as ri
ce a
nd s
ugar
can
e, a
nd S
i also
hel
ps
crop
s de
fend
aga
inst
cro
p di
seas
es.
3Sc
hem
e to
re
cove
r an
d re
cycle
un
burn
t ca
rbon
fro
m B
F/Co
rex
flue
dust
and
GCP
slu
dge
shal
l pr
epar
ed a
nd i
ncor
pora
ted
in
EIA.
22.
12.3
(g)
73JS
W V
JNR
has
inst
alle
d Ca
rbon
reco
very
pla
nt to
reco
ver C
arbo
n fro
m w
aste
du
st a
nd s
ludg
e. I
nput
fee
d fo
r ca
rbon
rec
over
y pl
ant
is w
aste
to
wea
lth
plan
t tai
lings
whi
ch in
turn
rece
ives
its
feed
from
BF
dust
, BF
GCP
slurr
y an
d Co
rex
GCP
slurr
y us
ing
Dies
el a
s a
colle
ctor
med
ium
and
MIB
C as
a fr
othe
r. Ab
out 1
00 T
PD o
f unb
urnt
car
bon
can
be re
cove
red
from
the
proc
ess,
whi
ch
is th
en re
cycle
d ba
ck in
the
stee
l mak
ing
proc
ess
via
pelle
t pla
nt.
4Sc
hem
e to
use
ste
am a
nd C
O2 to
age
and
fix
the
SMS
slag
for
use
as c
oncr
ete
for
road
m
akin
g ba
sed
on p
ilot t
ests
bei
ng c
arrie
d ou
t at
pre
sent
in th
e pl
ant s
hall
be p
repa
red
and
inclu
ded.
22.
12.3
(e)
71SM
S sla
g co
ntai
ns fr
ee li
me
and
need
s to
be
treat
ed fo
r its
rem
oval
, by
way
of
wea
ther
ing
to i
mpr
ove
its p
rope
rties
and
mak
e it
suita
ble
for
use
as
aggr
egat
es i
n ro
ad m
akin
g. S
WSL
has
dev
elop
ed a
tec
hnol
ogy
of s
team
ag
ing
in l
arge
pits
whe
rein
the
pro
cess
of
wea
ther
ing
is co
mpl
eted
in
10
days
, as
co
mpa
red
to
natu
ral
wea
ther
ing
that
ta
kes
2-3
year
s,
and
acce
lera
ted
wea
ther
ing
that
take
s 3-
4 m
onth
s. F
urth
er, J
SWSL
is in
trodu
cing
new
Ste
am b
ox t
ype
tech
nolo
gy w
hich
can
wea
ther
ste
el s
lag
with
in 1
0-12
hour
s w
ithin
the
sla
g ba
y its
elf,
and
avoi
d m
akin
g la
rge
pits
for
the
w
eath
erin
g pr
oces
s.5
Sche
me
to e
nhan
ce w
aste
util
isatio
n fro
m
pres
ent
leve
l of
79
% t
o 10
0 pe
rcen
t w
ith
time
sche
dule
sha
ll be
pre
pare
d an
d in
clude
d as
EM
P.
22.
12.3
69JS
W S
teel
, is
tryin
g to
ach
ieve
100
% w
aste
util
izatio
n by
im
plem
entin
g va
rious
was
te u
tiliza
tion
sche
mes
for a
ll ty
pes
of w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
with
in it
s pl
ant.
Pres
ently
, im
plem
enta
tion
of v
ario
us s
tate
-of-t
he-a
rt te
chno
logi
es s
uch
as M
icro-
pelle
t pl
ant
(MPP
), M
ill sc
ale
Briq
uetti
ng p
lant
(M
SB),
Slag
san
d pl
ant,
P S
Ball
plan
t, SS
RP p
lant
and
Was
te-to
-wea
lth p
lant
for I
ron
reco
very
, in
add
ition
to
conv
entio
nal m
etho
ds o
f w
aste
util
izatio
n, h
ave
enab
led
over
79
% u
tiliza
tion
of w
aste
s fro
m t
he p
lant
by
FY 2
018.
Ins
talla
tion
of W
aste
-to
-wea
lth p
lant
for
Coke
rec
over
y, L
HF B
rique
tting
pla
nt a
nd S
team
box
ag
eing
will
facil
itate
JSW
in
incr
easin
g th
is to
100
%.
A ro
ad m
ap f
or t
he
sam
e is
show
n in
Fig
. 2.1
8.v
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gy C
onse
rvat
ion
1Sc
hem
e to
red
uce
flare
loss
es t
o le
ss t
han
1 2
76JS
W h
as p
lann
ed t
he fo
llow
ing
for
redu
cing
flare
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es t
o le
ss t
han
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12.4
(a)
futu
re:
BF G
as R
elia
bilit
y pr
ojec
t Pha
se-2
gas
line
com
plet
ion
CO G
as in
ject
ion
in C
OREX
gas
line
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as li
ne fr
om B
F-3
to p
ower
pla
nts
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as li
ne to
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or a
ugm
entin
g Pr
essu
re2
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me
to r
ecov
er w
aste
hea
t fro
m S
MS
3 (1
60T
EAF)
sh
all
be
inco
rpor
ated
as
a
mea
sure
to re
duce
SEC
.
22.
12.4
(b)
77JS
W h
as a
dopt
ed G
as c
oolin
g w
ith w
ater
coo
led
duct
s &
diss
ipat
ing
the
heat
to
atm
osph
ere
thro
ugh
Wat
er t
o w
ater
hea
t ex
chan
ger
in t
he p
rimar
y co
olin
g cir
cuit
and
furth
er c
oolin
g of
fum
es b
y He
at e
xcha
nger
sec
onda
ry
circu
it by
coo
ling
tow
er.
It is
prop
osed
to
inst
all a
was
te h
eat
boile
r in
the
flu
e du
ct to
reco
ver s
team
.vi
Hyd
rolo
gy1
Hydr
olog
y st
udy
of t
he s
tudy
are
a to
map
aq
uife
rs,
thei
r ca
pacit
y ,
rech
arge
pot
entia
l an
d ra
in
wat
er
harv
estin
g sc
hem
e to
re
plen
ish d
eple
ting
grou
nd w
ater
tab
le s
hall
be p
repa
red
and
inco
rpor
ated
.
3,3.
5.3,
3.5
.4
44.
7.1
95,9
8
237
Hydr
olog
y st
udy
of th
e st
udy
area
was
car
ried
out b
y M
/s U
rdhv
am in
201
8-19
.Gr
ound
wat
er r
echa
rge
and
disc
harg
e zo
ne h
ave
been
iden
tifie
d ba
sed
on th
e st
udy.
The
grou
nd w
ater
leve
l ins
ide
and
arou
nd t
he p
lant
bou
ndar
y is
high
, th
e gr
ound
wat
er r
echa
rgin
g in
side
the
boun
dary
is n
ot fe
asib
le. H
owev
er, J
SW
is pa
rtner
ship
with
ICR
ISAT
is
prov
idin
g Ra
inw
ater
Har
vest
ing
stru
ctur
es
alon
g w
ith o
ther
pro
ject
s in
the
near
by v
illage
s.vi
iSo
cial
Im
pact
Ass
essm
ent
1So
cial
Impa
ct A
sses
smen
t sh
all
be c
arrie
d ou
t in
the
stu
dy a
rea
as p
er I
FC g
uide
lines
an
d su
bmit
the
Corp
orat
e En
viro
nmen
t Re
spon
sibilit
y as
pe
r th
e M
inist
ry’s
Offic
e M
emor
andu
m v
ide
F.No
. 22
-65/
2017
-IA.
III
date
d 1/
05/2
018.
7 7.2
377
Socia
l im
pact
ass
essm
ent
was
con
duct
ed w
ithin
10k
m a
rea
from
JSW
pla
nt
boun
dary
, ba
sed
on f
ield
sur
vey
for
colle
ctio
n of
dat
a on
bas
elin
e so
cio-
econ
omic
para
met
ers
as w
ell a
s se
cond
ary
data
from
pub
lishe
d go
vern
men
t lit
erat
ure.
Tw
o St
age
Rand
om S
ampl
ing
has
been
ado
pted
for
the
prim
ary
surv
ey b
ased
on
a st
ruct
ured
que
stio
nnai
re p
repa
red
as p
er th
e ob
ject
ives
of
the
stud
y, in
corp
orat
ing
dem
ogra
phic
prof
ile,
stat
us o
f ed
ucat
ion
& he
alth
,ag
ricul
tura
l sit
uatio
n,
empl
oym
ent,
inco
me,
cons
umpt
ion
& sa
ving
an
d re
spon
dent
s' pe
rcep
tion
abou
t th
e pr
ojec
t. An
ass
essm
ent
of n
eeds
of
the
loca
ls ba
sed
on
the
socio
-eco
nom
ic st
udy
indi
cate
s re
quire
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t of
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arks
7 7.4
430
impr
ovem
ent
in
educ
atio
nal
facil
ities
, ge
nera
tion
of
empl
oym
ent
oppo
rtuni
ties
and
redu
ctio
n in
exi
stin
g en
viro
nmen
tal
pollu
tion
for
bette
r he
alth
sta
tus
of th
e lo
cal r
esid
ents
.
As p
er M
ini st
ry’s
Offic
e M
emor
andu
m v
ide
F.No
. 22-
65/2
017-
IA.II
I da
ted
1st
May
201
8, a
n am
ount
of R
s. 1
1.14
Cro
res
was
req
uire
d to
be
spen
t as
CER.
How
ever
, the
issu
es r
aise
d du
ring
publ
ic co
nsul
tatio
n ha
ve a
ddre
ssed
in th
e fo
rm o
f an
actio
n pl
an w
ith p
hysic
al ta
rget
s as
per
the
MoE
F&CC
O.M
. dat
ed
30/0
9/20
20.
JSW
has
ear
mar
ked
abou
t Rs
. 40
.97
Cror
es a
ddre
ssin
g pu
blic
hear
ing
issue
s as
wel
l as
for
othe
r iss
ues
obse
rved
dur
ing
socio
-eco
nom
ic st
udy
carr
ied
out f
or th
e pr
ojec
t whi
ch is
to b
e sp
ent i
n a
perio
d of
3 y
ears
.vi
iiPu
blic
Hear
ing
to
be
cond
ucte
d by
th
e co
ncer
ned
Stat
e Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l Boa
rd.
7 7.3
401
Publ
ic Co
nsul
tatio
n w
as c
ondu
cted
at p
roje
ct s
ite o
n 08
/01/
2021
.47
num
ber
of
publ
ic re
pres
enta
tion
wer
e m
ade
verb
ally
du
ring
the
mee
ting.
An
ad
ditio
nal
323
num
ber
of w
ritte
n st
atem
ents
wer
e re
ceiv
ed d
urin
g th
e m
eetin
g as
wel
l as
at K
SPCB
. M
ost
of t
he p
eopl
e (~
88.4
%)
show
ed t
heir
supp
ort
for
the
proj
ect.
They
sho
wed
the
ir gr
atitu
de t
o th
e PP
for
the
ir ex
tens
ive
CSR
activ
ities
tha
t ha
ve c
ause
d m
assiv
e so
cieta
l upl
iftm
ent
of t
he
area
. Th
ey a
re a
lso e
xtre
mel
y op
timist
ic th
at t
he e
xpan
sion
proj
ects
wou
ld
also
cre
ate
job
oppo
rtuni
ty a
nd o
vera
ll de
velo
pmen
t of
the
sur
roun
ding
ar
eas.
ixTh
e iss
ues
raise
d du
ring
publ
ic he
arin
g an
d co
mm
itmen
t of t
he p
roje
ct p
ropo
nent
on
the
sam
e al
ong
with
tim
e bo
und
actio
n pl
an t
o im
plem
ent
the
com
mitm
ent
and
finan
cial
allo
catio
n th
eret
o sh
ould
be
clear
ly p
rovi
ded.
7Ta
ble
7.34
405
Maj
or Is
sues
Iden
tifie
dGe
nera
tion
of E
mpl
oym
ent t
o Lo
cals
Impr
ovem
ent i
n He
alth
Car
e Fa
ciliti
esIm
prov
ing
Educ
atio
nal F
acilit
ies
Impr
ovin
g th
e qu
ality
of l
ife o
f far
mer
s.De
velo
pmen
t of G
reen
ery
arou
nd p
lant
xCe
rtific
ate
com
plia
nce
of e
arlie
r EC
fro
m t
he
Regi
onal
offi
cer
of t
he M
oEF&
CC s
hall
be
subm
itted
alo
ng w
ith E
IA/E
MP.
319
1Th
e ce
rtifie
d EC
com
plia
nce
repo
rt is
enclo
sed
as A
nnex
ure
3.4.
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ated
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orks
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ANN
EXU
RE
1: S
TAN
DAR
D T
OR
IN
RES
PECT
OF
IND
UST
RY
SECT
OR
1Ex
ecut
ive
Sum
mar
yEn
close
d al
ong
with
the
EIA-
EMP
repo
rt2
Intr
oduc
tion
iDe
tails
of
th
e EI
A Co
nsul
tant
in
cludi
ng
NABE
T ac
cred
itatio
n12
460
The
EIA-
EMP
repo
rt ha
s be
en p
repa
red
by M
/s M
ECON
Lim
ited,
a P
SE u
nder
th
e M
in.
of S
teel
, Go
I, ac
cred
ited
for
EIA-
EMP
stud
ies
by Q
CI-N
ABET
vid
e ce
rtific
ate
no. N
ABET
/EIA
/202
3/RA
019
5 da
ted
22.0
2.20
21.
iiIn
form
atio
n ab
out t
he p
roje
ct p
ropo
nent
11.
2.1
1M
/s J
SW S
teel
(fo
rmer
ly J
VSL)
is
a fla
g sh
ip c
ompa
ny o
f Jin
dal
grou
p of
in
dust
ries,
with
its
int
egra
ted
stee
l pl
ant,
loca
ted
at T
oran
agal
lu,
Dist
. Be
llary
, Kar
nata
ka.
iiiIm
porta
nce
and
bene
fits
of th
e pr
ojec
t1
1.3.
1
8.0
3 361
Prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t wou
ld e
nabl
e JS
WSL
in c
ontri
butin
g to
ach
ievi
ng
the
coun
try’s
expe
cted
dem
and
of 3
00 M
T st
eel a
s pe
r Nat
iona
l ste
el p
olicy
, 20
17.
The
pote
ntia
l ben
efits
that
sha
ll be
acc
rued
due
to th
e pr
ojec
t are
incr
ease
d av
aila
bilit
y of
Ste
el i
n th
e m
arke
t, re
duct
ion
in s
pecif
ic po
llutio
n, s
trong
em
ploy
men
t ge
nera
tion
pote
ntia
l, in
crea
sed
econ
omic
grow
th,
perip
hera
l de
velo
pmen
t an
d cr
eatio
n of
soc
ial c
apita
l, im
prov
emen
t of
infra
stru
ctur
e &
civic
amen
ities
& g
ener
atio
n of
sub
stan
tial r
even
ue f
or t
he s
tate
& c
entra
l ex
cheq
uers
dire
ctly
as
wel
l as
from
dow
nstre
am in
dust
ries.
3Pr
ojec
t Des
crip
tion
iCo
st o
f pro
ject
and
tim
e of
com
plet
ion.
2 2.11
53Es
timat
ed t
otal
cos
t fo
r pr
opos
ed e
xpan
sion
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
A is
arou
nd R
s. 2
857
Cror
es.
Estim
ated
com
plet
ion
perio
d is
~36
mon
ths
afte
r gr
ant o
f nec
essa
ry c
lear
ance
s.ii
Prod
ucts
with
cap
aciti
es f
or t
he p
ropo
sed
proj
ect.
2 2.4
21Th
e pr
esen
t ex
pans
ion
proj
ects
env
isage
s in
crea
se in
ste
el p
rodu
ctio
n fro
m
16 M
TPA
to 1
8 M
TPA
with
cha
nges
in
asso
ciate
d in
term
edia
ry i
ntra
-pla
nt
feed
mat
eria
l. De
tails
of i
ndiv
idua
l uni
t ca
pacit
ies
and
conf
igur
atio
ns a
s w
ell
as p
ropo
sed
prod
ucts
sho
wn
in T
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2.2
.
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ters
/Se
ctio
n
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no
in E
IA
Rep
ort
Rem
arks
The
chan
ges
prop
osed
are
incr
ease
in c
apac
ity o
f SP-
5 an
d de
ferr
al o
f SP6
, in
stal
latio
n of
new
Pel
let p
lant
, aug
men
tatio
n of
BF5
to 4
.5 M
TPA,
add
ition
of
a 50
00TP
D pi
g ca
ster
, au
gmen
tatio
n of
exi
stin
g SM
S3 a
nd S
MS4
and
au
gmen
tatio
n of
Sla
b ca
ster
4, H
SM3,
BRM
2, C
RM,
and
Oxyg
en p
lant
. Tw
o ne
w g
as f
ired
boile
rs in
pla
ce o
f ex
istin
g m
ulti-
fuel
(Co
al+
gas)
boi
lers
, on
e ne
w to
wns
hip
and
ane
w a
sh p
ond
are
also
env
isage
d.
iiiIf
expa
nsio
n pr
ojec
t, de
tails
of
ex
istin
g pr
oduc
ts
with
ca
pacit
ies
and
whe
ther
ad
equa
te
land
is
avai
labl
e fo
r ex
pans
ion,
re
fere
nce
of e
arlie
r EC
if an
y.
11.
2.2
2 2.3 2 2.5
2 16 44
The
exist
ing
EC fo
r JSW
ste
el p
lant
for 1
6 M
TPA
stee
l pro
duct
ion
is gr
ante
d by
MoE
FCC
vide
J-11
011/
489/
2009
lA-I
I(I)
dat
ed 0
1st O
ctob
er 2
015
and
subs
eque
nt a
men
dmen
ts in
9th
Jun
e 20
16 a
nd 2
9th
May
201
8. S
ome
of th
e fa
ciliti
es o
rigin
ally
bel
ongi
ng to
JSW
SL w
ere
deve
lope
d as
new
ent
ities
with
re
spec
tive
core
exp
ertis
e an
d th
e en
viro
nmen
t cle
aran
ce w
as tr
ansf
erre
d to
th
ese
com
pani
es v
ide
amen
dmen
t dat
ed 2
8th
Feb
2018
.
Exist
ing
inst
alle
d ca
pacit
y of
JSW
SL i
s 12
MTP
A cr
ude
stee
l, w
ith u
nits
pr
opos
ed fo
r 16
MTP
A ca
pacit
y un
deri
mpl
emen
tatio
n. T
he d
etai
ls of
exi
stin
g fa
ciliti
es is
giv
en in
Tab
le 2
.1.
The
prop
osed
pro
ject
will
com
e up
on
450
acre
s of
land
cur
rent
ly w
ithin
the
exist
ing
inte
grat
ed s
teel
pla
nt c
ompl
ex, s
o no
add
ition
al la
nd is
requ
ired.
iv
List
of
ra
w
mat
eria
lsre
quire
d an
d th
eir
sour
ce a
long
with
mod
e of
tran
spor
tatio
n.2 2.6
45Th
e to
tal r
aw m
ater
ial r
equi
rem
ent
at16
MTP
A is
estim
ated
~50
.9M
TPA.
Th
is al
so in
clude
s bo
iler
coal
req
uire
d fo
r th
e po
wer
pla
nt.
Afte
r pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n, ~
5.4
MTP
A of
add
ition
alra
wm
ater
ial s
hall
be re
quire
d w
hich
will
be o
btai
ned
from
exi
stin
g so
urce
s.M
ost
of t
he r
aw m
ater
ial i
s tra
nspo
rted
thro
ugh
rail
and
ship
s to
pla
nt’s
raw
m
ater
ial
yard
fro
m
whe
re i
t is
trans
porte
d to
the
var
ious
uni
ts b
y m
eans
of
conv
eyor
s.Th
e an
nual
raw
m
ater
ial r
equi
rem
ent
befo
re a
nd a
fter
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n al
ong
with
the
ir so
urce
s an
d m
ode
of tr
ansp
ort i
s gi
ven
in T
able
2.1
4.v
Othe
r ch
emica
ls an
d m
ater
ials
requ
ired
with
qu
antit
ies
and
stor
age
capa
citie
s2 2.6
45Al
l the
raw
mat
eria
l as
wel
l as
othe
r ch
emica
l req
uire
men
ts a
fter
prop
osed
ex
pans
ion
is gi
ven
in T
able
2.1
4.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
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ll rig
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ved
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ters
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
77.
1.4
314
Pres
ent
expa
nsio
n pr
opos
al a
lso e
nvisa
ges
stor
age
as w
ell
as h
andl
ing
of
addi
tiona
lly g
ener
ated
in-p
lant
fue
l gas
es s
uch
as B
F ga
s an
d BO
F ga
s, t
he
deta
ils o
f whi
ch is
giv
en in
Tab
le 7
.1.
viDe
tails
of
Em
issio
n,
efflu
ents
, ha
zard
ous
was
te g
ener
atio
n an
d th
eir m
anag
emen
t.3, 3.9.
2
33.
9.5
33.
9.6
&3.
9.7
4 4.6
197
208
208
224
The
exist
ing
stac
k em
issio
ns f
rom
~22
8 m
ajor
sta
cks
(inclu
ding
pro
cess
&de
dust
ing
stac
ks) i
s pr
esen
ted
in T
able
3.4
9.
JSW
SL i
s ge
nera
ting
~11
00 m
3 /hr
of
efflu
ent
whi
ch i
s co
llect
ed i
n Gu
ard
pond
s &
used
in
exist
ing
plan
t af
ter
treat
men
t. No
effl
uent
is
disc
harg
ed
outs
ide.
Qua
lity
of e
fflue
nt c
olle
cted
at G
uard
pon
ds fo
r 201
8-19
is s
how
n in
Ta
ble
3.52
.
The
exist
ing
maj
or s
olid
was
tes
gene
rate
d fro
m J
SW in
clude
BF
slag,
SM
S sla
g, s
ludg
es,
scal
es a
nd d
ust
from
pol
lutio
n co
ntro
l equ
ipm
ent.
The
maj
or
haza
rdou
s w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
inclu
de w
aste
oils
, acid
and
alk
ali r
esid
ue, o
il &
grea
se, s
ludg
es fr
om c
oke
oven
etc
.
The
antic
ipat
ed e
miss
ions
, ef
fluen
t ge
nera
tion,
sol
id w
aste
s &
haza
rdou
s w
aste
s at
18
MTP
A ca
pacit
y af
ter
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n an
d its
disp
osal
is
sum
mar
ized
sect
ion
4.6.
vii
Requ
irem
ent o
f wat
er, p
ower
, with
sou
rce
of
supp
ly,
stat
us
of
appr
oval
, w
ater
ba
lanc
e di
agra
m,
man
-pow
er
requ
irem
ent
(reg
ular
an
d co
ntra
ct).
2 2.7 2 2.9
48 53
The
tota
l est
imat
ed w
ater
requ
irem
ent a
t 18
MTP
A of
JSW
SL c
ompl
ex is
3.0
1 la
kh m
3 /d,
of w
hich
1.4
4 la
kh m
3 /d
is re
quire
dby
the
stee
l pla
nt. J
SW S
teel
re
ceiv
es t
he m
ake-
up w
ater
fro
m t
wo
sour
ces,
viz
Tung
abha
dra
Dam
and
Al
amat
ti da
m w
ith a
cum
ulat
ive
allo
catio
n of
3.3
0 la
kh m
3 /d
(ref
er A
nnex
ure
2.4)
.The
wat
er b
alan
ce d
iagr
am a
t 18
MTP
A is
give
n in
Fig
. 2.4
The
estim
ated
pow
er r
equi
rem
ents
of
vario
us p
lant
uni
ts in
cludi
ng u
tiliti
es
and
auxi
liary
fac
ilitie
s fo
r th
e Pl
ant
at 1
8.0
MTP
A is
estim
ated
to
be 1
434
MW
. Ne
t av
aila
ble
capt
ive
pow
er g
ener
atio
n ca
pacit
y of
JSW
sha
ll be
105
1 M
W.
PPA
has
been
sig
ned
with
JSW
EL f
or s
uppl
y of
bal
ance
pow
er (
refe
r
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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IA
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ort
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arks
2 2.11
53
Anne
xure
2.7
). Em
erge
ncy
pow
er r
equi
rem
ents
for
pla
nt a
s w
ell
as C
PP
auxi
liarie
s w
ill be
met
from
DG
sets
.
The
proj
ect d
urin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
dire
ctly
em
ploy
add
ition
al
1200
peo
ple
and
addi
tiona
l 120
0-15
00 p
eopl
e in
dire
ctly
.vi
iiTh
e pr
ojec
t pr
opon
ent
shal
l fu
rnish
th
e re
quisi
te
docu
men
ts
from
th
e co
mpe
tent
au
thor
ity in
sup
port
of d
raw
l of g
roun
d w
ater
an
d su
rface
wat
er a
nd s
uppl
y of
ele
ctric
ity.
2 2.7 2 2.9
48 53
Not
Appl
icabl
e. N
o gr
ound
wat
er a
bstra
ctio
n is
envi
sage
d by
JSW
for
the
pr
opos
ed p
roje
ct.
JSW
Ste
el r
ecei
ves
the
mak
e-up
wat
er f
rom
tw
o so
urce
s, v
iz Tu
ngab
hadr
a Da
m a
nd A
lam
atti
dam
with
a c
umul
ativ
e al
loca
tion
of 3
.30
lakh
m3 /
d. C
opy
of p
erm
issio
n fo
r dra
wl i
s gi
ven
in A
nnex
ure
2.4.
The
pow
er r
equi
rem
ents
at 1
8 M
TPA
will
be m
et m
ostly
from
cap
tive
pow
er
plan
ts.
Bala
nce
pow
er w
ill be
pur
chas
ed f
rom
JSW
EL.
Copy
of
PPA
with
JS
WEL
is a
ttach
ed a
s An
nexu
re 2
.7ix
Proc
ess
desc
riptio
n al
ong
with
m
ajor
eq
uipm
ent
and
mac
hine
ries,
pr
oces
s flo
w
shee
t (Q
uant
itativ
e) f
rom
raw
mat
eria
l to
pr
oduc
ts to
be
prov
ided
.
2 2.3 2 2.4 2 2.6
16 21 45
JSW
SL’s
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pl
an w
ill pr
oduc
e 18
MTP
A of
cru
de s
teel
via
BF
/COR
EX-B
OF,
DRI-
EAF,
HSM
/CRM
rou
te w
ith i
nsta
llatio
n of
som
e ne
w
facil
ities
suc
h as
Pel
let
Plan
t, BR
M,
WRM
and
Col
d Ro
lling
com
plex
. Th
e pr
oces
s flo
w a
t 18
MTP
A is
sum
mar
ised
at F
ig. 2
.1.
All f
acilit
ies
prop
osed
und
er t
he e
xpan
sion
prog
ram
me
from
16
to 1
8 M
TPA
are
sum
mar
ised
in T
able
2.2
.
The
quan
titat
ive
proc
ess
flow
alo
ng w
ith m
ater
ial
flow
is
atta
ched
as
Anne
xure
2.3
. x
Haza
rd id
entif
icatio
n an
d de
tails
of
prop
osed
sa
fety
sys
tem
s.7
7.1.
6-
7.1.
8,
316
Pote
ntia
l ha
zard
s id
entif
ied
due
to p
rodu
ctio
n an
d/or
sto
rage
of
addi
tiona
l fla
mm
able
and
/or
toxi
c ch
emica
ls/ga
ses
wer
equ
antif
ied
&as
socia
ted
risks
w
ere
com
pute
d. T
hese
wer
e fo
und
to b
e w
ithin
ALAR
P ra
nges
. Th
e fir
e,
expl
osio
n &
toxi
c ef
fect
s of
pro
pose
d pr
ojec
t w
ill be
with
in p
lant
&no
t
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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F TO
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ECON
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ited.
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right
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erve
d
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ters
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IA
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ort
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arks
7.1.
9
7.1.
14
7.1.
15
321
342
344
exte
nd in
to a
ny n
earb
y se
ttlem
ents
.
Dom
ino
effe
ct a
naly
sis id
entif
ied
that
the
re w
ere
no s
uch
prob
abilit
y w
here
pr
opos
ed in
stal
latio
ns c
ould
trig
ger s
econ
dary
acc
iden
ts.
The
reco
mm
ende
d ris
k re
duct
ion
&m
itiga
tive
mea
sure
s in
clude
des
ign-
phas
e te
chno
logi
cal
mea
sure
s,
dete
ctio
n sy
stem
s an
d po
st-in
ciden
t co
ntro
l &
miti
gatio
n m
easu
res.
The
exist
ing
DMP
of B
ella
ry w
ill be
inte
grat
ed w
ith th
e on
site
emer
genc
y pl
an
to e
nsur
e av
aila
bilit
y of
reso
urce
s in
a p
roba
ble
even
t of d
isast
er.
xiEx
pans
ion/
mod
erni
zatio
n pr
opos
als:
aCo
py o
f al
l th
e En
viro
nmen
tal
Clea
ranc
e(s)
in
cludi
ng A
men
dmen
ts t
here
to o
btai
ned
for
the
proj
ect
from
MOE
F&CC
/SEI
AA s
hall
be
atta
ched
as
an A
nnex
ure.
A c
ertif
ied
copy
of
the
late
st M
onito
ring
Repo
rt of
the
Reg
iona
l Of
fice
of th
e M
inist
ry o
f Env
ironm
ent,
Fore
sts
and
Clim
ate
Chan
ge a
s pe
r circ
ular
dat
ed 3
0th
May
, 20
12 o
n th
e st
atus
of
com
plia
nce
of
cond
ition
s st
ipul
ated
in
al
l th
e ex
istin
g en
viro
nmen
tal
clear
ance
s in
cludi
ng
Amen
dmen
ts s
hall
be p
rovi
ded.
In
addi
tion,
st
atus
of
co
mpl
ianc
e of
Co
nsen
t to
O
pera
tefo
r th
e on
goin
g /e
xist
ing
oper
atio
n of
th
e pr
ojec
t fro
m
SPCB
/PCC
sh
all
be
atta
ched
with
the
EIA-
EMP
repo
rt.
1, 1.2.
2
3, 3.9
2 191
JSW
SL is
hav
ing
exist
ing
EC fo
r ex
pans
ion
from
10
MTP
A to
16
MTP
A fro
m
MoE
FCC
vide
EC
ltr.
No.
J-11
011/
489/
2009
lA-
II(I
) da
ted
01.1
0.20
15 &
su
bseq
uent
am
endm
ents
dt
d.
09.0
6.20
16
& 29
.05.
2018
(A
nnex
ure-
1.1,
An
nexu
re-1
.2).
Som
e of
the
fac
ilitie
s w
hich
wer
e or
igin
ally
bel
ongi
ng t
o JS
WSL
wer
e de
velo
ped
as n
ew e
ntiti
es w
ith re
spec
tive
core
exp
ertis
e an
d th
e EC
was
tra
nsfe
rred
to
thes
e co
mpa
nies
vide
am
endm
ent
date
d 28
.02.
2018
(Ann
exur
e-1.
3).
The
certi
fied
EC c
ompl
ianc
e re
port
is en
close
d as
Ann
exur
e 3.
4. T
he c
ertif
ied
Com
plia
nce
repo
rt of
CTO
is a
lso a
ttach
ed a
s An
nexu
re 3
.5.
bIn
cas
e th
e ex
istin
g pr
ojec
t has
not
obt
aine
d en
viro
nmen
tal
clear
ance
, re
ason
s fo
r no
t No
t App
licab
le
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
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IA
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arks
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ng E
C un
der
the
prov
ision
s of
the
EIA
No
tifica
tion
1994
an
d/or
EI
A No
tifica
tion
2006
sha
ll be
pro
vide
d. C
opie
s of
Con
sent
to
Esta
blish
/No
Obje
ctio
n Ce
rtific
ate
and
Cons
ent
to
Oper
ate
(in
case
of
un
its
oper
atin
g pr
ior
to E
IA N
otifi
catio
n 20
06, C
TE
and
CTO
of F
Y 20
05-2
006)
obt
aine
d fro
m th
e SP
CB s
hall
be s
ubm
itted
. Fur
ther
, com
plia
nce
repo
rt to
the
cond
ition
s of
con
sent
s fro
m th
e SP
CB s
hall
be s
ubm
itted
.4
Site
Det
ails
iLo
catio
n of
the
pro
ject
site
cov
erin
g vi
llage
, Ta
luka
/
Tehs
il,
Dist
rict
and
Stat
e,
Just
ifica
tion
for
sele
ctin
g th
e sit
e, w
heth
er
othe
r site
s w
ere
cons
ider
ed.
11.
3.3
5 5.1
4 298
JSW
Ste
el,
Vija
yana
gar
is lo
cate
d at
Tor
anag
allu
, Sa
ndur
Tal
uk,
Bella
ry
dist
rict i
n th
e st
ate
of K
arna
taka
.
The
prop
osed
pro
ject
is a
bro
wnf
ield
pro
ject
and
will
be c
arrie
d ou
t w
ithin
th
e ex
istin
g pl
ant
prem
ises.
No
addi
tiona
l la
nd i
s re
quire
d as
all
land
of
exist
ing
stee
l pl
ant
is al
read
y un
der
poss
essio
n of
JS
WL.
He
nce,
no
al
tern
ativ
e sit
es a
re c
onsid
ered
.ii
A to
po-s
heet
of
the
stud
y ar
ea o
f ra
dius
of
10
km
and
site
loca
tion
on
1:50
,000
/1:2
5,00
0 sc
ale
on a
n A3
/A2
shee
t. (in
cludi
ng
all
eco-
sens
itive
ar
eas
and
envi
ronm
enta
lly s
ensit
ive
plac
es)
11.
3.3
33.
1.2
4 79
The
loca
tion
of th
e ex
istin
g pl
ant o
verla
id o
n Su
rvey
of I
ndia
Top
oshe
ets
is sh
own
in F
ig. 1
.2. T
he to
posh
eets
cov
ered
are
D43
E11,
D43
E12,
D43
E15
& D4
3E16
.
The
loca
tion
of t
he p
roje
ct s
ite &
10
km b
uffe
r zo
ne i
s m
arke
d in
Drg
. M
EC/1
1/S2
/Q7J
N/01
. iii
Co-o
rdin
ates
(la
t-lon
g) o
f al
l fou
r co
rner
s of
th
esit
e.1
1.3.
34
The
GPS
loca
tions
of c
orne
rs o
f the
pro
pose
d sit
e(s)
are
give
n in
Tab
le 1
.2.
The
proj
ect
site
is bo
unde
d be
twee
n 15
°9'2
1.31
" N
to 1
5°12
'7.6
8" N
la
titud
es &
76°
37'4
.75"
E to
76°
44'1
.93"
E lo
ngitu
des.
ivGo
ogle
map
-Ear
th d
ownl
oade
d of
the
proj
ect
site.
11.
3.3
4Th
e pr
ojec
t site
mar
ked
on G
oogl
e Ea
rth is
sho
wn
in F
ig. 1
.4.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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RAG
E O
F TO
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ited.
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erve
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ters
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
vLa
yout
map
s in
dica
ting
exist
ing
unit
as w
ell
as
prop
osed
un
it in
dica
ting
stor
age
area
, pl
ant
area
, gr
eenb
elt
area
, ut
ilitie
s et
c. I
f lo
cate
d w
ithin
an
In
dust
rial
area
/Est
ate/
Com
plex
, la
yout
of
In
dust
rial
Area
ind
icatin
g lo
catio
n of
uni
t w
ithin
the
In
dust
rial a
rea/
Esta
te.
2 2.4
21Th
e to
tal p
lant
layo
ut a
t 18
MTP
A st
age
is sh
own
in A
nnex
ure
2.1
and
the
gree
nbel
t is
show
n in
ann
exur
e 2.
3.
viPh
otog
raph
s of
the
pro
pose
d an
d ex
istin
g (if
ap
plica
ble)
pl
ant
site.
If
exist
ing,
sh
ow
phot
ogra
phs
of
plan
tatio
n/gr
eenb
elt,
in
parti
cula
r.
11.
3.3
11Th
e pr
opos
ed p
roje
ct a
rea
is m
ostly
vac
ant
with
sca
ttere
d pa
tche
s of
ve
geta
tion,
whi
ch w
as u
sed
for
dum
ping
of
soil
& de
bris
gene
rate
d du
ring
leve
lling
the
area
du
ring
initi
al
cons
truct
ion
of
the
stee
l pl
ant.
Site
ph
otog
raph
s of
the
sam
e ar
e sh
own
in F
ig. 1
.5vi
iLa
nd-u
se b
reak
-up
of to
tal l
and
of th
e pr
ojec
t sit
e (id
entif
ied
and
acqu
ired)
, go
vern
men
t/priv
ate
–ag
ricul
tura
l, fo
rest
, w
aste
land
, w
ater
bo
dies
, se
ttlem
ents
, et
c sh
all b
e in
clude
d (n
ot r
equi
red
for
indu
stria
l ar
ea).
2 2.5
44Th
e la
nd a
rea
is an
ind
ustri
al l
and
and
is cu
rren
tly i
n ow
ners
hip
of J
SW
Stee
l. Th
e to
tal l
and
area
is a
bout
313
4 ha
(77
42 a
cres
) an
d th
e pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n is
loca
ted
over
an
area
of
abou
t 18
2.1h
a (4
50 a
cres
) w
ithin
the
ov
eral
l pla
nt a
rea,
util
izing
the
exi
stin
g in
frast
ruct
ure
and
utilit
ies.
Det
ails
of
brea
kup
of la
nd u
se in
the
proj
ect a
rea
is gi
ven
in T
able
2.1
3.
viii
A lis
t of m
ajor
indu
strie
s w
ith n
ame
and
type
w
ithin
stu
dy a
rea
(10k
m r
adiu
s) s
hall
be
inco
rpor
ated
. La
nd u
se d
etai
ls of
the
stu
dy
area
.
11.
3.6
13Th
e in
dust
ries
near
JSW
SL a
re m
ostly
seco
ndar
y m
etal
lurg
ical i
ndus
tries
and
po
wer
pla
nt w
ith ir
onor
e m
ines
at
~10
km
from
the
plan
t. M
ajor
indu
strie
s lo
cate
d w
ithin
10
km d
istan
ce a
re m
entio
ned
in T
able
1.4
ixGe
olog
ical
feat
ures
an
d Ge
o-hy
drol
ogica
l st
atus
of t
he s
tudy
are
a sh
all b
e in
clude
d.3
3.5.
2
3.5.
3
87 95
The
geol
ogica
l fe
atur
es o
f th
e ar
ea a
s as
sess
ed f
rom
sec
onda
ry d
ata
indi
cate
s co
mpl
ex b
ut w
ell d
evel
oped
seq
uenc
es o
f the
rock
from
Arc
hean
to
rece
nt a
ge.
The
soil
prof
iles
of t
he a
rea
indi
cate
fra
ctur
ed r
ock
star
ts
imm
edia
tely
and
ext
ends
to
the
dept
h of
10m
and
eve
n in
the
fre
sh r
ock
stra
ta. F
rom
the
geot
echn
ical m
ap o
f the
are
a, th
e ex
istin
g pl
ant i
s lo
cate
d in
se
ismic
zone
II a
nd w
ithou
t any
line
amen
t.
To u
nder
stan
d hy
dro-
geol
ogy
of t
he a
rea,
ass
ocia
ted
hydr
olog
y is
stud
ied
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
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eser
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ters
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
whi
ch h
as d
irect
bea
ring
on g
roun
dwat
er.
The
stud
y in
dica
tes
that
ent
ire
stud
y ar
ea f
orm
s pa
rt of
Tun
gabh
adra
bas
in, d
owns
tream
cat
chm
ents
. It
is m
ainl
y dr
aine
d by
Kan
igan
ahal
la n
ala
&Na
rihal
la n
ala
whi
ch f
inal
ly b
ecom
e tri
buta
ries
to D
aroj
i ker
e, c
hara
cter
ized
by p
aral
lel t
ype
of d
rain
age
patte
rn.
Daro
ji ke
re a
nd N
arih
alla
are
two
maj
or re
serv
oirs
in th
e st
udy
area
. Exi
stin
g gr
ound
wat
er t
able
is e
ncou
nter
ed a
t 2.
7 m
-24
.5 m
bgl
in p
hera
tic a
quife
r co
nditi
on.
Annu
al g
roun
d w
ater
dev
elop
men
t in
the
are
a fa
lls u
nder
saf
e zo
ne c
ateg
ory.
xDe
tails
of
Drai
nage
of t
he p
roje
ct u
p to
5km
ra
dius
of s
tudy
are
a.If
the
site
is w
ithin
1 k
m
radi
us o
f an
y m
ajor
riv
er,
peak
and
lea
n se
ason
riv
er
disc
harg
e as
w
ell
as
flood
oc
curr
ence
fre
quen
cy b
ased
on
peak
rai
nfal
l da
ta o
f th
e pa
st 3
0 ye
ars.
Det
ails
of F
lood
Le
vel o
f the
pro
ject
site
and
max
imum
Flo
od
Leve
l of
the
riv
er s
hall
also
be
prov
ided
. (m
ega
gree
n fie
ld p
roje
cts)
33.
5.3
95Th
e st
udy
area
dra
ins
in to
mai
n ba
sin o
f Tun
gabh
adra
rive
r. Th
e pl
ant a
rea
is dr
aine
d in
to
Daro
ji la
ke.
Banu
chan
dra
Vank
a, N
ari
halla
and
Kan
igan
a Ha
lla/
Hire
Hal
la a
re 3
maj
or s
tream
s in
the
area
, whi
le B
anuc
hand
ra V
anka
ra
ins
away
on
othe
r sid
e of
the
area
.The
dra
inag
e pa
ttern
of t
he s
tudy
are
a is
mos
tly d
endr
itic
& in
term
itten
tly c
hara
cter
ized
by p
aral
lel
patte
rn o
f dr
aina
ge.
xiSt
atus
of
acqu
isitio
n of
land
. If
acqu
isitio
n is
not
com
plet
e,
stag
e of
th
e ac
quisi
tion
proc
ess
and
expe
cted
tim
e of
co
mpl
ete
poss
essio
n of
the
land
.
2 2.2
16No
t app
licab
lePr
opos
ed p
roje
ct is
a b
row
n fie
ld e
xpan
sion
proj
ect
invo
lvin
g ex
pans
ion
of
crud
e st
eel c
apac
ity o
f int
egra
ted
stee
l pla
nt o
f JSW
SL a
tVija
yana
gar,
with
in
the
exist
ing
land
are
a av
aila
ble
with
JSW
Ste
el.N
o ad
ditio
nal l
and
is re
quire
d to
be
acqu
ired
for t
he p
ropo
sed
proj
ect.
vii
R&R
deta
ils i
n re
spec
t of
lan
d in
lin
e w
ith
stat
e Go
vern
men
t pol
icy5
Fore
st a
nd R
elat
ed Is
sues
(if a
pplic
able
)i
Perm
issio
n an
d ap
prov
al fo
r the
use
of f
ores
t la
nd
(fore
stry
cle
aran
ce),
if an
y,
and
reco
mm
enda
tions
of
th
e St
ate
Fore
st
Depa
rtmen
t. (if
app
licab
le).
--
Not a
pplic
able
No fo
rest
land
is in
volv
ed in
the
pro
ject
site
. The
pro
pose
d pr
ojec
t is
with
in
exist
ing
plan
t pre
mise
s of
JSW
whi
ch is
und
er in
dust
rial u
se.
iiLa
nd
use
map
ba
sed
on
High
re
solu
tion
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ters
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
sate
llite
imag
ery
(GPS
) of
the
pro
pose
d sit
e de
linea
ting
the
fore
stla
nd (
in c
ase
of p
roje
cts
invo
lvin
g fo
rest
land
mor
e th
an 4
0 ha
).iii
Stat
us o
f Ap
plica
tion
subm
itted
for
obt
aini
ng
the
stag
e I
fore
stry
cle
aran
ce a
long
with
la
test
sta
tus
shal
l be
subm
itted
.iv
The
proj
ects
to
be l
ocat
ed w
ithin
10
km o
f th
e Na
tiona
l Pa
rks,
San
ctua
ries,
Bio
sphe
re
Rese
rves
, M
igra
tory
Co
rrid
ors
of
Wild
An
imal
s, t
he p
roje
ct p
ropo
nent
sha
ll su
bmit
the
map
dul
y au
then
ticat
ed b
y Ch
ief
Wild
life
War
den
show
ing
thes
e fe
atur
es v
is-à-
vis
the
proj
ect l
ocat
ion
and
the
reco
mm
enda
tions
or
com
men
ts
of
the
Chie
f W
ildlif
e W
arde
n-th
ereo
n.
11.
3.3
4Da
roji
Bear
Sa
nctu
ary
is lo
cate
d w
ithin
10
Km
of
pr
ojec
t bo
unda
ry.
Gove
rnm
ent
of K
arna
taka
vid
e no
tifica
tion
No.F
EE-1
19.F
W/2
008-
09,
date
d03
-10-
2009
, de
clare
d an
ex
tent
of
26
85.5
0 he
ctar
es
of
“Buk
kasa
gara
Re
serv
e Fo
rest
” as
the
part
of D
aroj
i Slo
th B
ear S
anct
uary
, und
er s
ub c
laus
e (b
) of
Se
ctio
n 26
-A
of
Wild
life
(Pro
tect
ion)
Ac
t, 19
72.
The
prop
osed
ex
pans
ion
site
is lo
cate
d at
a d
istan
ce o
f 6.
7Km
fro
m t
he b
ound
ary
of t
he
eco-
sens
itive
zon
e.M
ap a
ttach
ed a
s Fi
gure
1.3
vW
ildlif
e Co
nser
vatio
n Pl
an d
uly
auth
entic
ated
by
the
Chi
ef W
ildlif
e W
arde
n of
the
Sta
te
Gove
rnm
ent
for
cons
erva
tion
of S
ched
ule
I fa
una,
if a
ny e
xist
s in
the
stud
y ar
ea.
33.
7.2
172
Leop
ard,
Slot
h Be
ar, I
ndia
n Pa
ngol
in, P
ytho
n, C
omm
on I
ndia
n M
onito
r, Pe
a fo
wl S
tepp
e ea
gle,
sho
rt to
ed s
nake
eag
le a
re t
he S
ched
ule
I sp
ecie
s an
d fo
und
with
in t
he c
ore
zone
of
Daro
ji W
LS.
Wild
life
man
agem
ent
plan
for
th
ese
spec
ies
is co
vere
d un
der
WL
Mgm
t.pl
ant
for
Daro
ji.No
Sche
dule
-Isp
ecie
s w
ere
foun
d w
ithin
the
proj
ect a
rea.
viCo
py o
f ap
plica
tion
subm
itted
for
cle
aran
ce
unde
r th
e W
ildlif
e (P
rote
ctio
n) A
ct,1
972,
to
the
Stan
ding
Co
mm
ittee
of
th
e Na
tiona
l Bo
ard
for W
ildlif
e
33.
7.2
178
NotA
pplic
able
In 2
011,
Kar
nata
ka F
ores
t Dep
artm
ent h
ad p
repa
red
the
Man
agem
ent P
lan
for D
aroj
i Slo
th B
ear S
anct
uary
with
ass
istan
ce fr
om J
SWSL
and
oth
er
indu
strie
s in
the
area
whi
ch in
clude
s m
easu
res
for c
onse
rvat
ion
and
prot
ectio
n of
Fau
nal s
pecie
s fo
und
in th
e sa
nctu
ary
alon
g w
ith fi
nanc
ial
outla
y fo
r im
plem
enta
tion
of th
e sa
me.
Cop
y of
the
Wild
life
Man
agem
ent
Plan
is e
ncos
ed a
s An
nexu
re 3
.2.
As p
er s
pecif
ic co
nditi
on n
o (ii
i) of
the
exi
stin
g EC
for
exp
ansio
n fro
m 1
0 M
TPA
to 1
6 M
TPA,
JSW
has
to p
artic
ipat
e in
the
Wild
lfe C
onse
rvat
ion
Plan
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
RPa
gexv
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202
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ited.
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right
s res
erve
d
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ters
/Se
ctio
n
Page
no
in E
IA
Rep
ort
Rem
arks
for
Slot
h Be
ars
and
othe
r Sc
hedu
le-I
Fau
na fo
und
in th
e st
udy
area
and
in
the
Daro
ji Be
ar S
anct
uary
.6
Envi
ronm
enta
l Sta
tus
iDe
term
inat
ion
of a
tmos
pher
ic in
vers
ion
leve
l at
the
pro
ject
site
and
site
-spe
cific
micr
o-m
eteo
rolo
gica
l da
ta
usin
g te
mpe
ratu
re,
rela
tive
hum
idity
, ho
urly
w
ind
spee
d an
d di
rect
ion
and
rain
fall.
33.
6.2
111
Soda
r st
udie
s of
inve
rsio
n /
mix
ing
heig
ht w
ere
unde
rtake
n at
the
pro
ject
sit
e du
ring
EIA/
EMP
stud
ies
for
10 M
TPA
to 1
6 M
TPA
expa
nsio
n. T
he
cont
inuo
us S
odar
dat
a re
cord
ed d
urin
g W
inte
r se
ason
of
2012
has
bee
n ut
ilized
to e
valu
ate
hour
ly a
vera
ged
mix
ing
/ inv
ersio
n he
ight
iiAA
Q da
ta (
exce
pt m
onso
on)
at 8
loc
atio
ns
for
PM10
, PM
2.5,
SO2,
NOX,
CO a
nd o
ther
pa
ram
eter
s re
leva
nt t
o th
e pr
ojec
t sh
all
be
colle
cted
. Th
e m
onito
ring
stat
ions
sha
ll be
ba
sed
CPCB
gui
delin
es a
nd ta
ke in
to a
ccou
nt
the
pre-
dom
inan
t w
ind
dire
ctio
n, p
opul
atio
n zo
ne
and
sens
itive
re
cept
ors
inclu
ding
re
serv
ed fo
rest
s.
33.
6.3
112
AAQ
was
mon
itore
d at
10
loca
tions
dur
ing
Win
ter
seas
on o
f 201
8-19
base
d on
pre
dom
inan
t se
ason
al w
ind
dire
ctio
ns in
the
are
a. T
he A
AQ m
onito
ring
was
don
e fo
r PM
10, P
M2.
5, SO
2, NO
2, NH
3(2
4-hr
ly),
CO, O
3(1
-hrly
), Be
nzen
e (4
-hrly
) al
ong
with
sel
ecte
d sa
mpl
ing
for
Pb,
Ni a
nd A
s an
d Ba
P. C
hem
ical
char
acte
rizat
ion
of P
M10
was
also
car
ried
out f
or C
d, C
u, C
r, Zn
, Fe
& M
n.
iiiRa
w d
ata
of a
ll AA
Q m
easu
rem
ent
for
12
wee
ks o
f al
l sta
tions
as
per
frequ
ency
giv
en
in th
e NA
AQM
Not
ifica
tion
of N
ov. 2
009
alon
g w
ith–
min
., m
ax.,
aver
age
and
98%
val
ues
for
each
of t
he A
AQ p
aram
eter
s fro
m d
ata
of
all
AAQ
stat
ions
sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
as a
n an
nexu
re to
the
EIA
Repo
rt.
33.
6.3
112
Raw
dat
a fo
r AA
Q m
easu
rem
ents
for
12
wee
ks o
f al
l st
atio
ns c
arrie
d ou
t du
ring
the
win
ter s
easo
n of
201
8-19
is a
ttach
ed a
s An
nexu
re 3
.1.
ivSu
rface
wat
er q
ualit
y of
nea
rby
Rive
r (6
0m
upst
ream
an
d do
wns
tream
) an
d ot
her
surfa
ce
drai
ns
at
eigh
t lo
catio
ns
as
per
CPCB
/MoE
F&CC
gui
delin
es.
33.
6.5
(c)
129
Surfa
cew
ater
col
lect
ed fr
om 5
loca
tions
as
per C
PCB/
MoE
FCC
guid
elin
es a
nd
avai
labl
e su
rface
wat
er b
odie
s in
the
stu
dy a
rea.
Sur
face
wat
er q
ualit
y ha
s be
en c
ompa
red
with
app
licab
le C
PCB
norm
s.
vW
heth
er th
e sit
e fa
lls n
ear t
o po
llute
d st
retc
h of
rive
r ide
ntifi
edby
the
CPCB
/ M
oEF&
CC.
--
Not a
pplic
able
No p
ollu
ted
stre
tch
of a
ny ri
ver
iden
tifie
d by
CPC
B/M
oEFC
C is
pres
ent w
ithin
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
RPa
gexv
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erve
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ters
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
the
stud
y ar
ea.
viGr
ound
wat
er m
onito
ring
at m
inim
um a
t 8
loca
tions
sha
ll be
inclu
ded.
33.
6.5
(d)
130
Grou
ndw
ater
col
lect
ed f
rom
15
loca
tions
and
ava
ilabl
e w
ells
in t
he s
tudy
ar
ea. G
roun
dwat
er q
ualit
y ha
s be
en c
ompa
red
with
drin
king
wat
er n
orm
s of
IS
:105
00 (2
012)
and
am
endm
ents
ther
eto.
vii
Noise
leve
ls m
onito
ring
at 8
loca
tions
with
in
the
stud
y ar
ea.
33.
6.4
125
Ambi
ent n
oise
leve
ls w
ere
mea
sure
d at
10
loca
tions
.
viii
Soil
Char
acte
ristic
as
per C
PCB
guid
elin
es.
33.
6.6
137
Soil
sam
ples
wer
e co
llect
ed f
rom
8 l
ocat
ions
with
in t
he s
tudy
are
a fo
r ca
rryi
ng o
ut p
hysic
o-ch
emica
l ana
lysis
.ix
Traf
fic s
tudy
of
the
area
, ty
pe o
f ve
hicle
s,
frequ
ency
of
vehi
cles
for
trans
porta
tion
of
mat
eria
ls, a
dditi
onal
tra
ffic
due
to p
ropo
sed
proj
ect,
park
ing
arra
ngem
ent e
tc.
33.
6.7
140
Anal
ysis
of t
raffi
c pa
ttern
was
car
ried
out
at 0
4 lo
catio
ns o
n ex
istin
g ro
ads
unde
r pa
ssen
ger
as w
ell
as m
ater
ial
trans
port
with
in t
he s
tudy
are
a. T
he
anal
ysis
of i
mpa
ct o
f ad
ditio
nal
traffi
c du
e to
pro
pose
d pr
ojec
t on
the
ca
rryi
ng c
apac
ity o
f exi
stin
g ro
ad in
frast
ruct
ure
was
also
car
ried
out.
xDe
taile
d de
scrip
tion
of
flora
an
d fa
una
(terr
estri
al a
nd a
quat
ic) e
xist
ing
in t
he s
tudy
ar
ea s
hall
be g
iven
with
spe
cial r
efer
ence
to
rare
, en
dem
ic an
d en
dang
ered
spe
cies.
If
Sche
dule
-I f
auna
are
fou
nd w
ithin
the
stu
dy
area
, a
Wild
life
Cons
erva
tion
Plan
sha
ll be
pr
epar
ed a
nd fu
rnish
ed.
3 3.7
144
The
stud
y ar
ea h
as h
illy te
rrai
n as
wel
l as
plai
n ar
eas.
Pla
in a
reas
hav
e tra
cts
of
agric
ultu
ral
land
, sc
rub -
land
s &
settl
emen
ts.
Hilly
ar
eas
are
mos
tly
fore
sted
(op
en fo
rest
s &
scru
b fo
rest
s)&
stre
tche
s of
bar
ren
rock
y ar
eas
&cli
ffsar
e pr
esen
t.No
Bio
sphe
re R
eser
ve,
Natio
nal
Park
, Ti
ger
Rese
rve,
El
epha
nt R
eser
ve,
or b
irdsa
nctu
ary
is pr
esen
t w
ithin
stu
dy a
rea.
How
ever
, Da
roji
Slot
h Be
ar S
anct
uary
is lo
cate
d ~
12 k
m N
W o
f JSW
SL.
Gove
rnm
ent
of K
arna
taka
vid
e no
tifica
tion
No.F
EE-1
19.F
W/2
008-
09,
date
d 03
-10-
2009
, de
clare
d an
ex
tent
of
26
85.5
0 he
ctar
es
of
“Buk
kasa
gara
Re
serv
e Fo
rest
” as
the
part
of D
aroj
i Slo
th B
ear S
anct
uary
, und
er s
ub c
laus
e (b
) of
Sec
tion
26-A
of
Wild
life
(Pro
tect
ion)
Act
, 19
72.
Karn
atak
a Fo
rest
De
partm
ent h
as a
lread
y pr
epar
ed th
e M
anag
emen
t Pla
n fo
r Dar
oji S
loth
Bea
r Sa
nctu
ary
with
ass
istan
ce fr
om J
SWSL
and
oth
er in
dust
ries
in th
e ar
ea.
xiSo
cio-e
cono
mic
stat
us o
f the
stu
dy a
rea.
3 3.8
181
Socio
-eco
nom
ic st
udy
was
car
ried
out
base
d on
prim
ary
field
sur
vey
via
a st
ruct
ured
que
stio
nnai
re s
uppl
emen
ted
with
sec
onda
ry d
ata
from
pub
lishe
d go
vern
men
t lit
erat
ure
for
the
area
. De
taile
d So
cial
impa
ct s
tudy
was
also
ca
rrie
d ou
t to
iden
tify
the
need
s of
the
peop
le in
the
stud
y ar
ea.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
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erve
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
7Im
pact
As
sess
men
t an
d En
viro
nmen
t M
anag
emen
t Pla
ni
Asse
ssm
ent
of g
roun
d le
vel c
once
ntra
tion
of
pollu
tant
s fro
m t
he s
tack
em
issio
n ba
sed
on
site-
spec
ific
met
eoro
logi
cal f
eatu
res.
In
case
th
e pr
ojec
t is
loca
ted
on a
hilly
ter
rain
, th
e AQ
IP M
odel
ling
shal
l be
done
usin
g in
puts
of
the
spec
ific
terr
ain
char
acte
ristic
s fo
r de
term
inin
g th
e po
tent
ial
impa
cts
of
the
proj
ect
on t
he A
AQ. C
umul
ativ
e im
pact
of a
ll so
urce
s of
em
issio
ns
(inclu
ding
tra
nspo
rtatio
n) o
n th
e AA
Q of
the
are
a sh
all
be w
ell a
sses
sed.
Det
ails
of t
he m
odel
use
d an
d th
e in
put
data
use
d fo
r m
odel
ling
shal
l al
so b
e pr
ovid
ed.
The
air
qual
ity c
onto
urs
shal
l be
plo
tted
on a
loc
atio
n m
ap s
how
ing
the
loca
tion
of p
roje
ct s
ite, h
abita
tion
near
by,
sens
itive
rece
ptor
s, if
any
.
44.
6.1
224
GLCs
for
PM
10,
PM2.
5, S
O2,
& NO
x on
acc
ount
of
emiss
ions
fro
m p
oint
as
wel
l as
non-
poin
t sou
rces
hav
e be
en e
stim
ated
. USE
PA’s
AERM
OD m
odel
has
be
en u
sed
to e
stim
ate
atm
osph
eric
disp
ersio
n an
d co
ncen
tratio
ns i
n th
e st
udy
area
due
to
futu
re e
miss
ion
sour
ces.
Cum
ulat
ive
impa
cts
wer
e al
so
asse
ssed
for a
ll so
urce
s in
cludi
ng m
ater
ial t
rans
porta
tion.
Mod
el in
put d
etai
ls ha
ve a
lso b
een
furn
ished
in th
e re
port.
iiW
ater
Qua
lity
mod
ellin
g –
in c
ase,
if
the
efflu
ent i
s pr
opos
ed to
be
disc
harg
ed in
to th
e lo
cal
drai
n,
then
W
ater
Qu
ality
M
odel
ling
stud
y sh
ould
be
co
nduc
ted
for
the
drai
n w
ater
tak
ing
into
con
sider
atio
n th
e up
stre
am
and
dow
nstre
am
qual
ity
of
wat
er
of
the
drai
n.
44.
6.2
250
Not a
pplic
able
.JS
WSL
pla
nt is
a Z
ero
Liqu
id d
ischa
rge
plan
t an
d no
effl
uent
is p
ropo
sed
to
be d
ischa
rged
from
the
plan
t in
any
near
by s
urfa
ce w
ater
bod
y.
iiiIm
pact
of
the
trans
port
of t
he r
aw m
ater
ials
and
end
prod
ucts
on
th
e su
rrou
ndin
g en
viro
nmen
t sh
all b
e as
sess
ed a
nd p
rovi
ded.
In
thi
s re
gard
, op
tions
for
tra
nspo
rt of
raw
44.
6.1
(c)
232
JSW
rec
eive
s al
mos
t al
l of
its
maj
or r
aw m
ater
ials
by r
ail
and
empt
ied
wag
ons
are
used
for
pro
duct
disp
atch
es.
The
sam
e w
ill be
con
tinue
d af
ter
prop
osed
pro
ject
. Th
us,
no a
ppre
ciabl
e ch
ange
in r
oad
traffi
c is
antic
ipat
ed
afte
r the
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t. ~
32%
of t
he p
rodu
ct is
disp
atch
ed th
roug
h ro
ad
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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RAG
E O
F TO
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ON L
imite
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ll rig
hts r
eser
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ters
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ort
Rem
arks
mat
eria
ls an
d fin
ished
pro
duct
s an
d w
aste
s (la
rge
quan
titie
s) b
y ra
il or
rai
l-cum
roa
d tra
nspo
rt or
con
veyo
r -cu
m-r
ail t
rans
port
shal
l be
exa
min
ed.
at
pres
ent.
The
sam
e sh
all
also
co
ntin
ue
in
futu
re.
Impa
cts
on
air
envi
ronm
ent
due
to f
utur
e ro
ad t
rans
porta
tion
have
bee
n es
timat
ed a
nd
cum
ulat
ed o
n th
e ex
istin
g ba
selin
eai
r qu
ality
for
ove
rall
impa
ct d
ue t
o th
e pr
opos
ed p
roje
ct.
The
poss
ibilit
y of
tra
nspo
rtatio
n of
iron
ore
fine
s fro
m K
umar
asw
amy,
Sus
hil
Naga
r &
othe
r m
ine
bloc
ks t
o JS
WSL
via
an 8
3 km
long
pip
e-co
nvey
or h
as
also
bee
n ex
plor
ed.
This
will
carr
y ~
5500
0 TP
Dof
iro
n or
e fin
es a
nd
acco
rdin
gly
lead
to
impr
ovem
ent
in a
mbi
ent
air
qual
ity d
ue t
o co
ntro
lling
of
Fugi
tive
emiss
ion
due
to s
pilla
ge.
ivA
note
on
treat
men
t of
was
tew
ater
fro
m
diffe
rent
pl
ant
oper
atio
ns,
exte
nt
recy
cled
and
reus
ed f
or d
iffer
ent
purp
oses
shal
l be
in
clude
d.
Com
plet
e sc
hem
e of
ef
fluen
t tre
atm
ent.
Char
acte
ristic
s of
unt
reat
ed a
nd
treat
ed
efflu
ent
to
mee
t th
e pr
escr
ibed
st
anda
rds
of d
ischa
rge
unde
r E(P
) Rul
es.
22.
12.2
44.
6.2
61 250
JSW
SL h
as t
aken
ext
ensiv
e in
itiat
ives
for
wat
ertre
atm
ent
& co
nser
vatio
n.
Maj
or
exist
ing
Wat
er
pollu
tion
Cont
rol
syst
ems
are
Wat
er
recir
cula
tion
syst
ems
(18
Nos.
), ET
Ps (
9 No
s.)
and
RO p
lant
s (6
Nos
.). T
he b
low
dow
n (tr
eate
d w
ater
) fro
m th
e ab
ove
syst
ems
(wat
er r
ecirc
ulat
ion,
ETP
& R
O) a
re
colle
cted
inth
ree
guar
d po
nds,
from
whe
re ~
40,0
00 to
450
00 m
3 /d
of w
ater
is
recy
cled
in n
on-c
ritica
l app
licat
ions
.
Sint
er p
lant
s us
e dr
y ES
Ps &
don’
t ge
nera
te a
ny e
fflue
nt.
DCW
of
BF i
stre
ated
in s
ettli
ng ta
nk /
clarif
iers
&ov
erflo
ws
are
recy
cled
to g
as s
crub
bers
.W
/w fr
om B
OF G
CP w
ill be
pum
ped
to a
slu
dge
pond
& b
leed
off
wat
er fr
om
cool
ing
circu
itw
ill be
use
d fo
r sla
g co
olin
g. W
/w f
rom
rol
ling
mills
will
be
treat
ed in
sca
le p
its fo
r SS
and
oil
rem
oval
& tr
eate
d ef
fluen
t will
be s
ent t
o gu
ard
pond
. In
dust
rial
was
te w
ater
will
be t
reat
ed i
n BO
D pl
ant
of C
oke
oven
s an
d tw
o RO
pla
nts.
Per
mea
tes
from
RO
Plan
ts w
ill be
reus
ed a
s m
ake
up w
ater
rep
lace
men
t w
hile
the
RO
reje
cts
will
be r
euse
d in
sla
g qu
ench
ing
and
dust
sup
pres
sion
in R
MHS
.
Dom
estic
was
te w
ater
will
betre
ated
in S
TP. T
he t
reat
ed S
TP w
ater
will
be
reus
ed f
or g
reen
bel
t de
velo
pmen
t. No
was
te w
ater
sha
ll be
disc
harg
ed
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
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ited.
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d
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ters
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IA
Rep
ort
Rem
arks
outs
ide
the
plan
t.
Over
all
sche
me
of
was
tew
ater
ge
nera
tion
and
treat
men
t is
show
n in
An
nexu
re-4
.1
vDe
tails
of
stac
k em
issio
n an
d ac
tion
plan
for
co
ntro
l of e
miss
ions
to m
eet s
tand
ards
.3, 3.9.
2
22.
12.1
44.
6.1(
f)
66.
2.4
& 6.
2.5
197
54 244
302
Stac
k em
issio
ns m
onito
ring
is be
ing
cond
ucte
d at
reg
ular
inte
rval
s by
JSW
.Th
e em
issio
ns fr
om e
xist
ing
228
stac
ks is
sho
wn
in T
able
3.4
9.
The
emiss
ion
cont
rol m
easu
res
for
stac
ks in
clude
Hig
h ef
ficie
ncy
ESPs
alo
ng
with
bag
filte
rs, b
ag fi
lters
with
des
ign
emiss
ion
limit
<30
mg/
Nm3,
FGD
for
SO2
as w
ell a
s m
ercu
ry c
ontro
l in
pow
er p
lant
etc
. The
fugi
tive
dust
con
trol
is ca
rrie
d ou
t vi
a w
ater
spr
inkl
ers,
dry
fog
sys
tem
at
trans
fer
poin
ts,
win
d cu
rtain
s, m
echa
nize
d ro
ad s
wee
ping
, Dus
t ext
ract
ion
syst
ems,
gree
nbel
t etc
. Th
e sa
me
will
be im
plem
ente
d fo
r pro
pose
d un
its a
lso.
Deta
ils o
f ai
r po
llutio
n co
ntro
l m
easu
res
for
prop
osed
uni
ts a
long
with
an
anal
ysis
of p
erfo
rman
ce o
f the
equ
ipm
ent a
s w
ell a
s ac
tion
plan
in a
n ev
ent
of fa
ilure
of t
hese
con
trol e
quip
men
t is
also
ela
bora
ted.
The
mon
itorin
g pl
an fo
r st
ack
emiss
ions
is a
lso d
etai
led
on r
egul
ar in
terv
als.
Fu
gitiv
e em
issio
ns i
n w
ork
zone
is
also
mon
itore
d ac
ross
var
ious
loc
atio
n w
ithin
the
plan
t. vi
Mea
sure
s fo
r fug
itive
em
issio
n co
ntro
l2,
2.12
.1(b
), (g
)
2.12
.1(k
)
54 59
Wor
k zo
ne f
ugiti
ve e
miss
ion
cont
rol i
n in
divi
dual
pla
nt u
nits
suc
h as
Cok
e ov
en,
BF,
SMS,
RM
HS e
tc.
will
bedo
ne b
y em
ploy
ing
proc
ess
cont
rol
tech
nolo
gies
.
Fugi
tive
emiss
ion
on
road
s by
JS
WSL
is
bein
g do
ne
by
vario
us
Dust
su
ppre
ssio
n sy
stem
s &
dust
ext
ract
ion
syst
ems.
vi
iDe
tails
of
haza
rdou
s w
aste
gen
erat
ion
and
thei
r st
orag
e, u
tiliza
tion
and
disp
osal
. Cop
ies
3, 3.9.
721
0Ha
zard
ous
Was
tes
gene
rate
d fro
m e
xist
ing
JSW
SL p
lant
, it’
s re
-cyc
ling
and
disp
osal
pra
ctice
s ar
e gi
ven
in T
able
3.5
4.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
RPa
gexx
ii©
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ited.
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right
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erve
d
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ters
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ctio
n
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
of M
OU r
egar
ding
util
izatio
n of
sol
id a
nd
haza
rdou
s w
aste
sha
ll al
so b
e in
clude
d. E
MP
shal
l in
clude
th
e co
ncep
t of
w
aste
-m
inim
izatio
n,
recy
cle/r
euse
/ re
cove
r te
chni
ques
, Ene
rgy
cons
erva
tion,
and
nat
ural
re
sour
ce c
onse
rvat
ion.
44.
6.6
256
Solid
& h
azar
dous
was
tes
antic
ipat
ed t
o be
gen
erat
ed a
nd t
he d
iffer
ent
was
te r
ecyc
ling
and
disp
osal
mea
sure
s to
be
used
are
sum
mar
ized
at T
able
4.
12.
MoU
s fo
r ut
ilizat
ion
of s
olid
& h
azar
dous
was
te a
re a
ttach
ed a
s An
nexu
re 4
.2.
viii
Prop
er u
tiliza
tion
of f
ly a
sh s
hall
be e
nsur
ed
as p
er F
ly A
sh N
otifi
catio
n, 2
009.
A d
etai
led
plan
of a
ctio
n sh
all b
e pr
ovid
ed.
44.
6.6
256
Exist
ing
utiliz
atio
n of
fly
ash
is
100%
. Fl
y as
h is
sold
to
ACC
cem
ent
for
cem
ent
mak
ing.
Bot
tom
ash
is d
umpe
d in
exi
stin
g as
h po
ndan
d al
so u
sed
for
brick
mak
ing.
A n
ew a
sh p
ond
is pr
opos
ed in
exi
stin
g sli
me
pond
are
a in
side
the
exist
ing
boun
dary
of J
SW fo
r st
orag
e of
bot
tom
ash
. Fly
ash
sha
ll be
100
% u
tilize
d in
cem
ent p
lant
.ix
Actio
n pl
an f
or t
he g
reen
bel
t de
velo
pmen
t pl
an in
33
% a
rea
i.e. l
and
with
not
less
than
1,
500
trees
per
ha.
Giv
ing
deta
ils o
f spe
cies,
w
idth
of
plan
tatio
n, p
lann
ing
sche
dule
etc
. sh
all
be i
nclu
ded.
The
gre
en b
elt
shal
l be
ar
ound
the
pro
ject
bou
ndar
y an
d a
sche
me
for g
reen
ing
of th
e ro
ads
used
for t
he p
roje
ct
shal
l also
be
inco
rpor
ated
.
44.
7.4
276
Exist
ing
gree
nbel
t an
d pl
anta
tions
cov
er 2
250
acre
s of
JSW
SL’s
tota
l pla
nt
area
(i.e
. 29
%).
Addi
tiona
l, 43
4 ac
res
of p
lant
atio
ns h
as b
een
carr
ied
out i
n ne
arby
are
as b
y Fo
rest
Dep
artm
ent,
tota
ling
to 3
4.6
%. A
s pa
rt of
exp
ansio
n pr
ogra
mm
e, J
SW s
hall
plan
t 2.6
3la
kh tr
ees
with
in p
lant
&ab
out 6
lakh
tree
sou
tsid
e pl
ant
in n
ext
5 ye
ars.
The
act
ion
plan
for
thi
s pl
anta
tion
inclu
des
was
te d
umps
, pl
ant
boun
dary
, av
enue
pla
ntat
ion,
aro
und
vario
us s
hops
, ar
ound
offi
ce &
oth
er b
uild
ings
, st
retc
h of
ope
n la
nd a
nd i
n an
d ar
ound
to
wns
hip.
The
det
ails
of s
pecie
s, w
idth
of
plan
tatio
n et
c. h
ave
also
bee
n in
dica
ted.
Plan
for
gree
nbel
t de
velo
pmen
t ne
ar s
lag
dum
p is
show
n in
tab
le
4.16
.Th
e pl
ant
layo
ut i
ndica
ting
exist
ing
as w
ell a
s a
prop
osed
gre
enbe
lt ar
eas
is sh
own
in A
nnex
ure-
2.3.
xAc
tion
plan
fo
r ra
inw
ater
ha
rves
ting
mea
sure
s at
pla
nt s
ite s
hall
be s
ubm
itted
to
harv
est
rain
wat
er f
rom
the
roo
f to
ps a
nd
stor
m w
ater
dra
ins
to r
echa
rge
the
grou
nd
wat
er
and
also
to
us
e fo
r th
e va
rious
ac
tiviti
es a
t the
pro
ject
site
to c
onse
rve
fresh
w
ater
an
d re
duce
th
e w
ater
re
quire
men
t
44.
7.1
273
At p
rese
nt, A
ll th
e ra
inw
ater
fallin
g in
side
the
plan
t bo
unda
ry g
ets
colle
cted
in
the
Gua
rd P
onds
and
is u
tilize
d in
pla
nt p
roce
ss.
JSW
SL h
as e
nvisa
ged
roof
top
rain
wat
er h
arve
stin
g sc
hem
es a
s pa
rt of
ove
rall
rain
wat
er h
arve
stin
g sy
stem
.It i
s es
timat
ed th
at a
roun
d 3.
5La
kh m
3 of
add
ition
al r
ain
wat
er w
ill be
col
lect
ed e
very
yea
r fro
m th
e ex
pans
ion
area
s.Th
e sa
me
shal
l be
utiliz
ed
in-h
ouse
.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
COVE
RAG
E O
F TO
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IA
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ort
Rem
arks
from
oth
er s
ourc
es.
xiTo
tal c
apita
l cos
t an
d re
curr
ing
cost
/an
num
fo
r en
viro
nmen
tal p
ollu
tion
cont
rol m
easu
res
shal
l be
inclu
ded.
66.
3.7
311
For
the
pres
ent p
ropo
sal,
Rs 3
24.5
Cr
have
bee
n ea
rmar
ked
tow
ards
Cap
ital
cost
of E
nviro
nmen
t Con
trol m
easu
res
alon
g w
ith R
s 74
.8 C
r tow
ards
ann
ual
recu
rrin
g co
st fo
r the
sam
e.xi
iAc
tion
plan
for
pos
t-pro
ject
env
ironm
enta
l m
onito
ring
shal
l be
subm
itted
.6
6.3.
330
6Th
e po
st-p
roje
ct
envi
ronm
enta
l m
onito
ring
prog
ram
me
of
JSW
SL
is in
corp
orat
ing
para
met
ers
to b
e m
onito
red,
loca
tion
of t
he m
onito
ring
sites
, fre
quen
cy a
nd d
urat
ion
of m
onito
ring
and
inst
itutio
nal
resp
onsib
ilitie
s fo
r im
plem
enta
tion
and
supe
rvisi
on.
The
deta
ils a
re s
umm
arize
d at
Tab
les
6.1
(A) a
nd (B
)xi
iiOn
site
and
Offs
ite D
isast
er (n
atur
al a
nd M
an-
mad
e)
Prep
ared
ness
an
d Em
erge
ncy
Man
agem
ent
Plan
inclu
ding
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
and
dam
age
cont
rol.
Disa
ster
man
agem
ent
plan
sho
uld
be l
inke
d w
ith D
istric
t Di
sast
er
Man
agem
ent P
lan.
77.
1.15
344
JSW
SL a
lread
y ha
s a
com
preh
ensiv
e on
site
emer
genc
y pl
an f
or it
s ex
istin
g pl
ant
facil
ities
. Th
e sa
me
will
be a
ugm
ente
d to
inc
lude
pro
pose
d fa
ciliti
es
also
. Br
ief
deta
ils
of
the
maj
or
iden
tifie
d ha
zard
s an
d pr
ecau
tiona
ry
mea
sure
s, m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s &
reso
urce
s fo
r em
erge
ncy
man
agem
ent
as
wel
l as
pl
anni
ng
alon
g w
ith
role
s &
resp
onsib
ilitie
s of
Em
erge
ncy
man
agem
ent
team
hav
e be
en b
riefe
d in
the
onsit
e em
erge
ncy
plan
. Th
e M
AH in
dust
ries,
pot
entia
l offs
ite e
mer
genc
ies,
nat
ural
and
oth
er d
isast
ers
as
wel
l as
offs
ite e
mer
genc
y m
anag
emen
t ne
twor
k ha
s al
so b
een
sum
mar
ized
in th
e of
fsite
em
erge
ncy
plan
. The
ons
ite E
mer
genc
y Pl
an w
ill be
inte
grat
ed
with
th
e Be
llary
di
stric
t’s
Offs
ite
Emer
genc
y Pl
an
for
com
preh
ensiv
e m
anag
emen
t of
em
erge
ncie
s in
an
even
t of
a d
isast
er/e
mer
genc
y. C
o-or
dina
tion
with
nea
rby
indu
strie
s w
ill al
so b
e m
aint
aine
d fo
r cr
eatin
g un
ified
Di
sast
er m
anag
emen
t re
sour
ce p
ool
to b
e ut
ilised
in
case
of
any
disa
ster
oc
curr
ence
.8
Occ
upat
iona
l Hea
lth
iDe
tails
of
ex
istin
g Oc
cupa
tiona
l &
Safe
ty
Haza
rds.
Wha
t ar
e th
e ex
posu
re l
evel
s of
ab
ove
men
tione
d ha
zard
s an
d w
heth
er t
hey
are
with
in P
erm
issib
le E
xpos
ure
leve
l (PE
L).
If th
ese
are
not
with
in P
EL,
wha
t m
easu
res
44.
8.1
287
The
prim
ary
occu
patio
nal
risks
at
JSW
SL i
nclu
de d
iseas
es d
ue t
o du
st
inha
latio
n, e
xpos
ure
to v
ery
low
and
hig
h te
mpe
ratu
res,
exp
osur
e to
tox
ic an
d /
or in
flam
mab
le g
ases
, wor
king
in c
onfin
ed s
pace
s, fi
re a
nd e
xplo
sion,
ac
ciden
ts d
urin
g ha
ndlin
g of
hig
h te
mpe
ratu
re m
ater
ials,
acc
iden
ts d
urin
g ha
ndlin
g of
cor
rosiv
e an
d /
or t
oxic
liqui
ds,
expo
sure
to
very
hig
h no
ise,
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
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MW
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ated
at
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yana
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orks
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erve
d
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ters
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IA
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ort
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arks
the
com
pany
ha
s ad
opte
d to
ke
ep
them
w
ithin
PEL
so
that
hea
lth o
f the
wor
kers
can
be
pre
serv
ed,
accid
ents
in
volv
ing
vario
us
mac
hine
ry,
accid
ents
in
volv
ing
elec
trica
l in
stal
latio
ns,
fall
from
he
ight
accid
ents
du
ring
cons
truct
ion,
re
pair
and
mai
nten
ance
etc
. A
dedi
cate
d Sa
fety
& F
ire s
ervi
ces
depa
rtmen
t re
gula
rly
scru
tinize
s, s
uper
vise
s an
d en
sure
s im
plem
enta
tion
of s
afe
wor
king
pra
ctice
s in
var
ious
dep
artm
ents
of t
he c
ompa
ny.
iiDe
tails
of
ex
posu
re
spec
ific
heal
th
stat
us
eval
uatio
n of
wor
ker.
If th
e w
orke
rs’ h
ealth
is
bein
g ev
alua
ted
by
pre
desig
ned
form
at,
ches
t x
rays
, Au
diom
etry
, Sp
irom
etry
, Vi
sion
test
ing
(Far
& N
ear
visio
n, c
olou
r vi
sion
and
any
othe
r oc
ular
def
ect)
ECG,
dur
ing
pre-
plac
emen
t an
d pe
riodi
cal
exam
inat
ions
giv
e th
e de
tails
of t
he s
ame.
Det
ails
rega
rdin
g la
st
mon
th
anal
yzed
da
ta
of
abov
emen
tione
d pa
ram
eter
s as
pe
r ag
e,
sex,
du
ratio
n of
ex
posu
re a
nd d
epar
tmen
t wise
.
4 4.9
295
JSW
has
Jin
dal S
anje
evan
i Mul
ti-Sp
ecia
lty H
ospi
tal(
JSM
SH)
and
full-
fledg
ed
Occu
patio
nal
Heal
th C
entre
(OH
C) i
nsid
e th
e Pl
ant.
Occu
patio
nal
Heal
th
Cent
re h
as fa
ciliti
es o
f PFT
, Aud
iom
etry
, Visi
on T
est,
Bloo
d Te
st, A
crop
hobi
a et
c. A
ll em
ploy
ees
unde
rgo
a Pr
e-em
ploy
men
t M
edica
l Exa
min
atio
n fo
llow
ed
by a
Per
iodi
cal
Med
ical
Exam
inat
ion
(PM
E) a
nd P
ost-e
mpl
oym
ent
med
ical
exam
inat
ion.
Ann
ual
heal
th s
tatu
s of
wor
kers
for
the
pre
viou
s 4
year
s in
dica
tes
no O
ccup
atio
nal d
iseas
e re
porte
d as
per
OHC
JSW
.
iiiAn
nual
rep
ort
of h
ealth
sta
tus
of w
orke
rs
with
spe
cial r
efer
ence
to O
ccup
atio
nal H
ealth
an
d Sa
fety
.
4 4.9
297
The
annu
al h
ealth
sta
tus
of w
orke
rs fo
r la
st 4
yea
rs is
sum
mar
ized
in T
able
4.
2 3. T
he p
roba
ble
occu
patio
nal h
ealth
issu
es fo
r pla
nt e
mpl
oyee
s at
JSW
SL,
as p
er O
HC-J
SW,
are
Pneu
moc
onio
sis,
NIHL
, De
rmat
itis
due
to B
enze
ne
prim
arily
, M
elon
osis
(due
to
heat
) an
d Si
licos
is. H
owev
er,
no O
ccup
atio
nal
dise
ases
hav
e be
en d
etec
ted
as p
er O
HC J
SW in
the
last
4 y
ears
.iv
Plan
an
d fu
nd
allo
catio
n to
en
sure
th
e oc
cupa
tiona
l he
alth
& s
afet
y of
all
cont
ract
an
d ca
sual
wor
kers
.
44.
8.1(
E)29
5Th
e bu
dget
ary
allo
catio
n fo
r oc
cupa
tiona
l sa
fety
by
JSW
SL i
s ~
Rs.1
1.68
Cr
ores
.
9Co
rpor
ate
Envi
ronm
enta
l Pol
icy
936
2Ye
si
Does
the
com
pany
hav
e a
wel
l la
id d
own
Envi
ronm
ent
Polic
y ap
prov
ed b
y its
Boa
rd o
f Di
rect
ors?
If s
o, it
may
be
deta
iled
in th
e EI
A re
port.
10.1
434
The
Corp
orat
e En
viro
nmen
tal P
olicy
is g
iven
inFi
g-10
.1
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STE
EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
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MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
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MW
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ated
at
Vija
yana
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orks
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anag
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erve
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IA
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ort
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arks
iiDo
es t
he E
nviro
nmen
t Po
licy
pres
crib
e fo
r st
anda
rd o
pera
ting
proc
ess
/ pr
oced
ures
to
brin
g in
to f
ocus
any
infri
ngem
ent
/ de
viat
ion
/ vi
olat
ion
of t
he e
nviro
nmen
tal
or f
ores
t no
rms
/ co
nditi
ons?
If s
o, it
may
be
deta
iled
in th
e EI
A.
10.2
.243
7Ye
s. T
he s
ame
is sh
own
in F
ig. 1
0.3.
iiiW
hat
is th
e hi
erar
chica
l sy
stem
or
Ad
min
istra
tive
orde
r of
the
com
pany
to
deal
w
ith
the
envi
ronm
enta
l iss
ues
and
for
ensu
ring
com
plia
nce
with
the
env
ironm
enta
l cle
aran
ce c
ondi
tions
? De
tails
of
this
syst
em
may
be
give
n.
10.2
.143
5JS
W h
as d
edica
ted
Envi
ronm
ent
Depa
rtmen
t (E
D) a
t th
e To
rana
gallu
Ste
el
Plan
t he
aded
by
a Ge
nera
l Man
ager
. He
is as
siste
d by
qua
lifie
d en
gine
ers
/ sc
ient
ists.
ED
has
its o
wn
labo
rato
ry to
und
erta
ke e
nviro
nmen
tal m
onito
ring
as a
nd w
hen
requ
ired.
Pre
sent
ly th
e m
anpo
wer
of t
he E
D is
28 p
erso
ns. T
he
ED h
as a
n En
viro
nmen
tal C
ontro
l Cen
tre f
or m
onito
ring
the
envi
ronm
enta
l pe
rform
ance
of v
ario
us u
nits
of t
he p
lant
.Org
aniza
tiona
l cha
rt of
ED
at J
SW
Tora
naga
llu S
teel
Pla
ntis
give
n in
Fig
. 10.
2.iv
Does
the
com
pany
hav
e sy
stem
of
repo
rting
of
no
n-co
mpl
ianc
es
/ vi
olat
ions
of
en
viro
nmen
tal
norm
s to
th
e Bo
ard
of
Dire
ctor
s of
th
e co
mpa
ny
and
/ or
sh
areh
olde
rs o
r st
akeh
olde
rs a
t la
rge?
Thi
s re
porti
ng m
echa
nism
sha
ll be
det
aile
d in
the
EI
A re
port
10.2
.243
9Ye
s. T
he s
ame
is sh
own
in fi
g. 1
0.3
10De
tails
reg
ardi
ng in
frast
ruct
ure
facil
ities
suc
h as
sa
nita
tion,
fu
el,
rest
ro
om
etc.
to
be
pr
ovid
ed
to
the
labo
ur
forc
e du
ring
cons
truct
ion
as w
ell a
s to
the
casu
al w
orke
rs
inclu
ding
tru
ck
driv
ers
durin
g op
erat
ion
phas
e.
44.
5.6
223
JSW
is a
n op
erat
iona
l ste
el p
lant
and
has
all
requ
ired
infra
stru
ctur
al fa
ciliti
es
for
the
wor
kers
(Co
ntra
ct &
Ope
ratio
nal)
like
Park
ing
arra
ngem
ents
, crè
che,
re
stro
oms
& ca
ntee
n, h
ousin
g, e
tc.
Sim
ilar
facil
ities
will
be p
rovi
ded
in t
he
expa
nsio
n.
11Co
rpor
ate
Envi
ronm
ent
Res
pons
ibili
ty
(CER
)7
To a
ddre
ss t
he P
ublic
Hea
ring
issue
s, a
n 7.
443
0Th
e iss
ues
raise
d du
ring
publ
ic co
nsul
tatio
n ha
ve b
een
addr
esse
d in
the
form
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EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
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tegr
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el P
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ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
Vija
yana
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orks
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erve
d
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ters
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n
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IA
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ort
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arks
amou
nt a
s sp
ecifi
ed u
nder
Min
istry
’s Of
fice
Mem
oran
dum
vid
e F.
No.
22-6
5/20
17-I
A.II
I da
ted
1st
May
20
18
amou
ntin
g to
Rs
. ...
......
...cr
ores
, sh
all
be e
arm
arke
d by
the
pr
ojec
t pr
opon
ent,
tow
ards
Co
rpor
ate
Envi
ronm
ent
Resp
onsib
ility
(CER
). Di
stin
ct
CER
proj
ects
sha
ll be
car
ved
out
base
d on
th
e lo
cal
publ
ic he
arin
g iss
ues.
Pr
ojec
t es
timat
e sh
all
be p
repa
red
base
d on
PW
D sc
hedu
le o
f ra
tes
for
each
dist
inct
Ite
m a
nd
sche
dule
for
tim
e bo
und
actio
n pl
an s
hall
be
prep
ared
. The
se C
ER p
roje
cts
as in
dica
ted
by
the
proj
ect
prop
onen
t sh
all b
e im
plem
ente
d al
ong
with
the
mai
n pr
ojec
t. Im
plem
enta
tion
of
such
pr
ogra
m
shal
l be
en
sure
d by
co
nstit
utin
g a
Com
mitt
ee c
ompr
ising
of
the
proj
ect
prop
onen
t, re
pres
enta
tives
of
villa
ge
Panc
haya
t &
Dist
rict
Adm
inist
ratio
n. A
ctio
n ta
ken
repo
rt in
this
rega
rd s
hall
be s
ubm
itted
to
the
Min
istry
’s Re
gion
alOf
fice.
No
free
dist
ribut
ion/
dona
tions
an
d or
fre
e ca
mps
sh
all b
e in
clude
d in
the
abov
e CE
R bu
dget
.
of a
n ac
tion
plan
with
phy
sical
tar
gets
as
per
the
MoE
F&CC
O.M
. da
ted
30/0
9/20
20.
JSW
has
ear
mar
ked
abou
t Rs
. 40
.97
Cror
es f
or a
ddre
ssin
g pu
blic
hear
ing
issue
s as
wel
l as
for
oth
er i
ssue
s ob
serv
ed d
urin
g so
cio-
econ
omic
stud
y ca
rrie
d ou
t for
the
proj
ect w
hich
is to
be
spen
t in
a pe
riod
of
3 ye
ars.
Tim
e Bo
und
Actio
n Pl
an fo
r Add
ress
ing
iden
tifie
d m
ajor
PH
Issu
esis
give
n in
Tab
le 7
.35.
12An
y lit
igat
ion
pend
ing
agai
nst
the
proj
ect
and/
or a
ny d
irect
ion/
orde
r pa
ssed
by
any
Cour
t of L
aw a
gain
st th
e pr
ojec
t, if
so, d
etai
ls th
ereo
f sh
all
also
be
inclu
ded.
Has
the
uni
t re
ceiv
ed a
nyno
tice
unde
r th
e Se
ctio
n 5
of
Envi
ronm
ent
(Pro
tect
ion)
Ac
t, 19
86
or
rele
vant
Sec
tions
of
Air
and
Wat
er A
cts?
If
Nil
-Th
ere
are
no c
ourt
case
s/lit
igat
ions
pen
ding
aga
inst
the
proj
ect,
pres
ently
.
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wer
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nt 1
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ated
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yana
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orks
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts r
eser
ved
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ters
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ctio
n
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IA
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ort
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arks
so,
deta
ils t
here
of a
nd c
ompl
ianc
e/AT
R to
th
e no
tice(
s) a
nd p
rese
nt s
tatu
s of
the
case
.13
A ta
bula
r ch
art
with
ind
ex f
or p
oint
wise
co
mpl
ianc
e of
abo
ve T
ORs.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
14Th
e TO
Rs p
resc
ribed
sha
ll be
val
id f
or a
pe
riod
of t
hree
yea
rs f
or s
ubm
issio
n of
the
EI
A-EM
P re
ports
alo
ng w
ith P
ublic
Hea
ring
Proc
eedi
ngs
(whe
reve
r stip
ulat
ed).
Note
d
The
follo
win
g G
ener
al P
oint
s sh
all b
e co
vere
di
All
docu
men
ts
shal
l be
pr
oper
ly
inde
xed,
pa
ge n
umbe
red
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
iiPe
riod/
date
of d
ata
colle
ctio
n sh
all b
e cle
arly
in
dica
ted.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
iIii
Auth
entic
ated
En
glish
tra
nsla
tion
of
all
mat
eria
l in
Re
gion
al
lang
uage
s sh
all
be
prov
ided
.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
ivTh
e le
tter
/ ap
plica
tion
for
envi
ronm
enta
l cle
aran
ce s
hall
quot
e th
e M
OEF&
CC f
ile N
o.
and
also
atta
ch th
e fil
e.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
vTh
e co
py o
f th
ele
tter
rece
ived
fro
m t
he
Min
istry
sh
all
be
also
at
tach
ed
as
an
anne
xure
to th
e fin
al E
IA-E
MP
Repo
rt.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
viTh
e in
dex
of t
he f
inal
EIA
-EM
P re
port
mus
t in
dica
te t
he s
pecif
ic ch
apte
r an
d pa
ge n
o. o
f th
e EI
A-EM
P Re
port.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
vii
Whi
le
prep
arin
g th
e EI
A re
port,
th
e in
stru
ctio
ns
for
the
prop
onen
ts
and
inst
ruct
ions
fo
r th
eco
nsul
tant
sissu
edby
MOE
F&CC
vide
O.M
.No.
J-
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
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ion
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tegr
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el P
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ptiv
e po
wer
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nt 1
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ated
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orks
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(I)d
ated
4t
h Au
gust
, 20
09,
whi
ch a
re a
vaila
ble
on t
he w
ebsit
e of
th
is M
inist
ry s
hall
also
be
follo
wed
.vi
iiTh
e co
nsul
tant
s in
volv
ed i
n th
e pr
epar
atio
n of
EIA
-EM
P re
port
afte
r ac
cred
itatio
n w
ith
Qual
ity
Coun
cil
of
Indi
a(QC
l) Na
tiona
l Ac
cred
itatio
n Bo
ard
of
Educ
atio
n an
d Tr
aini
ng (
NABE
T) w
ould
nee
d to
inc
lude
a
certi
ficat
e in
th
is re
gard
in
the
EIA-
EMP
repo
rts p
repa
red
by t
hem
and
dat
a pr
ovid
ed
by o
ther
org
aniza
tion/
Labo
rato
ries
inclu
ding
th
eir
stat
us o
f ap
prov
als
etc.
Nam
e of
the
Co
nsul
tant
and
the
Accr
edita
tion
deta
ils s
hall
be p
oste
d on
the
EIA
-EM
P Re
port
as w
ell a
s on
th
e co
ver
of
the
Hard
Co
py
of
the
Pres
enta
tion
mat
eria
l for
EC
pres
enta
tion.
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
ixTo
Rs’
pres
crib
ed b
y th
e Ex
pert
Appr
aisa
l Co
mm
ittee
(In
dust
ry)s
hall
be c
onsid
ered
for
prep
arat
ion
of
EIA-
EMP
repo
rt fo
r th
e pr
ojec
t in
ad
ditio
n to
al
l th
e re
leva
nt
info
rmat
ion
as p
er t
he ‘G
ener
ic St
ruct
ure
of
EIA
’giv
en i
n Ap
pend
ix I
II a
nd I
IIA
in t
he
EIA
Notif
icatio
n,
2006
. W
here
th
e do
cum
ents
pro
vide
d ar
e in
a la
ngua
ge o
ther
th
an E
nglis
h , a
n En
glish
tran
slatio
n sh
all b
e pr
ovid
ed. T
he d
raft
EIA-
EMP
repo
rt sh
all b
e su
bmitt
ed
to
the
Stat
e Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l Bo
ard
of th
e co
ncer
ned
Stat
e fo
r co
nduc
t of
Publ
ic He
arin
g.
The
SPCB
sha
ll co
nduc
t the
Note
d an
d co
mpl
ied
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
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tegr
ated
Ste
el P
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from
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MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
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yana
gar W
orks
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IA
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ort
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arks
Publ
ic He
arin
g/pu
blic
cons
ulta
tion,
dist
rict-
wise
, as
pe
r th
e pr
ovisi
ons
of
EIA
notif
icatio
n, 2
006.
The
Pub
lic H
earin
g sh
all
be c
haire
d by
an
Offic
er n
ot b
elow
the
ran
k of
Add
ition
al D
istric
t M
agist
rate
. Th
e iss
ues
raise
d in
the
Pub
lic H
earin
g an
d du
ring
the
cons
ulta
tion
proc
ess
and
the
com
mitm
ents
m
ade
by th
e pr
ojec
t pro
pone
nt o
n th
e sa
me
shal
l be
in
clude
d se
para
tely
in
EI
A-EM
P Re
port
in
a se
para
te
chap
ter
and
sum
mar
ized
in a
tab
ular
cha
rt w
ith fi
nanc
ial
budg
et
(cap
ital
and
reve
nue)
al
ong
with
tim
e-sc
hedu
le
of
impl
emen
tatio
n fo
r co
mpl
ying
with
the
com
mitm
ents
mad
e. T
he
final
EIA
rep
ort
shal
l be
sub
mitt
ed t
o th
e M
inist
ry
for
obta
inin
g en
viro
nmen
tal
clear
ance
ANN
EXU
RE
2: S
ECTO
R S
PECI
FIC
TOR
(In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
s)1
Iron
/coa
l lin
kage
doc
umen
ts a
long
with
the
st
atus
of
envi
ronm
enta
l cle
aran
ce o
f iro
n or
e an
d co
al m
ines
2, 2.6
45Th
e m
ajor
Raw
mat
eria
l for
ste
elm
akin
g ar
e Ir
on O
re a
nd C
oal.
Thes
e ar
e be
ing
proc
ured
thro
ugh
Auct
ion
and
impo
rt.
2Qu
antu
m o
f pro
duct
ion
of c
oal a
nd ir
on o
re
from
coa
l & ir
on o
re m
ines
and
the
proj
ects
th
ey c
ater
to.
Mod
e of
tra
nspo
rtatio
n to
the
pl
ant a
nd it
s im
pact
2, 2.6
45Co
al&
iron
ore
shal
l be
tra
nspo
rted
to t
he p
lant
exc
lusiv
ely
by r
ail.
Pipe
co
nvey
or s
hall
also
be
used
for
trans
porta
tion
of ir
on o
re fi
nes
from
nea
rby
min
es.
3Fo
r La
rge
ISPs
, a 3
-D v
iew
i.e.
DEM
(Di
gita
l El
evat
ion
Mod
el)
for
the
area
in
10 k
m
radi
us fr
om th
e pr
opos
al s
ite. M
RL d
etai
ls of
pr
ojec
t sit
e an
d RL
of
near
by s
ourc
es o
f
3, 3.4.
382
The
drai
nage
of t
he s
tudy
are
a in
Dig
ital E
leva
tion
Mod
el (
DEM
) is
show
n in
Dr
awin
g no
MEC
/11/
S2/Q
7JN/
03
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
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, Bel
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, Kar
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ters
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IA
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ort
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arks
wat
er s
hall
be in
dica
ted.
4Re
cent
la
nd-u
se
map
ba
sed
on
sate
llite
imag
ery.
Hig
h-re
solu
tion
sate
llite
imag
e da
ta
havi
ng
1m-5
m
spat
ial
reso
lutio
n lik
e qu
ickbi
rd,
Ikon
os,
IRS
P -6
pan
shar
pene
d et
c.
for
the
10
Km
radi
us
area
fro
m
prop
osed
site
. Th
e sa
me
shal
l be
use
d fo
r la
nd u
sed/
land
-co
ver m
appi
ng o
f the
are
a.
3, 3.4.
584
Land
-use
/Lan
d co
ver
patte
rn
in
the
stud
y ar
ea
as
inte
rpre
ted
from
RE
SOUR
CESA
T (I
RS P
6) L
ISS-
IV d
ated
27.
03.2
019
sate
llite
imag
ery.
5PM
(P
M10
an
d PM
2.5)
pr
esen
t in
th
e am
bien
t ai
r m
ust
be a
naly
sed
for
sour
ce
anal
ysis
-na
tura
l du
st /
RSP
M g
ener
ated
from
pla
nt o
pera
tions
(tra
ce e
lem
ents
) of
PM
10 to
be
carr
ied
over
.
3,3.
10.5
214
Sam
ples
of P
M10
of t
wen
ty h
ours
dur
atio
n w
ere
colle
cted
on
EPM
200
0 fil
ter
pape
rs f
rom
10
loca
tions
. Tr
ace
met
al le
vels
are
wel
l with
in t
he m
axim
um
perm
issib
le li
mits
.
6Al
l st
ock
pile
s w
ill ha
ve t
o be
on
top
of a
st
able
line
r to
avo
id le
achi
ng o
f mat
eria
ls to
gr
ound
wat
er.
2-
Note
d &
shal
l be
co
mpl
ied.
Th
e st
ockp
iles
are
bein
g bu
ilt
over
ve
ry
thor
ough
ly c
ompa
cted
soi
l w
hich
min
imise
s pe
rcol
atio
n of
lea
chat
es.
The
stoc
k-pi
le a
reas
sha
ll be
slo
ped
tow
ards
eng
inee
red
stor
m w
ater
dra
inag
e sy
stem
s ro
uted
thr
ough
set
tling
pits
. Al
l th
e su
rface
run
-offs
sha
ll be
co
llect
ed b
y th
e dr
ains
and
the
susp
ende
d so
lids
are
settl
ed o
ut. T
he c
larif
ied
stor
m w
ater
is ro
uted
to th
e gu
ard
pond
s/re
serv
oir.
7Pl
an
for
the
impl
emen
tatio
n of
th
e re
com
men
datio
ns m
ade
for
the
stee
l pla
nts
in th
e CR
EP g
uide
lines
.
10,
10.3
443
Anne
xure
-10.
1
8Pl
an fo
r sla
g ut
ilizat
ion
4, 4.6.
425
6En
tire
quan
tity
of
BF
slag
is gr
anul
ated
an
d so
ld
off
to
cem
ent
man
ufac
ture
rs.
SMS
slag
shal
l be
used
in m
icro
pelle
t pl
ant,
blas
t fu
rnac
e an
d sin
ter a
s so
urce
of f
lux,
as
scra
p in
BOF
and
bun
d co
nstru
ctio
n9
Plan
for
util
izatio
n of
ene
rgy
in o
ff ga
ses
(cok
e ov
en, b
last
furn
ace)
2,2.
12.4
(d)
76En
tire
quan
tity
of C
oke
Oven
and
BF
Gas
is ut
ilized
in th
e pl
ant a
s fu
el. E
ven
surp
lus
gas
gene
rate
d at
the
SMS,
whi
ch is
rich
in C
O, is
sen
t to
the
capt
ive
pow
er p
lant
for g
ener
atio
n of
pow
er a
nd s
team
.10
Syst
em
of
coke
qu
ench
ing
adop
ted
with
2,
76Dr
y co
ke q
uenc
hing
ado
pted
for
exi
stin
g as
wel
l as
upc
omin
g co
ke o
ven
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
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, Bel
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, Kar
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IA
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ort
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arks
just
ifica
tion.
2.12
.4 (d
)ba
tterie
s.11
Trac
e m
etal
s M
ercu
ry,
arse
nic
and
fluor
ide
emiss
ions
in th
e ra
w m
ater
ial.
3,3.
10.2
212
Anal
ysis
of A
s, C
d, C
r, Pb
, Hg,
Ni &
F in
Ir
on O
re, L
ime
ston
e, D
olom
ite &
Co
king
Coa
l12
Trac
e m
etal
s in
was
te m
ater
ial
espe
cially
sla
g.3,
3.10
.621
5An
alys
is of
Cu,
Cd,
Cr,
Pb,
Ni,
Zn &
As
in B
F Pi
t Sl
ag,
Gran
ulat
ed B
F Sl
ag,
Sint
er, H
MDS
Sla
g, S
MS
Slud
ge d
one.
BF s
lag
is gr
anul
ated
and
use
d fo
r ce
men
t m
akin
g an
d ro
ad m
akin
g,
whi
leSM
S sla
g sh
all
be u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pl
ant,
blas
t fu
rnac
e an
d sin
ter
as
sour
ce o
f flu
x, a
s sc
rap
in B
OF a
nd b
und
cons
truct
ion
13Tr
ace
met
als
in w
ater
3, 3.6.
511
7Co
ncen
tratio
ns o
f Cu
, Hg
, Ni
, Pb
, Zn
& C
r de
term
ined
in
Surfa
ce W
ater
. Co
ncen
tratio
ns o
f As,
Cu,
Hg,
Ni,
Pb, Z
n &
Cr d
eter
min
ed in
Gro
und
Wat
er.
14De
tails
of
pr
opos
ed
layo
ut
clear
ly
dem
arca
ting
vario
us u
nits
with
in th
e pl
ant.
2, 2.4
21La
yout
of J
SW S
teel
pla
nt in
dica
ting
the
new
uni
ts/fa
ciliti
es a
s w
ell a
s sh
ops
to b
e m
oder
nize
d/up
-gra
ded
as p
art
of t
he p
ropo
sed
proj
ect
is at
tach
ed a
s An
nexu
re 2
.1.
15Co
mpl
ete
proc
ess
flow
dia
gram
des
crib
ing
each
un
it,
its
proc
esse
s an
d op
erat
ions
, al
ong
with
mat
eria
l an
d en
ergy
inp
uts
and
outp
uts
(mat
eria
l and
ene
rgy
bala
nce)
.
2 2.3
2.4
2.6
16 21 45
JSW
SL’s
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pl
an w
ill pr
oduc
e 18
MTP
A of
cru
de s
teel
via
BF
/COR
EX-B
OF,
DRI-
EAF,
HSM
/CRM
rou
te w
ith i
nsta
llatio
n of
som
e ne
w
facil
ities
suc
h as
Pel
let
Plan
t, BR
M,
WRM
and
Col
d Ro
lling
com
plex
. Th
e pr
oces
s flo
w a
t 18
MTP
A is
sum
mar
i sed
at F
ig. 2
.1.
All f
acilit
ies
prop
osed
und
er t
he e
xpan
sion
prog
ram
me
from
16
to 1
8 M
TPA
are
sum
mar
ised
in T
able
2.2
.
The
quan
titat
ive
proc
ess
flow
alo
ng w
ith m
ater
ial
flow
is
atta
ched
as
Anne
xure
2.3
. 16
Deta
ils
on
desig
n an
d m
anuf
actu
ring
proc
ess
for a
ll th
e un
its.
2, 2.4
21De
tails
of u
nit p
rovi
ded.
17De
tails
on
en
viro
nmen
tally
so
und
tech
nolo
gies
fo
r re
cycli
ng
of
haza
rdou
s m
ater
ials,
as
per
CPCB
Gui
delin
es,
may
be
4, 4.6.
425
6Al
l ha
zard
ous
was
tes
shal
l be
disp
osed
in
secu
red
land
fill,
incin
erat
ed,
repr
oces
sed
or s
old
to a
utho
rized
par
ties
as p
er s
tatu
tory
nor
ms.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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IA
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ort
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arks
men
tione
d in
cas
e of
han
dlin
g sc
rap
and
othe
r rec
ycle
d m
ater
ials.
18De
tails
on
requ
irem
ent
of e
nerg
y an
d w
ater
al
ong
with
its
sour
ce a
nd a
utho
rizat
ion
from
th
e co
ncer
ned
depa
rtmen
t. Lo
catio
n of
w
ater
in
take
an
d ou
tfall
poin
ts
(with
co
ordi
nate
s).
2, 2
.7 a
nd2,
2.9
48,
53JS
W S
teel
rec
eive
s th
e m
ake-
up w
ater
fro
m t
wo
sour
ces,
viz
Tung
abha
dra
Dam
(32
MGD
thr
ough
pip
elin
e of
35
KM)
and
Alam
atti
dam
(40
MGD
th
roug
h a
pipe
line
of 1
78 K
m).T
heto
tal w
ater
req
uire
men
t at
18
MTP
A fo
r St
eel P
lant
ope
ratio
n is
arou
nd 3
01,0
00 m
3 /d.
The
exi
stin
g w
ater
allo
catio
n of
3,3
0,00
0 m
3 /d
shal
l be
suf
ficie
nt t
o m
eet
the
requ
irem
ents
of
the
expa
nsio
n up
to 1
8.0
MTP
A st
age.
The
pow
er r
equi
rem
ent
for
oper
atin
g th
e st
eel p
lant
inclu
ding
tow
nshi
p at
18
MTP
Ast
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pacit
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JSW
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posit
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and
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ticul
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215
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ysis
of C
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d, C
r, Pb
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ast
furn
ace
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sinte
r as
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as
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artic
ular
ly o
f sla
g).
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216
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stu
dies
car
ried
out
for
Cu, C
d, C
r, Pb
, Ni,
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n &
As in
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ter,
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one.
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ast
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r as
so
urce
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rgic
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ome
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acilit
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ater
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lant
not
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stal
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uous
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212
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al/fl
uorid
e Em
issio
ns.
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ples
of
PM10
of W
ork
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Air/
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gitiv
e em
issio
n an
d PM
in S
tack
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issio
ns w
ere
anal
yzed
for
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Cu,
Ni,
Pb, C
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& M
n.5
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ils o
n st
ack
heig
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122
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ack
deta
ils a
long
with
em
issio
n es
timat
es p
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ded.
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on a
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anag
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t4, 4.6.
425
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y as
h sh
all b
e 10
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ized
in c
emen
t pla
nt.
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mpl
ete
proc
ess
flow
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des
crib
ing
proc
ess
of le
ad/z
inc/
copp
er/ a
lum
iniu
m, e
tc.
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elat
ed to
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grat
ed S
teel
Pla
nt O
pera
tions
.
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tails
on
sm
eltin
g,
ther
mal
re
finin
g,
mel
ting,
sla
g fu
min
g,
and
Wae
lz ki
ln
oper
atio
n
--
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elat
ed to
Inte
grat
ed S
teel
Pla
nt O
pera
tions
.
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tails
on
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ing
and
de-g
assin
g of
mol
ten
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al
from
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d se
cond
ary
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ls pr
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ent,
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eltin
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cond
ary
--
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elat
ed to
Inte
grat
ed S
teel
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nt O
pera
tions
.
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EL L
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tegr
ated
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el P
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e po
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nt 1
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ated
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ters
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n
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IA
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ort
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arks
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iniu
m10
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ils o
n to
xic
met
al c
onte
nt in
the
was
te
mat
eria
l an
d its
com
posit
ion
and
end
use
(par
ticul
arly
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lag)
.
3,3.
10.6
215
Anal
ysis
of C
u, C
d, C
r, Pb
, Ni
, Zn
&As
in B
F Pi
t Sl
ag,
Gran
ulat
ed B
F Sl
ag,
Sint
er, H
MDS
Sla
g, S
MS
Slud
ge d
one.
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lag
is gr
anul
ated
and
use
d fo
r ce
men
t m
akin
g an
d ro
ad m
akin
g,
whi
le
SMS
slag
shal
l be
use
d in
micr
o pe
llet
plan
t, bl
ast
furn
ace
and
sinte
r as
so
urce
of f
lux,
as
scra
p in
BOF
and
bun
d co
nstru
ctio
n
11Tr
ace
met
als
in w
aste
mat
eria
l es
pecia
lly
slag.
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an fo
r tra
ce m
etal
reco
very
--
Not A
pplic
able
in a
n In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
Pro
cess
.13
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e m
etal
s in
wat
er3, 3.6.
512
8Co
ncen
tratio
ns o
f Cu
, Hg
, Ni
, Pb
, Zn
& C
r de
term
ined
in
Surfa
ce W
ater
. Co
ncen
tratio
ns o
f As,
Cu,
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n &
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eter
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und
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er.
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION
JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is undergoing expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA and currently has an installed capacity of 12 MTPA crude steel. The same was approved by MoEFCC vide environment clearance J-11011/489/2009 lA-II(I) dated 01st October 2015 and subsequent amendments in 9th June 2016 and 29th May 2018. JSW is now proposing to further expand the plant’s production capacity from 16.67 MTPA to 18.17 MTPA of hot metal and 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA of liquid steel.Present proposal was accepted during the 35th meeting of the EAC (Industry-1) of MoEF&CC held during 17th to 18th September, 2018 & Terms of Reference (TOR) were issued vide letter No. IA-J-11011/489/2009.IA.II(I) dated 09/10/2018 for preparation of EIA/EMP report
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The original proposal of expansion from 10 to 16 MTPA primarily involved setting up of two 3.0 MTPA Blast furnaces similar in specification to the existing BF 3 & 4 units. However, the capacity enhancement from 10 MTPA to 13 MTPA is being realized by upgradation of existing BF-1 (by 1.6 MTPA) and planned upgradation of existing BF-3 to country’s largest blast furnace of 5339 m3. The remaining 3 MTPA of hot metal was proposed to be obtained from the new upcoming BF5 of 4100 m3. Keeping in view of the advantages of larger blast furnaces, it is now being proposed to install another large blast furnace (BF5- 4.5 MTPA) of 5339 m3 in place of 4100 m3 blast furnace proposed in the original project of expansion of capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA. In addition to the above, expansion/reconfiguration of earlier proposed Sinter Plants, Steel Melting Shop, Rolling Mills and associated auxiliary facilities along with installation of a new Pellet Plant, rebar & section mill, Cold Rolling mill and Oxygen Plant are also proposed. The Existing and proposed product and capacities is given below.
Product Name At 16 MTPA At 18 MTPAHot Metal 16.67 MTPA 18.17 MTPACrude Steel 16.0 MTPA 18.0 MTPAFinished Products*
Hot StripsPipesWire RodsRebars & SectionsCR StripsGalvanized stripsColour coated strips
12.8 MTPA0.4 MTPA1.8 MTPA1.0 MTPA4.1 MTPA1.9 MTPA0.5 MTPA
14.2 MTPA0.4 MTPA1.8 MTPA2.2 MTPA6.4 MTPA1.9 MTPA0.5 MTPA
* Finishing facilities are interconnected for value addition 2.1 Process Description
Iron ore fines obtained from mines are beneficiated and formed into iron ore pellets. Fines of Iron Ore, Fluxes, Coke and Mill Scales etc. are fed to sintering plant to produce sinter. Iron & steel scrap generated at the plant are recycled in the SMS. Metallurgical coal, both Indian and imported, is charged into Coke Ovens to produce coke, which is charged in Blast Furnaces along with Iron ore, sinter and fluxes. From the volatile matter evolved in Coke ovens, Ammonia, Tar & Naphtha are separated. Chemicals like Naphthalene, Benzol and Sulphur are recovered. The hot metal from blast furnaces is taken in ladles/Torpedo Ladle to LD Convertors where high purity oxygen is blown into the hot metal to convert it into steel. The liquid steel produced in LD Convertors is cast into blooms, billets & slabs through Continuous Casting
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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route which are fed to various mill to make long & flat products. In case of non-availability of SMS, Hot Metal is cast into Pig Iron. Gases evolved in Coke Oven, Blast Furnace and LD Convertors are cleaned in Gas Cleaning Plant. The cleaned coke oven gas, blast furnace gas and LD Gas are used either singly or mixed together as fuel in various shops. Excess LD gas is stored in gas holders after cleaning.
2.2 Location of the Project JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is located at Toranagallu, Sandur Taluk, Ballari district in the state of Karnataka. The existing integrated steel plant of JSW Steel limited is situated between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude. The steel plant is located at a distance of 29 km from Ballari, 33 km from Hospet and about 340 km from Bangalore by road. Nearest railway station to the steel plant is Toranagallu. Broad gauge railway lines between Guntakal and Hubli are passing through this station. Nearest Airport is Jindal-Vidyanagar Airport. The eastern port of Chennai is 460 km and western port of Goa is 430 km. Several Reserved Forests are located within 10 Km study area and none within project site. The Daroji Bear sanctuary is located within 10 kms from the proposed facilities.
2.3 Raw Material Requirement At present, the total requirement of raw material for the plant at 16 MTPA is estimated around 50.88 MTPA. This also includes boiler coal required for the power plant. Most of the raw material is transported through rail to plant’s raw material yard from where it is transported to the various units by means of conveyors. After the proposed expansion, around 5.4 MTPA of additional raw material shall be required. The same shall be obtained from existing sources.
2.4 Utilities Consumption The indicative consumption of utilities at 16 MTPA and 18 MTPA stage are given in Table below. No additional water shall be required to be drawn from outside for the new unit. Sl.No.
Utility At 16 MTPA At 18 MTPA Source
1 Power (MW) 1314 1434 Inhouse & JSW Energy Ltd
2 Water for Steel Plant(m3/day)
126450 144000 Tungabhadra &Alamatti Dam
3 Fuel(KNm3/hr)
Consumption:CO-343BF-775DRI-86LD-0
COREX-19EXCESS: Power
Generation & SBU
Consumption :CO-343BF-1569DRI- 86LD-78
COREX-19EXCESS: Power
Generation & SBU
Inhouse by-product gases
2.5 Land Requirement The land area is an industrial land and is currently in ownership of JSW Steel. The totalland area is about 3134 ha (7742 acres) and the proposed expansion is located over anarea of about 182.1 ha (450 acres) within the overall plant area, utilizing the existinginfrastructure and utilities.
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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2.6 Project Cost The estimated total cost for the proposed expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA is around Rs. 2857 Crores. The project during the operation phase is likely to employ additional 1200 people directly and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly. The estimated completion period for the project is around 36 months after the grant of necessary statutory clearances.
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT The baseline environmental data was generated during Winter season, 2018-19 (December 2018, January & February, 2019) for air, water, noise levels and soil characteristics, by setting up of monitoring stations for meteorology and air quality. Samples were collected for water and soil quality. Further, existing ecological and socio-economic features were also studied. The collected data was analysed for identifying, predicting and evaluating environmental impacts. The maximum anticipated impacts were assessed and based on these an environmental management plan has been drawn.
3.1 Meteorological Data A meteorological station was set up at JSW Plant Township. As per the monitored data, it is observed that wind was mostly blowing from East South East (ESE) and South East (SE). Overall, the predominant wind direction was found to be East South East (ESE), which prevailed for 19.17 % of the time, followed by South East (SE), which prevailed for 17.64 % of the time, followed by East (10.83 %); calm conditions prevailed for 8.38 % of the time. Wind speeds were in the range of 0.4 - 2 m/s. The air temperature ranged from 16.0 °C to 35.9°C (Avg.: 25°C). The maximum solar radiation was 700 W/m2. Total 26 mm of rainfall was recorded; there were 7 “rainy days”.
3.2 Ambient Air quality Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) was monitored at ten (10) monitoring stations. The results are compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The average values of PM10,PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3 and CO at all the monitoring stations were found within the respective permissible limit for Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Areas. The presence of Poly-aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) i.e. Benzo-a-pyerene (BaP) in particulate matter was analyzed and found within the norms. All the metals viz. Pb, Ni and As were found to be very low and found to be well within the norms.
3.3 Ambient noise levels Ambient noise levels were measured at ten (10) different Residential Areas in the buffer zone. Average Leq values of Noise levels at all locations were found to be within the relevant norms for residential areas except the night time values slightly exceeding norms at Talur & Basapur. Due to the proximity of roads and traffic during night time, sometimes values were recorded high at these places.
3.4 Water environment
Five surface water and fifteen ground water samples were collected and analysed. All the surface water quality results were within the norms for Class C. Kanaginahalla d/s of plant (SW4) water is suitable for “Propagation of Wildlife & Fisheries” (i.e. Class D) and “Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, and Controlled Waste Disposal” (i.e. Class E). The ground water quality at all monitoring stations were compared with drinking water norms IS:10500. At most of the locations, Calcium content and TDS values are exceeding the desirable limits, however, within the Permissible Limits. At Village Joga (GW4),Village Talur (GW5), Village Vaddu (GW6), Village Toranagallu (GW7) & Ground
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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Water near KTPCL crossing (GW15), total hardness is exceeding the “Permissible Limit” marginally. Magnesium content at GW4, GW5, GW7 and GW15 is exceeding the permissible limits. In general, Fluorides values are exceeding the desirable limits however within permissible limits. Concentration of nitrate is found to exceed the desirable limits at GW1, GW3, GW4, GW5, GW6, GW9 & GW11. At other locations nitrate is well within the desirable limits.
3.5 Soil Characteristics To assess the quality of soil in and around the plant, soil samples were collected from eight (8) locations for Physico-chemical analysis. The soil pH is in the range of 6.75-9.56,indicating alkaline nature of the soil. Conductivity ranged from 116.3 to 1169 μs/cmindicating normal nature of the soil with respect to severity of the salt content. The major nutrients (NPK) are not showing any major deviation among the tested soil samples indicating that there is no impact on nutrient contents of soil due to industrial activity. Calcium and Magnesium constitutes the bulk of exchangeable cations in the tested soil samples whereas levels of exchangeable sodium and potassium are relatively low.
3.6 Biological Environment The study area is located in Daroji valley formed by Sandur hills on south, copper mountains on east and cluster of small Daroji hills on the north side. The area under Bellary taluk is almost with widely scattered trees whereas major portions of Hospet and Sandur taluks are hilly. Forests in the area can be divided into two main divisions, dry deciduous and scrub forests. The deciduous forests are mostly situated in Sandur taluk at a distance of about 4-5 km from the site. Bellary and Hospet taluks have only scrub type of forests. The buffer zone boundary of the Daroji Bear sanctuary is about 6.7 km from the proposed expansion project centre. Due to low rainfall, the vegetation is rather open type and falls into distinct climatic formations - the South Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and the Deciduous Teak Pole Belt. The study area is undulating, the hillocks and slopes are either denuded of vegetation or with trees, most of the tree areas are private plantations, most of which are natural or otherwise replanted by mono-cultures of Teak, Eucalyptus, mango, etc. The floors of the plantations along the roads are mostly covered with Lantana sp. In some areas, there are sheer rocky cliffs, which are almost devoid of vegetation except small trees and shrubs growing in the cracks on the rock face. Agricultural lands occupy 41.9% of the study area (of which 4.5 % is crop land and 37.4% fallow land). Most of the agricultural land is irrigated through shallow tube-wells. The principal crops grown are maize, jowar, ragi, bajra, chillies, onions, garlic, cotton, sun-flower, arhar, Bengal gram, green gram, safflower and coriander. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), Neem (Azhadirachta indica) and Coconut (Cocos nucifera) trees are growing along the boundaries of the plots of agricultural land. There are no large tracts of dense forests due to low rainfall and poor soil cover. The only dense forest in the region, Donimalai R.F., is located on a very steep hill slope. Consequently there are no large herbivores and large carnivores which prey on large herbivores. In the study area, Hare, Jackals and foxes are seen adjacent to the rocky hills. Langurs and Bonnet Macaques are common in and around villages. Wild pigs are found in scrub jungle. The rocky hills have a number of caves and crevices, which are suitable for predators. Large mammals like Leopards & Sloth Bears are found in the forest areas away from the project site. There are two major water bodies in the study area; Taranagar (Narihalla) Dam and Daroji Kere. Taranagar dam is a small artificial reservoir ~6.75 km south-west of the steel plant, whereas Daroji Kere is a large natural water-body ~ 3 km north-east of the plant.
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 Ambient Air Quality
The prediction of Ground level concentrations (GLC) of pollutants emitted from the proposed stacks have been carried out using AERMOD Air Quality Simulation model released by USEPA. The GLCs has been predicted over a 25 km X 25 km area with the location of the BF gas Holder near EMD as the center. GLCs have been calculated at every 500 m grid point over the Complex Terrain.Since at present the plant is presently operating with only 12 MTPA, in order to study the ground level concentrations in future scenario and to predict the impact on the ambient air quality due to the increase in pollution load during expansion and introduction of new units,additional emission from all upcoming units from 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA has been considered.The maximum GLCs for each grid point were predicted with respect to pollutants PM10, SO2and NOx. The maximum predicted value of fugitive emissions due to material handling is obtained within the raw material yard itself and Fugitive emissions from roads. Additionally, JSW is also proposing to setup pipe conveyor system as alternate means of transportation of iron ore fines from mines to plant which will further improve the baseline AAQ. GLC values are predicted for the same and the predicted values at individual monitoring stations are super imposed on existing C98 AAQ data & found values are within the norms. Several pollution control equipment such as ESPs/ Bag filters in stacks, fugitive emission control systems, dust suppression and dust Extraction systems while handling of raw materials etc. shall be provided in the proposed new units to limit PM levels <30 mg/Nm3
and other air emissions within permissible limits. 4.2 Ambient Noise
No impact on ambient noise levels are envisaged due to proposed expansion as acoustic enclosures, hoods, laggings and screens shall be provided in noise prone areas to the extent possible so that the sound pressure level in working areas are restricted below 85 dB(A) for 8 hours duty. Whenever this is not practicable, administrative and personnel protection measures like provision of rotation of workers to minimize exposure time as well as provision of ear muffs to workers exposed to high noise areas are envisaged.
4.3 Water No additional fresh water allocation is envisaged for the proposed expansion plan. Water used for services and other losses will be met through recycling of the effluents being generated by various other units of the Plant. Thus, no impact on existing water regime is envisaged. The effluents generated from these units will be recycled and reused utilizing the existing systems. A new 300 m3/h ZLD Plant shall be installed at Coke ovens to treat treated waste water from BOD Plant. Two RO Plants (500 m3/h each) shall also be installed, one near OBP and another near SMS-4.
4.4 Land use As the proposed expansion will be within the premises of the existing steel plant and no additional land will be acquired for the project, no impact on the land use is expected.
4.5 Ecology The proposed modernization and setting up of new project units will be carried out within the premises of the existing steel plant. No additional land will be acquired for the project. The area earmarked for the proposed project units are presently lying vacant. No impact on
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ecological environment is envisaged. 4.6 Additional Management Practices
To ameliorate the adverse impacts of the project and for scientific development of the local environment, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is prepared. To supplement the existing underground water table and to reduce the fresh water consumption for the proposed project, JSW will provide rain water harvesting system for all new units. JSW is committed to develop green belt in and around its existing plant. JSW has planted 17,76,667 trees so far. At present green belt and plantations cover 2250 acres (i.e. 29%) of the total plant area. Additional, 434 acres of plantations has been carried out in the nearby areas by Forest Department making a total of 34.6%.JSWSL has undertaken to improve the vegetation on the sparsely vegetated hills surrounding the plant. Due to the low and erratic rainfall and poor soil cover the vegetation is sparse and comprises mostly of xerophytic species. Utilizing the treated sewage water, plantation is being carried out over those degraded hills. Several clean technologies have been implemented by JSW in the existing plant. Same shall be carried over for expansion units also. In addition to convention methods, JSW has implemented the following-Air
Best Practices in line with European Union best available technologiesHigh efficiency ESPs/ Bag filters in Pellet Plant (PM-< 10 mg/nm3) MEROS system in Sinter Plants. (PM-< 10 mg/nm3, Waste heat recycle and recovery) SOPRECO in Coke Ovens for fugitive emission reduction CAAQMS at 5 locations and CEMS in all major stacks.
Water Zero Liquid discharge from Plant operations.Upto 45000 m3/day of waste water recycling. Latest technologies like ZLD, Ceramic membrane, MBR, MBBR, RO, etc. Innovative CO2 injection technology for LD gas cleaning.
Solid Waste Micro-pellet plant (MPP), Mill scale Briquetting plant (MSB), Slag sand plant, P S Ball plant, SSRP plant and Waste-to-wealth plant for Iron recoveryRecovery of unburnt carbon in BF/COREX flue dustSteam box technology for LD stag treatmentSteel Slag as Soil conditioner
Energy Conservation Reduction of flare loss to <1% Waste heat recovery from SMS3 EAF Waste heat recovery from Sinter Plant cooler Waste heat recovery from Coke Oven CDQ Waste energy recovery from BF TRT Utilizing excess by-product gases for power generation in CPP.
4.7 Occupational Safety & Health Plan Safety is a prime concern for JSW. The plant has a dedicated “Safety and Fire Services Department” headed by General Manager (Safety & Fire Services). He is assisted by the Dy General Manager (Safety & Fire Services).There are around 40 Safety officers under him to
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look after the safety activities in all the departments. This department regularly scrutinizes, supervises and ensures implementation of safe working practices in various departments of the company. Safety Department conducts Safety Training Programmes for all regular employees / contractual workers of JSW at various levels. Special Training Programmes by external safety experts on various topics are being conducted on different topics.JSW has dedicated safety department at the corporate level headed by Sr Vice President (Health & Safety) who monitors and guides the safety Promotional, fire and Occupational Health Services activities undertaken at different steel Plants/Units/Stockyards.
4.8 Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Environmental Responsibility The policy of JSW towards social welfare & community development aims at strengthening the bond between the project / station authorities and the local population in the vicinity of JSW Steel plant. In line with this policy, JSW at the existing project area has been carrying out number of community welfare activities. The expenditure towards CSR activities for the year 2020-21 was around Rs 46 Cr. As part of corporate environmental responsibility, JSW will keep the financial provisions on various focus areas as identified by the issues raised during Public hearing and other community development projects. Fund allocation towards addressing Public Hearing Issues would be about Rs 40.97 Cr.
5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Alternative technologies for all the units have been taken into consideration and after sufficient reasoning suitable technologies have been chosen.
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME (EMP) To ensure the effective implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, elaborate arrangements are already in place for monitoring of various environmental parameters. Environmental aspects to be monitored include drainage systems, water quality, emissions and air quality, noise pollution, solid/hazardous waste utilization, green belt development, housekeeping & occupational health.
7.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan
Hazard Identification and Risk assessment (HIRA) was carried out for the additional facilities envisaged in the expansion project of JSW. The major additional hazardous facilities envisaged in the expansion project are a BF gas and BOF gas holder of 1 lakh m3 capacity each along with associated pipelines. The primary hazards identified due to these facilities were fire and explosion as well as toxic dispersion effects due to release of BF/BOF gases from leaks or rupture of these storage vessels and/or associated pipelines. The results of MCA analysis indicates a maximum fire hazard distance of 95 m in case of complete failure of BOF gas holder resulting in a fireball and 22 m in case of new pipelines for causing significant damage due to thermal radiation. Significant damage due to Explosion is estimated to have effects upto a distance of 178 m due to BOF gas holder failure and upto 85 m due to rupture of new pipelines. The toxic effect of BFG and BOFG (attributed to CO in the gases) is estimated to have a fatal effect upto 87m from the BOF gas holder while the fatal toxic zone for the new pipelines was estimated to be upto 30 m. The proposed facilities along with existing hazardous facilities of JSW Steel plant, Toranagallu were also analysed for Domino effects (secondary hazardous events triggered due to new facilities). The analysis indicates no probability of a Domino effect due to the cumulative presence of the proposed as well as existing hazardous facilities at JSWSL.
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All hazards identified are estimated to be contained within the plant premises and have low probability of extending beyond plant boundary into any nearby settlements. The Individual risks as well as Societal risks for the proposed project were estimated to be within the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) criteria. JSW SL is already having a well-documented Onsite Emergency Plan for their existing plant covering all the chemicals / gases handled. The same shall be extended for the proposed expansion also. The risk assessment for the proposed facilities indicates that the existing acceptable risks can also be minimized to negligible levels by effective implementation of preventive and mitigative measures with vigilant, continuous watch for defects/failures of the gas holders as well as associated pipework, as incorporated in the safe work procedures of JSWSL’s Onsite Emergency plan.
7.2 Socio-Economic Study Socio-economic survey was undertaken in all the villages identified in the study area. The unit of population like, Literate, illiterate, employed, unemployed, old age, youths, males and females were included in the survey. A need based socio economic impact assessment of the study area has been done starting with scoping of issues related to potential significance like education, health, drinking water facility, employment and income etc. The baseline condition of the area has been profiled by various socio economic indicators including availability of educational and health infrastructure around the study area. The information gathered by the analysis of primary and secondary data has been used for identifying possible socio economic impacts. Information based on primary data reveals that JSW has constructed various well designed Model high schools including accommodation with all necessary facilities. Also in the field of health JSW has made an impactful contribution. The electricity supply in the study area is satisfactory. JSW has a significant role in developing drinking water facilities around the project area. Various secondary sources of central and state government related to the socio economic components has also been assessed for the analysis of current socio economic condition of the area and it also reveals that the JSW is filling the gaps by various developmental activities under its CSR initiatives. The proposed development has no adverse impact over the socio economic environment of the area. Although it will lead to generation of employment and income and in raising the standard of living of people around the project area.
7.3 Public Hearing Environmental Public hearing for the project was conducted on 08/01/2021. Notice of EPH was made through state level newspapers namely Prajavani (Kannada) and The New Indian Express (English) on 07-12-2020 & in the local Newspaper namely “E Namma Kannada Nadu” on 10-12-2020. EPH commenced under the Chairmanship of the Sri P. S. Manjunatha, KAS (Sr Scale), Additional Deputy Commissioner & Additional District Magistrate, Ballari District on 08-01-2021 at 11.00 AM at the proposed project site. 47 number of public representation were made verbally during the meeting. An additional 323 number of written statements were received during the meeting as well as at KSPCB. Most of the people (~88.4%) showed their support for the project. A total of Rs. 40.97 Crores shall be allocated by JSW towards addressal of Public Hearing Issues for development in peripheral villages.
8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS The proposed expansion will increase steel production which will contribute to achieving National Mission for Steel Production of 300 MTPA by the year 2030. The expanded project will generate substantial revenue for the state and central exchequers both directly as well
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as from downstream industries. This will also will increase the availability of domestically produced high quality steel for Indian consumers. The new production units will have more technologically advanced pollution control systems which will have lower specific pollution. The new large capacity pellet plant is being built in lieu of Sinter Plants 5 & 6, to reduce pollution from sintering process. Several hundred people will be employed directly at the construction site. Additional indirect employment will be generated to provide services to the construction workers. However this employment generation will be temporary lasting only during the construction period. The project during the operation phase is likely to directly employ additional 1200 people and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly (i.e. in supporting services and downstream industries). Direct and indirect employment will give a boost to the local economy. It is expected that a significant proportion of the money earned by the additionally employed people will be spent locally which will boost the local economy. Further, JSW is making major contributions for development of social infrastructure in the area, such as improvement of roads, improvements of health care facilities, improvement of education facilities and contribution to social and cultural events etc. The same shall continue.
9.0 EMP- ORGANISATIONAL SET UP AND IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT JSW has given maximum importance for adopting latest state-of-the-art technologies for keeping the pollution to minimum levels. A separate Environment Management Division (EMD) was set up along with an Environmental Laboratory with latest monitoring instruments. The EMD also co-ordinates with other departments like Occupational Health, Safety Management, Project Engineering, Horticulture, Social Welfare, CSR Department, Water Supply Department etc. and also do the liaison work with external agencies like State & Central Pollution Control Boards and JSW Corporate Office. JSW has installed continuous online stack monitoring systems in all major stacks of the plant and provision of the same has been kept for the upcoming units. Also ambient air monitoring stations have been setup at five locations around the plant. Online effluent quality systems have also been installed at strategic location. The data from these systems are constantly monitored through MIS by individual Unit Environmental Nodal officers along with EMD and any irregularity noted is immediately communicated to the respective unit heads for investigation and immediate corrective action.
10.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION In the design phase of the Project, EIA was done to assess the possible impacts of the proposed Expansion of JSW from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA. In the plant design itself, latest state-of-art technology has been envisaged so as to achieve the desired air emissions and noise levels from plant operation levels. All the existing as well as new proposed facilities have been designed for “Zero Water Discharge”. Further, all generated solid waste will be either recycled back into the steel plant operations or sold in open market for further use in cement making, road making etc. Primary and secondary data were used to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The introduction of state-of-art technology (including the technological mitigation measures) during the design has limited the associated environmental impacts of the Project. The implementation and monitoring of effectiveness of the environmental mitigation measures during the operation phase will be done by the Environmental Management
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Department of JSW. The proposed project brings the socio-economic development of the region.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The present report is an EIA/EMP report for the proposed Expansion of Integrated Steel Plant of JSW Steel Limited from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA. The report is prepared as per the procedure specified in 14th September 2006 Notification of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India and subsequent amendments thereto.
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
In pursuance of Government of India policy vide Environmental (Protection) Act 1986, new projects or expansion of existing plant necessitates statutory prior environmental clearance in accordance with the objectives of National Environmental Policy (NEP) as approved by the Union Cabinet on 18th May, 2006 and MoEFCC, EIA Notification dated 14.09.06, by preparing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. In view of the above, the EIA report has been prepared taking into consideration the requirement and guidelines of statutory bodies and JSW’s requirement.
The objective of the EIA study report is to take stock of the prevailing quality of environment, to assess the impacts of proposed industrial activity on surrounding environment and to plan appropriate environmental control measures to minimise adverse impacts and to maximise beneficial impacts of proposed project. The following major objectives have been considered:
Assess the existing status of environment. Assess the impacts due to the proposed project. Suggest pollution control and ameliorative measures to minimise the impacts. Prepare an action plan for implementation of suggested ameliorative measures. Suggest a monitoring programme to assess the efficacy of the various adopted environmental control measures. Assess financial considerations for suggested environmental control plans. Clearances from statutory authorities
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
1.2.1 PROJECT PROPONENT 1
M/s JSW Steel, formerly known as Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Ltd. (JVSL), is a flag ship company of Jindal group of industries. This integrated steel plant, located at Toranagallu, Dist. Bellary, Karnataka, is currently the largest, most modern, and technologically efficient, eco-friendly integrated steel plant in India. JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is currently rated as the sixth best integrated steel plant in the world. Following backward integration, JSW Steel started its operation in 1997 by commissioning HSM-1. The following is the chronology of various phases of its expansion from 1.25 MTPA in 1999 to 12 MTPA by 2016
• 1.25 MTPA plant commissioned in 1999 • 1.57 MTPA plant commissioned in 2001• 2.50 MTPA plant commissioned in 2004
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• 4.0 MTPA plant commissioned in 2006 • 7.0 MTPA (Phase-1 of 10 MTPA) commissioned in 2009 • 10 MTPA (Phase-2 of 10 MTPA) commissioned in 2011
12 Mtpa ( Phase-1 of 16 Mtpa) Commissioned in 2016 16 Mtpa (Phase-2 of 16 Mtpa) Under execution
1.2.2 THE PROJECT
Over the years, JSWSL has grown from a crude steel capacity of 1.2 MTPA in 1999 to 10 MTPA by 2011. Currently, JSWSL is implementing its expansion plan of enhancing crude steel capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA approved by MoEFCC vide environment clearance J-11011/489/2009 lA-II(I) dated 01st October 2015 and subsequent amendments in 9th June 2016 and 29th May 2018 (Annexure-1.1 and Annexure-1.2). Some of the facilities which were originally belonging to JSWSL were developed as new entities with respective core expertise and the environment clearance was transferred to these companies vide amendment dated 22nd Jan 2018 (Annexure-1.3).2
JSW Steel, Vijayanagar currently has an installed capacity of 12 MTPA crude steel. During 2017-18, the crude steel production was 11.4 MTPA. As a part of its expansion program to enhance the capacity to 16 MTPA, JSW Steel is in the process of setting up additional facilities which will take the crude steel capacity to 13 MTPA by Dec 2019.
The original proposal of expansion of crude steel capacity at Vijayanagar from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA primarily involved setting up of two 3.0 MTPA Blast furnaces similar in specification to the existing BF 3 & 4 units which were set up during the expansion of the steel plant from 4.0 MTPA to 10.0 MTPA. However, the capacity enhancement from 10 MTPA to 13 MTPA is being realised by upgradation of existing BF-1 and planned upgradation of existing BF-3 to country’s largest blast furnace of 5339 m3 BF. Prior amendment in EC for the same was accorded by MoEFCC. The remaining 3 MTPA of hot metal was proposed to be obtained from the new upcoming BF5 of 4100 m3.
Keeping in view of the advantages of larger blast furnaces and JSW Steel’s own expertise developed over the years in operating large blast furnaces, it is now being proposed to install another large blast furnace (BF5) of 5339 m3 in place of 4100 m3
blast furnace proposed in the original project of expansion of capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA.
In addition to the above , expansion/reconfiguration of earlier proposed Sinter Plants, Steel Melting Shop, Rolling Mills and associated auxiliary facilities along with installation of a new Pellet Plant, rebar & section mill, Cold Rolling mill and Oxygen Plant are proposed.
With these major proposed change, together with optimization of existing and proposed facilities, the production capacity of liquid steel shall increase from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA.
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1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY & REGION
1.3.1 IMPORTANCE OF THE PROJECT3
In 2017-18, production of crude steel was about 102.2 MTPA in the country with a growth of approximately 5.5% over 2016-17. India’s per capita steel consumption is 61 kg, much lower than the global average of 208 kg. India’s consumption of finished steel products has grown by 3.4 per cent in 2017-18 compared with 2016-17. With some of the measures taken by the Government, India has become a net exporter of steel products.
Indian economy is rapidly growing with key focus on infrastructure and construction sector. Several initiatives mainly, affordable housing, expansion of railway networks, development of domestic shipbuilding industry, opening of defence sector for private participation, and the anticipated growth in the automobile sector, are expected to create significant demand for steel in the country.
Major factors which carry the potential of raising the per capita steel consumption in the country are listed below: • Infrastructure improvement initiatives, such as ‘Smart Cities project’, 'Housing for All
by 2022', ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)’, • Manufacturing growth driven by Make-in-India initiative, • Encouraging use of Made in India steel for various projects and levying of anti-
dumping duties on certain steel products from Brazil, Russia, China, Korea, Japan and Indonesia.
• National Mineral Development Corporation expected to increase the iron ore production favouring steel production
• Emergence of the rural market for steel buoyed by projects like MGNREGS, development of ‘Rurban Clusters’ under the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, among others.
As per the National steel policy (NSP) 2017, in order to achieve expected demand of 300 MT and per capita consumption of 160 kg of finished steel by 2030-31, steel demand would need to grow at a CAGR of around 7-7.5 per cent during the period against a CAGR of 3.5 per cent-4 per cent over the last 5 years. This would mean that capacity additions planned by most of the major steel players need to come on stream in next few years.
As per NSP 2017, it is aimed to domestically produce value added steel-products with focus on exploiting the existing iron ore deposits. These factors would emphasize on the need for the installation of the proposed projects.
1.3.2 ALTERNATIVE SITES CONSIDERED
The expansion of crude steel capacity is being planned by upgrading capacity of existing blast furnaces during their capital repair along with the installation of a 4.5 MTPA large capacity blast furnace in place of a smaller furnace of 3.0 MTPA. For this proposal No
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alternative site was examined as this is a brown field expansion, within the available land area and utilizing existing infrastructure.
1.3.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT4
JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is located at Toranagallu, Sandur Taluk, Bellary district in the state of Karnataka. The existing integrated steel plant of JSW Steel limited is situated between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude. The steel plant is located at a distance of 29 km from Bellary, 33 km from Hospet and about 340 km from Bangalore by road. Nearest railway station to the steel plant is Toranagallu. Broad gauge railway lines between Guntakal and Hubli are passing through this station. Nearest Airport is Jindal-Vidyanagar Airport. The eastern port of Chennai is 460 km and western port of Goa is 430 km.
The salient features of the proposed project site and its environmental sensitivity is briefed in Table 1.1 below.
Table 1.1 Salient Features of Project Site & its Environmental Sensitivity Sn Particulars Description
1. Project Location Toranagallu Village, Sandur Taluk, Bellary Dist Karnataka
2. Geographical Coordinates (Lat. &Long.)
15° 9'21.31"N to 15°12'7.68"N (Lat.)76°37'4.75" to 76°44'1.93"E (Long.)
3. Survey of India (SOI) Toposheet Reference
D43E11, D43E12, D43E15 & D43E16
4. Topography of project site Plain, barren landAltitude: 475 m to 540 m above MSL
5. Climatic conditions Avg. annual rainfall: 499.5 mmAnnual Temperature: 12.3°C to 42.7°C
6. Land details
No additional land is required. Land required for expansion is within the existing plant boundary. The proposed project will come up on 450 acres of land currently within the existing integrated steel plant complex.
7. Water requirementWater requirements of the proposed project will be met from the existing system. No fresh allocation is called for.
8. Power requirement
The estimated power requirement of the plant will be about 100 MW. Construction power of about 5 MW is proposed to be arranged through existing power plant network of the company. Balance if required will be sourced from JSWEL
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY9. Nearest State/National Highway NH-63 (N)10. Nearest Railway station Toranagallu (~2.1 km, N)11. Nearest commercial airport Vidyanagar Airport (~3.5 km, SW)
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Sn Particulars Description
12.Ecologically sensitive areas (Wild Life Sanctuary National Park / Biosphere Reserve etc.)
The Daroji Bear sanctuary is located within 10 kms from the proposed facilities
13. RF / PF in Project Site None within the Project Site.
14. RF / PF In Study Area
Joga Reserved Forest (RF)Sandur Reserved Forest (RF) Donimalai Reserved Forest (RF) Kodalu Reserved Forest (RF) Chikkantapur Reserved Forest (RF) Toranagallu Reserved Forest (RF) Daroji Reserved Forest (RF) Billakallu Reserved Forest (RF)
15. Nearest River / Dam Daroji Reservoir ~3.5 km (N)Narihalla Dam, ~ 5.0 km (S)
16. Seismic Zone Zone 2 (Low Damage Risk Zone) as per Seismic Zone India Map
17. Densely populated or built-up area Bellary Town, ~30km (E)18. Land Acquisition & R&R Issue No R&R issues.
19. Defence InstallationsOn the southern side of the plant, there exists a patch of land on the hillocks which is under the control of Defense Ministry.
The proposed project area is mostly vacant with scattered patched of Leucaena leucocephala and the general topography of the area is plain with slight undulation. This area was used for dumping of soil & debris generated during levelling the area during initial construction of the steel plant.
The location map (index map) is shown in Fig. 1.1. The location of the existing plant overlaid on Survey of India Toposheets is shown in Fig. 1.2. The GPS locations of corners of the proposed site are given in Table 1.2. The location of Daroji Bear sanctuary along with project site is shown in Fig 1.3. The project site marked on Google Earth is shown in Fig. 1.4. Also the study area covering 10 km radius around the project area is shown on Toposheet in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/01.5 Site photographs of the same are shown in Fig. 1.5.
TABLE 1.2: GPS COORDINATES OF THE PROPOSED UNITS 6
Sl.No. Units
Point ref(As given in Figure 1.4)
Latitude Longitude
1.BF5, SMS4, HSM3 and
Oxygen Plant Area
A 15°11'14.70"N 76°40'32.97"EB 15°11'14.69"N 76°41'8.08"EC 15°11'8.20"N 76°41'19.85"ED 15°10'21.67"N 76°40'54.32"EE 15°10'43.34"N 76°40'14.49"E
2. SMS4, WRM2 & LCP F 15°11'1.96"N 76°40'8.31"E 5 Standard TOR point 4(ii)L 6 Standard TOR point 4(iii)M
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Sl.No. Units
Point ref(As given in Figure 1.4)
Latitude Longitude
G 15°10'58.24"N 76°40'15.01"EH 15°10'41.81"N 76°40'5.47"EI 15°10'49.32"N 76°39'57.92"E
3. Pellet Plant 3
J 15°10'29.79"N 76°41'8.86"EK 15°10'21.84"N 76°41'23.54"EL 15°10'14.91"N 76°41'19.33"EM 15°10'22.72"N 76°41'5.12"E
4. CRM 3
N 15°11'58.95"N 76°39'7.94"EO 15°11'48.39"N 76°39'28.10"EP 15°11'37.61"N 76°39'21.98"EQ 15°11'48.49"N 76°39'1.43"E
5. Sinter Plant 5
R 15°10'56.82"N 76°37'55.13"ES 15°10'47.85"N 76°38'11.27"ET 15°10'46.78"N 76°38'10.76"EU 15°10'49.39"N 76°38'5.83"EV 15°10'46.77"N 76°38'4.26"EW 15°10'51.25"N 76°37'56.26"E
6. Ash Pond
X 15° 9'16.18"N 76°43'33.69"EY 15° 9'5.69"N 76°43'53.98"EZ 15° 9'2.20"N 76°43'50.17"E
AA 15° 9'5.47"N 76°43'36.50"EAB 15° 9'12.40"N 76°43'32.00"E
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FIG 1.1: LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE (INDEX MAP)
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Figure 1.5 – Photographs of Project Site8
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1.3.4 NATURE & TYPE OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project is a brown field expansion project involving the expansion of crude steel capacity of the integrated steel plant of JSW steel at Vijayanagar from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA, within the existing land area available with JSW Steel. The increase in capacity is being planned by installation of large capacity Blast furnace and improvement in productivity in some of the existing manufacturing facilities, with consequent reduction in overall pollution.
The proposed project falls under Category ‘A’ (Sl.No. 3 (a) of Schedule: "Primary and Secondary Ferrous Metallurgical Industries") of the “List of projects or activities requiring prior Environmental Clearance” of MoEF&CC notification dated 14th Sept., 2006 and its subsequent amendments with regard to Environment Protection (Rules), 1986.
1.3.5 SIZE OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project after its completion will facilitate production of 18.0 MTPA of crude steel along with value added long and flat steel products to meet the increasing demand of the customers and country’s infrastructure development. The proposed facilities will be set up in an area of about 450 acres within the existing steel plant complex.
The changes or additional facilities proposed in the expansion and optimization being carried out in the 16 MTPA units in the propose project to produce 18 MTPA of crude steel and associated finished products are given in Table 1.3 below.
Table 1.3: Proposed changes in Plant Configure for 18 MTPA StageSl. Facility Capacity Remarks1. Pellet Plant-3 in place of Sinter Plants 6 of 5.75 MTPA 6.8 MTPA Additional
2. Sinter Plants 6 5.75 MTPA Not considered
3. Sinter Plant 5 of 2.3 MTPA in place of SP-5 of 1.75 MTPA 2.3 MTPA Additional 0.55
MTPA
4. Blast Furnace-5 of 5500 m3 volume (in place of 4019 m3) 4.5 MTPA Additional 1.5 MTPA
5. SMS-4 Larger size BOFs(2X200t to 2X350t) 5.8 MTPA Additional 2.2 MTPA
6. Zero Power Furnace(in place of 1.2 MTPA EAF) 1.5 MTPA No change in capacity
7. Hot Strip Mill-3 (enhancement from 3.6 to 5.0 MTPA) 5.0 MTPA Additional1.4 MTPA
8. Bar & Rod Mill-2 1.0 MTPA New9. Wire Rod Mill -2 1.2 MTPA New10. Cold Rolling Mill-3 2.3 MTPA New
11. Oxygen Plant 1 x 2060 tpd2X2200 tpd New
12. Ash Pond for Gypsum (FGD) and bottom ash 1 unit -
13. Relocation of Ore Beneficiation Plant OBP-1 to near OBP-2 - No change in overall
capacity
14. Shifting of OBP-1 dry process to wet Process - No change in overall capacity
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The further details of the above units are addressed in chapter 2.
1.3.6 INDUSTRIES WITHIN 10 KM RADIUS OF THE PLANT9
Major industries located within 10 km distance are mentioned in Table 1.4 below:
TABLE 1.4: INDUSTRIES LOCATED WITHIN 10 KM RADIUS OF THE PROJECT
Sl.No. Name of Industry
Distance & direction from
Plant Boundary
Type of Industry
1. Bellary Thermal Power Station 1.5 km, NE Thermal Power Plant2. Jindal Saw Limited 100 m, E Steel Re-rolling3. Minera Steel & Power Pvt Ltd 100 m, E Pellet Plant4. MPIL 3 km, SE Steel Re-rolling5. Jai Raj Ispat Limited 9.5 km, E Iron & Steel6. Hindusthan Ispat Pvt Ltd 8.5 km, E Iron & Steel7. PGM Ferro Steels 6.5 km, E Iron & Steel8. ECPL Inside Boundary Coal By-products9. JSW Energy Limited Inside Boundary Thermal Power Plant10. JSW Cements Limited Inside Boundary Cement Plant11. JSW Infrastructure Ltd Inside Boundary Infrastructure12. JSW Paints Ltd Inside Boundary Paint
13. Donimalai Iron Ore Mine (NMDC) 9.5 km, S Mining
14. Ubbalagundi Iron Ore Mines 9.5 km, S Mining
15. Timmappanagudi Iron Ore Mines 9 km, SW Mining
16. TMPL (B.I.O.M) 5 km, S Mining17. Hothur Ispat Pvt Ltd 7 km, E Iron & Steel18. Scan Ispat Pvt Ltd 7 km, E Iron & Steel19. Agarwal Sponge Iron 7 km, E Iron & Steel20. Rayen Steels 7 km, E Iron & SteelSource: Google Earth Imagery, Wikimapia and Observations made during survey of study area
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1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY
JSW had submitted the application for TOR along with the Form-I as per the guidelines laid down by MoEF&CC for conducting environmental studies specified in Notification dated 14.09.06.
Based on the information provided by JSW, the proposal was considered in the 33rd
meeting of EAC (Industry-I Sector) held during 9th to 11th July 2018. The Committee recommended for a site visit by a subcommittee of the EAC. Accordingly, site visit was conducted during 20-23rd August, 2018.
Based on the report submitted by sub-committee, the Terms of Reference (TOR) were issued during the 35th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) held during 17th to 18th
September, 2018 for preparation of EIA/EMP report for Expansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka. The TOR letter is attached as Annexure 1.4.
1.5 BASIC DATA GENERATION, FIELD STUDIES AND DATA COLLECTION
This report has been prepared on the basis of one full season baseline environmental data monitored during December’18 – February’19 (winter season) by field study. The data includes meteorological conditions, ambient air quality, noise, water quality, soil quality and Traffic density. Site survey has been conducted for studying the flora and fauna, socio-economic conditions including public perception survey, land use, hydrology, geology, ecology etc. Additional secondary information is also collected from several agencies and departments, both under State and Central Governmentspertaining to above.
The collected data have been analysed in detail for identifying, predicting and evaluating the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The maximum anticipated impacts on environment are assessed and suitable environmental management plan has been suggested. Project related data present in the report is collected from various FRs/PFRs/DPRs /Engineering drawings and other technical documents provided by JSW Ltd.
1.6 REPORT COVERAGE
This report contains information on the existing environment and evaluates the predicted environmental and socio-economic impacts of the proposed plant. A detailed coverage of background environmental quality, pollution sources, anticipated environmental impacts (including socio-economic impacts) and mitigation measures, environmental monitoring programme, additional studies, project benefits, environmental monitoring plan and all related aspects have been covered in this report. The report including this Introductionchapter contains:
Project DescriptionDescription of the Environment Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Analysis of Alternatives
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Environmental Monitoring Program Additional Studies: o Risk Assessment Studies o Social Impact Assessment o Public Consultation Project Benefits Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Summary & Conclusion Disclosure of Consultant engaged
1.7 REFERENCES
1. EIA Notification of MoEFCC dated 14th September 2006 & its subsequent amendments. 2. Pre-Feasibility Report for expansion of JSW Steel from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA prepared by
JSW. 3. EC Letter no J-11011/489/2009 lA-II(I) dated 01st October 2015 and subsequent
amendments in 9th June 2016 and 29th May 2018 4. TOR Letter no J-11011/489/2009 lA-II(I) dated 09th October 2018. 5. IS 5182 6. Integrated Iron & Steel Plant Standards 2012 7. NAAQS Monitoring & Analysis Guidelines 8. APHA Edition 21st
9. “Flora of Karnataka” by B.D. Sharma, N.P. Singh, R.S. Raghavan, U.R. Deshpande; Pub. Botanical Survey of India, 1984
10. Working Plan of Forest Division Ballary. 11. “Failure Rate and Event Data for use within Risk Assessments”, 2019 by HSE12. Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSL 13. General Layout of JSWSL 14. Toposheet nos. D43E11, D43E12, D43E15 and D43E16 15. Resourcesat-2A, Sensor-LISS-IV; Path-99, Row-62, Date of Pass: 27 Mar 2019
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
JSW Steel, Vijayanagar currently has an installed capacity of 12 MTPA crude steel. During 2017-18, the crude steel production was 11.4 MTPA. As a part of its expansion program to enhance the capacity to 16 MTPA, JSW Steel is in the process of setting up additional facilities which will take the crude steel capacity to 13 MTPA by Dec 2019 and 16 MTPA by Dec 2021.
JSW Steel Limited is now proposing for further enhancing the crude steel production capacity from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA. For this, JSW is proposing for modifications in the capacity and configuration of some production facilities (which were proposed to be installed in EC for 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA Expansion plan viz- BF, BOF, EAF, HSM, etc) and installation of new facilities (Pellet Plant, BRM, WRM and Cold Rolling complex).
2.2 TYPE OF PROJECT & LOCATION OF PROJECT
JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is located at Toranagallu, Sandur Taluk, Bellary district in the state of Karnataka. The existing integrated steel plant of JSW Steel limited is situated between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude.
The proposed project is a brown field expansion project involving the expansion of crude steel capacity of the integrated steel plant, within the existing land area available with JSW Steel. The increase in capacity is being planned by installation of large capacity Blast furnace and improvement in productivity in some of the existing manufacturing facilities, with consequent reduction in overall pollution.
The above proposal involves expansion/reconfiguration of earlier proposed Sinter Plants,Blast Furnaces, Steel Melting Shop, Rolling Mills and associated auxiliary facilities along with installation of a new Pellet Plant, rebar & section mill, Cold Rolling mill and Oxygen Plant.The production of liquid steel shall increase from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA.
These proposed changes in plant configuration shall take place within the premises of existing Steel Plant which is coming under “Metallurgical Industries” falls under Category ‘A’ [Sl. No. 3(a) of Schedule: “List of projects or activities requiring prior environmental clearance”] in connection with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2.3 EXISTING PLANT DETAILS1
JSW Steel Ltd is currently having overall production capacity of 12 MTPA of crude steel. The finished products include Pig iron, HR coils, Wire rods, rebars, pipes & cold rolled/ galvanized sheets.
Iron ore (lumps and fines) is being obtained from Iron Ore Mines located near Bellary, Hospet and Chitradurga. The ore fines are sintered/pelletized in a sinter/pellet plants. Metallurgical coal (Imported) is charged into Coke Ovens to produce coke, which is charged in Blast Furnaces along with Iron ore, sinter, pellet and fluxes.
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The hot metal from blast furnaces is taken in ladles/Torpedo Ladle to LD Convertors where high purity oxygen is blown into the hot metal to convert it into steel. The liquid steel produced in LD Convertors is cast into blooms & billets through Continuous Casting route which are fed to various mill to make long products. In case of non-availability of SMS, Hot Metal is cast into Pig Iron. JSW is also having DRI- Electric Arch furnace route. However, JSW projects ltd supplies solid metallic iron to JSW and it will be charged EAF of JSW. After further refining it will be cast in continuous casting machine.
Gases evolved in Coke Oven, Blast Furnace and LD Convertors are cleaned in respective Gas Cleaning Plant. The cleaned coke oven gas, blast furnace gas and LD Gas are used either singly or mixed together as fuel in various shops. Gas Holders are provided for each of these gases to control supply pressure.
Auxiliary units include four Captive Power Plants (CPP), two units having both coal and gas as fuel and remaining entirely gas based. BF slag is granulated and sold. Slag from SMS I and II are weathered naturally/mechanically for utilization in construction activities and all waste materials of metallurgical value are recycled.
Iron ore fines obtained from mines are beneficiated to improve FE content and formed into iron ore aggregates. Fines of Iron Ore, Fluxes, Coke etc. are fed to sintering plant to produce sinter. Iron & steel scrap generated at the plant are recycled in the SMS. Tar sludge and sludge from the ETP attached to the Coke Oven & Byproducts Plant are mixed with the coking coal and fed to the coke ovens. Process flow along with material balance is given Fig 2.1.
The details of existing plant configuration and status of progress of development of various units in the ongoing expansion is given in Table 2.1. The flowsheet of manufacturing steel is shown in Fig-2.1.
Table 2.1 : Existing plant configuration and progress of development of various units under 10-16 MTPA Expansion
Sl. Plant Unit Capacity Status1. Ore
beneficiationPlant
OBP-1 1 X 4.5 MTPA OperationalProposed for relocation to
OBP-2OBP-2 1X 2.5 MTPA
1X 5.0 MTPA1 X 7.5 MTPA
Operational
2. Coke Oven CO1 (NR) 0.64 MTPA DismantlingCO2 (NR) 0.64 MTPA Dismantling
CO3 1.5 MTPA OperationalCO4 2 MTPA OperationalCO5 3 MTPA Under ConstructionCO6 1.5 MTPA Yet to be installed
3. Sinter Plants SP1 2.3 MTPA OperationalSP2 2.3 MTPA OperationalSP3 5.75 MTPA OperationalSP4 2.3 MTPA OperationalSP5 1.75 MTPA Not yet installed
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Sl. Plant Unit Capacity StatusNow proposed to be installed as 2.3 MTPA
SP6 5.75 MTPA Not yet installedTo be replaced with Pellet
Plant 3 of 6.8 MTPA4. Pellet Plants PP1 5 MTPA Operational
PP2 5 MTPA Operational5. Hot Metal-
COREXCOREX 1 0.8 MTPA OperationalCOREX 2 0.8 MTPA Operational
6. Hot Metal-Blast Furnace
BF1 2.5 MTPA Upgraded and OperationalBF2 2.17 MTPA OperationalBF3 4.4 MTPA Expansion from
3 MTPA to 4.4 MTPA ongoing
BF4 3 MTPA OperationalBF5 3 MTPA Not yet installed
Now proposed to be installed as 4.5 MTPA
7. DRI Plant - 1.2 MTPA Operational under JSW Projects Limited
8. Pig Caster - 1X1200 tpd +3X3600 tpd
Operational1X3600 tpd yet to be
installed9. Crude steel SMS1 3.8 MTPA Operational
SMS2 6.4 MTPA OperationalSMS3 2X1.2 MTPA (EAF) 1X1.2 MTPA EAF
Operational1X1.2 MTPA EAF now
proposed to be installed as 1.5 MTPA ZPF
SMS4 2X200 T converter (BOF)
Not installedNow proposed to be installed as 2X350 T
converter10. Lime Kilns LCP1 4X300 tpd Operational
LCP2 4X300 tpd +3 X600 tpd
Operational
LCP3 2X600 tpd OperationalLCP4 3X600 tpd Yet to be installed
11. Casters Slab Caster 1 3.2 MTPA OperationalSlab Caster 2 6.4 MTPA OperationalSlab Caster 3 1.6 MTPA OperationalSlab Caster 4 3.6 MTPA Not installed.
Now proposed to be installed as 2X2.5 MTPA
Billet Caster 1 1.5 MTPA OperationalBillet Caster 2 3.0 MTPA Operational
12. Hot Strip Mills HSM1 4.0 MTPA Operational
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Sl. Plant Unit Capacity StatusHSM2 5.2 MTPA OperationalHSM3 3.6 MTPA Not installed
Now proposed to be installed as 5.0 MTPA
13. Pipe Mill - 0.4 MTPA Not Yet Installed14. Wire Rod Mill WRM1 0.6 MTPA Operational
WRM2 1.2 MTPA Under Construction15. Rebar &
Section MillsBRM1 1.0 MTPA Operational
16. Cold Rolling Mills
CRM1 1.8 MTPA OperationalCRM2 2.3 MTPA Operational
17. GalvanizingLines
CGL1 4X0.25 MTPA OperationalCGL2 2X0.45 MTPA Yet to be installed
18. Colour Coating Line
- 0.5 MTPA Not Yet Installed
19. Captive Power Plants
CPP1 – Gas based 100 MW OperationalCPP2 – Gas based 130 MW OperationalCPP3 – Coal + Gas 300 MW OperationalCPP4 – Coal + Gas 300 MW Operational
CPP5 660 MW Not yet installed20. Incinerator - 1000 kg/h 250 kg/h Operational21. Slag Grinding
and mixing unit
CP1 0.2 MTPA OperationalCP2 2.0 MTPA Not Yet Installed
22. Oxygen Plant (Out sourced)
- 1X2500 tpd4X1800 tpd1X900 tpd
Operational
23. Township - 6 Nos 4 nos constructed
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2.4 PROPOSED PLANT CONFIGURATION2
The earlier expansion of crude steel capacity from 10 MTPA to 16.0 MTPA was based on the premise of installing two Blast Furnaces (BF5 & BF6) each of 3.0 MTPA. However, the first 3.0 MTPA expansion from 10 MTPA to 13 MTPA is being realized by augmenting the capacity of BF-1 and BF-3 during their respective campaign repairs. The capacity of BF-1 has been enhanced from 0.9 MTPA to 2.5 MTPA and the capacity of BF-3 from 3.0 MTPA to 4.4 MTPA by installing the Country`s largest Blast furnace of 5339 m3, expected to be commissioned by Dec 202020. JSWSL is also in the process of setting up a similar capacity Blast furnace at its Dolvi unit, the first such furnace in India.
Considering the advantages of large capacity Blast furnaces, in terms of higher productivity, energy efficiency and environment friendliness, it is now proposed to install a 4.5 MTPA Blast furnace in lieu of BF-5 of 3.0 MTPA proposed at the 16 MTPA stage of expansion. This will lead to enhancing the capacity from 10 MTPA to 18.17 MTPA (in place of 10 MTPA to 16.67 MTPA as proposed earlier). Accordingly, it is proposed to enhance the crude steel production to 18.0 MTPA, as against the 16.0 MTPA planned earlier.
The proposed production of crude steel and subsequent rolling would be accomplished via Blast Furnace (BF)-Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF)/Zero power furnace(ZPF)-Caster route, followed by hot & cold rolling for production of flat & long products. The highlights of the proposed expansion are: a. Installation of the largest blast furnace of the country to produce 4.5 MTPA of hot metal
(in place of a smaller capacity Blast furnace of 3.0 MTPA proposed in the 16 MTPA expansion)
b. Installation of Zero Power furnace(ZPF), for manufacturing steel from hot metal & DRI, without use of electrical energy (in place of Electrical Arc Furnace.)
c. Augment the capacity of BOF from 200 T to 350 T d. Optimization in some of the existing BF units due to changes in iron ore quality. e. Installation of 5.0 MTPA HSM in place of 3.6 MTPA unit f. Installation of a new 2.3 MTPA CRM-3 g. Installation of a new Pellet Plant PP-3 of 6.8 MTPA in place of earlier proposed SP-5 of
5.75 MTPA. h. Addition of new gas fired boilers in existing CPP3 & 4 to utilize surplus fuel gas and to
avoid flaring.
The changes or additional facilities proposed in the expansion and optimization being carried out in the 16 MTPA units in the propose project to produce 18 MTPA of crude steel. The future plant configuration after the proposed changes is given in Table 2.2. The total plant layout at 18 MTPA stage is attached as Annexure 2.1.3
2 Standard TOR point 3(ii)3 Standard TOR point 4(v)
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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2.4.1 Ore Beneficiation Plant:
There are two Ore beneficiation plants existing with a capacity to produce 19.5 MTPA of iron ore concentrate. The OBP-1, which was installed during the 4.0 MTPA stage of steelmaking was based on dry grinding of iron ore in three ball mills to produce green pellets. In view of heavy dust pollution during grinding, all the new beneficiation units installed in the OBP-2area were based on wet grinding. The slurry after grinding is thickened and filtered in special filters to produce pellet feed for the pellet plant.
The OBP-1 unit with dry grinding is planned to be shifted to OBP-2 area with wet grinding. The iron ore concentrate slurry is pumped to PP-1, where the slurry is filtered and used for pellet production. The proposal is to shift the unit to OBP-2 area. There is no change in the overall capacity of the OBP units, which is 19.5 Mt of beneficiated product. No additional pollution load is anticipated due to proposed changes.
2.4.2 Sinter Plant
Sintering is a high temperature process operation for agglomeration of iron ore fines with coke breeze and other fluxes like limestone. The sintering plant also facilitates in use of recyclable solid wastes like lime fines, BOF sludge, bag filter dust, sludge etc The sintered mass having higher strength is one of the main metallic bearing burden material for BF. The hot sinter product after cooling is screened to desired size and sintered product is sent to the BF stock house for charging to the BF along with lump iron ore.
JSWSL is having 4 nos of Sinter plants having a total production capacity of 12.65 MTPA of sinter. In the expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, it was proposed to install two new Sinter Plants of 5.75 MTPA and 1.75 MTPA capacity. However, in order to meet the requisite demand of Iron Bearing Raw material through Pellet plant for the proposed reconfigured Blast Furnace 5 of 4.5 MTPA, it is proposed to install a new pellet plant of 6.8 MTPA in place of Sinter plant of 5.75 MTPA and to set up SP5 of 2.3 MTPA in place of 1.75 MTPA. This shall also lead to a reduction in the overall pollution load from expansion units. The sinter plant will have following clean technologies.
Separate ESPs for process and de dusting, with capability to meet less than 30mg/Nm3 of particulate emissions. Use of waste heat from sinter cooler for generation of steam and/or preheat Use of micro pelletizing technology for agglomerating all waste fines. Use of >95% dust/sludge generated in steel plant in base mix. Use of state of the art Bag Filter Technology for control of emission upto <10 mg/Nm3
The proposed sinter plant complex will consist of one sinter machine of 204 m2 grate area along with associated services facilities. The plant capacity has been selected as 2.3 MTPA at a rated productivity of 1.45 t/m2/h. The basic design parameters envisaged are as given in Table 2.3 below.
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Table 2.3 : Basic Design parameters of the proposed Sinter Plant Item description Unit ValueSinter machine area m2 204Productivity t/m2/h 1.45Annual sinter requirement (gross) t/yr 2.3Annual skip sinter requirement t/yr 1.84Size of finished sinter mm 5-40Annual working regime days/yr 350No. of working hours/day h/day 24Gaseous energy consumption for ignition per tonne of BF sinter kcal/t 15000
Coke breeze consumption per tones of skip sinter kg/t 72Mixing and nodulising drum (dia x length) m x m 4*15Under-grate suction of sinter machine mm WC 160Sinter machine bed height (including 40-50 mm hearth layer depth) mm 700
Cooler type AnnularCooler bed height mm 1500Temperature of cooled sinter deg. C < 100Exhauster (no. and capacity) no. x m3/min 1* 324Dust content in exhaust gases at stack mg/Nm3 < 10
Modern features
The following state-of-the-art features are envisaged for the proposed sinter plant complex.
• Use of blended mix • Electronic weighing and proportioning system • Combined mixing and balling drum • Improved sealing system (spring loaded pallet cars) and higher under-grate suction. • SG iron pallets with high chrome (28-30%) cast steel grate bars • Energy efficient ignition furnace with top fired/multi slit burners • Deep bed dip rail circular sinter cooler • Elimination of maintenance intensive hot sinter screen • Process gas and plant dedusting systems using dry ESPs • Process control and automation • Cooler waste heat utilization in ignition furnace and for steam generation. • Use of state of the art MEROS Technology for control of emission upto <10 mg/Nm3
Main plant facilities
The sinter plant complex will consist of the following main technological units.
a. Proportioning Unit
Suitable capacity of storage and proportioning bins have been envisaged for the proposed sinter plant. The blended mix, corrective additions and in-plant returns will be fed to the common collecting conveyor by electronic belt weigh feeders, whereas, lime will be fed to common collecting belt conveyor by loss in weigh feeder and ESP dust from ESP dust bin.
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b. Combined Mixing and Nodulizing Unit
Material from belt weigh feeders below respective proportioning bins will be transported to a combined mixing and nodulising drum by a belt conveyor where the various raw materials will be moistened and mixed by 4.6m dia. X 21m length drum mixer installed in the building. A fixed quantity of water of about 60% of requirement will be added in the mixing part and the rest variable quantity will be added in the nodulising part depending on requirement. The raw mix discharged from mixing and nodulising drum will be transported to sinter plant main building by a belt conveyor.
c. Sinter Plant Main Building
The sinter plant main building will mainly consists of hearth layer and raw mix feeding units, ignition furnace, sinter machine proper, hot sinter breaker etc.
d. Hearth Layer Storage Unit
Sinter of size 15 to 25 mm as hearth layer will be brought from sinter screen building to sinter machine building and stored in a hearth layer bin located at the feed end of the sinter machine with suitable feeding facility and fed on to the sintering machine strand.
e. Raw Material Feeding Unit
The raw sinter mix will be fed from raw material hopper to the sintering machine strand through drum feeder and deflector plate. It is located at the feeding end of the sintering machine after the hearth layer hopper. The drum roll feeder surface will be suitably lined. The raw material feeding unit will be designed to change the feed rate instantly according to the requirements of the sintering process i.e. according to the increase or decrease in the speed of the sintering process. Sector/ sub gates will be installed along the width at the drum feeder discharge for suitable adjustment of the bed height widthwise. After the raw mix drum feeder, a cut off plate is installed to level and smoothen the top surface of the charge to facilitate a better and uniform ignition of the top surface when the strand passes under ignition furnace.
f. Ignition Furnace
The ignition furnace with post heat hood and pre heating (before ignition furnace) will be installed just after the sinter mix drum feeder. The ignition furnace will have suitably located energy efficient type gas firing burner designed for 2000 Kcal/ Nm3 of mixed gas (CO gas + BF gas). Gas mixing station and gas boosting station (if gas pressure is not sufficient for ignition burners) will be located outside sinter plant battery limit. Hot air from waste heat recovery system of sinter cooler will also be used for preheating of raw material before ignition furnace and post heat hood after ignition furnace.
g. Sintering machine proper
Sintering machine having 204 m2 effective sintering area with associated facilities have been envisaged for new sinter plant complex. Sinter raw mix will be fed uniformly on the pallets over the hearth layer material. The height of the mix will be 650 mm max including 40-50 mm hearth layer height. Ignition hood will be provided for ignition of the mix to ensure
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ignition temperature of 1200 to 1300 oC. This will be achieved by means of mixed gas (CV 2000 Kcal/Nm3) fired heat efficient burners. A post ignition hood will also be provided to avoid chilling of top layer of sinter bed. The recovered waste heat from cooler will be utilized for ignition, post ignition and preheating of raw-mix.
Hot Sinter Breaker
Hot sinter breaker of suitable size will be provided at the discharge end of sinter machine along with trolley mounted grizzly assembly. Hot sinter passing through hot sinter breaker will be crushed to -150 mm size before feeding to sinter cooler.
Sinter Cooling Unit
Circular sinter cooler will be used to cool the sinter to less than 100oC after it is discharged from hot sinter breaker at approximately 800oC upto -150 mm size, so that it can be transported through conventional conveyor system. Three numbers of forced draught fans of adequate capacity for each size of cooler will be provided to cool the sinter in sinter cooler.
Screening Unit
The sinter after being cooled in the sinter cooler is transported to the screening house. The size fraction +25 mm, 15 – 25 mm, 6 – 15 mm and -6 mm will be separated out from cold sinter screens. The size fraction of +6 mm to -15 mm, +25 mm and the excess amount of +15 mm to -25 mm will be dispatched to blast furnace and -6 mm fraction will be transported back to proportioning building through belt conveyors and flexo-well conveyors.
Emergency Sinter Storage Unit
An emergency storage has been envisaged to hold around 6,000 tonnes of product sinter, in order to meet any eventuality in sinter plant/ blast furnaces.
Waste Gas Dedusting Unit
Dry type electrostatic precipitators of suitable capacity at 160°C - 250°C will be envisaged for dedusting of waste gases before entering the main exhausters. Bag filters shall also be provided to further bring down the dust concentration. The unit will have high efficiency to ensure less than 10 mg/Nm3 of dust in the outgoing gases from the stack.
Plant Dedusting Unit
ESPs will be used for plant dedusting and dedusted clean air will be let into atmosphere through stack of suitable height. In addition to above, service facilities like power, water, compressed air, electrics, instrumentation and automation, material handling etc. have been envisaged for smooth functioning of the sinter plant.
2.4.3 Pellet Plant
In the earlier configuration of BF5, it was proposed to utilize 80% sinter, 10% pellet and 10% C-Ore. However, after present proposal, the BF5 burden will comprise of 45% sinter,
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40% pellet and 15% C-Ore. So there is an overall increase in quantity of Pellet as input to BF5 after the present proposal.
Pellet is also required for production of DRI in the gas based DRI plant and as feed material in Corex 1&2. Currently the existing PP-1&2 have an installed capacity each of 5.0 MTPA and are producing pellets at a rate of 4.0 MTPA each. To meet the total requirement of pellets at 18.0 MTPA stage, it is envisaged that one pellet plant of 6.8 MTPA capacity would be installed. Pellet requirement for DR plant, Corex and blast furnaces would be met from these three pellet plants. The new large capacity pellet plant is being built in lieu of Sinter Plants 6, to reduce pollution from sintering process.
JSWSL will follow the well-established travelling grate process of pelletisation for pellet making. Beneficiated Iron ore fines, Limestone, Dolomite, coke breeze and bentonite are the major raw materials. The main steps in manufacturing process are as follows:
a. Pelletisation-Travelling grate process:
Pelletizing is the agglomeration of very fine (<75μm), often beneficiated raw materials into spherical products of preferably 9–16mm diameter with defined properties for transportation and further processing in blast furnaces or direct reduction furnaces. However, it is different from sintering process in the way that while the former uses coarser fines of the order of ‘mm’, the micro fines (also called ultra-fines) of the order of ‘micron’ is unsuitable for production of sinter are utilised in pelletisation. In this process, beneficiated iron ore is crushed, proportioned and mixed with fines of limestone, dolomite and bentonite with coke breeze and fed to disc pelletizers to prepare green pellets. These green pellets are charged from one end into the travelling grate for induration via four major zones of drying, preheating, firing and cooling and after that the finished pellets are sent to the Blast furnace as BF burden.
The Pellet plant complex will consist of one Travelling grate machine (for induration) of 816 m2 induration machine area along with associated service facilities. The pellet plant is slated for production of 6.8 MT pellets per annum at a rated productivity of 23.8 t/m2/day.
The major facilities of the proposed Pellet Plant proper are mentioned in Table 2.4:
Table 2.4 : Major facilities of proposed Pellet plant S.No. Facility Purpose
1. Raw Material Storage
Development of two no. Beds- 22& 23 at RMHP along with required facilities like stacker, reclaimer, conveyors etc. for stacking and reclaiming.One new raw material conveyor to transport the reclaimed raw materials to storage bunkers at Pellet Plant site.Bin/Bunker for storage of Beneficiated Iron Ore Fines, Limestone, Dolomite, Coke Breeze and Bentonite. Covered shed storage for bentonite.
2. Ball Mill and Rotary drier Drying and Grinding of Iron Ore fines to pellet feed size (<45 microns-80%).
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S.No. Facility PurposeCrushing and Grinding of Limestone, Dolomite, Coke Breeze to pellet feed size.
3. Proportioning and mixing unit
Proportioning and Mixing of Ground Raw Material with ground beneficiated iron ore fines.
4. Disc Pelletizers Production of green pellet5. Induration unit Heat hardening and cooling of green pellets
6. Hearth Layer separation/ Pellet screening
Hearth Layer separation/ Cooled Pellet screening
7. Pellet storage anddispatch to BFs.
Cooled pellets after separation for hearth layer shall go the Pellet storage bunkers. From these bunkers, pellets shall come on weigh feeder and then shall be transported to Storage area. From there, pellets shall be feed to all Blast Furnaces through existing conveying system.
8. Mixing and boosting station for BF gas and CO gas
To supply mixed gas at required pressure and temperature as process gas to Burners in Induration unit of Pellet Plant.
9.Dust abatement facilities (ESP, bag filter, dust suppression system etc.)
Pollution control
The design basis considered for pellet plant is given in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5 : Design Basis of Pellet Plants
Item ValueNumber of units, Nos. 1Gross pellet production, MTPA 6.8Screening, % - at BF stock house 10Operating days/year 350Grate area4(w) X 204(L) m2 816No of Balling discs for green pellet/dia 14Nos / 7.5M Dia
Fuel Used/CV Mixed Gas1850 Kcal/Nm3
Hood exhaust volume m3/h 28,00,000Wind box exhaust volume m3/h 13,00,000
b. Dust Abatement Facilities
The Pellet Plant comprising various process units, accessories and handling facilities will be provided with adequate dust suppression and dust extraction facilities to restrict the particulate emission level within acceptable limits i.e. 10 mg/Nm3. The systems will consist of water spraying facilities, mechanical gas cleaning equipment, dust recycle arrangement and exhaust stack. Exhaust gas from drying and grinding system will be cleaned using fans, ducting, suction hoods, cyclones, bag filters, ESPs etc., as applicable.
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The indurating furnace gas will be made to pass through electrostatic precipitator (ESP) before being released to the atmosphere. The solid waste that is the dust generated in the system will be recycled back to the system itself or will be sent to iron ore fines bed for sintering.
2.4.4 Blast Furnace
The requirement of hot metal for Steel Melt Shop at 18.0 MTPA would be around 18.17 MTPA. The hot metal will be met from the following units: - Corex1&2 : 1.6 MTPA (installed in inception of the plant)- BF-1 : 2.5 MTPA (Upgraded during campaign repair)- BF-2 : 2.17 MTPA (Installed at 4 MTPA stage)- BF-3 : 4.4 Mtpa (To be upgraded in 2019 from 4019 m3 to 5360 m3)- BF-4 : 3.0 MTPA - BF-5 : 4.5 MTPA (Planned to install in place of 3.0 MTPA unit)
The new blast furnace BF-5 (in lieu of small BF of 4100 m3) would incorporate all the modern technological features. The design basis of blast furnace is given in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6 : Design Basis of Blast Furnace 5 Item @16 MTPA @18 MTPANo. of furnaces 1 1Volume, cu m (approx.) 4019 5,339Operating days 350 355Burden:Sinter, % 80 45Pellet, % 10 40Ore, % 10 15O2 enrichment, % 8 12Coke rate (including nut), Kg/thm 350 330Coal rate, Kg/thm 200 260Slag rate, Kg/thm 340 320Coke ash, % 11.8 11Si in metal, % 0.56 0.4 to 0.7Capacity of TRT in MW 12 27No of cast houses 4 4Blowers (2W+1SB) m3/min 6600 9000Slag granulation capacity in ton per min 6 10Design of dust catcher Cyclone CycloneCast House FE system (2 ns) each 900000 1200000Stock House De-dusting system m3/h 7,56,000 15,05,000
The major raw materials for blast furnace comprise iron ore, sinter, pellet, additives and coke from the Coke dry quenching unit. Pulverized coal would be injected through tuyers as auxiliary fuel in blast furnace. The hot metal produced in the Blast Furnace shall be collected into Torpedo Ladles and transported to SMS. 350-380 T capacity Torpedo Ladles shall be used for the same.
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Blast Furnace Gas Cleaning Plant – Wet Type
BF gas coming out of the furnace top in case of furnace operating with PCI contains flue dust and cannot be used as such. This dust contains fine particles of coke, burden materials and chemical compounds that are formed due to the reactions taking place in the blast furnace.
The blast furnace top shall be provided with Dust Dispensing Machine. Dust dispensing machine in dust catcher saves from BF gas leak during dust cleaning. The dust-laden blast furnace gas after dust catcher is cleaned in the gas-cleaning plant.
Wet type gas cleaning system has been proposed for the new Blast furnace. The clean gas with dust content of <5 mg/Nm3 is delivered to the top-gas recovery turbine (TRT) for generating power from the back pressure of the gas.
The low pressure gas from TRT is used to meet the fuel requirements of stoves and other consumers of the steel plant, directly or as mixed gas.
Coal Dust Injection (CDI) System:
Use of injectants (like Coal) to achieve reduced use of Coke and to improve the furnace performance is a proven technology. Dense phase conveying mode is implemented. Generally, dense phase conveying involves more than 30 kg of pulverized coal per kg of conveying gas. The advantage with the dense phase operation is that it consumes less energy and results into low wear rates.
A centralized Bag Filter (Pulse Jet Type) based dust extraction system is provided to extract coal dust generated at various transfer points (conveyors, ground hopper, bunker, etc.) of coal / coal dust conveying system for recycling in the process.
Pig Casting Machine (PCM)
Hot metal produced from the BF is transported to the Steel Melting Shop through torpedo ladles. Extra hot metal is poured into the Pig-casting machine for production of pigs. The blast furnace shall be provided with a Pig Casting Machine of 5000 TPD capacity and a Hot Metal Granulation plant to produce metal granules.
Slag Granulation Plant
Each blast furnace has been provided with a Slag granulation plant having the most efficient, latest and proven technology of the time for 100 % processing of slag generated.
The purpose of SGP is to produce granulated slag by quenching of molten slag by impingement of pressurized water across the flow of liquid slag and also to separate the granulated slag from the water so as to obtain a product with low moisture content.
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2.4.5 Steel melt shop Currently, JSW Steel has three Steel melt Shops.
SMS-1: The shop has 3 BOF converters of 130 T capacity, which has been upgraded by modifications in lining design to produce 132 T per heat, thus producing 4.0 MTPA of liquid steel.
SMS-2: The shop has 4 BOF converters of 175 T, which has been upgraded by volume enhancement to 180 T per heat, thus producing 6.4 MTPA of liquid steel.
SMS-3: The shop has one EAF of capacity 150 T to produce 1.2 MTPA of liquid steel. EAF utilizes DRI and hot metal to produce liquid steel. There is a provision for another similar EAF at the 16 MTPA stage and is yet to be constructed. The new unit will be of Zero Power Furnace in place of EAF.
To handle the additional quantity of hot metal due to enhancement of capacity of BF-5, the following changes are proposed at 18 MTPA stage.
SMS -1 & 2: No change
SMS-3
The EAF-2, which is yet to be installed, is now proposed to be changed to Zero Power Furnace (ZPF). This is like EAF but utilizes a larger portion of hot metal and less DRI. The electrodes are dispensed away and the energy for steel making is provided by oxygen injection.
Traditionally the Electric Arc Furnace is designed to melt solid charge mix of scrap and DRI. Due to cost variation on several inputs, use of hot metal in the charge mix is being promoted. As we increase the hot metal % in the charge mix, the total carbon load of the raw material increase.
The proposed technology concentrates mainly on higher oxygen blowing capacity by side wall injectors in EAF steel making. The technology by SMS Group has been selected carefully based on the required plant productivity, charge material, steel qualities to be produced and the requirement of the high plant availability.
The proposed ZPF shall be designed to meet the basic requirements of the project according to the main raw materials available i.e. Hot metal-85%. This unit shall have capability to produce 1.5 MTPA of liquid steel. The technical details of the proposed ZPF is given below in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7 : Technical details of ZPF proposed in SMS3 Sl. No Descriptions ZPF Unit
1 Heat Size 160 Ton2 HM Input 80-85 %3 DRI Input 15-20 %4 Tapping Temperature 1630 oC
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Sl. No Descriptions ZPF Unit5 Metallic Charge t/heat 181 T6 Hot Metal t/heat 148 T7 Hot Metal t/day 4,744 T8 Coolant (gas based DRI) t/heat 33 T9 Coolant (gas based cold DRI) t/day 1,041 T10 Electrical Energy Consumption 0 kWh/tls11 Oxygen Consumption 60 Nm3/tls12 Electrode Consumption 0 kg/tls13 Burnt Lime & Dolo Lime 100 kg/tls14 Slag 163 kg/tls15 Oxygen Blowing 37 min16 Production time/EAF Day/Year 320 No of Days17 Yearly Production/EAF Mtliq/year 1.5 MTPA18 Type of Lance SIS 4.019 No of Lance 5 No20 Total oxygen blowing capacity 20000 Nm3/Hr21 Tap to Tap time 50 Mins22 Primary & Secondary FE System 28,00,000 m3/h
SMS-4: In the 16 MTPA stage expansion, this shop was designed to have 2X200 T BOF Converters to produce 2.6 MTPA of liquid steel. With the necessity to handle additional hot metal, the size of the BOF Converters has been enhanced from 200T to 350 T. The 350 T BOF can feed liquid steel to slab caster for higher productivity.
The comparison of technical details of BOF converters of 200 T and 350 T is given in Table 2.8.
Table 2.8 : Technical details of BOF Converters proposed in SMS4 Sl.No Descriptions At 16.0 MTPA At 18.0 MTPA
1 No. of converters installed 2 X 200 T 2 X 350 T2 Converter operation, days/year 330 330
3
Liquid steel production per day, tons Considering converter availability and utilization, No. of converters operating
10400 18200
4 Liquid steel production per day per operating converter, tons 5200 9100
5 Average tap-to-tap time(min). 50 506 No. of heats/day/converter 26 267 Liquid steel required per heat, tons 200 3508 Selected heat size, tons liquid steel 200 350
9 Type of ladle for hot metal transport Torpedo Torpedo
12 GCP wet or dry Wet GCP Dry GCP13 Capacity of GCP 3,00,000 Am3/hr 5,00,000 Am3/Hr
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Sl.No Descriptions At 16.0 MTPA At 18.0 MTPA
14 Secondary FE system, volume 50,00,000 Am3/hr 55,00,000 Am3/hr
15 Gas holders nos and capacity (one) 50000 m3 100000 m3
16 No of boosters & capacity 2w+1 stand by 3w+1 stand byCasters
17 Slab caster; capacity & size two 1600 mm casters
two 2200 mm twin slab caster
18 Heat size, tcs 200 T 350 T
19 Reference slab size for calculation 1200-2200, 800-1600 900-1650
20 Reference casting speed, m/min. 0.8-2.2 1-2.4meter /min21 Throughput, tons/min. 4.5T/Min per strand 9Tons22 Average casting time, min. 55min 50 min
23 No. of heats in sequence 6 heats to 75 heats
3 heats to 40 heats
24 Preparation time, min. 90min 90 min
Each converter is equipped with an independent system of gas cooling. The system consists of a cooling hood consisting of uptake and down take sections comprising of main boiler, evaporator and economizer sections to cool down the exhaust gas and recovery of steam. This cooled gas is finally cleaned in a venturi scrubber before being led to the stack through the ID fan. The waste heat boiler & GCP system is designed for a maximum blow rate of 5,00,000 Am3/Hr.
Slag from the converter shall be dumped into slag pot placed on a transfer car below the converters. The slag pot is transferred from the converter bay to slag yard with the help of railway locomotive. A part of it shall also be weathered artificially in Steam Box facility.
Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
High productivity continuous slab casting machine equipped with state-of-the art technologies along with auxiliary facilities for production of crude steel consisting broadly of Ladle Turret, Ladle slide gate lance, Shroud manipulator, Tundish & Tundish car, Dummy Bar System, Torch Cutting Machine (TCM) is also proposed. In the earlier proposal for 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA expansion, it was proposed to install a 3.6 MTPA slab caster. After the present proposal, 2 nos. of 2.5 MTPA casters shall be installed.
Gas Cleaning & Recovery System
The production of steel in the BOF converter releases fumes rich in Carbon monoxide laden with a significant amount of dust with high temperature. In order to utilize the calorific value of the gas and to suppress air pollution, each converter is to be fitted with a Gas Cleaning Plant which will collect and treat the released fumes called BOF gas, for further utilisation in the steel plant. In the Gas Cleaning Plant (GCP), hot gases will be collected above the converter mouth using suppressed combustion system, cooled through a hood and cleaned at a scrubbing installation and either recovered in a gas holder or let out to the atmosphere after combustion in a flare stack. The Gas Cleaning Plant will achieve the collection of gas without complete combustion by means of automatic adjustment of the suction rate to the
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flow rate of gas produced by blowing, periodically throughout the entire sequence of operation. The BOF gas is generated during blowing period only.
The hot and dust laden gases leaving the BOF converters (called BOF gas) are collected largely un-burnt with the help of an adjustable (raising &lowering) skirt ring arranged between the cooling stack & converter mouth. Skirt and cooling stack will be cooled by soft water to bring down the temperature of the gases to about 1000°C. Then these gases are cooled further and at the same time, cleaned by a dry type gas cleaning plant.
Secondary Emission Control System
The proposed Converters will be provided with Dog Houses consisting of sliding doors at the charging side, swing/sliding doors at the tapping side. The top and the sides of the Converter will also be suitably closed. The Dog House shall have suitable fume collection ducts to effectively capture he fumes during hot metal charging, puffing during blowing and tapping operation.
The collected fumes will be taken to the inlet of Bagfilter through MS fabricated duct along the shop building. The dust laden fumes, after cleaning in the bagfilter will be released to the atmosphere through a chimney via ID Fan. Similarly, suitable fume collection hoods will be installed to capture the fumes from the hot metal tapping, desulphurisation, ladle furnaces etc. and will be taken to the header duct going to the inlet of bagfilter along the shop building.
Further, suitable dust collection hoods will be installed to capture the fugitive dusts from the various material transfer points of the ferro-alloys and flux feeding system and will be taken to the header duct going to the inlet of bagfilter along the shop building. One no. self -supported stack shall also be provided of suitable height. The bag filter shall be provided with automatic damper control system to ensure less power consumption.
BOF Gas Holder
The cleaned BOF gases shall be exported to a new gas holder or flared through a flare stack by means of a three way valve. Flaring / export of gas will be carried out depending upon the operational regime of the plant. The final cleaned gases will be boosted by gas boosters before connecting to existing plant gas mains.
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2.4.6 Rolling Mills
JSWSL produces both hot rolled as well as cold rolled products. For production of these, JSWhas Rebar mills, Wire Rod Mills, Hot strip mills and Cold rolling mills already under operation.
The following mills would be installed in addition to the existing mills as given below:
Mills No. and capacity Hot Strip Mill (HSM-3) 1 x 5.0 MTPA in lieu of earlier 3.6 MTPA Wire rod mill (WRM-2) 1 x 1.2 MTPA (Proposed in 10 to 16 MTPA Exp.) Rebar mill (BRM-2) 1 x 1.2 MTPA (New)
Cold Rolling Mill (CRM-3) 1 x 2.3 MTPA (New)
A brief discussion of the existing units and changes proposed is discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
a. Hot Strip Mill (HSM3):
It was proposed to install a new HSM3 of 3.6 MTPA in expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA. Now, it is being proposed to increase the capacity of the upcoming HSM3 from 3.6 MTPA to 5.0 MTPA. The proposed facilities in new HSM3 are described below:
4 nos. of walking Beam type Reheating Furnaces of charging rate 300 T/Hr.7 nos. of Modernised finishing stands of Tandem type with Hydraulic AGC4 nos. of Hydraulic coilers
Additionally, a Hot rolled Coil finishing complex with two (02) shearing lines and one (01) slitting line is also present.The salient parameters related to productivity and mill utilization are given in the Table 2.9 below.
Table 2.9 : Salient parameters related to productivity and mill utilization of HSM
Sl. No. Parameters Values/description1. Capacity of HSM-HR coils (tpa) 5,000,0002. Slab Tonnage (t) 5,102,0403. Mill Yield (%) 98%4. Furnace capacity (t/hr) 350 tph each5. No. of Reheating furnaces 36. Fuel (Nm3/hr) 4700007. Flue Gas Quantity (Nm3/hr) 3 X 172000 8. Stack height (m) 909. Stack Dia (m) 310. Finished Strip thickness 1.2 mm-25 mm11. Finished Strip Width 800mm -2250 mm12. Finished Coil Weight 40 T13. Finishing Mill 7 stand14. Mill 4 HI15. Additional features Evaporative cooling system,
Waste heat Recovery Boiler
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Each hot strip mill would comprise of the following facilities: - Walking beam type reheating furnaces- Primary hydraulic descaler - One (1) 2-Hi roughing stand with attached edger - One (1) 4-Hi roughing stand with attached edger - Crop shear - Secondary hydraulic descaler - Seven(7) 4-Hi finishing stands - Run-out roller table - Laminar cooling system - Down coilers - Walking beam coil conveyor system - Double Side Trimming Shear
Slitting shear Dividing Shear Cold Plate Leveler Pile transfer Heat treatment facilities
b. Bar and Rod Mill(BRM2)
It is proposed to install a new bar and rod mill (BRM2) of 1.2 MTPA capacity for processing of continuously cast billets. Billets will be transferred through roller table and charged hot into the re-heating furnace of the mill. Provision for off-loading, storage and charging of cold billets shall also be made. A walking beam type re-heating furnace shall be provided for heating of billets. The furnace will be fired with mixed gas. Majority of billets will be charged in hot condition in the re-heating furnace to conserve energy.
Sl.No. Item Unit Parameter1. Type of mill - Single strand, continuous mill with two
outlets viz bar line and wire rod line. Mill floor at +5 m.
2. Capacity of mill T/yr 1,200,0003. Operating days d/yr 3204. Hot rolling hours hrs/yr 63505. Fuel Nm3/hr 13,000 (Mixed Gas)6. Flue Gas Quantity Nm3/hr 1200007. Stack height m 608. Stack Dia m 29. Feed billet size mm 165 x 165 x 12000 mm max. 2500 kg10. Billet to product yield % 9711. Finished product - 2 Stands slitting - 12, 16, 20 (mm)
Single strand - 25, 28,32,36,40 (mm)Bundle weight 3000 – 5000 kgBundle length 6000 – 12000 mm
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The envisaged bar and rod mill will be of modern design and will have special features to ensure superior surface finish, dimensional tolerances and physical properties of the products.
c. Wire Rod Mill(WRM2)
A continuous wire rod mill is proposed to be installed to produce 1,200,000 tons per year of rods. The input material will be billets. The wire rod mill will produce 1,200,000 tons per year of wire rods in coils in the size range of 5.5 mm to 20 mm diameter. The reference size of input billets for the wire rod mill will be 150 mm x 150 mm X 12000 mm.
Billet for rolling will be inspected and conditioned before charging to the billet-reheating furnace of wire rod mill. Billet inspection and conditioning facilities will include billet tilting device, scarfing torches, auto billet grinding machine, etc. Billets will be charged to the furnace by billet charging skids and billet charging conveyor. A billet discard skid will be provided for reject billets. Billet reheating furnace will reheat the incoming billets to an exit temperature of 1150oC to 1250oC. Furnace discharge mechanism will discharge the billets from furnace for rolling though the mill.
A toggle shear will be provided on the entry side of roughing stand No.1 for emergency cutting of cobbles, etc. The billets will be rolled through a continuous roughing mill train comprising of seven 2-Hi stands followed by an intermediate mill train comprising of eight 2-Hi stands. A crop and cobble shear will be installed after each rolling train for crop and cobble cutting.
Following the intermediate train, a No-twist finishing block with ten rolling stands will be provided to finish roll the rods to the required sizes.
The finished wire rods will pass through a water-cooling section and will thereafter enter a laying head which will form coil loops of the wire rod. The wire rod loops will be air cooled in a conveyor. A coil reform tub will further form the wire rod coils and the finished coils will be delivered at unloading stations through a hook conveyor comprising of compacting, strapping and weighing facilities.
For regrinding of mill rolls, other rolls and shear knives and for disassembly, cleaning, inspection and assembly of bearings and chocks, a roll and bearing shop is envisaged in the wire rod mill. This shop will also serve the requirements of the rebar mill.
Auxiliary facilities like direct & indirect water closed circuits with treatment facilities and cooling towers are envisaged. Compassed air, hydraulic and lubrication facilities serve various mill equipment in their operation. Wire Rods are stored in closed area stacks and in open areas as per importance of finished product qualities. Finished products shall be dispatched through rail and road ways.
The basic data of the mill are in Table 2.10 below.
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Table 2.10: Basic Details of proposed Wire Rod Mill Annual capacity : 1,200,000 t/yr Grade to be produced : Carbon steels and low alloy steels
Input materialType : Concast billet Size : 150 mm x 150 mm X 12000 mm
Finished productRounds Re-bars : 5.5 mm to 20 mm dia in coil form Bars : 5.5 mm to 22 mm dia in straight lengths
upto 18 m (Equivalent flats, squares, hexagons and octagons are also in product range).
Mill yield : 97%
d. Cold Rolling Complex (CRM3)
Cold rolling is a process by which the sheet metal or strip stock is introduced between rollers and then compressed and squeezed. The amount of strain introduced determines the hardness and other material properties of the finished product. The process results in good dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
An identical cold rolling mill complex like CRM-2 of 2.3 MTPA is proposed to be installed to produce cold rolled annealed, galvanized coils. The unit will consist of pickling line, Galvanizing line, Continuous annealing line & acid regeneration line. The product i.e. Stainless steel of approx 1.5 to 6.5 mm thickness, would be used in high end applications like metro rail coaches, escalators, architectural buildings, furniture’s etc. This demand can only be achieved by CRM plant.
Short description of the facilities proposed and specification of mill is given in Table 2.11 and 2.12 below
Table 2.11– Specification & Capacity Sl no Facilities Nos Capacity
1 Pickling Line-Tandem Cold Mill 1 2.3 MTPA2 Continuous Galvanizing line 01 0.4 MTPA3 Continuous Annealing line 02 0.95 MTPA4 Recoiling cum Inspection line 03 0.2 MTPA5 Automatic Packaging line 02 16 coils/hour6 Acid Regeneration Plant 01 12000lit/hr7 Hydrogen Plant 01 560Nm3/hr8 Yard Management System 01 As per requirement9 Roll shop management System 01 As per requirement10 Water Management System 01 As per requirement
Table 2.12 – Feed Coil Parameter Sl. No. Parameter Value
1 Thickness 1.5-6.5 mm2 Max. Accept. Length of Off gauge <6 mtrs at head and tail end3 Width 820 - 1890 mm (Untrimmed)
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Sl. No. Parameter Value800 - 1870 mm (Trimmed)
4 Coil Outer Diameter Max. 2200mmMin. 1100mm
5 Coil Inner diameter Max. 790mmMin. 710mmNominal 762 mm
6 Coil weight 40 tones7 Sp. Wt: Max. 23 kglmm; Avg.18.5 kglmm8 Strip thickness tolerance band <+/-10% of nominal thick. Any
case max 7 mm for 6.5mm thk9 Safe coil transportation condition D/W<=2.2
2.4.7 Others
A. New Gas fired boilers in existing CPP 3 & 4
The existing Captive power plant (3&4) of JSW Steel Ltd comprises of two units of 300MW each. The units run on imported coal and blend of imported, domestic coal as well. The units are also operated with a combination of excess fuel gas from plant and coal having 15% ash content. The presently about 100 KNm3/hr fuel gas is being utilised per 300 MW unit. The fly ash generated in the process is being collected and sold to various users.
In the ongoing expansion from 12 MTPA to 16 MTPA and further proposed expansion to 18 MTPA, around 800 KNm3/hr @ 800 KCal/Nm3 will get generated which is available for power generation.
Being a clean gas with negligible Sulphur content and dust, the firing of same in boilers will reduce the pollution load and utilization of waste fuel gas will reduce the flaring of gases in to the atmosphere.
To effectively utilize this by-product gas, it is now being proposed to install two new gas fired boilers each of capacity to fire 300 KNm3/hr of gas in parallel with existing boilers for which about additional 600 KNm3/hr of fuel gas shall be required. The steam generated from new gas fired boiler shall be connected to existing turbo generator.
The coal consumption in the existing boiler will be reduced commensurate to the power generation from new gas fired boiler. The flue gas from proposed gas fired boiler shall be connected to the existing 275 bi-flue chimney with a measurement facility to measure emissions after mixing of flue gas. The scheme for the proposed project is shown in Figure 2.2 below.
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Fig. 2.2 – Scheme for the proposed CPP configuration
*Reheat and condensate flow are not shown in the schematic diagram
B. New Ash Pond
JSW Steel is presently operating two coal based captive power plants of 2X300 MW. The units are operated with excess fuel gas from plant and coal having 15% ash content. The fly ash generated in the process is being collected and sold to ACC cement for cement making. The bottom ash generated is dumped in the existing ash pond. In case of emergency, the fly ash is also dumped in existing ash pond in addition to bottom ash. For the upcoming new 660 MW unit, the same practice shall be continued. Additionally, the gypsum generated as a by-product of Flue Gas Desulphurization process shall also be dumped in the ash pond. At present the fly ash utilization is 100%.
Considering the capacity limitations of existing ash pond for the upcoming 660 MW unit, a new ash pond is now being proposed to be installed near the existing slime pond area inside the existing boundary of JSW. The proposed pond shall acquire an area 46 acres near the existing slime pond area. The expected life of the ash pond shall be 7 years. The location of the proposed ash pond on Google Earth is given in Fig 2.3 below. The layout of the proposed pond is also attached as Annexure 2.2.
Proposed Facilities
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Fig. 2.3 : Google Earth imagery of location of the proposed Ash pond
C. Relocation of OBP1 to OBP2
The requirement of ore beneficiation will increase for the new facilities. In view of this it is proposed to relocate the existing ore beneficiation plant OBP1 to OBP2.
D. Changing from Dry Processing to Wet processing in OBP-1
The dry process of ore beneficiation will involve large amount of dust emissions. It is proposed to switch over to wet process for reducing pollution.
Proposed Ash Pond
Proposed Ash Pond
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E. New Oxygen Plants
Oxygen is mainly required for lancing in BOF converter and enrichment of cold blast in blast furnaces. The requirement of oxygen will increase for the new facilities. In view of this it is proposed to install two new oxygen plants of 2060 tpd and 2200 tpd capacity.
F. New Township
As part of the present proposal for expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA, JSW is proposing an additional Township of 500 dwellings near Sultanpur Village. JSW is presently having permission for installation of 6 no of townships. The details of the same are as follows: 1. Vidyanagar Townships( 5000 dwellings): It is in the south side of the JSW Complex
encompasses the housings, Schools, Sport Complex, Lake view and other facilities. Existing JSW Air Port is also in the Vidyanagar Township. One STP of 1.5 MLD based on FAB Technologies (Presently being upgraded to MBR Technology) is provided for Domestic sewage Treatment and reused for Process. Also 1 MLD Reed bed STP is provided.
2. Vijaya Vittal Nagar Township (4000 dwellings): This is in the NW side of complex Consists of dwellings, schools and other amenities. This township is provided with 1.2 MLD STP based on SAFF Technology. The treated Sewage after treatment in ETP and R.O plant is used as make water in CRM-2 Process.
3. Shankar Hill Town (3500 dwellings): This township is in the north side of JSW complex, consists of dwellings, schools and other amenities. This township is provided with 3.0 MLD based on MBR Technology and treated sewage after treatment in R.O plant is used in CRM-2 process.
4. Hill Side Township (3500 Dwellings) near Talur: This township consists of dwellings, schools and other amenities. This Township is provided with 1.56 MLD STP based on MBR Technology.
5. Town ship near Basapur (5000 Dwellings): This Township is coming near Basapur. 6. Sunrise Valley township : M/s RIPL is having 500 dwellings at Sunrise valley near
Sultanpur
2.5 PLANT SITE AND LAND REQUIREMENT4
The proposed site for setting up of the new expansion units is located within the jurisdiction of Toranagallu village of Sandur taluk in the district of Bellary in Karnataka. The existing integrated steel plant is situated between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude.
The land area is an industrial land and is currently in ownership of JSW Steel. The totalland area is about 3134 ha (7742 acres) and the proposed expansion is located over anarea of about 182.1ha (450 acres) within the overall plant area, utilizing the existinginfrastructure and utilities.
No additional land is acquired for the proposed plant. No forest land is involved. The entire land required for the project is already in possession of JSW. Of the total area, 891.2 ha acres) land is being used for green belt development. Additionally, 434 acres of plantation
4 Standard TOR point 3(iii)
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has been carried out in the adjoining areas through Forest Department, totaling to 34% of the green cover.
A thick greenbelt of minimum 10 m width has been developed around the plant boundary.In addition to this, several patches of land have been developed as greenbelt within and outside the plant boundary over the acquired land area. This helps to attenuate noise and dust generated due to operation of plant / project development activities. The detailedbreakup of the land use in the project site is given in Table 2.13. Greenbelt in project area is provided in Annexure 2.3.
Table 2.13 : Details of breakup of landuse in the project area5
Sl.No. Description Area
(Acres)a) Built up area for main facilities (buildings only) 820.14b) Water bodies, like guard ponds, raw water pond, slime pond 729.51c) Roads, drains, pathways & Rail corridors 849.1d) Drains which were natural nallahs/major drains 75.12e) Material storage area, ore yards, slag yards 559.1f) Conveyors, cable gallery & Gas lines, HT lines corridor 498.9g) Green belt & Greenery 2250.25h) Parking areas 217i) Open Area reserved for future expansion 857.6j) Airport/Hospital/OPJC 119.3k) Auxiliary Companies 766.04
Total 7742.06
2.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT 6
At present, the total requirement of raw material for the plant at 16 MTPA is estimated around 50.9 MTPA. This also includes boiler coal required for the power plant. Most of the raw material is transported through rail and ships to plant’s raw material yard from where it is transported to the various units by means of conveyors. After the proposed expansion, around 4.8 MTPA of additional raw material shall be required. The same shall be obtainedfrom existing sources. Pet coke to the tune of 900000 TPA shall also be used as replacement of Coking coal in Coke ovens depending upon availability of the same in the market.
MoU have been signed with the various parties for the supply of these raw materials. The copy of MoUs is attached as Annexure 2.4.
The breakup of annual raw material requirement before and after the proposed expansion for the proposed production units is given in Table 2.14. The process flow along with material flow is attached as Annexure 2.5. 7
5 Standard TOR point 4(vii)6 Standard TOR point 3(iv) & 3(v)7 Standard TOR point 3(ix)
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2.7 WATER REQUIREMENT8
JSW Steel receives the make-up water from two sources, viz Tungabhadra Dam (32 MGD through pipeline of 35 KM) and Alamatti dam (40 MGD through a pipeline of 178 Km). This allocation of a total of 3,30,000 m3/day was obtained during the expansion of the steel plant from 4.0 MTPA to 10.0 MTPA. In the expansion of capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, no additional allocation was sought. The existing water allocation of 3,30,000 m3/d shall also sufficient to meet the requirements of the expansion up to 18.0 MTPA stage.
The total water requirement at 18 MTPA will be as under: Steel plant : 1,44,000 m3/d Captive power plant : 83,800 m3/d Township : 24,000 m3/d Losses & Evaporation : 31,792 m3/d Others : 17,408 m3/d Total for JSWSL complex : 3,01,000 m3/d
The recovery of water from the existing six RO Plants is 20,700 m3/d. Further, additional 9480 m3/d of RO permeate will be recovered from the ZLD plant of Coke-5 and a centralized RO plant.
JSWSL has established a Total water management approach. As a result, the water is extensively used by cascading from one process to another, ensuring zero discharge plant.
Copy of the water drawal permission is enclosed as Annexure 2.6. The breakup of water requirement for various facilities of JSW at 18 MTPA stage is shown in Fig 2.4. Detailed Water Balance diagram for 16 MTPA and 18 MTPA stages are provided in Annexures 2.7 and 2.8 respectively.
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2.8 FUEL FACILITIES9
At 16 MTPA stage, the main gas producing units are the blast furnaces, COREX plants, coke-oven batteries, DRI and BOFs. The by-product gases from these plants, BF gas, Coke-oven gas, DRI gas and BOF gas have considerable calorific value and are used as fuel by different consumers in the steel plant. These fuel gases, after being cleaned in respective Gas Cleaning Plants, are distributed to different consumers through piping network.
The major consumers are the blast furnace stoves, under firing of Coke-oven batteries and reheating furnaces and other units of Rolling Mills. Surplus gases are used in the power plant. After the proposed expansion, expansion of BF5 and SMS4 will also increase supply fuel gas to the existing gas grid.
As per the fuel gas balance, after proposed expansion, production of CO gas will be 422,000 Nm3/hr and consumption of C.O. gas will be 366,000 Nm3/hr resulting in availability of surplus gas of 55,000 Nm3/hr. This surplus gas will be available for power plant. About 0.4 % shall be flared off.
In case of BF gas, after consumption of 1,551,000 Nm3/hr of BF gas there will be surplus gas of 1,391,000 Nm3/hr available for power generation. About 177,000 Nm3/hr of LD gas will be expected to be generated after expansion. After cleaning, a part of it shall be used for steel plant operations and balance 99,000 Nm3/hr for power plant.
The hourly generation and utilization of by-product gases at 18 MTPA Stage is shown in Table 2.15 below. The Sankey diagram of waste gas energy at 18 MTPA is also shown in Figure 2.5.
Table 2.15: Generation and utilization of excess by-product gases at 18 Stage Gas Generation
Fuel Gases Unit Corex LDG DRI BF Gas COGGas generation kNm3/Hr 312 178 167 2986 421Emergency Flaring % 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.24Net Gas available kNm3/Hr 308 177 165 2942 420CV kCal/Nm3 1850 1850 1150 850 4300
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0 0 0 96 36LCP 19 57 0 32 13Sinter Plant 0 10 0 4 3LRS & CDP 0 12 0 0 0Coke Oven 0 0 0 462 97COREX 0 0 0 0 3Blast Furnaces 0 0 0 777 36SMS 0 0 14 0 34Rolling Mills 0 0 58 180 118Others 0 0 14 0 6ECPL 0 0 0 0 15CPP 0 79 0 655 0
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CDQ 0 0 0 18 0SBU1 9 20 0 126 31SBU2 0 0 79 592 24DRI 280 0 0 0 7Total 308 177 165 2942 420
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2.9 ELECTRIC POWER
The power requirement for operating the steel plant including township at 16 MTPAstage was estimated around 1717 MW. Due to implementation of latest State-of the-art technologies, the estimated power requirements of various plant units including utilities and auxiliary facilities for the Plant at 18.0 MTPA works out to be 1434 MWafter the present proposed expansion.
Additional 76 MW of power shall be generated from CDQ waste heat recovery of CO5 and CO6 and 27 MW shall be obtained from TRT of BF5 plant in future. The available power generation capacity of existing units is as follows –
1. CO3 + CO4 CDQ – 76 MW 2. BF1 TRT – 6 MW 3. BF3 TRT – 15 MW 4. BF4 TRT – 15 MW 5. SIP – 6 MW (Formerly known as IST)
The net available captive power generation capacity of JSW shall be 1051 MW(excluding future CPP5 of 660 MW). Power Purchase agreement has been signed with JSWEL for supply of balance power. The same is attached as Annexure 2.9. Thus, there is adequate availability of power for the steel plant operations at 18 MTPA stage. DG sets of adequate capacities are proposed for the plant units as well as CPP auxiliaries to cater to the requirement of safe shutdown and safety of personnel during total black-out condition when power supplies to plant network from both the sources viz. JSWEL and CPP have failed.
2.10 SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION & EMISSIONS
Various specific parameters before and after the present proposal are given in Table 2.16.
Table 2.16 : Specific Consumptions and emissions Sl.No.
Parameter Values at Unit16 MTPA 18 MTPA
1 Water Consumption 2.8 2.7 m3/tcs2 Coke Rate 375 350 Kg/tcs3 Energy Consumption 6.2 5.9 Gcal/tcs4 CO2 Emissions 2.50 2.30 t/tcs5 Effluent Discharge 0 0 m3/tcs6 Solid waste generation 0.89 0.85 t/tcs7 Raw material Consumption 3.18 3.13 t/tcs
2.11 PROJECT COST10
The estimated total cost for the proposed expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA is around Rs. 2857 Crores. The project during the operation phase is likely to directly employ additional 1200 people and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly. The
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estimated completion period for the project is around 36 months after the grant of necessary statutory clearances.
2.12 SELECTION & ADOPTION OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES
2.12.1 Air Pollution Mitigation
In an integrated Steel plant, various process operations would generate particulate dusts, volatile organic carbons (VOCs), oxides of sulphur and nitrogen and carbon dioxide to the environment. The emission would be from the stacks as well as there would be fugitive emission of dusts from open & closed areas.
In order to reduce the impacts on ambient environment, all efforts have been made to adopt latest state of art technology and to install adequate pollution control measures for different processes and de-dusting stacks and for different fugitive emission sources. The following are the highlights being planned in the proposed expansion:
a. Best Practices in line with European Union best available technologies b. Design limit for dust emission from bag filters -< 30 mg/nm3
c. Additional high-performance bag filters in all sinter plants, with emission limit of < 10 mg/nm3
d. High efficiency ESPs along with bag filters in pellet plant to limit dust to < 10mg/nm3
e. Switching over from highly polluting sinter plants (SP-6) to pellet plant.
a) Raw Material Handling:
Fugitive dust emissions generating from the handling and stockpiling of raw material in open stockyards are controlled by water sprinkling at regular intervals. All closed zone working areas such as raw materials handling zone, conveyor transfer points, dust generation points at screen are provided with dust extraction (DE) systems/dry fogging (DF) at several emission points to control the fugitive dust emissions. DE system consist of suction hood followed by bag filter / ESP, ducts, extraction fans and stack of appropriate height. The above mentioned facilities shall also be extended for the upcoming facilities at 18 MTPA stage.
b) Coke oven:
In previous proposed expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, JSW has proposed to install two new Coke oven batteries of 3 MTPA and 1.5 MTPA. The installation if 3 MTPA battery has already been started.
Emissions from coke ovens mainly result from coal charging and coke pushing. Fugitive emissions may result from various leakages from oven doors, charging lids, ascension pipe (AP) covers etc. Charging emissions are controlled by High Pressure Liquor Aspiration (HPLA) injection in goose neck during charging. Coking emissions are controlled by efficient sealing of oven doors, water sealing arrangement of AP cap etc. Land based fume extraction system is adopted for charging and pushing emission
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control. The hot coke is quenched by coke dry quenching (CDQ) with recovery of sensible heat for steam generation.
The raw coke oven gas (COG) is cleaned in by-product recovery plant. Desulphurisation of coke oven gas will be carried out using the Clauss process wherein the hydrogen sulphide in the coke oven gas will be recovered as elemental sulphur. Crude Tar and benzol shall also be recovered from CO gas as a value addition from coke oven gas. The estimated quantities of by-products are as follows-
- Crude Tar - 321600 TPA - Benzol - 49750 TPA- Sulphur - 8950 TPA
Brief details of the air pollution control measures proposed in the upcoming coke ovens is given in subsequent paragraphs.
Charging emission control by SOPRECO (Single Oven Pressure Control):
Stamp charge batteries have a very long oven charging time of 180 seconds which makes it extremely difficult to achieve the CPCB norm of 16 seconds for charging emission. This is attributed to the high generation of gases within the oven during cake charging and initial phases of coking. Thus, to reduce the duration of charging emission, it was observed that the ovens are required to be maintained at a constant negative pressure.
SOPRECO (Single Oven Pressure Control) is a technology which controls individual oven at a predefined pressure. An auto control valve installed at the exit gas duct of every oven and a pressure transmitter installed to continuously monitor Oven pressure are synchronized to ensure that at any given time the oven is maintained at a set pressure.
The maintenance of consistent negative pressure in the ovens during cake charging enables in optimising the charging emission duration significantly. SOPRECO (Single oven pressure control) has been planned in Old Batteries (CO3 & CO4). In the new Batteries (CO5) – CGT Car and HPLA systems have been planned. Pushing emission control:
After the coking process, cake from the oven is pushed into trolley. During this process the cake disintegrates, leading to generation of fugitive emissions.
A ground dedusting system is installed which is dedicated to pushing emission control. Fugitive emissions arising from pushing are captured through guide car, which is equipped with a capture hood and finally connected to ground dedusting systemthrough a duct. The emissions captured are released after the pushing operation is complete and sent to the dedusting system for filtering. Photographs of the system are given in Fig 2.6 below.
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Fig. 2.6 : Pushing Emission Control system in Coke Ovens
c) Sinter plant:11
The conventional air pollution systems like DE systems of sinter stock house based on electrostatic precipitator (ESP) and waste flue gas cleaning by ESP are considered. The particulate dust emission from the product sinter screening units would be controlled by DE systems complete with duct, fabric filters and stack of adequate height. High-performance bag filters shall also be provided in all sinter plants.
Emission reduction via MEROS (Maximum Emission Reduction of Sintering):
The off gases generated in sinter plant have high resistivity due to lime content and reduce effectiveness of ESPs for dust control. High VM and gas temperature has also restricted the application of bag filter for sinter off gases cleaning.
MEROS, with a gas conditioning tower and high temperature filter bags, has paved a possibility of drastically reducing outlet emissions, after preliminary treatment in ESP.
The off gas is conditioned to reduce its temperature from 140°C to 100°C before passing through a pulse jet bag filter equipped with high performance fabrics. This also results in condensation of dioxins and furans, which is removed along with the collected particulates from the bag filter.
Additionally, provision for Sodium bicarbonate/Lime injection into the gas stream (after ESP) can also accelerate SO2 removal upto 60% to 70%.
The MEROS scheme of off gas cleaning in sinter plants at JSWSL is shown in Fig 2.7below:
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Fig. 2.7 : Emission control in Sinter plants via MEROS
d) Pellet Plant:
Emissions from Pellet Plant would be from Induration Process, which are controlled by installation of Bag Filter / ESP with adequate height of chimneys. High efficiency ESP along with bag filters shall be provided in the proposed unit to limit the PM concentration in outlet flue gas to <10 mg/Nm3.
e) Blast furnace:
In the new BF5, the main sources of air pollution would be stock house and cast house. The BF stock house shall be provided with DE systems complete with dust extraction hoods, ESP/ Bag Filter, ID fan and stack of adequate height. Similarly, the cast houses would have separate fume collection system during tapping of hot metal and slag, would be equipped with FE systems along with bag filter/ESP for separation of particulates before venting through a stack of appropriate height. The ESPs are designed for <30 mg/Nm3
A TRT of 27 MW shall be installed for waste energy recovery. Heat recovery from stove waste gas shall be installed for preheating of BF Gas and combustion air for stoves.
f) BOF:
Besides BOF gas cleaning, which is basically a process necessity, secondary emissions would be generated mainly from charging and tapping operations. The secondary emissions of the steel melting shops would be controlled by providing separate bagfilters for individual converters.
g) Ladle Furnace:
The primary emissions of LF would be collected by fume extraction (FE) devices. Dust laden fumes would be indirectly cooled and cleaned through a bag filter for separation of particulates and the clean gas would be vented into the atmosphere through a tall stack of adequate height. The secondary emissions would be controlled through
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canopy hood extraction, which would be integrated with the main system to clean the fugitive emissions during charging and tapping operations. The gas cleaning system would be complete with water cooled duct, fume and gas cooler, bag house, ID fan and stack of appropriate height.
h) Caster Area:
The water required for cooling the hot cast slabs and billets would generate hot fumes comprising mainly water vapour, hot waste water and suspended particulates. The slab casting area would be provided with adequate ventilation in order to have the water vapour properly dispersed.
i) Rolling Mills:
Burning of the by-product fuel gases in reheating furnace would give rise to the emissions of particulates, SO2 and NOx. NOx emissions would be controlled by optimizing the excess air supply and installing low NOx burners. In addition, fume extraction (FE) system would be installed. The flue gas, which is clean, would be vented through a stack of adequate height after heat recovery.
j) Captive Power Plant:
The surplus by-product fuels gases and steam coal would be burnt in the boilers for generation of power. The flue gas thus generated from the boiler would be vented through stack of appropriate height. ESPs would be provided to capture the fly ash generated by the coal fired burners. Power would also be generated from CDQ, TRT and process steam from sinter cooler.
Mercury emission control:
Mercury generally exists in three forms in coal fired thermal power plants’ flue gas viz. elemental (Hg), oxidized Hg (+2) and Particle bound (Hg (P)).
The mercury content in Indian coal used for power generation in the CPP is observed to be very low, indicating no significant mercury emissions from the process.
The particle-bound mercury, Hg (P) fraction will be typically removed by a particulate control device such as an ESP or fabric filter FF. The oxidised fraction, Hg (+2) is water soluble and can be captured to a large extant as a co-benefit product by wet flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems.
These systems, together can limit the probable low mercury emissions to insignificant levels.
Mercury content in waste gases as measured 2019-20 is 3.4 μg/m3 (Norm - 30 μg/m3).After installation of proposed gas based boiler in existing CPP, this will further reduce by 45%.
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k) Fugitive dust control on all roads:12
JSW has provided water sprinklers, dry fog system at coal transfer points, wind curtains of about 3.5 km length for coal yard to control fugitive emissions. 1.7 Km of 4-lane concrete road leading to slag dump area has been recently completed. Raw Material is transported by covered trucks and covered rakes. Regular road sweeping is carried out through machine. In addition, thick green belt is also planned along roads. Dust extraction systems are provided at blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace and bag filter at lime & dolomite plant. As part of continual improvement, 15 nos of additional Bag house is being implemented by Factory authorities by December 2018.
To control fugitive emissions during transportation of Iron ore by trucks from Nandhihalli Railway line,it has been proposed to provide pipe conveying from Nandhihalli rail way siding to plant which will ensure reduction of fugitive emission due to truck movement. Images of various Fugitive emission control measures implemented are shown in Fig 2.8 below.
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l) Other measures:
In addition to above, the following mitigation measures are employed for the existing plant operation period to reduce the pollution level to acceptable limits:
Monitoring of ambient air quality through online AAQ monitoring system at five locations. Continuous emission monitoring facilities in all Stacks to ensure proper functioning of different pollution control systems attached to major stacks. Air monitoring in the Work-zone to ensure proper functioning of fugitive emission control systems. Adequate plantation in and around different units. Vehicles and machineries being regularly maintained so that emissions conform to the applicable standards. Workers are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment to protect them from inhaling dust.
2.12.2 Water Pollution Mitigation
Wastewater discharges from an integrated steel plant can be broadly divided into two parts. Non-contact water discharges and contact water discharges.
Water is used in a series of heat exchangers in coke oven gas treatment, blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, and rolling operations and boilers. This non-contact water is generally contain high levels of dissolved solids comprising mostly of salts of calcium and magnesium which were originally present in the raw / feed water. Due to repeated re-circulation and high temperature, concentration of these salts increase, necessitating bleeding off of part of circulating water.
Water is also used for contact cooling e.g. quenching, Coke oven gas treatment, slag handling etc. This contact water discharges may be contaminated with different pollutants and needs to be treated prior to discharge.
JSW Steel has adopted a structured management approach, awareness, and technological intervention, to not only conserve water but also provide safe and steady water resources for industrial as well as human use within its operations. The Company has taken extensive initiatives in this direction. Major Water pollution Control systems are as follows-
1. Water recirculation - 18 Nos 2. ETP s - 9 Nos 3. RO water plant - 6 Nos
The blow down (treated water) from the above systems (water recirculation, ETP & RO) are collected in three guard ponds: Sl Details Capacity (m3) Source1 GP1 100000 CRM2 , LP Mills,HSM2,SMS 2 , PP1,BP1,CPP1, WWP
, BF1&2,Corex1&2,SMS1,I Shop,HSM1,2 GP2 125000 DRI &SMS-3, BF-3, 60 TPH Boiler &CPP-2, Coke
Oven-3,4 & CDQ, JSWEL, GP-3 ,GP13 GP3 15000 BF-4, BRM-2, L&T Colony Total capacity - 240000 m3
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Recycling of water to the tune of 40,000 -45000 m3/day in non-critical applications is carried out through all these guard ponds.
Currently, the integrated steel plant complex of JSW Steel, at Vijayanagar is a Zero Liquid Discharge plant, the only steel plant of this in the world. This has been achieved through the following measures - Large guard ponds of capacity 2,40,000 m3 to act as a equalization system and for rain
water harvesting. 40000-45000m3/day of Guard pond water is being used in secondary purpose like slag quenching, gardening, iron ore washing, firefighting, dust suppression etc.
- The Sewage treatment plant at Shankar Hill Town was upgraded to double the capacity i.e. 3000 m3/d with a new technology (Membrane Bio Reactor) at a cost of Rs 8.25 Cr. The quality of treated water meets even the new standards mandated by CPCB/KSPCB. The Shankar Hill Town treated water is being used in CRM-2, thereby resulting in a savings of 3000 m3/d fresh make up water in CRM-2. The treated sewage of VV Nagar Township of approx. 1000 m3/day recycled through CRM-2 RO water plant.
- World`s largest (163 m3/hr) ceramic membrane waste water treatment at an cost of Rs 25 Cr in CRM-2. This system is being implemented for the first time in India and treats the oil contaminated alkaline water in cold rolling mills to give a permeate, which can be recycled.
- JSW is the first steel company in the world which has installed a 250 m3/hr innovative membrane bio reactor + Reverse Osmosis Technology for reuse of effluent of recovery type Coke Oven. The treated water is being used in cooling tower of coke oven plant.
- Installation of Coke dry quenching technology saves 0.3m3/ton dry coke of water. - Installation of condensation towers for blast furnace slag granulation in BF-3 & 4 saves
huge quantity of makeup water. - HSM2 total system blowdown water of 500-600 m3/day is being recycled through CRM-
2 RO plant. - To sustain the Zero discharge, JSW along with Forest dept had taken up tree plantations
project in the surrounding hillock in an area of around 400 acres where the blow down from Guard pond is reused for through pumping & piping systems with trenching across the hills.
- Darojikere water meets the CPCB Surface water Quality Part C criteria.
Brief of water treatment facilities installed/proposed in the steel plant are given in the following paragraphs.
a) RO-Zero Liquid Discharge Facility
JSW steel has installed ZLD Plant of 4000 m3/day capacity at Coke Oven. The system is based on Mechanical Vapour compression principle. The system is fully integrated automated system incorporating a mechanical vapour compression unit with vibrating screen bowl centrifuge. The high purity distillate produced in the system is used as process makeup water. The evaporation system is sized for concentrating R.O. rejects and has the required normal water evaporation capacity.
The reject from the waste streams is collected in separate wastewater tanks. The wastewater is then pumped at constant rate for preheating by exchanging heat with the outgoing distillate. The preheated reject flows into the flash tank. The Slurry takes discharge
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continuously from the flash tank to the centrifuge. This slurry is fed to the centrifuge which separates out the salt crystals as a cake.
The evaporated vapour flows through the mist eliminator in flash Tank to the suction of the Mechanical Vapour Compressor. The compressed vapour flows to the heating side of the evaporator. As it condenses, it transfers the latent heat of vaporization back to the liquid film on the tube side. Condensed water vapour is pumped out of the system as distillate after transferring heat in the forced Circulation Heat Exchanger. Appearance of water in different stages is shown in Fig 2.9 below.
Fig. 2.9 : Appearance of water in different stages
b) Membrane Bio Reactor Facility
JSW steel has installed a Membrane Bio Reactor plant for treatment of township sewage treated water. The plant influent wastewater flows into biological reactor. In the bioreactor, pre-treated wastewater blends with mixed liquor recirculated from membrane tanks. The resulted sludge flows by gravity through all bioreactor process compartments and get to the membrane tank.
Clean water is separated from sludge via membrane filtration, and recirculated mixed liquor is pumped to an anoxic tank using RAS pumps. These pumps can be used for draining membrane tanks and wasting sludge. Using separate drain pumps is an alternative allowing RAS pumps to be potentially more efficient.
Filtration, or permeation, consists of drawing clean water from the mixed liquor through the membrane fibres via the syphon or permeate pump and discharging into the common header. Water is produced from each train for a certain cycle time (10-15 min) followed by relaxation (30-60 sec), when permeation is stopped but air scouring of the fibres continues. During normal operation, the membrane filtration system is operated with a repeated filtration cycle, which consists of a production period (permeation) followed by a relaxation or back pulse period.
Under normal conditions the system is operated in relaxation mode, whereas during start-up or under conditions of poor sludge filterability, the system can be operated in back pulse mode if required.
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c) MBBR System
The MBBR (Moving Media Based Bio-film Reactor) system consists of an aeration tank with floating plastic carriers which is called media. Media is used here to increase the active surface area for the reaction or decomposition of the organic matter present in the effluent with the help of microorganisms available to treat the wastewater. Thus media increases surface area for the biological microorganisms to attach and grow in the aeration tanks.
The increased surface area reduces the footprint of the tanks required to treat the wastewater. Because of the vastly increased area within the reaction tank as gained by the media inside it, the actual volume needed for aeration comes down by as much as 60 % and this ensures economy of space utilization. The media will be continuously agitated by bubbles from the diffuser system that adds oxygen at the bottom of the aeration tank thus will have good contact between the substrate in the influent wastewater and the biomass on the carriers. To prevent the plastic carriers from escaping the aeration it is necessary to have a sieve on the outlet of the tank. The unit before Aeration tank is primary treatment system which include coarse screen, fine screen, grit chamber, oil and grease removal arrangement and the unit after is clarifier followed by tertiary treatment system which includes Pressure sand filter and activated carbon filter.
d) Treatment of BOF recirculation water at SMS Gas Cleaning Plant using CO2 13
BOF recirculation water is the effluent generated at the SMS during the scrubbing of BOF gas released from the LD converter which after treatment is circulated back to the scrubber. The gas contains particulates generated during the blowing operation. The particulates generated at the BOF are treated in dual stage scrubbers. The system consists of primary and secondary scrubbing venturi placed vertically above each other.
Each convertor has a separate GCP consisting of a scrubber assembly, a thickener and recycle tank with associated pumps and blowers. The effluents generated in the GCP are taken to effluent thickeners for treatment.
In normal practice, the GCP effluent passes through launders and gets collected in thickeners of 1250m3 capacity. Sodium carbonate (soda ash) is dosed here to treat the effluent hardness. This process usually causes the pH of water to go up by formation of NaOH which leads to foaming.
CO2 injection may serve as a suitable replacement for soda ash dosing. Injection of CO2 into the effluent for hardness removal may also lead to lowering of wastewater pH, alkalinity and TDS simultaneously.
Advantages of CO2 injection over soda ash addition are as follows- Reduces the pH of the water & hardness by precipitating out CaCO3 without causing formation of NaOH. Reduces the TDS in outlet effluent. Non-foaming.
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Theoretical Quantity of CO2 needed is only 42% of the soda ash. The usage of CO2 in the process will eliminate scale formation and corrosion Life of scrubber increases The frequency of effluent blow-down decreases, avoiding downstream treatment. Saves on water consumption as no addition of water is required. The scrubbing of CO2 from flue gases can help in gaining carbon credits Liquid CO2 is transported in bulk tankers and pumped into the storage tank in a couple of hours whereas Soda ash is received in bags or in bulk as loose solid and has to be stored indoors, thus reducing space requirements as well as solid material handling.
Scheme for the proposed CO2 injection system is given in Figure – 2.10 below.
Fig. 2.10 - Scheme for the CO2 injection system for SMS-1
e) Making treated waste water suitable and available for irrigation of plantations on nearby hills14
The study area is “Semi-arid”. Due to the low and erratic rainfall and poor soil cover the vegetation is sparse and comprises mostly of xerophytic species.
JSWSL has undertaken to improve the vegetation on the sparsely vegetated hills surrounding the plant. This being carried out as follows:
1. Sumps were excavated at suitable locations on the hill tops (see Fig 2.11)
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Fig. 2.11 : Sump Excavated on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant
2. Contour trenches were dug on the hills (see Fig 2.12). At some places, the contour trenches had deeper pits (see Fig 2.13)
Fig. 2.12 : Contour Trenches on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant
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Fig. 2.13 : Pit in Contour Trench on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant
3. Water pipelines were laid to the hill-top sumps and contour trenches (see Fig 2.14).
Fig. 2.14 : Water Pipeline on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant
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4. Treated sewage water is pumped to the hill-top sumps (see Fig 2.15). The contour trenches are linked to the hill top sumps and hence the water in the sumps flows down along the contour trenches. Water accumulates in the pits in the contour trenches.).
Fig. 2.15 : Water Being Pumped into Hilltop Sump on Hill Behind JVSL Steel Plant
5. Selected species of trees which are part of the area’s natural vegetation have been planted along the contour trenches (see Fig 2.16). Since treated sewage, which is rich in nutrients is being utilised, no additional application of manure is necessary.
Fig. 2.16 : Saplings Planted along Contour Trenches 6. The hill top sumps and pits on the contour trenches have increased the soil moisture in adjacent
areas enabling much denser vegetation to develop (see Fig 2.17).
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Fig. 2.17 : Dense Vegetation Adjacent to Hilltop Sump.
2.12.3 Solid wastes Management15
A road map has been prepared by JSW Steel, Vijayanagar to achieve 100% waste utilization from the existing 79% utilization by implementing various waste utilization schemes for all possible types of wastes generated within its plant.
Presently, implementation of Micro-pellet plant (MPP), Mill scale Briquetting plant (MSB), Slag sand plant, P S Ball plant, SSRP plant and Waste-to-wealth plant for Iron recovery, in addition to conventional methods of waste utilization, have enabled over 79% utilization of wastes from the plant by FY 2018. Installation of Waste-to-wealth plant for Coke recovery, LHF Briquetting plant and Steam box ageing will facilitate JSW in increasing this to 100%. The road map for the same is shown in Fig 2.18 below.
Fig. 2.18 : Roadmap for generation of wealth out of waste
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Following state of the art technologies have already been implemented by JSW steel to gainfully utilize the solid wastes being generated during plant operations-
a) Slag Sand Plant:
JSW Steel generates 13000-14000 tpd of granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) from its iron making units. But due to less acceptance of slag cement, GBFS has limited usage in cement making. JSW steel VJNR contemplated development of an alternate value added product out of it, i.e. slag sand as an alternative to river sand. This is one of its kind in waste utilization technologies.
A slag to sand plant of capacity (2X40 TPH, 1X125 TPH) has already been installed by JSW Steel Vijayanagar works and another plant of capacity 125 TPH is under installation. The produced sand meets the properties of river sand, like density, size distribution, shape and water absorption etc. Photograph of the slag sand plant is given in Figure 2.19 below.
Fig. 2.19 : Slag sand plant installed at JSW Steel, Vijayanagar
b) Micro Pellet Plant:
As per conventional usage, dust and sludge generated from air and water pollution control equipment is recycled through base mix and sinter making. This leads to operational problem as well as quality problems due to non-homogenous mixture, leading to fluctuation in property and quality. These wastes lead to problem of handling during evacuation, transportation and disposal. As the dust does not get evacuated from the air pollution control equipment’s, the performance of bags as well as bag house gets deteriorated.
Micro-Pelletization is a process that converts individual wastes into a homogenized agglomerated form that can be used in conventional iron making units. The aim of the process is to produce a consistent blend in terms of handle-ability, temperature and moisture content that can then be used to produce micro-pellets of the desired quality. The process involves mixing all dust and sludge to bring in homogeneity and a moisture level of about 12%. The mixture is granulated in a high intensity gyratory type mixer.
A micro pellet plant of 0.6 MTPA has been set up to process dust and sludge of medium iron and lime values by converting them to micro pellets. The micro pellets are cured and used in sintering process.
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c) Mill Scale Briquetting Plant (MSB):
JSW VJNR generates approximately 700 TPD of high Fe sludge and dust from its air and water pollution control facilities. In order to utilize the high Fe micro fines dust & sludge, amill scale briquetting plant of 800 tpd has been set up to recycle iron bearing sludge and dust like DRI, ARP fines, mill scales etc to high strength briquettes using molasses as the binder. The product is used as a replacement of coolants in BOF converter. Thus the recycle skips two processing stages and has huge economic benefits. The MSB Plant is capable of handling the additional volume of such dust generated in the proposed expansion. Photographs of the MSB plant is show in Figure 2.20 below.
Fig. 2.20 : Photographs of the MSB plant
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A waste to wealth plant of 1500 tpd has also been set up to process dust and sludge of low iron and carbon values through beneficiation. The concentrate is used in pellet plant, and the low value is sent to existing slime pond. Such dusts cannot be handled in micro pellet plant as they tend to lower the Fe values in sintering. It is also proposed to install a similar unit to process the dust and sludge generated in the proposed expansion.
It was envisaged to install an 800 TPD waste to wealth plant (iron recovery plant) using existing resources within the plant.
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Disposal and reuse of steel slag has always been a concern for all steel makers and most of it is usually dumped. Owning to environmental restrictions, lot of research is being carried out in developing technologies for its recycling. JSW has also been experimenting many technologies and processes for its recycling. JSW also worked with HARSCO, for adopting its steam box technology for ageing steel slag at the slag yard itself. However, adopting this technology required major modifications and additional space in the existing slag yards of the operating shops. Hence steam box technology was not feasible for the existing shops and was adopted in the new steel making shops being commissioned. First steam box process will be commissioned at JSW Dolvi works, SMS-II.
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Recently, R&D and JSW Vijayanagar has also developed a process for converting steel making slag into sand (Fine aggregate – replacement of river sand) for use in civil constructions. In this patented process, crushed slag is treated through a vertical shaft impactor and a classifier after metallic separation. This new process is simpler and cheaper than steam box and can recycle whole of the slag. Fines generated in this process are suitable in cement making and agricultural applications. As a long term strategy, JSW will now be adopting this in-house developed sand technology in all its new units and will be converting all of the additional steel slag into sand and will promote it as an environmental friendly replacement to river sand.
f) Conversion of steel slag to Slag Sand:
Steel making process generates 3 different types of slags, Pre-treatment slag (De-S/KR slag), Primary steel making slag (BOF/EAF slag)) and Secondary steel making slag (LHF Slag).
Pretreatment & Secondary steel making slag have applications in cement industry. The sustained use of steel making slag which forms nearly 70% of the steel making slag is a major issue.
Due to carry over metal (4 -6 %), inevitably, all steel making slags are crushed to separate scrap, which is magnetically treated (individually or mixed) to recover the valuable metal and the metallic portion is recycled as coolant in steel making process. Part of the non-magnetic slag is used in sinter making, iron making and landfilling etc and the rest is dumped as a waste. Presently > 60 % of this non-metallic slag after removal of scrap is dumped at Vijayanagar works.
After continued research, a new processing methodology has been developed at JSW Steel to convert the crushed steel slag into fine aggregate suitable for replacing river sand. The process essentially involves- a. Crushing of < 10 mm slag to a size suitable for fine aggregates (-5 mm) in a VSI/VSG b. Separate the -75 micron fines fraction of this slag to < 7% in an air classifier to meet
the requirements of standards for fine aggregate used in Concrete. IS-383 specifies a maximum of 15% for the -150-micron size and ASTM specifies a max of 7% for 75-micron size.
c. The fines (-75 micron size) is having puzzolonic property and can be blended with clinker to make composite cement.
After metallic separation, the slag will be subjected to mild attrition in a vertical shaft impactor to control the size and change its shape from angular to rounded. The size and shape of the processed slag particles can be controlled by the feed rate and rotor speed. The product is further subjected to air classifier for separation of ultra-fine fractions (< 75 microns). In air classifier, the smaller particles are carried over in the air stream while the larger particles settle against the upward current. The size fraction is controlled by the flow rate of air in the column.
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Fig. 2.21 - Process for manufacturing steel slag sand
Considering a daily generation of 4000 tpd of steel slag being dumped after separation of metallics, this process will enable production of nearly 2800(68%) of fine aggregate (sand) and the balance 1200 tpd (32%) in Cement making. This process will ensure 100% utilisation of steel slag; produce value added product; avoid quarrying of equivalent material conserving natural resources; avoid dumping; reduce dust generation in handling; generate additional revenue.
CRRI is carrying out a study for utilization of steel slag in road making. Initial results indicate that steel slag can be used as a superior aggregate as compared to natural aggregates. IRC has issued code(SP-29) for use of steel slag in rural roads. Subsequent to CRRI report, IRC will be releasing codes for use of steel slag in Highways. JSW Steel has provided steel slag in construction of the National Highway-NH63 by Gammom India.
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JSW VJNR has installed Carbon recovery plant to recover Carbon form waste dust and sludge. Input feed for carbon recovery plant is waste to wealth plant tailings which is turn receives its feed from Blast furnace dust, Blast furnace GCP slurry and Corex GCP slurry. Collector used for the carbon recovery process is Diesel while MIBC (Methyl Iso-Butyl carbinol) is used as frother. Analysis of carbon recovered from carbon recovery plant reveals that fixed carbon content for the product is about 75 % while volatile matter and ash content is about 2.5 % VM and 22.5 % respectively. Cost of reagents for carbon recovery plant comes around Rs60-65 per kg. About 100 TPD of unburnt carbon can be recovered from the process. The same is recycled back in the steel making process via pellet plant. Process flow diagram of Carbon recovery plant is given in Figure 2.22 and Photographs of the process and product are shown in Figure 2.23.
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Fig. 2.22 - Process flow of CRP
Fig. 2.23 - Photograph of recovered carbon & froth
Besides the above, there are other solid wastes like refractory and plant debris etc. which are generated from the steel plant. While some of these are recycled in the process, others are disposed-off in environmentally friendly manner. The hazardous wastes like oily wastes, chrome sludge from CRM, salts from ZLD unit are disposed through authorized re-processors or landfilled. Same shall continue in future.
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Steel slag, a co-product of the steel making process, can be used as a substitute for limestone for agricultural applications and in reclamation of acidic lands. Steel slag contains various concentrations of plant nutrients, such as P, S, Mn, Fe, and Mo. It also contains significant amounts of calcium silicate. Several crops including wheat, rice and sugar cane have shown positive growth responses to silicate applications. There are different types of slag produced in the steel-making process. These include furnace or tap slag, raker slag, synthetic or ladle slags. The most important physical characteristic of
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steel slag for use as an agricultural liming material is its particle size distribution. The finer the particle, the more reactive the material will be in neutralizing soil acidity. Steel slags contain many of the same chemical compounds found in Portland cement. They contain calcium silicate and some free CaO and MgO. Chemical composition of steel slag from the basic oxygen process is given in Table 2.17 below:
Table 2.17 – Chemical composition of Steel Slag Sl. No. Constituent % by Weight
1 CaO 40-522 SiO2 10-193 Al2O3 1-34 MgO 5-105 Fe (as FeO or Fe2O3) 10-406 MnO 5-87 TiO2 0.58 P2O5 0.5-1.09 Free CaO 2.110 Metallic Fe 0.5-1.0
The liming materials in steel slag comprise water-soluble and less water-soluble Ca and Mg compounds. Free Ca in slag reacts rapidly with water to form Ca(OH)2 . The Ca(OH)2 will react rapidly with soil acidity. The less soluble silicate compounds will react more slowly with soil acidity and will provide more long-term buffering of soil pH.
The amount of lime to be added to an agricultural soil is a function of the crop to be grown and the acid buffering capacity of the soil. Organic soils have special liming needs. The ideal pH of a crop can vary over a wide range. Some crops, such as cranberries, require a low pH. Others such as corn, can be grown over a wide range of soil pH, providing that nutrient levels are adequate. Others such as alfalfa, prefer neutral to slightly alkaline pHs. Organic soils are a special condition, in that liming much above pH 6 can result in tie up of micronutrients such as Cu and Zn. The acid buffering capacity of a soil is a function of its mineral composition and organic matter content. Soils buffer pH in the acid range by releasing exchangeable H+ or Al3+ into solution. The cation exchange capacity of a soil is related to its texture and finer textured soils have higher acid buffering capacity than coarser textured soils.
Use of steel slag for reclamation of acidic mine land is an excellent use for this material. Application rates to neutralize total potential acidity of mine land are high and reapplication of lime may not be technically or economically feasible.
Steel slag will contain various concentrations of trace elements, depending on the type of steel produced and on the steel process used. At near neutral soil pHs, as would be expected from liming with steel slag, solubilities and bio availabilities of the cationic metals (Al, Cr (III), Pb, Cd, Ni, Co, Be, Ba, and Sr) will be low. TCLP leachate concentrations for Cr (III) were 0.004 and <0.003 for the fine and coarse slags, respectively, indicating very low solubility of this metal. There were small but non-environmentally important increases in extractable Cr (III) in soils amended with up to 10 tons/acre of slag.
The oxyanions trace elements (Mo, V, Sn, and Sb) would be expected to be slightly more soluble and bioavailable at near neutral pHs than the cationic metals.
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Although steel slags contain varying concentrations of trace elements, such as trivalent Cr (III) and Zn, the bioavailability of these metals is very low.
As a co-product of an industrial process, steel slag offers considerable cost advantages over commercial limestone.
Steel slag has been successfully used as a substitute for limestone to neutralize soil acidity in agricultural soils for many years, and research has shown slag use to be comparable to or superior to limestone in some cases. In addition, to its liming benefits, slag contains plant nutrients that can enhance plant growth. Slag also contains Si, which has been shown to increase yields of grass crops, such as rice and sugar cane, and Si also helps crops defend against crop diseases. Although steel slags contain varying concentrations of trace elements, such as trivalent Cr (III) and Zn, the bioavailability of these metals is very low.
2.12.4 Energy Conservation
Following state of the art technologies have been implemented by JSW steel to gainfully utilize the solid wastes being generated during plant operations-
a) Reduction of flare loss to <1%: 20
Steel production processes typically dispose large volumes of specialty gases, which have significant energy content. The different process stages – from coal to steelmaking – provide five different gas types of by-product gases in JSW’s plant: coke oven gas (COG), blast furnace gas (BFG), COREX gas, DRI Gas and BOF gas (BOFG). A major portion of these gases is utilized in the steel making process. Balance gas is used in power generation in Captive power plants as well as in power generation by SBU1 & SBU2. During the course of collection, cleaning and transportation, there are certain losses and a portion of the gas is also flared off due to various reasons. JSW is continually improving the efficiency of the system and thereby reducing the flare losses of these fuel gases. The percentage flare losses in the past three years are given in Table 2.18 below.
Table 2.18 – Percentage flare losses in last 3 years Year Unit BF gas CO gas COREX gas DRI gas
2016-17 % 7.50 0.45 1.46 1.342017-18 % 6.54 1.15 1.12 1.442018-19 % 3.79 0.98 2.64 0.892019-20 % 4.2 1.3 1.04 0.632020-21 % 3.12 1.29 1.01 0.5
In order to further reduce these flare losses to less than 1 % in future, JSW has planned the following- 1) Blast Furnace Gas Reliability project Phase-2 gas line completion. 2) Coke Oven Gas injection in DN2500 COREX gas line. 3) Blast Furnace gas line from Blast Furnace-3 to power plant complex. 4) Blast Furnace gas line to Blast Furnace -1&2 Gas holder for augmenting Pressure.
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b) Waste heat recovery from SMS3 EAF: 21
Steel making process (EAF) always produces a high amount of dust containing off gas. Before discharging it into environment, this gas needs to be filtered. For this purpose, the off-gas temperature in every case must be cooled down for further treatment by means of water cooled ducts.
JSW has adopted the Gas cooling with water cooled ducts & dissipating the heat to atmosphere through Water to water heat exchanger in the primary cooling circuit and further cooling of fumes by Heat exchanger secondary circuit by cooling tower. It is proposed to install a waste heat boiler in the flue duct to recover steam.
c) Waste heat recovery from Sinter Plant cooler:
In sinter maxing process, the hot sinter formed in the process needs cooling before being stored. The exhaust heat from the sinter cooler is recovered for generation of steam. The generated steam in turn is utilized in existing BF3, BF4, CO3 & CO4. The details of waste heat recovery systems installed in the existing Sinter plants is given in Table 2.19.
Table 2.19 – Waste heat recovery in existing sinter plants Plant Boiler Capacity
(TPH)Flue gas flow
(Nm3/hr)Inlet temp
(oC)Outlet temp
(oC)SP2 15 190000 380 165SP3 35 527000 380 165SP4 15 190000 380 165Steam Pressure-15 bar, Temperature-250 degree C
JSW is currently in the process of installing MEROS systems in all the existing Sinter Plants. The system involves reutilizing a part of the flue gas in pre-heating the sinter base mix during gas conditioning. In addition to this, the exhaust flue gas needs conditioning before getting cleaned in the bag filters. This in turn results in generation of addition quantities of steam which is exported to the plant steam network. Similar facilities shall be extended for the upcoming sinter plant as well.
d) Waste heat recovery from Coke Oven CDQ:
Existing Coke Ovens 3 & 4 are provided with Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) units. JSW Steel will also set up CDQ for the 3.0 MTPA and 1.5 MTPA coke oven plant which are presently being installed. CDQ is employed to cool off the red hot coke and to utilize the sensible heat of hot gases to generate High Pressure steam which is utilized in steam Turbine-Generator (TG) sets to generate power of about 76 MW. The power produced is proposed is utilized for consumption of the CDQ system and for other units of the steel plant through its internal distribution systems.
e) Waste energy recovery from BF TRT:
Top pressure recovery turbine (TRT) recovers pressure energy from outlet gases of blast furnace which was otherwise lost by the gas cleaning plant and converts it into electricity.
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Blast furnace gas after wet type gas cleaning plant and upstream of BF outlet gas main stop valve is fed through inlet main stop valve (Goggle valve), quick shut off valve and governor valve to a turbo expander to work to drive a generator for generating electricity for feeding to power net. The expanded gas is discharged into main BF gas distribution piping network downstream of main stop valve through outlet main stop valve (Goggle valve). A bypass control valve has been provided to the main stop valve in the BF gas outlet line. Changing the working angle of stator blades of TRT in order to match the changed operating conditions of the blast furnace, the TRT train could also control the top pressure of blast furnace. The TRT unit along with its auxiliary units will be housed in a covered TRT house. The TRT in proposed BF5 is expected to produce about 27 MW.
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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.1.1 General
EIA is the most important aspect of overall environment management strategy. EIA needs a datum on which the prediction can be done. Information on the existing baseline environmental status is essential for assessing the likely environmental impacts of the proposed project. For studying the existing baseline environmental status the following basic steps are required:
Delineation of project site and study area. Delineation of the environmental components and methodology Identification of study period. Delineation of the location of proposed project and description of its surroundings based on secondary data.
After delineation of the above for the present case, various environmental attributes such as physiography and drainage, meteorology, air quality, water quality, soil quality, noise levels, ecology and socio-economic environment etc. have been studied/monitored in order to establish baseline for different environmental components. Baseline status of the existing JSW Steel Plant operating facilities has also been studied.
3.1.2 Project Site &Study Area
For the purpose of environmental impact assessment, the study area has been divided in two (2) zones. The existing Steel Plant along with its existing facilities where the proposed activities are concentrated is designated as the project site or core zone. The 10km radius from the plant boundary is taken as study area or buffer zone for the present study. In the core zone, the impacts on the environment will be larger, needing specific environment mitigation plans.
It is necessary to evaluate the impacts of the project activities, so that the surrounding area and communities are prevented from adverse impacts. The impact of the project area beyond ten kilometre is considered insignificant, excepting for air emissions,which needs to be evaluated using mathematical models. The location of the project site & 10 km buffer zone is marked in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/01.
The study area is located between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude and can be located in the Survey of India Topo-sheet No. D43E11, D43E12 D43E15 & D43E16.In general, the areas falling in buffer zone is characterised by undulated terrain presenting a gently hilly topography. The general elevation of study area varies from 340 to 960 m above MSL. The area is seismically stable and falls under the Seismic Zone 2 – as per Seismic Zone India Map IS:1893 (Part-I)-2002, BIS,GOI, referred as Low Damage Risk Zone. The physiographic features of the study area are shown in Drg.MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02.
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3.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE
Site monitoring has been carried out for three months from December 2018 to February 2019 (winter season, 2018-19) to study the mentioned environmental attributes.
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS AND METHODOLOGY
The environmental components studied and the methodologies followed for the preparation of EIA report are given in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1. Environmental Components and Methodologies Adopted For the Study Sl. No. Area Env.
Components Parameters Methodology*
1. Study Area Air Meteorology Field MonitoringAmbient Air Quality (prescribed parameters by CPCB).Pb, As & Ni in PM10Benzene & Benzo(a)Pyrene
Noise Levels2. Study
Area/project SiteWater Water Quality:
Ground water (parameters as per IS:10500)Surface water (as per CPCB’s Surface Water Quality Criteria
Field Monitoring
3. Study Area/project Site
Soil Soil Quality (Physico-chemical characteristics)
Field Monitoring
4. Study Area/project Site
Ecological features
Flora & Fauna Field Study / Secondary Data
5. Study Area/project Site
Socio-economic features
Parameters related to Social / Economic aspects
Field Study (Public Consultation by questionnaire survey) / Secondary Data
6. Study Area/project Site
Geology & Hydrology
Formation of RocksWater use & impact
Field Monitoring / Secondary Data
7. Study Area/project Site
Work Zone Air Stack EmissionsParameters related to work zone air qualityWork Zone Noise
Field Monitoring
8. Study Area/project Site
Water Effluent Quality at Outlet of Effluent Treatment Plant (parameters as per Integrated Iron & Steel Plant – waste water discharge standard)Water Quality at plant outfalls (parameters as per Integrated Iron & Steel Plant - waste water discharge standard)
Field Monitoring
9. Study Area/project Site
Soil Soil Quality near Solid Waste Dumping Area
Field Monitoring
10 Interface of Study Area and Project Site
- Traffic density study Field Monitoring
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3.4 LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL SETTINGS
The expansion plan of JSW is proposed to come within the existing plant premises.
3.4.1 Regional Settings
The study area is located at Toranagallu in the Bellary district of Karnataka. The geographical grids of the study area approximately range from 76°38’ to 76°40’ East longitude and 15°10’to 15°12’ North latitude. The area is rich in mineral resources such as iron ore and manganese ore. These mineral resources are mainly found in Sandur and Copper mountain ranges.
The study area is located in Daroji valley formed by Sandur hills on south, copper mountains on east and cluster of small Daroji hills on the north side. The steel plant site is located adjacent to the national highway 63 running from Bellary to Hubli. The site is about 2 km from the Toranagallu Railway Station. There are other small metallurgical plants like Kariganur sponge iron plant, Padmavati Ferro alloys, and associated units of JSW like JPOCL (oxygen plant), JTPCL (power plant), Jamipol (powder Injection compound), Bawalka steel tubes (pipe manufacture). Other steel industries of the area like Hospet steel, Kalyani steel, Kirloskar Ferro alloys, Mukund steel and Bellary steel are located beyond 30 kms from the existing steel works site.
Sandur hills begins at Mallapuram on the bank of Tungabhadra River and runs south-east, for over 48 km with only one break. The highest elevation of Sandur hills is 3400 feet (1036 m). Both the divisions slope gradually northwards towards Tungabhadra River flowing nearly 25 km north of the proposed project site. Copper mountain range runs from North-West to South-East, roughly parallel to Sandur hills about 8 km east of them. It runs from Daroji tank South-East for about 40 km and up to about 6 km west of the Hagari river. The highest elevation of the Copper Mountain is 3285 feet above sea level. Daroji hills, which are a cluster of several isolated hills in the North of Sandur hills. The two hills are separated from each other by the valley along which South-Central railway runs from Bellary to Hospet.
The area under Bellary taluk is almost flat treeless plain whereas major portions of Hospet and Sandur taluks are hilly. Forests in the area can be divided into two main divisions, dry deciduous and shrub forests. The deciduous forests are mostly situated in Sandur taluk at a distance of about 18 km from the site. Bellary and Hospet taluks have only shrub type of forests.
Bear sanctuary at Daroji is located at about 4 Km from the steel plant boundary. Hampi village, which covers the ruins of Vijayanagar, the renowned capital of Vijayanagar Empire that flourished during 14th-16th centuries, is beyond 25 km away from the site. There is no other National park, biosphere reserve, habitat for migratory birds, archaeological site within 10 km of the periphery. The NH-63 connecting Guntakal to Hospet passes almost along E-W at approximately 4 km N from the site. The area does not fall in seismically active zone.
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3.4.2 Topography
The topography of the study area is gently sloping from south to north. The area is in a valley surrounded by small mountain ranges. The highest elevation of the existing steel plant and the proposed expansion site is 500m while the lowest is 430m above MSL.
The proposed new units are coming within the existing plant boundary and the area is already in Industrial use. Topography of the study area is shown in Drg.MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02.
3.4.3 Drainage1
The proposed site is devoid of any river system. However, the site is drained by Narihalla on the western side and Kaniganahalla on the eastern side. Narihalla and Kaniganahalla drain into Daroji tank which is the only noteworthy tank in Sandur taluk with a capacity of 788.28 Mcft (22.3 million cubic meter) located about 5km north of the proposed site. Daroji tank also receives water from Tungabhadra high level canal. Important rivers of Bellary district are Tungabhadra and its tributaries namely Hagari and Chikka Hagari, which flow outside the study area. River Tungabhadra flows on the north side of Toranagallu at a distance about 25 km. The flow of Tungabhadra River and Narihalla nallah is regulated by respective reservoir authorities and the flow is very less during dry season. The natural nallah, Kaniganahalla is also dry during the dry seasons.
There are several ground water basins in the study area. The plant site falls under Sandur ground water basin. The main source of recharge to ground water in the region is through infiltration of rainwater. The Narihalla to a little extent effects ground water recharge in the area. The drainage of the study area is shown in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/03.
3.4.4 Climate
As per IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) climatological data monitored during 1981 to 2010 at Bellary which is approximately 30 km from site shows that the coolest part of the year is from November to end of February. In December, when the mean temperature is the lowest, the mean daily minimum is 15.6°C. By the end of February, temperature begins to rise rapidly. By April, which is the hottest month, the mean daily maximum temperature goes up to 40.4°C. In May also, the weather is nearly as hot as April and in these two months the heat is oppressive. With the onset of monsoon in June, the weather becomes slightly cooler and continues to be so throughout the monsoon period. The maximum temperature recorded at Bellary so far is 42.7°C while minimum is 12.3°C.
Summer and cold seasons are the driest part of the year when relative humidity levels vary from 50 to 73% in morning and 29 to 43% in the afternoons. Relative humidity
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is higher in the South-West monsoon and retreating monsoon seasons, when they are generally 50 to 73%. The average annual rainfall as recorded at Bellary is 499.5 mm.
South Easterlies and Easterlies are very predominant during winter season. South Easterly component is predominant till summer. Once the monsoon onsets, the winds start blowing from West and NW. Study of climatologically data reveals that winds are changing the directions only during winter and monsoon.
During the period from May to November, sky remains moderately to heavily cloud.Rest of the year, sky remains generally clear or lightly clouded. The historical climatological data as collected from nearest IMD station at Bellary is presented in Table 3.2 below.
Table 3.2. Climatological data of IMD Bellary (Observation from 1981 to 2010)
IMD Annual Mean(% no. of days
wind from)
N NE E SE S SW W NW CalmDay 3 8 12 10 2 10 18 14 23
Night 3 12 14 12 2 11 21 16 9Overall 3 10 13 11 2 11 20 15 16
Predominance Sequence (Annual) 7th 6th 3rd 4th 8th 5th 1st 2nd
Winter Season(Dec, Jan & Feb)
Day (avg) 2 12 26 24 3 4 2 7 21Night (avg) 4 15 30 28 4 3 2 7 8
Overall (avg) 3 13 28 26 4 3 2 7 15Predominance
Sequence (Winter) 7th 3rd 1st 2nd 5th 6th 8th 4th
The Annual and winter season climatological Wind rose diagrams at IMD’s Bellary observatory is shown in Fig. 3.1.
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Fig 3.1. Annual & Winter Season Wind Rose at IMD’s Bellary Observatory
3.4.5 Land Use2
Satellite imagery contains detailed records of features on ground at the time of satellite overpass. An image interpreter systematically examines the images for generating the information required. Other supporting materials such as published maps and reports from various sources will increase the accuracy of the interpretation. The chain of process in visual interpretation of the shape and pattern in an image begins with detection. There are certain fundamental characteristics seen on images which aid in the visual interpretation of satellite imagery. These are tone/colour, size, shape, texture, pattern, location, association, resolution and season. Visual interpretation is subjective and differs from person to person and also upon the season, scale, spectral bands, spatial resolution, overall image contrast and quality of the data. The land use/land cover of the region is presented in the land use &land cover map enclosed.The major classifications of the land use/land cover are vegetation cover, settlements, agricultural land, local water body, and river & road connectivity.
Land Use & Land Cover Classification
Land-use/Land cover pattern in the study area as interpreted from RESOURCESAT-2A LISS-IV satellite imagery dated 27.03.2019 is shown in Drg.No. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/04 and given below in Table 3.3 and Fig 3.2.False colour composite of the study area is also attached as Drg.No. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/05. The study area as per the satellite imagery covers 41.9% agricultural land, 19.5% forest/plantation/ vegetation covered area, 26.7% wasteland/scrubland, 2.5% water
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bodies and 7.8% built-up land. The detailed land use/land cover of the region within 10 km radius buffer area is described in Table 3.3 below:
Table 3.3. Land use/Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area SN. Type of Land use Area (ha.) % Land
cover1 Built-up Land
Built-up (Urban) 512.21 (0.8%)Built-up (Rural) 873.21 (1.3%)Industrial Area 3448.25 (5.3%)
Air Strip 43.47 (0.1%)Mining area 167.33 (0.3%)
Subtotal (A) 5044.47 7.8%2 Agricultural Land
Crop Land 2917.16 (4.5%)Fallow Land 24218.14 (37.4%)
Subtotal (B) 27135.30 41.9%3 Waste Land
Land with scrub 17301.54 (26.7%)Subtotal (C) 17301.54 26.7%
4 Forests Open Mixed Forest 6197.26 (9.6%)
Scrub forest 6430.76 (9.9%)Subtotal (D) 12628.02 19.5%
5 Water BodiesRiver/Stream/canal 240.77 (0.4%)
Lake/tank 1384.98 (2.1%)Subtotal (E) 1625.75 2.5%
6 OthersGrass/Grazing 1087.38 (1.7%)
Subtotal (F) 1087.38 1.7%Grand Total 64822.46 100%
The distribution of major land use/land cover of the study area is also shown in Figure 3.2 below.
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Fig 3.2. Breakup of major Land use/land cover
The brief description of the different land use/land covers observed in the study area is mentioned below:
Built-up area: The built-up area in the study area consists of 7.8% of the total land cover. The built-up area generally refers to the settlements (both urban and rural) with all infrastructural facilities like roads, railways, etc. along with the townships and colonies established by industries within the study area. The area occupied by JSWSL as well as other industries within the study area are also included the built-up area, forming almost 5.3% of the total study area. The study area also has about 0.3% of the study area under mining activities and 0.1% under a small air strip of JSWSL. These cover a very small portion of the total land cover of the area.
Agricultural land: The total agricultural land covers a land area of about 41.9% of the total study area, of which 4.5% is crop land and 37.4% is fallow land. Some part of the land has been kept as current fallow where grasses are grown. This may be attributed to rain fed agricultural practice. These agricultural lands are used for seasonal agricultural practice.
Forest Land: The forests in the area are primarily scrub forests and open mixed forests and cover 19.5% of the total land within 10 km buffer area. The vegetation is the green vegetation planted by local habitants and some are part of the natural vegetation of the area surrounding the settlements. It is present in patches throughout the study area. There are some stretches of forests within the study area which are mostly in degraded state with poor quality of vegetation comprising mostly of malformed trees and gradually invaded by grass and weeds.
Scrubland, Wasteland: The scrubland in the area is 26.7% of the total area. These areas are mostly open, vacant areas and comprise of sparsely distributed scrubs.
Rivers: The total area covered by water bodies including rivers and lakes or ponds is about 2.5% of which over 3/4th of the area is under lakes or ponds. Daroji Kere Lake comes within the study area and forms the major component of the surface water bodies found in the area.
BUILT-UP LAND7.8%
AGRICULTURAL LAND41.9%
WASTE LAND26.7%
FOREST
WATER BODIES2.5%
OTHERS1.7%
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Others: Besides the above, a small proportion of area was observed to be under use by local inhabitants for grazing. These areas were mostly covered in grass and small shrubs, forming 1.7% of the total study area.
3.5 HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES3
3.5.1 Introduction
Industrialization of an area will have direct bearing on the land and groundwater. The demand of water particularly for domestic purpose (due to population influx) increases manifold and they are generally met from the groundwater. Hence, there is always a thrust on the groundwater balance. In addition, industrialisation of an area also leads to contamination of natural resources like groundwater if the untreated effluent comes into contact with groundwater once they are discharged on the surface. Due to infiltration and permeability of the soil, the effluent ultimately finds its way to groundwater table. Hence, a detailed study is required well before starting of any industrial activities of an area, to understand the existing condition of groundwater occurrence, movement and groundwater balance for future planning to utilise the resources in a sustainable manner. If it is not planned, in the early stage of development, the industrialisation will have major negative impacts on the existing resources particularly on water supply. In order to study the impact of activities due to proposed project, hydrogeological study was carried out in the month of February, 2019 in the surrounding 10 km radius.
3.5.2 Geology
The geological disposition of the area is complex but well developed sequences of the rock from Archean to recent age. The basement rocks are overlaid by Proterozoic Cenozoic, and by recent laterite alluvium on the top. The geologic succession of the study area is detailed below.
Stratigraphic position and Age
Formation and Lithology
Recent Laterite, black cotton clay-------------Unconformity-------------------
Cenozoic Proterozoic
Quartz vein Gabbro/dolerite dykeGranitoids
-------------Unconformity-------------------Archaean Metabasalt with iron and manganese
MetabasaltMetavolcanics with quartzite’sGranite and gneiss
The geology of the area is dated back to Pre-Cambrian age. The rocks occurring in the district can be divided broadly into two types namely;
a) Schistose rocks of Dharwarian age
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b) Gneisses and granite belonging to Peninsular Gneissic Complex (PGC) and Hospet Granite.
The schistose rocks occur as long and linear bands which comprise of both sedimentary and volcanic suites subjected to low grade regional metamorphism and different phases of deformation. There are a few major schist belts within the district, which trend in northwest – southeast direction. They are named as;
i) Sandur schist belt, ii) Pennar-Hagari schist belt, iii) Southern part of Gadag belt.
While the western part of the district exposes a fragment of the Sandur belt renowned for its rich iron and manganese deposits occupy the central part of the district and Hagari segment of Hungund-Kushtagi-Hagari belt is seen in the eastern part. In all these belts, volcanics are represented by repetitive sequences of meta/basalt, meta/andesite, meta/rhyholite and sheet like bodies of metagabbroid and metadolerite. Metabasalt is predominant covering about 70% of the volcanic rocks, Sedimentary rocks are represented by quartzite, ferruginous/manganese phylite, greywacke and garntiferous mica schist. The schistose rocks have undergone lower greenschist to amphibolite facies of regional metamorphism.
Peninsular geneisses and Hospet Granite constitute about 70% of the area of Bellary district. Peninsular Gneisses are the oldest rocks which form the basement and comprise migmatites and associated grey biotite-gneiss and granodioritic to tonalitic rocks. The younger Hospet granite shows intrusive relationship with the PGC and schistose rocks. The basic dykes occurring in the Bellary district are many and vary in size and composition. Thin pegmatite veins traverse the granites and occur profusely inmigmatite zones around band in the schistose rocks on both the sides of Tungabhadra dam and at Kampli.
The general strike of the schistose rocks varies from NW-SE to NNW-SSE with moderate dip of 500 - 600 both towards NE and SW. The general foliation trend of gneisses is NNW – SSE with almost subvertical dips. The tectonic history of the rock formations reveals that the Pre-Cambrian schist belts have been initially fold into synclines and anticlines and the cores of anticline occupied by the gneisses and granites. These have been later refolded almost parallel to the early fold axis forming doubly plunging folds. Geological and Hydrogeological map of Bellary district as per CGWB, 2012 report is given in Figure 3.3 below.
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Fig 3.3. Geological and Hydrogeological map of Bellary District
Rock Profile of the site:
The top layer of the site is characterized by recent sand, murram, with rectangular pebbles of banded hematite and black cotton soil. This combination of topsoil ranges from 0 to 1.5m, below 1.5m the weathered schist formation is encountered upto depth of 8m. Beyond 8m the formations are found to be fractured. The basement/fresh rock occurs beyond 10m. The general profile observed in the study area is as follows.
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General profile observed in the study area
Recent Murram, rectangular pebbles, Hematite, Black cotton soil 1.5m
Fractured schist zone 8m
Fractured Zone 10m
Fresh basement schist>10m
The above soil profiles was observed from the well and nallah cuttings which are located in the valley portion of the study area. The recent formation of murram and black cotton soil are observed at the depth of 0.5m to 1.0m. It appears that the fractured rock starts immediately and extends to the depth of 10m and even in the fresh rock strata.
From the geotechnical map it is evident that three seismic zones have been identified at Bellary district. There are three lineaments are also identified. All the lineaments are occurring at Zone II of seismic activities. The existing plant is located in seismic zone II and without any lineament. From the map, it also can be seen that the plant is located on pediplain plateau residual with structural hill ranges. The basement has crystalline, granite, charnockite rocks.
Geotechnical Data
Three boreholes drilled at the project site have been studied. All the boreholes were using the conventional rotary drilling technique. Methodology followed for drilling confirmed to IS: 1892-2000. Drilling in soil formations was generally progressed by the cutting action of rotating bit with water circulation and stabilising the side of the boreholes by using casing pipes in top soil layer followed by bentonite slurry suspension to prevent collapse of sidewall. Tungsten-Carbide (TC) bits were used in fractured rock formations. Diamond bit drilling was adopted in rock strata, where progress achieved using TC bit was slowed down considerably. Wherever cores could be recovered, same has been sequentially logged. Percentage Core Recovery (CR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) is calculated & tabulated in Table 3.4 and 3.5 for the respective bore logs.
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Table 3.4. Percentage Core Recovery (CR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) of Boreholes
BH No Drill run Bulk
density Point load
index
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
UCS = 15 x Is
(m) (t/m3) (t/m2) (t/m2)
BH-1B 5.0 – 6.0 2.80 1475.00 22119.007.0 – 8.0 2.73 1235.00 18519.00
BH-1C 6.0 – 7.0 2.94 1269.00 19033.007.0 – 8.0 3.00 1372.00 20576.00
Note: For Laboratory test results such as consolidation, triaxial, direct shear, unconfined compressive strength, Atterberg Limits, natural moisture content, sieve and Hydrometer Analysis for soils etc refer the table.
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SUB-SOIL PROFILE AND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
All the three boreholes drilled generally have more or less similar soil profile.
Table 3.6. Subsoil Profile of Boreholes
BH No
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depth (m)
GWT (m) below EGL
Top Soil cover (m)
Rock formations with internal demarcationLayer thickness (m)DR FR HR
BH-1A 10.0 3.6 -- 6.0 4.0 --BH-1B 8.0 3.6 1.0 4.0 3.0 --BH-1C 10.0 3.6 1.0 4.0 5.0 --
DR: Disintegrated Rock; FR: Fissured Rock; HR: Hard Rock; EGL: Existing Ground Level
Net safe bearing capacities/allowable bearing pressures has been worked out for foundations at 3m below the existing ground level. Depending on design requirements for SBC/ABP, embedment can be decided accordingly by the designer.
3.5.3 Hydrology
In-order to understand the hydro geology of the area, hydrology of the area is studied in detail which is having direct bearing on the groundwater. Hence, a comprehensive study has been carried out and the outcomes are enumerated in the subsequent paragraphs.
The entire study area forms a part of Tungabhadra basin, downstream catchments. The study area is mainly drained by Kaniganahalla nala and Narihalla nala and finally these two nalas become tributaries to Daroji kere. The overflow of Daroji kere meets Tungabhadra at about 25 Km towards North. Hagari and Chikka hagari are other tributaries to Tungabhadra which are not falling in the study area.
There are 15 minor and 2 major tanks located in Sandur taluk. Daroji kere and Narihalla are two major reservoirs in the study area. Another one located at south of the plant is manmade which is exclusively meant for plant feed water.
High level lined Tungabhadra irrigation canal is passing at about 4 km north of the plant site. The let out water from Tungabhadra dam to Andhra Pradesh flows in this canal for 8 to 9 months in a year with an average height of water column ranging from 2 to 3 meter. This water head influences the groundwater in the down gradient and in the vicinity of the canal to some extent till the groundwater head gets matched with running canal water head. Nevertheless this canal water is not used for any industrial purpose and it is unaffected by JSW activities. Hence, further detailed study about the canal is not detailed in this report.
Depth (m)
Stratum Remarks on stratum in-situ condition
3.0 Disintegrated rock Very dense stratum with N values >100.
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The climate of the area is interior arid zone and the total rainfall ranges from 401 to 986 mm. (Year 2000 to 2011). More than 80% of the rainfall is received during the months of July to September from South West monsoon and the balance is equated by North East monsoon.
The study region is characterized by hot and dry summer with temperature raising above 42.7 0C during the month of April.
Water shed & drainage:
The study area (10 km radius) drains in to main basin of Tungabhadra river. The plant area is drained in to Daroji Lake. The surface water divide exists in the south part of the proposed plant site. Three numbers of macro level water sheds are observed. All the water sheds are marked by dendritic type of drainage system. It reveals that the area is undulated and because of undulation minor streams are noticed. Three macro streams are observed in the study area viz. Banuchandra Vanka, Nari halla and Kanigana Halla/Hire Halla. Banuchandra Vanka flows and drains away on other side of the study area.
Physiography and drainage:
The location is characterized by two major drains i.e. Kaniganahalla, and Narihalla.Kaniganahalla is passing through plant site near the proposed expansion area and Narihalla stream is flowing 800m west of the plant boundary. Both streams are flowing from south to north and are joining Daroji Reservoir at about 5km north of the plant boundary.
The drainage pattern of the study area has been shown in Figure 3.4 below. From the figure, it is evident that area is mostly characterized by dendritic and intermittently characterized by parallel pattern of drainage. It reveals that the area is undulated and is characterized by dendritic pattern, whereas the area falls in the Pedi plain portion of the hill range are under seasoned (monsoonal) cultivation and it is characterized by parallel type of drainage pattern.
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While studying the drainage pattern, it was observed; by and large the study area has a distinct dendritic pattern drainage system owing to development of relief. Some initial stage drainage impressions are observed in core zone of the study area. It indicates that the present plant is located at an elevated area and dips to north.
The drainage density at core and buffer zone are as follows:
Location Drainage density in km/ Sq. km Core zone 0.87Buffer zone 1.80Average 1.72
From the above table, it is ostensible that the drainage density is less in core zone when compared to average density of 1 to 1.5 km/sq.km should exist in a an undulating region. At buffer zone it is higher but the land use pattern is relatively non-flat when compared to core zone. The drainage pattern were drawn for the water shed falling in the study area to observe the run-off. It was observed that the area is mainly possessing dendritic and fan shaped pattern. Almost all water sheds in the study area exhibit fan shaped discharge. It implies that the peak discharge of flood will occur relatively longer period during rainy season which may lead to flooding of the areas.
3.5.4 Hydrogeology4
Hydrological study of any region is significant mainly for two reasons;
Impact of the industrial complex on the water regime of the region. Optimum utilization of water and safeguards against the water pollution by the industry.
The plant area falls under fractured zone and the yield is >10 litres per second. A surface water divide was observed at south west of Bellary. In general the groundwater yield in Bellary district is in the range of 1-5 liters per second. A detailed hydrogeological study of Bellary district was also carried out by CGWB in 2012. The groundwater maps showing pre and post monsoon water levels are given in Figure 3.5 and 3.6 respectively.
4Specific TOR Point vi(1)
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Fig 3.5. Depth of Water Level Pre Monsoon, 2011
Fig 3.6. Depth of Water Level Post Monsoon, 2011
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Core zone
Hydrogeologically, the area can be grouped under sedimentary cum metamorphosed rocky terrain overlaid by sandy alluvium soil, followed by fractured schist aquifers. In the core zone the top layer consist of clayey - sandy soil.
To understand the groundwater table conditions, attempts have been made to measure the available bore-wells at core zone and buffer zone with the intension of establishing groundwater map for the study area. Core zone is flat virgin area and do not have any habitations. Several bore wells have been installed within the plant boundary to monitor the status of groundwater at regular intervals.
Buffer zone
When compared to core zone, the buffer zone is witnessed by several borewells which is encouraging and convincing situation. The relief area is endowed with considerable amount of groundwater in water table condition. Obviously the availability of drinking water favors for livable condition and more habitations are noticed in this area. These habitations are mainly dependent of groundwater for their livelihood.
There are two hindrances to conduct ground water study. One is municipal water supply to the habitant and another is depletion of groundwater table to deeper level in the dug wells. In the first case, the water is available at the courtyard of habitant, hence most of dug wells are defunct or filled with dirt. Another factor which is impeding the study is, advent of hand bore wells.
As rare phenomena in this area both type of wells are in use and the available dug wells were measured to draw the groundwater table. The villagers are also using the hand bore well and dug wells provided by the government. It also reported at (Basapur) that the yield of the wells are in the increasing trend due freshwater stored in the plant feed water tank which is located at higher gradient of the dam. The yield was in the range of 1.64 to 2 m3/minutes before construction of the feed water tank (MECON’s report). The depth of the well was about 5 to 10m. However, in the present condition the groundwater yield along the streams and fracture zones are in the range 4 to 5 m3/minutes within the depth less than 6m which is almost double of earlier yield. This concludes that the availability of surface water head in the project plant site is the source for increase in the groundwater yield.
Dug wells are identified nearer to the proposed site i.e. at Toranagallu village. The other villages around the site are Toranagallu, Talur, Vaddu, Basapur, Kurekuppa, Sultanpur and Kodalu. Quite a good numbers of wells are identified in these villages. The groundwater levels have been measured from the above village wells are shown in Table 3.7. About 31wells have been inventoried in the buffer zone during the study. The location of the inventoried wells is shown in Figure 3.7 below.
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Fig 3.7. Locations of inventoried wells in study area
The hydrogeological details of the measured wells are shown in the Table 3.7 below.
Table 3.7. Hydrogeological data of wells inventoried from the surrounding villages Well No.
Name of the village Ground Elevation(m above
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Depth of watertable
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Ground water level
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1 Akshaptra 477.9 7.79 470.112 10 MTPA Gate 476.7 6.31 470.393 Kudithini 484 11.56 472.444 KPCL Crossing 492.7 24.55 468.155 Sultanpur 504.7 15.46 489.246 Sultanpur 500.4 14.12 486.287 Kodalu 508.7 12.5 496.28 Bannatti 514.7 24.23 490.479 Talur 501.8 17.96 483.8410 Joga 523 17.76 505.2411 Vaddu 489 7 48212 Vaddu 486.2 8.2 47813 Basapur 474.3 7.56 466.7414 Kurekuppa 477.3 6.27 471.03
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Well No.
Name of the village Ground Elevation(m above
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Depth of watertable
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Ground water level
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15 Buvanahalli 474.7 7.93 466.7716 Buvanahalli 478 7.85 470.1517 Buvanahalli 477 7.9 469.118 Gadiganur 491.2 7.62 483.5819 Gadiganur 489.8 7.7 482.120 Dharmasagar 506.4 18.2 488.221 Dharmasagar 509.9 17.14 492.7622 Devallapura Village 476 9 46723 Devallapura Village 476.7 7.92 468.7824 Devallapura Village 454.8 8.63 446.1725 Alia Daroji Village 458 3.5 454.526 Alia Daroji Village 456 2.71 453.2927 Daroji Village 467.1 13.4 453.728 Daroji Village 466.9 12.9 45429 Thimallapura Village 462.7 5.2 457.530 Project Site 495.3 12.95 482.3531 Project site 490 6.23 483.77
In each village minimum of one, & maximum of three wells were measured in the month of February 2019. The measured levels were used for construction of the groundwater contour map for the site. From the data, it is evident that the water level ranges from 2.7 to 24.5 m bgl and maintains static flow. The aquifer in the study area extend upto 160 m.
Even though the measured wells are regularly used for domestic consumption, neither remarkable fluctuation is observed nor reported in the water table in terms of draw down. Several villagers in the study area reported that fluctuation in water table do occur in advent of summer. It general, the measurement of water table level indicates that in most of the dug wells in the downstream villages wrt JSW plant the aquifer is recharged immediately by the interconnectivity of the rocks and rise in piezometric surface due to existence of unlined feed water tank constructed by plant authorities. The aquifers are mostly composed of fragmented weathered rocks. The phreatic aquifer provides sufficient yield which meets the villager’s day to day and agriculture consumption and it is occurring at 6 to 8 m depth. The reason could be results of:
(i) Continuous recharge of groundwater either by rain or by the streams or by the plant feed water tank
(ii) Extraction/draft of groundwater is lesser than the recharge quantity due to reduction of agricultural area
(iii) Population uses supply water.
The reported water levels in the study area during the study period vary from 2.7m bgl to 24.5m bgl depending on the ground elevation. The water table is observed at about 6.23 m bgl to 12.95 m in the project area. Although, a minimum of one and maximum of three wells were measured in each village of the study area with the intention to establish groundwater contour map, presence of sudden relief of ground up to 10m and presence of
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nala on both sides of the plant creates problem in developing continuity of groundwater contour. These intermediate elevations/troughs of ground impeding the groundwater map of the study area. However, with minor correction a groundwater contour map was drawn to understand the movement of groundwater which is shown above in Figure 3.8. The groundwater flow direction are also shown in the figure.
Fig 3.8. Ground water contour map of study area
Pump test
To evaluate the aquifer characteristics of the plant area and to fix up economic discharge, a pumping test was conducted in front of administrative block. The test was conducted for six hours and the test was repeated for two times. The static level of the well was at 3.2 m. The Q (discharge) was maintained at 210 liters per minute. The depth of the bore well is 60m. The pump was installed at a depth of 50 m. After six hours pumping the total draw down was in the range of 3 to 3.2m from the static level. The observed levels have been plotted in a semi log sheet. The estimated transmissivity of aquifer at plant site is 87 m2/day which is good in hard rock area.
Aquifer Capacity
The various studies conducted in the area reveal that the water table in the study area is in the range of 2.7 m bgl to 24.5 m bgl. Considering the aquifer extends up to 160 m depth, the total area of watershed as 331 sq. Km and specific yield to be 30 %, the estimated water bearing capacity of the aquifer in the watershed area is around ~17800 Mm3.
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Specific Hydrology study of areas close to plant boundary have also been conducted by JSW through M/s Urdhvam in 2018-19. The study carried out involved-
Geophysical Investigations with vertical electrical soundings at 23 locations Hydrogeological investigation with Pumping Test at 19 locations Water-level Observation of 18 Bore wells and 3 Dug wells
In areas near Vaddu, Torangallu & Sultanpur, the resistivity values are very low till the depth of 14m which can be attributed to the presence of shallow unconfined aquifer consisting of weathered phyllitic schists of Sultanpur Volcanic Block. At the foot region of Slime pond, the resistivity values are very low till the depth of 10m which can be attributed to the presence of water seepage along the foot portion of the slime pond wall. Near main reservoir, the resistivity values are very low till the depth of 20 m which can be attributed to the presence natural water percolation. Based on the studies, recharge zones and Discharge zones have been mapped. The same are shown in Figure 3.9 below.
Fig 3.9. Recharge Zone & Discharge Zone Map
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Total annual replenishable recharge (GW Recharge Potential)
The study area reveals that the proposed expansion of plant is located on the immediate catchment’s vicinity of Daroji Lake and in Tungabhadra River. The study area water shed spread about 331 sq. km at an average altitude of 480 m above mean sea level. The aquifers are comprised of schist and consolidated formation. The rain fall infiltration method has been used for calculating replenishable recharge of groundwater. However, as nearly all irrigational requirements are met by canals and are not dependent on groundwater, withdrawal for irrigational purposes has been excluded from the calculation. The study area comprised of one complete watershed and three minor incomplete water sheds. The annual replenishable recharge was calculated for 331 Sq. km using two methods-
1. Rainfall infiltration method
The following inputs have been considered for estimating TARR,
Annual Rainfall - 499.5 mm (year 1981- 2010) Infiltration co – efficient - 0.09 (0.03 to 0.14 as per CGWB) Water shed area - 331 sq. km Population in the water shed - 80,211 Per capita consumption - 135 litres/day Influent to basin - Nil Total annual replenishable recharge = 0.4995 m X 0.09 X 331 sq.km
= 14.88 Million m3/year Withdrawal due to population = 80,211 X 135 =1,08,28,485 l/ day
= 3.95 Mm3/ yr Natural discharge by non-monsoon season = 5% of 14.88 Million m3/year
= 0.74 Mm3/year Net annual Groundwater availability = 14.88 – 3.95 – 0.74 = 10.18 Mm3/yr
Hence, the stage of groundwater development has been computed as given below.
Stage of groundwater development = Annual groundwater development X 100 Net annual groundwater availability = 3.95 X 100 = 38.81 %
10.18
As per CGWB categorization the area falls under safe zone.
2. Groundwater Fluctuation method
The following inputs have been considered for estimating TARR,
Post Monsoon Water Level - 3m bgl Pre Monsoon Water Level - 5 m bgl GW Fluctuation depth - 2 m Specific Yield - 12 %
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Water shed area - 331 sq. km Annual GW storage availability - 79.4 Mm3/yr
Conclusion:
From the hydrological studies the following conclusions are drawn.
1) The existing groundwater table in the study area is encountered at a depth of 2.7 m bgl to 24.5 m bgl in phreatic aquifer condition.
2) The phreatic aquifer is semi confined and it is expected that the depth of the aquifer is extended up to 160 m.
3) It has been planned to utilize recycled water from existing plant operations for the proposed expansion. Thus the projected demand will not have any impact on the surface water flow.
4) Taping of groundwater is not envisaged for the project hence the existing ground water equilibrium will not be affected due to plant operation.
5) The terrain is favorable for groundwater recharge; hence the authorities are planning for groundwater recharge from the proposed plant structures.
6) The study reveals that project area is located in a replenishable groundwater area. 7) Plant operation may not have any impact on drainage pattern and the existing pattern is
expected to remain as it is. 8) The present raw water tank is acting as recharge pond and the static groundwater within
the plant site is in the range of 6.23 m bgl to 12.95 m bgl. 9) Since it is a hard rock area solute movement and contamination of groundwater is not
expected. 10) Considering the annual ground water development, the area falls under safe zone category.
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3.6 BASELINE DATA GENERATION/ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS
The establishment of baseline for different environmental components in the study area and at the project site has been done by conducting field monitoring for baseline data generation. The data generation was carried out covering Meteorology, Ambient Air Quality, Noise Levels, Water Quality, Soil, Ecology and Socio-economic features. Besides additional data/information regarding water availability, ecology, demographic pattern and socio-economic conditions were collected from various central and state government agencies.
3.6.1 Micro-Meteorology5
Meteorology plays a very important role in the environmental impacts of industrial project. Meteorological conditions govern the dispersion (and hence dilution) of air pollutants. Hence Meteorological studies form an integral part of environmental impact assessment studies.
A meteorological station was set up at JSW Plant Township. The meteorological data wasgenerated hourly during the monitoring period. The location of the meteorological data monitoring stations is marked in Drg. No.MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02. The following parameters have been recorded:
Wind speed Wind Direction Atmospheric Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Relative Humidity Solar Radiation Cloud Cover Rainfall
Table 3.8 gives the summary of meteorological data collected during the monitoring period. Tables 3.9(a), (b) and (c) give the monitored wind frequency distribution for overall, day and night hours. Overall day, Day time (0600 hrs. – 1800 hrs.) and night time (1800 hrs. – 0600 hrs.). Wind-rose diagrams have been prepared and presented as Figs.3.10 (a), (b) and (c) respectively.
Table 3.8. Summarized Monitored Meteorological Data at JSW Monitoring Period (Dec’18 -Feb’19)
Parameter Unit Max Min AvgWind Speed m/sec 5.92 0 1.69Temperature oC 35.9 16 25
Relative Humidity % 93.8 12.5 49.5Solar Radiation W/m2 700 0 370
Rainfall mm 26 No. of Rainy days - 7
Standard TOR Point 6(i)
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Table 3.9. (a): Wind frequency distribution in Winter season (Dec’2018-Feb, 2019) (Overall)
Wind Direction (towards)
Wind Speed Ranges (m/s)Sum0.44 –
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N 0.23 0.14 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.42NNE 0.14 0.09 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.32NE 0.42 0.23 0.79 0.05 0.00 1.48ENE 1.81 0.79 0.19 0.05 0.00 2.82E 6.25 4.21 0.37 0.00 0.00 10.83
ESE 9.91 7.45 1.76 0.05 0.00 19.17SE 8.56 5.28 3.61 0.19 0.00 17.64SSE 3.29 0.83 0.46 0.00 0.00 4.58S 4.40 0.97 0.46 0.14 0.00 5.97
SSW 5.09 1.11 0.32 0.00 0.00 6.53SW 5.23 1.44 0.14 0.00 0.00 6.81
WSW 3.38 1.62 0.14 0.09 0.00 5.23W 2.78 1.48 0.14 0.00 0.00 4.40
WNW 1.94 1.67 0.14 0.00 0.00 3.75NW 0.88 0.56 0.09 0.00 0.00 1.53
NNW 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14Sum % 54.44 27.87 8.75 0.56 0.00 91.62
Calm (Wind speed <0.44 m/s or <1.6 km/hr) = 8.38 %(in % of times)
Table 3.9. (b): Wind frequency distribution in winter season (Dec’2018-Feb, 2019) (Day Time)
Wind Direction (towards)
Wind Speed Ranges (m/s)Sum0.44 –
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N 0.28 0.28 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.65NNE 0.09 0.19 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.46NE 0.65 0.37 1.48 0.09 0.00 2.59ENE 1.76 1.11 0.28 0.09 0.00 3.24E 7.87 7.78 0.65 0.00 0.00 16.30
ESE 9.72 12.31 2.41 0.00 0.00 24.44SE 3.70 3.33 2.04 0.00 0.00 9.07SSE 2.04 0.93 0.65 0.00 0.00 3.61S 2.69 1.20 0.28 0.00 0.00 4.17
SSW 3.98 1.67 0.46 0.00 0.00 6.11SW 4.44 1.85 0.09 0.00 0.00 6.39
WSW 3.15 2.87 0.28 0.09 0.00 6.39W 3.43 2.41 0.28 0.00 0.00 6.11
WNW 2.69 2.87 0.28 0.00 0.00 5.83NW 0.46 0.65 0.19 0.00 0.00 1.30
NNW 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09Sum % 47.04 39.81 9.63 0.28 0.00 96.76
Calm (Wind speed <0.44 m/s or <1.6 km/hr) = 3.24 %(in % of times)
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Table 3.9. (c): Wind frequency distribution in winter season (Dec’2018-Feb’2019) (Night Time)
Wind Direction (towards)
Wind Speed Ranges (m/s)Sum0.44 –
2.02.0 –3.0
3.0 –5.0
5.0 –6.0 >6.0
N 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19NNE 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19NE 0.19 0.09 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.37ENE 1.85 0.46 0.09 0.00 0.00 2.41E 4.63 0.65 0.09 0.00 0.00 5.37
ESE 10.09 2.59 1.11 0.09 0.00 13.89SE 13.43 7.22 5.19 0.37 0.00 26.20SSE 4.54 0.74 0.28 0.00 0.00 5.56S 6.11 0.74 0.65 0.28 0.00 7.78
SSW 6.20 0.56 0.19 0.00 0.00 6.94SW 6.02 1.02 0.19 0.00 0.00 7.22
WSW 3.61 0.37 0.00 0.09 0.00 4.07W 2.13 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.69
WNW 1.20 0.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67NW 1.30 0.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.76
NNW 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19Sum % 61.85 15.93 7.87 0.83 0.00 86.48
Calm (Wind speed <0.44 m/s or <1.6 km/hr) = 13.52 % (in % of times)
Fig 3.10. (a) Wind Rose (Overall)
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Fig 3.10 (b)-Wind Rose (Day)
Fig 3.10 (c)-Wind Rose (Night)
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From the above, it can be concluded that during winter season, 2018-19 at JSW Steel Plant area, wind was mostly blowing from East South East (ESE) and South East (SE). Overall, the predominant wind direction was found to be East South East (ESE), which prevailed for 19.17 % of the time, followed by South East (SE), which prevailed for 17.64 % of the time, followed by East (10.83 %); calm conditions prevailed for 8.38 % of the time. During day time predominant wind direction was found to be ESE (prevailing for 24.44% of the time) followed by E (16.30 %) and SE (9.07 %); calm conditions prevailed for 3.24 % of the time. During night time the predominant wind directions were found to be SE (26.2 %), ESE (13.89%) and S (7.78 %); calm conditions prevailed for 13.52 % of the time. During the monitoring period the predominant wind speeds were mostly in the range of 0.4 m/s–2 m/s.
3.6.2 Atmospheric Inversion Level6
Sodar studies of inversion / mixing height were undertaken at the project site during EIA/EMP studies for 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA expansion. The continuous Sodar data recorded during Winter season of 2012 has been utilized to evaluate hourly averaged mixing / inversion height. The same is being utilized now as the monitoring season i.e. Winter is the same as current monitoring season. Graph showing the variation of average mixing depth is shown in Fig 3.11.
Fig 3.11. - Diurnal variation of average height of Inversions for Winter Season
Analysis of the data obtained during the study period shows that the over all averaged height of inversion level during stable atmospheric conditions (1800-0600 hours) is 122m. However, considering the maximum cooling period (0300-0500 hours) the average inversion level is 133m.
The hourly averaged height of convectively unstable ABL mixing height during the day time (1000-1800 hours) is 1047m. While the hourly averaged mixing height pertaining to maximum ground heating period around noon hours (1200-1400 hours) is 1336 m. The
6Standard TOR Point 6(i)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24Max 205 215 222 249 236 244 292 325 452 867 1045 1625 1752 1880 1778 1634 1553 902 261 243 210 192 205 212Min 38 42 48 68 70 98 122 138 168 188 622 716 1023 1062 1045 749 621 586 56 58 56 46 42 36Avg 105 113 124 133 141 158 171 196 215 345 802 960 1245 1413 1353 1069 885 686 115 115 116 111 115 119
0500
100015002000
HEIG
HT (M
)
LOCAL TIME (HRS)
Hourly Trend of Inversion / Mixing Heights
Max Min Avg
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maximum of day time mixing height is seen to be about 2 Km on several days which is fairly good.
3.6.3 Ambient Air Quality7
To quantify the effects of existing and proposed activities, it is necessary to initially evaluate the existing air quality in and around the existing plant. Present ambient air quality has been determined quantitatively through a planned field monitoring. The ambient air quality was evaluated in terms of Particulate Matter (PM10, PM2.5), Sulphur-di-oxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ammonia, (NH3), Ozone (O3), Benzene (C6H6),Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni) and Arsenic (As) in PM10. Chemical characterization of PM10 was also carried out for Cd, Cu, Cr, Zn, Fe & Mn concentrations.
Selection of Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring Stations
For selection of the monitoring stations, data published by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) of their observatory at Bellary has been utilized to identify the probable locations.
Station locations were decided by running screening model using wind direction & speed, atmospheric stability, stack details such as temperature, volume, velocity etc. of the existing stacks. As indicated earlier, the annual predominant wind directions in the study area in general are from the sectors between South East and as well as from East. All predominant downwind sectors are considered for fixing up the monitoring stations. 10 AAQ monitoring stations were selected for the present study.
To assess the ambient air quality, ten numbers of ambient air quality monitoring stations have been set up. Table 3.10 gives the list AAQ monitoring stations. The location of stations has been shown in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02.
The AAQ station wise description has been given in the Table 3.10 detailing the surroundings and the distance & direction from Plant Boundary.
Standard TOR Point 6(ii)
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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10.:
Ambi
ent A
ir Q
ualit
y (A
AQ)
mon
itori
ng s
tatio
ns
Stn.
Co
deLo
catio
nD
ista
nce
&
Dir
ectio
n fr
om
Plan
t Bou
ndar
yLa
titud
eLo
ngit
ude
Stat
ion
Des
crip
tion
A1Vi
llage
Tal
ur3
Km S
W15
°10'
19.4
3"N
76°3
6'25
.29"
E
The
villa
ge is
loca
ted
at a
dist
ance
of
abou
t 3.
0 km
fro
m
JSW
SL p
lant
uni
ts i
n th
e cr
ossw
ind
sect
or o
f di
rect
ions
to
war
ds S
W si
de fr
om th
e pl
ant.
The
ore
trans
porta
tion
rout
e fro
m S
andu
r m
ines
to J
SW a
nd o
ther
loca
tions
, also
pas
ses
near
by a
t abo
ut 1
.5 k
m.
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
0.6
Km S
W15
°10'
18.1
0"N
76°3
7'59
.86"
E
Vidy
anag
ar
is a
wel
l-dev
elop
ed
tow
nshi
p of
JS
W
stee
l su
rroun
ded
by d
ense
pla
ntat
ion
insid
e an
d on
all
sides
. It i
s th
e ne
ares
t ha
bita
tion
to t
he J
SW p
lant
in
the
cros
swin
d se
ctor
tow
ards
SW
dire
ctio
n fro
m th
e pl
ant.
A3Vi
llage
Vad
du0.
4 Km
W15
°11'
9.41
"N76
°37'
46.5
8"E
Vadd
u vi
llage
is
the
near
est
settl
emen
t in
the
dow
nwin
d di
rect
ion
of J
SWSL
pla
nt u
nits
, at a
dist
ance
of a
bout
400
m
from
pla
t bou
ndar
y. I
t is
also
in c
lose
pro
xim
ity to
the
mai
n ra
w m
ater
ial e
ntry
gat
e of
JSW
.
A4Vi
llage
Tor
anag
allu
0.4
Km N
15°1
1'40
.49"
N76
°40'
42.8
9"E
Tora
naga
llu i
s a
maj
or t
own
near
pla
nt s
ite.
The
tow
n is
surro
unde
d by
var
ious
indu
stria
l clu
ster
s on
all
sides
and
is
in th
e do
wnw
ind
dire
ctio
n of
the
plan
t.
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur0.
4 Km
E15
° 9'
30.9
9"N
76°4
2'35
.66"
E
The
smal
l villa
ge lo
cate
d on
eas
t sid
e of
pla
nt n
ear t
he s
lime
pond
are
a is
in t
he u
pwin
d di
rect
ion
of J
SWSL
pla
nt u
nits
. Ho
wev
er, i
t is
in c
lose
pro
xim
ity to
oth
er in
dust
ries
besid
es
JSW
SL a
lso o
n 3
sides
.
A6Vi
llage
Gad
igan
ur6
Km W
15°1
3'23
.31"
N76
°35'
46.4
1"E
The
villa
ge is
loca
ted
with
in 5
-10
km
zon
e of
the
stud
y ar
ea
in t
he d
ownw
ind
dire
ctio
n of
JSW
SL p
lant
. NH
63, w
hich
is
the
mai
n ro
ute
conn
ectin
g Ho
spet
with
Bel
lary
, is
pres
ent
near
by.
A7Vi
llage
Bas
apur
1 Km
W15
°12'
0.93
"N76
°38'
15.3
6"E
Basa
pur
villa
ge i
s a
smal
l lo
cal
villa
ge,
also
loc
ated
in
dow
nwin
d di
rect
ion
of t
he p
lant
nea
r th
e pl
ant
boun
dary
to
war
ds w
este
rn s
ide.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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iptio
n of
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Dir
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n fr
om
Plan
t Bou
ndar
yLa
titud
eLo
ngit
ude
Stat
ion
Des
crip
tion
A8Vi
llage
Kur
ekup
pa2
Km N
W15
°12'
58.6
2"N
76°3
8'50
.99"
ETh
e vi
llage
is a
mod
erat
ely
dens
e vi
llage
in t
he d
ownw
ind
dire
ctio
n of
JSW
SL p
lant
. NH
63, t
he m
ain
rout
e co
nnec
ting
Hosp
et w
ith B
ella
ry, a
lso p
asse
s ne
arby
.
A9Vi
llage
Kud
ithin
i5
Km N
E15
°11'
39.4
0"N
76°4
5'0.
28"E
This
is an
othe
r maj
or to
wn
with
in 5
km
from
JSW
pla
nt s
ite.
It is
situa
ted
in th
e cr
ossw
ind
sect
or to
war
ds N
orth
-eas
tern
di
rect
ion
of t
he p
lant
. Th
e to
wn
is in
clo
se p
roxi
mity
to
seve
ral o
ther
indu
strie
s an
d NH
63
also
pas
ses
near
by.
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u5
Km S
15°
7’43
.38”
N76
°41’
11.6
6”E
Koda
lu is
a s
mal
l villa
ge lo
cate
d in
upw
ind
dire
ctio
n of
pla
nt
tow
ards
sou
th e
ast
of t
he p
lant
. Th
e vi
llage
is s
ituat
ed in
clo
se
prox
imity
to
Ko
dalu
RF
an
d th
e m
ajor
iro
n or
e tra
nspo
rtatio
n ro
ute
from
San
dur t
o Be
llary
and
Hos
pet a
lso
pass
es n
earb
y.So
me
ston
e cr
ushe
rs,
spon
g iro
n a
re a
lso
loca
ted
near
by.
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Ambient air quality (AAQ) monitoring schedule
As mentioned earlier, EIA report has been prepared based on data generated in the winter season, 2018-19. At all monitoring stations, i.e. from A1 to A9, samples were collected twice a week for twelve weeks. Selective sampling was carried out for A10 for 4 weeks only as the station is located in upwind direction of the plant. Samples of 24 hourly duration were collected for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 and NH3 in PM10 whereas for CO and O3 hourly samples were taken and four-hourly samples were collected for benzene. Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni) and Arsenic (As), Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP) and Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) content of PM10were also determined. CO, O3, NH3, Pb, Ni, As, BaP and PAH in PM10 and Benzene in ambient air were analysed in selected samples at all the locations. Chemical characterization of PM10 was also carried out for Cd, Cu, Cr, Zn, Fe & Mn concentrations.
Methods of Sampling and Analysis
The methods of sample collection, equipment used and analysis procedure as followed are given in Table 3.11.
Table 3.11. Methodology of sampling & equipment for analysis Sl.No. Parameters Instrument/
Apparatus used Method followed Reference
1 Sulphur dioxide(SO2)
RDS with Impingertubes, spectrophotometer
Improved West & Gaecke Method
IS 5182 Part 2 2001,(Reaffirmed 2017)
2Nitrogen Oxides(NOx)
RDS with Impingertubes, spectrophotometer
Jacobs & Hochheiser Modified (Sodium Arsenite) Method
IS 5182 Part 6 2001,(Reaffirmed 2017)
3 Particulate matter (PM10)
Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS),balance Gravimetry IS 5182 Part 23 2006,
(Reaffirmed 2017)
4 Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
PM2.5 Sampler (Fine dust sampler), balance Gravimetry NAAQS Monitoring
& Analysis Guidelines5 Ammonia Spectrophotometer Indophenol Method APHA Edition 21st
6 Carbon Monoxide CO Analyzer NDIR Method NAAQS Monitoring
& Analysis Guidelines
7 Ozone Ozone analyzer UV photometric IS 5182 part 9, 1974(Reaffirmed 2014)
8 Nickel AAS, RDSAAS Method after sampling on EPM 2000 F.P.
IS 5182 part 10, 1999
9 Arsenic AAS, RDSAAS Method after sampling on EPM 2000 F.P.
IS 5182 part 10, 1999
10 Lead AAS, RDSAAS Method after sampling on EPM 2000 F.P.
IS 5182 part 10, 1999
11 Benzene Benzene Sampler Adsorption & Desorption followed by GC
IS 5182 part 11,2006 (Reaffirmed 2017)
12 Benzo(a)Pyrene(BaP) RDS, Particulate Phase Solvent extraction
followed by HPLC IS 5182 part 12,2004 (Reaffirmed 2014)
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Ambient Air Quality Results
The summarized results of ambient air quality monitoring are given in Table 3.12. The results have been compared with the National Ambient Air Quality standards given by Central Pollution Control Board. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAAQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with – min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations is attached as Annexure 3.1. 8
Table 3.12. Summarized Ambient Air Quality monitoring results
Pollutants(μg/m3) A1
Villa
ge T
alur
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
A3Vi
llage
Vad
du
A4Vi
llage
Tor
anag
allu
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur
A6Vi
llage
Gad
igan
urA7
Villa
ge B
asap
urA8
Villa
ge K
urek
uppa
A9Vi
llage
Kud
ithin
i
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u
NAAQ
S No
rms
PM10#
(Detection limit = 5 μg/m3)
Max 76 89 92 87 84 74 75 85 76 95100
μg/m3Min 50 63 56 54 60 56 56 57 54 71
Mean 63 74 79 69 76 64 65 66 67 86C98 75 86 92 87 84 73 74 80 76 95
PM2.5#
(Detection limit= 5 μg/m3)
Max 48 58 53 52 56 50 51 45 49 5960
μg/m3Min 31 39 43 32 43 37 33 35 36 55
Mean 40 46 48 45 48 42 40 40 41 57C98 46 56 53 51 54 49 49 45 49 59
SO2#
(Detection limit= 4 μg/m3)
Max 28.21 26.65 26.50 35.60 27.66 23.81 27.21 26.75 27.92 19.6780
μg/m3Min 14.24 9.94 11.53 11.58 9.24 9.25 13.72 12.81 10.81 12.22
Mean 20.38 18.86 19.28 19.97 18.00 17.85 19.37 18.38 17.17 16.24C98 28.10 26.18 25.68 32.76 26.14 23.78 26.25 26.09 27.02 19.61
NO2#
(Detection limit= 10 μg/m3)
Max 20.18 22.20 26.26 21.35 26.88 24.62 22.28 22.16 19.67 19.9980
μg/m3Min 13.85 9.96 13.55 13.34 12.13 12.71 13.57 12.83 10.93 16.64
Mean 16.92 16.49 20.30 17.81 18.78 18.11 17.82 18.29 15.79 18.43C98 20.02 21.62 25.42 21.31 26.32 24.53 21.32 22.10 19.31 19.87
CO**
(Detection limit=57 μg/m3)
Max 776 2716 1022 2744 2385 1050 945 4259 2730 1674 4000μg/m3Min 666 2404 331 477 1885 640 234 665 605 331
Mean 739 2548 669 1371 2063 875 590 1672 1194 1122NH3
(Detection limit=4.2 μg/m3)
Max 23 29.2 24.7 27.3 24.8 19.8 17.8 24.2 26.6 - 400μg/m3Min 20.9 25.6 19.2 18.4 18.5 13 14.5 15.9 16.4 -
Mean 21.95 27.4 21.95 22.85 21.65 16.4 16.15 20.05 21.5 -O3
(Detection limit =20 μg/m3)
Max 55.10 58.53 58.40 60.70 60.78 58.40 54.00 52.90 65.80 54.00 180μg/m3Min 35.20 28.50 28.70 34.50 38.22 41.60 33.00 32.20 36.00 38.22
Mean 48.84 43.12 45.98 47.69 50.07 49.74 43.35 43.90 52.13 45.00Pb
(Detection limit=0.001 μg/m3)
Max 0.067 0.073 0.045 0.023 0.019 0.022 0.046 0.029 0.028 0.026 1μg/m3Min 0.010 0.010 0.011 0.009 0.009 0.013 0.011 0.009 0.008 0.019
Mean 0.024 0.030 0.018 0.016 0.015 0.018 0.025 0.014 0.018 0.023Ni (ng/m3)
(Detection limit=0.69 ng/m3)
Max <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 20ng/m3Min <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69 <0.69
Mean - - - - - - - - - -
As (ng/m3)(Detection
limit=1.84 ng/m3)
Max <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.846ng/m3
Min <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84 <1.84
Mean - - - - - - - - - -
Standard TOR Point 6(iii)
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Pollutants(μg/m3) A1
Villa
ge T
alur
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
A3Vi
llage
Vad
du
A4Vi
llage
Tor
anag
allu
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur
A6Vi
llage
Gad
igan
urA7
Villa
ge B
asap
urA8
Villa
ge K
urek
uppa
A9Vi
llage
Kud
ithin
i
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u
NAAQ
S No
rms
Benzene (Detection limit=
1.04 μg /m3)
Max 1.68 4.78 4.24 1.55 1.76 <1.04 3.50 1.06 <1.04 <1.04 5μg/m3Min <1.04 1.79 1.64 1.30 <1.04 <1.04 <1.04 <1.04 <1.04 <1.04
Mean - 3.29 2.57 1.43 - - - - - -Benzo-a- Pyrene
(ng/m3)(Detection limit =0.24 ng/m3)
Max <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.241ng/m3
Min <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24 <0.24
Mean - - - - - - - - - -
Note: # 24 hourly average **1 hour average
Table 3.13. - National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009
Sl.No Parameter
Time Weighted Average
Concentration in Ambient AirIndustrial,
Residential, Rural & Other
Areas
Ecologically Sensitive Area
(Notified by Central Government)
1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) ; (μg/m3)
Annual* 50 2024 Hours** 80 80
2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) ; (μg/m3)
Annual* 40 3024 Hours** 80 80
3 Particulate Matter, PM10;(μg/m3)
Annual* 60 6024 Hours** 100 100
4 Particulate Matter, PM2.5;(μg/m3)
Annual* 40 4024 Hours** 60 60
5 Carbon Monoxide (CO); (mg/m3)
8 Hours ** 02 021 Hour ** 04 04
6 Ozone (O3) ; (μg/m3) 8 Hours ** 100 1001 Hour ** 180 180
7 Ammonia (NH3) ; (μg/m3) Annual* 100 10024 Hours** 400 400
8 Lead (Pb); (μg/m3) Annual* 0.50 0.5024 Hours** 1.0 1.0
9 Arsenic (As); (ng/m3) Annual* 06 0.610 Nickel (Ni); (ng/m3) Annual* 20 2011 Benzene (C6H6) ; (μg/m3) Annual* 05 0512 Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP); (ng/m3) Annual* 01 01*Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals**24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be compiled with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days.
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It is observed that C98 of SO2, NOx, CO, NH3, O3, Pb, As and Ni at all the locations are within the NAAQS norms.
C98 values of PM10 and PM2.5 are on higher side but within the norms at all locations. The Average values of PM10 and PM2.5 are within the respective NAAQS limits.
Fig 3.12. PM10 Concentrations at AAQ locations (December-18 to February-19)
From the Fig 3.12, the following trend is seen among the AAQ locations wrt the maximum PM10 concentrations: A10 (Village Kodalu) > A3 (Village Vaddu)> A2 (Village Vidya Nagar)> A4 (Village Toranagallu) whereas the rest of the location are well below 85 μg/m3.
Village Kodalu (A10) which is located in the upwind direction of the plant towards southern side of the plant in Kodalu Scrub Forest area where higher values of PM10 & PM2.5 were observed due to local dust arising due to barren land with no vegetation in the area. Some stone crushers, spong iron are also located nearby. The range of mean PM10 concentrations in the study area varied from 63 to 86 μg/m3.
Higher values of PM concentration may also be attributed to higher vehicular movement in the study area and also due to the renovation work of four lane of NH63 passing on the north side, as seen in Fig 3.13.
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Fig 3.13. Photographs of ongoing renovation and 4 laning of NH63
During the period March–April 2020, due to the Nation wide Lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic, a sudden decrease in road traffic was observed as well as all the road construction activities were stopped. Due to the same, a significant reduction in AAQ levels was observed at JSW’s CAAQMS station located close to the highway. The steel plant was still operational. This implies that general road traffic and rennovation activities are one of the major contributors of PM10 levels in AAQ in the area.
The maximum concentrations of SO2 and NOx (in terms of NO2) were observed to be well within the norms at all locations and ranged from 9.24 μg/m3 to 35.6 μg/m3 for SO2 while <10 μg/m3 to 26.88 μg/m3 for NOx (in terms of NO2).
Maximum CO values at all locations were found to be well within the norms except at Kurekuppa (A8), where marginal increase was observed in maximum CO values. However, mean CO values at all locations were found to be well within the norms. All the metals viz. Pb, Ni and As were found to be very low and found to be well within the norms. All values of Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) in PM10 and Benzene in ambient air were also found below the detection limits of measurement.
Regular AAQ Monitoring at sensitive receptors (Daroji and Hampi)
JSW is also carrying out regular monitoring at Hampi and at Karadidhama which is located in close proximity to Daroji Sanctuary. These stations are located beyond 10 Km from plant boundary. The values of AAQ at the station during study period are provided in Table 3.14and 3.15 below. All values are observed to be well within norms.
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Table 3.14. - AAQ at Karadidhama during monitoring Period Date of
MonitoringParameter
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx02/01/2019 64 43 20.41 18.603/01/2019 54 36 24.05 16.809/01/2019 56 49 10.03 12.410/01/2019 50 42 12.98 12.916/01/2019 51 43 11.21 10.817/01/2019 48 36 13.99 10.123/01/2019 58 48 22.38 11.924/01/2019 65 45 22.5 12.2
Table 3.15. - AAQ at Hampi during monitoring Period Date of
MonitoringParameter
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx04/01/2019 61 46 21.65 15.405/01/2019 49 38 17.33 13.911/01/2019 45 44 10.56 12.012/01/2019 48 38 16.12 10.018/01/2019 52 41 20.99 11.319/01/2019 72 46 23.5 14.2
Fig 3.14. Location wise frequency Distribution Graphs of PM10 concentrations a) At A1- Vidyanagar
b) At A2- Basapur
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Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
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c) At A3- Talur Village
d) At A4- Kudithini
e) At A5- Tornagallu
f) At A6- Kurekuppa
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
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g) At A7- Gadiganur
h) At A8- Sultanpur
i) At A9- Vaddu
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
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j) At A10- Kodalu
The location wise frequency distribution graphs have been plotted for each station as presented in Fig 3.14. a) to j). From the frequency chart, it can be seen that majority of the PM10 concentrations are in the range of 60-70 and 70-80 μg/m3. The AAQ stations with PM10concentrations in the range of 80-90 μg/m3 and its percentage during the monitoring period is A8 (36%)> A9 (22%) > A1 (22%) > A5 (9%) > A6 (4%).
To evaluate the overall air quality, the Air Quality Index was estimated as prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched on 17 September 2014 under the “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”. CPCB has identified six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. The AQI considers eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3 and Pb) for which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed which are presented below.
AQI Category, Pollutants and Health BreakpointsAQI
Category (Range)
PM10(24hr)
PM2.5(24hr)
SO2(24hr)
NO2(24hr)
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CO (8hr)
NH3(24hr)
Pb (24hr
)Good(0–50) 0–50 0–30 0–40 0–40 0-50 0-1.0 0-200 0-0.5Satisfactory (51–100) 51-100 31-60 41-80 41-80 51-100 1.1-2.0 201-400 0.5-1.0
Moderate (101–200)
101-250 61-90 81-380 81-180 101-
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Severe (>401) 430+ 250+ 1600+ 400+ 748+ 34+ 1800+ 3.5+
Based on the measured ambient concentrations, corresponding standards and likely health impact, a sub-index is calculated for each of these pollutants. The worst sub-index reflects overall AQI. Likely health impacts for different AQI categories and pollutants have also been suggested, with primary inputs from the medical experts in the group. The AQI values and corresponding ambient concentrations (health breakpoints) as well as associated likely health impacts for the identified eight pollutants are as follows:
Station Distrubution of PM10 Values in μg/m3
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AQI Associated Health ImpactsGood (0–50) Minimal impact
Satisfactory (51–100) May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people
Moderate (101–200)
May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults
Poor (201–300) May cause breathing discomfort to people on prolonged exposure and discomfort to people with heart disease
Very Poor (301–400)
May cause respiratory illness to the people on prolonged exposure. Effect may be more pronounced in people with lung and heart diseases
Severe (>401)May cause respiratory impact even on healthy people, and serious health impacts on people with lung/heart disease.The health impacts may be experienced even during light physical activity
Based on the data generated in the area during winter season of 2019-20, the AQI at each station was calculated for the values of PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NO2. The AQI range observed for all the stations are in the satisfactory (51-100) category as shown in Table 3.16.
Table 3.16. : Observed Air Quality Indices at AAQ Monitoring Stations during winter season 2019-20
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Observed
Air Quality Index Category (AQI)
Good (0–50)
Satisfactory (51–100)
Moderate (101–200)
Poor (201–300)
Very Poor (301–400)
Severe (>401
)I Vidyanagar 69-96 0 0 0 0 0II Basapur 56-85 0 0 0 0 0
III Talur Village 57-80 0 0 0 0 0
IV Kudithini 63-82 0 0 0 0 0V Tornagallu 67-87 0 0 0 0 0VI Kurekuppa 61-85 0 0 0 0 0VII Gadiganur 63-84 0 0 0 0 0VIII Sultanpur 77-93 0 0 0 0 0IX Vaddu 72-92 0 0 0 0 0X Kodalu 91-98 0 0 0 0 0
% of AQI category 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
JSW Steel Limited is making all efforts to reduce the impacts of its activity on nearby ambient environment by adopting latest state of art technology, installing adequate pollution control facilities for different processes with good housekeeping practices.
Additionally, a thick greenbelt of minimum 10 m width is being developed around the plant boundary along with several patches of land as greenbelt within and outside the plant boundary over the acquired land area. All these efforts together helped to put the area insatisfactory category range of AQI.
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Chemical Characterization of Particulate Matter
Chemical characterization of particulate matter was also done at all AAQ stations & the results are compared with the characterization of particulate matter within the plant area as well as raw material area, as detailed separately in Section 3.10.5.
3.6.4 Noise9
In order to determine the existing noise levels in the study area, noise monitoring was conducted at nearby villages of existing plant. Ambient noise levels were measured at ten (10) locations which are listed in Table 3.17.These locations are marked in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/02.
Table 3.17. Ambient noise measurement stations
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Stn. Code Location
Distance & Direction
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Latitude Longitude Type
1. N1 Village Talur 3 Km SW 15°10'19.43"N 76°36'25.29"E Residential 2. N2 Village Vidyanagar 0.6 Km SW 15°10'18.10"N 76°37'59.86"E Residential 3. N3 Village Vaddu 0.4 Km W 15°11'9.41"N 76°37'46.58"E Residential 4. N4 Village Toranagallu 0.4 Km N 15°11'40.49"N 76°40'42.89"E Residential 5. N5 Village Sultanpur 0.4 Km E 15° 9'30.99"N 76°42'35.66"E Residential 6. N6 Village Gadiganur 6 Km W 15°13'23.31"N 76°35'46.41"E Residential 7. N7 Village Basapur 1 Km W 15°12'0.93"N 76°38'15.36"E Residential 8. N8 Village Kurekuppa 2 Km NW 15°12'58.62"N 76°38'50.99"E Residential 9. N9 Village Kudithini 5 Km NE 15°11'39.40"N 76°45'0.28"E Residential 10. N10 Village Kodalu 5 Km S 15° 7'43.38"N 76°41'11.66"E Residential
Leq noise level was measured at one hour intervals for 24 hours during the monitoring period once at all ten locations. The results are summarized in Table 3.18. The results have been compared with the norms given in Table 3.19.
Table 3.18. Summarized Ambient Noise level monitoring results
Stn. Code Description Type of
area
Noise Level (dB(A))Day (0600–2200 hrs.) Night (2200–0600 hrs.)
Min Max Leq(Day) Min Max Leq
(Night)N1 Village Talur Residential 38.9 52.3 51 35.8 49.8 45.9N2 Village Vidyanagar Residential 39.7 51.8 48.7 35.3 39.6 38.2N3 Village Vaddu Residential 45.8 56.5 53.7 39.9 47.3 43.1N4 Village Toranagallu Residential 46.5 55.1 52.6 34.2 45.5 39.8N5 Village Sultanpur Residential 40.6 53.2 48.9 36 41.1 38.7N6 Village Gadiganur Residential 39.3 47.9 45.5 33 39 35.6N7 Village Basapur Residential 45.9 53.7 51.6 40.5 49.8 46.4N8 Village Kurekuppa Residential 40.3 51 49.3 36.5 41.5 39.2N9 Village Kudithini Residential 39.5 49.5 46.1 34 43.8 39.2N10 Village Kodalu Residential 40.3 51.8 48.8 34.5 40.5 38.1
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Table 3.19. - Ambient Air Quality norms in respect of noise (As per schedule III, Rule 3 of EP (Rules))
Type of area Day (0600 – 2200 hrs)
Night (2200 – 0600 hrs)
Industrial Area 75 70Commercial Area 65 55Residential Area 55 45Silence Zone 50 40Note: All values are in dB (A).
Fig 3.15. Variation of Ambient Noise levels in the study area during day time&Night time
During the study few values of noise level, during day time at Village Vaddu (N3) & Village Toranagallu (N4) and during night time at Village Talur (N1), Village Vaddu (N3), Village Toranagallu (N4) and Village Basapur (N7) were exceeding the norms marginally. Marginally higher values at these places may be due to the proximity of roads and traffic. However, average Leq values of Noise levels at all locations were found to be within the relevant norms for residential areas as presented in Fig 3.15.
Present Noise Levels inside and around Plant Boundary
As indicated in above, Baseline ambient noise monitoring has been carried out at various stations around plant boundary in 10 Km Buffer Zone. In addition to above, additional Noise Monitoring was also carried out around the plant boundary. Based on the above freshly monitored noise level data along with work zone noise level data provided by JSW, Isophones have been generated for areas in and around plant site using extrapolation method. The same has been shown in Fig. 3.16.
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A significant concentration of Isophones was observed inside and around the plant boundary, especially near the SMS, Rolling Mills and near CPP. Due to the presence of thick vegetation near Vidyanagar township in south, VV Nagar Township in North West and on northern side of plant boundary, a significant reduction in noise levels is observed at boundary in comparison to the noise levels at source (~90 dB(A)).
3.6.5 Water Environment10
Water quality monitoring was carried out with the following objectives: To collect baseline data on existing water quality. To assess the impact, if any, of the proposed facilities on water quality of receiving water bodies. To assess the raw water quality to be used by the proposed project.
(a) Selection of Sampling Locations A total of twenty (20) water-sampling locations were selected for the present study covering five (5) surface water and fifteen (15) ground water. Locations of samples were selected considering up gradient and down gradient of proposed project.
Water monitoring locations is marked in Drg. No. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/04.
(b) Methodology
In order to study the existing water quality within the study area, grab samples of ground water and surface water were collected from the locations indicated in Table 3.20. Samples were analysed for different physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters as per 23rd
edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water" published by American Public Health Association (APHA), 2017. In absence of any norms for ground water, the analysis results of ground water samples were compared with Drinking Water Specification - IS:10500 whereas the analysis results of all surface water samples were compared with CPCB Water Quality Criteria for Surface Water.
Table 3.20. Location of Water Monitoring Stations Sn Stn.
CodeLocation Distance &
Direction from Plant Boundary
(km)
Latitude Longitude
Surface Water1. SW1 Narihalla Reservoir 6.5 km SW 15°6'56.67"N 76°35'38.35"E2. SW2 Daroji Reservoir near Livestock
Breeding Centre3.4 km N 15°13'28.70"N 76°40'59.30"E
3. SW3 Daroji Reservoir Dam Side 6.0 km N 15°15'8.59"N 76°39'48.54"E
4. SW4 Kanaginahalla d/s of plant 0.1 km N 15°11'8.44"N 76°42'11.16"E5. SW5 JSW Steel Raw Water reservoir - 15°9'36.30"N 76°39'13.30"E
Ground Water
10 Sector Specific TOR (Integrated Steel Plants) no 13 Sector Specific TOR (Metallurgical Industry (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)) no 13
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Sn Stn. Code
Location Distance & Direction
from Plant Boundary
(km)
Latitude Longitude
6 GW1 Village Antapur - Borewell 5.0 km S 15°7'43.20"N 76°41'15.20"E7 GW2 Village Lingadahalli- Borewell 5.5 km S 15°6'57.50"N 76°39'20.10"E8 GW3 Village Taranagar- Borewell 6.0 km SW 15°7'56.90"N 76°36'18.70"E9 GW4 Village Joga- Borewell 8.0 km W 15°10'58.10"N 76°33'11.90"E10 GW5 Village Talur- Borewell 2.5 km SW 15°10'20.52"N 76°36'28.40"E11 GW6 Village Vaddu- Borewell 0.5 km W 15°11'16.35"N 76°37'46.72"E12 GW7 Village Toranagallu- Borewell 0.2 km N 15°11'40.20"N 76°40'50.34"E13 GW8 Village Kurekuppa- Dug well 1.0 km NW 15°12'23.23"N 76°39'20.94"E14 GW9 Village Gadiganur- Borewell 6.5 km NW 15°13'24.60"N 76°35'47.30"E
15 GW10 Village Hosa Daroji- Borewell 5.0 km N 15°14'0.86"N 76°41'50.77"E
16 GW11 Village Kudithini- Borewell 5.5 km NE 15°11'58.10"N 76°45'16.60"E17 GW12 Village Sultanpur- Borewell 0.5 km SE 15°9'22.44"N 76°42'31.49"E18 GW13 Near slime pond- Borewell - 15°10'16.77"N 76°43'11.74"E19 GW14 Near slime pond MSPL- Borewell 0.5 km NE 15°10'36.74"N 76°43'18.15"E
20 GW15 Ground Water near KTPCL crossing- Borewell
0.9 km NE 15°11'0.93"N 76°43'15.85"E
(c) Results of Surface Water Quality Analysis11
The result of analysis of Surface Water is given in Tables 3.21. The surface water quality was compared with CPCB norm for surface water, as given in Table 3.22.
Table 3.21. - Surface Water Quality Sl. No
Parameters SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
Date of Sampling 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.20191 pH Value 8.62 8.72 8.72 7.91 8.402 Dissolved Oxygen (as O2), mg/l 5.8 6.2 5.8 4.8 6.43 BOD, 3 days at 27°C, mg/l 2 2 2 4 2
4 Total coliform organism, MPN/100 ml, max 580 250 630 940 220
5 Free ammonia (as N), mg/l, max 0.81 0.49 0.74 0.05 0.406 Electrical conductivity, mhos/cm, max 437 1031 1036 3604 4747 Sodium absorption ratio, max. 0.50 3.61 5.12 3.49 2.168 Boron (as B), mg/l, max. 0.088 0.114 0.092 0.399 0.0629 Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max. 0.307 0.179 0.5 0.138 0.15710 Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max. 47 154 221 154 6511 Fluoride (as F) mg/L, Max. < 0.1 1.5 1.7 1.8 < 0.112 Calcium (as Ca), mg/l, Max. 48 27 43 148 2213 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l, Max. 3 21 15 71 814 Sodium (as Na), mg/l 13 104 153 206 4715 Potassium(as K), mg/l 4 12 12 66 216 Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
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Sl. No
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Date of Sampling 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.2019 05.02.201917 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, Max. 0.021 0.03 0.031 0.237 0.00818 Sulphate (as SO4), mg/l, Max. 18 48 53 229 3519 Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l 5.12 1.98 1.30 47.20 2.3420 Cyanide(as CN), mg/l, <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0121 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l, Max. <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.000522 Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0123 Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0124 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max. <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.1025 Chromium (as Cr), mg/l, Max. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0116 Total Alkalinity( as CaCO3), mg/l 108 148 164 720 8027 Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l, max. 282 542 696 1678 29828 Total Hardness(as CaCO3), mg/l, max 132 159 180 660 88
CLASS OF SURFACE WATER AS PER CPCB’s SURFACE WATER CRITERIA based on max. concentration of parameter
C C C D & E B
Surface water quality results of SW1, SW2 & SW3 fall under for Class C (Surface water which can be used as drinking water source after conventional treatment and disinfection as the pH and Total coliform fall under this criteria.Kanaginahalla(SW4 ) water is suitable for “Propagation of Wildlife & Fisheries” (i.e. Class D) as BOD concentration is high and it can also be used for “Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, and Controlled Waste Disposal” (i.e. Class E)as the conductivity is 3604 mhos/cm. Water flow at Kaniganahalla is very low. High BOD in these location indicating there is mixing of sewage water. Surface water, SW5 can be used for outdoor bathing (organised) (i.e. Class B) as pH and Total coliform concentrations
Table 3.22. - Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Surface Water Quality Criteria
Sl. No.
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1. pH 6.5–8.5 6.5–8.5 6.0-9.0 6.5–8.5 6.5–8.52. Dissolved oxygen (as O2), mg/l, min 6 5 4 4 -3. BOD, 5 days at 20 C, max 2 3 3 - -4. Total coliform organism, MPN/100 ml, max 50 500 5000 - -5. Free ammonia (as N), mg/l, max - - - 1.2 -6. Electrical conductivity, mhos/cm, max - - - - 22507. Sodium absorption ratio, max. - - - - 268. Boron (as B), mg/l, max. - - - - 2
Class A: Drinking water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection
Class B: Outdoor bathing (organised)
Class C: Drinking water source after conventional treatment and after disinfection
Class D: Propagation of Wild life and Fisheries
Class E: Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, and Controlled Waste Disposal Below E: Not meeting A, B, C, D & E Criteria
(d) Results of Ground Water Quality Analysis12
The results of ground water quality are given in Table 3.23 and 3.24. In absence of any specific norms for Ground Water Quality, the results have been compared with drinking water norms of IS: 10500(2012), Amendment No. 1, July 2015.
Standard TOR Point 6(vi)
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pans
ion
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tegr
ated
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from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
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TER
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n of
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hts
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rved
Tabl
e 3.
23.-
Gro
und
Wat
er Q
ualit
y
Sl.
No.
Para
met
ers
Nor
ms*
Loca
tions
Req
uire
men
t (d
esir
able
lim
its)
Perm
issi
ble
limit
s in
the
abse
nce
of
alte
rnat
e so
urce
GW
1G
W2
GW
3G
W4
GW
5G
W6
GW
7G
W8
Dat
e of
Sam
plin
g04
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
19A
OR
GAN
OLE
PTIC
AN
DPH
YSIC
AL P
ARAM
ETER
S1
Colo
ur, H
azen
Uni
ts (m
ax)
515
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
2Od
our
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
3pH
val
ue6.
5 to
8.5
No R
elax
atio
n7.
617.
668.
128.
817.
848.
308.
658.
604
Tast
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
e5
Turb
idity
, NTU
, Max
.1
5<
1<
1<
1<
1<
1<
1<
1<
16
Tota
l Diss
olve
d So
lids,
mg/
l, m
ax.
500
2000
1088
248
907
1116
1598
1822
1862
1368
7To
tal H
ardn
ess(
as C
aCO 3
), m
g/l,
max
200
600
560
108
532
616
816
660
792
324
BG
ENER
AL P
ARAM
ETER
S CO
NCE
RN
ING
SU
BSTA
NCE
S U
ND
ESIR
ABLE
IN
EXC
ESSI
IVE
AMO
UN
TS8
Alum
iniu
m (a
s Al
), m
g/l,
Max
0.03
0.2
0.06
80.
053
0.05
10.
065
0.07
20.
044
0.05
90.
167
9Bo
ron
(as
B), m
g/l,
max
.0.
51
0.22
90.
082
0.13
60.
214
0.28
40.
310
0.38
20.
406
10Ca
lcium
(as
Ca),
mg/
l, m
ax.
7520
012
027
8077
8314
199
4811
Chlo
ride
(as
Cl),
mg/
l, m
ax.
250
1000
248
4118
519
954
255
818
531
512
Copp
er (a
s Cu
), m
g/l,
max
.0.
051.
5<
0.01
<0.
010.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
13Fl
uorid
e (a
s F)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
11.
51.
41.
11.
51.
50.
90.
51.
51.
214
Iron
(as
Fe),
mg/
l, m
ax.
1No
Rel
axat
ion
0.09
20.
053
0.05
60.
911
0.49
10.
072
0.09
50.
158
15M
agne
sium
(as
Mg)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
3010
063
1081
103
148
7513
250
16M
anga
nese
(as
Mn)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
0.1
0.3
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
010.
014
17Ni
trate
(as
NO3)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
45No
Rel
axat
ion
5014
4850
5051
253
18Ph
enol
ic co
mpo
unds
, mg/
l, m
ax.
0.00
10.
002
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
<0.
001
19Su
lpha
te (a
s SO
4), m
g/l,
max
.20
040
097
1335
4610
019
140
012
620
Tota
l Alk
alin
ity( a
s Ca
CO3)
, mg/
l20
060
034
488
352
456
400
360
686
248
21Zi
nc (a
s Zn
), m
g/l,
max
.5
150.
022
0.01
080.
152
0.34
70.
025
0.01
90.
023
0.03
0C
PAR
AMET
ERS
CON
CER
NIN
G T
OXI
C SU
BSTA
NCE
S22
Cyan
ide
(as
CN),
mg/
l, m
ax.
0.05
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
23Le
ad (a
s Pb
), m
g/l,
max
.0.
01No
rela
xatio
n<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
0124
Mer
cury
,(as
Hg)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
0.00
1No
rela
xatio
n<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
0525
Nick
el (a
s Ni
), m
g/l,
max
.0.
02No
rela
xatio
n<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
0126
Tota
l Ars
enic
(as
As),
mg/
l, m
ax.
0.01
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
27To
tal C
hrom
ium
(as
Cr),
mg/
l, M
ax.
0.05
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
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EL L
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EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
CHAP
TER
3D
escr
iptio
n of
Env
iron
men
tPa
ge 1
32of
464
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ON L
imite
d.Al
l rig
hts
rese
rved
Tabl
e 3.
24.-
Gro
und
Wat
er Q
ualit
y (c
ont.
)
Sl.
No.
Para
met
ers
Nor
ms*
Loca
tions
Req
uire
men
t (d
esir
able
lim
its)
Perm
issi
ble
limit
s in
the
abse
nce
of
alte
rnat
e so
urce
GW
09G
W10
GW
11G
W12
GW
13G
W14
GW
15
Dat
e of
Sam
plin
g04
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
04.0
2.20
1904
.02.
2019
AO
RG
ANO
LEPT
IC A
ND
PH
YSIC
AL P
ARAM
ETER
S1
Colo
ur, H
azen
Uni
ts (m
ax)
515
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
2Od
our
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
e3
pH v
alue
6.5
to 8
.5No
Rel
axat
ion
8.97
8.67
8.50
7.34
7.49
8.92
8.35
4Ta
ste
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
eAg
reea
ble
Agre
eabl
e5
Turb
idity
, NTU
, Max
.1
5<
1<
1<
1<
1<
1<
1<
16
Tota
l Diss
olve
d So
lids,
mg/
l, m
ax.
500
2000
1352
236
1696
1162
658
587
1646
7To
tal H
ardn
ess(
as C
aCO 3
), m
g/l,
max
200
600
380
9642
054
034
826
072
0B
GEN
ERAL
PAR
AMET
ERS
CON
CER
NIN
G S
UBS
TAN
CES
UN
DES
IRAB
LE I
N E
XCES
SIIV
E AM
OU
NTS
8Al
umin
ium
(as
Al ),
mg/
l, M
ax0.
030.
20.
066
0.03
90.
040
0.06
00.
102
0.10
00.
036
9Bo
ron
(as
B), m
g/l,
max
.0.
51
0.37
00.
102
0.48
20.
266
0.10
40.
169
0.26
210
Calci
um (a
s Ca
), m
g/l,
max
.75
200
4331
112
111
5516
144
11Ch
lorid
e (a
s Cl
), m
g/l,
max
.25
010
0024
637
248
369
7887
453
12Co
pper
(as
Cu),
mg/
l, m
ax.
0.05
1.5
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
0113
Fluo
ride
(as
F), m
g/l,
max
.1
1.5
1.4
<0.
10.
30.
60.
11.
50.
214
Iron
(as
Fe),
mg/
l, m
ax.
1No
Rel
axat
ion
0.20
90.
220
0.11
80.
050.
435
0.07
90.
068
15M
agne
sium
(as
Mg)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
3010
066
534
6653
5312
216
Man
gane
se (a
s M
n), m
g/l,
max
.0.
10.
3<
0.01
0.03
80.
170
<0.
010.
023
<0.
010.
034
17Ni
trate
(as
NO3)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
45No
Rel
axat
ion
483
506
2035
3718
Phen
olic
com
poun
ds, m
g/l,
max
.0.
001
0.00
2<
0.00
1<
0.00
1<
0.00
1<
0.00
1<
0.00
1<
0.00
1<
0.00
119
Sulp
hate
(as
SO4)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
200
400
111
1921
917
960
4118
320
Tota
l Alk
alin
ity( a
sCa
CO3)
, mg/
l20
060
050
410
032
820
430
424
446
421
Zinc
(as
Zn),
mg/
l, m
ax.
515
0.02
90.
801
0.27
70.
021
0.20
80.
014
0.01
4C
PAR
AMET
ERS
CON
CER
NIN
G T
OXI
C SU
BSTA
NCE
S22
Cyan
ide
(as
CN),
mg/
l, m
ax.
0.05
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
0123
Lead
(as
Pb),
mg/
l, m
ax.
0.01
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
0124
Mer
cury
, (as
Hg)
, mg/
l, m
ax.
0.00
1No
rela
xatio
n<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
05<
0.00
0525
Nick
el (a
s Ni
), m
g/l,
max
.0.
02No
rela
xatio
n<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
26To
tal A
rsen
ic (a
s As
), m
g/l,
max
.0.
01No
rela
xatio
n<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
27To
tal C
hrom
ium
(as
Cr),
mg/
l, M
ax.
0.05
No re
laxa
tion
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01<
0.01
<0.
01
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* compared with Drinking Water Specification IS: 10500 (2012), Amendment no. 1, June'2015Note:- BDL is Below Detectable Limit ; Minimum Detectable Limit For parameters tested are as under: (Al-0.01,As-0.01,B-0.05,Cr-0.01,Cu-0.01,Fe-0.05,Pb-0.01, Mn-0.01, Zn-0.1,) (Unit - mg/l) (NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units; MPN - most probable number)* Requirement (Desirable limits)** Permissible limits in the absence of alternate source***Throughout any year, 95 % of samples should not contain any coli-form organism and that no sample should contain more than 10 MPN/100 ml of coli-form organism and further no coli-form organism should be detectable in any two of the consecutive samples.
Total Dissolved Solids content is exceeding the “Desirable Limits” at almost all the locations (except GW2& GW10), but within “Permissible Limits” at all locations.
Total Hardness at GW1, GW3 & GW8 to GW14 is higher than “Desirable Limit” but within the “Permissible Limit”. However, at GW4, GW5, GW6, GW7 & GW15, Total hardness is exceeding the “Permissible Limit” marginally.
Calcium content at almost all locations are within the “Permissible Limit” but slightly exceeding the “Desirable Limits”, with the exception of GW2, GW9, GW10, GW13 andGW14 where it is observed to be even below the desirable limits.
Magnesium content at GW4, GW5, GW7 & GW15 is exceeding the permissible limits while at GW1, GW3, GW6, GW8, GW9, GW11 to GW14 it is exceeding the “DesirableLimits” but not the “Permissible Limit”.
Chloride is found well within the “Desirable Limit” at most of the locations except at GW5, GW6, GW12 & GW15 where it is exceeding the “Desirable Limit” but are within the permissible limits.
Total hardness is in general high in the study area, especially in the western part of the plant area.
Nitrate and Fluoride values are also found to be on higher side in the study area.
Fluoride is exceeding “Desirable Limit” at GW1, GW2, GW3, GW4, GW7, GW8, GW9 and GW14 but is within “Permissible Limit”. At other locations fluoride is well within the desirable limits.
Higher concentrations are mainly observed in West and Southern portion of the study area. The higher values of Fluoride may be due to the geological formation of the study area. The study area is mainly composed of Schist rocks which usually contains Feldspar. Fluoride present in the mineral may get dissolved in ground water causing higher concentrations.
Concentration of nitrate is found to exceed the desirable limits at GW1, GW3, GW4, GW5, GW6, GW9 & GW11. At other locations nitrate is well within the desirable limits. The higher values of nitrate may be due to excessive use of fertilizers.
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(e) Changes in quality of underground water around slag dump, slime pond and guard ponds area13
The slime is located in the Eastern boundary of the plant. The rejects from beneficiation plant mainly low grade Iron ore being transported in slurry form through pipeline and is being stored in the lined slime pond. The supernatant excess water is being pumped back to the Beneficiation plant. The pond is operational since 2005.
Slag generated from BF is being used for cement making however, slag generated from BOF after recovery of metallic portion, the rejects are being dumped in the slag dump area located in the eastern side of the plant facilities.
There are three numbers of inter connected guard ponds located in the northern boundary of the plant which are at the lowest ground contour. These are used for collection of treated effluents generated at different plant units. The collected water is being re used in the plant operation.
In order to study the variations in Ground water quality, historical data of Sandur Taluk have been studied using data/information for pre and post establishment of above facilities available in published documents/research papers.
The documents referred to study variation of ground water quality are given below:
1. Ground water Quality Scenario in Karnataka, by Karnataka Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Agency (KRWSSA), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department- 2004
2. Study on Carrying Capacity to develop Industrial Siting Guidelines in Bellary, Hospet and Sandur region in Bellary district, Karnataka to EMPRI vide letter No. GO No FEE 07-ENV 2005(1) Dated; 19.03.2005
3. Quality Of Groundwater In Selected Areas Of Sandur Taluk In Karnataka State, India,T. Suresh* and N.M. Kottureshwara, Vol.2, No.2 (2009), 350-360 ISSN: 0974-1496CODEN: RJCABP- water quality monitored during 2007
4. Cloud Publications International Journal of Advanced Earth Science and Engineering 2016, Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 325-332, Article ID Sci-420 ISSN: 2320 – 3609- water quality monitored during 2012
5. Ground Water Year Book of Karnataka, 2016-17, CGWB, Hydrochemical Data of NHS Station, Karnataka, May 2014
The ground water flow in the study area is from south to North as indicated in section 3.5.4. The upstream stations are village Kodalu and village Sultanpur and Toranagallu village is downstream. Since the plant is located in Sandur taluk, ground water quality of Sandur taluk in general in particular villages nearer to plant are studied.
In general, the historical data indicates that TDS, Fluoride, Nitrate & Iron are high in ground water of Sandur Taluk. Higher values of TDS are also observed everywhere else in the surrounding areas in the upstream as well as downstream sides during fresh baseline data generation.
13Specific ToR point ii(1)
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Historical data of locations close to the guard pond, slag dump and slime pond areas have also been taken from previous EIA reports and analyzed.The closest ground water sampling locations to Slag dump area and slime pond area is Sultanpur village and that for the guard ponds is Toranagallu. Trend of variation of certain parameters viz. Fe & F, pH & TDS, Hardness & Chloride also been shown in Fig 3.17, 3.18 and 3.19 below.
Fig 3.17. Trend of Variation of Iron and Fluoride
Fig 3.18. Trend of Variation of pH and TDS
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
2003 2005 2015 2019
Conc
entr
atio
n (m
g/l)
Iron and Fluoride Conc
Iron - Sultanpur Fluoride- Sultanpur Iron- Toranagallu Fluoride- Toranagallu
012345678910
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2003 2005 2010 2015 2019
pH
TDS
(mg/
l)
pH and TDS
TDS- Sultanpur TDS - Toranagallu pH - Sultanpur pH - Toranagallu
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Fig 3.19. Trend of Variation of Hardness and Chloride
From the above graphs, it can be observed that, there is a definite increase in TDSand Hardness in the areas surrounding Slime pond area as well as in the downstream of Guard ponds. The pH values have also shown a slight increase, indicating an increase in the alkalinity of the groundwater. Fe, on the contrary, indicate a significant decrease in concentration in 2019 when compared with concentrations observed in 2003.
Chloride and Fluoride values have shown both increasing and decreasing trends over the years, but have fairly remained within the permissible limit. All the other parameters including metals have been observed to show no significant change over the period of last 15 years.
In the past few years, the population of the surrounding areas has been increasing rapidly due to economic development of the area. As per census data of 2001, the population is the study area was mere 105279. The same has gone up to 157180 in 2011. Considering the same decadal growth, the present estimated population comes around 232000. This rapid growth has led to a significant pressure on ground water resources in the surrounding areas. And due to over exploitation of natural resources and the geology of the area, the ground water regime of the area has been disturbed in terms of quality as well as quantity.
Remedial Measure taken by JSW
The JSW foundation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is working for development of 26 villages around their plant in Tornagallu. JSW Foundation and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are working together to improve rural livelihoods through an integrated watershed development program. Four villages in Sandur taluk of Bellary district in Karnataka covering 8000 ha were selected in consultation with the community for the JSW–ICRISAT watershed. The overall goal is to establish a model site of learning in low-rainfall zones to demonstrate the potential of rain fed agriculture by adopting an integrated water
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resource management approach. Science-led interventions, including soil test-based fertilizer application and rainwater harvesting are adopted in the watershed villages with active participation of the community.
The potential sites for rainwater harvesting have been identified by village level committee. Based on the technical evaluation of ICRISAT, low cost rain water harvesting structures such as farm ponds, mini percolation tanks, check walls, loose boulder dams, check dams, gully plugs, etc. were suggested for implementation to the watershed committee.
As per a secondary study conducted by JSW in the surrounding areas, it has been observed that the functioning of wells was improved by 61% across the four villages. Time taken for drying up of wells was significantly improved from 2.3 months to 3.7 months in a year. This improvement in assured irrigation might have encouraged the farmers from subsistence farming to commercial farming.
3.6.6 Soil Characteristics14
Selection of Sampling Locations
The soil sampling locations were selected with the following objective: To assess the background / baseline soil quality of the region. To assess the impact (if any) of existing Steel Plant air emissions, effluent discharge and solid waste on soil of the study area
To assess the quality of soil in and around the plant, soil samples were collected from eight (8) locations for Physico-chemical analysis. Table 3.25 lists the soil sampling stations which are also marked in Drg. MEC/11/S2/Q7JN/04.
Table 3.25. Soil Sampling Locations
Stn. Code Location
Distance &Direction
from center of project (km)
Latitude Longitude Type of Land
S1 Village Lingadahalli 4.5 km S 15° 7'25.04"N 76°40'39.17"E AgriculturalS2 Village Tarapur 3.5 km SW 15° 8'8.72"N 76°36'25.90"E Agricultural
S3 Village Joga Reserve Forest 9 km W 15°11'26.47"N 76°32'35.95"E Forest Land
S4 Village Gadiganur 3 km NW 15°13'4.35"N 76°38'1.23"E Grazing LandS5 Village Vaddu 1 km W 15°11'1.26"N 76°37'22.15"E AgriculturalS6 Village Toranagallu 1 km N 15°11'36.96"N 76°41'41.38"E AgriculturalS7 Village Kudithini 1 km E 15°10'37.00"N 76°43'16.30"E AgriculturalS8 Village Sultanpur 1.5 km SE 15° 8'51.20"N 76°42'25.60"E Grazing Land
Methodology
In order to have an idea about the baseline soil quality in the study area, samples of top soil were collected from the eight locations once during the study period
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(December’2018-February’2019) from 15-20 cm depth. The soil samples collected were marked, brought to laboratory, air-dried, powdered & passed through 2 mm sieve and further analysed for different physico-chemical characteristics following methodology given in “Soil Test Methodology” -1992 edited by B.S. Mathur, a Technical Bulletin 3/92 of Department of Soil Sciences and Agriculture Chemistry (SSAC), Birsa Agriculture University (BAU), Ranchi.
Results of Soil Analysis
The results of analysis of Colour, Texture, Bulk Density, Water Holding Capacity, pH and conductivity of the tested soils samples are presented in Table 3.26.
Table 3.26. Physical & Chemical properties of Soil
Stn. Code Color Texture
Water Holding Capacity
(%)
BulkDensity (gm/cc)
pH(1: 5)
Electrical Conductivity
(μs/cm)
S1 Blackish Brown Loam 54.9 1.25 8.17 119.2S2 Brown Loam 48.6 1.35 8.19 150.2S3 Reddish Brown Loam 40.5 1.36 6.75 116.3S4 Brownish Sandy Loam 34.4 1.29 9.56 418.3S5 Brown Loam 40.5 1.25 8.67 414.9S6 Radish Brown Loam 29.3 1.64 8.05 1169S7 Brown Loam 40.5 1.33 8.5 181.6S8 Blackish Brown Loam 36.0 1.30 7.78 363
Soil pH plays a very important role in the availability of nutrients. The composition of the soil microbial community is also dependent on the soil pH. In the study area, the soil pH varied from 6.75 to 9.56, indicating alkaline nature of the soil.
Electrical conductivity (EC) is a measure of the concentration of soluble salts and ionic activity in the soil. Salt concentration is directly proportional to the osmotic pressure, which governs the process of osmosis in the soil–plant system. In the collected soil samples the electrical conductivity ranged from 116.3 to 1169 μs/cm indicating normal nature of the soil with respect to severity of the salt content.
The availability of major nutrients are presented in Table 3.27. Organic carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus are limiting nutrients, especially Phosphorus. In the tested soil samples most of the nutrients are available in low to medium concentration ranges. Organic carbon was found to be in low concentration range. Available Phosphorus levels are also found to be in low concentration range and available Nitrogen levels are found to be in low to medium concentration range, whereas availability of Potassium is found to be in medium to high range. As the major nutrients (NPK) are not showing any major deviation among the tested soil samples, it is indicating that there is no impact on nutrient contents of soil due to industrial activity.
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Table 3.27. Available Major Nutrients in Soil Nutrients and Ratings S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Available Nitrogen (kg/ha) & Rating
176Low
263Low
238Low
339Medium
276Low
138Low
301Medium
326Medium
Available Phosphorus (Kg/ha) and Rating
1.1Low
0.9Low
2.2Low
3.4Low
0.9Low
0.7Low
0.8Low
1.3Low
Available Potassium (Kg/ha) and Rating
240Medium
270Medium
180Medium
255Medium
360High
255Medium
420High
360High
Organic carbon (%) and Ratings
0.20Low
0.17Low
0.29Low
0.14Low
0.23Low
0.27Low
0.15Low
0.11Low
Organic matter % 0.70 0.65 0.86 0.59 0.76 0.84 0.62 0.54Rating based on:Available Nitrogen : <280 - Low; 280- 560 Medium; >560 - HighAvailable Phosphorus: <10 - Low; 10 - 25 Medium; >25 - HighAvailable Potassium : <120 - Low; 120 - 280 Medium; >280 - HighOrganic carbon : <0.50 - Low; 0.5-0.75 Medium; > 0.75 - High
The results of determination of exchangeable cations are presented in Table 3.28.The results show that the Calcium and Magnesium constitutes the bulk of exchangeable cations in the tested soil samples whereas levels of exchangeable sodium and potassium are relatively low. This indicates that the collected soil samples are not showing any signs of increase in alkalinity (Sodium / Potassium) due to industrial activity.
Table 3.28. - Exchangeable Cations Parameters S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Calcium (meq/100gm) 28.00 95.00 11.00 111.00 96.00 34.00 36.00 72.00
% contribution to the Base Saturation 52.80 89.78 58.64 89.72 41.18 38.61 37.70 42.98
Magnesium (meq/100gm) 24.00 10.00 7.00 9.00 134.00 50.00 58.00 94.00
% contribution to the Base Saturation 45.26 9.45 37.31 7.27 57.48 56.77 60.75 56.11
Sodium (meq/100gm) 0.57 0.29 0.22 3.23 1.97 2.69 0.93 0.47
% contribution to the Base Saturation 1.07 0.27 1.17 2.61 0.85 3.05 0.97 0.28
Potassium (meq/100gm) 0.46 0.52 0.54 0.49 1.14 1.38 0.55 1.06
% contribution to the Base Saturation 0.87 0.49 2.88 0.40 0.49 1.57 0.58 0.63
Soil micro–nutrients also play an important role in plant growth and can act as limiting nutrients. Soil micro–nutrient analysis can be employed as a diagnostic tool for predicting the possibility of deficiency of a nutrient and the profitability of its application. For this, it is necessary to fix the critical limits. The critical limit of a micro–nutrient is that content of extractable nutrient at or below which plantation practised on it will produce a positive response to its application. Results of available micronutrient of soil samples collected from various locations of the study area are given in Table 3.29.
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Table 3.29. - Available Micronutrients Micro Nutrients Results (mg/kg)
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8Copper 1.3 1.8 0.9 1.0 1.3 0.9 1.3 1.6
Zinc 1.0 1.3 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.8Iron 1.1 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7
Manganese 0.8 2.8 7.2 1.1 0.8 3.0 3.0 2.25Critical Limits (mg/kg): Iron: 4.5 – 6.0; Copper:0.20 – 0.66; Zn: 0.50 – 0.65
From the above table it can be seen that copper & zinc is in higher concentration in the entire tested soil sample in respect to critical ranges. The concentration of Iron is found to be within range of its Critical limits in all samples. Hence, it implies that no external application of micro-nutrients is required (fertilisers) for good plant growth.
3.6.7 Traffic Density15
To quantify the impact of the proposed project and allied activities on traffic, it is necessary at first to evaluate the existing load of vehicular traffic near plant site. The major transport of finished products/ raw material passes through these roads. Traffic survey was done at four locations. The existing traffic density for different types of vehicles was counted at 03 locations during the study on a particular day for 24 hours. The survey locations were as follows:
T1 – Toranagallu-Kudithini Road, JSW Steel Plant– This is located on the road to Bellary. Most of the trucks carrying finished products from the plant use this road. T2 – Toranagallu - Sandur Road, Near Vidyanagar Gate. - This is located where most of the JSW employees enter the plant. T3 – Toranagallu - Hospet Road, near adjoining Toranagallu By-pass and old road- This is located on the road from Toranagallu to Sandur; trucks carrying iron ore to the steel plant usually use this road.
The same have been indicated in the Figure 3.20 below.
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Fig 3.20. Traffic survey monitoring locations
The traffic survey data monitored at these location is indicated in Tables 3.30 (a) to 3.30(c) below:
Table 3.30. (a): Traffic density at Toranagallu-Kudithini Road, JSW Steel Plant Date: 08/09.03.2019Time: 9.00 AM (08.03.2019) to 9.00 AM 09.03.2019)
Time (Clock Hours)
Heavy vehicles
LMV(except Cars) Two wheelers TOTAL
Nos. @ 3.7 PCU Nos. @ 1.0
PCU Nos. @ 0.75 PCU Nos. PCU
09:00 – 10:00 303 1121.1 381 381 476 357 1160 1859.110:00 – 11:00 337 1246.9 358 358 423 317.25 1118 1922.1511:00 – 12:00 435 1609.5 309 309 380 285 1124 2203.512:00 – 13:00 458 1694.6 311 311 329 246.75 1098 2252.3513:00 – 14:00 423 1565.1 309 309 397 297.75 1129 2171.8514:00 – 15:00 422 1561.4 463 463 234 175.5 1119 2199.915:00 – 16:00 457 1690.9 416 416 322 241.5 1195 2348.416:00 – 17:00 452 1672.4 459 459 250 187.5 1161 2318.917:00 – 18:00 522 1931.4 465 465 401 300.75 1388 2697.1518:00 – 19:00 691 2556.7 544 544 588 441 1823 3541.719:00 – 20:00 222 821.4 248 248 394 295.5 864 1364.920:00 – 21:00 148 547.6 228 228 321 240.75 697 1016.3521:00 – 22:00 159 588.3 198 198 313 234.75 670 1021.0522:00 – 23:00 134 495.8 143 143 217 162.75 494 801.5523:00 – 00:00 142 525.4 79 79 147 110.25 368 714.6500:00 – 01:00 139 514.3 139 139 102 76.5 380 729.801:00 – 02:00 108 399.6 116 116 189 141.75 413 657.3502:00 – 03:00 107 395.9 125 125 198 148.5 430 669.403:00 – 04:00 122 451.4 134 134 132 99 388 684.404:00 – 05:00 147 543.9 198 198 197 147.75 542 889.6505:00 – 06:00 149 551.3 107 107 180 135 436 793.3
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Time (Clock Hours)
Heavy vehicles
LMV(except Cars) Two wheelers TOTAL
Nos. @ 3.7 PCU Nos. @ 1.0
PCU Nos. @ 0.75 PCU Nos. PCU
06:00 – 07:00 105 388.5 169 169 278 208.5 552 76607:00 – 08:00 139 514.3 224 224 180 135 543 873.308:00 – 09:00 193 714.1 148 148 255 191.25 596 1053.35
TOTAL 6514 24101.8 6271 6271 6903 5177.25 19688 35550.05% in traffic
stream 33.09 31.85 35.06
Worst case Baseline PCU/hr (i.e. maximum hourly PCU observed): 3541.7Total width of the Road in meters (Arterial Roads): 24*
Carrying capacity of the road (the road is 2 lane (divided)2 way arterial road) as per: IRC:106-1990 (PCU’s per hour) 3600
* Work for 4 laning of the road is undergoing.
Table 3.30(b): Traffic density at Toranagallu - Sandur Road, Near Vidyanagar GateDate: 07/08.03.2019Time: 9.00 AM (07.03.2019) to 9.00 AM (08.03.2019)
Time (Clock Hours)
Heavy vehicles
LMV(except Cars)
Two wheelers TOTAL
Nos. @ 3.7 PCU Nos. @ 1.0
PCU Nos. @ 0.75 PCU Nos. PCU
09:00 – 10:00 141 521.7 441 441 397 297.75 979 1260.4510:00 – 11:00 248 917.6 506 506 519 389.25 1273 1812.8511:00 – 12:00 329 1217.3 518 518 596 447 1443 2182.312:00 – 13:00 415 1535.5 714 714 622 466.5 1751 271613:00 – 14:00 230 851 475 475 510 382.5 1215 1708.514:00 – 15:00 261 965.7 455 455 457 342.75 1173 1763.4515:00 – 16:00 228 843.6 328 328 308 231 864 1402.616:00 – 17:00 190 703 335 335 302 226.5 827 1264.517:00 – 18:00 310 1147 483 483 493 369.75 1286 1999.7518:00 – 19:00 420 1554 411 411 354 265.5 1185 2230.519:00 – 20:00 520 1924 334 334 509 381.75 1363 2639.7520:00 – 21:00 370 1369 332 332 482 361.5 1184 2062.521:00 – 22:00 430 1591 510 510 381 285.75 1321 2386.7522:00 – 23:00 295 1091.5 113 113 120 90 528 1294.523:00 – 00:00 70 259 85 85 104 78 259 42200:00 – 01:00 74 273.8 126 126 120 90 320 489.801:00 – 02:00 80 296 60 60 50 37.5 190 393.502:00 – 03:00 70 259 56 56 64 48 190 36303:00 – 04:00 70 259 67 67 76 57 213 38304:00 – 05:00 90 333 95 95 90 67.5 275 495.505:00 – 06:00 81 299.7 73 73 90 67.5 244 440.206:00 – 07:00 153 566.1 137 137 134 100.5 424 803.607:00 – 08:00 140 518 98 98 135 101.25 373 717.2508:00 – 09:00 210 777 180 180 200 150 590 1107
TOTAL 5425 20072.5 6932 6932 7113 5334.75 19470 32339.25% in traffic
stream 27.86 35.60 36.53
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Time (Clock Hours)
Heavy vehicles
LMV(except Cars)
Two wheelers TOTAL
Nos. @ 3.7 PCU Nos. @ 1.0
PCU Nos. @ 0.75 PCU Nos. PCU
Worst case Baseline PCU/hr (i.e. maximum hourly PCU observed): 2716Total width of the Road in meters (Arterial Roads): 20
Carrying capacity of the road (the road is 4 lane (divided)2 way arterial road) as per: IRC:106-1990 (PCU’s per hour) 3600
Table 3.30(c): Traffic density at Toranagallu - Hospet Road, near adjoining Toranagallu By-pass and Old Road
Date: 06/07.03.2019Time: 9.00 AM (06.03.2019) to 9.00 AM 07.03.2019)
Time (Clock Hours)
Heavy vehicles
LMV(except Cars) Two wheelers TOTAL
Nos. @ 3.7 PCU Nos. @ 1.0
PCU Nos. @ 0.75 PCU Nos. PCU
09:00 – 10:00 156 577.2 157 157 208 156 521 890.210:00 – 11:00 260 962 168 168 220 165 648 129511:00 – 12:00 211 780.7 192 192 228 171 631 1143.712:00 – 13:00 230 851 191 191 166 124.5 587 1166.513:00 – 14:00 248 917.6 137 137 110 82.5 495 1137.114:00 – 15:00 370 1369 225 225 278 208.5 873 1802.515:00 – 16:00 361 1335.7 197 197 170 127.5 728 1660.216:00 – 17:00 263 973.1 125 125 151 113.25 539 1211.3517:00 – 18:00 226 836.2 147 147 129 96.75 502 1079.9518:00 – 19:00 132 488.4 84 84 116 87 332 659.419:00 – 20:00 137 506.9 85 85 53 39.75 275 631.6520:00 – 21:00 99 366.3 55 55 57 42.75 211 464.0521:00 – 22:00 101 373.7 68 68 97 72.75 266 514.4522:00 – 23:00 113 418.1 99 99 143 107.25 355 624.3523:00 – 00:00 76 281.2 62 62 32 24 170 367.200:00 – 01:00 45 166.5 33 33 25 18.75 103 218.2501:00 – 02:00 65 240.5 60 60 19 14.25 144 314.7502:00 – 03:00 24 88.8 63 63 25 18.75 112 170.5503:00 – 04:00 25 92.5 35 35 36 27 96 154.504:00 – 05:00 30 111 35 35 37 27.75 102 173.7505:00 – 06:00 40 148 46 46 75 56.25 161 250.2506:00 – 07:00 75 277.5 61 61 80 60 216 398.507:00 – 08:00 142 525.4 94 94 138 103.5 374 722.908:00 – 09:00 117 432.9 155 155 106 79.5 378 667.4
TOTAL 3546 13120.2 2574 2574 2699 2024.25 8819 17718.45% in traffic
stream 40.21 29.19 30.60
Worst case Baseline PCU/hr (i.e. maximum hourly PCU observed): 1802.5Total width of the Road in meters (Arterial Roads): 28
Carrying capacity of the road (the road is 4 lane (divided)2 way arterial road) as per: IRC:106-1990 (PCU’s per hour) 3600
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The steel plant receives most of its raw materials by railways; most finished products are also despatched by railway wagons. However a small proportion of the iron ore is received by trucks. Some of the finished products too are despatched by trucks.
At T3, there is maximum traffic during 0900 hrs to 1900 hrs. Most workers enter and / or leave the plant during this period. It is to be noted, that trucks carrying various goods or empty ones usually enter the plant in the morning. Loaded trucks usually leave the plant late in the afternoon or by early evening (i.e. 1900 hrs.). After 1900 hours, there is a sudden sharp decrease in heavy vehicle movement.
As per IRC:106-1990 {Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plan Areas issued by Indian Road Congress in 1990}, the Recommended Design Service Volume for 4-Lane Divided (2-way) Arterial Roads is 3600 PCUs per hour; for Sub-Arterial Roads the corresponding figure is 2900 PCUs per hour. The Recommended Design Service Volume for 4-Lane Un-Divided (2-way) Arterial Roads is 3000 PCUs per hour; for Sub-Arterial Roads the corresponding figure is 2400 PCUs per hour.
At T1, the maximum traffic volume has reached 3542 PCUs per hour. It may become necessary to regulate heavy vehicle movement to ensure that the traffic volumes do no exceed the design limits.
At T2 the maximum traffic volume was 2716 PCUs per hour. This road is a public road and is also used by vehicles going towards Sandur – an important town of the region.
T3 is on the road leading to Bellary and Hospet. This is also a public road. However the traffic on this road has still spare capacity.
3.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT16
a. Objectives of the study
The present study was undertaken with the following objectives: To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site within the study area; To assess the type of wild animals within the study area; To assess the biodiversity of natural system present in the study area; To ascertain migratory routes of fauna and possibility of breeding grounds within the study area;
b. Methodology of the Ecology Study
The study area is taken as 10km radius around the project site.
The list of Flora and Fauna found in the Forest Division (Bellary) was collected from the Working Plan of the division for reference. In addition, the publication “Flora of Karnataka” by B.D. Sharma, N.P. Singh, R.S. Raghavan, U.R. Deshpande; Pub. Botanical Survey of India, 1984” was also referred. The list of flora and fauna found in
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the region was prepared by conducting field survey and by discussions with concerned Forest Department personnel using the list available in the Working Plan as a base. The phyto-sociology of the vegetation (covering frequency, density, abundance and species diversity) in the forest and other areas falling in the study area was determined by conducting field studies in selected areas (by laying suitable sizes of quadrat) fallingunder the respective zones. The list of avifauna was supplemented by actual observations.
The study area has hilly terrain as well as plain areas. The plain areas have tracts of agricultural land (mostly irrigated from bore-wells), scrub-lands and settlements. The hilly areas are mostly forested (open forests & scrub forests), open cast iron ore mines and stretches of barren rocky areas and cliffs. There is no Biosphere Reserve, National Park, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, wildlife sanctuary or bird sanctuary within the study area. However, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located about 12 km NW of the Toranagallu Steel Plant. The biotic environment can be described under following heads.
Project Site Study Area
3.7.1 Biodiversity inside the Plant Area
Project Site The project site is located within the premises of the existing steel plant. This area is a vacant area which was used for dumping of soil & debris generated during leveling the area during initial construction of the steel plant. The soil dumps had been biologically reclaimed by scattering seeds of Leucaena leucocephala on the soil. Dueto low rainfall and poor soil quality the vegetation is rather sparse and comprises mostly of xerophytic species (other than Leucaena leucocephala).
Fig 3.21. : Vegetation in Proposed Project Site
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The plants found in the project are listed Table 3.31.
Table 3.31. List of Plants Found in Project Area Kannada Name Scientific Name Family
TreesKarijali, Gobli, Babul Acacia nilotica MimosaceaeBengali jali Acacia auriculiformis MimosaceaeKudrebevu, Helarimara Ailanthus excelsa MeliaceaeBevu Azadirachta indica MeliaceaeGuggula mara Boswellia serrata BurseraceaeThangadi Cassia auriculata FabaceaeKakke Cassia fistula FabaceaeBili-buruga Ceiba pentandra BombaceaeaBhavamga Celastrus paniculatus CelastraceaeMashival, Maswada Chloroxylon swietenia RutaceaeKadu-aswattha Ficus arnottiana MoraceaeButala Givotia rottleriformis EuphorbiaceaeChannangi Lagerstroemia parviflora Lythraceae
- Leucaena leucocephala FabaceaeKadavala Mitragyna parviflora RubiaceaeIchalu Phoenix sylvestris ArecaceaeKembutale Sterculia urens SterculiaceaeNerale Syzigium cuminii MyrtaceaeHale, Halegouri Wrightia tinctoria Apocynaceae
- Zizyphus mauritiana RhamnaceaeShrubs
Tutti Abutilon indicum Malvaceae- Acacia horrida Mimosaceae
Kattale Agave sisalana AgavaceaeKaritumbi Anisomeles malabarica LamiaceaeAsana, Gojji, Komanji Bridelia retusa Euphorbiaceae
- Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae- Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae
Ippi Capparis sepiaria Capparidaceae- Capparis divaricata Capparidaceae
Kavale Carissa carandas ApocynaceaeSeemethangadi Cassia siamea FabaceaeKaarekaayi-gida Catumaregam spinosa Rubiaceae
- Cissus repanda VitaceaeTaggi gida Clerodendrum phlomodis Verbenaceae
- Eupatorium odoratum Asteraceae- Euphorbia antiquorum Euphorbiaceae
kada atthi Ficus hispida Moraceae- Hyptis amariji Lamiaceae
Kananeranda Jatropha curcas EuphorbiaceaeLantana Lantana camara VerbenaceaeGorante Lawsonia inermis LythraceaePavati Pavetta indica RubiaceaeBellary jali Prosopis juliflora FabaceaeKadusonde, Kallarthi, Savudangi Solanum erianthum SolanaceaeLakki Vitex negundo VerbenaceaeTaligi, Neeru paale Wendlandia thyrsoidea Rubiaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyKaada nakkaare Ximenia americana Olacaceae
HerbsKadle mullu Acanthospermum
hispidumAsteraceae
Nelaberu Andrographis paniculata AcanthaceaeBili himdi soppu Aerva lanata AmaranthaceaeOorala gida, Helukasa Ageratum conyzoides AmaranthaceaeHasiru budde soppu, Kandu budde gida Allmania nodiflora Amaranthaceae
- Alternanthera pungens AmaranthaceaeHonagonne Alternanthera sessilis AmaranthaceaeMulluharive soppu Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae
- Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae- Aristida funiculata Poaceae- Atylosia scarabacoides Fabaceae
Daamti, Kadi-haralu Baliospermum montanum EuphorbiaceaeMullu goranti Barleria prionitis Acanthaceae
- Blepharis asperrima Acanthaceae- Caralluma acutangula Apocynaceae- Cassia hirsuta Fabaceae- Cassia tora Fabaceae
Bili kaasi kanigalu Catharanthus pusilus Apocynaceae- Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae
Kaduoma Chenopodium album ChenopodiaceaeNayibela Cleome viscosa CapparidaceaeChanchu gida Corchorus aestuans Tiliaceae
- Crotalaria calycina Fabaceae- Crotalaria hebecarpa Fabaceae
Alpa bedhi soppu Croton bonpalandianus Euphorbiaceae- Cymbopogon spp. Poaceae- Cynodon dactylon Poaceae- Cyperus spp. Cyperaceae
Kaadu pullampuras, Kaadu menthe Desmodium triflorum Fabaceae- Desmodium velutinum Fabaceae- Digitaria spp. Poaceae- Dinebra retroflexa Poaceae- Dipteracanthus patulus Acanthaceae
Elikivi gida, Elikivisoppu, Jumki hoo Emilia sonchifolia Asteraceae- Eragostis spp. Poaceae- Eremopogon spp. Poaceae- Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae
Achchedida Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae- Fimbristilis ovate Cyperaceae- Flavaria trinervia Asteraceae
Chadarasi gida, Chandarasisoppu Glinus opposistifolia Molluginaceae- Glossogyne bidens Asteraceae- Gnaphalium polycaulon Asteraceae
Kadhasige, Sannagera, Sannagerasehambu
Gymnema sylvestris Asclepiadaceae
- Heliotropium marifolium Boraginaceae- Heteropogon spp. Poaceae- Hybanthus spp. Violaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name Family- Hyptis saveolens Lamiaceae- Indigofera astragalina Fabaceae- Justicia adhatoda Acanthaceae- Launaea procumbens Asteraceae- Lophopogon spp. Poaceae- Orthosiphon thymiflorus Lamiaceae- Parthenium
hysterophorusAsteraceae
- Pennisetum spp. Poaceae- Pentanema indicum Poaceae
Gadde hannu Physalis minma Solanaceae- Polycarpon prostratum Caryophyllaceae
Antupurale gida, Naagadamani Pupalia lappacea Amaranthaceae- Rhynacanthus nasutus AcanthaceaeBettadavare Rhynchosia minima Fabaceae
- Ruellia tuberosa Acanthaceae- Rungia repens Acanthaceae- Seteria spp. Poaceae- Sonchus asper Asteraceae- Spilanthes calva Asteraceae- Tephrosea purpurea Fabaceae- Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae
Katte tume soppu Trichodesma indicum BoraginaceaeSanna gida Tridax procumbens Asteraceae
- Vernonia cinerea AsteraceaePargi, Barige Zizyphus oenoplia Rhamnaceae
Source: Working Plan of Bellari Forest Division augmented by Field Survey
Within Plant Area
Inside the steel plant premises, plantations have been developed along the plant boundaries (green belt), alongside roads and railway tracks, around various office and plant buildings and in vacant areas.
The green belt is composed mostly of Leucaena leucocephala. The density of the green belt has naturally increased from seeds produced by the trees planted originally (see Fig 3.22).
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Fig 3.22. Green Belt of the Plant as seen from Outside the Plant
In the road side plantations, various ornamental species and other species have been planted. These include Peltophorum ferrugineum (Copperpod), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Pongamia pinnata (Karanj), Roystonea regia (Royal Bottle Palm),Azadirachta indica (Neem), Nerium indicum, Thevetia peruviana, etc.(see Fig 3.23).
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Fig 3.23. Avenue Plantation Inside the Plant
The very dense plantations along the railway tracks inside the plant are composed mostly of Leucaena leucocephala (see Fig3.24).
Fig 3.24. Plantation Alongside Railway Tracks Inside the Plant
In vacant areas inside the plant and in the township and around various office buildings, various ornamental species and other species have been planted. These include Leucaena leucocephala (Subabool) Peltophorum ferrugineum (Copperpod),Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Pongamia pinnata (Karanj), Cocos nucifera (Coconut),Azadirachta indica (Neem) etc.(see Fig 3.25).
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Fig 3.25. Plantation in Vacant Area Inside the Plant
Fauna
The proposed project area is located within the premises of the existing steel plant. So the fauna comprises only of common birds, lizards and squirrels. The fauna found in the project area is listed in Table 3.32.
Table 3.32. List of Wild life species in the Project Area Sl.No.
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act
in Which ListedMammals
1. Common Mongoose Herpestres edwardsii II2. Squirrel Funambulus pennanti IV3. Rats Rattus rattus V4. Indian Field Mouse Mus booduga V
Reptiles1. Cobra Naja naja II2. Saw Scaled Viper Echis carinatus IV3. Yellow Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus II4. Common Krait Bungarus caeruleus IV5. Common Skink Mabuya carinata -6. Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor -
Birds1 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica IV2 Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia IV
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Sl.No.
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act
in Which Listed3 Tailor bird Orthotomus sutorius IV4 Common Crow Corvus splendens V5 Jungle Crow Corvus marorhynchos IV6 Common Mynah Acridotheres tristis IV7 Jungle Mynah Acridotheres fuscus IV8 Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis IV9 Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia decaocto IV10 Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis IV11 Shikra Accipiter badius IV12 Small green bee-eater Merops orientalis IV13 Pariah Kite Milvus migrans -14 Copper-smith Barbet Megalaima viridis IV15 Crow Pheasant Centropus sinensis IV16 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV17 Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis IV18 Pied Mynah Sturnus contra IV19 Small Minivet Pericrocotus
cinnamomeusIV
20 Rose Ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri IV21 Blossom Headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala IV22 Large Pied Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis IV23 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava IV24 Koel Eudynamis scolopacea IV25 Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus IV26 Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii IV27 Red vent bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV28 White browed bulbul Pycnonotus luteolus IV29 Yellow Throated Bulbul Pycnonotus xantholaemus IV30 Indian Black Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV31 Black Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis IV32 Common Tree-pie Dendrocitta vagabunda IV33 Large grey babbler Turdoides malcolmi IV34 Jungle babbler Turdoides striatus IV35 Yellow-billed Babbler Turdoides affinis IV36 Tailor Bird Orthotomus sutorius IV
Source: Working Plan of Bellari Forest Division [augmented by field observations]
3.7.2 Study Area
The study area covers 10 km radius around the project site. Due to low rainfall, the vegetation is rather open type and falls into distinct climatic formations - the South Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and the Deciduous Teak Pole Belt. The following types of biotopes are found in the study area:
Agricultural Land Waste Land (scrub, pasture and rocky cliffs)
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Iron ore mines Settlements Forests Water Bodies
The plants found in the project are listed Table 3.33.
Table 3.33. List of Plants Found in Study Area Kannada Name Scientific Name Family
TreesKarijali, Gobli, Babul Acacia nilotica MimosaceaeBengali jali Acacia auriculiformis MimosaceaeKaachu, Kadira, Kadu, Kaggali Acacia catechu MimosaceaeBili-jali Acacia leucophloea MimosaceaeKempu jali Acacia chundra MimosaceaeAne-golaganji Adenanthera parvonina MimosaceaeBela Aegle marmelos RutaceaeKudrebevu, Helarimara Ailanthus excelsa MeliaceaeChigare Albizzia amara MimosaceaeBage, Siris Albizzia lebbeck MimosaceaeKaadu baage Albizzia odoratissima FabaceaeBelari Albizzia procera FabaceaeTugli Albizzia amara Fabaceae- Anogeissus acuminata CombretaceaeDindiga Anogeissus latifolia CombretaceaeBevu Azadirachta indica MeliaceaeIngala Balanites aeyptiaca ZygophyllaceaeAapta Bauhinia racemosa CaesalpiniaceaeDevakanchan Bauhinia purpurea CaesalpiniaceaeAyata Bauhinia variegata CaesalpiniaceaeOlegari, Taalegari, Taatinimgu Borassus flabellifer ArecaceaeBuruga Bombax malabaricum BombaceaeaGuggula mara Boswellia serrata BurseraceaeCharoli, Malli, Chiranji Buchanania lanzan AnacardiaceaeMuttuga Butea monosperma FabaceaeThangadi Cassia auriculata CaesalpiniaceaeKakke Cassia fistula CaesalpiniaceaeBili-buruga Ceiba pentandra BombaceaeaBhavamga Celastrus paniculatus CelastraceaeMashival, Maswada Chloroxylon swietenia RutaceaeArasina-buruga Cochlospermum religiosum CochlospermaceaeNirvala Crateva magna CapparaceaeBeete Dalbergia latifolia FabaceaePachchali Dalbergia paniculata Fabaceae
- Dendrocalamus strictus PoaceaeOdavinaha Dichrostachys cinerea MimosaceaeJagalaganti Diospyros melanoxylon EbenaceaeTupra, Tumri Diospyros montana Ebenaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyBandarike Dodonaea viscosa SapindaceaeGodmurki, Muduvudure, Udure Dolichondrone falcata BignoniaceaePaldattam Ehretia laevis BoraginaceaeNelli Embelica officinalis EuphorbiaceaeBelavu Feronia limonia RutaceaeKadu-aswattha Ficus arnottiana MoraceaeAala Ficus bengalensis MoraceaeRumadi Ficus racemosa MoraceaeArali, Ashvattha Ficus religiosa MoraceaeKaadu atthi, Kaadugoni Ficus tomentosa Moraceae- Flacourtia indica Flacourtiaceaekambi, kalkambi, adavibikke Gardenia latifolia RubiaceaeButala Givotia rottleriformis EuphorbiaceaeShivani Gmelina arborea VerbenaceaeKadubende, Pollika Gyrocarpus americanus HemandiaceaeKamara Hardwickia binnata FabaceaeYedmuri Helicteres isora SterculiaceaeKoodsaloo, Korchie Holarrhena antidysentterica Apocynaceae
Holoptelia integrifolia UlmaceaeGoravi, Koravi Ixora arborea RubiaceaeChannangi Lagerstroemia parviflora Lythraceae
- Launea coromondonia Anacardiaceae- Leucaena latisiliqua Fabaceae- Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae
Holehippe Madhuca longifolia SapotaceaeMavu, Amango Mangifera indica AncardiaceaeKadavala Mitragyna parviflora RubiaceaeFadu kumbala Morinda tinctoria RubiaceaeGasagase hannina mara Muntingia calabura TiliaceaeTattuna Oroxylum indicum BignoniaceaeIchalu Phoenix sylvestris ArecaceaePerumbai Prosopis cineraria MimosaceaeBellary jali Prosopis juliflora FabaceaeHonne Pterocarpus marsupium FabaceaeShrigandha Santalum album SantalaceaeKookatakayi, Kudale-kaye Sapindus emerginatus SapindaceaeSome Soymida febrifuga MeliaceaeKembutale Sterculia urens SterculiaceaeHappu savaga Sterculia guttata SterculiaceaePaadari Stereospermum personatum BignonoiaceaeHemmushti, Hemmusti, Ittangi Strychnos nux-vomica LoganiaceaeKataka Strychnos potatorum LoganiaceaeNerale Syzigium cuminii MyrtaceaeHunse, Tamarind Tamarindus indica FabaceaeKoranekelar Tecoma stans BignoniaceaeTega, Sagwani, Teak Tectona grandis Verbenaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyBanappu, Sadada, Unapu-mara Terminalia alata CombretaceaeNirmatti Terminalia arjuna CombretaceaeTare Terminalia bellirica CombretaceaeAlale, Harda Terminalia chebula CombretaceaeAsan Terminalia tomentosa CombretaceaeHale, Halegouri Wrightia tinctoria Apocynaceae
- Zizyphus mauritiana RhamnaceaeGotte Zizyphus xylopyra Rhamnaceae
ShrubsKasturi bende Abelomoschus moschatus MalvaceaeTutti Abutilon indicum MalvaceaePala-benda Abutilon hirtum Malvaceae
- Acacia horrida MimosaceaeKattale Agave sisalana AgavaceaeAnkolamara Alangium salvifolium AlangiaceaeKaritumbi Anisomeles malabarica LamiaceaeSeethaphal Annona squamosa AnnonaceaeIngala Balanites aegyptica BalanitaceaeKuruvaka, Jhinte Barleria cristata AcanthaceaeMullu goranti Barleria prionitis AcanthaceaeAsana, Gojji, Komanji Bridelia retusa Euphorbiaceae
- Cadaba fruticosa CapparidaceaeKenjige Caesalpinia pulcherima Fabaceae
- Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae- Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae
Ippi Capparis sepiaria Capparidaceae- Capparis divaricata Capparidaceae
Mullukattari Capparis zeylanica CapparidaceaeKavale Carissa carandas Apocynaceae
Carissa spinarum Apocynaceae- Cascabela thevetia Fabaceae- Cassia auriculata Caesalpiniaceae
Kolthogache Cassia occidentalis CaesalpiniaceaeSeemethangadi Cassia siamea Caesalpiniaceae
- Cassia sophera CaesalpiniaceaeKaarekaayi-gida Catumaregam spinosa Rubiaceae
- Cissus repanda VitaceaeTaggi gida Clerodendrum phlomodis Verbenaceae
- Clerodendrum serratum VerbenaceaeKaadu senabu Crotalaria spectabilis Fabaceae
- Dendrophthoe falcata Loranthaceae- Diospyros choroxylon Ebenaceae- Dipteracanthus patulus Acanthaceae- Eupatorium odoratum Asteraceae
Kontekalli Euphorbia antiquorum Euphorbiaceae- Euphorbia caducifolia Euphorbiaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyKalli Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbiaceaekada atthi Ficus hispida Moraceaebikki gida Gardenia resinfera RubiaceaeVulipi Grewia damine Tiliaceae
Grewia flavescens Tiliaceaeudipe, dadachelu, chikkudipe Grewia hirsuta TiliaceaeKarijaana Grewia orbiculata TiliaceaeKanger Grewia tenax TiliaceaeButti-aaragale Grewia villosa Tiliaceae
- Hyptis amariji Lamiaceae- Ipomea carnea Convolvulaceae
Kananeranda Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae- Jatropha glandulifera Euphorbiaceae
Chikka-kada-haralu Jatropha gossypifolia Euphorbiaceae- Jatropha tanjorensis Euphorbiaceae
Karihuli Kirganelia reticulata EuphorbiaceaeLantana Lantana camara Verbenaceae
- Lawsonia inermis LythraceaeMorinika Maerua arenaria CapparaceaeKunkuma-damara Mallotus philippensis Euphorbiaceae
- Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae- Maytenus senegalensis Celastraceae
Papaskalli Opuntia spp. CactaceaePavati Pavetta indica Rubiaceae
- Peristrophe paniculata Acanthaceae- Pluchea tomentosa Asteraceae
Chitramulika Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae- Randia densiflora Rubiaceae
Hulmari Rhus mysorensis AnacardiaceaeOudla Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae
- Solanum albicaule SolanaceaeKadusonde, Kallarthi, Savudangi Solanum erianthum Solanaceae
- Solanum indicum SolanaceaeKumngida, Kalgorvi Tarenna asiatica RubiaceaeOtte Urena lobata MalvaceaeLakki Vitex negundo VerbenaceaeBadanike Viscum articulatum Santalaceae- Waltheria indica SterculiaceaeTaligi, Neeru paale Wendlandia thyrsoidea RubiaceaeTamrapuspi Woodfordia fruticosa LythraceaeKaada nakkaare Ximenia americana OlacaceaeParaji, Parapele Zizyphus nummularia RhamnaceaePargi, Barige Zizyphus oenopila RhamnaceaeBelahadu, Kanika Zizyphus rugosa Rhamnaceae
Climbers & LianasGulugunji Abrus precatorius Fabaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyKaadu-seege Acacia pennata MimosaceaeKad-siege Acacia torta Mimosaceae
- Argyreia cymosa ConvolvulaceaeShatavari Asparagus racemosus AsparagaceaeDodda bekkina budde balli Cardiospermum canescens SapindaceaeAgniballi, Erumballi Cardiospermum halicacabum SapindaceaeAmara-balli Cassytha filiformis Lauraceae
- Cissus vitiginea VitaceaeTondikay Coccinia grandis CucurbitaceaeDaagadi balli Cocculus hirsutus MenispermaceaeDusaratige Cocculus pendulus Menispermaceae
- Combretum ovalifolium CombretaceaeAkashagarudagadde Corallocarpus epigaeus CucurbitaceaeHambu-rubber-gida Cryptostegia grandiflora ApocynaceaeBudame kayi Cucumis melo CucurbitaceaeSogade Hemidesmus indicus AsclepiadaceaeGouriballi Ichnocarpus frutescens Apocynaceae
- Ipomoea cairica ConvolvulaceaeBilichita bogari Ipomoea obscura ConvolvulaceaeKahihireya balli Luffa acutangala Cucurbitaceae- Merremia aegyptia Convolvulaceae- Merremia emarginata ConvolvulaceaeChitrati Mukia maderaspatana CucurbitaceaeKukkiballi Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae- Oxystelma esculentum @ Asclepiadaceae- Pentatropis spiralis AsclepiadaceaeJuttuve Pergularia daemia AsclepiadaceaeBettadavare Rhynchosia minima Fabaceae- Rivea hypocrateriformis ConvolvulaceaeBraahmi Sarcostemma acidum AsclepiadaceaeMadhuparni Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae
Tylophora asthmatica AsclepiadaceaeDugdhive Wattakaka volubilis Asclepiadaceae- Xenostegia tridentata Convolvulaceae
Herbs Tutti Abutilon indicum MalvaceaeKuppugida Acalypha indica EuphorbiaceaeKadle mullu Acanthospermum hispidum Asteraceae
- Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae- Adelocaryum coelestinum Boraginaceae- Aerva javanica Amaranthaceae
Bili himdi soppu Aerva lanata AmaranthaceaeBedukasa Aeschynomene indica @ FabaceaeOorala gida, Helukasa Ageratum conyzoides AmaranthaceaeKandu budde gida Allmania nodiflora Amaranthaceae
- Aloe vera Liliaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name Family- Alternanthera pungens Amaranthaceae
Honagonne Alternanthera sessilis AmaranthaceaeNaamada soppu Alysicarpus vaginalis FabaceaeMulluharive soppu Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae
- Amaranthus viridis AmaranthaceaeNelaberu Andrographis paniculata AcanthaceaeDatturigidda Argemone mexicana Papavaraceae
- Atylosia scarabacoides FabaceaeBrahmi Bacopa monnieri @ ScrophulariaceaeDaamti, Kadi-haralu Baliospermum montanum Euphorbiaceae
- Bergia ammannioides Elatinaceae- Bidens bipinnata Asteraceae- Blepharis asperrima Acanthaceae
Adakaputtana gida Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae- Boerhavia erecta Nyctaginaceae- Caralluma acutangula Apocynaceae- Caralluma lasiantha Apocynaceae- Cassia hirsuta Caesalpiniaceae- Cassia mimosoides Caesalpiniaceae
Kolthogache Cassia occidentalis CaesalpiniaceaeNela Cassia pumila Caesalpiniaceae
- Cassia tora Caesalpiniaceae- Cassia uniflora Caesalpiniaceae
Bili kaasi kanigalu Catharanthus pusilus Apocynaceae- Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae
Anne-soppu Celosia argentea AmaranthaceaeKaduoma Chenopodium album ChenopodiaceaeLingamenasu Chrozophora rottleri EuphorbiaceaeNayibela Cleome viscosa CapparidaceaeHamsapaadi Coldenia procumbens @ Boraginaceaehittagani Commelina benghalensis Commelinaceae
- Commelina forsskalii CommelinaceaeKanjura Commelina obliqua Commelinaceae
- Commicarpus chinensis NyctaginaceaeChanchu gida Corchorus aestuans Tiliaceae
- Crotalaria calycina Fabaceae- Crotalaria hebecarpa Fabaceae
Alpa bedhi soppu Croton bonpalandianus EuphorbiaceaeNela-tengu Curculigo orchioides HypoxidaceaeNegalu kanne soppu Cyanotis axillaris Commelinaceae
- Cyanotis tuberosa CommelinaceaeUsumani hullu Cyperus compressus @ Cyperaceae
Cyperus difformis @ CyperaceaeJeku-kasa Cyperus iria @ Cyperaceae
- Cyperus spp. @ Cyperaceae- Datura innoxia Solanaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilyKaadu pullampuras, Kaadu menthe
Desmodium triflorum Fabaceae
- Desmodium velutinum Fabaceae- Dipteracanthus patulus Acanthaceae- Echinops echinatus Asteraceae
Ajagara Eclipta alba @ AsteraceaeAntaragange Eichhornia crassipes Pontederiaceae
- Elytraria acaulis AcanthaceaeElikivi gida, Elikivisoppu, Jumki hoo
Emilia sonchifolia Asteraceae
Enicostema spp. Gentianaceae- Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae- Euphorbia heyneana Euphorbiaceae
Achchedida Euphorbia hirta EuphorbiaceaeKempu-nene-hakki Euphorbia microphylla Euphorbiaceae- Euphorbia parviflora Euphorbiaceae
Fagonia spp. Zygophyllaceae- Fimbristylis ovate Cyperaceae
Fimbristylis spp. @ Cyperaceae- Flavaria trinervia Asteraceae
Chadarasi gida, Chandarasisoppu
Glinus opposistifolia Molluginaceae
Parpataka Glossocardia bosvallia Asteraceae- Glossogyne bidens Asteraceae- Gnaphalium polycaulon Asteraceae- Gomphrena serrata Amaranthaceae- Goniogyna hirta Fabaceae
Kadhasige, Sannagera, Gymnema sylvestris AsclepiadaceaeChelubalada Gida Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae
- Heliotropium marifolium Boraginaceae- Hibiscus lobatus Malvaceae- Hibiscus micranthus Malvaceae- Hybanthus spp. Violaceae- Hyptis saveolens Lamiaceae- Indigofera astragalina Fabaceae- Indigofera cordifolia Fabaceae- Indigofera linifolia Fabaceae
Kennegilu Indigofera linnaei FabaceaeIndoneesiella echioides Acanthaceae
- Justicia adhatoda Acanthaceae- Justicia procumbens Acanthaceae- Lagascea mollis Asteraceae- Launaea spp. Asteraceae- Lavandula bipinnata Lamiaceae- Lemna perpusilla @ Araceae
Kaaduthumbe, Ranabheri, Leonotis nepetefolia Lamiaceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name FamilySurya-kantha Lepidagathis cristata AcanthaceaeTumbe guda Leucas aspera LamiaceaeKaere bandu gida Ludwigia perennis @ OnagraceaeSannabindige gida Malvastrum coromandelianum Malvaceae
- Martynia annua MartynaceaeMuchchuga Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae
Mollugo cerviana MolluginaceaeTavare-gadde, Kamalada Hoovu Nelumbo nucifera @ NelumbonaceaeNyadalehuvu Nymphaea stellata@ Nymphaeaceae
- Nymphoides cristata MenyanthaceaeNai-thulasi Ocimum americanum LamiaceaeThulasi Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae
- Orthosiphon thymiflorus LamiaceaeHasiru neeru paathre Ottelia alismoides Hydrocharitaceae
- Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae- Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae
Peristrophe bicalyculata AcanthaceaeNelahippati Phyla nodiflora @ VerbenaceaeKiru Nelli Phyllanthus amarus PhyllanthaceaeMadaraas-nelli Phyllanthus maderaspatensis PhyllanthaceaeGadde hannu Physalis minma Solanaceae
Physalis angulata Solanaceae- Pluchea tomentosa Asteraceae
- Polycarpon prostratum Caryophyllaceae- Polygala arvensis Polygalaceae
Niru-kanigalu Polygonum glabrum @ Polygonaceae- Polygonum plebeium @ Polygonaceae
Antupurale gida, Naagadamani Pupalia lappacea Amaranthaceae- Portulaca grandiflora Portulacaceae- Portulaca meridiana Portulacaceae- Rhynacanthus nasutus Acanthaceae
Bettadavare Rhynchosia minima FabaceaeRotala densiflora @ Lythraceae
- Ruellia tuberosa Acanthaceae- Rungia repens Acanthaceae- Scirpus spp. @ Cyperaceae- Scoparia dulcis Scrophulariaceae
Hooli, Bilchuli Securinega leucopyrus PhyllanthaceaeDhaincha Sesbania bispinosa @ Fabaceae
Sesuvium sesuvioides Aizoaceae- Sida acuta Malvaceae
Bekkinathale gida Sida cordata MalvaceaeKantikari Solanum xanthocarpum Solanaceae
- Sonchus asper AsteraceaeSopubia delphinifolia Orobanchaceae
- Spilanthes calva Asteraceae
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Kannada Name Scientific Name Family- Tephrosea purpurea Fabaceae- Tephrosia villosa Fabaceae
Bili-komme Trianthema portulacastrum Aizoaceae- Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae
Katte tume soppu Trichodesma indicum BoraginaceaeSanna gida Tridax procumbens AsteraceaeAapu, Anechondu Typha angustata @ TyphaceaeOtte Urena lobata MalvaceaeKaadu bellulli, Naayiulli Urginea indica Asparagaceae
- Vernonia cinerea AsteraceaeKanchuki Withania somnifera SolanaceaeMaruluummatti Xanthium strumarium AsteraceaePargi, Barige Zizyphus oenoplia Rhamnaceae
Grasses- Apluda mutica Poaceae- Aristida funiculata Poaceae- Aristida setacea Poaceae- Bothriochloa ischaemum Poaceae- Cenchrus spp. Poaceae- Chloris spp. Poaceae- Chrysopogon spp. Poaceae- Cymbopogon spp. Poaceae- Cynodon dactylon Poaceae- Dactyloctenum spp. Poaceae- Dichanthium spp. Poaceae- Digitaria spp. Poaceae- Dimeria ornithopoda Poaceae- Dinebra retroflexa Poaceae- Echinochloa spp. @ Poaceae- Eragostis spp. Poaceae- Eremopogon spp. Poaceae- Heteropogon spp. Poaceae- Lophopogon spp. Poaceae- Melanocenchris jacquemontii Poaceae- Oropetium spp. Poaceae- Pennisetum spp. Poaceae- Pentanema indicum Poaceae
Kadu-kabbu Saccharum spontaneum@ Poaceae- Schima spp. Poaceae- Setaria spp. Poaceae- Tetrapogon tenellus Poaceae
@ : Aquatic SpeciesSources: 1. Working Plan of Bellari Forest Division 2. Study Report “ Study of JSW Ltd. (Study Period 2016 – 2017)” by Dr.Satish
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Agricultural lands
Agricultural lands occupy 41.9% of the study area (of which 4.5 % is crop land and 37.4% fallow land). Most of the agricultural land is irrigated through shallow tube-wells.
Fig 3.26. Typical Agricultural Land in South-Eastern Part of Study Area
The principal crops grown are maize, jowar, ragi, bajra, chillies, onions, garlic, cotton, sun-flower, arhar, Bengal gram, green gram, safflower and coriander.
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), Neem (Azhadirachta indica) and Coconut (Cocos nucifera) trees are growing along the boundaries of the plots of agricultural land as can be seen in Fig 3.26.
Plantations
The study area is undulating, the hillocks and slopes are either denuded of vegetation or with trees, most of the tree areas are private plantations, most of which are natural or otherwise replanted by mono-cultures of Teak, Eucalyptus, mango, etc. The floors of the plantations along the roads are mostly covered with Lantana sp.
Barren Lands
In some areas in the study area, there are sheer rocky cliffs, which are almost devoid of vegetation except small trees and shrubs growing in the cracks on the rock face as can be seen in Fig 3.27.
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Fig 3.27. Rocky Cliff in Donimalai R.F. in Southern Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’19.5” N, 76o34’58” E)
Grass Land
There are stretches of grass land whose vegetation comprises of grasses, herbs and small shrubs. These areas are used for grazing livestock.
Scrub Land
There are also patches of scrub land covered with dense thickets of Lantana and Eupatorium with few widely scattered trees, as can be seen in Fig 3.28.
Fig 3.28. Typical Scrub Land in Study Area
Forest Land
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There are a number of Reserved Forest (R.Fs) within the study area, which are as follows:
Table 3.34. Reserve Forests in the Study Area Sr. No. R.F./P.F. Aerial distance & Direction
from the Plant Boundary1. Toranagallu R.F. ~0.5 km North2. Chikantapura R.F. ~0.5 km South3. Joga R.F. ~4 km West4. Kodalu R.F. ~5 km South5. Marutla Extension R.F. ~7.4 km South6. Donimalai R.F. ~5 km South-West7. Ubbalagandi Extension R.F. ~6.9 km South8. Sandur R.F. ~6 km South-West9. Billakallu R.F. ~7 km North10. Daroji R.F. ~2 km North
These forests are deciduous forests. Due to low rainfall in the area, the tree density is low (see Fig 3.29 and Fig 3.30).
Toranagallu R.F. is located on a rocky escarpment just outside the plant. The vegetation comprises of xerophytic shrubs and herbs growing at the base of the rocks. Obviously green cover and biodiversity are very low.
Chikantapura R.F. is located on an escarpment on the southern side of the plant. This area has been acquired by the Ministry of Defense and fenced off (it is a “No Go Area”). As can be seen from the photograph of the area taken from a distance, the vegetation comprises of very widely scattered trees and shrubs.
Fig 3.29. Vegetation in Eastern Side of Chikantapura R.F. (on 01-02-2019) Boundary Wall (as coloured concrete panels) Visible in Foreground
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Fig 3.30. Vegetation in Northern Side of Chikantapura R.F. (on 02-02-2019)
Joga R.F. too is located on a boulder strewn rocky escarpment. The vegetation is xerophytic. At some places, especially near the base of the escarpment, the vegetation comprises of dense thickets of Acacianilotica, Prosopis juliflora and other shrubs, whereas on the upper slopes the vegetation comprises of widely scattered stunted trees and shrubs.
Fig 3.31. Vegetation in Joga R.F. (on 31-01-2019 late afternoon)
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Fig 3.32. Vegetation in Joga R.F. (on 31-01-2019 afternoon)
Kodalu R.F. is located on a rock strewn plain area. The vegetation is xerophytic. Thevegetation comprises of scattered stunted Acacianilotica, Acacia horrida and other shrubs.
Fig 3.33. Vegetation in Kodalu R.F. (on 01-02-2019)
Sandur R.F. is located SW of the JSW plant site. It is an open type Dry Deciduous Forest. The trees are mostly stunted. Bio-diversity is low. Depending on location, Tectona grandis (teak) and Chloroxylon switenia are the predominant species. The phyto-sociological characteristics of Sandur R.F. are given in Tables 3.34 and 3.35.
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Fig 3.34. Typical Open Forest (Sandur R.F.) in South-west Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’51” N, 76o35’12” E)
Fig 3.35. Inside Sandur R.F. in South-western Part of Study Area (at ~15o06’39” N, 76o34’55” E): Vegetation Dominated by Chloroxylon
switenia
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Table 3.35. Plants growing in Sandur R.F, South-west of Project Area near Tarangar Dam
Sl. No. Plant species No. of Quadrat (10 m x 10 m)a b c d e f g h i j Total
1 Tectona grandis 2 - 2 1 - 3 - 4 - 3 152 Chloroxylon switenia 4 5 3 1 3 - 4 - 3 3 263 Diospyros montana 2 - - - - 1 - 2 - 1 64 Wrightia tinctoria 2 - 1 - - - 2 - - 1 65 Acacia catechu - 1 - - 1 1 - - - - 36 Cassia auriculata - 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 37 Mitragyna parviflora - - - 1 - - - 1 1 - 38 Ailanthus excelsa - - 1 - 2 - 2 1 - - 69 Zizyphus mauritiana - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 510 Pterocarpus
marsupium- - - - - - - - 1 1
211 Madhuca latifolia - - - - - - - - 1 1
Total 10 7 7 5 6 6 9 9 7 10 76
Table 3.36. Phyto-sociological features of Sandur R.F, South-west of Project Area near Tarangar Dam
Sl.No.
Plant species Freq.(%) Density (No./ha)
Abundance RF RD Sp.Div
1 Tectona grandis 60 150 2.50 12.766 19.737
2.003
2 Chloroxylon switenia 80 260 3.25 17.021 34.2113 Diospyros montana 40 60 1.50 8.511 7.8954 Wrightia tinctoria 40 60 1.50 8.511 7.8955 Acacia catechu 30 30 1.00 6.383 3.9476 Cassia auriculata 30 30 1.00 6.383 3.9477 Mitragyna parviflora 30 30 1.00 6.383 3.9478 Ailanthus excelsa 40 60 1.50 8.511 7.8959 Zizyphus mauritiana 50 50 1.00 10.638 6.57910 Pterocarpus
marsupium20 20 1.00 4.255 2.632
11 Madhuca latifolia 10 10 1.00 2.128 1.316Total 470 760 100 100
Marutala Extension Reserve Forest is located South to South-east of the JSW plant site. It is an open type Dry Deciduous Forest. The trees are mostly stunted. Bio-diversity is low. Depending on location, Tectona grandis (teak) and Chloroxylon switenia are the predominant species.
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Fig 3.36. Open Forest (Marutala Extension R.F.) in Southern Part of Study Area
The phyto-sociological characteristics of Marutala Extension Reserve Forest are given in Tables 3.37 and 3.38.
Table 3.37. Plants growing in Marutala Extension R.F., South of Village Anthapura at ~15o05’27” N, 76o42’52” E
Sl.No Plant species No. of Quadrat (10 m x 10 m)a b c d e f g h i j Total
1 Chloroxylon switenia 4 3 - 4 3 2 3 1 3 2 252 Diospyros montana - 2 2 - - - 1 - - 1 63 Tectona grandis 2 - 3 - - 2 - - - 2 94 Zizyphus mauritiana 1 - 2 - - 1 - - 2 - 65 Wrightia tinctoria - - - 1 - - 1 - 1 2 56 Acacia leucophloea 2 1 1 - 2 1 - - - - 77 Acacia catechu 1 - - - - - - 1 - - 28 Terminalia belirica - 2 1 - - - 2 1 - 69 Sterculia urens - 1 - - 2 - - 2 - - 5
Total 10 7 10 6 7 6 5 6 7 7 71
Table 3.38. Phyto-sociological features of Marutala Extension R.F.,South of Village Anthapura
Sl.No.
Plant species Freq(%)
Density (No./ha)
Abundance RF RD Sp.Div
1 Chloroxylon switenia 90 250 2.778 23.077 35.211
1.958
2 Diospyros montana 40 60 1.500 10.256 8.4513 Tectona grandis 40 90 2.250 10.256 12.6764 Zizyphus mauritiana 40 60 1.500 10.256 8.4515 Wrightia tinctoria 40 50 1.250 10.256 7.0426 Acacia leucophloea 50 70 1.400 12.821 9.8597 Acacia catechu 20 20 1.000 8.33 2.817
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Sl.No.
Plant species Freq(%)
Density (No./ha)
Abundance RF RD Sp.Div
8 Terminalia belirica 40 60 1.500 10.256 8.4519 Sterculia urens 30 50 1.667 7.692 7.042
Total 390 710 100 100
Ubbalagandi Reserve Forest is located on a rocky boulder strewn escarpment south of the JSW plant site. It is mostly scrub forest due to rocky nature of the soil. The trees are small xerophytic species. Bio-diversity is low.
Donimalai R.F. unlike other Forests in the region, is relatively dense forest located on a steep hill south of the plant (refer following Fig. 3.37). It appears to have much higher bio-diversity.
Fig 3.37. Vegetation in Donimalai R.F. (on 02-02-2019)
Daroji Reserve Forest is located on a rocky escarpment north west of the JSW plant site. It is mostly scrub forest due to rocky nature of the soil. The trees are small xerophytic species (refer following Fig. 3.38). Bio-diversity is low.
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Fig 3.38. Vegetation in Daroji R.F. (on 01-02-2019) Billakallu Reserve Forest is located on a rocky escarpment north-west of the JSW plant site. It is mostly scrub forest due to rocky nature of the soil. The trees are small xerophytic species (refer following Fig. 3.39). Bio-diversity is low.
Fig 3.39. Vegetation in Billakallu R.F. (on 01-02-2019)
Water Bodies
There are two major water bodies in the study area; Taranagar (Narihalla) Dam and Daroji Kere.
Taranagar dam is a small artificial reservoir ~6.75 km south-west of the steel plant, whereas Daroji Kere is a large natural water-body ~ 3 km north-east of the plant.
The macrophytes found along the banks of the Daroji Kere include Typha angustata,
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Cyperus spp., Nelumbo, Nymphoides, Eicchornia crassipes, Lemna, Polygonum spp. etc. (Refer Table 3.37 abaove for aquatic species). The vegetation is dense on the banks.On the other hand, vegetation along the banks of the Taranagar Dam is much less dense and diverse and is dominated by Polygonum spp. and Cyperus spp.
Fauna
The study area is poor in wildlife as there are few good forests in the region. The wild life and avi-fauna found in the study area is given Table 3.39.
Table 3.39. List of Wild life species in the study area Sl.No
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed
Mammals1. Common Mongoose Herpestres edwardsii II2. Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis II3. Jackal Canis aureus II4. Squirrel Funambulus pennanti IV5. Barking Deer Muntiacus muntjak III6 Jungle Cat / Baul Felis chaus II7 Wild Pig Sus scrofa III8 Leopard Panthera pardus I9 Indian hare Lepus nigricollis ruficaudatus IV10 Sloth Bear Melursus ursina I11 Common Langur Semnopithecus entellus II12 Bonnet monkey Macaca radiata II13 Hyaena Hyaena hyaena III14 Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata I15 Common Indian Shrew Suncus murinus -16 Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus V17 Indian Pygmy Bat Pipistrellus tenuis -18 Lesser Mouse Tailed Bat Rhinopoma hardwickii 19 Schneider’s Leaf-nosed
Bat Hipposideros speoris
20 Common house Rat Rattus rattus V21 Large Bandicoot Rat Bandicota indica V22 Lesser Bandicoot Rat Bandicota bengalensis V
Reptiles1 Common Krait Bungarus caeruleus IV2 Russel’s Viper Daboia russelii II3 Cobra Naja naja II4 Saw Scaled Viper Echis carinatus IV5 Yellow Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus II6 Python Python molurus I7 Indian Sand Boa Eryx johnii IV8 Tree snake Dendrelaphis trists IV9 Blind snake Typhlops spp. IV
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Sl.No
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed
10 Cat Snake Boiga trigonata IV11 Green Whip Snake Ahaetulla nasuta IV12 Chekered Keelback Xenochropis piscator IV13 Green Keelback Macropisthodon plumbicolor IV14 Chameleon Chameleon zeylanicus II15 Common Skink Mabuya carinata -16 Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor -17 Giant leaf-toed Gecko Hemidactylus giganteus -18 Southern House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus -19 Brook’s Gecko Hemidactylus brookii -20 Termite Hill Gecko Hemidactylus triedrus -21 South Indian Rock Agama Psammophilus dorsalis -22 Fan Throated Lizard Sitana ponticeriana -23 Common Indian Monitor Varanus bengalensis I24 Starred Tortoise Geochelone elegans IV
Birds1. Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica IV
2. Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia IV3. Tailor bird Orthotomus sutorius IV4. Common Crow Corvus splendens V5. Jungle Crow Corvus marorhynchos IV6. Common Mynah Acridotheres tristis IV7. Jungle Mynah Acridotheres fuscus IV8. Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis IV9. Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia decaocto IV10. Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis IV11. Shikra Accipiter badius IV12. Grey Jungle Fowl Gallus sonnerattii II13. Grey Partridge Perdix perdix IV14. House Sparrow Passer domesticus -15. Crow Pheasant Centropus sinensis IV16. Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger IV17. Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo IV18. Weaver bird Ploceus philippinus IV19. Spotted Owlet Athene brama IV20. Pariah Kite Milvus migrans -21. Grey Partridge / Teetar Francolinus pondicerianus IV22. Rain Quail Coturnix coromandelica IV23. Common Bustard Quail Turnix suscitator IV24. Pea Fowl Pavo cristatus I25. Pied Mynah Sturnus contra IV26. Small Minivet Pericrocotus cinnamomeus IV27. Rose Ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri IV28. Blossom Headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala IV
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Sl.No
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed
29. Large Pied Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis IV30. Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava IV31. Koel Eudynamis scolopacea IV32. Golden oriole Oriolus oriolus IV33. Pheasant Tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus IV34. Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus IV35. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii IV36. Lesser Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis IV37. Common kingfisher Alcedo atthis IV38. White breasted kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis IV39. Indian Roller Coracias bengalensis IV40. Painted Spurfowl Galloperdix lunulata IV41. Black Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis IV42. River Tern Sterna aurantia IV43. Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida -44. Red Wattled Lapwing Vannelus indicus IV45. Yellow Wattled Lapwing Vannelus malabaricus IV46. Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica IV47. Copper-smith Barbet Megalaima viridis IV48. Common Tree-pie Dendrocitta vagabunda IV49. Pond Heron Ardeola grayii IV50. Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV51. Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis IV52. Little egret Egretta garzetta IV53. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis IV54. Medium Egret Egretta intermedia IV55. Night Heron Nyctiocorax nyctiocorax IV56. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea IV57. Blue-headed Rock Thrush Monticola conclorhynchus IV58. Small green bee-eater Merops orientalis IV59. Large Grey babbler Turdoides malcolmi IV60. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus IV61. Yellow-billed Babbler Turdoides affinis IV62. Red vent bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV63. White browed bulbul Pycnonotus luteolus IV64. Yellow Throated Bulbul Pycnonotus xantholaemus IV65. Indian Black Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV66. Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela67. White throated munia Lonchura malabarica IV68. Black-winged stilt Himantopus himantopus IV69. Black-winged kite Elanus caeruleus IV70. Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus IV71. Kestrel Falco tinnunculus IV72. Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis I
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Sl.No
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed
73. Short Toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus I74. Little Grebe Podiceps ruficollis IV75. Spot Billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis IV76. Open Billed Stork Anastomus oscitans IV77. Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala IV78. Asian Wooly Necked Stork Ciconia epicopus IV79. White ibis Threskionis melanocephalus IV80. Glossy Ibis Pseudibis papillosa IV81. Spot Billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha IV82. Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea IV83. White Breasted Water-hen Amaurornis phoenicurus IV84. Brown Crake Amaurornis akool IV85. Purple Moorhen Porphyrio porphyrio IV86. Common Coot Fulica atra IV87. Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus IV88. Little Ringed-Plover Charadrius dubius IV89. Sandpiper Tringa spp. IV90. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos IV91. Little Stint Calidris minuta IV92. Brain-fever Bird Hierococcyx varius IV93. Spotted Owlet Athene brama IV94. Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus IV95. House Swift Apus affinis IV96. Crested Tree-swift Hemiprocne coronata IV97. White-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis IV98. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis IV99. Little Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis IV100. Little Green Bee-eater Merops philippinus IV101. Hoopoe Upupa epops IV102. Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima viridis IV103. Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris -104. Ashy-crowned Sparrow-
larkEremopterix grisea IV
105. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii IV106. Streak Throated Swallow Petrochelidon fluvicola IV107. Red Rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica IV108. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica IV109. Large Pied Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis IV110. Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava IV111. White Wagtail Motacilla alba IV112. Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea IV113. Tailor Bird Orthotomus sutorius IV114. Indian Silverbill Euodice malabarica IV115. Scaly Breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata IV
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Sl.No
Common Name / Local Name
Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed
116. Red Avadat Amandava amandava IV117. Plain Prinia Prinia inornata IV118. Grey Breasted Prinia Prinia hodgsonii IV119. Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis IVSources: 1. Working Plan of Bellari Forest Division2. Study Report “ Study of JSW Ltd. (Study Period 2016 – 2017)” by Dr.Satish Kumar Sharma
[augmented by field observations]
In the study area, there are no large tracts of dense forests due to low rainfall and poor soil cover. The only dense forest in the region, Donimalai R.F., is located on a very steep hill slope. Consequently there are no large herbivores and large carnivores which prey on large herbivores. In the study area, Hare, Jackals and foxes are seen adjacent to the rocky hills. Langurs and Bonnet Macaques are common in and around villages. Wild pigs are found in scrub jungle. The rocky hills have a number of caves and crevices, which are suitable for predators.
Due to biotic interference, the only animals found near the project site are few rodents, reptiles and birds. Large mammals listed above are found in the remote forest areas only i.e. away from the project site. Due to human interferences, in general the availability of these animals in the of the vicinity project areas is low.
Fig 3.40. Old Remains of Barking Deer Killed & Eaten by Predator in Kodalu R.F. (seen on 01-02-2019)
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Fig 3.41.Warning Regarding Sloth Bears’ Presence in Joga R.F.
During the study, signs of activities of wild pigs, sloth bears and jackals were seen in Joga R.F. and Kodalu R.F. Villagers living at the edge of Joga R.F. and Donimalai R.F. advised not to approach the rocky hillocks as leopards are regularly seen in such areas.
Location of National Parks/ Sanctuaries
The buffer zone boundary of the Daroji Bear sanctuary is about 6.7 km from the project centre. Government of Karnataka declared 5,587.30 hectares of Bilikallu RF as Daroji Bear Sanctuary, specially created for preservation of the sloth bear. Government of Karnataka vide notification No.FEE-119.FW/2008-09, dated 03-10-2009, declared an extent of 2685.50 hectares of “Bukkasagara Reserve Forest” as the part of Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, under sub clause (b) of Section 26-A of Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972.
The sanctuary has a rocky terrain, boulders and caves, which is the ideal habitat for the sloth bear. It is estimated that about 120 Sloth Bears are living in this sanctuary, apart from Hyena, Jackals, Wild Boars, Porcupine, Pangolins, Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Pea Fowls, Partridges, Painted Spur Hen, Quails etc. The sanctuary has wild fruit-bearing trees and bushes like Carissa carandas (kavale), Grewia teliafolia (jane), Grewia salvitidia (ulupi), Eugenea jambolana (nerale), Zyziphus jujuba (bore), etc in its premises. These trees and bushes yield fruits one after the other. Also, the authorities have started raising orchards of Annona squamosa (custard apple / seetaphal), Singapore cherry, Mango, Banana, Maize, etc within the ranges of the sanctuary. Bears are fond of termites and honey, which are also available in plenty here. There are waterholes which serve as water source for the wildlife.
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Fig 3.42. Sloth Bears in Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary (on 01-02-2019)
Wildlife Management Plan
In 2011, Karnataka Forest Department had prepared the Management Plan for Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary with assistance from JSWSL and other industries in the area which includes measures for conservation and protection of Faunal species found in the sanctuary along with financial outlay for implementation of the same. Copy of the Wildlife Management Plan is encosed as Annexure 3.2.
As per specific condition no (iii) of the existing EC for expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, JSW has to participate in the Wildlfe Conservation Plan for Sloth Bears and other Schedule-I Fauna found in the study area and in the Daroji Bear Sanctuary.
An MoU was signed between Ballari Forest Department and JSW Foundation in 2015 for an amount of Rs 1.5 Cr to be spent towards development of Wild Life Interpretation Center at Kamalapura Nature Camp site in Ballari District. For the years 2015-2017, an amount of Rs 21.6 Lakhs was spent by JSW towards Forest Department’s Annual Plan for Afforestation. In 2016-17, another Rs 10 Lakhs was spent by JSW. Copies of the invoices and MoU is enclosed as Annexure 3.3.
As this is a continuous process, JSW is regularly spending towards managing and improving the Daroji Sanctuary and for creating awareness among public about conserving flora and fauna every year. For the future, an amount of Rs 3 Crores has been earmarked for the same.
Water bodies and Avifauna
The study area has large two large reservoirs, Daroji Kere north of the project site and Taranagar Dam (also called Narihalla Dam), south-west of the project site. This Taranagar Reservoir is fed by the Narihalla River and is the principal source of industrial water for iron ore mines in the area. The plankton and arthropods found in these water bodies is listed in Table 3.40.
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Table 3.40. Organisms Found in Water Bodies in Study Area Organisms Taranagar Dam Narihalla River
PhytoplanktonChlorophyceaeVolvox spp. √ √Chlorella spp. √ √Chlamydomonas spp. √ √Ceratium spp. √ √Tetraedoron spp. √ √Gnitella spp. x √CyanophyceaeAnabaena spp. √ √Oscillatoria spp. √ √Anacystis spp. √ √Lemma spp. √ xBacillariophyceaeNitzschia spp. x √Fragillaria spp. √ √Diatoma spp. √ x
ZooplanktonProtozoaParamecium spp. - √Colchidium spp. √ √Vorticella spp. √ √Arcella spp. x √Giardia spp. √ xRotifera Keratella spp. √ √Brachionus spp. x √Philodina spp. x √Cathypna spp. x √Dinobryon spp. √ √Epiphanus spp. √ √CrustaceaCyclops spp. √ √Bosmina spp. x √Diaptomus spp. √ √Daphnia spp . x √Cypris spp. X √
√: Present; x : AbsentSource: Report – “Biodiversity Study and Conservation Plan for Donimalai iron Ore Mining Complex” prepared by Indian Inst. Biosocial Research and Development (2013 – 14)
The fishes found in the study area are as follows:
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Table 3.41. List of Fishes found in the Study Area Common Name Scientific Name
Deccan White Carp Cirrhinus fulungeeReba Carp Cirrhinus rebaBlack Rohu Labeo calbasuCotio Osteobrama cotioNilgiri Osteobrama Osteobrama neilliSwamp barb Puntius cholaRazor-belly minnow Salmostoma novaculaIndian butter catfish Ompok bimaculatusGoongwaree vacha Eutropiicthys goongwareeGangetic mystus Mystus cavasiusFreshwater garfish Xenentodon canicilaTank goby Glossogobius giurisSource: Report – “Biodiversity Study and Conservation Plan for Donimalai iron Ore Mining Complex” prepared by Indian Inst. Biosocial Research and Development (2013 – 14)
The Daroji Kere is a major habitat for aquatic birds, including several migratory species. The scrub forests in the region while having low diversity of mammalian fauna has a very diversity of avifauna.
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3.8 BASELINE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT17
Demographic data such as number of households, population, social composition, literacy and employment status in the identified villages of the people of the study area as per 2011 census was collected for the study.
The basic socio-economic conditions in the area as assessed by interactions with the respondents and filled questionnaire during field survey is briefly discussed in the ensuing section.
3.8.1 District Demography
To assess the demographic status of the study area which falls in the Bellary District, an attempt has been made to compare it to the overall demographics of the Bellary district. For the same, a brief profile of the Bellary District as per Census 2011 is given in table 3.42 below.
Table 3.42. Table Brief profile of Bellary district Item Year Unit BellaryPopulationMaleFemaleRuralUrbanSchedule CastesSchedule Tribes
2011 No. of people
2452595 1236954 (50.43%) 1215641 (49.56%)1532356 (62.47%)920239 (37.52%)517409 (21.09%)451406 (18.40%)
Population density 2011 No. of people/sq. km 290
LiteratesMaleFemale
2011 No. of people1421621
813440608181
Average Literacy rateMaleFemale
2011 % of population
67.4376.6458.09
Sex Ratio 2011 Per 1000 people 983
WorkersTotal workersMain workersMarginal workersNon-workers
2011 No. of people1116880 (45.54%)
969388 (39.52%)147492 (6.01%)
1335715 (54.46%)Source:www.censusindia.gov.in ,2011
3.8.2 Infrastructure Facilities in the district
A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been done based on the information available at the websites of Directorate of Economics and Statistics,
Standard TOR Point 6(xi)
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Department of Medical and Family Welfare, Pradhan mantri Krishi Sichai Yojna,National Health Mission, Medical Health and Family welfare Department, Government of Karnataka and field survey. The geographical area of district is about 8447 km2.There are 552 villages, 10 Statutory Towns and 3 Census Towns in the district.
i) Educational Facilities
Availability of Educational Facilities
Education is a very important determinant of socio economic development of any area. Universal primary education is one of the very essential development strategy of a developing country like India which focus mainly over raising the Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) in primary education. As per Government of India norms, the education facilities available should be as follows
Availability of primary school within one kilometer of habitation, Availability of middle school within 3 kilometer of habitation and Availability of high school and secondary education within 5 kilometer of habitation
The district have 523 primary schools and 835 upper primary schools in 2012-13. As per the Government of India norms, the education facilities in the district in general and in particular in the blocks falling in study area is less adequate fulfilling the Government of India norms.
A Multi functional educational campus is constructed by JSW in Toranagallu village which provides Vocational Training and Distance Education along with Tamanna special school, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Steel Technology, Safety training centre, Textile training center, and Sanitary Napkin production unit.
Construction of Model School by JSW
JSW has constructed various well designed Model high schools including accommodation for classes 8 to 12. All model schools are well equipped with class rooms, office rooms, science lab, computer lab, sports room, projector room, Library, good toilet facility, drinking water area, play ground with boundary wall and assembly area. JSW is supporting the government by providing low cost education to the children along with proper infrastructure under its CSR. As a part of 'Swachh Bharat' Initiative JSW has also constructed 42 model School Toilets.
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Fig 3.43. Model high school constructed by JSW at Toranagallu and Vaddu
ii) Agricultural situation
Agriculture is an important source from which people of the area derive their income. The climatic condition and the quality of soil, however, are not suitable for developed agriculture.
Table 3.43 depicts the cropping intensity in Bellary district. Cropping intensity in the district is average (125 %), whereas, in the study area it is 132%.
Table 3.43. Cropping Intensity Bellary District SN. Agriculture Land-use Area
(in 000'ha)Cropping Intensity (%)
1 Net sown area 434.91252 Area sown more than once 140.8
3 Gross Cropped Area (GCA) 575.8Source: Agricultural contingency plan for district, Bellary
iii) Irrigation Facilities In The District
The irrigation based classification of the crop land in the district is given in Table 3.44.The irrigated area is classified into two groups such as gross irrigated area and net irrigated area. The gross irrigated area covers 281.3 thousand hactare and the net irrigated area covers 191.7 thousand hactare in Bellary district. The rainfed area is 293.7 thousand hactare in the district.
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Table 3.44. Irrigation based Classification- Bellary District Irrigation based classificationName of the state KarnatakaName of the district
Bellary
Irrigated Area (Area in ‘000 Ha)Gross Irrigated Area
Net Irrigated Area
Rainfed (Area in ‘000 Ha)
281.3 191.7 293.7
iv) Health Care system in Bellary
The State government has managed to achieve certain Millennium Development Goals through specific measures such as establishment of Health Task Force, State Health Policy initiatives etc. Few of the significant changes seen in state’s health status are: Karnataka is Polio free since 2007, India has been declared Polio free since 2014 Life expectancy at birth has increased from 55 years in the 1970s to 67.1 years in 2015 Infant Mortality Rate reduced from 47 in 2007 to 24 per 1000 live births in 2016 Maternal Mortality Ratio reduced from 178 in 2007 to 133 per 100,000 live births in 2013(Source: Health and nutrition vision 2025)
Source: OGD platform of India, data.gov.in
Bellary is one of the richest district of Karnataka. However, the adverse socio economic condition, including health needs a focused intervention. The delivery of Primary Health Care is the foundation of the rural health care system and is an integral part of the national health care system. Currently the number of government health facilities in the district is not sufficient to meet the needs the whole population of 24 lakhs (as per 2011 census). Out of the total of 293 SHC‟s in the district most of them do not have a proper treatment facility, hence the service delivery is compromised. Since they have to function from limited space and cannot expand the current spaces. There are no vehicles available at the PHC level. Hence in case of emergencies vehicles are called from the nearby CHC and then the patient is transported to a higher facility. Shortage of human resource is one of the biggest challenges currently faced by the public health institutions in the district. Due to absence of Blood Bank management of complicated cases is also not being done at the facility.
v) Transportation
Adequate provision of transport is a prerequisite for economic development in general and rural development in particular. It acts as a catalyst both for production and distribution system of the economy. This economic development requires a well developed transport network. Roadways is the principal mode of transport in the district. However, there has been phenomenal increase in road transport in the district
State District Health Sub centers
PHC’s CHCs Sub Divisional hospital
District Hospital
Karnataka Bellary 293 73 11 06 01
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during 11thplan period. Passenger service is made available to all the community development block headquarters and tahasil headquarters. Despite this, most of the rural roads in the district are not all weather roads. During 2010-11, 181 Kms. of National Highways, 996 Kms. of state highways, 1031 Kms. of main district highway , 292 Kms of other district and rural roads are operating in the district. JSW has developed the Vijyanagara bus terminal which is one of the modern model bus stand in the state with world class facilities for the travelers. The bus stand has a capacity to accommodate 30 buses at a time and around 20000 travellers avail the facility everyday.
3.8.3 Industrialization around the Project
The table 3.45 shows the status of industrialization in the study area.
Table 3.45. Details of existing Micro & Small enterprises and artisans units in the district
S.no TYPE OF INDUSTRY NUMBEROFUNITS
INVESTMENT(LakhRs.)
EMPLOYMENT
01 Agro based 199 150.00 96302 Soda water 0 00 003 Cotton textile 165 200.00 87804 Woolen, silk &artificial
Thread based clothes.0 00 0
05 Jute &jute based 0 00 006 Ready-made
garments &embroidery
82 250.00 576
07 Wood/wooden based furniture
22 85.00 69
08 Paper &Paper products 21 55.00 8209 Leather based 2 20.00 1910 Chemical/Chemical
based14 100.00 139
11 Rubber, Plastic &petrobased
9 60.00 154
12 Mineral based 4 85.00 2813 Metal based (Steel Fab.) 0 00 014 Engineering units 71 150.00 37315 Electrical machinery and
transport equipment33 150.00 105
16 Repairing & servicing 123 100.00 44217 Others 107 200.00 885
852 1455.00 713
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3.8.4 Administrative Details of the study area
The total study area (10 km) falls in Sandur, Bellary and Hospet blocks of Bellary district (Karnataka). However, geographically, the major portion of study area is covered under Sandur block. The infrastructure and amenities available in the district denotes the economic well being of the region. The area as a whole possesses moderate level of infrastructural facilities.
JSW plays a significant role in overall development of the study area mainly in improvement of rural physical infrastructure and social standards. The contribution of JSW in improvement of living condition, promoting social development, addressing social inequalities, addressing environmental issues, preserving national heritage and in promotion of sports is remarkable.
Demographic data such as number of households, population, social composition, literacy and employment status in the identified villages/towns of the study area as well of district as per 2011 census was collected for the study.
The basic socio-economic conditions in the area as assessed by interactions with the respondents and filled questionnaire during field survey is briefly discussed in the ensuing section.
JSW is located in the site formerly a village by the name of Toranagallu. In the study area, there were total 38 villages and 2 towns/ urban settlements in the study area.The list of villages and towns identified in the study area is listed in table below
Table 3.46. List of towns and village in 10 km radius Rural area Urban areaToranagal Bannihatti Kudathini Shro.Gangalapur Kurekuppa
(CT)T.Basapura Dharmasagara Veniveerapura Yerabanahalli Vaddu (CT)Kodalu Kottiginahal Haraginadone AntapurChikkantapur Gadiganur Janikunte MarutalaYarringaligi Buvvanahalli Krishnanagar LingadahalliNagalapur Devalapura Joga MalapurHonnarahalli Somalapuram Talur AvinamaduguUppara Hosahalli
Mavinahalli Daroji Thumati
Thimmalapura Motikal Tanda Hosahalli RampurVittalnagar
3.8.5 Demographics of the study area
There are about 157180 persons in the 10 km study area. There are about 893 females per 1000 males in the study area where as for Bellary District it is 983 females per 1000 males. Literacy rate in the district 67.43% whereas in the study area it only is 55%. The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been compiled
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from secondary sources, which include various public offices as indicated in the above section. The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social such as Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include occupational structure of workers.
Details of village-wise demographic pattern of the sub-clusters are given in Table 3.47.
Table 3.47. Demographic Profile of Population in the Area (2011 Census) SN. Population Data Radial Distance from Plant Centre in km
(Census 2011)2021 Decadal
growth (Estimated)
0.5 to 3 km 3 to 7 km 7 to 10 km Total 10 km Total 10 km1 Area sq km 19.62 50.24 28.26 314 3142 Number of House Hold 6078 7875 19040 32993 399223 Total Population 26245 35132 95803 157180 1901884 Total Males 14180 18773 48884 81837 990235 Total Females 12065 16359 46919 75343 911656 Female per 1000 Males 851 871 959 893 9207 Rural Population 13792 12572 95803 122167 1478228 Urban Population 12453 22560 0 35013 423669 % Rural Population 53 36 100 78 7810 Population Density (Nos/sq. km) 1337 699 3390 501 60611 Schedule Cast Total Population 6348 5096 22669 34113 4127712 Schedule Cast Male Population 3218 2545 11385 17148 2074913 Schedule Cast female Population 3130 2551 11284 16965 2052814 Schedule Tribe Total 1848 6269 14299 22416 2712315 Schedule Tribe Males 925 3172 7209 11306 1368016 Schedule Tribe Females 923 3097 7090 11110 1344317 Total Literates 15985 20636 50566 87187 10200918 Literates Males 9816 12718 30427 52961 6196419 Literate Females 6169 7918 20139 34226 4004420 Literacy Percent (%) 61 59 53 55 6421 Literacy Percent (%) Male 69 68 62 65 7622 Literacy Percent (%) Female 51 48 43 45 5323 Total Illiterates 10260 14496 45237 69993 8189224 Male Illiterates 5556 6055 18457 30068 3518025 Female Illiterates 5484 8441 26780 40705 47625
3.8.6 Occupational structure
The occupational structure of residents in the study area (10 Km) is studied with reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. The main workers
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include 10 categories of workers defined by the Census Department consisting of cultivators, agricultural laborers, those engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing, processing and repairs in household industry; and other than household industry, construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication and other services.
The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc.; institutional inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall under the above categories.
As per 2011 census altogether the main workers, marginal workers and non workers constitute of 38.98%, 5.18% and 53.73 % of the total population within 10 km radius respectively. The distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the predominant population
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Village
Total No. of Households
Total Population
Total Male
Total Female
Population SC
Population ST
Population Literate
Male Literate
Female Literate
Working Population
Main-worker Population
Cultivator Population
Agriculture Worker
Household Industry
Main other population
Marginal Population
Non-Working Population
T.Ba
sapu
ra45
633
3917
1816
2132
1514
1367
938
429
1660
1237
689
490
058
423
1679
Dhar
mas
agar
a36
618
7494
592
944
633
792
755
437
310
0975
734
214
776
192
252
865
Kotti
gina
hal
104
474
225
249
210
4933
318
914
426
916
714
511
47
102
205
Gadi
ganu
r12
0060
0429
7230
3284
910
1630
3217
7612
5626
9325
7569
662
352
1204
118
3311
Buvv
anah
alli
357
1668
821
847
280
374
731
466
265
721
454
3915
017
248
267
947
Deva
lapu
ra10
0655
3827
5527
8386
465
921
1213
1679
631
6631
2178
419
996
332
4523
72So
mal
apur
am16
485
943
542
414
419
041
324
816
547
747
228
111
70
745
382
Mav
inah
alli
176
1073
558
515
244
238
453
277
176
533
386
157
202
126
147
540
Honn
arah
alli
162
1070
742
328
212
7877
360
317
029
128
659
137
090
577
9Up
para
Hos
ahal
li63
732
2816
2216
0645
797
1333
843
490
1799
1745
563
933
1923
054
1429
Kuda
thin
i39
8018
215
9661
8554
3912
2355
1034
364
6138
8285
4781
7690
421
6514
049
6737
196
68Ve
nive
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441
2326
1190
1136
587
424
1411
869
542
1019
996
305
262
442
523
1307
Yarr
inga
ligi
1055
5119
2553
2566
978
957
2611
1586
1025
2870
2608
1578
829
2018
126
222
49Ha
ragi
nado
ne48
725
7312
9612
7797
724
312
8777
351
411
6910
8125
865
016
157
8814
04Ja
niku
nte
348
1854
933
921
944
2110
2865
737
158
817
438
1819
9941
412
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r13
5470
2735
5434
7354
827
939
1622
0317
1325
6224
4236
043
276
1574
120
4465
Joga
285
1642
833
809
219
502
871
526
345
788
778
495
652
216
1085
4Ta
lur
891
4694
2382
2312
889
659
2340
1407
933
1855
1824
489
244
3010
6131
2839
Daro
ji23
0110
993
5429
5564
3910
496
5339
3071
2268
5311
4876
1170
1712
5119
4343
556
82To
rana
gal
2407
1045
354
2550
2820
5214
0663
5937
9225
6739
1238
3557
2923
3726
7765
41Na
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1932
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943
421
2510
1360
740
698
488
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525
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533
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429
316
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483
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1710
6761
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764
613
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5610
2810
2868
862
1012
613
399
1030
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Total Male
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Population SC
Population ST
Population Literate
Male Literate
Female Literate
Working Population
Main-worker Population
Cultivator Population
Agriculture Worker
Household Industry
Main other population
Marginal Population
Non-Working Population
Yera
bana
halli
141
628
322
306
946
382
233
149
237
197
319
015
740
391
Chik
kant
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291
1449
742
707
246
491
845
513
332
678
606
111
615
429
7277
1An
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032
2516
5715
6864
711
0713
5283
951
316
2778
951
616
03
110
838
1598
Mar
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a43
205
108
9719
50
8054
2610
646
404
02
6099
Ling
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alli
270
1467
753
714
082
676
747
828
962
549
626
913
011
8612
984
2M
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711
5556
359
260
1034
452
270
182
551
320
166
494
101
231
604
Avin
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8644
722
222
555
5524
815
395
273
270
235
29
243
174
Thum
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265
1425
724
701
559
728
619
411
208
578
550
116
891
344
2884
7Ra
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r87
506
264
242
108
7826
316
499
255
254
9314
90
121
251
Vadd
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T)32
1512
453
7037
5416
1081
428
8259
5086
3173
5407
5194
7749
1350
5521
370
46Ku
reku
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(CT)
5306
2256
012
467
1009
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3.9 BASELINE STATUS OF EXISTING PLANT
To establish the baseline scenario for different environmental components in the project site, the followings has been collected from the plant:
Ambient Air Quality Stack emissions from the existing units Work zone air quality Work zone noise levels Waste water discharge Quality Solid waste characterization
JSWSL is submitting the EC compliance status of the steel plant periodically to KSPCB and Regional Office of MoEFCC. The certified EC compliance report is enclosed as Annexure 3.4.18 The certified Compliance report of CTO is also attached as Annexure 3.5.19
3.9.1 Ambient air quality
JSW has setup 5 Continuous monitoring station around the plant boundary. Apart from continuous ambient monitoring, JSW is regularly conducting manual ambient air quality monitoring at 9 locations around the plant area.
In order to study the variations in the AAQ, the data for the year 2018-19 is analyzed and presented in following paragraphs. Monthly trend of Ambient Air Quality recorder atManual AAQ Monitoring Stations is given in Fig 3.45 – 3.48 below. The location of various manual AAQ stations being monitored by JSW is shown in Fig 3.44 below.
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From the graphs, it can be observed that values of all 4 parameters at all locations are within the specified norms. Values of PM10 are ranging from 50 to 94 μg/m3, for PM2.5 from 17 to 51 μg/m3, SO2 from 10 to 25 μg/m3 and NOx from 12 to 27 μg/m3.
3.9.2 Emissions from Stacks
Stack emissions monitoring is being conducted regularly at regular intervals by JSW. The results of the manual stack monitoring for major stacks recently conducted are given in Table 3.49.
Table 3.49. - Stack emissions from Different Units of JSW Sl. No Unit Source Flow PM SO2 NOx Emission
Limit for PMNm3/hr mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3
1
RawMaterial Handling Systems
RMHS 1
CSP 45336 20 - - 1502 FSB 12698 8 - - 1503 JH 14-15 DDS 61633 19 - - 1504 COSP 42582 15 - - 1505 JH 17 68713 40 - - 1506 JH 16 23547 9 - - 1507 JH 20 6352 24 - - 1508 WT 5&6 78079 31 - - 1509 7J29 87498 6 - - 15010 JNT 30 dedusting 32437 25 - - 5011
RMHS2 7&10MT
RMHS B18 63826 13 - - 5012 RMHS B9 404435 35 - - 5013 RMHS B16 56303 6 - - 5014 RMHS B13 50516 10 - - 5015 RMHS B15 63712 36 - - 5016 RMHS B22 43940 11 - - 5017 RMHS B14 60226 16 - - 5018 RMHS B22 44386 36 - - 5019 RMHS B7 378598 12 - - 5020 RMHS B6 189052 17 - - 5021 RMHS B12 87460 12 - - 5022 RMHS B5 99231 25 - - 5023 RMHS B24 394158 13 - - 5024 RMHS B4 143074 22 - - 5025 RMHS B3 314267 31 - - 5026 RMHS B11 184992 14 - - 5027 RMHS B8 408163 41 - - 5028 RMHS B25 52878 25 - - 5029 RMHS B26 47764 33 - - 5030 RMHS B23 49459 16 - - 5031 RMHS B21 52531 23 - - 5032 RMHS B19 59833 23 - - 5033 RMHS B20 50040 18 - - 50
34
Coke Ovens CO3
Ground dedusting system- 2 173039 8 - - 50
37 Ground dedusting system- 1 184169 20 - - 50
38 GDS (A&B) 181303 4 23.1 42.4 50
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Sl. No Unit Source Flow PM SO2 NOx Emission
Limit for PMNm3/hr mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3
39 CDQ2 199064 27 - - 5040 CDQ1 194736 30 - - 5041 GDS(C&D) 181597 15 21.5 37 5042 Process Stack AB 3450467 39 39.6 40.5 5043 Process Stack CD 2997511 41 36.3 51.7 5044
CO4
Ground dedusting -2 214830 16 - - 5045 Ground dedusting -1 212016 12 - - 5046 Process stack AB 2662857 24 19.8 24.1 5047 Process Stack CD 3468286 48 - - 5048 CDQ4 194418 10 - - 5049 CDQ3 194253 7 - - 5050 GDS(A&B) 216206 8 28.1 58 5051 GDS(C&D) 217761 12 34.7 67 5052
Pellet Plants
PP1
Wind box 505917 72 31.4 31.9 15055 Machine Discharge 57475 21 - - 15063 Drier 1 123725 50 - - 15065 Drier 2 123212 62 - - 15067 Drier 3 172590 91 - - 150
71PP2
Indurating machine discharge end 157690 6 - - 50
79 pellet storage building 131108 18 - - 50
82
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SP1
DDS ESP Outlet 450484 59 - - 150
87Old Crusher building (Coke Grinding Building)
71887 26 - -150
88 Sinter Storage 86524 45 - - 150
89SP2
Process ESP outlet Stack 1164723 44 41 23.1 50
90 Dedusting ESP Stackoutlet 627678 44 - - 50
92SP3
Process ESP 2 1210865 26 - - 5093 Process ESP 1 1285220 44 - - 5094 Dedusting ESP Outlet 509433 41 - - 50
95 SP4Process ESP Stack Outlet 929312 39 29.7 70.1 50
96 DDS ESP Stack Outlet 1137753 43 34.7 44.9 5097
LCP
LCP1
kiln1 38790 53 - - 15098 kiln 2 39373 76 - - 15099 Kiln3 39257 66 - - 150100 Kiln 4 39371 61 - - 150105
LCP2
Kiln 5 38083 46 - - 50106 Kiln 6 38947 34 - - 50115 Kiln 7 37918 30 - - 50117 Kiln 8 37463 24 - - 50121 Kiln 9 66642 25 - - 50122 Kiln 10 68750 10 - - 50124 Kiln 11 66946 45 - - 50127 Kiln 12 68835 18 - - 50129 BF1 Stock house 493443 19 - - 50
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Sl. No Unit Source Flow PM SO2 NOx Emission
Limit for PMNm3/hr mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3
130
Blast Furnaces
Cast house 489764 20 - - 50131
BF2
Stock house DDS1 149059 28 - - 150
132 Stock houseDDS(New) 143998 31 - - 150
133 Cast house DDS 493258 12 - - 150
134 Stock houseDDS(Old) 141005 17 - - 150
135BF3
Cast house East 707791 23 - - 50136 Cast house West 713587 19 - - 50137 Stock house 711704 40 - - 50
140
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Stock house Fine DDS area 154416 18 - - 50
141 Cast house East (TH) 706854 13 - - 50142 Cast house west (TH) 690714 20 - - 50143 Stock house 672844 13 - - 50
144
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COREX1
Stock house DDS additional 26848 24 - - 150
145 Stock house DDS -coal 49350 52 - - 150
146 Stock house DDS -oxide 48515 63 - - 150
147 Process-PCX2(old CDP) 86752 12 - - 150
149 Cast house DDS 725862 17 - - 150150 Process-PCX(old CDP) 87406 22 - - 150151 (PCX2) Old CDP 86368 25 - - 150
152 Process DE1 (new CDP) 313171 6 - - 150
153 Process DE2 (new CDP) 97975 13 - - 150
154
COREX2
SC7 Stock house DDS 42555 30 - - 150
155 SC4 Stock house DDS(Coal) 43964 10 - - 150
156 SC5 Stock houseDDS-Oxide 44313 12 - - 150
159
SMSSMS1
HMPT - 1 198985 13 - - 150160 HMPT - II 207384 39 - - 150161 HMDS 1&2 90709 22 - - 150162 HMDS 3 93766 57 - - 150163 LHF 1 64359 23 - - 150164 LHF 2 65475 25 - - 150165 LHF3 101479 18 - - 150
166 Converter dedusting System-I 1046908 32 - - 150
168 KR Process 1989316 16 - - 150
169 BOF 1 Convertor secondary dedusting 1019648 15 - - 150
171 SMS2 Converter dedusting system I 1079996 43 - - 50
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Sl. No Unit Source Flow PM SO2 NOx Emission
Limit for PMNm3/hr mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3
172 Converter dedusting system II 1086943 48 - - 50
173 7MT HMDS 504691 15 - - 50174 10MT HMDS 444771 45 - - 50175 KR Process 418661 37 - - 50178 SMS3 FES System 1666738 16 - - 50
182
Rolling Mills
HSM1
Fume Extraction System 340146 28 - - 150
183 RHF 2 200623 19 23.1 35.1 150184 RHF 1 203170 9 26.4 37.9 150185
HSM2
RHF-1 145864 12 29.7 41.3 50186 RHF-2 144263 9 33 44.4 50
187 Fume exhaust chimney 351183 46 - - 50
188 RHF-3 129323 21 - - 50189 WRM Chimney 117422 8 - - 50190 Furnace 119029 16 - - 50191 BRM1 RHF 115876 6 - - 50192 RBM - Chimney 112070 7 - - 50193 BRM2 RHF 117936 9 - - 50194
CRM1
CPL 17523 7 - - 50195 BAF 51660 18 26.4 55 50196 ECL 14694 36 - - 50
197 Acid Regeneration Plant 22383 13 - - 50
198 SPM 14872 1 - - 50199 CCM 64114 1 - - 50
200 Fume extraction from ECL Top chimney 14591 6 - - 50
201 Batch AnnealingFurnace 56087 24 21.5 41 50
202 ACL Plant RTF 28197 29 - - 50203
CRM2
Oxide Convey 17770 4 - - 50204 CPL Scale Extractor 18080 8 - - 50
205 CGL-2 Cleaning Section 4895 35 - - 50
206 CGL Furnace 95583 11 23.1 65 50
207 CAL 2 cleaning section 7059 5 - - 50
208 CPL 17777 20 - - 50209 CAL Furnace 2 100282 14 26.4 32.4 50210 CAL furnace 1 109754 32 31.4 85 50211 ARP 41220 9 - - 50212 TCM 63035 2 - - 50213
Captive Power Plants
CPP1 Boiler 1 375273 8 31.4 34.7 150214
CPP2
Boiler 1 107905 39 23.1 56.3 150215 Boiler 2 112912 36 29.7 46.3 150216 Boiler 3 110878 59 19.8 32 150217 Boiler 4 112073 89 26.4 41.8 150218 Boiler 5 107664 56 26.4 37 150
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Sl. No Unit Source Flow PM SO2 NOx Emission
Limit for PMNm3/hr mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3
219 Boiler 6 117961 71 18.2 32.3 150220 Boiler 7 112118 83 29.7 37 150221 Boiler 8 106400 79 33 44.7 150222 Boiler 9 Area-CPP2 382716 8 29.7 44.9 150223 CPP3 Stack 1113565 27 23.1 26 50224 CPP4 Stack 1105761 18 26.4 24 50225 Slag
grinding/ Cement Plant
CP1 Silo area 22042 27 - - 150226 Mill 1 19737 12 - - 150
227 CP2 Mill 2 20057 15 - - 150
228 Incinerator - Incinerator 5447 38 - - 150
From the above tables, it can be seen that all the monitored values of stacks emissions from all stacks of JSW are within prescribed limits.
3.9.3 Work zone air quality
Work Zone air quality monitoring is being conducted regularly by JSW. The results of the manual stack monitoring recently conducted are given in Table 3.50.
Table 3.50. - Work Zone air quality at Different Units of JSW Sl.
No. Air Quality-Work Area Date PM10 SO2 NOx
μg/m3 μg/m3 μg/m3 1 BOF (Operation) / BOF 1 Caster # 3 01-03-2021 978 19.3 28.5 2 BOF (Operation) / BOF 1 - Thundish area 01-03-2021 1965 12.1 25.4 3 Coke oven 3 (operations) / cutter area-co3 01-06-2020 1981 - - 4 Corex 1 / Cast house-Laddle pouring area- CRX1 01-09-2020 819 - - 5 LCP (Operation) / DBB dedusting (5&6)-LCP2 01-10-2020 1511 - - 6 LCP (Operation) / Kiln area LCP 2 01-10-2020 1312 - - 7 SMS3 Operation / CDRI 02-06-2020 844 81.4 33 8 SMS3 Operation / BRU area-SMS3 02-06-2020 1896 65.1 28.7 9 Pellet Plant 2 (Operation) / ESP area-PP2 02-09-2020 666 - -
10 Pellet Plant 2 (Operation) / Vertical mill-PP2 02-09-2020 749 - - 11 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 02-11-2020 1141 - - 12 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / HLSS-PP1 02-11-2020 1899 - - 13 BOF (Operation) / LHF 1-SMS1 03-03-2021 1383 14.8 17.7 14 BOF (Operation) / LHF 2-SMS1 03-03-2021 1915 12.5 16.4
15 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house silo feeding end 03-06-2020 1388 - -
16 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house-co4 03-06-2020 1220 - - 17 LCP (Operation) / PFSB 4A LCP 2 03-10-2020 1619 - - 18 Direct Reduced iron / CDRI Shed 03-11-2020 690 - - 19 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 03-11-2020 318 - - 20 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / OSP-PP1 04-01-2021 1786 - -
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Sl. No. Air Quality-Work Area Date
PM10 SO2 NOx μg/m3 μg/m3 μg/m3
21 Captive Power Plant2 / D M Plant Area-CPP2 04-02-2021 379 - - 22 Captive Power Plant2 / Fire pump house 04-02-2021 254 - - 23 Quality Management Centre / Screening Lab 04-03-2021 576 - -
24 Quality Management Centre / sample preparation room 04-03-2021 875 - -
25 Quality Management Centre / Crusher Lab 04-03-2021 612 - - 26 BOF (Operation) / KR Process 04-06-2020 1195 10.9 37.1 27 BOF (Operation) / Pouring Station 04-06-2020 1123 12.2 14.3 28 Corex 2 / Stock house-Screening area 04-11-2020 1916 - - 29 LCP (Operation) / Dry bin area 05-01-2021 1358 - - 30 Bar Rod Mill Operations / Mill area-BRM 06-01-2021 388 - - 31 Wire Rod Mill Operations / Mill Area-WRM 06-01-2021 1035 - - 32 Blast Furnace 1 / Laddle pouring area- BF1 06-02-2021 1575 10.3 18 33 Blast Furnace 1 / Cast house (Taphole)-BF1 06-02-2021 1474 11.8 17.2 34 Direct Reduced iron / CDRI Shed 06-06-2020 938 - - 35 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 06-06-2020 1013 - - 36 Coke oven 3 (operations) / JH1-CDQ2 06-10-2020 1986 - - 37 Corex 1 / Stock house-Screening area 07-01-2021 1591 - - 38 Corex 1 / Cast House Taphole- 2-CRX1 07-01-2021 1186 - - 39 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ2 07-09-2020 318 - - 40 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ1 07-09-2020 1071 - - 41 Direct Reduced iron / CDRI Shed 07-10-2020 607 - - 42 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 07-10-2020 1871 - - 43 Bar Rod Mill Operations / Mill area-BRM 07-11-2020 595 - - 44 Wire Rod Mill Operations / Mill Area-WRM 07-11-2020 431 - - 45 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 08-02-2021 1100 - - 46 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / HLSS-PP1 08-02-2021 1960 - - 47 LCP (Operation) / PFSB 4A LCP 2 08-06-2020 1489 - - 48 LCP (Operation) / grinding mill area-LCP3 09-02-2021 723 - - 49 LCP (Operation) / Kiln area-LCP 3 09-02-2021 680 - - 50 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / HLSS-PP1 09-06-2020 1653 - - 51 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 09-06-2020 852 - - 52 Blast Furnace 3 / cast house east side tap hole-BF3 09-10-2020 108 - - 53 Blast Furnace 2 / Vibro feeder Area-BF2 10-02-2021 851 - - 54 Captive Power Plant1 / 390 TPH Boiler area-CPP1 10-11-2020 315 - - 55 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 11-09-2020 787 - - 56 Direct Reduced iron / ODB Filling area 11-09-2020 633 - - 57 Coke oven 3 (operations) / JH-2 CDQ-3 11-11-2020 509 - - 58 Sinter plant 4 / Crusher building-SP4 11-11-2020 1629 - - 59 Captive Power Plant2 / CW pump house 12-02-2021 465 - - 60 Pellet plant 2 / Bentonite Bin-PP2 12-03-2021 1626 - -
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PM10 SO2 NOx μg/m3 μg/m3 μg/m3
61 Pellet plant 2 / ball mill area- PP2 12-03-2021 1273 - - 62 Coke oven 3 (operations) / JH1-CDQ3 13-01-2021 1486 - - 63 CRS & I Shop / Welding Area 13-02-2021 169 - -
64 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Screening House silo discharge end 13-03-2021 1517 - -
65 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house silo feeding end 13-03-2021 1104 - -
66 Quality Management Centre / Screening Lab 13-10-2020 334 - -
67 Quality Management Centre / sample preparation room 13-10-2020 376 - -
68 Quality Management Centre / Crusher Lab 13-10-2020 570 - - 69 Corex 1 / Stock house-Screening area 13-11-2020 1875 - - 70 Corex 1 / Cast house-Laddle pouring area- CRX1 13-11-2020 1007 - - 71 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / HLSS-PP1 14-05-2020 1451 - - 72 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 14-05-2020 766 - - 73 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 14-09-2020 126 - - 74 Sinter plant 4 / Sinter machine-SP4 14-11-2020 1800 - - 75 HSM2 Operations / RHF Chimney area 15-01-2021 330 - - 76 HSM2 Operations / PDS 15-01-2021 511 - - 77 Corex 1 / Cast house-Laddle pouring area- CRX1 15-02-2021 1134 - - 78 Corex 1 / Cast House Taphole- 2-CRX1 15-02-2021 1120 - - 79 SMS2 BOF Operation / Convertor area-SMS2 15-03-2021 1768 13.7 19.4 80 SMS2 BOF Operation / LHF -3 Plat form 15-03-2021 1787 13 18.6 81 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house-co4 15-05-2020 1853 - - 82 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Cutter House-CO4 15-05-2020 1097 - - 83 Raw Material Handling Systems / COSP-RMHS1 15-09-2020 687 - - 84 Raw Material Handling Systems / CSP-RMHS1 15-09-2020 1896 - - 85 Energy Management Department / 25 TPH Boiler-C 15-10-2020 191 - - 86 Raw Material Handling Systems / JNT#2-RMHS1 15-10-2020 703 - -
87 Energy Management Department / 25 TPH Boiler-A&B 15-10-2020 61 - -
88 Direct Reduced iron / CDRI Shed 16-02-2021 1606 - - 89 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 16-03-2021 1766 - -
90 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Machine Discharge Area-PP1 16-03-2021 1484 - -
91 Direct Reduced iron / ODB Filling area 16-05-2020 1263 - - 92 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 16-05-2020 1917 - - 93 Raw Material Handling Systems / JH 15-RMHS1 16-10-2020 1697 - - 94 SMS3 Operation / BRU area-SMS3 17-02-2021 1648 - - 95 SMS3 Operation / HMDS (+4metres PF) 17-02-2021 1622 - - 96 LCP (Operation) / 0 meter-LCP1 17-08-2020 1784 - -
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PM10 SO2 NOx μg/m3 μg/m3 μg/m3
97 LCP (Operation) / DBB '0' mt-LCP1 17-08-2020 869 - - 98 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / HLSS-PP1 17-10-2020 1811 - - 99 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 17-10-2020 1017 - -
100 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 17-12-2020 1672 - - 101 Sinter plant 4 / MND area-SP4 18-03-2021 1686 - - 102 LCP (Operation) / DBB 0 mt-LCP2 18-05-2020 1279 - - 103 LCP (Operation) / Kiln area LCP 2 18-05-2020 1549 - - 104 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Emergency Yard-PP1 18-08-2020 841 - - 105 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Hammer mill 18-09-2020 727 - - 106 Cold Rolling Mill -2 / scale dust system 19-01-2021 783 - - 107 Raw Material Handling Systems / JH-32 C2 19-02-2021 1723 - -
108 Pellet Plant 1(Operation) / Machine Discharge Area-PP1 19-05-2020 771 - -
109 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house silo feeding end 19-09-2020 1960 - -
110 Coke oven 4 (operations) / screening house-co4 19-09-2020 966 - - 111 Blast Furnace 4 / Cast house East (TH)-BF4 19-10-2020 964 - - 112 Blast Furnace 4 / laddle pouring area east-BF4 19-10-2020 344 - - 113 Captive Power Plant2 / Fire pump house 19-11-2020 234 - - 114 Captive Power Plant2 / CW pump house 19-11-2020 167 - -
115 Annealing & Coating Line1 Operation / Entry coil area 20-01-2021 444 - -
116 Annealing & Coating Line1 Operation / Coating material mixing room 20-01-2021 338 - -
117 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 20-03-2021 1860 - - 118 Direct Reduced iron / Pellet screening-DRI 20-03-2021 582 - - 119 Pellet plant 2 / Indurating machine feed end-PP2 20-05-2020 1906 - -
120 Pellet plant 2 / Indurating machine discharge end-PP2 20-05-2020 1911 - -
121 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ1 20-08-2020 503 - -
122 Annealing & Coating Line1 Operation / Entry coil area 20-10-2020 154 - -
123 Annealing & Coating Line1 Operation / Coating material mixing room 20-10-2020 327 - -
124 Annealing & Coating Line1 Operation / Exit coil area 20-10-2020 105 - - 125 Blast Furnace 3 / Screening Area-BF3 20-11-2020 938 - - 126 Blast Furnace 3 / Vibro feeder area-BF3 20-11-2020 1684 - - 127 Corex 2 / Corex -2 Cast house laddle pouring area 21-01-2021 399 - - 128 Corex 2 / Stock house-Screening area 21-01-2021 1163 - - 129 Sinter plant 4 / Screen Building HF Screen 21-05-2020 1671 - - 130 Sinter plant 4 / MND area-SP4 21-05-2020 1822 - - 131 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ4 21-08-2020 1968 - -
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132 Sinter plant 4 / MND area-SP4 21-09-2020 868 - - 133 HSM2 Operations / PDS 21-11-2020 320 - - 134 HSM2 Operations / PRSB 21-11-2020 197 - - 135 Direct Reduced iron / ODB Filling area 22-01-2021 1074 - - 136 Direct Reduced iron / Oxide Screening station 22-01-2021 1240 - -
137 Pellet Plant 2 (Operation) / blending and mixing weigh feeders-pp2 22-02-2021 578 - -
138 Sinter plant 2 / Crusher building-SP2 22-09-2020 1512 - - 139 SMS2 BOF Operation / LHF -1 Plat form 22-10-2020 480 - - 140 SMS2 BOF Operation / LHF -2 Plat form 22-10-2020 667 - - 141 Corex 1 / vibro feeder-CRX1 22-12-2020 1143 - - 142 Corex 1 / Cast house Taphole-1-Crx1 22-12-2020 1774 - - 143 LCP (Operation) / Kiln area LCP 2 23-01-2021 403 - - 144 Blast Furnace 3 / Vibro feeder area-BF3 23-03-2021 1678 - - 145 Sinter plant 4 / Crusher building-SP4 23-05-2020 1822 - - 146 Sinter plant 3 / MND area-SP3 23-09-2020 615 - - 147 Sinter plant 3 / Screening Building 23-09-2020 843 - - 148 Quality Management Centre / Crusher Lab 23-12-2020 639 - - 149 Quality Management Centre / Screening Lab 23-12-2020 1154 - -
150 Raw Material Handling Systems / RMHS # 2 Screening buldg 24-02-2021 1971 - -
151 Raw Material Handling Systems / RMHS # 2, Crusher buldg 24-02-2021 936 - -
152 Captive Power Plant2 / Fire pump house 24-03-2021 631 - - 153 BOF (Operation) / LHF3-SMS1 24-03-2021 1556 3.2 14 154 Captive Power Plant2 / D M Plant Area-CPP2 24-03-2021 1056 - - 155 LCP (Operation) / DBB 0 mt-LCP2 24-08-2020 1581 - - 156 BOF (Operation) / LHF 2-SMS1 24-11-2020 1794 8.8 18.4 157 Captive Power Plant2 / CW pump house 24-12-2020 532 - - 158 Captive Power Plant2 / Fire pump house 24-12-2020 519 - - 159 Pellet Plant 2 (Operation) / ESP area-PP2 25-01-2021 1016 - - 160 SMS2 BOF Operation / HMDS -II-SMS2 25-02-2021 1869 - - 161 SMS2 BOF Operation / HMDS -I-SMS2 25-02-2021 996 - - 162 Captive Power Plant1 / WTP area-CPP1 25-03-2021 424 - - 163 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Hammer mill 26-03-2021 1072 - - 164 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ4 26-05-2020 1795 - - 165 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ3 26-05-2020 1009 - - 166 LCP (Operation) / RMSB Dedsuting-LCP1 26-08-2020 1060 - - 167 Captive Power Plant1 / WTP area-CPP1 26-12-2020 210 - - 168 Captive Power Plant1 / 390 TPH Boiler area-CPP1 26-12-2020 566 - - 169 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ4 27-01-2021 1812 - -
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PM10 SO2 NOx μg/m3 μg/m3 μg/m3
170 Captive Power Plant1 / WTP area-CPP1 27-02-2021 122 - - 171 Captive Power Plant1 / 390 TPH Boiler area-CPP1 27-02-2021 176 - - 172 Bar Rod Mill Operations / Mill area-BRM 27-03-2021 177 - - 173 Wire Rod Mill Operations / Mill Area-WRM 27-03-2021 123 - - 174 BOF (Operation) / BOF 1 - Thundish area 27-03-2021 1792 15.1 25.4 175 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ1 27-05-2020 1062 - - 176 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Near RSV-CDQ2 27-05-2020 1445 - - 177 Coke oven 3 (operations) / cutter area-co3 27-08-2020 1938 - - 178 Coke oven 3 (operations) / Hammer mill 27-08-2020 779 - -
179 Coke oven 3 (operations) / screening house silo feeding end-CO3 27-10-2020 1845 - -
180 Coke oven 3 (operations) / screening house silo dischage end-CO3 27-10-2020 599 - -
181 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Hammer mill 28-08-2020 784 - - 182 Coke oven 4 (operations) / Cutter House-CO4 28-08-2020 1982 - - 183 BOF (Operation) / LHF 1-SMS1 28-10-2020 691 48 30 184 Sinter Plant (Operation) / Bins Area-SP1 28-12-2020 1938 - - 185 Sinter Plant (Operation) / machine discharge-SP 1 28-12-2020 1816 - - 186 Corex 1 / vibro feeder-CRX1 29-01-2021 496 - - 187 Corex 1 / Cast house Taphole-1-Crx1 29-01-2021 1193 - -
188 Raw Material Handling Systems / Waggon Tippler-RMHS1 29-05-2020 1198 - -
189 Blast Furnace 2 / Vibro feeder Area-BF2 29-10-2020 641 - - 190 Ore Benificiation 2 / silo building-bp2 29-12-2020 1264 - - 191 Captive Power Plant1 / 390 TPH Boiler area-CPP1 30-01-2021 317 - - 192 Captive Power Plant1 / WTP area-CPP1 30-01-2021 84 - - 193 LCP (Operation) / grinding mill area-LCP3 30-05-2020 1946 - - 194 LCP (Operation) / Kiln area-LCP 3 30-05-2020 1031 - - 195 Cold Rolling Mill -2 / ARP-CRM2 30-09-2020 746 - - 196 SMS2 BOF Operation / LHF -1 Plat form 30-12-2020 880 - - 197 SMS2 BOF Operation / LHF 1&2-SMS2 30-12-2020 1193 - - 198 Sinter plant 2 / Screen building-SP2 31-10-2020 527 - - 199 Sinter plant 2 / sinter machine furnace 31-10-2020 1867 - - 200 Sinter plant 3 / Crusher building 31-12-2020 1789 - -
3.9.4 Work zone noise levels
Work zone noise levels are monitored at different units of JSW. The results are given in Table 3.51. From the results it can be seen that the noise levels are below the norms as prescribed by OSHA norm for eight hours.
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Table 3.51. Work Zone Noise Levels of Existing Plant Plant Unit Noise level in
dB(A)1.Ore Beneficiation Plant OBP-2 82.7
2.Coke Ovens CO3 83.5CO4 84.1
3.Sinter Plants SP1 84.5SP2 83.9SP3 81.6SP4 81.0
4.Pellet Plants PP1 82.6PP2 79.9
5.Hot Metal- COREX COREX 1 81.5COREX 2 79.2
6.Hot Metal- Blast Furnace BF1 83.2BF2 81.6BF3 82.5BF4 84.1
7.DRI Plant - 82.68.Crude steel SMS1 81.8
SMS2 83.9SMS3 82.4
9.Lime Kilns LCP1 79.8LCP2 82.7LCP3 80.1
10.Casters Slab Caster 1 79.2Slab Caster 2 82.6Slab Caster 3 80.9Billet Caster 1 81.1Billet Caster 2 83.4
11Hot Strip Mills HSM1 82.7HSM2 83.9
12.Pipe Mill - 78.213.Wire Rod Mill WRM1 84.514.Rebar & Section Mills BRM1 81.215.Cold Rolling Mills CRM1 83.4
CRM2 82.716.GalvanizingLines
CGL1 81.9
17.Captive Power Plants CPP1 – Gas based 81.5CPP2 – Gas based 82.9CPP3 – Coal + Gas 83.1CPP4 – Coal + Gas 82.7
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Plant Unit Noise level in dB(A)
18.Incinerator - 82.619.Slag Grinding and mixing unit CP1 79.8
CP2 82.120.Oxygen Plant (Out sourced) - 75.421Vidyanagar - 53.222.SHT - 52.923.HST - 53.624.VV Nagar - 54.4
3.9.5 Effluent quality
JSW’s existing plant is generating effluents at the rate of 1100 m3/hr. The same is collected in 3 nos of Guard ponds and after suitable treatment used in existing plant. No effluent is being discharged outside plant boundary.
The average guard pond water quality for the year 2018-19 is given in Table 3.52.
Table 3.52. Guard Pond Water Quality Slno.
PARAMETER GP1 GP2 GP3
1 pH 8.3 7.8 7.62 Suspended Solids, mg/l 10.8 25.8 18.23 Oil & Grease, mg/l 2.5 3.1 2.14 BOD - 3 days, 20°C, mg/l 10.1 16.4 12.85 COD, mg/l 31.5 53.8 38.86 Nitrogen
a. Ammoniacal, mg/l 12.3 18.6 16.7b.Free Ammonia, mg/l 2.6 1.4 1.0
7 Fluoride (as F) , mg/l 1.8 1.7 1.58 Sulphides (as S) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL9 Cyanides (as CN) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL10 Phenols (as C6H5OH) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL11 Total Chromium (as Cr), mg/l BDL BDL BDL12 Cadmium (as Cd) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL13 Copper (as Cu) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL14 Zinc (as Zn) , mg/l BDL BDL BDL
3.9.6 Solid wastes
The existing plant generate a number of Solid wastes which contain both Hazardous and non-Hazardous category. Major shops which generate solid wastes are COREX, BF, SMS, DRI and Rolling mills. JSW is recycling most of the wastes generated in the plant.
The solid wastes generated from the plant from 2015 to 2019 and percentage of utilization is given in Table 3.53.
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Year
Gen
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Util
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Util
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Slud
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Dus
tBF
Sla
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Gen
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Slud
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Sc
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tBF
Sla
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S Sl
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tal
Util
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2014
-15
5148
3737
4835
4041
046
2109
814
7040
531
4238
3624
3999
3784
306
3891
2048
4126
169
2015
-16
5641
9944
8237
4121
565
2347
550
7481
551
4337
4130
8187
3781
119
5841
5051
0719
768
2016
-17
6432
0354
2337
4500
611
2555
204
8241
355
5972
9241
5396
4181
751
7665
4059
6097
972
2017
-18
6773
5859
8110
4498
127
2520
094
8293
689
6454
8249
8434
4419
200
7226
5062
8576
676
2018
-19
7246
4665
4292
4584
845
2648
780
8612
563
6623
0153
3609
4584
845
1677
655
7458
410
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3.9.7 Hazardous waste
The Major Hazardous Wastes generated from JSW, it’s re-cycling and disposal practices are given in the Table 3.54 below:
Table 3.54. Hazardous waste generation & management Sl no
Waste Unit FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
FY18-19
Method of handling/disposal
1 Used oil TPA 52.16 17.96 50.09 54.62 48.762 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
2 Waste oil TPA 320.35 178.04 301.27 356.45 319.41 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
3 Oil soaked cotton waste
TPA 28.72 43.88 33.66 34.94 37.755 Incinerate
4 Waste pickled liquor TPA 84534 96558 114665 120085 120166 Reprocessing own5 Acid residue TPA 181267 233262 248753 257859.
6327157 To be treated in
ETP6 Alkali Residue TPA 436302 786301 105731
2.1118251
4118870
1To be treated in ETP
7 Decanter tank sludge TPA 568.6 533.21 524.44 543.9 551.24 Used back in Coke oven
8 Tar storage tank residue
TPA 0 0 0 0 0 Used back in Coke oven
9 Spent ion exchange resin containing toxic metals
TPA 2.4 0 1.5 0 0 Used back in Coke oven
10 ETP Sludge TPA 4634 12750.2
2184.03 3806.6 3726 Used back in PP
11 Impure sulphur TPA 245.3 88.64 167.06 124.4 144.73 Disposed to TSDF12 Oil & grease
skimming residueTPA 44.1 425.6 742.81 1287.3 1296.2
7Incinerate
13 Filter & filter material having organic compound
TPA 0 32.38 18.85 21.35 22.65 Incinerate
14 Spent catalyst TPA 0 20 82.76 0 0 Used back in Blast furnace
15 Spent carbon from WTP/ETP
TPA 0 10 41.8 0 0 Used back in Coke oven
16 Sludge from mills TPA 0 0 0 0 0 Incinerate17 Ash from incinerator TPA 87.5 118.4 163.5 157.65 271.5 used in bund18 Discarded plastics
containersTPA 43.24 89.33 42.06 39.65 31.8 Disposed to auth.
Reprocessor19 Discarded MS
containersTPA 306.2 222.84 326.04 325.37 256.81
2Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
20 Used Batteries Nos 1264 961 0 1160 1160 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
21 BOD sludge TPA - 823.1 1143.1 1299.8 1219.5 Used back in Coke oven
22 ZLD salt TPA - 871.55 902.28 580.26 335.79 Disposed to TSDF23 Chrome sludge TPA - 22.62 53.42 67.18 97.95 Disposed to TSDF24 Zinc dross TPA - 1324.4 1256.63 1027.21 930.23 Disposed to auth.
Reprocessor
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3.10 TRACE METAL / TOXIC METAL / TOXIC CONTENT FROM STEEL PLANT OPERATIONS
3.10.1General
Special studies were conducted, to cover the below mentioned ToR points (Annexure-2) as accorded by MoEFCC vide MoM of 35th meeting of the EAC (Industry-I) held during 17thto 18th September, 2018:
SECTOR SPECIFIC TOR (Integrated Steel Plants)1. PM (PM10 and P2.5) present in the ambient air must be analysed for source
analysis - natural dust / RSPM generated from plant operations (trace elements) to be carried over.
2. Trace metals, Mercury, arsenic and fluoride emissions in the raw material. 3. Trace metals in waste material especially slag. 4. Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and end
use (particularly of slag). 5. Details on toxic content (TCLP), composition and end use of slag & sludge.
SECTOR SPECIFIC TOR (Metallurgical Industry (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)) 1. Details on toxic metals including fluoride emissions 2. Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and end
use (particularly of slag). 3. Trace metals in waste material especially slag.
For covering the above ToR points additional studies conducted were as follows: 1. Trace metals including Mercury, arsenic and fluoride content in the raw material 2. Source Analysis Study for Trace Metal (Elements) from plant Operations in Work
Zone Air/ Fugitive emission, stack emission and Ambient Air. 3. Trace metal content in waste material (slag) and toxicity test by Toxicity
Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Studies
Methods of analysis followed for the above studies are described in Table 3.55:
Table 3.55. Method of analysis of Trace / Toxic Metal for Different Type of Samples
SN. Pollutants Method of analysisI. Trace Metal, Mercury, Arsenic and Fluoride content in Raw Material
Trace metals in Raw Material Ashing followed by acid digestion, extraction and analysis using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer (MP-AES) instrument
Mercury in Raw Material Digestion followed by analysis using Cold-vapour technique on Mercury Analyser.
Arsenic content in Raw Material Digestion followed by analysis on MP-AES instrument.
Fluoride content in Raw Material Ashing/fusing with alkali followed by distillation and analysis on spectrophotometer
II. Trace Metal (Elements) from Plant Operations in Stack Emissions, Fugitive Emission and Ambient Air
Trace metals in Particulate Matter of Stack emissions
Collection of flue dust samples on glass fibre thimble, followed by acid digestion of flue dust, extraction and analysis using MP-AES instrument
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SN. Pollutants Method of analysisTrace metals in PM10 of Work Zone Air/ Fugitive emission/Ambient Air
Collection of samples on EPM-2000 filter paper, followed by acid digestion, extraction and analysis using MP-AES instrument
III. Trace / Toxic Metal Content of Slag and TCLP Studies of Waste Material (Slag & Sludge)Trace metals in Slag & Sludge samples. Ashing followed by acid digestion, extraction and
analysis using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer (MP-AES) instrument
Toxicity by testing the TCLP leachate for metal constituents in Slag samples
Leachate of samples as per Method-1311, US EPA, followed by analysis using MP-AES instrument
3.10.2Trace Metal Mercury, Arsenic and Fluoride content in Raw Material20
JSW is using various raw materials for their operation in the steel plant which are as follows-
Iron ore Lime StoneDolomiteCoking Coal
Trace metal analysis of these raw materials as provided by JSW are presented in Table. 3.56.
Table 3.56. -Trace metal analysis of raw materials Sl.No.
Parameters Iron Ore Lime stone
Dolomite Coking Coal
1 Arsenic (As), μg/g BDL BDL BDL BDL2 Cadmium (Cd) , μg/g 0.022 0.017 0.013 0.0083 Chromium (Cr), μg/g 0.066 0.055 0.09 0.2254 Lead (Pb), μg/g 1.34 0.008 0.011 0.025 Mercury (Hg), μg/g BDL BDL BDL BDL6 Nickel (Ni), μg/g BDL 0.011 0.002 0.0587 Fluoride (F), μg/g 151.4 149.7 153.0 150.8
3.10.3Trace metals in PM10 of Work Zone Air/ Fugitive emission
With a view to assess the trace metals getting emitted through fugitive dust from Raw material, work zone air samples were collected for PM10. Samples of eight hours duration were collected on EPM 2000 filter papers from the following locations:
SMS 1 LHF1 RMHS-2B Crusher Building SP-3 Crusher Building BF3 Cast House Tap Hole West Raw Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Treatment Plant Coke Oven-3 Hammer Mill Coke Oven-3 Cutter House
20 Sector Specific TOR (Integrated Steel Plants)no 11 Sector Specific TOR (Metallurgical Industry (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)) no 4
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Samples collected were analysed for trace metal as per method described in Table 3.55. Results of analysis of samples are presented in Table 3.57.
Table 3.57. Results of Metal analysis in Work zone air/fugitive emission
Sample IDResults are in μg/m3
PM10 Cd Cu Ni Pb Cr Zn Fe Mn Total Metals
SMS 1 LHF1 1037 0.006 0.043 0.027 0.057 0.000 14.403 2.593 2.945 20.07RMHS-2B Crusher Building 5955 0.019 0.069 0.135 0.228 0.035 <0.001 1.189 0.702 2.38SP-3 Crusher Building 2117 0.008 0.115 0.052 0.235 0.000 3.141 5.231 2.234 11.02BF3 Cast House Tap Hole West 1852 0.005 0.028 0.026 0.214 0.042 3.319 2.633 0.747 7.01Raw Water Treatment Plant 486 0.002 0.002 0.000 0.042 0.012 4.484 0.330 0.104 4.97Raw Water Treatment Plant 241 0.006 0.009 0.000 0.127 0.047 2.815 0.908 0.154 4.06Coke Oven-3 Hammer Mill 979 0.010 0.153 0.037 0.231 0.083 7.307 3.990 2.764 14.58Coke Oven-3 Cutter House 2505 0.004 0.003 0.000 0.053 0.052 3.262 1.316 0.292 4.98OSHAS Permissible Exposure Limit (TWA) 5 1000 1000 50 1000 - 5000 5000 -
OSHAS Threshold Limit Value ((TLV(R)) / NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL)
4000 - - 15 - 500 5000 1000 1000 -
Results indicate that iron, zinc and manganese are the major constituents in fugitive dust. At least in JSW steel Plant, the concentrations of metals in fugitive dust are too low to affect the worker’s health.
3.10.4Trace metals in Particulate Matter of Stack emissions
With a view to assess the trace metals getting emitted through stacks, samples of stack particulate emissions were collected following isokinetic sampling methodology from the below mentioned process stacks:
SMS-2 Secondary De-dusting System BF-4 Stock House BF-4 Cast House West 300 MW Power Plant CPP-3 SP – 4 ESP Main Stack Coke Oven – 3 Process A/B Coke Oven – 3 Process C/D Coke Oven – 3 Process A/B Coke Oven – 3 Process C/D Coke Oven – 4 CDQ – 3 Coke Oven – 4 CDQ – 4 SMS – 3 FES SMS – 3 FES Sample - 2 SMS – 3 FES HSM – 1 RHF – 1 HSM – 1 RHF – 2 SP – 4 ESP Main Stack – 3 Coke Oven – 3 CDQ – 1 Coke Oven – 3 CDQ – 1
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Samples of PM were analysed for presence of trace metal as per method described in Table 3.55. Results of analysis of samples are presented in Table 3.58.
Table 3.58. Results of trace metal analysis in Stack emission Sample ID Results are in mg/Nm3
Sl. No
PM Cd Cu Ni Pb Cr Zn Fe Mn
1. SMS-2 Secondary De-dusting 7 MT 33 0.002 <0.005 0.004 0.019 0.016 0.037 0.149 0.126
2. BF-4 Stock House 31 0.002 <0.005 0.004 0.005 0.007 0.008 0.308 0.0303. BF-4 Cast House West 20 0.001 <0.005 0.006 0.015 <0.005 0.036 0.266 0.0224. 300 MW Power Plant CPP-3 44 0.001 <0.005 0.003 0.008 0.012 0.025 0.076 0.0115. SP – 4 ESP Main Stack 42 0.003 <0.005 0.009 0.030 <0.005 0.008 0.577 0.0656. Coke Oven – 3 Process A/B 34 0.001 0.005 0.006 0.021 <0.005 0.002 0.077 0.0087. Coke Oven – 3 Process C/D 47 0.002 0.004 0.004 0.022 <0.005 0.005 0.057 0.0148. Coke Oven – 3 Process A/B 25 0.003 0.005 0.006 0.023 0.005 0.011 0.146 0.0159. Coke Oven – 3 Process C/D 22 0.002 0.005 <0.001 0.015 0.005 0.006 0.063 0.00810. Coke Oven – 4 CDQ – 3 27 0.004 0.018 <0.001 0.155 0.005 0.013 0.510 0.08111. Coke Oven – 4 CDQ – 4 12 <0.001 0.005 <0.001 0.013 <0.005 0.003 0.064 0.01412. SMS – 3 FES 16 <0.001 0.007 <0.001 0.014 0.009 0.004 0.357 0.01313. SMS – 3 FES Sample - 2 8 0.001 0.006 <0.001 0.014 <0.005 0.059 0.336 0.06114. SMS – 3 FES 8 0.001 0.007 <0.001 0.012 <0.005 0.010 0.303 0.06015. HSM – 1 RHF – 1 9 0.002 0.009 <0.001 0.023 <0.005 0.092 0.361 0.08516. HSM – 1 RHF – 2 19 0.001 0.009 <0.001 0.000 0.011 0.008 0.109 0.02317. SP – 4 ESP Main Stack – 3 39 0.002 0.013 0.001 0.004 0.009 0.009 0.313 0.02618. Coke Oven – 3 CDQ – 1 10 0.001 0.008 0.010 0.011 0.023 0.004 0.114 0.02419. Coke Oven – 3 CDQ – 1 30 0.001 <0.005 <0.001 0.007 0.013 0.006 0.110 0.019
3.10.5Trace metals in PM10 of Ambient Air21
Samples of PM10 of twenty four hours duration were collected on EPM 2000 filter papers from the following ten (10) locations:
• Village Talur (A1) • Village Vidya Nagar (A2) • Village Vaddu (A3) • Village Toranagallu (A4) • Village Sultanpur (A5) • Village Gadiganur (A6)• Village Basapur (A7) • Village Kurekuppa (A8) • Village Kudithini (A9)• Village Kodalu (A10)
Samples were analysed following method described in Table 3.55. The Results of analysis are in Table 3.59.
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Table 3.59. Results of Metal Analysis in Ambient Air Sample ID Results are in μg/m3
Cd Cu Ni Pb Cr Zn Fe MnVillage Talur (A1) <0.001 0.010 0.030 0.030 0.019 2.711 2.531 0.045Village Vidya Nagar (A2) 0.003 0.015 0.026 0.026 <0.004 0.889 5.140 0.121Village Vaddu (A3) 0.006 0.014 0.026 0.026 <0.004 2.445 5.495 0.109Village Toranagallu (A4) <0.001 0.021 0.027 0.027 <0.004 0.915 0.750 0.045Village Sultanpur (A5) 0.003 0.009 0.027 0.027 <0.004 1.436 2.116 0.088Village Gadiganur (A6) <0.001 0.013 0.043 0.043 <0.004 3.592 1.842 0.066Village Basapur (A7) 0.006 0.015 0.029 0.029 0.026 2.641 4.084 0.117Village Kurekuppa (A8) 0.0036 0.014 0.029 0.029 0.009 1.224 1.168 0.045Village Kudithini (A9) <0.001 0.027 0.026 0.026 0.005 1.451 2.679 0.099Village Kodalu (A10) <0.001 0.007 0.016 0.016 0.003 0.700 3.068 0.055Norms as per NAAQS 2009 - - 0.02 1 - - - -
The two most prominent downwinds relative to the steel plant are from Southeast and south-south-east sectors {see Fig. 3.3(a)}. The AAQ Monitoring Stations located in line of these sectors are Vaddu (A3), Basapur (A7) and Kurekuppa (A8). The composition of Iron in PM10 at A7 and A8 stations is in the range of 1.168 to 5.495 μg/m3 & that of Manganese is in the range of 0.045 to 0.117 μg/m3. Iron concentration if the stacks of the steel plant are in the range of 0.057 to 0.577 μg/m3 & that of Manganese is in the range of 0.008 to 0.126 μg/m3. The manganese concentration in the AAQ values are conforming with the metal content in stack emissions, however, the iron content is far less in stack emissions as compared to AAQ dust.
These AAQ locations are located on the downstream side of the road which is used as the main transportation route by trucks/dumpers carrying iron ores from Donimalai mines to various steel plants and other users. Higher concentration of iron in AAQ dust may be a result of the fugitive dust generation from the roads.
Regular sprinkling of roads is being done by JSW to control fugitive dust generation from roads. Same is visible in the AAQ data of the area. However, JSW is planning to further reduce the fugitive dust generation during material transportation in future by installation of alternate methods of transportation of iron ore from mines to plant.
3.10.6Trace / Toxic Metal Content of Slag & Sludge22
With a view to assess the trace metal contents in waste material (slag & sludge) generated from steel making process, samples were collected and analysed for trace metal contents in the samples mentioned hereunder:
Dry Pit slag of BF3 Granulated slag of BF3Sinter fed to BF3 SMDS Slag (SMS) SMS Sludge
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All samples were analysed following method described in Table 3.55. Results of analysis of samples are presented in Table 3.60.
Table 3.60. Results of Trace Metal Content of Slag & Sludge by acid digestion
Sample ID Results are in mg/KgCd Cu Ni Pb Cr Zn As
Dry Pit slag of BF3 5.1 16 47.5 84.4 38.7 46.5 <3.0
Granulated slag oBF3 47 5.2 39.7 219 38.7 10.3 <3.0
Sinter fed to BF3 2.0 18.5 37.1 146 387 18.3 <3.0SMDS Slag (SMS) 0.7 0 13.6 29.3 120.9 5.6 <3.0SMS Sludge 6.9 38.4 71 47.6 58.5 581 <3.0
3.10.7TCLP Studies of Waste Material (Slag & Sludge)23
Further, to assess the toxicity of the slag & sludge generated, leaching studies were carried out following "Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)" as per EPA method 1311 and as recommended in Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 for the following samples:
Dry Pit slag of BF3 Granulated slag of BF3 Sinter fed to BF3 HMDS Slag (SMS) SMS Sludge
Leaching of samples were carried out using appropriate extraction fluid and resulting leachates were analysed for different toxic metals using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results of analysis of TCLP studies are presented in Table 3.61.
Table 3.61. Results of TCLP studies for Slag & Sludge samples Sample ID Results, mg/l
Cd Cu Ni Pb Cr Zn AsDry Pit slag of BF3 <0.01 <0.05 0.136 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.03Granulated slag of BF3 <0.01 <0.05 0.110 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.03Sinter fed to BF3 <0.01 <0.05 0.162 0.109 <0.05 <0.05 <0.03HMDS Slag (SMS) <0.01 <0.05 0.267 0.109 0.359 <0.05 <0.03Limit in mg/l, as per Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules 2016, Schedule II (Class A).
1 25 20 5 5 250 5
Results indicates that values of all the trace metals in TCLP extracts are well below the limits specified in Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules 2016, Schedule II (Class A) and hence both slag & sludge of Blast furnace and SMS are non-hazardous.
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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter identifies the environmental attributes that may be affected due to the proposed project. The existing environmental conditions have been described in the previous chapter. The anticipated impacts due to the proposed expansion project have been predicted and discussed in this Chapter. Mitigation measures planned to be implemented during the proposed project have also been discussed in this Chapter.
4.2 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Previously JSW had proposed for increasing production capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA. EC for the same was accorded by MoEFCC in 2015 and construction activities were started thereafter. During the course of project implementation, certain changes were proposed in the expansion plan. Therefore, amendment in EC for the same was accorded from MoEFCC in June 2016 and May 2018.
Subsequently keeping in pace with the project development, JSW further proposed for expansion of existing plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA by expansion of proposed BF5 and installation of new SMS4 and a Pellet Plant and rolling mills.
Impact prediction is a way of mapping the environmental consequences of the significant aspects of the proposed plant. The impact assessment will focus on the proposed plant and will broadly cover the following information and components:
Assessment of physical effects for all phases including location, design, construction, operation and possible accidents. Estimation by type and quantity of expected contaminants, residues, and emissions (air, water, noise, solid wastes) resulting from the operation of the proposed plant.
The anticipated environmental impacts of the proposed plant are discussed below under the following categories:
Impacts and mitigation measures due to project location. Impacts and mitigation measures due to project design. Impacts and mitigation measures during construction. Impacts and mitigation measures during operation. Impacts and mitigation measures because of possible accidents.
4.3 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DUE TO PROJECT LOCATION
Additional units proposed for the expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA shall be installed within the existing Steel Plant Boundary and adjacent to existing similar units’ locations keeping in view that some infrastructure facilities of existing units can be used for the new units.
The land of the existing plant is in industrial use. Location of new units shall involve little or no overall disturbance to the natural eco system as no additional area was acquired outside the plant boundary.
The land over which the new units shall be set up is a vacant area which has been earmarked for such expansion units since inception. Due to location of proposed units within the existing steel plant, there will be no impact on the land use of the study area.
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4.4 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DUE TO PROJECT DESIGN
Impacts:
The proposed plant is being envisaged based on techno-economic feasibility of the state of art technology as presently available in the country and thus no adverse impacts are anticipated due to project design.
Mitigation measures:
A number of environmentally friendly features at the design stage of the proposed facilities, several available technologies have been considered to minimize or avoid emissions, increase recycling of waste & solid wastes recycling and energy savings. These features are described in brief below:
“Travelling Grate” process has been considered for making of Pellets in the Pellet plant.Sinter Cooler Sensible Heat Recovery Installation of Zero Pollution Furnace (ZPF) in place of earlier proposed Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). High-Efficiency Multi slit Burner in Ignition Furnace eliminates “NO FLAME” areas and supplies minimum heat input for ignition, therefore saving energy. All units are designed based on “Zero discharge” concept.Purified Mixed gas to be used as fuel for heating purposes and fuel in Pellet Plant leading to optimised energy consumption. Exhauster VVVF drive for better control of gas suction and energy conservation. Stage Combustion / Recirculation of Flue Gas for Energy Conservation and NOx control State-of-the-art pollution control technologies have been considered to have minimum impact on the environment.
4.5 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE
During Construction phase impacts will be on land use, ground water, water quality, air quality, noise etc. These aspects are discussed here under.
4.5.1 Land Use
Impacts:
As the proposed expansion activities will be carries out within the premises of existing steel plant, most of the construction activity will also be limited to the plant boundaries and in the already built-up area and categorised for industrial use. Thus, no large-scale excavation, soil erosion and loss of topsoil are expected.
Change of land use due to influx of labours during construction is possible around the plant area. However, village Toranagallu which located near the plant is already a fairly well developed area with all sorts of infrastructure available. It is therefore most unexpected that influx of construction labour is going to change present land use pattern. Further this land use change during construction is only temporary and will persist during construction phase only.
4.5.2 Ambient Air Quality
Impacts:
The construction phase involves civil activities primarily, which generates fugitive dust. Vehicular emission from trucks etc. is also another contributor to the emissions during construction phase to ambient air. However, as all activities are confined within the boundary of existing plant premises, the fugitive dust is not expected to spread beyond plant area and that too would be
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over a small extent. Gaseous pollutants like SO2, NOx and CO will also be added to the ambient air due to vehicular traffic movement associated with this construction phase. Gaseous emissions from construction machineries and vehicles will be attempted to be minimized by enforcing strict emission monitoring system. The impact will be confined within the specific plant area where the construction is taking place. Further, the impact of such activities will be temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase only.
During the construction period the impacts that are associated with the air quality are: Deterioration of air quality due to fugitive dust emissions from construction activities (especially during dry season) like excavation, back filling and concreting, hauling and dumping of earth materials and from construction spoils. Generation of pollutants due to operation of heavy vehicles and movement of machineries and equipment for material handling, earth moving, laying of sands, metal, stones, asphalt, etc.
Presently around 17 trucks per hour are transporting the required quantity of construction material to site from expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA. After present proposal for expansion from 16 MTPA to further 18 MTPA, no significant increase in truck traffic is anticipated. However, the same number of trucks required per day at present shall continue to be required for further period of 2 years.
As the contribution of existing truck traffic required for 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA is already being reflected in Ambient Air Quality, no further increase in GLCs in anticipated due to present proposed changes. The contribution of present truck traffic required for transportation of construction material to site has been predicted using Dispersion Modelling. This contribution shall cease to exist after the construction activities are completed and plant start normal operation at 18 MTPA stage.
The GLCs of present contribution of truck traffic used for transportation of construction material to plant is shown in Figure 4.1 below.
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From the above figure, it can be observed that the estimated values of maximum Ground level concentrations are concentrated in and around the transportation route only. The maximum GLCs obtained are around 118 μg/m3. However, this maximum value is obtained at the center of road. The same is decreasing away from the road. The maximum GLC values obtained over Toranagallu is coming around 9.5 μg/m3 and over Kuditini is coming around 37 μg/m3. In future, after the construction activities are over, the background PM10concentration over these locations are anticipated for improve.
Mitigation measures:
The following mitigation measures will be employed during construction period to reduce the pollution level to acceptable limits.
Proper and prior planning, appropriate sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities will be done, and timely availability of infrastructure supports needed for construction will be ensured to shorten the construction period vis-à-vis to reduce pollution. Construction materials will be stored in covered warehouses or enclosed spaces to prevent the windblown fugitive emissions. Stringent construction material handling / overhauling procedures will be followed. Truck carrying soil, sand, stone dust, stone and other construction material will be duly covered to avoid spilling and fugitive dust emissions. Adequate dust suppression measures such as regular water sprinkling at vulnerable areas of construction sites will be undertaken to control fugitive dust during material handling and hauling activities in dry seasons. Low emission construction equipment, vehicles and generator sets will be used. It will be ensured that all construction equipment and vehicles are in good working condition, properly tuned and maintained to keep emission within the permissible limits and engines turned off when not in use to reduce pollution. Vehicles and machineries would be regularly maintained so that emissions conform to standards of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Monitoring of air quality at regular intervals will be conducted during construction phase. Construction workers will be provided with masks to protect them from inhaling dust.
4.5.3 Noise Levels
Impacts:
Noise is generated during construction due to operation of diesel powered construction equipment such as excavators, pile drivers, cranes, drills, concrete mixers, etc., metal fabrication and vehicular traffic trucks and cranes and handling of heavy metallic equipment. The maximum noise generated by the diesel powered machinery deployed for excavations was 85 dB(A) at ~1 m distance from the machinery.
For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogeneous medium, one can estimate the noise levels at various locations due to different sources using a model based on the following principle-
Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 Log10 (r2/r1),
where Lp1 and Lp2 are the sound levels at points located at distance r1 and r2 from the source.
This indicates that noise level decreases by 6 dB(A) for doubling of the distance. Combined effect of all the sources (A,B,C,…. Etc.) can be determined at various locations by the following equation:
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Lptotal = 10 Log10 (10Lpa/10+ 10Lpb/10+ 10Lpc/10…………..),
Where Lpa, Lpb and Lpc are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.
From the above methodology, the incremental noise level at a particular location due to any distant sound source can be estimated. The resultant noise levels considering noise generation level of 90 dB(A) have been estimated. The Results are given in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 : Estimate Resultant Noise Levels at Nearby Receptors Due to Construction
Sl. No.
Stn. Code Location
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dB(A)
Resultant Leq Noise Level in
dB(A)1. N1 Village Talur 7.76 51 51.062. N2 Village Vidyanagar 4.9 48.7 48.943. N3 Village Vaddu 5.0 53.7 53.774. N4 Village Toranagallu 0.8 52.6 55.295. N5 Village Sultanpur 3.75 48.9 49.286. N6 Village Gadiganur 9.43 45.5 45.647. N7 Village Basapur 4.45 51.6 51.758. N8 Village Kurekuppa 4.37 49.3 49.569. N9 Village Kudutini 7.60 46.1 46.2810. N10 Village Kodalu 5.87 38.1 39.71
From the above table it can be seen that at almost all the receptors, the increase in noise levels due to construction will be negligible. Only at Toranagallu, which is located very close to the proposed construction site, the increase in noise levels may be measurable. It should be noted that the above increase in noise levels does not consider attenuation by buildings, structures and vegetation. Therefore in reality the actual increase in noise levels will be less than the above values. Nevertheless the resultant noise levels shall remain within the prescribed ambient noise standards.
The noise generated due to movement of trucks and machinery will be regulated to only during day time to reduce the impacts of increased noise. The noise generated during the construction phase from different equipment may have some adverse impact on the operators.
Mitigation measures:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as earplugs, earmuffs etc. will be provided to construction personnel exposed to high noise levels as preventive measures by contractors and will be strictly adhered to minimize / eliminate any adverse impact. It will be ensured that all the construction equipment and vehicles used are in good working condition, properly lubricated and maintained to keep noise within the permissible limits and engines turned off when not in use to reduce noise.
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4.5.4 Water Quality a) Surface Water
Impacts:
The impacts on water quality during construction phase mainly arise due to site cleaning, levelling, excavation, storage of construction material etc. Levelling and excavation activity normally increases the level of suspended solids in the surface water runoff. However, for the construction of proposed units, no large scale levelling is required. Excavation will also be limited. During the monsoon season, storm water run-offs will contain large amounts of suspended solids. Efforts will be made to reduce the suspended solids content of storm water run-offs by routing the storm water drains through catch pits.
Mitigation measures:
Quality of construction wastewater emanating from the construction site will be controlled through the existing drainage system with sediment traps (silting basin as water intercepting ditch) for arresting the silt / sediment load before its disposal. All the washable construction material will be stored under sheds or enclosed space by fencing it with brick or earth in order to prevent spillage into the drainage network, so that the same does not find its way into the surface water runoff. The sediment traps and storm water drainage network will be periodically cleaned and especially before monsoon season.
b) Ground Water
Impacts:
The water requirement during the construction phase will be low and will be met through the already existing water supply facilities. Thus, no ground water extraction is envisaged. Therefore, it is most unlikely that construction phase will bring any significant modification in the ground water regime of the area.
4.5.5 Socio-economics of the area
The construction activities will generate employment for additional 1200 people directly and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly, which will affect the economy of the study area. Most of the workers will come from nearby places. In addition, arrangements will be made with local traders / businesspersons to supply kerosene & fuel-wood to eliminate the possibilities of illegal felling of trees. But these impacts will be temporary and will revert back close to the original conditions once the construction work is over and the temporary labour force moves away.
4.5.6 Infrastructure facilities1
JSW is an already operational steel plant and going for expansion 10 to 16 MTPA is in progress. It has all required infrastructural facilities for the workers. Thus, no additional facilities envisaged and the existing facilities shall be used for this project too.
Standard TOR point 10
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4.6 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING OPERATION PHASE2
During the operation phase, depending upon operating condition environmental releases may occur from raw material and product handling, processing, fuel burning etc. Environmental releases may be in the form of
• Air emission • Waste water discharges • Solid waste disposal • Noise etc.
These emissions, discharges and disposal may release different pollutants, which may affect air, water land and ecological environment directly. However, all these are mainly primary impact. In addition to these primary impacts any industrial project or expansion of a project has some overall impact on its surrounding socio-economic environment through the existence of social and economic linkages between the project and society, which are actually secondary impact. Under this clause, all these primary and secondary impacts due to this proposed project are being discussed and wherever required, impacts have also been quantified. Accordingly impacts on air environment, water environment, soil, noise, land use, and socio-economic environment due to the proposed project are being elaborated under subsequent paragraphs.
4.6.1 Air Environment3
In the upcoming units, air pollutants are likely to be generated at different stages of production. Major air pollutants are particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic carbons etc. The pollutants are expected to release as point source emissions or fugitive emissions.
In Chapter 3, the existing air quality status has been reviewed. It was observed that the maximum of all mean pollutant concentrations in the study area of PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx are 86.5, 56.7, 20.38 and 20.3μg/m3 respectively. These concentrations are due to the emissions emitted in to the atmosphere from the existing plant, other industries, road transport as well as due to urban activity in the study area.
a) Point Source Emissions from the proposed units
JSW is presently undergoing expansion from 10-16 MTPA Stage. Some of the units of the ongoing expansion have already been installed and operational. The plant is presently at 12 MTPA crude steel production capacity. During the course of time, JSW had also proposed certain modifications in the proposed units, amendment in EC for which was granted by EAC. The final anticipated emissions from the proposed units for 12 MTPA to 16 MTPA expansion which were proposed in previous EC considering all previous amendments are given in Table 4.2 below.
Standard TOR point 3(vi)Standard TOR point 7(i)
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Table 4.2 : Anticipated emissions from units proposed in previous EC for 12-16 MTPA expansion as per previous EIA
Sl.No. Units Hgt.
(m)Dia(m)
Temp(K)
FlowNm3/h
Pollution Load (g/s)PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx
1.
COB5
COB5AB 125 4.2 473 240000 3.33 1.67 33.33 33.332. COB5CD 125 4.2 473 240000 3.33 1.67 33.33 33.333. CODE5AB 40 3 328 400000 5.56 3.39 8.89 8.894. CODE5CD 40 3 328 400000 5.56 3.39 8.89 8.895.
COB6
COB6AB 125 4.2 473 220000 3.06 1.53 30.56 30.566. COB6CD 125 4.2 473 220000 3.06 1.53 30.56 30.567. CODE6AB 40 3 328 130000 1.81 1.10 2.89 2.898. CODE6CD 40 3 328 130000 1.81 1.10 2.89 2.899. SP5
(1.75 MTPA)Machine 130 5 423 1041750 5.79 3.53 57.88 43.41
10. SDD 65 3 313 302298 1.68 1.02 0.00 0.0011. SP6
(5.75 MTPA)
Process ESP 130 7.7 423 2137835 11.88 7.24 118.77 89.08
12. Space dedusting 65 4.5 313 526461 2.92 1.78 0.00 0.00
13.BF3
(4.4 MTPA)
Stove 60 3 473 459474 3.83 1.91 1.28 1.2814. CH E 60 6 313 900000 7.50 4.58 0.00 0.0015. CH W 60 6 313 900000 7.50 4.58 0.00 0.0016. SH 60 5.5 313 1536000 12.80 7.81 0.00 0.0017.
BF5(3 MTPA)
BF 5 Stove 60 5 473 360000 3.00 1.50 1.00 1.00
18. Cast house east 40 6 313 900000 7.50 4.58 0.00 0.00
19. Cast house West 40 5 313 900000 7.50 4.58 0.00 0.00
20. Stock House 40 6 313 1350000 11.25 6.86 0.00 0.00
21. SMS3 EAF2 Sec. FE System 60 7 333 2500000 20.83 12.71 0.00 0.00
22. SMS4 BOF Sec. FE System 60 10 333 5000000 41.67 25.42 0.00 0.00
23. HSM3(3.6 MTPA) HSM3 65 3.5 473 225000 1.88 0.94 1.88 4.69
24. WRM2 WRM2 60 1.5 498 83557 0.70 0.35 4.64 3.4825. CGL CGL2 65 1.5 523 70000 0.58 0.29 1.46 1.3626. CGL3 65 1.5 523 70000 0.58 0.29 1.46 1.3627.
LCPLCP4A 56 2 403 124000 1.03 0.52 0.21 0.10
28. LCP4B 56 2 403 124000 1.03 0.52 0.21 0.1029. LCP4C 56 2 403 124000 1.03 0.52 0.21 0.1030. CPP CPP5 275 6 413 1660806 13.84 8.44 46.13 46.1331. Incinerator - 30 0.5 50 6000 0.08 0.05 0.17 0.33
Total Pollution Load(in g/s) 193.92 115.4 386.64 343.76
JSW now proposes to enhance its steel production capacity from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA. The same shall be realized by installation of larger BF5 of 4.5 MTPA in place of 3 MTPA as per previous EC. In addition to this, installation of some new units and expansion of some of the previously proposed units in previous EC is also proposed. Details of the modifications proposed in plant configuration for expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA are given in following paragraphs-
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i) Sinter Plant
During the process of agglomeration by sintering, waste gases containing particulate matter, oxides of sulphur and nitrogen as major pollutants are generated during the process stage and cooling of sinter. The waste gasses after passing through an electrostatic precipitator are released to the atmosphere.
In the EC for expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, it was proposed to install a sinter plant of 5.75 MTPA and another smaller sinter plant of 1.75 MTPA. In place of the proposed 1.75 MTPA sinter plant, JSW is now proposing for installation of a larger Sinter plant of 2.3 MTPA.There are two main flue gas streams in Sinter plant, one is process flue gas and another is de-dusting exhaust stream for charging and discharging side of sinter machine. Both the streams shall be discharged into atmosphere through a common stack of 85 m height.
The major pollutant emitted from these stacks is PM which will be cleaned in ESPs before discharging to the atmosphere. The PM levels shall be maintained in these stacks less than 10 mg/Nm3. SO2 and NOx will also be present in process gas stream which shall be limited to 200 mg/Nm3 and 150 mg/Nm3 respectively.
ii) Pellet Plant
During expansion from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, it was proposed to install a sinter plant of 5.75 MTPA capacity. However, to meet the pellet requirement of the integrated steel plant at 18 MTPA and to reduce overall pollution from sintering process, JSW is now proposing for installation of a pellet plant of 6.8 MTPA in place of 5.75 MTPA sinter plant which was proposed during 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA expansion.
During agglomeration process green pellets need to be hardened. Travelling grate carries the green pellets on a 30–50 cm thick bed through a furnace with updraft drying, downdraft drying, preheating, and firing, after-firing and cooling zones. These processes may generate carbon dioxide, sulphur compounds, chlorides, and fluorides, which are driven off during the pellet production process. Large amounts of dust, containing metals and other ore and additive constituents, may also be generated. These wastes are usually collected by electrostatic precipitators. The proposed pellet plant shall be provided with high efficiency ESPs and bag filters to limit the dust load to <10 mg/Nm3.
iii) Blast Furnace
Considering the advantages of large capacity Blast furnaces, in terms of higher productivity, energy efficiency and environment friendliness, JSW now proposes to install a 4.5 MTPA Blast furnace in lieu of BF-5 of 3.0 MTPA proposed at the 16 MTPA stage of expansion. The existing BF3 is presently under modification to produce 4.4 MTPA.
Flue gas from hot stoves is one of the emission sources from the operation of blast furnace. Hot stoves are fired with blast furnace and CO gas for heating air is fed to blast furnace. Flue gas generated in the hot stoves is discharged to the atmosphere through stacks. This flue gas contains particulate matter (in very small quantity) and oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen. Oxides of nitrogen are formed due to the high temperature of the stoves.
In addition to the above emissions, fugitive emissions also occur during charging and in cast house. During charging normally a sealed charging system is provided but since the furnace pressure is higher than atmospheric pressure, the components present in BF Gas along with particulate matter may be emitted.
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The BF stock house would be provided with DE systems complete with dust extraction hoods, ESP/ Bag Filter, ID fan and stack of adequate height. Similarly, the cast house would have separate fume collection system during tapping of hot metal and slag, would be equipped with FE systems along with bag filter/ESP for separation of particulates before venting through a stack of appropriate height. The PM levels in stack emissions shall be maintained less than 30 mg/Nm3.
iv) SMS
Further, due to optimization in some of the existing Blast furnaces due to changes in iron ore quality, the overall hot metal production including from two Corex units works out to 18.17 MTPA. Accordingly, it is proposed to enhance the crude steel production to 18.0 MTPA.The proposed production of crude steel and subsequent rolling would be accomplished via Blast Furnace (BF)-Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF)/Zero power furnace(ZPF)-Caster route, followed by hot & cold rolling for production of flat & long products.
During the process of steel melting and refining, the BOF gas generated during oxygen blowing shall be collected, cleaned and utilized as fuel in plant units. In order to limit the fugitive emissions in the working space within specified limits, space dedusting system shall be provided for the entire SMS complex. The major pollutant emitted from this system is dust which will be cleaned in ESPs before discharging to the atmosphere. The PM levels shall be maintained in these stacks less than 30 mg/Nm3.
The primary emissions of LF would be collected by fume extraction (FE) devices. Dust laden fumes would be indirectly cooled and cleaned through a bag filter for separation of particulates and the clean gas would be vented into the atmosphere through a tall stack of adequate height. The secondary emissions would be controlled through canopy hood extraction, which would be integrated with the main system to clean the fugitive emissions during charging and tapping operations. The gas cleaning system would be complete with water cooled duct, fume and gas cooler, bag house, ID fan and stack of appropriate height.
v) Hot Rolling Mills
Continuously cast slab/billets/blooms are fed to HSM/BRM/WRM, where it is heated in reheating furnace and hot rolled into plate/sheets/rods of suitable thickness. Burning of the by-product fuel gases in reheating furnace would give rise to the emissions of particulates, SO2 and NOx. NOx emissions would be controlled by optimizing the excess air supply and proper burner design. In addition, fume extraction (FE) system would be installed. The flue gas, which is clean, would be vented through a stack of adequate height after heat recovery. The mills shall be operated using clean mixed gas and flue gases generated are released to atmosphere. Since clean gas is used, flue emits low pollution to the atmosphere. Water is used to cool the hot plate/hot rolled coil and in the process get contaminated with oil & grease, scales etc. These are removed through treatment and water is re-circulated.
JSW is proposing for increasing the capacity of upcoming HSM3 from 3.6 MTPA to 5.0 MTPA along with installation of new BRM2 of 1.0 MTPA and WRM2 of 1.2 MTPA.
vi) Cold Rolling Mills
CRM gets its feed material from HSM where many operations are performed to enhance the value of products keeping demand in view. CRM have fume extraction system where flue is scrubbed before release into the atmosphere. Liquid effluent is treated in water treatment
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plant and reused. JSW is proposing for installation of a new CRM3 similar to the existing CRM2 of 2.3 MTPA.
vii) Other Units
Apart from the above given units, some other new unit/ augmentation of existing units are also proposed-
Oxygen Plant of 6460 tpd capacity. Ash Pond for Gypsum (FGD) and bottom ash Relocation of Ore Beneficiation Plant OBP-1 to near OBP-2 Shifting of OBP-1 dry process to wet Process Installation of new gas fired boilers in existing CPP3 & 4
Based on the proposed configuration of various units, consumption of fuel and monitored stack emissions from all existing stacks of JSW, additional emissions have been anticipated due to the proposed expansion as given in Table 4.3.
The anticipated emissions from different expansion units of JSW have been computed based on the present performance of different units, monitoring results and the emission factors as suggested and accepted by other countries. Emission estimates are important for developing emission control strategies.
For estimation of PM2.5 concentrations from upcoming units following methodology has been followed-
Units in which ESPs are proposed for cleaning of exhaust gases, percentage of PM2.5 present in cleaned flue gas is considered to be 61.6% of the total PM. Units in which Bag Filters are proposed for cleaning of exhaust gases, percentage of PM2.5 present in cleaned flue gas is considered to be 82.5% of the total PM. Units in which cleaned CO gas or mixed gas is used as fuel, 50 % of the PM present in flue gas is considered to be PM2.5. (Source – Final report titled “PM EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL 2.5 REDUCTIONS BY IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF CONTROL DEVICES: 2.5 EMISSION ESTIMATES” by E.H. Pechan & Associates, for USEPA September 27, 2005.)
For future projection of emissions from upcoming new units, the emissions have been computed based on emissions from similar plant elsewhere having same configuration and fuel consumptions. However the emission estimates for existing units which are proposed for augmentation are based on actual monitoring results. Major unit wise emission estimates are discussed below.
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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Expe
cted
cum
ulat
ive
emis
sion
s fr
om u
nits
to b
e in
stal
led
for
12 to
16M
TPA
alon
g w
ith d
ue to
pre
sent
pro
posa
l to
rea
ch p
lant
cap
acity
of 1
8 M
TPA
4
Sl.
No.
Uni
tsH
gt(m
)D
ia(m
)Te
mp
(K)
Flow
Nm
3 /h
Pollu
tion
Load
(g/
s)Ch
ange
s pr
opos
ed w
rt E
C fo
r 10
-16
MTP
A ex
pans
ion
PM10
PM2.
5SO
2N
Ox
1.CO
B5(3
MTP
A)
COB5
AB12
54.
247
324
0000
3.33
1.67
33.3
333
.33
No C
hang
efro
m 1
6MTP
A EC
2.CO
B5CD
125
4.2
473
2400
003.
331.
6733
.33
33.3
33.
CODE
5AB
403
328
4000
005.
563.
398.
898.
894.
CODE
5CD
403
328
4000
005.
563.
398.
898.
895.
COB6
(1.5
MTP
A)
COB6
AB12
54.
247
322
0000
3.06
1.53
30.5
630
.56
No C
hang
efro
m 1
6MTP
A EC
6.CO
B6CD
125
4.2
473
2200
003.
061.
5330
.56
30.5
67.
CODE
6AB
403
328
1300
001.
811.
102.
892.
898.
CODE
6CD
403
328
1300
001.
811.
102.
892.
89
9.SP
5(2
.3 M
TPA)
Mac
hine
+SD
D85
742
316
0269
04.
453.
6589
.04
66.7
8Ca
pacit
y in
crea
se fr
om 1
.75
MTP
A to
2.3
MTP
A10
.PP
3(6
.8 M
TPA)
Mac
hine
100
642
313
0000
03.
612.
9672
.22
54.1
7In
pla
ce o
f SP
of 5
.75
MTP
A11
.Sp
ace
dedu
stin
g60
731
328
0000
07.
786.
380.
000.
0012
.BF
3 (4
.4 M
TPA)
Stov
e60
347
345
9474
3.83
1.91
1.28
1.28
Expa
nsio
n to
4.4
MTP
A as
per
pr
evio
us E
C13
.CH
E60
631
390
0000
7.50
4.58
0.00
0.00
14.
CH W
606
313
9000
007.
504.
580.
000.
0015
.SH
605.
531
315
3600
012
.80
7.81
0.00
0.00
16.
BF5
(4.5
MTP
A)
BF 5
Sto
ve60
447
354
0000
4.50
2.25
1.50
1.50
Earli
er p
ropo
sed
as 3
.0 M
TPA.
No
w p
ropo
sed
to b
e in
stal
led
as 4
.5 M
TPA
17.
BF 5
CH-E
405
313
1200
000
10.0
06.
100.
000.
0018
.BF
5 C
H-W
405
313
1200
000
10.0
06.
100.
000.
0019
.BF
5 SH
406
313
1505
000
12.5
47.
650.
000.
00
20.
SMS3
ZPF
(1.5
MTP
A)Se
c. F
E Sy
stem
697
333
2800
000
23.3
314
.23
0.00
0.00
In p
lace
of E
AF o
f 1.2
MTP
A
21.
SMS4
BOF
(2X3
50 T
)Se
c. F
E Sy
stem
-169
833
327
5000
022
.92
13.9
80.
000.
002X
350
T co
nver
ters
in p
lace
of
2X20
0 T
22.
Sec.
FE
Syst
em -
269
833
327
5000
022
.92
13.9
80.
000.
0023
.HS
M3
RHF1
903
473
1720
001.
430.
721.
433.
585
MTP
A in
pla
ce o
f 3.6
MTP
A
Stan
dard
TOR
poi
nt 7
(v)
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STE
EL L
IMIT
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ion
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Ste
el P
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from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
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ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
Vija
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gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
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, Kar
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ia(m
)Te
mp
(K)
Flow
Nm
3 /h
Pollu
tion
Load
(g/
s)Ch
ange
s pr
opos
ed w
rt E
C fo
r 10
-16
MTP
A ex
pans
ion
PM10
PM2.
5SO
2N
Ox
24.
(5 M
TPA)
RHF2
903
473
1720
001.
430.
721.
433.
5825
.RH
F390
347
317
2000
1.43
0.72
1.43
3.58
26.
FE s
yste
m30
2.2
313
2250
001.
881.
140.
000.
00
27.
BRM
2(1
.2 M
TPA)
BRM
260
249
812
0000
1.00
0.50
1.00
2.50
New
pro
pose
d in
18M
TPA
stag
e
28.
WRM
2(1
.2 M
TPA)
WRM
260
1.5
498
8355
70.
700.
354.
643.
48No
Cha
nge
from
16
MTP
A EC
29.
CRM
3(2
.3 M
TPA)
Pick
ling
line
scal
e du
st30
1.5
313
1000
000.
830.
422.
081.
94
New
pro
pose
d in
18
MTP
A st
age
30.
Galv
anizi
ng l
ine
furn
ace
502
523
8100
00.
680.
341.
691.
58
31.
Anne
alin
g lin
e Fu
rnac
e 1
502
523
8700
00.
730.
361.
811.
69
32.
Anne
alin
g lin
e Fu
rnac
e 2
502
523
8700
00.
730.
361.
811.
69
33.
CGL
(4X0
.25
MTP
A)CG
L265
1.5
523
7000
00.
580.
291.
461.
36No
Cha
nge
from
16
MTP
A EC
34.
CGL3
651.
552
370
000
0.58
0.29
1.46
1.36
35.
LCP
(4X3
00 T
PD +
4 X
600
TPD)
LCP4
A56
240
312
4000
1.03
0.52
0.21
0.10
No C
hang
e fro
m 1
6 M
TPA
EC36
.LC
P4B
562
403
1240
001.
030.
520.
210.
1037
.LC
P4C
562
403
1240
001.
030.
520.
210.
1038
.CP
PCP
P527
56
413
1660
806
13.8
48.
4446
.13
46.1
3No
Cha
nge
from
16
MTP
A EC
39.
Incin
erat
or-
300.
550
6000
0.08
0.05
0.17
0.33
No C
hang
e fro
m 1
6 M
TPA
ECTo
tal P
ollu
tion
Load
(in
g/s)
210.
2112
7.8
382.
5534
8.17
COB:
Cok
e Ov
en B
atte
ry, S
P: S
inte
r Plan
t, BF
: Bla
st fu
rnac
e, S
MS:
Ste
el m
akin
g sh
op, Z
PF: Z
ero
Powe
r fur
nace
, BOF
: Bas
ic ox
ygen
furn
ace,
HSM
: Hot
stri
p M
ill, B
RM: B
ar a
nd
Rod
mill,
WRM
: Wire
Rod
mill,
CRM
: Col
d ro
lling
mill,
CGL
: Con
tinuo
us G
alvan
izing
line
, LCP
: Lim
e Ca
lcina
tion
plan
t, CP
P: C
aptiv
e po
wer p
lant
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Based on the above data, the comparison of air pollution loads at difference stages of the plant is shown in Table 4.4.
Table 4.4 : Comparative pollution loads before and after the present Proposal Sl.No Scenario Pollution Load (g/s)
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx
1 Pollution loads for Expansion from 12 MTPA to 16 MTPA as per previous EC 193.9 115.4 386.6 343.8
2 Pollution loads for Expansion from 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA after proposed changes 210.21 127.8 382.55 348.17
Change due to proposed Expansion (2-1) 16.29 12.4 -4.09 4.41
From the above table, it can be seen that after proposed expansion, there is an increase in pollution loads with respect to PM and NOx. However, per ton of steel, the specific PM10 load will decrees from 1.53 Kg/tcs to 1.1 Kg/tcs. Also, as a result of new proposed pellet plant in place of sinter plant, a decrease in SO2 load is anticipated even after expansion by 2 MTPA. This is due to decrease in process flue gas quantity in pellet process compared to sintering process and adoption of clean technologies for the proposed expansion units.
The above emissions are expected to be released from the stack at 18 MTPA stage. Once the pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere, the dilution and dispersion of the pollutants are controlled by various meteorological parameters like wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, mixing height, etc.
b) Area Source Emissions
Area source emissions are considered as the emissions generated during the handling of raw material and other intermediate material in the plant’s raw material yard and tippler area. During expansion of plant from 12 MTPA to 16 MTPA it is estimated that about 30132 tpd of Iron ore, 13151 tpd of coal and 9863 tpd of fluxes will be additionally handled in the raw material yards.
During handling of raw material in the stockyard, major area source emissions will be fugitive dust. Fugitive emissions are generated during wagon tippling, transfer of material at junction boxes, during crushing and stocking the material. In order to minimize the fugitive emissions from the handling area, dust suppression systems have been proposed at all the dust generating sources.
Since the fugitive emissions due to present raw material handling at 12 MTPA stage is being reflected in AAQ, only the proposed increase in raw material handled are considered for impact prediction.
The impact due to material handling of additional raw material at 18 MTPA stage in stockyard is studied by estimating the emissions from all the dust emission sources. First step is the estimation of rate of emissions of pollutants from the sources. In the present case the emissions are mainly due to displacement of material while loading and unloading. Hence, it is required to quantify the emissions emitted from each of these activities. The amount of dust generated is dependent on a number of variables like,
Nature of handling of material The physical characteristics of the material handled (degree of compaction, content of silt, moisture content) Meteorological conditions
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The rate of fugitive dust (emission factor) emitted from the activities while handling the material is estimated from the empirical formulae given by EPA given in document AP-42 (13.2.4 Aggregate Handling and Storage Piles).
The quantity of dust was estimated using the emission factors and the quantity of material handled as given in Table 4.5 below.
Table 4.5 : Estimated fugitive emissions due to material handling from proposed units
Source Emission Factors Area Raw Materials EmissionsKg/t m2 t/sec g/sec/m2
Iron Ore 9.3 X 10-5 68000 0.349 4.77 X 10-7
Coal 1.45 X 10-4 107382 0.152 2.06 X 10-7
Fluxes 1.24 X 10-2 29271 0.114 4.85 X 10-5
c) Line Source Emissions5
JSW receives major raw materials by rail and emptied wagons are used for product dispatches. Almost all of the raw material is received by JSW through railways. The same will be continued even after expansion of the project. Additional raw materials required for the proposed expansion shall only be transported through railways. Therefore, no appreciable change in road traffic is anticipated even after the expansion for transportation of raw materials.
For transportation of finished steel products, at present about 32% of the product is dispatched through road. The same shall also continue in future. An estimated 370 numbers of additional trucks per day shall be used for dispatch of products in future. Due to this, about 1 g/s of dust shall be generated from the roads.
d) Reduction in PM Levels due to Commissioning of Pipe Conveyor Project
To fulfil the requirement of the key raw material (Iron Ore), JSW Steel Ltd is installing Pipe Conveyor system for transportation of iron ore fines from Kumaraswamy, Sushil Nagar & other blocks to Vijayanagar plant at an estimated cost of Rs 1573 Cr. The 83 Km long conveyor system is being designed for an annual throughput capacity of 55000 TPD. The system shall be installed in multiple phases.
The outcome of this shall be reflected in ambient air quality. A significant improvement in the Ambient Air Quality of this region shall be observed due to controlling of Fugitive emission due to spillage. Spillages en route and material losses due to wind shall also be eliminated. In initial phase of the project, around 1900 truck trips per day shall be reduced which were earlier transporting iron ore fines to plant.
In order to anticipate the reduction in PM emissions due to installation of pipe conveyor system and reduction of truck trips per day, air quality modelling has been carried out considering 30000 TPD capacity of conveyor. The ground level concentrations due to fugitive emission because of truck transport have been anticipated on AAQ monitoring stations.
Standard TOR point 7(iii)
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e) Prediction of Impacts using AERMOD
Expansion of 10 to 16 MTPA of JSW is steel under progress and reached up to 12MTPA. Now the present proposal will have changes in the units proposed during EC of 10 to 16MTPA. The details are included in the previous paragraphs. Due these changes JSW will reach the production to 18 MTPA. Since at present the plant is operating with only 12 MTPA, in order to study the ground level concentrations in future scenario and to predict the impact on the ambient air quality due to the increase in pollution load during expansion and introduction of new units following methodology has been adopted.
For assessment of expected air emissions from the proposed expansion plan the basic assumption followed are:
The air pollution load emitted from the stacks of all existing units of JSW at 12 MTPA stage is reflected in the air pollutants concentration in the ambient air quality as monitored during the three-month continuous monitoring done during winter season around the plant boundary. The units, which are going to be added/modified, will result increase in air pollutants concentration in the existing ambient air quality.
To assess the actual impacts due to proposed changes air quality impact prediction modelling has been conducted considering site specific meteorological data to estimate the incremental Ground level concentrations due to proposed changes.
To obtain ultimate contribution from the plant when plant reaches it capacity 18 MTPA on ambient air, few following assumptions/considerations were made:
The contribution from existing plant with present production capacity (12 MTPA) is being reflected on the air quality. The GLCs have been predicted considering emissions from all new units proposed from 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA stage.
As indicated above expansion of existing BF3 having capacity 3MTPA to 4.4 MTPA is presently under progress. As the ambient concentrations having BF3 contribution the present contribution of existing BF3 at 3 MTPA is predicted and is subtracted from AAQ values at individual monitoring station. For GLC predications, BF3 of 4.4 MTPA is considered at 18MTPA stage. The cumulative maximum AAQ in future at 18 MTPA operational stages are obtained by adding cumulative GLC values at individual station due to emissions from upcoming units. GLCs are predicted for fugitive emissions due to handling and transportation of additional quantities of raw material for proposed expansion and added with Cumulative AAQ.
Following the above, the GLCs are predicted for contribution of JSW on ambient air quality. The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) AERMOD computer code is used to estimate atmospheric dispersion and concentrations of the released emissions in the immediate vicinity of the proposed sources. The modelling is conducted to be inclusive of the weather conditions that are possible and representative of the sources.
Both airborne and surface concentrations are modelled with AERMOD considering complex terrain. Hourly derived air concentrations (DAC) are modelled for an array of receptors covering the sources and surrounding areas. Peak values of time-integrated air concentrations at these major receptors points are derived from these hourly values, with modelled results reported as total incremental air concentrations in DAC-hours occurring
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over the selected time period. Total pollutants concentration over the areas are evaluated with AERMOD using the same array of receptors, with results reported as microgram per m3.
The GLCs has been predicted over a 25 km X 25 km area with the location of the BF gas Holder near EMD as the center. GLCs have been calculated at every 500 m grid point.
Meteorological data plays an important role in computation of Ground Level Concentration using AERMOD model. The actual monitored site meteorological data for one full season of winter has been considered. The meteorological data was generated near the plant site for three months period on hourly basis.
The maximum GLCs for each grid point were predicted with respect to pollutants PM10, PM2.5,SO2 and NOx. After expansion, the maximum GLCs derived from the proposed new units are 76, 45, 43 and 55 μg/m3 for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx respectively which are obtained over hilltops. The maximum predicted value of fugitive emissions due to material handling is obtained within the raw material yard itself.
In order to obtain the impact due to expansion, Background mean values recorded in the study area are considered and the contribution due to existing plant and future are studied at that area. The predicted GLC values have been provided in Table 4.6. The cumulative GLCs after the present proposal has been calculated as shown in Table 4.7.The Isopleths of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx for the upcoming new units are presented in Fig 4.2 to Fig 4.5.
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Table 4.6 : Additional GLCS due to 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA Expansion PM10
Sl No AAQ location
Contribution of Existing
BF3(capacity 3MTPA) at 12 MTPA stage
(A)
Contribution of Upcomingunits for expansion from 12 to 18MTPA and expansion
of Existing BF3 to 4.4 MTPA(B)
Expected Additional GLCsfor expansion
from 12 to 18MTPA
(B-A)A1 Village Talur 1.4 6.6 5.2A2 Village Vidya Nagar 2.0 9.1 7.1A3 Village Vaddu 2.7 13.4 10.7A4 Village Toranagallu 1.3 10.0 8.7A5 Village Sultanpur 0.7 8.0 7.3A6 Village Gadignur 2.3 9.8 7.5A7 Village Basapur 2.3 12.4 10.1A8 Village Kurekuppa 0.7 6.0 5.3A9 Village Kudutini 0.6 4.3 3.7A10 Village Kodalu 0.3 2.1 1.8
PM2.5
Sl No AAQ location
Contribution of Existing
BF3(capacity 3MTPA) at 12 MTPA stage
(A)
Upcoming units for expansion from 12 to
18MTPA and expansion of Existing BF3 to 4.4
MTPA(B)
Expected Additional GLCs for expansion
from 12 to 18MTPA
(B-A)A1 Village Talur 0.87 2.82 2.0A2 Village Vidya Nagar 1.29 4.10 2.8A3 Village Vaddu 1.74 5.47 3.7A4 Village Toranagallu 0.85 3.79 2.9A5 Village Sultanpur 0.47 3.11 2.6A6 Village Gadignur 1.43 3.96 2.5A7 Village Basapur 1.43 4.63 3.2A8 Village Kurekuppa 0.43 2.63 2.2A9 Village Kudutini 0.38 1.61 1.2A10 Village Kodalu 0.18 0.81 0.6
SO2
Sl No AAQ location
Contribution of Existing
BF3(capacity 3MTPA) at 12 MTPA stage
(A)
Upcoming units for expansion from 12 to
18MTPA and expansion of Existing BF3 to 4.4
MTPA(B)
Expected Additional GLCs for expansion
from 12 to 18MTPA
(B-A)A1 Village Talur 0.03 9.19 9.15A2 Village Vidya Nagar 0.06 11.49 11.43A3 Village Vaddu 0.06 14.82 14.75A4 Village Toranagallu 0.04 10.91 10.87A5 Village Sultanpur 0.03 9.67 9.64
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A6 Village Gadignur 0.04 9.99 9.95A7 Village Basapur 0.04 12.04 12.00A8 Village Kurekuppa 0.02 6.02 6.01A9 Village Kudutini 0.02 6.24 6.22A10 Village Kodalu 0.01 3.72 3.71
NOx
Sl No AAQ location
Contribution of Existing
BF3(capacity 3MTPA) at 12 MTPA stage
(A)
Upcoming units for expansion from 12 to
18MTPA and expansion of Existing BF3 to 4.4
MTPA(B)
Expected Additional GLCs for expansion
from 12 to 18MTPA
(B-A)A1 Village Talur 0.02 6.29 6.27A2 Village Vidya Nagar 0.04 8.66 8.62A3 Village Vaddu 0.03 9.42 9.39A4 Village Toranagallu 0.03 7.74 7.70A5 Village Sultanpur 0.03 10.39 10.36A6 Village Gadignur 0.04 7.80 7.76A7 Village Basapur 0.04 7.93 7.89A8 Village Kurekuppa 0.01 5.23 5.22A9 Village Kudutini 0.02 5.07 5.05A10 Village Kodalu 0.01 3.75 3.73
Concentrations are in μg/m3 and of 24 hours averaging time
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7 :
Cum
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AAQ
at 1
8 M
TPA
stag
e PM
10
Sl
No
AAQ
loca
tion
Base
line
AAQ
–C9
8(A
)
Expe
cted
Ad
ditio
nal
GLC
s fo
r ex
pans
ion
from
12
to 1
8MTP
A(B
)
Fugi
tive
emis
sion
s du
e to
add
itio
nal m
ater
ial
hand
ling
& tr
ansp
ort
(C)
Red
uced
fugi
tive
emis
sion
s du
e to
Pip
e Co
nvey
or P
roje
ct(D
)
Cum
ulat
ive
AAQ
(A+
B+C-
D)
A1Vi
llage
Tal
ur75
.05.
240.
25.
1575
.31
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
86.0
7.08
0.6
3.7
89.9
4A3
Villa
ge V
addu
92.0
10.6
80.
720
.78
82.6
1A4
Villa
ge T
oran
agal
lu87
.08.
716.
323
.978
.08
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur84
.07.
331.
41.
3391
.42
A6Vi
llage
Gad
ignu
r73
.07.
530.
41.
6779
.25
A7Vi
llage
Bas
apur
74.0
10.1
22.
88.
5378
.36
A8Vi
llage
Kur
ekup
pa80
.05.
281.
34.
1882
.43
A9Vi
llage
Kud
utin
i76
.03.
747.
80.
9586
.59
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u95
.01.
790.
52.
2795
.01
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5
Sl
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AAQ
–C9
8(A
)
Expe
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Ad
ditio
nal
GLC
s fo
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pans
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from
12
to 1
8MTP
A(B
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Fugi
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emis
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s du
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hand
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& tr
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(C)
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emis
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s du
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Pip
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nvey
or P
roje
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)
Cum
ulat
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AAQ
(A+
B+C-
D)
A1Vi
llage
Tal
ur46
.01.
950.
051.
2546
.75
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
56.0
2.80
0.14
1.32
57.6
2A3
Villa
ge V
addu
53.0
3.72
0.17
5.03
51.8
6A4
Villa
ge T
oran
agal
lu51
.02.
951.
515.
7849
.68
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur54
.02.
640.
350.
3256
.67
A6Vi
llage
Gad
ignu
r49
.02.
540.
090.
451
.23
A7Vi
llage
Bas
apur
49.0
3.20
0.67
2.06
50.8
1A8
Villa
ge K
urek
uppa
45.0
2.20
0.32
1.01
46.5
1A9
Villa
ge K
udut
ini
49.0
1.23
1.89
0.23
51.8
9A1
0Vi
llage
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alu
59.0
0.63
0.12
0.55
59.2
0
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Sl
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AAQ
loca
tion
Base
line
AAQ
–C9
8(A
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itio
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GLC
s fo
r ex
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ion
from
12
to 1
8MTP
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)
Cum
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AAQ
(A+
B)
A1Vi
llage
Tal
ur28
.19.
1537
.25
A2Vi
llage
Vid
ya N
agar
26.1
811
.43
37.6
1A3
Villa
ge V
addu
25.6
814
.75
40.4
3A4
Villa
ge T
oran
agal
lu32
.76
10.8
743
.63
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur26
.14
9.64
35.7
8A6
Villa
ge G
adig
nur
23.7
89.
9533
.73
A7Vi
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Bas
apur
26.2
512
.00
38.2
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32.1
0A9
Villa
ge K
udut
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27.0
26.
2233
.24
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u19
.61
3.71
23.3
2N
Ox
Sl
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AAQ
loca
tion
Base
line
AAQ
–C9
8(A
)
Expe
cted
Add
ition
al
GLC
s fo
r ex
pans
ion
from
12
to 1
8MTP
A(B
)
Cum
ulat
ive
AAQ
(A+
B)
A1Vi
llage
Tal
ur20
.02
6.27
26.2
9A2
Villa
ge V
idya
Nag
ar21
.62
8.62
30.2
4A3
Villa
ge V
addu
25.4
29.
3934
.81
A4Vi
llage
Tor
anag
allu
21.3
17.
7029
.01
A5Vi
llage
Sul
tanp
ur26
.32
10.3
636
.68
A6Vi
llage
Gad
ignu
r24
.53
7.76
32.2
9A7
Villa
ge B
asap
ur21
.32
7.89
29.2
1A8
Villa
ge K
urek
uppa
22.1
5.22
27.3
2A9
Villa
ge K
udut
ini
19.3
15.
0524
.36
A10
Villa
ge K
odal
u19
.87
3.73
23.6
0Co
ncen
tratio
ns a
re in
μg/
m3 a
nd o
f 24
hour
s av
erag
ing
time
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From the above tables, it can be observed that after implementation of the pipe conveyor project, a significant improvement in ambient air quality of the surrounding areas is anticipated. Even after the proposed expansion of steel plant from 12 MTPA to 16 MTPA and subsequently to 18 MTPA, the resultant AAQ levels shall be within the prescribed limits of NAAQS.
Moreover, a positive impact on AAQ is predicted at 18 MTPA as compared to emissions at 16 MTPA stage for SO2 emissions due to reduction in pollution loads by installation of Pellet plant in place of sinter plant.
f) Proposed Mitigation measures
In order to mitigate air pollution, following measures have been proposed in the upcoming units as given in Table 4.8 below.
Table 4.8 : Air Pollution Control Measures proposed in upcoming units SN. Unit Details of APC Design Limit1. Raw Material
Handling SystemCovered conveyorsDFDSDE system for material transfer points
PM <30 mg/Nm3
2. Sinter Plant Process Flue gas cleaning using MEROS Technology.Stock House dedustingSinter cooler DE systemHigh-Efficiency Multi slit Burner in Ignition FurnaceSinter Cooler Sensible Heat Recovery Optimization of water addition in sinter Raw mixUse of cleaned mix gas as fuel
PM10 <10 mg/Nm3
SO2 <200 mg/Nm3
NOx <150 mg/Nm3
3. Pellet Plant Process Flue gas cleaningCentralized dedusting systemWaste heat utilization in flue gas for green ball pre-heatingUse of purified mixed gas as fuelUse of cleaned mix gas as fuelInstallation of Low NOx burners
PM10 <10 mg/Nm3
SO2 <200 mg/Nm3
NOx <150 mg/Nm3
4. Coke Ovens Charging emissions control by SUPRECO technology Pushing emissions controlCDQWaste heat recoveryUse of purified Mixed gas for under firingCO Gas DesulphurizationLow NOx burners
PM10 <50 mg/Nm3
SO2 <500 mg/Nm3
NOx <500 mg/Nm3
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SN. Unit Details of APC Design Limit5. Blast Furnace Cast House Dedusting
Stock House dedustingPM10 <30 mg/Nm3
6. Steel Melting Shops
Secondary emission controlInstallation of Dog Houses
PM10 <30 mg/Nm3
7. RMP Kilns Process Flue gas cleaningInstallation of Low NOx burners
PM10 <30 mg/Nm3
8. Rolling Mills Use of purified mixed gas as fuelInstallation of Low NOx burners
PM10 <30 mg/Nm3
SO2 <30 mg/Nm3
NOx <75 mg/Nm3
9. CPP Boilers Process Flue gas cleaningInstallation of FGD systemInstallation of Low NOx burners
PM10 <30 mg/Nm3
SO2 <100 mg/Nm3
NOx <100 mg/Nm3
In addition to above, additional pollution control measures which are being implemented in all the existing units of the steel plant shall further bring down the pollution load from the plant operation. Details of the same were provided in Chapter 2.
g) Performance of environment control equipment
The environment control equipment are intended to mitigate the emissions and discharge of pollutants to the receiving bodies. It is also intended that these operate continuously, perform as per their design so that the emission levels are maintained at the lowest levels. Although, there are no reported incidents of any disaster leading to loss of life or property due to the failure of the pollution control equipment, it is necessary to evaluate the impact on the emissions and discharges in case of malfunctioning of these critical equipment so that suitable action can be taken in time. The following section evaluates the worst case scenario in terms of the impact on the environment in case of failure of the pollution control systems.
The air pollution control systems considered in the expansion phase are the following: a. Electrostatic precipitators b. Bag Filters c. Scrubbers
a. Electrostatic precipitators: The electrostatic precipitators works on the principle of % reduction and is very sensitive to variation in the inlet dust loading. The ESPs in the expansion phase are designed to meet a stringent norm of 30 mg/Nm3 in normal conditions and 50 mg/Nm3 in case of failure of one field (N-1). The possible scenario of failures are:
a. Power failure to the ID fan of the ESP b. Failure of one electrical field
The ESPs are proposed in the following areas:
Sinter Plant & Pellet Plant: The ESPs are installed in the waste gases generated in the agglomeration process and are integral with the plant operations. In case of power failure, the complete plant will come to a standstill condition. Since the ESPs are
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designed to meet 50 mg/Nm3 even in case of failure of a field, the emissions will be minimal.
BF Cast House and Stock House: The ESPs are installed for dedusting of the shop level. These ESPs are designed to limit the outlet dust content to < 30 mg/Nm3 with one field not in operation. In case of power failure, the fugitive dust inside the shop area will start increasing requiring immediate shutdown of all plant operations. In case of failure of a field, the ESPs are designed to meet <50 mg/Nm3. Therefore, the increase in emissions will be minimal.
BOF shop: The ESPs are installed to clean the crude gases from the Converter so that the LD gas can be used as a fuel. These ESPs are also designed to limit the outlet dust content to < 50 mg/Nm3 with one field not in operation. Further, since the LD gas is recovered and used as a fuel after mixing with BF gas, the failure of a field has no impact on the environment. On the other hand, the power failure will lead to stoppage of the whole BOF operation and suitable actions will be taken for a smooth shut down.
b. Bag Filters: Bag filters work on a principle of filtration of dust over a fabric and are not sensitive to variation in the inlet dust loading. However, in case of failure of some bags, the dirty gas can bypass the bags and dust emission can take place through the chimney. The bag filters are also designed to comply a limit of 30 mg/Nm3, so that even in case of failure of bags, the emission level of 50 mg/Nm3 can be met. However the failure of the bags is a gradual process and can be easily detected during regular inspection. The bag filters are the main air pollution control equipment in the expansion phase and some of the critical ones are given below:
SMS FE system: This bag filter with a capacity of 4.4 MNm3/hr is the largest installation catering to the complete SMS-2 shop. All secondary emissions from the shop are collected and treated in the bag filter. In case of power failure, there will be considerable fugitive dust emissions in the SMS area, requiring smooth shut down of all the BOF converters. Considering the importance of this system, the ID fan and systems have been provided with two feeders so that even in case of failure of one field, this system will continue to operate.
BF GCP: The bag filter is provided to clean the crude gas from the blast furnace so that it can be used as a fuel in the furnaces. This bag filter is integral part of the BF gas system. In case of failure, the blast furnace will go for a smooth shut down. In case of failure of bags, the dust content in the clean BFG increase and has no impact on the environment
Coke Ovens: The bag filters are installed for controlling Coal charging emissions, Coke pushing emission control and CDQ. In case of power failure, the fugitive emissions will take place from the respective operations. In case of failure of bags, there is no impact on the environment.
Other areas: The bag filters are installed in RMHS to control fugitive dust emissions during material handling. These are non-critical and have no impact on the environment.
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c. Scrubbers: The scrubbers operate on the principle of inertial impaction where the dust particles are settled by water spray. The scrubbers were important and are now being replaced by bag filters due to improved performance. The only application in the expansion phase is the scrubber planned in the desulphurization of Coke oven gas and Flue Gas Desulphurization in CPP, wherein the sulphur is recovered as elemental sulphur. The scrubber is an integral part of the gas cleaning system. The scrubber and its associated systems have large buffering capacity and the degradation is noticed during daily analysis and corrective action can be planned. However, in case of power failure, smooth shut down of the plants will be initiated.
A summary of all such possible scenario and their impact is given in the Table 4.9below.
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4.6.2 Water Environment
a. Impacts
Water environment may be affected by industries in different ways depending upon the type of industries. The water environment may be surface or ground water or both. Water environment may be affected by the industry due to drawal of water, discharge of polluted water / waste water, and by contaminated leachate from land disposal / dumping of solid waste.
Impact on Water resources - JSW Steel receives the make-up water from two sources, viz Tungabhadra Dam (32 MGD through pipeline of 35 KM) and Alamatti dam (40 MGD through a pipeline of 178 Km). This allocation of a total of 3,30,000 m3/day was obtained during the expansion of the steel plant from 4.0 MTPA to 10.0 MTPA.
Water Consumption for the plant at 18 MTPA is estimated to be 3,01,000 m3/day. This also includes water requirement for all subsidiary companies viz – JSW Energy Ltd, JSW Cement Ltd, JSW Paint Ltd, etc. The estimated maximum specific water consumption is around 2.7 m3/T of steel production. After the proposed expansion to 18 MTPA, no additional allocation was sought. The existing water allocation is sufficient to meet the expansion up to 18 MTPA stage.
Also, no abstraction of groundwater is envisaged for the proposed activities. Thus, no negative impact on existing water regime (ground water as well as surface water) is envisaged.
Impact due to Waste Water generation - In an integrated Steel plant, wastewater may be generated from different units / shops. Overall approximately 75% of water used is for heat transfer. Accordingly, a considerable portion of water supplied is lost by evaporation. Evaporation losses include slag quenching at blast furnaces and basic oxygen furnaces, Coke quenching, spray chamber cooling at casters and evaporation in cooling towers. However, wastewater discharges from any plant mainly depend upon the water usage, and type of use.
Wastewater discharges from an integrated steel plant can be broadly divided into two parts. Non-contact water discharges and contact water discharges. Water is used in a series of heat exchangers in coke oven gas treatment, blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, and rolling operations and boilers. This non-contact water is generally contaminated with high dissolved solids comprising of salts of calcium and magnesium which were originally present in the raw / feed water. Due to repeated re-circulation and high temperature concentration of these salts starts to built up necessitating bleeding off of some part of circulating water. Water is also used for contact cooling e.g quenching, Coke oven gas treatment, slag handling etc. This contact water discharges may be contaminated with different pollutants and needs to be treated prior to discharges.
a) Coke Oven & By Product Plant
Waste waters are generated from the coke oven & by product plant as waste ammonia liquor from moisture contaminated in the charged coal, steam used in distilling
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ammonia from the waste liquor, light oil recovery and other processes. Wastewaters are contaminated with oil & grease, ammonia, cyanides, thiocyanates, and phenols.
Further whatever wastewater is generated from the Coke Oven & By Product Plant area is collected and transported through pipeline to a wastewater treatment plant (BOD Plant). The wastewater after treatment is meeting the statutory norms for discharge of treated effluent but instead of discharging it outside, the wastewater is used for plantation and as such no water pollution is anticipated.
b) Sinter Plant
Wastewater may be generate in Sinter plant if wet scrubbers are used for pollution control facilities. However in this project dry ESPs are used in the sinter plant for pollution control, which does not generate any effluent. Further the water requirement/ consumption in sinter plant is very less and no water is required for process purposes and as such no wastewater is generated from the process.
c) Pellet Plant
In pellet making process, all input materials shall be received either in form of fines or crushed to suitable size by dry grinding & crushing process. However, a limited amount of water shall be required for mixing and balling, equipment cooling circuit and dust suppression systems. No water shall be used in the process. Also, the water requirement shall be fulfilled by recycling of treated wastewater of existing plant.
d) Blast Furnace
Blast furnace requires a considerable quantity of water, mainly for direct contact water used in the gas coolers / wet scrubbers which cleans the blast furnace gas. This water is treated in settling tank / clarifier for removal of suspended solids and the overflows are recycled to the gas scrubbers.
Only the final blow down from the re circulated systems are being discharged. The blow down water will be used in dust suppression and thus no adverse impact is anticipated.
e) Steel Making and Primary Refining
The water requirement for BOF is not significant. The wastewater generated from Gas Cleaning Plant will be contaminated only with particulate matter and will be pumped to a sludge pond. Further any bleed off water from cooling circuit will be used for slag cooling and as such no wastewater is anticipated to be generated from cooling water circuit. Thus no adverse impact on water environment is anticipated.
f) Secondary Refining Facilities: Ladle Furnace
The other water usages indicated are mainly for refining and casting operations. The refining operation except vacuum degassing does not generates any effluent.
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g) Continuous Casting Facilities and Rolling Mills
Continuous Caster usually requires water for cooling of different mechanical equipment, and for flushing of mill scale (generated during cutting) down the flume beneath the run-out table. The principal pollutants are suspended solids oil and greases. This will be treated in scale pits for mill scale recovery and oil removal and the treated effluent will be discharged.
h) Wastewater from Other Sources
In addition to the above some additional wastewater may be generated due to floor washings and also from the toilet blocks of the units envisaged during the proposed plant. The sewage generated from the toilet blocks will be very less in quantity and will be taken to the Sewage Treatment Plant and after treatment will be used for green belt development.
Domestic waste water will be treated in Sewage treatment plants. Industrial waste water will be treated in BOD plant of Coke ovens and two RO plants .The permeates recovered from the RO Plants will be reused as make up water replacement while the RO rejects will be reused in slag quenching and dust suppression in RMHS. The treated STP water will be reused for green belt development. No waste water shall be discharged outside the plant.
b. Mitigative Measures Undertaken
The list of existing water pollution control systems are summarized in Table 4.10 below.
Table 4.10 : List of Water Pollution Control Systems Sl.No Unit Treatment
facilities Capacity
1 CRM 1 ETP 129 m3/hr2 CRM 2 ETP 227 m3/hr3 HSM 1 ETP 7000 m3/hr4 HSM 2 ETP 20000 m3/hr5 OBP 2 Tailing thickener 18000 m3/hr6 PP 1 Thickener 1100 m3/hr7 WWP ETP 3000 m3/hr8 BF 1 GCP 650 m3/hr9 BF 2 GCP 650 m3/hr10 BF 3 GCP 1100 m3/hr11 BF 4 GCP 1100 m3/hr12 Corex 1&2 GCP 4400 m3/hr13 CO 3 ETP 95 m3/hr14 CO 4 ETP 120 m3/hr15 SMS 1 GCP 900 m3/hr
16 SMS 2 GCP 1200 m3/hrETP 250 m3/hr
17 SSRP Tailing thickener 1750 m3/hr
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Sl.No Unit Treatment
facilities Capacity
18 RO for SMS1, CRM1, HSM1 & GP1 RO 125 m3/hr
19 RO for CO3 & CO4 RO 250 m3/hr
20 RO for DRI, BOC, SMS3 & GP2 RO 170 m3/hr
21RO for CRM2, SHT STP, VV Nagar STP & HSM2
RO 333 m3/hr
22 RO for WRM2 RO 55 m3/hr
23 RO for JSW Energy Ltd RO 300 m3/hr
It is estimated that about 1000 m3/h of waste water and blow down water will be generated in the proposed expansion to 18 MTPA stage. This wastewater will be treated in the following units: - A 300 m3/h ZLD Plant at Coke ovens to treat treated waste water from BOD Plant
to achieve zero liquid discharge. - Two RO Plants to recover RO permeate, each of 500 m3/h, one near OBP and
another near SMS-4. The RO rejects will be used in slag quenching and dust suppression in RMHS.
In addition to above, various water treatment and conservation measures like ZLD,MBR, MBBR, SMS gas cleaning using CO2 injection, etc have already been implemented by JSW in the existing plant. The same shall also be extended for the upcoming facilities. Details of these existing facilities was provided in Chapter 2. Effluent flow chart of JSW at 18 MTPA stage is attached as Annexure 4.1.6
4.6.3 Noise Environment
a. Impacts on Noise Levels
The plant and machinery inside the proposed units are sources of noise. Generally, this noise is generated due to-
1. High speed blowers of the furnaces 2. Grinding Crushers and screens
The noise levels of these equipment and machinery are in the range of 90-100 dB(A). As such acoustic enclosures, hoods, laggings and screens are provided in such areas to the extent possible so that the sound pressure level in working areas are restricted below 85 dB(A). The resultant noise levels due to operation were estimated as per the procedure described in Clause 4.5.3. In this case the noise at source has been considered to be 85 dB(A).
Noise at source during construction was considered to be 90 dB(A). It was inferred that day time resultant ambient noise levels during construction would remain within
Standard TOR point 7(iv)
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the limits. However construction work will take place only during day time whereas the new units will work during night also. The estimated resultant noise levels during night due to operation of the expansion units are given in Table 4.11.
Table 4.11 : Estimated Resultant Noise Levels at Nearby Receptors at Night Due to Operation
Sl. No.
Stn. Code Location Distance from
Project Site (km)Night Time Leq Noise
Level in dB(A)Resultant Leq Noise
Level in dB(A)1. N1 Village Talur 7.76 45.9 45.962. N2 Village Vidyanagar 4.9 38.2 39.003. N3 Village Vaddu 5.0 43.1 43.364. N4 Village Toranagallu 0.8 39.8 47.715. N5 Village Sultanpur 3.75 38.7 39.856. N6 Village Gadiganur 9.43 35.6 36.017. N7 Village Basapur 4.45 46.4 46.568. N8 Village Kurekuppa 4.37 39.2 39.999. N9 Village Kudutini 7.60 39.2 39.4810. N10 Village Kodalu 5.87 48.8 48.85
From the above table it can be seen that at almost all the receptors, the increase in night time noise levels due to operation of the expansion units will be negligible. Only at Toranagallu, which is located very close to the proposed site of the expansion, the increase in noise levels would be significant. It should be noted that the above increase in noise levels does not consider attenuation by buildings, structures and vegetation. Therefore in reality the actual increase in noise levels will be less than the above values.
Whenever this is not practicable, administrative and personnel protection measures like provision of rotation of workers to minimize exposure time as well as provision of ear muffs to workers exposed to high noise areas are envisaged.
The predicted incremental noise levels due to proposed upcoming units is also shown in Figure 4.6.
Fig. 4.5 - Isophones of incremental Noise levels due to upcoming new units
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b. Noise Pollution Control Measures
Various measures proposed to reduce noise pollution include reduction of noise at source, provision of acoustic lagging for the equipment and suction side silencers, vibration isolators, selection of low noise equipment, isolation of noisy equipment from working personnel. In some areas where due to technological process, it is not feasible to bring down the noise level within acceptable limits of 85 dBA (at 1 m from source), personnel working in these areas will be provided with noise reduction aid such as ear muffs/ ear plugs and also the duration of exposure of the personnel will be limited as per the norms. The following measures will be undertaken:
Technological Measures
Plugging leakages in high-pressure gas/air pipelines. Reducing vibration of high speed rotating machines by regular monitoring of vibration and taking necessary steps. Design of absorber system for the shipping office and pulpit operator's cabin. Noise absorber systems in pump houses. Noise level at 1m from equipment will be limited to 85 dB (A). The fans and ductwork will be designed for minimum vibration. Maximum allowable vibration level shall be as per VDI – 2056 guidelines. All the equipment in different new units and in units where capacity expansion is taking place will be designed/operated in such a way that the noise level shall not exceed 80 dB (A).
Management Measures
In a steel plant, with a variety of noise producing equipment, it may not be practicable to take technological control measures at all the places. In such cases the following administrative measures shall be taken:
Un-manned high noise zone will be marked as "High Noise Zone". In shops where measures are not feasible, attempts shall be made to provide operators with soundproof enclosure to operate the system. The Workers exposed to high noise level will be provided with protection devices like ear muffs as per present practice and will be advised to use them regularly, while at work. Ambient noise level around the plant is well within the norms and the conditions will be the same even after proposed project. In existing steel plant units the noise sources are mostly high pressure compressors, exhausters, turbines leaking gas/air pipelines. In shops where measures are not feasible, attempts shall be made to provide operators with sound proof enclosure to operate the system. In a steel plant, with a variety of noise producing equipment, it may not be practicable to take technological control measures at all the places. In such cases the following administrative measures shall be taken. All workers will be regularly checked up medically for any noise related health problem and if detected, they will be provided with alternative duty.
Over and above all these, trees and shrubs of substantial widths will be planted to achieve
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sound attenuating effect. The trees and shrubs already planted inside plant and in the township have already shown that noise level in the township is within norms.
4.6.4 Solid and Hazardous Wastes7
Integrated steel plants generate solid wastes, some of which are hazardous while others are non-hazardous. Almost all of these wastes are reused / re-utilised, some within the facilities itself and some in other units. But there do remain some solid waste which are left un-utilised. Wastes are also generated during operation / maintenance / annual maintenance of other units / shops etc., which mostly are:
Flue dust from Pollution control equipment Waste Refractory materials Waste lubricant / oil etc. Waste Lead – Acid Batteries
The activities proposed in the expansion programme will lead to an increase in the waste generation also. The generation quantity along with the reuse / recycle and Action plan for disposal of the solid waste is also presented in Table 4.5. The proposed expansion is from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA, however, in future all the units from 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA shall be contributing in solid waste generation in future. The same is represented in the Table 4.12 below. MoUs regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste are attached as Annexure 4.2.
Standard TOR point 7(vii) and 7(viii)
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el P
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from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
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, Kar
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Gen
erat
ion
& U
tiliz
atio
n of
Sol
id W
aste
s at
pre
sent
and
futu
re
Sl.
No.
Type
of W
aste
Gen
erat
ion
(TPD
)In
crea
se fr
om12
-18
MTP
A(T
PD)
Mod
e of
Util
izat
ion/
Dis
posa
l12
MTP
A16
MTP
A18
MTP
A
Blas
t Fur
nace
(BF
)
1Bl
ast F
urna
ce A
ir Co
oled
Sl
ag90
014
4515
8968
9Fo
r Roa
d m
akin
g pu
rpos
e as
a s
ub b
ase
mat
eria
l. Cu
rren
tly it
is u
sed
for b
und
cons
truct
ion.
2Bl
ast F
urna
ce G
ranu
late
d sla
g10
000
1507
016
570
6570
Sellin
g to
Cem
ent M
akin
g Pl
ants
and
as
slag
sand
, an
alte
rnat
e of
rive
r san
d.3
Blas
t Fur
nace
Flu
e Du
st60
074
381
721
7Re
-use
d in
was
te to
wea
lth to
reco
ver F
e &
C4
Blas
t Fur
nace
Slu
dge
180
248
272
92
5Bl
ast f
urna
ce b
ag fi
lter
dust
300
372
409
109
Reus
ed in
micr
o pe
llet p
lant
, fur
ther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
COR
EX
6Co
rex
Slag
(Dry
Pit
Slag
)15
015
015
00
For R
oad
mak
ing
purp
ose
as a
sub
bas
e m
ater
ial.
Curre
ntly
it is
use
d fo
r bun
d co
nstru
ctio
n.
7Co
rex
Gran
ulat
ed s
lag
1600
1600
1600
0Se
lling
to C
emen
t Mak
ing
Plan
ts a
nd a
s sla
g sa
nd,
an a
ltern
ate
of ri
ver s
and.
8Co
rex
Coal
Dry
ing
Plan
t Co
al D
ust
270
270
270
0Re
-use
d in
Bla
st F
urna
ce fo
r Pul
veriz
ed C
oal
Inje
ctio
n (P
CI).
9Co
rex
GCP
Slud
ge26
026
026
00
Re-u
sed
in w
aste
to w
ealth
to re
cove
r Fe
& C
10Co
rex
class
ifier
slu
dge
5050
500
Reus
ed in
micr
o pe
llet p
lant
, fur
ther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
11Co
rex
bag
hous
e du
st15
1515
0D
irec
t Red
uced
Iro
n (D
RI)
12DR
I slu
dge
234
234
234
0
Re-u
sed
in b
ase
mix
furth
er to
Sin
ter p
lant
.13
Prod
uct f
ines
150
150
150
0
14Ox
ide
fines
240
240
240
0
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Type
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aste
Gen
erat
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(TPD
)In
crea
se fr
om12
-18
MTP
A(T
PD)
Mod
e of
Util
izat
ion/
Dis
posa
l12
MTP
A16
MTP
A18
MTP
A
Stee
l Mel
ting
Sho
p –
1,2
& 4
(BO
F)
15Fu
me
Extra
ctio
n Sy
stem
(FES
) Du
st45
6067
22Re
-use
d in
micr
o pe
llet p
lant
furth
er to
sin
ter m
akin
g
16M
ill Sc
ale
108
144
160
52Us
ed fo
r mill
scal
e br
ique
tting
for f
urth
er u
se in
BOF
as
coo
lant
17GC
P slu
dge
660
877
979
319
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
18La
dle
Furn
ace(
LF) S
lag
600
797
890
290
19BO
F sla
g70
0095
0510
688
3688
Used
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt, b
last
furn
ace
and
sinte
r as
sou
rce
of fl
ux, a
s sc
rap
in B
OF a
nd b
und
cons
truct
ion
Stee
l Mel
ting
Sho
p -3
(EA
F&
ZPF
)
20Fu
me
Extra
ctio
n Sy
stem
(FES
) Du
st60
118
118
58Us
ed in
mill
scal
e br
ique
tting
pla
nt fu
rther
in S
MS
21EA
F/ZP
Fsla
g12
0023
9723
9711
97Us
ed a
s sc
rap
in B
OF a
nd F
or R
oad
mak
ing
purp
ose
as a
sub
bas
e m
ater
ial &
for m
akin
g su
b ba
se o
f In
ter p
lant
railw
ay n
etw
ork.
22La
dle
Furn
ace(
LF) S
lag
8014
814
868
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
23M
ill sc
ale
1020
2010
Used
for m
ill sc
ale
briq
uetti
ng fo
r fur
ther
use
in B
OF
as c
oola
nt24
Com
bust
ion
Cham
ber
Dust
2550
5025
Hot
Str
ip M
ill-1
,2 &
3 25
Mill
Scal
e45
063
170
025
0Us
ed fo
r mill
scal
e br
ique
tting
for f
urth
er u
se in
BOF
as
coo
lant
26Sl
udge
2026
299
Wir
e R
od m
ills
27M
ill sc
ale
3069
6939
Used
for m
ill sc
ale
briq
uetti
ng fo
r fur
ther
use
in B
OF
as c
oola
nt
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A(T
PD)
Mod
e of
Util
izat
ion/
Dis
posa
l12
MTP
A16
MTP
A18
MTP
A
28Sl
udge
37
74
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
Bar
rod
mill
s
29M
ill sc
ale
5050
102
52Us
ed fo
r mill
scal
e br
ique
tting
for f
urth
er u
se in
BOF
as
coo
lant
30slu
dge
66
82
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
Lim
e ca
lcin
atio
ns P
lant
s31
Dolo
(Dol
ime)
Fin
es12
028
828
816
8Re
-use
d in
CRM
, Cor
ex, a
nd S
inte
r Pla
nt.
32Li
me
Fine
s27
048
048
021
0
33Ba
g ho
use
Fine
s (L
ime/
Dolo
dus
t)12
018
018
060
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
Ref
ract
ory:
34Us
ed R
efra
ctor
y Br
icks
170
170
170
0So
ld to
aut
horiz
ed re
cycle
r35
Refra
ctor
y Du
st11
011
011
00
Used
in b
und
cons
truct
ion
Cold
Rol
ling
Mill
(CR
M-1
,2&
3)
36Ir
on O
xide
from
Acid
Re
gene
ratio
n Pl
ant(A
RP)
6060
8828
Re-u
sed
in M
ill Sc
ale
Briq
uetti
ng P
lant
& P
P-2.
37Gr
indi
ng S
ludg
e10
1015
5Re
-use
d in
Sin
ter p
lant
/ Se
lling
to A
utho
rized
Re
cycle
rs /
Re-p
roce
ssor
s.
38M
agne
tic S
epar
ator
Sl
udge
88
113
Burn
ing
in In
ciner
ator
39Zi
nc d
ross
88
2416
Sellin
g to
Aut
horiz
ed R
ecyc
lers
/Re
proc
esso
r
40Ef
fluen
t Tre
atm
ent P
lant
(E
TP) S
ludg
e15
1523
8Re
-use
d in
micr
o pe
llet p
lant
furth
er to
sin
ter m
akin
g
Coke
Ove
ns41
CDQ
dust
110
241
241
131
Re-u
sed
in m
icro
pelle
t pla
nt fu
rther
to s
inte
r mak
ing
42Co
ke b
reez
e20
052
652
632
6Re
-use
d in
sin
ter m
akin
g
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MTP
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Pla
nt 1
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MW
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at
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-18
MTP
A(T
PD)
Mod
e of
Util
izat
ion/
Dis
posa
l12
MTP
A16
MTP
A18
MTP
A
43Ta
r32
576
776
744
2So
ld44
Deca
nter
tank
slu
dge
1.5
33
2Re
used
in c
oke
oven
45BO
D slu
dge
2.5
66
3Ca
ptiv
e Po
wer
Pla
nts
46Bo
ttom
Ash
1733
3315
Used
for b
ricks
man
ufac
turin
g47
Fly
Ash
8616
316
377
Sold
to C
emen
t Mak
ing
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The hazardous wastes estimated to be generated at 18 MTPA stage and their utilization is presented in Table 4.13 below.
Table 4.13 : Hazardous Wastes Generation & Utilization at present and future
Sl.No Category Unit Quantity (per Annum) Proposed disposal12 MTPA 16 MTPA 18 MTPA
1 Used oil MT 49 65 73 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
2 Waste oil MT 319 426 479 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
3 Oil soaked cotton waste MT 38 50 57 Incinerate
4 Waste pickled liquor MT 120166 160221 180248 Reprocessing own
5 Acid residue MT 327157 436209 490735 To be treated in ETP6 Alkali Residue MT 1188701 1584934 1783051 To be treated in ETP
7 Decanter tank sludge MT 551 735 827 Used back in Coke
oven8 ETP Sludge MT 3726 4968 5589 Used back in PP9 Impure sulphur MT 145 193 217 Disposed to TSDF
10 Oil & grease skimming residue MT 1296 1728 1944 Incinerate
11Filter & filter
material having organic compound
MT 23 30 34 Incinerate
12 Ash from incinerator MT 272 362 407 used in bund
13 Discarded plastics containers MT 32 42 48 Disposed to auth.
Reprocessor
14 Discarded MS containers MT 257 342 385 Disposed to auth.
Reprocessor
15 Used Batteries Nos 1160 1547 1740 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
16 BOD sludge MT 1219 1626 1829 Used back in Coke oven
17 ZLD salt MT 336 448 504 Disposed to TSDF18 Chrome sludge MT 98 131 147 Disposed to TSDF
19 Zinc dross MT 930 1240 1395 Disposed to auth. Reprocessor
Mitigation Measures
All attempts shall be made to achieve 100% waste utilization from the existing 79% utilization by implementing various waste utilization schemes for all possible types of wastes generated within the plant.
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State of the art technologies like Micro Pellet Plant, Mill Scale Briquetting plant, Slag Sand plant, PS Balls, Steam box technology etc. have already been installed. Same shall be extended for the future units also. All hazardous wastes to be disposed in secured landfill, incinerated, reprocessed or sold to authorized parties as per statutory norms.
Municipal Solid Wastes
Municipal Waste of 22 TPD generated from the Townships and Plant. It Includes both Wet and Dry Waste. To handle the municipal Waste the following Facilities are provided.
1. Bio Gas plant of 1 TPD provided at Vidyanagar Township 2. Biogas Plant of 1 TPD center near OPJC center. 3. Biogas plant of 6 TPD near OPJC center 4. Composting at Vidyanagar. 5. MSW plant of 10 TPD to produce RDF
Bio-medical Wastes
M/s Sanjeevani Hospital is 250 bedded Multispecialty hospital which caters the Health services of JSW Complex and for the surrounding villages. The domestic sewage generated there is treated in 3.0 MLD STP of Shankar Hill town. The Bio medical Waste is disposed to Authorised Bio medical Waste Processor M/S Suryakant Environmental Technologies, Bellary.
4.6.5 Ecological environment
Impacts
The proposed expansion activities shall be taking place within existing plant complex. Hence, there is no forest area within the project site. Some of the impacts identified due to operation of the project are enlisted below:
The fauna of the project site and the impact zone comprises of common small species. The impacts of the project will be manifested over a few hundred m radius area around the project site. Thus the impacts on wild-life will be confined more or less to this area and is not expected to have significant impact on the overall ecology of the area. Emissions from plant operation may affect the natural vegetation around the proposed plant. The threshold limit for continuous exposure of SO2 on plants is about 50 μg/m3
and that for NOx is 100 μg/m3 (Env. Engg., Chapter 7 by H. S. Peavy, D. R. Rowe, G.T. Chobanoglous. Mc.Graw-Hill Book Co.1986). The level of air pollutants due to operation of the present project will be much below the above said level, and as such it is expected that the natural vegetation in the area will not be affected. So, as far as agriculture crops are concerned, as they will remain in the field for three to six months only, the impact on the same is also not anticipated.
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Mitigation Measures
The proposed expansion activities are taking place within existing JSW steel plant premises and all care will be taken to avoid tree felling / clearance of vegetation until absolutely necessary. All technological measures to minimise air emissions, generation of effluents (including contaminated storm water) and noise generation have beenincorporated in the design of the proposed plant.An elaborate green belt / cover is envisaged within and around the plant to ameliorate the fugitive emissions and noise from the operation of the proposed plant. The proposed project is designed for maximum re-circulation and no effluent will be allowed to be discharged out of plant premises. Effluents generated at the project water will be treated and treated effluents will be re-used and recycled within the steel plant itself. Thus, there will be no impact on the ecological components of surface water bodies in the area. Overall the ecological features of the study area will hardly be affected due to the proposed plant.
Mitigation Measures for Reducing Impacts on Faunal Species
Direct Disturbance: A tall masonry boundary wall has been erected all around the site so that no large animals can enter the project site. Further, a green belt erected all around the plant area will further reduce the impact of direct disturbance by attenuating fugitive emissions and noise. Noise: The maximum noise generation at the expansion project site will be about 85 dB(A). The nearest plant boundary is ~500 m from expansion site.During day-time, ambient noise levels will increase by only about 2.5 dB(A) over and above the existing noise levels that too without any attenuation. In reality, the actual increase would have been much less due to attenuation by the Steel Plant’s green belt. Animals will not be affected by the slight increase in day time noise levels on account of the proposed expansion units. At night there may be significant increase in noise levels at the nearest village Toranagallu which is ~0.8 km from the site. The resultant noise levels may exceed the maximum permissible limits for “Residential Areas” by a small margin. The fauna of Toranagallu comprises only of species found in human settlements which are habituated to relatively high noise. These animals will not be affected by the increased noise levels. Rural areas are at a distance from the proposed site of the expansion units. The activities at the expansion units are not expected to affect the prevailing noise levels in these areas i.e. no effect on animals in rural areas and forests. Strong Light during Night: In order to avoid disturbance to the fauna in the nearby areas, it is proposed that all the light posts erected along the boundary wall will face inwards and downwards (with reflectors facing the plant and downwards), so that the light does not spread outside the plant boundary.
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EL L
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pans
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from
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MTP
A to
18
MTP
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Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
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orks
, Tor
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, Bel
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, Kar
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Tabl
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14 :
Sum
mar
y M
atri
x of
Pre
dict
ed I
mpa
cts,
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
and
Expe
cted
Res
idua
l Im
pact
s S n
Envi
ronm
enta
l As
pect
Pote
ntia
l im
pact
sM
itig
atio
n m
easu
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Expe
cted
Resi
dual
Im
pact
s/
Rem
arks
Dur
ing
Cons
truc
tion
Phas
e1.
Air q
ualit
yFu
gitiv
e du
st e
miss
ions
from
Ope
n sit
e co
nstru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es li
ke
Oper
atio
n of
hea
vy v
ehicl
es
exca
vatio
n, d
umpi
ng o
f ear
th
mat
eria
ls et
c.Ge
nera
tion
of P
M, S
O 2, N
Ox &
CO
due
to O
pera
tion
of h
eavy
ve
hicle
s &
cons
truct
ion
mac
hine
ry
Prop
er a
nd p
rior p
lann
ing,
app
ropr
iate
se
quen
cing
and
sche
dulin
g of
all
maj
or
cons
truct
ion
activ
ities
Co
nstru
ctio
n m
ater
ials
will
be s
tore
d in
cov
ered
w
areh
ouse
s or
enc
lose
d sp
aces
Follo
win
g St
ringe
nt c
onst
ruct
ion
mat
eria
l ha
ndlin
g / o
verh
aulin
g pr
oced
ures
Use
of c
over
ed tr
ucks
Regu
lar w
ater
spr
inkl
ing
at v
ulne
rabl
e ar
eas
of
cons
truct
ion
site
and
road
sLo
w e
miss
ion
cons
truct
ion
equi
pmen
t, ve
hicle
s &
DG s
ets
will
be u
sed
Regu
lar m
aint
enan
ce o
f Veh
icles
and
mac
hine
ries
to c
onfo
rm to
CPC
B st
anda
rds
Mon
itorin
g of
air
qual
ity a
t reg
ular
inte
rval
s
Activ
ities
con
fined
with
in b
ound
ary
of e
xist
ing
plan
t pre
mise
s, a
nd
fugi
tive
dust
not
ant
icipa
ted
to
spre
ad b
eyon
d pl
ant a
rea.
So,
im
pact
will
be c
onfin
ed w
ithin
co
nstru
ctio
n sit
e an
d w
ill be
te
mpo
rary
. Im
plem
enta
tion
of d
ust c
ontro
l m
easu
res
will
ensu
re im
pact
of
dust
em
issio
ns w
ill be
und
er
cont
rol.
2.No
ise le
vels
Incr
ease
in n
oise
leve
ls du
e to
Op
erat
ion
of c
onst
ruct
ion
No w
orke
r sha
ll be
exp
osed
to n
oise
leve
ls >
85
dB(A
) for
a d
urat
ion
of >
8 ho
urs/
day
with
out
hear
ing
prot
ectio
n.
Incr
ease
d no
ise le
vels
may
lead
to
tem
pora
ry h
earin
g lo
ss d
ue to
long
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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cts
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igat
ion
mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
kseq
uipm
ent &
Veh
icula
r tra
ffic
for
carry
ing
cons
truct
ion
mat
eria
lPP
E lik
e ea
rplu
gs, e
arm
uffs
etc
. will
be p
rovid
edto
con
stru
ctio
n pe
rson
nel e
xpos
ed to
hig
h no
ise
area
s.
hour
exp
osur
e du
ring
the
cons
truct
ion
perio
d.
3.Su
rface
and
Grou
ndw
ater
In
crea
se in
sus
pend
ed s
olid
s fro
m
Stor
m w
ater
run -
offs
dur
ing
heav
y ra
in c
arry
ing
loos
e so
il/
cons
truct
ion
mat
eria
l fro
m s
iteGr
ound
Wat
er D
eple
tion
due
to
Use
of g
roun
dwat
er fo
r co
nstru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es
Stor
m w
ater
dra
inag
e sy
stem
with
sed
imen
t tra
ps fo
r arr
estin
g th
e sil
t / s
edim
ent l
oad
All w
asha
ble
cons
truct
ion
mat
eria
l will
be s
tore
d un
der s
heds
or e
nclo
sed
spac
e to
pre
vent
sp
illage
into
the
drai
nage
net
wor
kSe
dim
ent t
raps
& s
torm
wat
er d
rain
age
netw
ork
will
be p
erio
dica
lly c
lean
ed b
efor
e m
onso
on
seas
on
No la
rge
scal
e le
vellin
g &
exca
vatio
n is
requ
ired
for p
ropo
sed
activ
ities
. Also
, sto
rm-w
ater
dra
ins
equi
pped
with
cat
ch p
its w
ill re
duce
the
susp
ende
d so
lid
cont
ent o
f sto
rm w
ater
run -
offs
.No
gro
undw
ater
will
be u
sed
durin
g co
nstru
ctio
n ph
ase.
Thu
s,
no n
egat
ive
impa
ct a
ntici
pate
d.4.
Soil
qual
itySo
il Co
ntam
inat
ion
due
to S
olid
w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
durin
g co
nstru
ctio
nTo
p So
il er
osio
n du
e to
Lar
ge
scal
e ex
cava
tion
at s
ite
Cons
truct
ion
was
te g
ener
ated
will
be d
ispos
ed b
y us
e fo
r lev
ellin
g of
pre
-iden
tifie
d lo
w ly
ing
area
s w
ithin
the
plan
t.
All c
onst
ruct
ion
was
te g
ener
ated
w
ill be
reus
ed/u
sed
for l
evel
ling
of
low
lyin
g ar
eas
with
in th
e pl
ant.
Th
us, t
he im
pact
will
be lo
calis
ed
only
with
in th
e pr
e -id
entif
ied
area
s w
ithin
the
plan
t.5.
Carry
ing
capa
city
of P
ublic
road
sIn
crea
se in
veh
icula
rtra
ffic
due
to
Heav
y ve
hicle
mov
emen
t dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
phas
e
Truc
k m
ovem
ent w
ill be
regu
late
d, e
spec
ially
du
ring
dayt
ime.
Adeq
uate
par
king
facil
ity is
alre
ady
avai
labl
e w
ithin
JSW
Ste
el p
lant
are
a an
d th
e sa
me
will
be
optim
ised
for a
ccom
mod
atin
g in
crea
sed
truck
s du
ring
cons
truct
ion.
~17
truc
ks p
er d
ay o
ver a
co
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod
of 3
6m
onth
s w
ill be
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
phas
e,
whi
ch is
with
in th
e as
simila
tive
capa
city
of e
xist
ing
road
.
6.He
alth
of
wor
kers
Resp
irato
ry is
sues
due
to
inha
latio
n of
dus
t gen
erat
ed
durin
g co
nstru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es.
Impl
emen
tatio
n of
EHS
pro
cedu
res
as a
co
nditi
on o
f con
tract
all
cont
ract
ors
and
subc
ontra
ctor
s;
Impl
emen
tatio
n of
Dus
t su
ppre
ssio
n m
easu
res
will
redu
ce
the
amou
nt o
f con
stru
ctio
n du
st
gene
rate
d.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ticip
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cts
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igat
ion
mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksPe
riodi
cal H
&S tr
aini
ng w
ill be
con
duct
ed fo
r all
cons
truct
ion
staf
f, in
cludi
ng tr
aini
ng o
n go
od
hous
ekee
ping
, cle
an-u
p of
deb
ris a
nd s
pills
, and
w
orki
ng in
con
fined
spa
ces
and
at h
eigh
t.Pr
ovid
ing
mas
ks to
Con
stru
ctio
n w
orke
rsD
urin
g O
pera
tion
Phas
e1.
Air q
ualit
yFu
gitiv
e em
issio
ns a
re m
ostly
co
nfin
ed to
limite
d di
stan
ce fr
om
the
sour
ce. H
owev
er, i
t may
sp
read
bey
ond
plan
t bou
ndar
y es
pecia
lly d
urin
g gu
sty
win
ds.
Stac
k em
issio
ns h
ave
the
pote
ntia
l to
impa
ct fa
r dist
ance
s fro
m th
e pl
ant.
Due
to v
ehicu
lar t
raffi
c du
ring
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
n th
ere
can
be a
n in
crea
se o
n am
bien
t co
ncen
tratio
ns in
nea
rby
hum
an
settl
emen
ts.
New
sin
ter P
lant
M
EROS
sche
me
for o
ff ga
s cle
anin
g in
sin
ter p
lant
s Pr
oces
s Ce
ntra
lized
ESP
bas
ed D
e -du
stin
g sy
stem
to c
ater
to
all
mat
eria
l tra
nsfe
r poi
nts.
Si
nter
Coo
ler
with
Sen
sible
Was
te H
eat
Reco
very
sy
stem
New
Pel
let p
lant
Hi
gh e
fficie
ncy
ESP
alon
g w
ith b
ag f
ilter
s to
lim
it th
e PM
con
cent
ratio
n Ce
ntra
lised
De-
dust
ing
syst
em w
ith E
SP
Dust
su
ppre
ssio
n co
nsist
ing
of w
ater
spr
ayin
g fa
ciliti
es, m
echa
nica
l ga
s cle
anin
g eq
uipm
ent,
dust
re
cycle
arra
ngem
ent a
nd e
xhau
st s
tack
Exha
ust g
as fr
om d
ryin
g an
d gr
indi
ng s
yste
m w
ill be
cle
aned
usin
g fa
ns,
duct
ings
, su
ctio
n ho
ods,
cy
clone
s, b
ag fi
lters
, ESP
s et
c.
Blas
t Fur
nace
Bag
filte
r bas
ed d
ry g
as c
lean
ing
plan
t (GC
P).
Due
to th
e pr
opos
ed u
nits
afte
r ex
pans
ion
to 1
8 M
TPA,
ther
e is
a po
ssib
ility
of in
crea
se o
f GLC
s of
24
hr r
ange
from
1.7
3to
10.
25g/
m3
incr
ease
of P
M10
,1.2
3to
7.
08g/
m3
incr
ease
of P
M2.
5 an
d 3.
71to
14.
14g/
m3
in c
ase
of
SO2
and
3.29
to 1
3.93
g/m
3fo
r N O
x ov
er a
nd a
bove
the
ambi
ent
conc
entra
tions
. Th
e cu
mul
ativ
e im
pact
due
to P
M10
Emiss
ions
at
som
e st
atio
ns a
re e
xcee
ding
the
ambi
ent a
ir qu
ality
nor
ms.
How
ever
, due
to in
stal
latio
n of
Pi
pe C
onve
yor,
ther
e w
ill be
a
signi
fican
t red
uctio
n in
PM
leve
ls an
d Re
sulta
nt c
umul
ativ
e em
issio
ns s
hall
be w
ithin
AAQ
No
rms.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ticip
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igat
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sEx
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edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksES
P ba
sed
de-d
ustin
gsy
stem
for
cas
t ho
use
and
stoc
k ho
use.
BF B
ack
Pres
sure
rec
over
y an
d St
ove
was
te g
as
heat
reco
very
sys
tem
.
Stee
l Mel
ting
Shop
: Se
cond
ary
emiss
ion
cont
rol s
yste
m in
SM
S.Ba
g fil
ter b
ased
dry
gas
cle
anin
g pl
ant (
GCP)
.Fu
me
extra
ctio
n (F
E) d
evice
s fo
r LF.
Cont
rol o
f fug
itive
em
issio
ns
Plai
n w
ater
ty
pe
dust
su
ppre
ssio
n sy
stem
s co
nsist
ing
of w
ater
sprin
kling
syst
ems a
re p
rovi
ded
all a
roun
d th
e ra
w m
ater
ial s
tock
pile
s to
sup
pres
s fu
gitiv
e du
st.
In e
nclo
sed
spac
es,
dust
ext
ract
ion
& fil
tratio
n sy
stem
s an
d du
st s
uppr
essio
n sy
stem
s sh
all
be
inst
alle
d.In
stal
ling
Pipe
Con
veyo
r sys
tem
for t
rans
porta
tion
of ir
on o
re fi
nes
from
Kum
aras
wam
y, S
ushi
l Nag
ar
& ot
her b
lock
s to
ste
el p
lant
Win
d cu
rtain
s of
abo
ut 3
.5 k
m le
ngth
for c
oal y
ard
2.No
ise le
vels
The
noise
leve
ls of
equ
ipm
ent a
nd
mac
hine
ry a
re in
the
ran
ge o
f 90-
100
dB(A
).Th
is m
ay
lead
to
in
crea
se
in
ambi
ent n
oise
leve
ls in
and
aro
und
the
plan
t bou
ndar
y.
Desig
n of
abs
orbe
r sys
tem
for t
he s
hift
offic
e an
d pu
lpit
oper
ator
's ca
bin.
Noise
abs
orbe
r sys
tem
s in
pum
p ho
uses
.No
ise le
vel a
t 1m
from
equ
ipm
ent w
ill be
lim
ited
to
85 d
B (A
).
Mai
n no
ise g
ener
atin
g so
urce
s ar
e m
uch
away
from
the
boun
dary
.Th
e re
siden
tial l
ocal
ities
> 5
00m
fro
m b
ound
ary.
Th
e pr
edict
ed in
crem
enta
l noi
se
leve
ls du
e to
pro
pose
d un
its
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
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MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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igat
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mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksTh
e fa
ns
and
duct
wor
k w
ill be
de
signe
d fo
r m
inim
um v
ibra
tion.
All
the
equi
pmen
t in
diff
eren
t ne
w u
nits
and
in
units
whe
re c
apac
ity e
xpan
sion
is ta
king
pla
ce w
ill be
des
igne
d/ o
pera
ted
such
tha
t th
e no
ise le
vel
shal
l not
exc
eed
85 d
B (A
). PP
Es
such
as
ea
r m
uffs
w
ill be
pr
ovid
ed
to
pers
onne
l wor
king
in h
igh
noise
zon
es.
with
out c
onsid
erin
g th
e at
tenu
atio
n fa
ctor
sho
ws
very
m
argi
nal i
ncre
ase
on th
e am
bien
t no
ise le
vels.
Gr
een
belt
deve
lope
d al
ong
the
boun
dary
will
atte
nuat
e th
e no
ise
leve
ls fu
rther
.
3.W
ater
en
viro
nmen
tA
cons
ider
able
por
tion
of w
ater
su
pplie
d is
lost
by
evap
orat
ion.
Ev
apor
atio
n lo
sses
inclu
de s
lag
quen
chin
g at
bla
st fu
rnac
es a
nd
basic
oxy
gen
furn
aces
, Cok
e qu
ench
ing,
spr
ay c
ham
ber c
oolin
g at
cas
ters
and
eva
pora
tion
in
cool
ing
tow
ers.
Wat
er is
use
d in
a s
erie
s of
hea
t ex
chan
gers
in c
oke
oven
gas
tre
atm
ent,
blas
t fur
nace
s, b
asic
oxyg
en fu
rnac
es, a
nd ro
lling
oper
atio
ns a
nd b
oile
rs. T
his
non-
cont
act w
ater
is g
ener
ally
cont
amin
ated
with
hig
h di
ssol
ved
solid
s co
mpr
ising
of s
alts
of
calci
um a
nd m
agne
sium
whi
ch
wer
e or
igin
ally
pre
sent
in th
e ra
w
/ fee
d w
ater
.
Exte
nsiv
e re
cycli
ng &
wat
er re
use
is en
visa
ged
in
the
pres
ent p
ropo
sal,
whi
ch w
ill en
sure
no
addi
tiona
l fre
sh d
raw
l of w
ater
is re
quire
d.Ex
istin
g w
aste
wat
er tr
eatm
ent a
nd Z
LD F
acilit
ies
shal
l be
suffi
cient
to h
andl
e ad
ditio
nal w
aste
w
ater
gen
erat
ion.
Dedi
cate
d Se
wag
e tre
atm
ent p
lant
for t
reat
ing
sew
age
and
reus
ing
for i
ndus
trial
pur
pose
s.A
300
m3 /
h ZL
D Pl
ant i
s pr
opos
ed a
t Cok
e ov
ens
to tr
eatt
reat
ed w
aste
wat
er fr
om B
OD P
lant
to
achi
eve
zero
liqu
id d
ischa
rge.
Tw
o 50
0 m
3 /h
RO P
lant
s to
reco
ver R
O pe
rmea
teha
ve a
lso b
een
prop
osed
, one
nea
r OBP
and
an
othe
r nea
r SM
S-4.
The
RO
reje
cts
will
be u
sed
in s
lag
quen
chin
g an
d du
st s
uppr
essio
n in
RM
HS.
No a
dditi
onal
wat
er w
ithdr
awal
is
envi
sage
d fo
r the
pro
pose
d ex
pans
ion
plan
apa
rt fro
m th
e ex
istin
g al
loca
tion
of 3
,30,
000
m3 /
day.
Thu
s no
impa
ct o
n w
ater
re
sour
ces
is en
visa
ged
due
to
surfa
ce w
ater
use
by
prop
osed
un
its.
ZLD
syst
emha
sbe
enim
plem
ente
d in
the
exist
ing
plan
t to
com
plet
ely
treat
and
recy
cle a
ll w
aste
wat
erfo
r use
with
in th
e pl
ant.
The
prop
osed
new
facil
ities
hav
eal
sobe
en e
nvisa
ged
with
“Zer
o Li
quid
Disc
harg
e” c
once
pt. S
o, a
ll ef
fluen
t gen
erat
ed fr
om th
ese
units
will
be tr
eate
d an
d re
used
w
ithin
the
plan
t for
sec
onda
ry
uses
.
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EL L
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EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
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A to
18
MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
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orks
, Tor
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, Bel
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, Kar
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cts
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igat
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mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksDu
e to
repe
ated
re-c
ircul
atio
n an
d hi
gh te
mpe
ratu
re c
once
ntra
tion
of
thes
e sa
lts s
tarts
to b
uilt
up
nece
ssita
ting
blee
ding
off
of s
ome
part
of c
ircul
atin
g w
ater
.W
ater
is a
lso u
sed
for c
onta
ct
cool
ing
e.g
quen
chin
g, C
oke
oven
ga
s tre
atm
ent,
slag
hand
ling
etc.
Th
is co
ntac
t wat
er d
ischa
rges
m
ay b
e co
ntam
inat
ed w
ith
diffe
rent
pol
luta
nts
and
need
s to
be
trea
ted
prio
r to
disc
harg
es.
It is
estim
ated
that
abo
ut 1
000
m3/
h of
was
te w
ater
and
blo
w
dow
n w
ater
will
be g
ener
ated
in
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n to
18
MTP
A st
age
No a
bstra
ctio
n of
gro
undw
ater
is
envi
sage
d fo
r the
pro
pose
d ac
tiviti
es. T
hus,
no
nega
tive
impa
ct o
n ex
istin
g gr
ound
wat
er
regi
me.
Exist
ing
and
new
pro
pose
d ra
inw
ater
har
vest
ing
sche
mes
will
assis
t in
impr
ovem
ent o
f the
ov
eral
l gro
undw
ater
regi
me.
4.So
lid W
aste
Inte
grat
ed s
teel
pla
nts
gene
rate
so
lid w
aste
s, s
ome
of w
hich
are
ha
zard
ous
whi
le o
ther
s ar
e no
n-ha
zard
ous.
Th
e w
aste
disp
osal
are
a ar
ound
an
y in
dust
ry is
one
of t
he m
ajor
fa
ctor
s fo
r det
erio
ratin
g gr
ound
w
ater
qua
lity
& So
il qu
ality
. Th
e ac
tiviti
es p
ropo
sed
in th
e ex
pans
ion
prog
ram
me
will
lead
to
JSW
is
taki
ng a
ll in
itiat
ives
for
achi
evin
g 10
0%
utiliz
atio
n of
solid
was
tes g
ener
ated
from
the
plan
t.St
ate
of th
e ar
t tec
hnol
ogie
s lik
e M
icro
Pelle
t Pla
nt,
Mill
Scal
e Br
ique
tting
pla
nt,
Slag
San
d pl
ant,
PS
Balls
, Ste
am b
ox te
chno
logy
etc
. hav
e al
read
y be
en
inst
alle
d. S
ame
shal
l be
exte
nded
for
the
fut
ure
units
also
.
Maj
orpo
rtion
of s
olid
was
te
gene
rate
d fro
m th
e pl
ant s
hall
be
reus
ed/s
old.
Haza
rdou
s w
aste
s ge
nera
ted
from
th
e pl
ant a
re b
eing
disp
osed
in
secu
red
land
fills
or s
old
to
auth
orize
d re
cycle
rs.
TCL P
extra
cts
of B
F sla
g, S
MS
slag
and
sludg
es s
how
s w
ell b
elow
the
limits
spe
cifie
d in
Haz
ardo
us a
nd
othe
r Was
tes
Rule
s.
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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igat
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mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksan
incr
ease
in th
e w
aste
ge
nera
tion
also
.
5.Ec
olog
yTh
e fa
una
of th
e pr
ojec
t site
and
th
e im
pact
zon
e co
mpr
ises
of
com
mon
sm
all s
pecie
s. T
he
impa
cts
of th
e pr
ojec
t will
be
man
ifest
ed o
ver a
few
hun
dred
m
radi
us a
rea
arou
nd th
e pr
ojec
t sit
e. T
hus
the
impa
cts
on w
ild-li
fe
will
be c
onfin
ed m
ore
or le
ss to
th
is ar
ea a
nd is
not
exp
ecte
d to
ha
ve s
igni
fican
t im
pact
on
the
over
all e
colo
gy o
f the
are
a.Em
issio
ns fr
om p
lant
ope
ratio
n m
ay a
ffect
the
natu
ral v
eget
atio
n ar
ound
the
prop
osed
pla
nt.
The
thre
shol
d lim
it fo
r con
tinuo
us
expo
sure
of S
O 2on
pla
nts
is ab
out 5
0 μg
/m3
and
that
for N
Ox
is 10
0 μg
/m3 .
The
leve
l of a
ir po
lluta
nts
due
to o
pera
tion
of th
e pr
esen
t pro
ject
will
be m
uch
belo
w th
e ab
ove
said
leve
l, an
d as
su
ch it
is e
xpec
ted
that
the
natu
ral v
eget
atio
n in
the
area
will
not b
e af
fect
ed.
All t
echn
olog
ical m
easu
res
to m
inim
ise a
ir em
issio
ns, g
ener
atio
n of
effl
uent
s (in
cludi
ng
cont
amin
ated
sto
rm w
ater
) and
noi
se g
ener
atio
n ha
ve b
een
inco
rpor
ated
in th
e de
sign
of th
e pr
opos
ed u
nits
. An
ela
bora
te g
reen
bel
t / c
over
is e
nvisa
ged
with
in a
nd a
roun
d th
e pl
ant t
o am
elio
rate
the
fugi
tive
emiss
ions
and
noi
se fr
om th
e op
erat
ion
of th
e pl
ant.
Exist
ing
gree
n be
lt &
plan
tatio
ns d
evel
oped
ove
r 22
50ac
res.
Ad
ditio
nal,
434
acre
s of
pla
ntat
ions
has
bee
n ca
rried
out
in th
e ne
arby
are
as b
y Fo
rest
De
partm
ent
Furth
er g
reen
belt
is be
ing
deve
lope
dar
ound
the
plan
t bou
ndar
y an
d ar
eas
with
in th
e pl
ant.
The
proj
ect a
rea
is a
vaca
nt a
rea
whi
ch w
as
earli
er u
sed
for d
umpi
ng o
f soi
l & d
ebris
ge
nera
ted
durin
g le
vellin
g th
e ar
ea d
urin
g in
itial
co
nstru
ctio
n of
the
stee
l pla
nt. D
ue to
low
rain
fall
and
poor
soi
l qua
lity
the
vege
tatio
n is
rath
er
spar
se a
nd c
ompr
ises
mos
tly o
f xer
ophy
tic
spec
ies
Expa
nsio
n ac
tiviti
es a
re ta
king
pl
ace
with
in in
dust
rial l
and
of
exist
ing
plan
t com
plex
. No
addi
tiona
l lan
d is
requ
ired.
No e
fflue
nts
will
be d
ischa
rged
fro
m th
e pr
opos
ed u
nits
. Thu
s no
ne
gativ
e im
pact
on
ecol
ogy
due
to
rele
ase
of p
ollu
tant
s.
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EL L
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pans
ion
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tegr
ated
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el P
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A to
18
MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
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yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
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allu
, Bel
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, Kar
nata
ka
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cts
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igat
ion
mea
sure
sEx
pect
edRe
sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksAg
ricul
ture
cro
ps w
ill re
mai
n in
th
e fie
ld fo
r thr
ee to
six
mon
ths
only
, the
impa
ct o
n th
e sa
me
is al
so n
ot a
ntici
pate
d.6.
Socio
Eco
nom
icTh
ere
will
not b
e an
y ne
gativ
eim
pact
on
the
socia
l eco
nom
ic co
nditi
ons
in th
e st
udy
area
.JS
Wex
ecut
es v
ario
us a
ctiv
ities
as
part
of it
s CS
R co
mm
itmen
t for
im
prov
emen
t and
sup
port
of
educ
atio
n in
the
area
.Ad
ditio
nally
, JSW
shal
l exe
cute
CE
R ac
tiviti
es id
entif
ied
base
d on
Ne
ed b
ased
soc
ial i
mpa
ct
asse
ssm
ent s
tudy
and
Pub
lic
Hear
ing
issue
s.
Activ
ities
as
part
of C
ER &
for P
H Is
sues
-Up
grad
atio
n of
facil
ities
at S
anje
evan
i Hos
pita
lFa
ce
lift
and
impr
ove
the
facil
ities
of
th
e An
ganw
adie
s in
DIZ
villa
ges
Impr
ovin
g th
e ex
istin
g 8
Gove
rnm
ent S
choo
ls in
to
mod
el s
choo
lsDe
velo
pmen
t of
Gr
eene
ry
arou
nd
Sulta
npur
a vi
llage
Deve
lopm
ent o
f Gre
ener
y in
sur
roun
ding
villa
ges
Inst
alla
tion
of C
AAQM
S st
atio
n at
Sul
tanp
ura
Exca
vatio
n of
far
m p
onds
in
farm
er’s
field
s fo
r irr
igat
ion
requ
irem
ents
JSW
is n
ot g
oing
to c
ause
any
da
mag
e to
the
exist
ing
agric
ultu
ral
situa
tion
by it
s ex
pans
ion
proj
ect.
Inst
ead,
it is
like
ly to
pro
vide
the
farm
ers
with
sup
plem
enta
ry
inco
me.
This
Proj
ect h
as p
ositi
ve im
pact
on
patte
rn o
f dem
and.
JSW
has
ver
y st
rong
pos
itive
em
ploy
men
t and
inco
me
effe
cts.
Ther
e is
a po
ssib
ility
of in
crea
se in
in
dust
rializ
atio
n in
the
vicin
ity o
f th
e pl
ant.
This
is lik
ely
to b
ring
mor
e sk
ill di
vers
ifica
tion
amon
g lo
cal p
eopl
e.Th
is ex
pans
ion
proj
ect h
as s
trong
po
sitiv
e im
pact
on
raisi
ng a
vera
ge
c ons
umpt
ion
and
also
inco
me
thro
ugh
mul
tiplie
r effe
ct.
The
CSR
activ
ities
of J
SW w
ill ha
ve
very
stro
ng p
ositi
ve im
pact
on
the
socia
l and
eco
nom
ic co
nditi
on o
f th
e pe
ople
of t
he s
tudy
are
a
JSW
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EL L
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of In
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ated
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from
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A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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sEx
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sidu
al I
mpa
cts
/R
emar
ksJS
W h
as p
ositi
ve im
pact
on
heal
th
situa
tion
of th
e lo
cal p
eopl
e th
roug
h de
velo
pmen
t of t
he a
rea.
JSW
has
sig
nific
ant p
ositi
ve im
pact
on
com
mun
ity d
evel
opm
ent
activ
ities
of t
he p
roje
ct w
hich
are
lik
ely
to b
ring
hand
ful o
f ben
efits
to
the
peop
le o
f the
stu
dy a
rea.
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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4.7 ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
The potential environmental consequences can be either avoided or minimized in terms of size, scope and duration. It is based on the recognition that minimizing the environmental impact of an activity primarily entails managing the environmental consequence(s) of those activities by either avoiding them in the first place or by mitigating them to as low as reasonably practical. That is, any event will have an impact of some sort on the natural, social or economic aspects of the environment within which it occurs. However, the severity of the impact(s) depends on the extent to which the consequences to the environment can be eliminated or minimised. Therefore, the environmental consequences of each event can be either avoided or mitigated with proper management.
To ameliorate the adverse impacts of the project and for scientific development of the local environment, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is necessary. This has been worked out based on present environmental conditions, environmental impact appraisal and environmental prediction. The EMP has been made for formulation, implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after commissioning of the project taking into consideration of the following:
4.7.1 Rain water Harvesting 8
The Rainwater harvesting is the simple collection or storing of water that runs off from roof tops, parks, roads, open grounds, etc. through modern techniques from the areas where the rain falls. It is as far the best possible way to conserve water. This water run off can be either stored or recharged into the ground water. The general slope of the total plant area is from south towards north. At northern boundary of the plant, three guard ponds are provided. The guard ponds serve as treated water reservoirs. The engineered storm water drainage system leads the rain water to the guard ponds. Thus the surface run-offs are collected and used to augment the plant’s raw water supply, thus reducing the dependence on allocated water.
Storm water coming from the southern side of the plant boundary towards plant gets collected in the Raw water reservoir. Since the raw water pond’s bottom is earthen, it also serve to artificially recharge the ground water table. Details of the existing structures is given in Table 4.15 below.
Table 4.15 : Details of the existing Rainwater Harvesting structures
Slno
Reservoir name Area (Acres)
Capacity(m3)
Location
1 Raw water pond-1+2 265.36 6000000 Vidyanagar Township2 Raw water Pond-3 719 33900000 Outside the plant3 Guard Pond-1 11.84 125000 VV Nagar4 Guard Pond-2 4.5 100000 Inside the plant5 Guard Pond-3 2.1 30000 Inside the plant6 Vidyanagar lake 5 60000 Vidyanagar
While developing the Plant General Layout for expansion units, it will be ensured that rain water is harvested/recharged. Run-off water from the administrative building roofs will be
Standard TOR point 7(x)
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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collected and stored for future use. A preliminary scheme of proposed rainwater harvesting facility is indicated in Fig. 4.7.
Fig. 4.6 - Scheme for Rainwater harvesting structures from Roof Tops
Recharge may be defined as the process of augmenting the groundwater table by providing artificial infiltration techniques which will reduce the excess surface run off and increase the storitivity of the soil. Since, the ground water level inside and around the plant boundary is high, the ground water recharging inside the boundary is not feasible. However, JSW is partnership with ICRISAT is providing Rainwater Harvesting structures along with other projects in the nearby villages. Details of the same are provided in the following paragraphs.
4.7.2 Rural Watershed Management
The JSW foundation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is working in 26 villages around their steel factory in Tornagallu in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, sanitation and women empowerment. JSW Foundation and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are working together to improve rural livelihoods through an integrated watershed development program. Four villages in Sandur taluk of Bellary district in Karnataka covering 8000 ha were selected in consultation with the community for the JSW–ICRISAT watershed. The overall goal was to establish a model site of learning in low-rainfall zones to demonstrate the potential of rain fed agriculture by adopting an integrated water resource management approach. Science-led interventions, including soil test-based fertilizer application and rainwater harvesting were adopted in the watershed villages with active participation of the community.
The potential sites for rainwater harvesting were identified by village level committee. Based on the technical evaluation of ICRISAT, low cost rain water harvesting structures such as farm ponds, mini percolation tanks, check walls, loose boulder dams, check dams, gully plugs, etc were suggested for implementation to the watershed committee.182 nos of small and big rainwater harvesting structures have been constructed. The structures have created a storage capacity of 45,000 m3. The structures were very effective in improving groundwater levels, ranging from 1.0 m –1.5 m. These groundwater levels were sustained even during low rainfall periods. The Ex-situ rainwater harvesting structure full with rainwater in watershed village are shown in Figure 4.8.
Shed Top View
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Fig. 4.7 - Ex-situ rainwater harvesting structure full with rainwater in watershed village
A significant change in groundwater status was observed due to various water harvesting structures, which can be explained from the number of functioning wells, months of drying, depth of bore well, and subsequently, area brought under irrigation. The density of wells marginally increased from 1.1 per household to 1.2 per household.
Non-availability of water for irrigation during the critical stages was the major growth inhibitor in rain fed agriculture; hence, the role of watershed interventions is very critical in rainfed agriculture. The watershed intervention brought phenomenal changes in groundwater availability in the region by facilitating assured irrigation during the critical stages. Months taken for drying up of wells was significantly increased to 3.7 months from 2.3 months in a year, which means the functioning of wells was improved by 61% across the four villages. This improvement in assured irrigation might have encouraged the farmers from subsistence farming to commercial farming.
A true reflection of impact due to watershed interventions was change in irrigated area. Importantly, sizeable amount of area has been brought under irrigation owing to availability and access to groundwater, which was possible mainly through water harvesting structures. The area under irrigation per household was doubled in Joga village where as in other villages the area brought under irrigation was increased from 30% to 50%.
4.7.3 House Keeping
Proper housekeeping is the key to proper environmental management. This creates proper working environment for the work force and safe working conditions. JSW has taken up a massive drive for improving the house keeping conditions. Initial results have been encouraging. However efforts are on to improve the condition further. The following are a few examples:
Regular cleaning of plant roads to avoid accumulation of dust/garbage Regular cleaning of shop floors Endeavouring to keep all dedusting systems in perfect conditions Keeping ventilation systems of premises in perfect working order to avoid accumulation of dust on equipment inside the pressurized room. The air filters must be regularly cleaned. Keeping air conditioning plants in perfect running conditions for control/ instrumentation rooms.
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Raw materials spilled from the conveyors at the junction houses will be recovered and put back on the conveyors / raw material handling system. The Materials Management Department will undertake an exercise for identifying / inventorying all condemned equipment (including vehicles, wagons, machinery etc.) steel structural, wire ropes etc. inside the plant. Of these, the ferrous material will be salvaged / recovered and utilized in the plant (as scrap in the Steel Melting Shop). The non-utilisable scrap will be auctioned off. Encouraging gardening inside steel plant units and in township. Maintaining adequate green belts inside and along the plant for not only suppression of noise and pollutant transportation but also aesthetics. Proper functioning of pollution control systems to minimize dust fall on plant and outside areas. Proper control of fugitive dust from sources inside plant including open stockyards. Avoiding accumulation and dumping of wastes and damaged equipment and items anywhere inside the plant affecting aesthetics. Developing a positive outlook in the employees for keeping the work place, both in factory, office or laboratory, clean and well maintained. Maintaining hygienic conditions in areas like canteens, near drinking water sources and toilets.
4.7.4 Green Belt Development 9
Green belt, is an important sink for air pollutants, it also absorbs noise. Enhancing green cover not only mitigates pollutants but also improves the ecological conditions / aesthetics and reduces the adversities of extreme weather conditions. Trees also have major long-term impacts on soil quality and the ground water table. By using suitable plant species, green belts can be developed in strategic zones to provide protection from emitted pollutants and noise.
Plant species suitable for green belts should not only be able to flourish in the area but must also have rapid growth rate, evergreen habit, large crown volume and small / pendulous leaves with smooth surfaces. All these traits are difficult to get in a single species. Therefore a combination of these is sought while selecting trees for green belt.
The green belt should be planted close to the source or to the area to be protected to optimize the attenuation within physical limitations.
The green belt / cover will serve the following purposes:
Compensate the damage to vegetation due to setting up and operation of the proposed plant expansion. Prevent the spread of fugitive dust generated due to project and allied activities. Attenuate noise generated by the project. Reduce soil erosion Help stabilise the slope of project site. Increases green cover and improve aesthetics.
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Provide habitat to small reptiles (garden lizards, geckos, agamid lizards), mammals (squirrels, shrews) and birds
a) Existing Green Cover / Plantation
JSW have already developed green cover / plantation in strategic locations. However, additional green cover has been planned for the coming years. As has been mentioned earlier (in Chapter 2), at present green belt and plantations cover 2250 acres (i.e. 29%) of the total plant area. Additional, 434 acres of plantations has been carried out in the nearby areas by Forest Department making a total of 34.6 %.
JSW has developed extensive plantations in its plant, township and in nearby villages. As of May 2021, JSW has planted a total of 17,76,667 no. of trees. The details of existing plantation and proposed plan for upcoming expansion project is given in Table 4.16.
Table 4.16 : - Cumulative Plantation carried out by JSW in last few years and future plan
Description Within Plant Adjoining Hillock
Plantation
Total
EC 16 MTPA Area (Acre) 2250 434 2684
No of Trees (Nos)
17,76,667 40,400 18,17,067
% of Plant Area
29 5.6 34.6
16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
Area (Acre) 2.5 0 2.5
No of Trees (Nos)
1000 near Slag Dump + 42500 (Gap filling plantation over Sunrise Hillock area)
2,23,000 (Gap filling plantation over 434 acre)
2,66,500
% of Plant Area
~0.1 0 ~0.1
At 18 MTPA Area (Acre) 2252.5 434 2686.5
No of Trees 18,20,167 2,63,400 20,83,567% of Plant Area
29.1 5.6 34.7
JSW has dedicated Horticulture department having experts in developing green belt. The plantation have been selected on the basis of soil quality, place of plantation, chances of survival, commercial value (timber value, ornamental value, etc.), etc. The list of plantations carried out in 2018-19 in peripheral villages are listed in Table 4.17.
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Table 4.17 : Type and number of species planted Sl.No.
Location Area of Greenery(Acres)
Species
1 SINTER PLANT 1& PELLET PLANT 1 20.48 GulmoharCopper pod treeBahumia JacarandaCassurinaDalbergia SisooFicus spp.NeemThespisia polplenaAcaciaSpathidiaAshokaErithrina IndicaGliricidia maculatlInga dulilaraEucalyptusTecoma grandisMango & pomegranateGuava SapotaSapotaCustrad appleBerFigLimeTamarindPapayaPride of IndiaFountain treeJamunTeakRain treeAlbizzia
2 BENIFICIATION 01 7.413 SOUTH YAR D 75.984 RMHS4MT 10.985 CPP-01 7.296 Bf 01,02, COREX 01,02 36.927 LIME PLANT 4MT & 7MT 10.988 HMPT01 10.279 CENTRAL AVEN UE BOTHSIDE GREENERY 24.2610 CENTRAL AVENUE ROAD CORRIDOR 12.4611 CRM01 12.9912 GLASS HOUSE ,HSM 01& CRS 14.1313 HRD & UTILITY 4.0514 SMS 1& C&E5 14.1315 co 1,2,3,4 33.5716 WRM&BRM 29.2617 HSM 02 15.0518 SMS02 3.6419 REFACTORY SHED & POWER DRIVE 8.7120 JPOCL & BOC CORRIDOR 11.1921 DRI 2.2622 CENTRAL STORE 9.4823 BF 03 & 04, PCM 36.4824 RMHSlOMT 49.125 SINTER PLANT 2,3 &4 34.2226 LIME PLANT 10MT 0.9227 IRON DRIVE 35.0228 RWTP02 2.7129 PELLET PLANT 02 23.530 BHQPLANT 4.2731 AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP 5.932 BENIFICIATION 02 30.933 JSW SERVERFIE LD OUTSIDE CORRIDOR 3234 CRM02 15.3435 SH 40 GREEN BELT 52.5636 MAIN GATE IRON ZONE 8.837 MAIN GATE STEEL ZONE 7.138 FG GATE GREEN BELT 9.139 SOUTH OF OPJC 8.9640 EASTERN YARD GREEN BELT 30.841 NH GREEN BELT CORRIDOR 54.7842 SUNRISE VALLEY HILL AREA 10543 FG GATE LOGISTIC AREA 16.28
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Sl.No.
Location Area of Greenery(Acres)
Species
44 RMHS7MT 27.0345 RWP CORRIDOR 50.6346 MSDS 4,5 CORRIDOR 17.2247 SWML OFFICE 4.0748 TRUCK TERMINAL (4MT) 2.1849 TRUCK TERMINAL (10 MT) 9.6250 GUARD POND-2AREA 10.5351 MSDS 1,2 552 CTL 5,6,7 553 en 5,6 7 SOUTH {WEST OF BATCHING PLANT) 6.554 N2 H2 STORAGE GREEN BELT 355 JSW ENERGY & JPOCL 4056 NORTH HILL OF PAINT PLANT 55.4157 BATCHING PLANT EAST SIDE 1058 CEMENT PLANT SURROUNDING 3059 KANGINHALLA NALLA BOTH SIDES 49.4160 NORTH EAST CORNER HILLS 7261 NORTH EAST CORNER FOOT HILLS 68.562 LAKE VIEW TOWN 18063 SOUTH WEST CORNER HILLS NEAR SPORT INS" 2764 SAFETY ROAD 2.465 EASTERN YARD GREENERY 10.766 BEHIND JSW SERVERFIELD 6.1167 ELECTRICAL STE EL 4MT AREA 12.668 NORTH SIDE OF BRM 02 3.969 EAST OF BP02 15.3770 SOUTH OF AUTOMOB ILE REPAO R SHOP 3.5871 SOUTH OF ENERGY COAL YARO 1.6272 VIDYANAGAR HOUSING 116.6373 VIDYANAGAR HILL AR EA 196.8574 VIDYANAGAR PARK 64.1975 VIJAYNAGAR AIRPORT 21.3876 VVNAGAR 49.4777 SHANKAR HILL TOWN 56.9278 OPJC 14.22
Sub-Total 2250.52 AcresPlantation in the surrounding forest land through
Forest Department 434.00 Acres
Total 2684.52 Acres
As a part of expansion programme, JSW shall plant 9 lakh more trees within plant and outside the plant boundary in the next 5 years.
The areas, which need special attention regarding green belt development in the industrial area, are:
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Around Waste Dumps Along Plant Boundary Avenue Plantation (inside the plant) Around Various Shops Around Office and Other Buildings Stretch of Open Land In and Around Township
b) Selection of Species
The species for plantation have been selected on the basis of soil quality, place of plantation, chances of survival, commercial value (timber value, ornamental value, etc.), etc. It is to be noted that in future only indigenous species {such as Semal (Bombax ceiba), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Baheda (Terminalia belirica), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Banyan (Ficus bengalensis), Druping Ashok (Polyalthia longifolia) etc.} will be planted. These species provide nectar, edible leaves & fruit for birds and animals and Non-Timber Forest Produce which can be harvested by villagers. The saplings for plantation will be procured from the nurseries of the State Forest Department. Mixed plantations will be done keeping optimum spacing between the saplings. The species selected for plantation will be locally growing varieties with fast growth rate and ability to flourish even in poor quality soils. In the plant, higher proportions of Druping Ashok will be planted as this species is highly resistant to pollution and because its branches do not spread out, it can be planted close to each other ( 2 – 2.5 m spacing).
The species suitable for plantation in various areas are given in Table 4.18 below.
Table 4.18 : Species suitable for plantationSpecies Suitable Areas
Acacia nilotica Stretch of Open Land, Around Waste Dumps, Acacia leucophloeaAegle marmelos Stretch of Open Land, In and Around TownshipAlbizzia procera In and Around Township, Around Office and Other
BuildingsAlstonia scholaris Stretch of Open Land, Around Various Shops, In and
Around Township, Around Waste Dumps, Avenue plantation
Azadirachta indica (Neem) Stretch of Open Land, Around Various Shops, In and Around Township, Around Waste Dumps
Bombax ceiba (Semal) Stretch of Open Land, In and Around TownshipBauhinia acuminate Stretch of Open Land, In and Around Township, Around
Office and Other BuildingsButea monospermaCassia fistula Avenue plantation, Around Various Shops, In and Around
Township, Around Office and Other BuildingsDelonix regia Avenue plantation, In and Around Township, Around
Office and Other BuildingsFicus religiosa Stretch of Open Land, Around Various Shops, In and
Around Township, Around Office and Other BuildingsPongamia pinnata Avenue plantation, Around Various Shops, In and Around
Township, Around Office and Other BuildingsPolyalthia longifolia Avenue plantation, Around Various Shops, In and Around
Township, Around Waste Dumps
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Species Suitable AreasSwietenia spp. (Mahogany) Stretch of Open Land, In and Around TownshipTabebuia rosea In and Around Township, Around Office and Other
BuildingsTectona grandis Stretch of Open Land, In and Around TownshipTerminalia arjuna Avenue plantation, In and Around Township
c) Post Plantation Care
Immediately after planting the seedlings, watering will be done. The wastewater discharges from different outfalls will be used for watering the plants during non-monsoon period. Further watering will depend on the rainfall. In the dry seasons watering will be regularly done especially during February to June. Watering of younger saplings will be more frequent. Manuring will be done using organic manure (animal dung, agricultural waste, kitchen waste etc.). Younger saplings will be surrounded with tree guards. Diseased and dead plants will be uprooted and destroyed and replaced by fresh saplings. Growth / health and survival rate of saplings will be regularly monitored and remedial actions will be undertaken as required.
The trees will be watered using the effluent from the sewage treatment plant and treated discharges from plant. Plantation will be manured using sludge from the sewage treatment plant. In addition kitchen waste from the town-ship and plant canteen can be used as manure either after composting or by directly burying the manure at the base of the plants.
d) Phase Wise Green Belt / Cover Development Plan
Green belt will be developed in a phase wise manner right from the construction phase of the proposed project. In the first phase along with the start of the construction activity the plant boundary, the township boundary, around the waste dumps, and the major roads will be planted.
In the second phase the office building area will be planted. In the third phase when all the construction activity is complete plantation will be taken up in the plant area where expansion units are coming up, in stretch of open land around the expansion units and along the roads leading to expansion units.
e) Compensatory afforestation in lieu of trees to be cut from the proposed area10
The main project area is a vacant area which was earlier used for dumping of soil & debris generated during levelling the area during initial construction of the steel plant. The soil dumps had been biologically reclaimed by scattering seeds of Leucaena leucocephala on the soil. Due to low rainfall and poor soil quality the vegetation is rather sparse and comprises mostly of xerophytic species (other than Leucaena leucocephala).
To compensate for the loss in green cover (of about 50 nos of Leucaena leucocephalatrees), around 1000 number of trees shall be planted in vacant areas inside the plant. Species suggested for plantation are Acacia leucocephala, Acacia nilototica, Azadirachta indica, Bombax ceiba, Butea monosperma, Cassia fistula, Ficus
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bengalensis, Ficus religiosa, Polyalthia longifolia, Pongamia pinnata and Tectona grandis. Leucaena leucocephala will not be planted as it is considered to be an invasive species.
Additionally, the upcoming CRM3 has been proposed to be setup over the area of present day VV Nagar township of JSW. The township shall be relocated to other location.
At present, the area is having around 4000 number of trees which will be required to be cut/relocated. In order to compensate for the loss, it has been proposed to provide about 42500 trees for gap filling over the hillocks surrounding the existing Sunrise Valley Township of JSW which is within the acquired land of JSW.
f) Plantation around Slag dump area
During the visit of sub-committee of EAC, it was observed that the slag dump area has poor plantation. JSW have proposed to provide a 5 m with thick strip of green belt on both sides of the roads near the slag dump area. In addition to this, green belt shall also be provided on north side of the dump area on both side of the natural drain passing through the plant as well as both on east and west side of the dump. A total of about 1000 tress shall be planted. Species suggested for plantation around the slag dump are Acacia leucocephala, Acacia nilototica, Azadirachta indica, Pongamia pinnata and Tectona grandis.
The plan for proposed green belt near the slag dump area is shown in Figure 4.9 below.
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Fig. 4.8 – Plan for greenbelt development near slag dump
4.7.5 Biodiversity study and Development of Bio-Diversity Park at Vidyanagar Township11
a. Biodiversity Study
With the commencement of setting up of steel plant, afforestation activities were started in the area. With development of greenery, immigration and establishment of faunal life was also started. Afforestation was also started in 1994 which is still going on. Now oldest trees are nearly 26 years old.
JSW is among the pioneers to sign up and commit to the Indian Business and Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI), an initiative by the Confederation on Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This has helped to not only learn from peers about their efforts to manage biological diversity at their locations, but also to demonstrate to stakeholders the Company’s commitment and efforts towards a sustainable future.
On its residential campuses and factory sites, JSW has sheltered many biodiversity elements in the form of lakes, water bodies, herbal gardens, threatened trees, and sprawling green landscapes. With the vision to contribute to biodiversity conservation, the company has initiated extensive four season biodiversity surveys from 2016 to 2019 wherein, premier research institutes and NGOs like Bombay Natural History Society, People for Environment and other universities were engaged. The outcomes
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of the studies showed a positive impact of JSW Greenery development on the surrounding ecosystem.
Study of Biodiversity of JSW Ltd. 2016-17 with in 5 KM radius of JSW Steel Plant
A biodiversity study titled “Study of Biodiversity of JSW Ltd. 2016-17” was conducted by Dr Satish Kumar Sharma of People for Environment, New Delhi with the following objectives: 1. To map the distribution and diversity of plant and animals groups throughout the
JSW campus and its surroundings. 2. To identify and map zones of natural habitats which are not only representative
but also vital to the continued survival of biodiversity of the campus. 3. To identify and map habitats that have been adversely impacted by invasive
species. 4. To provide baseline data / information on selected groups of plants and animals
with which the ecological health of the campus can be periodically assured / monitored.
5. To study the silvicultural issues of ongoing planting activities of JSW campus.
Study Methodology
Nearly 36 sites were studied in total 17 days in different seasons. Not only day time but night time studies were also conducted to know the facts about night dwelling animals. Primary data were collected during field studies. Secondary data were also scanned from various sources. During study period whole animal and plant spectrum was studied. From non-flowering plants to higher flowering plants from lower non-chordat animals to mammalian taxon, all taxa were studied. Occurrence of various species with their status were recorded. Various silvicultural aspects of afforestation activities were studied in details.
The study confined mainly to JSW Steel Limited and its habitation (zone 1). A border strip (Zone II) about 3 -4 Kms wide was also studied. Though few pockets outside the border strip (Zone II ) have been visited but the findings of Zone III were used for comparison only.
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Findings of the Study
Due to continuous efforts made during last two decades, species spectrum and micro habitat have changed remarkably. During 1997, aquatic birds were not there but now 42 species are confined to zone. At that time four micro-habitats were their but now their number has gone up to 19. Alpha-biodiversity of area has gone upto 804+ species. In near future this number will definitely increase. Similarly, many changes can be seen in the area.
The green belt, developed by JSW Steel Ltd is just like a "Green Island". The big green "Island" is acting and will act as "City lungs" till is exists over here. The green belt will help to reduce the fall out effect and will control noise pollution also. The green belt developed by JSW Steel Ltd will help to decrease the acidity of the air. This situation would be beneficial to agro-ecosystem of the surrounding villages and towns. Since greens are helping to sustain butterflies and bees which will act as pollinators in the agricultural fields. Thus they will help to enhance agricultural production.
The green belt of JSW Steel Ltd. Plant and human habitations will help to improve mental health of employees and all the residents. Thus, this asset will be very helpful to improve the pleasure index to all humans related to JSW Steel Ltd. in any capacity.
The microclimate developed in JSW Steel Ltd. owned area is different from surrounding area. Nearly 4oC low temperature conditions area prevailing inside the "Green Island" than surrounding area. Due to plantations, aridity of soil and air is also low inside green belts then outside areas.
b. Development of Bio-Diversity Park
JSW has expressed to take their conservation efforts further by establishing a Biodiversity Park on its Vijayanagar campus by augmenting existing landscapes, adding complementing thematic parks and wilderness elements, developing marginal, degraded landscapes, lakes, and water bodies by adding new elements for supporting Biodiversity and its conservation. It is desired that the existing and proposed themes and landscape elements are required to be merged to showcase a Biodiversity Park that is not only aesthetically appealing but adequately equipped for creating awareness and supported by well-designed and user-friendly interpretation elements. The major recommendations of the biodiversity study in 5 KM radius is being implemented in field and as a part of the Biodiversity Park.
It has been envisaged to develop large number of themes in the proposed biodiversity park including a core zone or a wilderness zone of native trees, thematic gardens, arboretum, butterfly park ficus grove, Nakshatra Vana , Arboretum, bamboosetum, medicinal plant garden and nursery etc. Photographs of proposed measures are given in Figure 4.10.
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Fig. 4.9 – Photographs of Proposed Measures for Biodiversity park Development
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4.8 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY 4.8.1 Anticipated impacts
The work place is divided in terms of activities e.g. raw material handling, loading, handling of processed raw materials (e.g. calcined lime, coke, sinter, pellets), handling of hot metal and molten slag, processing of metal, handling of finished products and wastes etc. . The principal occupational risks in integrated steel plants are:
Diseases due to dust inhalationExposure to very high temperatures Exposure to very low temperatures (in oxygen plant)Exposure to toxic and / or inflammable gasesWorking in confined spaces where suffocating / toxic / inflammable gases may be presentFire and explosion which may also lead to generation / release of toxic gasesAccidents during handling of liquid metal and slagAccidents during handling of corrosive and / or toxic liquidsHearing loss and other disorders due to exposure to very high noiseAccidents involving various machineryAccidents involving electrical installations, including fireAccidents in raw material handling areaAccidents in finished product handling area.Accidents involving fall from heightAccidents involving railway rolling stock and heavy vehicles.Accidents during construction, repair and maintenance
The most common safety issues are given in Table 4.19.
Table 4.19 : Most Common safety issues Sl.No. Nature of Hazard Sources1 Fire Hazard Release/leakage of Oxygen, Hydrogen, Acetylene, CO gas,
BF gas, LD gas, Mixed gas, Propane, Methane, Benzene vapours, Fuel Oil, Coal Tar Fuel and liquid metal.Fire in storages of inflammable and / or combustible chemicals and dry vegetation in vacant areas.
2 Explosion Hazard Release/leakage of Hydrogen, Acetylene, CO gas, BF gas, LD gas, Mixed gas, propane, methane.
3 Toxic Hazard Release of CO gas, BF gas, Mixed gas, LD Gas, Chlorine.4 Burns Release / leakage of steam, hot flue gases, Spillage of molten
metal & slag. 5 Cold Burns Exposure to liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon6 Asphyxiation Release of Nitrogen, Argon, Oxygen, CO gas, BF gas, LD gas,
Mixed gas7 Exposure to corrosive
chemicalsLeakage spillage of acids and alkalies.
8 Fire/Explosions due to Spillage of Liquid Metal
Spillage/Transfer of liquid metal, liquid steel and hot slag
9 Heat Radiations due to coke, hot metal / molten slag Handling
Spillage of hot coke, hot sinter, liquid metal and hot slag
10 Accidents due to Material Handling
Connected with all Material Handling Equipment, railway locomotives & wagons and vehicles
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Hazardous Activities at JSW and persons deployed in hazardous activities at the Toranagallu plant are as follows:
Table 4.20 : Hazardous Activities at JSW and persons deployed S. No Hazardous Activity
No of PersonsJSW
EmployeesContractors’ Employees Total
1 Iron Making 721 1295 20162 Steel Making 1496 1381 28773 Coke Ovens 243 1912 21554 Energy Management 104 113 2175 MSDS 109 131 240
Management measures:
A. Safety Management & Practices in JSW 12
Safety is a prime concern for JSW. The plant has a dedicated “Safety and Fire Services Department” headed by General Manager (Safety & Fire Services). He is assisted by theDy General Manager (Safety & Fire Services).There are around 40 Safety officers under him to look after the safety activities in all the departments. This department regularly scrutinizes, supervises and ensures implementation of safe working practices in various departments of the company. The organisation of the Safety & Fire Services Department is illustrated in Fig. 4.11.
Fig. 4.10 - Organisation Structure of Safety & Fire Services Department of JSW’s Toranagallu Steel Plant
JSW has dedicated safety department at the corporate level headed by Sr Vice President (Health & Safety) who monitors and guides the safety Promotional, fire and Occupational Health Services activities undertaken at different steel Plants/Units/Stockyards. JSW has Safety Policy which is attached as Annexure 4.3.
Standard TOR point 8(i)
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Safety aspects are considered in the design stage itself for all the equipment. In spite of that, during process of steel making, many hazards may be encountered. The following are some of the identified hazards:
Heat, Dust and Noise HazardsChemical HazardsMaterial Handling Hazards Burns due to hot metal / hot objects Cold burnsSlips & FallsFall from Heights Gas HazardsExplosion HazardsElectrical and Fire Hazards
For managing these hazards “Occupational Health and Safety Management System” becomes key function of the top management. JSW manages the above safety and health hazards by adopting appropriate control measures to reduce / eliminate hazards for maintaining a safe and healthy environment at work place.
Several safety management practices are being adopted aiming to achieve Zero Accidents and to meet the safety requirements of the company. Important efforts in this direction include:
1. Apex Safety Organization and Committee
Apex Safety Committee is chaired by Deputy Managing Director which is supported by Seven Sub-committee and Nine Divisional Implementation committee. The Safety Performance and activities are being reviewed on monthly basis. The Apex Safety Committee Meeting is being conducted every month.
2. Sub Committees
There are seven sub-Committee are working under Apex Safety Committee.
2.1 Safety Observation Sub-Committee 2.2 Incident Investigation Sub-Committee 2.3 Rules and Procedure Sub-Committee 2.4 Training and Communication Sub-Committee 2.5 Road and Rail Sub-Committee and 2.6 Contractors Safety Management Sub-Committee 2.7 Emergency Response & Control Plan
3. Divisional Implementation Committee Meeting
There are nine divisions and each division is having its charter. Committee consisting of Chairman, Secretary and Members.
The Organisation of the Safety Committee is illustrated in Fig. 4.12.
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4. Departmental Safety Committee Meeting
The Departmental safety committees meeting are being conducted on every month. HOD is chairing the meeting.
5. Health Management at Site
JSW has a full-fledged hospital with all modern amenities in addition to OHC. Qualified and trained doctors are employed to take care of day to day and emergency issues. First aid boxes are provided at all locations and First aid centres are available and functioning in the departments. We have two ambulances well equipped with all facilities. JSW has established PPE matrix in all areas and mandatory PPEs e.g. Dust mask, Ear plugs / muffs, goggles, special clothing is provided in all areas to mitigate the risk of occupational hazards. Sufficient illumination and ventilation is being ensured in areas and Electro static precipitator and bag filters are installed in dust producing areas to reduce dust in working environment.
6. Enforcement of Safety Standards
JSW has engaged M/s DuPont as Safety consultant for developing High Risk Standards and Training of workforce. Till date the following standards have been developed and are under implementation:
1. Confined Space Entry (CSE) 2. Working at Height (WAH) 3. Lockout Tag out (LOTO) 4. Permit to Work (PTW) 5. Electrical Safety Standard (ESS) 6. Machine Guarding 7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 8. Conveyor Safety 9. Scaffolding 10. Lifting & Handling
JSW has developed following standards in house: 1. Risk Assessment 2. Welding Machine Safety 3. Gas Cutting Safety 4. Grinding Machine Safety 5. Lifting Tools & Tackles 6. Pre Startup Safety Review 7. Gassing & Asphyxiation 8. Chemical Safety 9. Falling Objects 10. Fire Extinguishers 11. Management of Change 12. Interlocks and Alarms 13. Emergency Response and Control plan 14. Consequence Management
7. Safety Observations
As a part of line management, every department is carrying out the safety observation as per schedule.
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8. Safety Inspections & Audits
The safety Inspections and audits are being conducted on every month to find out the unsafe conditions and lapses in the existing safety measures.
Smoke and Gas Detections System Fire Hydrants Fire Extinguishers Gas Safety Appliances – Gas Mask, Blowers, Personal Gas Monitors Inspection of Earth Moving Equipment Gas Holders, LPG Bullets, Hydrogen Bullets Inspections Cable Galleries Inspections EOT Crane Inspections Pressure Vessels & Safety Valve Inspections Lifting Tackles / Tools inspections
In addition to these inspections audits with respect to statutory requirements, high risk standards and OHSAS 18001 requirements are carried out over periodic intervals.
Experienced 38 Nos. qualified Safety Officers headed by Senior Executive are deployed to look after the Safety Management in all the departments.
9. Inspection of Lifting Tackles, Tools, Pressure Vessels, Lifting Machines etc
The regular inspections are being carried out to meet the statutory requirements and maintained the equipment in good conditions. All lifting tools and tackles; Pressure Vessels are inspected by Competent Person who is approved by State Government.
10. Training Programs
Regular Training Programs are being conducted for the contractors’ workers and regular employees to upgrade their knowledge in safety at works area. The new recruits and trainees also imparted the safety training.
In addition to above, regular corporate safety training programs are being conducted by Safety Trainers who are trained by M/s DuPont Consultants.
National Safety Council, Vijayanagar Action Centre: Training programs are being conducted through Vijayanagar Action Centre to educate JSW, Associate and surrounding industries.
Bellary-Koppal Regional Industrial Safety Events (BKRISE) : Various Programs like Essay, Poster, Safety Songs, and Safety Skit are being organized through BKRISC.
11. Safety Pledges
Every day safety pledges are taken during shifts at works area. It propagates the safety awareness among the employees. This is mandatory for all areas including administrative offices.
12. Safety Awareness Programs
I. Celebrations and Observance
a. National Safety Day b. National Fire Service Day
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c. World Steel Safety Day d. World Environment Day e. Chemical Disaster Prevention Day
II. Awareness Programs
a. Safety Street Playb. Mass Communication c. Road Safety Campaigns d. Safety Films screening at strategic locations e. Safety Film at J-Max f. High Risk Standard g. Fire Prevention & Protection h. Safety Observations i. Action Employee Can Take j. Safety Action Meeting k. Safety Pamphlets distribution at different intervals l. Safety Posters, Safety Songs, Safety Skits, Fire Fighting Drill competitions for
Employees and School Children are being conducted during National Safety Day Celebration.
III. Road Safety Inspections
Regular Road Safety Inspections are being conducted to ensure the road worthiness of Vehicles, road safety violations for two wheelers and four wheelers.
13. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Regular Mock Drills are being conducted in all the departments. Plant employees are trained in emergency preparedness, Search & Rescue Operation, Fire Fighting Operations. We have approved On-site emergency action plan. Fire prevention and protection audits, emergency preparedness and response plan audit and regular inspections are being carried out.
Life saving and Firefighting equipment have been placed on strategic locations and being inspected at periodic intervals. Toxic gas is being monitored through fixed as well as portable monitors. Assembly points and ambulance points have been identified at all locations Search and rescue teams have been formed and are ready to attend any emergency.
14. Certification, Awards and External audits Vijayanagar works has achieved certifications on ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. In 2015-16, we have won many prestigious awards e.g. State award for Safety performance, Zero fatality award for four plants by SAIL Safety organisation. External audit by M/s North Star Safety Systems is carried out once in a year as per IS –14489, for checking the effectiveness of systems for health and safety
B. Road Safety:
Road safety indeed is a matter of concern for JSW. Company has been continuously creating awareness on safety among the employees and contract workers. To prevent road accidents, various initiatives are taken like Awareness Campaigns, Road safety week celebrations, Special Road Safety training programs, Speed barriers, Speed Breakers, Signals Lights, Speed Limit Boards etc. Inside the plant, there are speed limits which are strictly enforced. Violators of speed limits are identified and face administrative actions. Wherever railway tracks cross roads, there are barriers and audio-visual warnings.
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C. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE):
Appropriate safety PPEs such as Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Hand gloves, Aprons, Safety belts, Nose Masks, Ear Muffs etc. are provided to all employees as per the requirement at work place. The Matrix of PPE issued to personnel of different departments is as follows:
Table 4.21 : Matrix of Personal Protective Equipment for JSW Steel Ltd Department Safety
HelmetSafety Shoes
Dust Mask
Safety Goggle
EarPlug
Jeans Jacket
Logistics √ √ √ √ √ ХRMHS √ √ √ √ √ ХPellet Plants √ √ √ √ √ √Beneficiation Plants √ √ √ √ √ ХSinter Plants √ √ √ √ √ √Cove Ovens √ √ √ √ √ √Blast Furnace √ √ √ √ √ √SMS √ √ √ √ √ √LCP √ √ √ √ √ √HSM √ √ √ √ √ √Wire & Bar Rod Mills √ √ √ √ √ √CRM √ √ √ √ √ ХProject sites √ √ √ √ √ ХHRD, Glass House √ √ Х Х Х ХEMD, CMD, Utilities, Civil √ √ √ √ √ √Crushing & Batching Plants √ √ √ √ √ Х
*Job specific PPE is to be used based on Specific Jobs based on Recommendation
The usage and importance of these appliances are being communicated through workshops and classroom training. Safety personnel carry out regular inspections to enforce the use of appropriate PPE.
The Safety Department is responsible for the purchase and issue of all PPE. PPE are distributed to both company employees and contractors’ employees. If any PPEs are damaged before their scheduled replacement, fresh equipment is issued.
D. Accident Investigation:
All the incidents / accidents of the plant and near miss cases are recorded and analysed and discussed in all Departmental Safety Committee meetings and remedial measures are implemented wherever such situation exists. The recommendations are shared with heads of all departments for horizontal deployment. As a pro-active measure, all major accidents happening in other steel plants are also discussed and remedial measures are implemented wherever similar situation exists in JSW’s Toranagallu plant.
Root cause analysis is carried out to prevent the recurrence.All Near Miss Incidents & Reportable Accidents- Jointly analysed by central and shop floor OfficersAll Road Accidents - By a team of Safety, Personnel and Concerned dept. Fatal & Fire Accidents - By a Standing CommitteeRecommendations are ensured for compliance.
The Departmental safety committee (DSC) meetings are carried out every month in all the zones while Apex Safety Committee meetings are carried out quarterly in all the shops.
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E. Budget for safety. 13
Safety is the integral part for of Working at JSW. Budget for Safety is also proposed by the respective departments during CAPEX of every Financial Year. Safety & Fire Services has its own departmental budget for Safety Trainings, Audits & Statutory Inspections. Brief of the same is as follows.
Table 4.22 : Budget for Safety Trainings, Audits & Statutory Inspections
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1 CAPEX 180
2 REVENUE –STORES,SPARES CONUMABLES
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3 OS-SERVICES (MSC+NBC) 380.43
4.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES AT JSW14
JSW has Jindal Sanjeevani Multi-Specialty Hospital (JSMSH) and full-fledged Occupational Health Centre (OHC) inside the Plant. Occupational Health Centre has facilities of PFT, Audiometry, Vision Test, Blood Test, Acrophobia etc. Total Staff of JSH & OHC are as follows
Full-Time Medical Officers – 39Visiting Medical Officers – 15Paramedical Staff – 40Nurse – 63Male Nurse – 30Beds – 157
First-aid stations are located in the plant, functioning round the clock with qualified doctors, paramedical staff and ambulances. After first aid at the site of the accident, the injured worker may be evacuated to the OHS Centre at the plant for further treatment. If necessary, the injured worker may be transferred to JSMSH. JSMSH may refer the case to specialist hospitals in Bellary, Hyderabad or Bengaluru if necessary.
All employees undergo a Pre-employment Medical Examination followed by a Periodical Medical Examination (PME) and Post-employment medical examination.
Pre-employment Medical Examination covers the following- 1. Physical examination by occupational health physician. 2. Dix hallpike test for employees who work at height and confined spaces 3. Blood tests
a. Random blood sugar b. Complete blood count
Standard TOR point 8(iv)Standard TOR point 8(i)
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i. Haemoglobin ii. Total leukocyte count iii. Differential leukocyte count iv. ESR
c. Blood grouping and type 4. Chest X-Ray PA view 5. ECG (for above 40yrs) 6. Urine analysis
a. Albumin b. Sugar c. Microscopic examination
i. Casts ii. RBCs iii. Epithelial cells iv. Pus cells
7. Pulmonary function tests 8. Pure tone Audiometry test 9. Vision tests
a. Color vision tests b. Visual acuity
i. Distant vision ii. Near vision
10. Acrophobia and Claustrophobia tests for employees who work at height and confined spaces respectively.
11. Widal test (for canteen workers) 12. Stool for ova and cysts (for canteen workers)
Periodical Medical Examination covers the following-
1. Physical examination by occupational health physician. 2. Pulmonary function tests 3. Audiometry examination 4. Blood tests ( no.4,to 7 additional test for those working at height)
a. Random blood sugar 5. Chest X-Ray PA view 6. Vision tests (for operator ,drivers, an security)
a. Color vision tests b. Visual acuity
i. Distant vision ii. Near vision
7. Acrophobia and Claustrophobia tests for employees who work at height and confined spaces respectively.
A preliminary interaction with OHC members of JSW indicates that the probable occupational health issues in plant employees can be Pneumoconiosis, NIHL, Dermatitis due to Benzene primarily, Melonosis (due to heat) and Silicosis. However, so far there is no Occupational disease detected as per OHC JSW.
Health records of employees are stored safely for periodic retrieval and analysis. A specific coding system has been developed and followed for efficient and systematic placement. The historical employee health data is also stored in soft form and is linked to online system.
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Annual report of health status of workers is prepared by JSW. A summary fo the same is provided in Table 4.23 below.15
Table 4.23 : Annual Health statistics of employees
Training Facilities
To achieve the objective of pollution control it is essential not only to provide latest pollution control and monitoring systems but also to provide trained man power resources to operate and maintain the same. So far, the practice with many plants is to utilize the plant operations and maintenance crew for operation of systems. This has shown adverse results due to lack of specialized knowledge in addition to priority selection. In JSW, Occupational Health Centre organizes Awareness Training on Occupational Health. Safety & Fire Services department also facilitated Hygiene Survey, Health Risk Assessment training by External Agencies.
Standard TOR point 8(iii)
Sl no Type 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
1 Regular 12502 12874 12352 11918
Associates 38968 41634 42892 45077
Total 51470 54508 55244 56995
2 Regular 575 741 441 843Associates 13103 21472 35219 42817
Total 13678 22213 35660 43660
3 Executive health check up 570 1172 1288 13304 Height workers medical examination 4796 4055 4151 4612
5 Regular 284 358 670 651
Associates 2463 5303 8829 9393
Total 2747 5661 9499 10044
6 Health examination of mining workers 346 193 412 641
7 559 545 678 636
8 Regular 367 798 658 724
Associates 274 34 398 500
Total 641 832 1056 1224
Number of employees undergone health awareness & First-Aid
training
Pre employment medical examination
Periodical medical examination
Eye examination for crane operators, drivers, fork lift
operators and loco pilots,quality inspectors
Health examination of canteen workers
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5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The proposed project is a brown field expansion project involving the expansion of crude steel capacity of the integrated steel plant of JSW steel at Vijayanagar, within the existing land area available with JSW Steel. The increase in capacity is being planned by installation of large capacity Blast furnace and improvement in productivity in some of the existing manufacturing facilities, with consequent reduction in overall pollution.
The above proposal involves expansion/reconfiguration of earlier proposed Sinter Plants, Blast Furnaces, Steel Melting Shop, Rolling Mills and associated auxiliary facilities along with installation of a new Pellet Plant, rebar & section mill, Cold Rolling mill and Oxygen Plant. The production of hot metal shall increase from 16.67 MTPA to 18.17 MTPA and liquid steel shall increase from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA.
5.2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES
The proposed units are to be setup within the premises of the existing steel plant of JSW complex at Toranagallu. No additional land is required as all land of existing steel plant is already under possession of JSWL. Hence, no alternative sites are considered.
The following alternative technologies and methods are selected and tested to get the best results from the present capacity expansion by modernization/ debottlenecking of existing facilities.
5.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
The original proposal of expansion of crude steel capacity at Vijayanagar from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA, primarily involved in setting up of two 3.0 MTPA Blast furnaces like the existing BF 3&4 units which were set up during the expansion of the steel plant from 4.0 MTPA to 10.0 MTPA.
Installation of a large blast furnace of 5339 m3(UV) in place of 4100 m3
blast furnace
With the upgradation of BF-1 and planned upgradation of BF-3 to country’s largest blast furnace of 5560 m3 BF, the capacity of crude steel is being enhanced from 10 MTPA to 13 MTPA. JSW Steel is currently in the process of installing a similar Blast furnace of 5560 M3 capacity in India at Dolvi. Keeping in view of the advantages of larger blast furnaces and JSW Steel’s own expertise developed over the years in operating large blast furnaces, it is proposed to install a large blast furnace of 5339 m3(UV) in place of 4100 m3 blast furnace proposed in the original project of expansion of capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA. With this major change together with optimization of existing and proposed facilities, the capacity of crude steel is being enhanced from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA.
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In India first time JSW proposes to install 5339 m3 series of Blast furnace. With large ballast furnace more output can be achieved with less land foot print and with advanced technologies in conservation of energy and pollution control. Over the years, the content of ore fines in the feed material has increased and is amenable for use in pellet plant rather than in sintering where the iron ore fines is coarser.
In the earlier configuration of BF5, it was proposed to utilize 80% sinter, 10% pellet and 10% C-Ore. However, after present proposal, the BF5 burden will comprise of 45% sinter, 40% pellet and 15% C-Ore. So there is an overall increase in quantity of Pellet as input to BF5 after the present proposal.
The change in burden for new blast furnace is solely based on the reason that the yield increases as the slag production decreases due to less intake of sinter. The new pellet plant of 6.8 MTPA will cater to the feed in the new blast furnace.
The off gases generated in sinter plant have high resistivity due to VM content and reduce effectiveness of ESPs for dust control. High VM and gas temperature had also restricted the application of bag filter for sinter off gases cleaning.
New Sinter plant with MEROS
JSW introduces in new sinter plant with MEROS, with a gas conditioning tower and high temperature filter bags, has paved a possibility of drastically reducing outlet emissions.
Zero Power Furnace (ZPF)
In a tryst to augment cost effectiveness in steel making, JSW proposes a new steel making process – Zero Power Furnace (ZPF), wherein steel is made by charging upto 90 per cent of liquid Hot Metal and using only chemical energy; without the aid of Electrical Energy.
This innovative process ensures higher yield and productivity, low capital investment as compared to Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF). It also leads to lower slag generation and zero electrode consumption.
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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The monitoring and evaluation of the management measures envisaged are critical activities in implementation of the Project. Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are going according to the plan. It provides the necessary feedback for project management to keep the program on schedule. The purpose of the environmental monitoring plan is to ensure that the envisaged purpose of the project is achieved and results in desired benefits.
To ensure the effective implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, the broad objectives of monitoring plan are:
To evaluate the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the EMP. To evaluate the adequacy of Environmental Impact Assessment To suggest improvements in environmental management plan, if required To enhance environmental quality. To implement and manage the mitigative measures defined in EMP. To undertake compliance monitoring of proposed project operation and evaluation of mitigative measure.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS TO BE MONITORED
6.2.1 General
Several measures have been proposed in the environmental mitigation measures for mitigation of adverse environmental impacts. These shall be implemented as per proposal and monitored regularly to ensure compliance to environmental regulation and also to maintain a healthy environmental conditions around the steel works.
A major part of the sampling and measurement activity is concerned with long term monitoring aimed at providing an early warning of any undesirable changes or trends in the natural environment that could be associated with the plant activity. This is essential to determine whether the changes are due to activities of the plant or not. In particular, a monitoring strategy shall be ensured that all environmental resources, which may be subject to contamination, are kept under review and hence monitoring of the individual elements of the environment shall be done.
JSW’s Tornagallu Plant has a dedicated Environmental Department (ED). The ED undertakes all the monitoring work to ensure the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures. The suggestions given in the Environmental Monitoring Programme shall be implemented by the ED by following an implementation schedule.
In case of any alarming variation in, ground level concentration in ambient air, stack emission, work zone air and noise monitoring results, performance of effluent treatment facilities, wastewater discharge from outfalls, etc. is discussed in the ED and any variance
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from norms is reported to the concerned Department as well as to the higher management for necessary corrective action. In addition to the monitoring programme the following isalso done to further ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures:
Quarterly internal environmental audits are carried out to check for compliance with standards / applicable norms by in-house experts. Third party environmental audits are carried out once every year. In addition to the above, all necessary steps have been taken to implement the measures suggested by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the Charter on Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP) for Integrated Iron and Steel Industry. These measures have already been included in the plant design, for example: Direct injection of reducing agents (e.g. pulverized coal) into the Blast Furnaces. 100% utilization of Blast Furnace and Steel Melting Slag. The accumulated BF slag is being excavated, crushed & screened to produce building sand, which is sold off.Hazardous wastes are handled and disposed off strictly in accordance with Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Specific water consumption is being brought down to less than 8 m3/t of crude steel.Promotion of Energy Optimization Technology including periodic energy audits.All new stacks to be provided with continuous stack monitoring facilities.
The environmental aspects are monitored to ensure proper implementation and effectiveness of various mitigative measures envisaged / adopted during the design and commissioning stage of the proposed expansion plan are described here under.
6.2.2 Maintenance of Drainage System
The effectiveness of the drainage system depends on proper cleaning of all drainage pipes/channels. Regular checking is done to see that none of the drains are clogged due to accumulation of sludge/sediments. The catch-pits linked to the storm water drainage system from the raw material handling areas are regularly checked and cleaned to ensure their effectiveness. This checking and cleaning is rigorous before and during the monsoon season, especially if heavy rains are forecast.
6.2.3 Meteorology
It is necessary to monitor the meteorological parameters regularly for assessment and interpretation of air quality data. The continuous monitoring will also help in emergency planning and disaster management. The plant has 4 nos of designated automatic weather monitoring station from which meteorological data is being recorded and archived. The Station locations are as follows-
1. Vidyanagar 2. Vaddu 3. Shankar Hill Township 4. 10 MT Gate
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6.2.4 Plant Stack Emissions Monitoring
Periodical monitoring of stacks for PM, SO2, NOx in case of process stacks is done to assess the performance of pollution control facilities installed for the unit. In case emissions are found to exceed the norms, the ‘on duty’ personnel check the relevant process parameters and take appropriate corrective action.
All major stacks of the plant have been provided with on-line monitoring system.
In addition, particulate matter is monitored manually from two-hundred and eighty-seven (287) stacks as follows:
60 Stacks : Monthly 100 stacks : Quarterly 27 stacks : Half-yearly 100 stacks : Yearly
SO2 and NOx are monitored manually from the stacks of Captive Power Plant, Coke Ovens, Sinter Plant, Hot Strip Mill, Bar Rod Mill, Wire Rod Mill, Cold Rolling Mill and Pellet Plants 1 & 2 to cross- check the on-line data.
Further for the units / facilities commissioned during the proposed expansion the following shall be followed:
Along with the performance and guarantee test of main plant equipment, performance and guarantee test of pollution control equipment will be made before taking over the various units. ED shall also be a party in preliminary and final acceptance tests.
A detailed maintenance schedule shall be drawn for all pollution control systems. The maintenance shall be done strictly as per schedule and guidelines furnished by plant manufacturer.
6.2.5 Fugitive Emissions
Fugitive emissions of Particulate Matter are monitored at one hundred and seventy (170) locations. Of these, at five (5) locations, monitoring is carried out monthly; at sixty-five (65) locations, monitoring is carried out quarterly and at one hundred (100) locations monitoring is carried out half-yearly. At the BF Cast Houses and Ladle Pouring Areas SO2and NOx are also monitored.
6.2.6 Air Quality
Ambient air quality is monitored at eleven (11) locations outside the plant once every month. Samples are collected twice a week for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx. All twelve parameters (i.e. PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, Ozone, Benzene, Lead, Nickel, Arsenic, Ammonia & Benzo-a-Pyrene) are monitored twice a year. Station Locations are as follows-
1. Sultanpur 2. Talur 3. Vaddu 4. Gadiganur
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5. Basapura 6. Kurekuppa 7. Kuditini 8. Toranagallu 9. Vidyanagar 10. Karadidhama (Near Daroji Sanctuary) 11. Hampi
In the Coke-Oven Area, all twelve parameters (i.e. PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, Ozone, Benzene, Lead, Nickel, Arsenic, Ammonia & Benzo-a-Pyrene) along with Volatile Carbons and Volatile Organic Carbons are monitored twice a year at eight (8) locations.
Work zone air quality is being monitored as per directives of KSPCB and the Factories Inspector to assess the levels of Particulate matter, NOx and SO2 in the work zone.
CAAQMS Stations- 4 nos of Continuous AAQ Monitoring stations have also been installed to monitor PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx continuously. Station Locations are as follows-
1. Vaddu 2. Vidyanagar 3. 10 MT Gate 4. Shankar Hill Township
6.2.7 Noise Levels
Ambient noise levels are monitored at twelve (12) locations outside the plant once every month.
Inside the plant, noise levels are monitored at thirty-three (33) locations every month, quarterly at two-hundred and seventy (270) locations and at three (3) locations noise is monitored only on request.
6.2.8 Water Quality
Surface water samples are collected from Five (5) locations once a month and analysed for relevant parameters.
Narihalla Reservoir Daroji Reservoir near Livestock Breeding Centre Daroji Reservoir Dam Side Kanaginahalla d/s of plant JSW Steel Raw Water reservoir
Groundwater samples are collected from ten (10) locations once a month and analysed for relevant parameters.
Antapur Lingadahalli Taranagar Talur Vaddu
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Toranagallu Kurekuppa Gadiganur Hosa Daroji Kudithini Sultanpur Near slime pond
6.2.9 Effluent Quality
Effluent characteristics at inlet and out let of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) dedicated to different units is being regularly monitored to assess the performance of different effluent treatment facilities. Water quality is also being monitored at the individual guard pond outlets. The frequency and locations are as follows:
The three Guard Pond outlets have online monitoring systems.Nevertheless samples are collected manually every day for analysis. The parameters listed in the General Standards for discharge of environmental pollutants to Inland Surface water as prescribed by MoEFCC vide notification dated 19th
May, 1993 and amendment in December, 1993.Samples of the inlet water are collected once a week. Treated sewage samples are collected from six (6) locations daily. 4 (four) drinking water samples are analysed daily
6.2.10Green Belt Development
The following plan has been made for implementation:
Annual plans for tree plantation with specific number of trees to be planted are drawn up. The plant has a dedicated Horticulture Department which is responsible for appointing agencies for carrying out plantation works. The Horticulture Department is also responsible for ensuring that the plantations are carried out properly and the planted saplings are properly maintained. A plan for post plantation care is reviewed regularly. Any abnormal death rate of planted trees is investigated. Watering of the plants, manuring, weeding, hoeing is carried out for minimum 3 years.
6.2.11Solid / Hazardous Waste Generation &Utilization
Maximum re-cycling and utilization of generated waste as per guidelines shall be done. Hazardous waste shall be disposed off as per applicable statutory conditions.
6.2.12Occupational Health and Safety
JSW has Jindal Sanjivani Multi-Specialty Hospital (JSMSH) and full-fledged Occupational Health Centre (OHC) inside the Plant. Occupational Health Centre has facilities of PFT, Audiometry, Vision Test, Blood Test, Acrophobia etc. Total Staff of JSH & OHC are as follows
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Full-Time Medical Officers – 39Visiting Medical Officers – 15Paramedical Staff – 40Nurse – 63Male Nurse – 30Beds – 157
Routine medical examination of personnel is carried out in a systematic programme at the OHC. A systematic programme for medical check-up at regular intervals is followed for all workers to ascertain any changes in health condition due to the working conditions.
6.2.13Socio-Economic Development
The setting up of the steel plant has improved the infra-structure & economic conditions.The proposed expansion project will lead to further socio economic development. The communities, which are benefited by the steel plant, are thus one of the key stakeholders for the steel plant. The plant management holds structured interactions with the community to disseminate the measures taken by the steel plant and also to elicit suggestions for overall improvement for the development of the area.
6.2.14House Keeping
The plant has a dedicated Safety Department whose responsibilities include monitoring of house-keeping activities and organizing regular meetings of joint forum at the shop level (monthly), zonal level – (once in two months) and apex level (quarterly). The individual shops are responsible for proper housekeeping in their respective areas.
6.3 MONITORING PLAN
6.3.1 General
The targets of the Environmental Department implementing the environmental monitoring plan on a short-term basis are:
Prepare specific unit operation plan for different shops along with Human Resource Department ; Interpret requirements of the EIA documentation into an environmental education plan; Assist engineering team with the incorporation of EMP requirements in contract specifications and contract terms and conditions; Undertake and/or co-ordinate all internal compliance monitoring and evaluation and external monitoring through suitable outside consulting firm; Advice the top management on all matters related to environmental requirements of the project; Provide all necessary specialized environmental expertise as needed during the project period.
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The long-term objective of ED is to build environmental awareness and support, both within and outside the plant premises. The other long-term tasks are to develop environmental training programme for the target groups of different units of the plant.
The environmental monitoring plan contains: Performance indicators Environmental monitoring programme Progress of Monitoring and Reporting Arrangements Budgetary provisions Procurement Schedules
6.3.2 Performance Indicators
The physical, biological and social components identified to be particularly significant in affecting the environment at critical locations have been suggested as Performance Indicators (PIs). The performance indicators will be evaluated under two heads:
a) Environmental condition indicators to determine efficiency of environmental management measures in control of air, noise and water pollution and solid waste disposal.
b) Environmental management indicators to determine compliance with the suggested environmental management measures.
The Performance Indicators and monitoring plans will be prepared for the project for effective monitoring.
6.3.3 Environmental Monitoring Programme
The Environmental Monitoring Plan during construction and operation stages envisaged for the proposed project, for each of the environmental condition indicator is given in Table 6.1 Part A & Table 6.1 Part B.
The monitoring plan specifies: Parameters to be monitored Location of the monitoring sites Frequency and duration of monitoring Special guidance Applicable standards Institutional responsibilities for implementation and supervision
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EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
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1: P
art A
- En
viro
nmen
tal M
onito
ring
Pro
gram
me
Envi
ronm
enta
l Is
sue/
Im
pact
sM
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
Ref
eren
ce to
Co
ntra
ct
Doc
umen
ts
Appr
oxim
ate
Loca
tion
Tim
eFr
ame
Miti
gatio
n Co
stIn
stitu
tiona
l R
espo
nsib
ility
Impl
emen
-ta
tion
Supe
r-vi
sion
Cons
truc
tion
Sta
ge1.
Dust
Gen
erat
ion
All
poss
ible
m
easu
res
impl
emen
ted
to
min
imize
du
st
gene
ratio
n du
ring
cons
truct
ion,
like
wat
er s
pray
ing,
etc
.Pr
ojec
t Re
quire
men
tCo
nstru
ctio
n sit
esw
ithin
pl
ant
Durin
g co
nstru
ctio
n st
age
Proj
ect
prep
arat
ion
cost
Cont
ract
orPr
ojec
ts
2.So
lid W
aste
disp
osal
Solid
was
te g
ener
ated
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
will
be d
ispos
ed
in p
re-id
entif
ied
dum
ping
are
a.-D
o-Co
nstru
ctio
n sit
e w
ithin
pla
nt
and
dum
ping
are
a.-D
o--D
o--D
o--D
o-
3.Ai
r Qu
ality
at
co
nstru
ctio
n sit
eAi
r Qu
ality
with
res
pect
to
vario
us p
ollu
tant
s sh
all
be
mon
itore
d.-D
o-At
con
stru
ctio
n sit
e-D
o--D
o--D
o--D
o-
4.En
viron
men
tal
Prot
ectio
n M
easu
res
Impl
emen
tatio
n/In
stal
latio
n of
all
Envir
onm
enta
l Pro
tect
ion
Mea
sure
s as
en
visa
ged
in
Chap
ter
3 &
4
for
cont
rollin
g/ab
atin
g po
llutio
n.
-Do-
Diffe
rent
un
its
unde
r ex
pans
ion
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
Ope
ratio
nsSt
age
1.En
viron
men
tal
Prot
ectio
n M
easu
res
Prop
er
func
tioni
ng
of
all
Envir
onm
enta
l Pr
otec
tion
Mea
sure
s as
en
visa
ged
in
Chap
ter
3 &
4
for
cont
rollin
g/ab
atin
g po
llutio
n.
Proj
ect/S
tatu
tory
re
quire
men
t Di
ffere
nt
units
un
der
expa
nsio
nCo
ntin
uous
ly
Prod
uctio
n co
stCo
ncer
ned
Plan
t Un
its/E
D
Top
Man
agem
ent
2.M
aint
enan
ce o
f Sto
rm
Wat
er
Drai
nage
Sy
stem
The
drai
ns w
ill be
per
iodi
cally
cle
ared
to
mai
ntai
n st
orm
w
ater
flow
with
in th
e P
lant
.-D
o-En
tire
drai
nage
net
wor
k of
the
plan
t .Be
ginn
ing
and
end
of
each
m
onso
on.
Prod
uctio
nco
stCo
ntra
ctor
Civil
M
aint
Depa
rtmen
t
3.M
eteo
rolo
gyM
eteo
rolo
gica
l pa
ram
eter
s th
roug
h 4
nos
cont
inuo
usly
m
onito
ring
syst
ems.
-Do-
At
exist
ing
mon
itorin
g lo
catio
nsCo
ntin
uous
envir
onm
ent
al m
onito
ring
cost
ED/P
ollu
tion
Mon
itorin
g Ag
ency
,
Top
Man
agem
ent
4.St
ack
emiss
ions
/
Perfo
rman
ce
of
stac
k em
issio
ns
pollu
tion
cont
rol
facil
ities
Out
let
of a
ll pr
oces
s &
de-d
ustin
g (m
ajor
) st
acks
in
diffe
rent
uni
ts.
-Do-
All
units
of
th
e pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n pl
an
Thro
ugho
utop
erat
ion
stag
e
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
5.On
line
air
pollu
tant
s m
onito
ring
insid
e Pl
ant B
ound
ary
Cont
inuo
usly
at 4
loca
tions
.-D
o-In
side
the
plan
tCo
ntin
uous
ly
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
6.So
lid
was
te/
Haza
rdou
s W
aste
ge
nera
tion
and
utiliz
atio
n
Max
imum
re-c
yclin
g an
d ut
ilizat
ion
of g
ener
ated
solid
was
te
as p
er E
MP
-Do-
All u
nits
of t
he e
xpan
sion
plan
tge
nera
ting
& ut
ilizat
ion
solid
w
aste
s
-Do-
-Do-
Conc
erne
d Pl
ant
Units
/ED
-Do-
7.Gr
een
Belt
Alre
ady
good
gr
een
cove
r ex
ists,
ef
forts
to
fu
rther
st
reng
then
the
gree
n co
ver
-Do-
Plan
ting
trees
in th
e op
en a
rea
-Do-
-Do-
Horti
cultu
re
Depa
rtmen
t/ED
-Do-
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EL L
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tegr
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el P
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A to
18
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
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ated
at
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orks
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allu
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sM
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
Ref
eren
ce to
Co
ntra
ct
Doc
umen
ts
Appr
oxim
ate
Loca
tion
Tim
eFr
ame
Miti
gatio
n Co
stIn
stitu
tiona
l R
espo
nsib
ility
Impl
emen
-ta
tion
Supe
r-vi
sion
8.Ho
use
Keep
ing
Clea
nlin
ess
of w
ork
plac
eCo
rpor
ate
resp
onsib
ility
All u
nits
of t
he e
xpan
sion
plan
t-D
o--D
o-Al
l re
spon
sible
un
its/s
afet
y De
pt./E
D
-Do-
9.Oc
cupa
tiona
l Hea
lthHe
alth
of w
orke
rs /
Staf
f-D
o--D
o--D
o--D
o-Pl
ant
Med
ical
Unit
-Do-
10.S
ocio
-eco
nom
ic De
velo
pmen
tSt
ruct
ured
inte
ract
ions
with
the
com
mun
ity to
diss
emin
ate
the
mea
sure
s ta
ken
by t
he s
teel
pla
nt a
nd a
lso t
o el
icit
sugg
estio
ns f
or o
vera
ll im
prov
emen
t fo
r th
e de
velo
pmen
t of
the
area
-Do-
Stak
e Ho
lder
s-D
o-CS
R co
stPe
rson
nel
Dept
. / E
D-D
o-
11.P
erfo
rman
ce
of
Efflu
ent
Trea
tmen
t Fa
ciliti
es
Efflu
ent T
reat
men
t fac
ilitie
s
in
stal
led
at d
iffer
ent u
nits
St
atut
ory
requ
irem
ent
All
uni
ts o
f th
e ex
pans
ion
plan
t-D
o-En
viron
men
tal
Cos
tCo
ncer
ned
plan
t un
its/
ED
-Do-
12.W
ork
zone
Ai
r Qu
ality
At a
ll un
its o
f the
pla
nt-D
o--D
o--D
o--D
o-Sa
fety
Dep
t.-D
o-
13.W
ork
zone
No
ise
leve
lsAt
all
units
of t
he p
lant
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
Safe
ty D
ept.
-Do-
14.A
tmos
pher
ic Po
llutio
n (A
AQ)
Ambi
ent A
ir Qu
ality
with
resp
ect t
o va
rious
pol
luta
nts
shal
l be
mon
itore
d as
env
isage
d in
the
pollu
tion-
mon
itorin
g pl
an.
-Do-
As
per
spec
ified
AA
Q m
onito
ring
prog
ram
me
-Do-
-Do-
ED-D
o-
15. A
mbi
ent N
oise
No
ise le
vels
will
be m
onito
red.
-Do-
As
per
the
noise
po
llutio
n m
onito
ring
prog
ram
me
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
-Do-
16.G
roun
d W
ater
Qu
ality
Chan
ges
in g
roun
d w
ater
qua
lity
will
be m
onito
red
in t
he
up-g
radi
ent a
nd d
own
grad
ient
of t
he p
lant
inclu
ding
sla
g du
mp
will
be m
onito
red
-Do-
As
per
grou
nd
wat
er
mon
itorin
g pr
ogra
mm
e-D
o-En
v. C
ost
-Do-
-Do-
Note
: EM
P =
env
ironm
enta
l man
agem
ent p
lan,
ED
= E
nviro
nmen
tal D
epar
tmen
t, CS
R= C
orpo
rate
Soc
ial R
espo
nsib
ility,
PM
= p
artic
ulat
e m
atte
r, SO
2 = s
ulph
ur d
i-ox
ide,
NOx
= n
itrog
en o
xides
, CO
= c
arbo
n m
ono-
oxid
e, H
C =
hyd
roca
rbon
s, P
b =
lead
.
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EL L
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el P
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18
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ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
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MW
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ated
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orks
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art B
: Env
iron
men
tal M
onito
ring
Pla
n fo
r the
Per
form
ance
Ind
icat
ors
Envi
ronm
enta
l co
mpo
nent
Proj
ect
Stag
ePa
ram
eter
sLo
catio
nFr
eque
ncy
Stan
dard
sIm
plem
en-
tatio
nSu
perv
isio
n
Efflu
ent Q
ualit
yOp
erat
ion
stag
eAl
l the
par
amet
ers
as s
pecif
ied
for I
SP
by s
tatu
tory
ag
encie
s
At o
utle
t of d
iffer
ent
efflu
ent t
reat
men
t pl
ants
CE
MS
–6
Nos
Man
ually
Onc
e in
a m
onth
CE
MS-
Cont
inuo
usly
IS :2
490
IS:3
025
ED a
nd /
or
thro
ugh
appr
oved
m
onito
ring
agen
cy
ED
Wor
k zo
ne A
ir Qu
ality
Oper
atio
n st
age
All t
he p
aram
eter
s as
spe
cifie
d fo
r ISP
by
sta
tuto
ry
agen
cies
All u
nits
of t
he p
lant
8 hr
per
shi
ft co
ntin
uous
onc
e pe
r yea
r for
eac
h un
it.
Fact
orie
s Ac
t-D
o--D
o-
Ambi
ent A
ir Qu
ality
Oper
atio
n st
age
PM2.
5, P
M10
, SO2
, NO
X11
loca
tions
(Man
ual)
+4
loca
tions
(CAA
QMS)
Man
ual –
Once
a m
onth
for 2
4 hr CA
AQM
S–
15 m
in a
vg
NAAQ
Stan
dard
s
IS:5
182
-Do-
-Do-
Ambi
ent N
oise
le
vels
Oper
atio
n st
age
As p
er N
atio
nal
Ambi
ent N
oise
St
anda
rd a
s pe
r EP
A, 1
986
amen
ded
2002
Adja
cent
to b
ound
ary
Once
in a
mon
th d
urin
gda
y an
d ni
ght.
Noise
Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l Rul
es,
2000
-Do-
-Do-
Grou
nd W
ater
Qu
ality
Oper
atio
n st
age
Criti
cal p
aram
eter
s as
per
IS 1
0500
5 w
ells
( 2 in
side
+ 3
out
side)
Once
in a
mon
th
IS:1
0500
-Do-
-Do-
Stac
k em
issio
n m
onito
ring
Oper
atio
n st
age
PM,S
O 2,N
OxM
anua
l -Al
l pro
cess
st
acks
of p
lant
in
rota
tion
CEM
S –
71 S
tack
s
Man
ual -
5 st
acks
in a
mon
th in
ro
tatio
nCE
MS
-Con
tinuo
usly
IS:1
1255
-Do-
-Do-
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6.3.4 Progress Monitoring and Reporting Arrangements1
The rational for a reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed as part of the Environmental Monitoring Plan get implemented in the project. The monitoring and evaluation of the management measures are critical activities in implementation of the project. Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are going according to the plans. It provides the necessary feedback for the project management to keep the programme on schedule. The rational for a reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed as part of Environmental Management Plan get implemented in the project.
A reporting system for environmental monitoring plan is given in Table 6.2.
Table 6.2: Reporting System for Environmental Monitoring Plan S.N Details Indicators Stage ResponsibilityA. Pre-Construction Stage: Environmental Management Indicators and Monitoring Plan1 Suitable location for dumping of
wastes has to be identified.Dumping locations Pre-
constructionProjects
2 Suitable location for construction worker camps have to be identified (if applicable) and parameters indicative of environment in the area has to be reported
Construction camps Pre-construction
Projects
B. Construction Stage: Environmental Condition Indicators and Monitoring Plan1. Dust suppression at construction site Construction site Construction Projects2 The parameters to be monitored as
per frequency, duration & locations of monitoring specified in the Environmental Monitoring Programme
Air quality, Water quality and Noise Levels
Construction Projects through approved monitoring agency
C. Operation Stage: Management & Operational Performance Indicators1 Solid waste generation, utilization
and dumpingAs per guidelines of statutory bodies
Operation Concerned Plant Units / ED
2 Hazardous waste re-utilisation and dumping in designated pits as specified by statutory authorities.
As per the notifications / guidelines specified by statutory authorities.
Operation -Do-
3 Stack Emissions from Process & de-dusting stacks
All parameters as specified for stacks of different units by Statutory Authorities
Operation Concerned Plant Units / ED
4 Meteorology, Ambient air quality, Waste water discharge through plant outfalls and Noise levels.
All parameters as specified by Statutory Authorities
Operation -Do-
6.3.5 Emergency Procedures
Suitable emergency procedures will be formulated and implemented at design stage itself for tackling of emergency situations arising out of the operations of the proposed units.
Emergency situations arising out of non-functioning of the air pollution control systems and inter-locking of the systems.
Standard TOR point 7(xii)
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Emergency situations arising out of non-functioning of effluent treatment plant and suitable storage facilities for effluent generation.
To contain oil spillage, proper system will be provided around the storage facilities to collect & use them later.
6.3.6 Budgetary Provisions for Environmental Monitoring Plan2
The plant has a well-equipped laboratory for undertaking environmental monitoring. The resources of this laboratory are always being augmented to meet latest monitoring requirements. Presently Rs.1.963 Crores (Rupees One Crore, Ninety-six lakhs and thirty-thousand) is being spent annually towards environmental monitoring.
6.3.7 Budgetary Provisions for Environmental Protection Measures
Total capital cost of the project for expansion from 16MTPA to 18MTPA will be around Rs. 2857 Crores.
Every year JSW is making fresh investments towards new pollution control / environmental management systems. For the present proposal, Rs 324.5 Cr have been earmarked towards Capital cost of Environment Control measures along with Rs 74.8 Cr towards annual recurring cost for the same.
In addition the above, JSW is planning to invest Rs. 1573 Crores (Rupees One Thousand Five-hundred and Seventy Three crores) for installing a pipe-conveyor system from nearby iron-ore mines to its steel plant, which will enable major reduction in fugitive emissions, emissions from diesel powered transport vehicles and noise generated due to road & rail transport of ore.
6.4 UPDATING OF EMP
The directives from MoEFCC and the regulations in force at any time shall govern the periodicity of monitoring. However it is suggested that the implementation of various measures recommended in the Environmental Monitoring Programme be taken as EMPs to effectively implement the measures for continual improvement in environmental performance.
Standard TOR point 7(xi)
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7.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT1
7.1.1 Introduction
The present proposal of JSWSL for expansion will create additional energy requirements, which will be catered to by in-plant generation of COG, BFG, BOFG and/or Mixed Gas. For functioning of the plant, it is required to handle and/or store all of these hazardous materials.
In Risk assessment studies the first step would be the Hazard Identification &quantification. This involves Hazard analysis which essentially is identification and quantification of the various hazards that are likely to occur in the industry as well as quantification of the consequences due to a particular hazard. The risk analysis estimates the probability as well as severity of a particular hazard over an exposed group of people, plant equipment or both.
Hazard identification and Risk assessment (HIRA) assists in identifying the most likely hazards which can have significant impact on workplace safety in an industry. It helps in devising effective management measures as well as engineering measures for both preventive as well as post-disaster management.
7.1.2 Scope of the Study
The scope of this study includes the assessment of proposed operations, storage and handling of hazardous materials with respect to associated hazards, the risks involved and updation of existing Disaster Management plan (DMP). Based on the Hazard Identification and analysis, the major disaster scenarios would be worked out to estimate the consequence of failure. JSW Steel, Toranagallu (JSWSL) is an existing plant and already has a comprehensive Disaster Management plan (DMP) which would be updated to meet the emergency situations due to the envisaged facilities of the proposed expansion project.
The present study includes hazard identification and consequence analysis for the new projects included in the proposed expansion of JSWSL.
The primary potential hazards due to the proposed units are identified based on a detailed Primary Hazard analysis (PHA) along with consequence analysis for the risk assessment. The same has been elaborated hereunder.
Hazards and risks for existing facilities has already been assessed by JSWSL and the same have been incorporated in their existing Onsite emergency plan. The brief details of the same are also reproduced in this chapter.
Standard TOR point 3(x)
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7.1.3 Proposed project
The proposed expansion project of JSWSL from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA primarily involves installation of a new Blast furnace (BF-5) of 4.5 MTPA capacity instead of earlier envisaged 3.0 MTPA blast furnace. Also, SMS-3 (EAF) will be augmented by installing 1x1.5 MTPA ZPF instead of earlier envisaged 1x1.2 MTPA EAF as well as SMS-4 (BOF) will expand by installation of 2x350 T BOF Converter in place of 2 x 200 T BOF Converter. Other facilities proposed to be revised in the proposed expansion project is elaborated in Chapter-2 of this EIA-EMP report.
The enhanced BF-5 of 4.5 MTPA capacity as well as higher capacity 2x350 T BOF converters will lead to increase in the total BF gas generation as well as BOF gas generation. The increased quantities of BFG and BOF G at 18 MTPA stage are the additional hazardous gases that will be required to be stored after expansion of JSWSL to 18.0 MTPA stage. A new BOF gas holder as well as a new BF gas holder of 1,00,000 m3 capacity each is also envisaged to store these increased gases. Additionally, about 3.3 km of associated new pipelines are also envisaged from these storages to connect the existing gas network to these storages.
The major substances to be additionally handled/stored by JSWSL includes Blast furnace gas (primarily CO) and BOF Gas (primarily CO, N2 & CO2), etc.
In view of the above, JSWSL’s proposed activities are scrutinized in line of the “Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules” and the observations / findings are presented in this chapter.
An elaborate and well-documented Disaster Management Plan covering all substances/gases handled by JSWSL for their existing plant is already in place. The same shall be upgraded and extended to the proposed units under the expansion programme of JSWSL.
The assessment has been made in a systematic manner covering the requirements of the abovementioned rules. Accordingly, subsequent sections have been divided as follows:
Brief Process description Applicability of the MSIHC Rules Hazard Identification Fire explosion & Toxicity Index (FETI) Approach for macro level risk assessment Consequence analysis for fire & explosion as well as toxicity hazards (with MCAA) Domino effects Failure frequency analysis Risk estimation Hazard events with greatest contribution to fatality (i.e. Risk ranking) Summary & Conclusions of Risk Assessment Recommended Risk reduction & Mitigation measures Offsite & onsite Disaster Management & Emergency Plan
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7.1.4 Brief Process Description
JSWSL is producing steel products via BF (Blast furnace)/COREX –BOF (Basic Oxygen Furnace) and DRI – EAF (Electric Arc Furnace)/ ZPF (Zero pollution Furnace) routes for steel making. Iron ore lumps, sinter and coke (made from coking coal) and fluxes such as limestone, dolomite are the major raw materials. The major steps in themanufacturing process are as follows:
Coke making - coal carbonisation Sintering Hot metal production (blast furnace and COREX) Steel production (basic oxygen furnace and DRI-EAF) Continuous casting
The above processes require considerable thermal energy, which is supplied through fuel gasses generated in the plant e.g. Coke oven gas (COG), Blast Furnace gas (BFG), BOF gas etc.
The present proposal of JSWSL for expansion will create additional energy requirements, which will be catered to by in-plant generation of COG, BFG, BOFG and/or Mixed Gas. Therefore to run the plant, it is required to handle and/or store all of these fuel gases.
As detailed in previous paragraphs, the proposed expansion project of JSWSL entails primarily an increase in BF gas generation due to installation of higher capacity Blast furnace, BF-5 of 4.5 MTPA capacity instead of earlier envisaged 3.0 MTPA Blast furnace as well as an increase in BOF gas due to installation of higher capacity 2x350 T BOF converters instead of earlier 2x200 T converters. Consequently, a new BF gas holder and a new BOF gas holder is also envisaged to store these gases.
The major additional hazardous materials to be stored, transported, handled and utilized within the facility have been summarized in Table 7.1:
Table 7.1 - List of additional Major Hazardous Substances to be Stored /Handled Sn. Additional
Hazardous substance handled
Quantity handled Type of vessel used for handling / storage
Nature of hazard
associated1. Blast Furnace Gas1# 109+31=140 T stored in 01
BF Gas holder of 1 lakh m3
capacity and handled via associated new pipelines
Stored in steel Cylindrical shaped gas holder with Dry
seal and handled via In-plant Steel pipelines
Flammable gas
2. BOF gas2# 128+2.5=130.5 T stored in 01 BOF Gas holder 1 lakh m3
capacity and handled via associated new pipelines
Stored in steel Cylindrical shaped gas holder with Dry
seal and handled via In-plant Steel pipelines
Flammable gas
Note:1Blast Furnace Gas density 1.25 kg/m3 at 0°C, 1 atm pressure conditions considering tentative gas mixture composition2BOF Gas quantity computed considering density as 1.37 kg/Nm3
#Total Quantity of gas handled includes amount of gas stored in holders along with gas in associated new pipelinesSource:
SMS Gas holder capacity as per Pre-Feasibility Report furnished by JSWSL.BF Gas Holder capacities as per Technical details furnished by JSWSL to IMD section of MECON.Details of pipelines as per P&ID of existing Interplant Gas pipeline network, furnished by JSWSL’s Energy Management Dept.
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7.1.5 Applicability of the MSIHC Rules
As per MSIHC Rules, 1989 with subsequent amendments, the steel production process is classified as an “industrial activity” handling hazardous substances.
To decide whether the above mentioned industrial activities/substances are likely to come within the scope of the above mentioned “Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 & subsequent amendments”, the threshold quantities mentioned in the rules are used for comparison, as given in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2 - Threshold Quantity & Identified Hazardous Substances to be handled as per MSIHC Rules, 1989 & subsequent amendments
Sn Hazardous substance
stored/ handled
Max. Quantity stored/ handled
WhetherIncluded in The
List of Hazardous &
Toxic Chemicals
Type of vessel used for storage
Lower Threshold Qty. (In
Tonne) [For rules 5,7 to 9 & 13
to 15]
Upper Threshold Qty. (In
Tonne) [For rules 10 to 12]
Remarks
1. Blast Furnace
Gas
109 T Yes,As per Sch. 3(i)
Steel Cylindrical shaped gas holder
(Capacity: 1,00,000 m3)
15 200 Exceeds lower but within upper threshold
limit. Consequence analysis required to be carried out.
31 T Yes,As per Sch. 3(i)
In-plant Steel pipelines
(2277.8 m of 4000 mm ø pipes)
15 200 Exceeds lower but within upper threshold
limit. Consequence analysis required to be carried out.
2. BOF gas 128 T Yes,As per Sch. 3(i)
Steel Cylindrical shaped gas holder
(Capacity: 1,00,000 m3)
15 200 Exceeds lower but within upper threshold
limit. Consequence analysis required to be carried out.
2.5 T Yes,As per Sch. 3(i)
In-plant Steel pipelines (969 m of 1600 mm ø pipes)
15 200 Exceeds lower but within upper threshold
limit. Consequence analysis required to be carried out.
Sources:SMS Gas holder capacity as per Pre-Feasibility Report furnished by JSWSL.BF Gas Holder capacities as per Technical details furnished by JSWSL to IMD section of MECON.Details of pipelines as per P&ID of existing Interplant Gas pipeline network, furnished by JSWSL’s Energy Management Dept.
The comparison of the above identified hazardous substances to be handled and stored at JSWSL with their corresponding threshold quantities, it can be noticed that BF gas and BOF gas exceed the lower threshold limits and come under the purview of MSIHC Rules, 1989 amended in 2000. Accordingly, Rule-7 i.e. notification of site requires submission of a written report containing consequence analysis among other information.
Further, rule 17 i.e. preparation and maintenance of material safety data sheets are also required for both the substances.
Owing to the hazardous nature of BF and BOF gas, consequence analysis of the facility has been done, taking in consideration all hazardous substances identified at Table 7.2 above. MCAA (maximum credible accident analysis) approach has been used to identify plausible worst case scenarios for hazard identification and risk assessment.
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7.1.6 Hazard Identification
Hazards associated with the identified hazardous chemicals based on NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) ratings as well as other parameters are presented in Table 7.3.
Table 7.3 - Type of Hazards Associated With Identified Hazardous Chemicals
Name of Chemical Type of Hazard
NFPA Hazard Rating IDLH Value
Flash point (°C)
Flammability range (for gases)
RemarksHealth Flammability Reactivity
Cons
titue
nts
of B
FG/
BOFG
Hydrogen 1,6,9 0 4 0 - - LEL = 4% (<13%) All gases transported
directly through
pipelines.Release:
Leak/rupture
LD gas stored in Steel Gas holders.Release:
Leak/ Rupture
Methane 1,6,9 2 4 0 - - LEL = 4.4% (<13%)Carbon monoxide 1,3,9 3 4 0 1200
ppm - LEL = 12% (<13%)
Ammonia(NH3) 4,8 3 1 0 300ppm - LEL = 16%
UEL = 25%
Naphthalene 1,7,8 2 2 0 250ppm 79° LEL = 0.9%
UEL = 5.9%
Note: IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or HealthType of Hazard :
1 Flammable substance 6 Gas or vapour not dangerous other than displacing air2 Oxidising substance, reacts with reducing agents 7 Causes skin irritation or burns3 Emits a toxic gas or vapour 8 Toxic substance4 Emits an irritating gas or vapour 9 Explosive material under certain conditions5 Emits a narcotic gas or vapour
NFPA HAZARD Ratinga) HEALTH1 - None 2 - Minor 3 - Moderate, could cause
temporary incapacitation or injury
4 - Severe, short exposure may cause serious injury
5 - Extreme, short exposure may cause death
b) FLAMMABILITY1-None, Material does not burn
2- Minor, material must be preheated to ignite
3- Moderate, moderate heating is required for ignition and volatile vapours are released
4- Severe, material ignites at normal temperature
5- Extreme, very flammable substance that readily forms explosive mixtures
c) REACTIVITY1-None, stable when exposed to fire
2-Minor, unstable at high temp. or press and may react with water
3-Moderate, unstable but does not explode, may form explosive mixture with water
4-Severe, Explodes if heated or water added
5-Extreme, readily explosives under normal condition
Source:MSDS of chemicals as per published literature and/or furnished by JSWSLOnsite Emergency Plan of JSWSLPublished literature for properties of chemicals at https://www.nfpa.org
From the above table it can be observed that BF gas and BOF gas both are the hazardous materials of concern for the proposed project.
The catastrophic potential of a hazardous substance depends on its flammability, toxicity and volatility. The ambient temperature and vapour pressure of a substance is used as a measure of the ability to become air borne. Both BF and BOF gas are proposed to be stored in the plant, hence the fire hazards associated have been quantified owing to its toxic as well as high flammable nature.
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The primary potential hazards due to the identified hazardous facilities is summarised in Table-7.4 as below.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
Vija
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orks
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Prim
ary
Haz
ard
Anal
ysis
of P
ropo
sed
faci
litie
s U
nit/
faci
lity
Haz
ardo
us a
ctiv
ity
Failu
re S
cena
rio
Nat
ure
of P
oten
tial H
azar
dCo
ntro
l mea
sure
sBl
ast
Furn
ace,
BF
5
Stor
age
of B
F ga
s(in
new
gas
hol
der)
Faile
d ta
nk o
r ass
ocia
ted
fittin
gs, p
ump
or p
ipew
ork
or
oper
ator
err
or o
r mec
hani
cal
dam
age
Fire
and
exp
losio
nTo
xic
cloud
disp
ersio
nDe
sign
of s
tora
ge s
truct
ures
/ ta
nks
to re
leva
nt s
tand
ards
an
d le
gisla
tions
.Re
gula
r ins
pect
ions
and
mai
nten
ance
.Op
erat
or in
duct
ion
and
ongo
ing
train
ing.
Oper
atio
nal p
roce
dure
s.M
ater
ial
safe
ty d
ata
shee
t (M
SDS)
reg
ister
and
MSD
Ss
kept
on-
site
at d
iffer
ent l
ocat
ions
in fo
rm o
f sig
nage
etc
.Ha
zard
Sig
nage
.De
sign
of s
tora
ge s
truct
ures
/ ta
nks
to re
leva
nt s
tand
ards
an
d le
gisla
tions
.Ap
prop
riate
sto
rage
of a
ll ch
emica
ls, f
uel a
nd d
ange
rous
su
bsta
nces
in
ac
cord
ance
w
ith
rele
vant
Ha
zard
ous
Chem
ical R
ules
, 200
0 w
ith s
ubse
quen
t am
endm
ents
and
as
socia
ted
legi
slatio
ns.
Hous
ekee
ping
act
iviti
es –
site
wou
ld b
e ke
pt c
lean
and
tidy
an
d fir
e ha
zard
s re
mov
ed w
here
pra
ctica
ble.
Avai
labi
lity
of f
irefig
htin
g eq
uipm
ent,
such
as
over
head
w
ater
spr
ay s
yste
m, m
ount
ed o
n to
p of
gas
hol
ders
.Re
gula
r in
spec
tions
an
d m
aint
enan
ce
of
firef
ight
ing
equi
pmen
t and
sto
rage
are
as, w
here
requ
ired.
Site
pol
icies
, man
agem
ent p
lans
and
pro
cedu
res.
Prot
ectio
n of
sto
rage
facil
ities
(e.g
. bol
lard
s).
Oper
ator
indu
ctio
n an
d on
goin
g tra
inin
g.Lo
catio
n of
exp
losiv
e st
orag
e sh
ould
be
such
tha
t it
has
min
imum
inte
ract
ion
with
peo
ple
and
prop
erty
.
SMS-
4St
orag
e of
BO
F ga
s (in
new
gas
hol
der)
Fa
iled
tank
or a
ssoc
iate
d fit
tings
, pum
p or
pip
ewor
k or
op
erat
or e
rror
or m
echa
nica
l da
mag
e
Fire
and
exp
losio
nTo
xic
cloud
disp
ersio
n
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STE
EL L
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
Vija
yana
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orks
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ilure
Sce
nari
oN
atur
e of
Pot
entia
l Haz
ard
Cont
rol m
easu
res
Gas
di
stri
buti
on
netw
ork
Tran
spor
t of
BF
&
BOF
Gas
via
asso
ciate
d ne
w
pipe
lines
Failu
re o
f pi
pelin
e, b
urst
ing
of
pipe
line
due
to
Corr
osio
n,
Vibr
atio
n,
exte
rnal
lo
adin
g,
Oper
atio
n er
ror,
Over
pre
ssur
e,
Mai
nten
ance
failu
re, o
r Sa
bota
ge
Fire
and
exp
losio
nTo
xic
cloud
disp
ersio
nDe
sign
of p
ipel
ines
(i.e
. wal
l thi
ckne
ss a
nd s
tress
rel
ief),
w
ell
sites
, Ce
ntra
l Pr
oces
sing
Facil
ity
and
rela
ted
infra
stru
ctur
e to
rele
vant
sta
ndar
ds a
nd le
gisla
tion.
Inst
alla
tion
of p
ress
ure
mon
itorin
g sy
stem
s.Co
nduc
t re
gula
r in
spec
tions
, m
aint
enan
ce a
nd t
estin
g of
eq
uipm
ent.
Site
pol
icies
, man
agem
ent p
lans
and
pro
cedu
res.
Oper
ator
indu
ctio
n an
d on
goin
g tra
inin
g.M
aint
enan
ce
of
fire
brea
ks
to
slow
th
e pr
ogre
ss
of
bush
fires
.Ro
utin
e ha
zard
redu
ctio
n bu
rns.
Fire
-figh
ting
equi
pmen
t an
d sp
ill ki
ts l
ocat
ed i
n on
-site
ve
hicle
s an
d in
frast
ruct
ure
(whe
re a
ppro
pria
te).
Rest
rictio
n of
acc
ess
to s
tora
ge a
reas
, inc
ludi
ng s
ecur
ing
stor
age
facil
ities
.Pr
ovisi
on o
f ade
quat
e lig
htin
g ar
ound
sto
rage
facil
ities
.Si
gnag
e (i.
e. u
naut
horiz
ed e
ntry
war
ning
and
info
rmat
ion
signs
).Po
lice
wou
ld b
e no
tifie
d as
soo
n as
pos
sible
in c
ase
of a
su
spec
ted
brea
ch.
Mat
eria
l sa
fety
dat
a sh
eet
(MSD
S) r
egist
er a
nd M
SDSs
ke
pt o
n-sit
e at
diff
eren
t loc
atio
ns in
form
of s
igna
ge e
tc.
Sour
ce:
Exist
ing
Emer
genc
y Pl
an o
f JSW
SL.
Accid
ent h
istor
y of
sim
ilar f
acilit
ies fo
r plan
t fac
ilities
.EG
IG a
nd O
ISD
man
uals
on p
ipeli
ne a
nd st
orag
e ve
ssel
failu
res.
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7.1.7 Fire Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI) Approach for macro level risk assessment
Dow’s Fire Explosion Index (F&EI) and Mond’s Toxicity Index (TI), together called asFire Explosion and Toxicity Index (FETI), is one of the most widely used relative ranking hazard index. It is a quantitative risk analysis method used for hazard identification at plant level as well as estimation of the total risk due to a given process.
The application of FETI would help to make a quick assessment of the nature and quantification of the hazard in a plant facility on an overall plant scale. F&EI is a product of Material Factor (MF) and Hazard Factor. While MF represents the flammability and reactivity of the substances, hazard factor is itself a product of General Process Hazard (GPH) and Special Process Hazard (SPH).
As per Dow's Fire & Explosion Index Hazard Classification Guide, Seventh Edition, 1994, by American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the degree of hazard potential is identified based on the numerical value of Dow’s F&EI. Similarly, the degree of hazard potential based on the numerical value of Mond’s Toxicity Index as per Mond’s Index Manual, 1993 by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) is identified as per the criteria given below:
Table 7.5 - Degree of Hazard for F&EI and TI Dow’s F&EI index
rangeMond’s Toxicity Index
rangeDegree of Hazard
0-60 1 – 6 Light61-96 6 – 10 Moderate97-127 > 10 Intermediate128-158 > 10 Heavy159-up > 10 Severe
Source:Dow's Fire & Explosion Index Hazard Classification Guide, Seventh Edition, 1994, by American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)Mond’s Index Manual, 1993 by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)
By comparing the indices of F&EI and TI given in above table, the unit under analysis is classified into one of the following categories established for this purpose.
Table 7.6 - Categories of substances based on F&EI and TI Category Fire and Explosion Index (F&EI) Toxicity Index (TI)
I < 65 < 6II 65 ≤ F&EI < 95 6 ≤ TI < 10III ≥ 95 ≥ 10
Source:Dow's Fire & Explosion Index Hazard Classification Guide, Seventh Edition, 1994, by AICHE Mond’s Index Manual, 1993 by ICI
Certain basic minimum preventive and protective measures are recommended for the three hazard categories.
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Results of FE and TI for Storage/Process Units
Based on the methodologies for calculation of FE & TI, the hazardous BF gas and BOF gas storages proposed by JSWSL have been evaluated for the likely fire and explosion as well as toxic hazards. The estimates for F&E and TI are given below:
The maximum exposure allowed by OSHA in the workplace over an eight hour period for Carbon monoxide is 35 ppm and the NFPA codes (704, 325M or 49) indicates a health rank of 3 for CO. The same have been used to calculate Mond’s Toxicity Index (TI).
Table 7.7 - Fire explosion & Toxicity Index assessment Sl. No.
Chemical/Fuel Storage capacity
F&EI Degree of Hazard
TI Category
1. Carbon Monoxide (major component of BF Gas and BOF gas)
1,00,000 m3
108.86 Intermediate 6.7 Moderate
Source:Calculations as per methodologies defined by Dow's F&EI Hazard Classification Guide, 7th Ed., 1994, by AICHE & Mond’s Index Manual, 1993 of ICI
Dow’s F&E Index value is calculated to be 108.86 for BFG/BOF gases (having Carbon Monoxide as the major component), implying intermediate degree of fire and explosion hazard. The radius of exposure, accordingly is calculated to be 91.4 ft. (i.e. 27.9 m). Thus any equipment/facility/person within 27.9 m of these storages will be at risk to be exposed to a fire & explosion hazard.
The degree of toxic hazard due to these gases is estimated to be moderate, indicated by a Mond’s Toxicity index value of 6.7.
7.1.8 Consequence Analysis for fire and explosion as well as toxic hazards
Subsequent to the accidental release of hazardous chemicals, the consequence depends on various factors e.g. type and inventory of released hazardous materials, presence and location of an ignition source, meteorological conditions, etc.
DNV’s PHAST, which is a consequence and risk assessment software for calculation of physical effects (fire, explosion, atmospheric dispersion) of the escape of hazardous materials has been used to perform the consequence calculations. The software allows detailed modelling and quantitative assessment of release of pure chemicals as well as mixtures from different scenarios.
Consequence analysis quantifies vulnerable zone for a conceived incident and once the vulnerable zone is identified for an incident, measures can be proposed to eliminate damage to plant and potential injury to personnel.
Consequence analysis for additional BF Gas and BOF Gas proposed to be handled via pipelines at JSWSL after implementation of the expansion project has been carried out.
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For the purpose of consequence modelling, Maximum Credible Accident Analysis (MCAA) approach has been used to select worst-case credible scenarios. The same is detailed in subsequent paragraphs
a) Scenario selection based on Maximum Credible Accident Analysis (MCAA)
A Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) can be characterized, as an accident with a maximum damage potential, and yet is still highly probable. The selection of accident scenarios representative for a MCA-Analysis has been done on the basis of engineering judgment and expertise in the field of risk analysis studies, especially accident analysis.
MCA Analysis assists in identifying the potential major accidents arising due to flammable and/or toxic storages or handling facilities and estimate the maximum consequent effects on the surrounding environment in terms of damage distances of heat, radiation, toxic release, vapor cloud explosion etc. depending upon the effective hazardous attributes and the impact of the event, in the worst possible hazard situations.
The visualization of MCA scenarios for the present proposal has been done considering the chemical inventory being handled at the proposed plant, various loss of containment scenarios and subsequent accident scenarios and analysis of incident history of similar nature to establish credibility of the identified accident scenarios.
Credible scenarios were identified using Bow-tie diagram as shown in figure below.
Fig.7.1.: Bow-Tie diagram for identification of credible accident scenarios
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Based on the above, the most credible release scenarios and associated hazards which would lead to maximum damage to human life as well as property, also identified as Worst Maximum Credible Accident Scenarios (WMCAS) are listed below in Table 7.8.
Table 7.8 - Probable Release & Accident Scenarios Identified as per MCAA Sn. Hazardous
subs.Accident Scenario Likely consequence Credibility for consequence
analysis as per MCAA1. BF Gas BF Gas pipeline leak
from hole (100mm dia. hole)
Jet fire, Flash fire, Vapour cloud explosion, toxic exposure
Credible(non-worst case)
BF gas pipeline catastrophic failure
Fireball, Flash fire, Vapour Cloud explosion, Toxic Cloud dispersion
Credible(worst case)
BF gas holder catastrophic failure
Fireball, Flash fire, Vapour Cloud explosion, Toxic Cloud dispersion
Credible(worst case)
2. BOF gas BOF Gas pipeline leak from hole (100mm dia. hole)
Jet fire, Flash fire, Vapour cloud explosion, toxic exposure
Credible(non-worst case)
BOF gas pipeline catastrophic failure
Fireball, Flash fire, Vapour Cloud explosion, Toxic Cloud dispersion
Credible(worst case)
BOF gas holder catastrophic failure
Fireball, Flash fire, Vapour Cloud explosion, Toxic Cloud dispersion
Credible(worst case)
Reference: Incident history of similar plants and engineering judgement for similar activities handling/storing similar substances.
The worst case credible scenarios have been considered for consequence assessment with a conservative approach, owing to the severity of damage possible due to those scenarios.
b) Consequence modelling
Consequence analysis for the selected accident scenarios has been carried to estimate the vulnerable zones. The prevalent meteorological conditions as well as probable inventory susceptible to release in case of loss of containment.
Consequence Model / Software Used
DNV’s PHAST (Version 6.4) software, which is a consequence and risk assessment software for calculation of physical effects (fire, explosion, atmospheric dispersion) of the escape of hazardous materials has been used to perform the consequence calculations. The software allows detailed modeling and quantitative assessment of release of pure chemicals as well as mixtures from different scenarios.
Meteorological Conditions Considered
Minimum wind speed of 1.0 m/s and stable as well as neutral atmospheric stability conditions have been assumed to model fire effects in a worst case scenario having low chance of dilution of flammable substance concentration in the atmosphere and a higher damage effect. An average Wind speed of 3.0 m/s based on maximum of mean
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monthly climatological trend of wind speeds at Bellary as collected from Climatological Normals (1981-2010) issued by IMD, GoI with neutral atmospheric stability conditions has been assumed to predict maximum extent of dispersion of toxic components of the identified hazardous substances during a release.
Damage Criteria Considered in the Model
In order to apprehend the damage produced by various scenarios, it is appropriate to discuss the physiological/physical effects of thermal radiation intensities due to fire accidents and overpressure effects of explosions. The thermal radiation due to pool fire or jet fires usually results in burn on the human body. Furthermore, inanimate objects like equipment, piping, cable, etc. may also be affected and also need to be evaluated for damages. The effect of overpressure due to blast effect and the effect of thermal radiation due to fire on unprotected skin, as per Indian Standard IS 15656 : 2006 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS — CODE OF PRACTICE is presented below in Tables 7.9 and 7.10, respectively.
Table 7.9 - Effect of Different Over-Pressures on Human Life & Property Overpressure (bar)
Type of Damage on structure Type of Damage on Human life
0.02 Typical window glass breakage -0.14 Partial collapse of buildings Personnel knocked down0.21 Steel framed buildings get distorted
and uprooted from their foundationsEar drum rupture (beginning of serious injury to human life)
Source: Indian Standard IS 15656 : 2006 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS — CODE OF PRACTICE
Table 7.10 - Relation Between Heat Radiation Intensity, Time & Effect on Man Heat Radiation Level (Kw/m2)
Duration (Secs)
Effect on Humans Effect on property
4 -6 20 Sufficient to cause pain to personnel
Impairment of escape routes
12.5 5-20 Extreme pain within 20s (1% lethality in 1 minute)
Provides minimum energy required for piloted ignition of wood and melting of plastic
37.5 10 Immediate fatality (100% lethality in 1 minute)
Sufficient to cause severe damage to process equipment
Source: Indian Standard IS 15656 : 2006 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS — CODE OF PRACTICE
The results of consequence analysis are summarized in the succeeding Table 7.11below.
JSW
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Res
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Plan
t Uni
tH
azar
dous
Su
bsta
nce
Han
dled
/ St
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Cred
ible
failu
re s
cena
rio
and
Failu
re s
ize
(mm
)H
azar
d ef
fect
sEn
d Po
int C
rite
ria
Haz
ard
exte
nt(m
)At
mos
pher
ic C
ondi
tions
1.5F
1.5D
3D
BFG
PIP
ELIN
EBF
GRu
ptur
e (F
BR)
Fire
Bal
l [M
ax F
ireba
ll ra
dius
= 91
m]
4.0
kW/m
218
718
718
712
.5 k
W/m
285
8585
37.5
kW
/m2
--
-Fl
ash
Fire
[½LF
L co
nc: 1
6233
8 pp
m]
½ L
FL29
2831
LFL
2421
21
Vapo
ur C
loud
Exp
losio
n[D
istan
ce o
f ign
ition
: 40m
]0.
21 b
ar85
8585
0.14
bar
104
104
104
0.02
bar
345
344
344
Toxi
c Di
sper
sion
dist
ance
Prob
abilit
y of
leth
ality
= 0
3025
25Pr
obab
ility
of le
thal
ity >
0 &
<1.
00
00
BOF
PIPE
LIN
EBO
F ga
sRu
ptur
e (F
BR)
Fire
Bal
l [M
ax F
ireba
ll ra
dius
= 39
m]
4.0
kW/m
211
811
811
812
.5 k
W/m
262
6262
37.5
kW
/m2
2222
22Fl
ash
Fire
[½ L
FL c
onc:
1106
44 p
pm ]
½ L
FL12
3812
5012
00LF
L12
3812
5012
00
Vapo
ur C
loud
Exp
losio
n[D
istan
ce o
f ign
ition
: 40m
]0.
21 b
ar47
4747
0.14
bar
5858
580.
02 b
ar19
619
619
6
Toxi
c Di
sper
sion
dist
ance
Prob
abilit
y of
leth
ality
= 0
2525
25Pr
obab
ility
of le
thal
ity >
0 &
<1.
00
00
BF G
AS H
OLD
ERBF
Gas
Rupt
ure
(FBR
)
Fire
Bal
l [M
ax F
ireba
ll ra
dius
= 13
8m]
4.0
kW/m
230
630
630
612
.5 k
W/m
214
514
514
537
.5 k
W/m
2-
--
Flas
h Fi
re[½
LFL
con
c: 1
6233
8 pp
m]
½ L
FL46
4351
LFL
3332
51
Vapo
ur C
loud
Exp
losio
n[D
istan
ceof
igni
tion:
40m
]0.
21 b
ar12
512
512
50.
14 b
ar16
116
116
10.
02 b
ar62
362
362
3
Toxi
c Di
sper
sion
dist
ance
Prob
abilit
y of
leth
ality
= 0
5125
25Pr
obab
ility
of le
thal
ity >
0 &
<1.
00
00
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(mm
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Haz
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exte
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)At
mos
pher
ic C
ondi
tions
1.5F
1.5D
3D
BOF
GAS
HO
LDER
BOF
Gas
Rupt
ure
(FBR
)
Fire
Bal
l [M
ax F
ireba
ll ra
dius
= 14
6m]
4.0
kW/m
244
944
944
912
.5 k
W/m
224
024
024
037
.5 k
W/m
295
9595
Flas
h Fi
re[½
LFL
con
c: 1
1064
4 pp
m]
½ L
FL15
6814
1210
17LF
L15
6814
1210
17
Vapo
ur C
loud
Exp
losio
n[D
istan
ce o
f ign
ition
: 40m
]0.
21 b
ar17
817
717
80.
14 b
ar21
721
721
70.
02 b
ar72
572
472
4
Toxi
c Di
sper
sion
dist
ance
Prob
abilit
y of
leth
ality
= 0
8760
62Pr
obab
ility
of le
thal
ity >
0 &
<1.
00
3031
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ce: R
esul
ts o
btain
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om D
NV’s
PHAS
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4 fo
r con
sequ
ence
mod
ellin
g fo
r pro
pose
d pr
ojec
ts.
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The above table makes evident that the majority of the hazardous consequence have highest hazard extents in the atmospheric stability class D with wind speed of 3 m/s or in the stability class F with wind speeds of 1.5 m/s.
These worst case results for the different releases enumerated above have been summarized in Table 7.12. For assessing maximum damage from most credible scenarios, results have been shown for end point criteria corresponding to maximum observed damage due to a particular hazard effect.
Table 7.12 - Worst Case Credible Hazard Extents for Identified Hazardous Facilities Plant Unit Failure size Nature of hazard Hazard effects Worst case Hazard extent (m)BF GAS PIPELINES
Catastrophic Rupture Fire & Explosion
Fireball 85m @12.5 kW/m2
Flash Fire 24m @LFLVapour Cloud Explosion 85m @0.21 bar(g)
Toxic effect Toxic effect safe distance >30m @ no probability of fatalityBOF GAS PIPELINES
Catastrophic Rupture Fire & Explosion
Fireball 22m @37.5 kW/m2
Flash Fire 1250m @LFLVapour Cloud Explosion 47m @0.21 bar(g)
Toxic effect Toxic effect safe distance > 25m @ no probability of fatalityBF Gas Holder
Catastrophic Rupture Fire & explosion
Fireball 145m @12.5 kW/m2
Flash Fire 51m @LFLVapour Cloud Explosion 125m @ 0.21 bar(g)
Toxic effect Toxic effect safe distance >51m @ no probability of fatalityBOF gas holder
Catastrophic Rupture Fire & explosion
Fireball 95m @ 37.5kW/m2
Flash Fire 1568m @LFLVapour Cloud Explosion 178m @ 0.21 bar(g)
Toxic effect Toxic effect safe distance >87m @ no probability of fatalitySource: Results obtained from DNV’s PHAST ver. 6.4 for consequence modelling for proposed projects.
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The worst case Hazard extents of all identified major hazardous units is shown in figures below
Fig.7.2.: Major Hazard Extents for Thermal Fire Effects (BOF gas holder)
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Fig.7.3.: Major Hazard Extents for Flash Fires (BF gas holder)
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Fig.7.4.: Hazard Extent for Vapour Cloud Explosion Effects (BOF Gas holder)
Fig.7.5.: Hazard Extent for Vapour Cloud Explosion Effects (BF Gas line)
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Fig.7.6.: Hazard Extents for Toxic Cloud Dispersion Effects in Identified Hazardous Facilities (BF & BOF Gas holders, BF & BOF gas pipes)
The nearest habitations to the JSWSL plant which could possibly be affected by an accident caused due to hazardous facilities within the plant as well as their proximity to the nearest hazardous facility is shown in Table 7.13.
Table 7.13 - Proximity of nearby habitations to proposed hazardous facilities of JSWSL Hazardo
us Facility
Distances in kmN-NE Quadrant NE-SE Quadrant SE-W Quadrant W-N Quadrant
BTPS Township
Toranagallu Sunrise colony
Yerabanahalli Nagalapur Vidyanagar township
Hill view Township
Vaddu Basapur VV Nagar colony
Shankar Guda colony
Kurekuppa
BOF Gas Holder
3.5 1.4 4.0 3.7 7.5 4.8 7.2 5.1 5.0 2.9 1.8 4.3BF Gas holder
4.0 1.4 4.7 4.2 6.9 4.3 6.6 4.6 4.5 2.7 1.4 4.0Source: Plant Layout of JSWSL, Google Earth
To verify if any nearby habitation is within the effect radius of the proposed gas holders, they were plotted together with each of the gas holders and their distance to each of the gas holders was compared with the minimum safe distance from the gas holders for fire, explosion as well as toxic effects. The same have been illustrated in figures below.
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Fig.7.7.: Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Fire effects)
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Fig.7.8.: Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Explosion effects)
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Fig.7.9.: Safe Distances from Hazardous Installations of JSWSL to Nearest Habitations (Toxic effects)
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The proximity analysis of nearby habitations with the proposed gas storages, as illustrated in figures above indicates, that no habitations are falling within the effect radius of these storages and thus no offsite emergency is anticipated due to these storages.
7.1.9 Domino Effects
Domino effect is basically the propagation of an accident originated from a specific equipment or inventory to adjacent equipment or areas of an industrial site.
For the present risk assessment study, domino effect scenario has also been analyzed to assess the associated risk in the most dangerous condition where failure of one facility/unit may trigger a secondary hazardous event at a nearby hazardous unit/facility leading to multiple failures and accidents at JSWSL.
Normally the propagation of fires or explosions from one area to another is not very representative for the risk of external population, because as a secondary effect, it will be a highly localized event with high risk of damage to assets but low effect on people outside the limits of the installation.
Also, in considering a domino effect, the possibility of a new cloud dispersion from a flammable material undergoing delayed ignition from a secondary event release is not considered as the release due to domino effect will be immediately ignited from the energy of the first event.
Additionally, the secondary event occurrence takes into account that the majority of people located in adjacent areas of the initial event must have taken appropriate reaction to escape in safe conditions according to Emergency Response procedures, which leads to conclude that most of the time the exposed group are the Emergency Group inside the installation boundary, which reduce the number of fatalities related to secondary scenarios.
a) Identification of Domino Effects Scenarios
For each initial events selected for the domino effect risk analysis, the occurrence probability of domino effects on adjacent areas due to overpressure were identified. These probabilities, when cumulated with the frequency of release in the worst case scenario, gives the frequency of occurrence of an initiating event for all hazardous units in a facility/complex.
The proposed storages viz. new BF gas holder and new BOF gas holder have been considered together with the existing hazardous substance storages of BF gas, BOF gas and COREX gas at JSWSL for analyzing Domino effect.
Based on the consequence modelling carried out for the proposed storages and the estimated worst case hazard distances for overpressure effects that can pose a potential threat of causing a domino effect, the different units which could be affected and partake in causing a domino effect have been identified as below. The effect areas for existing units have been used from existing Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSLfor identifying the units that can be affected due to the secondary accident scenarios.
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Table 7.14 - Units considered for Domino effect study along with effect radius Units Unit name Effect radius for initiating a secondary event
PROPOSED UNITSN1 BF gas holder 178 mN2 BOF Gas holder 121 m
EXISTING UNITSE1 SMS-1 Gas holder 56 mE2 SMS-2 Gas holder 56 mE3 BF1&2 Gas holder 56 mE4 BF3&4 Gas holder 56 mE5 COREX gas holder 56 mE6 COB-3 Gas holder 56 mE7 COB-4 Gas holder 56 mSource:
Results of Consequence analysis for proposed projectsExisting Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSL
Based on the distances of overpressure hazard and relative distances between each hazardous facility, the table below presents the origin and the affected units where secondary accident scenarios can occur.
Table 7.15 - Affected Units with Domino Effects Potential
Affected Units-Domino effect Origin UnitsN1 N2 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7
N1 BF gas holder - - - - - - - -N2 BOF Gas holder - - - - - - - -E1 SMS-1 Gas holder - - - - - - - -E2 SMS-2 Gas holder - - - - - - - -E3 BF1&2 Gas holder - - - - - - - -E4 BF3&4 Gas holder - - - - - - - -E5 COREX gas holder - - - - - - - -E6 COB-3 Gas holder - - - - - - - -E7 COB-4 Gas holder - - - - - - - -Domino effect observed (Y/N) N N N N N N N N NIndex: * – Affected unit - no effectReference: General Layout of JSWSL
As can be seen from the table above, the siting of existing as well as proposed hazardous facilities has been done taking into consideration the respective effect distances. Thus, no facility is located within the effect distance of other hazardous facility. This indicates no probability of a Domino effect due to the proposed as well as existing hazardous facilities at JSWSL.
7.1.10Failure frequency analysis
The hazardous facilities prone to failures and which may subsequently lead to an accident scenario for the proposed project are the BF & BOF gas holders as well as associated new pipelines.
The failure probabilities and frequencies for the different credible failure scenarios have been estimated based on published literature as well as failure history of storage
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vessels and pipelines handling/storing similar hazardous gases in other similar process plants for an optimistic approach of failure frequency estimation.
The credible failure scenarios selected are as follows:
Failure of pipelines: The possible route of hazardous material going out of containment in open atmosphere is the rupture of a pipeline. The probability of catastrophic rupture of a pipeline carrying BF gas or BOF gas is quite low. However, due to the high severity of the damage that can be caused due to such a failure, this low frequency failure event has been considered to be a “foreseeable” event.
Failure of pressurized storage vessel: Instantaneous release of all of the hazardous gas inventory stored inside the storage vessel at pressurized conditions due to a complete failure of the storage vessel is considered as the worst possible scenario. It is to be noted that loss caused due to this event is very high but the probability is low; however, in case of neglect of maintenance or natural calamities such as earthquake the possibility of occurrence of this scenario exists. Such events are unlikely to happen and are not credible, however due to the severity of consequences, these events have also been considered for the risk analysis.
Estimates of failure frequencies has been made from data published by Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK in its report titled “Failure Rate and Event Data for use within Risk Assessments”, 2019. Table 7.16 shows the failure frequencies of storage vessels as well as pipelines envisaged in the proposed project.
Table 7.16 - Failure frequencies for proposed hazardous facilities Failure frequency (catastrophic failures)
Pipelines(>1000 mm dia)
Pressurised Storage vessel(large vessels >450 m3 capacity)
4 x 10-8 per m per year 5 x 10-6 per vessel per yearSource: “Failure Rate and Event Data for use within Risk Assessments”, 2019 by HSE
Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
Event Tree Analysis (ETA) is a graphical technique used to identify the different combination so events and circumstances in an accident sequence. Each branch of the Event tree represents a separate accident sequence, beginning with an initiating undesirable event and finally leading to a hazardous outcome. The method provides information on how a failure can occur and the probability of occurrence and assists in estimation of frequency of the incident.
Based on the above probabilities of immediate ignition and occurrence of different failure scenarios for pipelines as well as pressurized storage vessels, event tree analysis has been done and the consequent scenarios have been identified for the different LOCs. The Event Tree Diagram (ETD) for a pressurized storage vessel and above ground pipeline have been illustrated in Figs. 7.10 & 7.11 respectively.
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Fig.7.10.: ETD of a pressurized storage vessel
Fig.7.11.: ETD of aboveground pressurized pipelines
Based on the above Event trees and frequency of the failure events, the event frequencies of fire, explosion as well as toxic dispersion consequences have been calculated as shown in table below.
Table 7.17 - Estimation of event frequencies for proposed hazardous facilities Failure scenario
Failure frequency, f
Consequence (event) Probability of event, P (as per ETD)
Event frequency (f*P)
Catastrophic Rupture of BOF gas pipelines
3.9 x 10-5
Fireball 0.2 7.7 x 10-6
Vapor Cloud Explosion 0.096 3.7 x 10-6
Flash fire 0.144 5.6 x 10-6
No hazard 0.56 2.2 x 10-5
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Failure scenario
Failure frequency, f
Consequence (event) Probability of event, P (as per ETD)
Event frequency (f*P)
Catastrophic Rupture of BF gas pipelines
9.1 x 10-5
Fireball 0.2 1.8 x 10-5
Vapor Cloud Explosion 0.096 8.7 x 10-6
Flash fire 0.144 1.3 x 10-5
No hazard 0.56 5.1 x 10-5
Catastrophic Rupture of BOF gas Holder
5.0 x 10-6
Fireball 0.49 2.5 x 10-6
Vapor Cloud Explosion 0.036 1.8 x 10-7
Flash fire 0.054 2.7 x 10-7
No hazard 0.21 1.1 x 10-6
Catastrophic Rupture of BF gas Holder
5.0 x 10-6
Fireball 0.49 2.5 x 10-6
Vapor Cloud Explosion 0.036 1.8 x 10-7
Flash fire 0.054 2.7 x 10-7
No hazard 0.21 1.1 x 10-6
Reference: “Failure Rate and Event Data for use within Risk Assessments”, 2019 by HSEEvent tree diagrams and consequence analysis carried out for proposed projects in this study
7.1.11Risk Estimation
Individual Risk
The Individual Risk (IR) level is more specifically defined as the Individual Risk Per Annum (IRPA), which is the calculated annual risk loading to a specific individual or group of individuals. This depends on the amount of time in a year that the individual spends in different risk areas. The individual risk calculation takes account of the fact that people move from one place to another. When calculating individual risk from major accident scenarios, it is normal to take account of protection by buildings.
The individual risks are calculated as below:
Where, N = total number of persons at risk i = Incident identification number I = impact of ith Incident (deaths for accident type i) f = frequency of the ith incident
It is estimated that a total of 2787 people working within the plant in close proximity to the proposed hazardous installations and will be at risk for a total exposure period of 8 hrs.
Based on the above, and taking into consideration the MCA analysis to identify worst case credible accident scenarios, the Individual risk is estimated to be 2.3 x 10-6
per year.
Individual Risk Criteria and ALARP
A broadly acceptable level of individual risk as per the ALARP (As low as reasonably practicable) concept of HSE, UK is 10-6/ year. However, Individual Risk of death to members of the public outside the plant boundaries which can be applied in the Indian
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context, as per recommendation made in original article published in Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences titled “Risk Criteria and its Acceptance in Indian Context” dtd. Aug. 2015 are:
Greater than 10-5 per year is intolerable risk Lower than 10-6 per year is negligible risk.
The IR calculated for the facility, when compared with the HSE IR criteria as well as the IR criteria recommended in Indian context, indicates that the IR due to the proposed facilities at JSWSL is Tolerable and within ALARP. Relevant good practices at the workplace as well as implementation of suitable risk reduction measures can reduce the actual risk to negligible level.
Societal Risk
Society usually judges accidents that result in multiple fatalities more harshly than multiple accidents that cause fewer fatalities per accident.
Societal risk is depicted on a cumulative graph called an F/N curve. The horizontal axis is the number of potential fatalities, N. The vertical axis is the frequency per year that N or more potential fatalities could occur, F. This risk indicator is used by authorities as a measure for the social disruption in case of large accidents.
The F-N Curve for JSWSL’s proposed hazardous facilities is presented graphically utilizing modified Hong-Kong’s Societal Risk Criteria and recommendation made in the article titled “Risk Criteria and its Acceptance in Indian Context” dtd. Aug. 2015 by Neeru Anand published in Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences in Fig. 7.12.
Fig.7.12.: F-N Curve for JSWSL’s proposed facilitiesg
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The above figure indicates that the Societal Risk of the project falls mostly within the zone of tolerable acceptability of the Societal Risk Acceptance Criteria.However, an isolated accident scenario extends beyond the acceptable zone, which can be controlled by judicious implementation of risk reduction measures and providing PPEs to working personnel in close proximity to the facilities.
7.1.12Hazardous events with greatest contribution to fatality risk
The hazardous event scenarios likely to make the significant contribution to the risk of potential fatalities are ranked in Table-7.18. The risks to people at plant site are categorized as “On-site” risks while the risks to communities outside the plant premises is categorized as “Off-site” risks.
Table 7.18 - Hazardous events contributing to risk and their risk ranking (A) (B) C =
A*BSn. Hazardous event Consequence of
significant damageConsequence
severity*(1=least severe; 5=most severe)
Likelihood*(1=least likely; 5=most likely)
RISK RANK
1. Onsite vehicle impact on personnel
Potential for single fatalities, onsite impact only 3 3 9
2. Entrapment/struck by Machinery
Potential for single fatalities, onsite impact only 3 2 6
3. Fall from heights Potential for single fatalities, onsite impact only 1 3 3
4. Electrocution Potential for single fatalities, onsite impact only 2 3 6
5.New pipelines fire & explosion as well as toxic dispersion
Potential for multiple fatalities, onsite impact only 4 1 4
6.BF & BOF gas holders failure and fire & explosion as well as toxic dispersion
Potential for multiple fatalities, onsite impact only 5 1 5
*based on Historical survey of similar facilities & risk assessment carried out in present study
The above risk ranking indicates that although the most severe consequences will be due to rupture of Gas holders followed by the associated pipelines, their chances of occurrences are low due to implementation of better safety features in the installationsand constant monitoring of vessel/pipework integrity for regular repair and maintenance, and hence these facilities have low levels of risk in the facility.
7.1.13Summary & Conclusions of Risk Assessment
a) Consequence assessment
Gas holders (BFG & BOFG)
A maximum total of 1,00,000 m3 each of BF gas and BOF gas is proposed to be stored in new BF gas and BOF gas holders at JSWSL’s steel plant, wherein BF Gas and BOF gas will be tapped for existing as well as future producing units and will be mixed in suitable proportions to produce Mixed gas of desired calorific value for use at JSWSL. The results of MCA analysis indicates a maximum fire hazard distance for causing
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significant damage (@37.5 Kw/m2 thermal radiation) extending up to 95 m in the case of complete failure of BOF gas holder and catastrophic release of BOF gas, subsequently being ignited resulting in a fireball. Explosion effects having significant potential for damage (@0.21 bar(g) overpressure) is observed to be upto a distance of 178 m due to BOF gas holder failure. The toxic effect of BFG and BOFG (attributed to presence of Carbon Monoxide in the gases) will be limited to 87m from the BOF gas holder, beyond which there will be no probability of fatality due to toxic effect in case of a release.
Gas Pipelines (BFG & BOFG)
The worst case hazard extent for fire effects from proposed additional pipelines is observed to be 22 m (@37.5 kW/m2) that could lead to 100% fatality. The explosion effects is estimated to extend to 85 m (@0.21 bar) that could cause serious damage to human life as well as nearby property. The toxic effect of BFG and BOFG pipelines is predicted to extend to a maximum distance of 30 m.
As observed from the overall analysis, the hazard extents will be contained within the plant premises and will not extend beyond plant boundary into any nearby settlement in the area.
b) Risk Analysis
The Individual risk (IR) and Social risk (SR) analysis and comparison with respective Individual risk and Societal risk acceptance criteria shows that the IR as well as SR for the proposed project of JSWSL are within the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) for the criteria.
So, effective implementation of preventive and mitigative measures with vigilant, continuous watch for defects/failures of the gas holders as well as associated pipework is suggested for a minimizing the risks to negligible levels.
7.1.14Recommended Risk Reduction & Mitigative Measures
The following opportunities shall be considered as a potential means of reducing identified risks during the detailed design phase:
The zones identified from consequence modelling as affected areas due to thermal radiations greater than 12.5 kW/m2 shall be marked as “Heat Zones” and provisions for fire fighting will be made available close to these zones.
It is also recommended to provide portable gas detectors within the site in order to facilitate manual gas leak monitoring and regular leakage checks. Constant monitoring of gas leak shall be ensured for immediate identification of leaks and subsequent implementation of action plan to prevent development of any hazardous situation.
Further, all major units / equipment shall be provided with the following safety facilities:
► Smoke / fire detection and alarm system
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► Water supply ► Fire hydrant and nozzle installation ► Foam system ► Water fog and sprinkler system ► Mobile fire-fighting equipment ► First-aid appliances
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be provided for additional protection to workers exposed to workplace hazards in conjunction with other facility controls and safety systems.
Restricted access to these areas to have minimum casualties in an event of exposure.
The onsite Emergency Plan will be integrated with the Bellary district’s Offsite Emergency Plan for comprehensive management of emergencies in minimum response time and maximum rescue results in an event of a disaster /emergency. Co-ordination with nearby industries will also be maintained for creating unified Disaster management resource pool to be utilised in case of any disaster occurrence.
The plant structures shall be designed for seismic events to prevent structural collapse and integrity of weather (water) proofing for storage of dangerous goods.
Isolate people from load carrying/mechanical handling systems, vehicle traffic and storage and stacking locations.
Security of facility to prevent unauthorized access to plant, introduction of prohibited items and control of onsite traffic; and
Development of emergency response management systems commensurate with site specific hazards and risks (fire, explosion, rescue and first aid).
Regular safety audits shall be undertaken to ensure that hazards are clearly identified and risk-control measures are maintained within tolerable limits.
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7.1.15Offsite & Onsite Disaster Management & Emergency Plan2
In order to prevent occurrence of any disaster, the Disaster Management Plan (inclusive of the onsite emergency plan), DMP has been designed based on the range, scales and effects of "Major Generic Hazards" described in the Risk Assessment and prediction of their typical behavior. The DMP addresses the range of thermal and mechanical impacts of these major hazards so that potential harm to people onsite and off-site, plant and environment can be reduced to a practicable minimum. The scenarios of loss of containment are credible worst cases to which this DMP is linked. The project is in its formative stage and detail engineering is yet to be done, so the elements of the DMP are based on concepts.
7.1.16Profile of JSWSL steel plant, Toranagallu
M/s Jindal South West (JSW) Steel Ltd., is a flag ship company of OP Jindal group of industries. This integrated steel plant at Toranagallu is the most modern, technologically efficient and eco-friendly integrated steel plant in India.
The steel plant site is located between latitude 15 10’ - 15 12’ N and longitude 7638’ - 76 40’ E near Toranagallu Village of Bellary District in the State of Karnataka. The site is at distance of 30 Km from Bellary, 32 Km from Hospet and about 340 Km from Bangalore by road. Nearest Railway Station to the Steel Plant is Toranagallu.
Working pattern of employees
General shift – 9 am to 1pm working hours 1 pm to 2 pm lunch hours 2 pm to 6 pm working hours
A – Shift - 6 am to 2pm B - Shift - 2 pm to 10 pm C – Shift - 10 pm to 6 am
Population density around the plant
The population figures of surrounding villages in a radius of 10 Km from the plant were taken from the Directorate of census operation. The surrounding area will not be affected in case of gas leakage as carbon monoxide is lighter and get converts into carbon dioxide. A total of 19 villages/settlements were identified within 10 km of the plant, with a total population of 37,854.
7.1.17Onsite Emergency Plan
The Onsite Emergency plan for existing JSWSL plant at Toranagallu covers all the units within the plant, including primarily the following:
Pellet plant 1 &2 Coke ovens 1,2,3 & 4 COREX 1 & 2
Standard TOR point 7(xiii)
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Blast furnace 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sinter Plant 1,2,3 & 4 SMS-1,2 & 3 HSM-1&2 CRM 1 & 2 complexes Bar rod mills 1 &2 Wire rod mill CPP 1 &2 JSWSL’s captive power plants III & IVCDQ
7.1.18Identification Of Hazard
a) Hazardous materials handled
The hazardous materials handled at existing JSWSL plant are as follows:
COREX export gas:
The properties of COREX export gas and its composition is as follows:
Table 7.19 - COREX Gas composition and characteristics Gas Flammable limits Auto Ignition
Temp(Air)Min. O2 required for combustion
Hydrogen (H2) 4 % to 74 % 570 C 5 %Carbon Monoxide (CO) 13 % to 74 % 610 C 6 %Methane (CH4) 5.3 % to 14 % 630 C 12 %LPG (Propane) 2.1 % to 10.1 % 450 C VariesCOREX Gas 7.4 % to 69.98 % Varies VariesReference: Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSL
Hot metal and slag
Due to temperature up to 1500 C and liquid stage of these substances, each person assigned to work in the close vicinity of hot metal and / or slag must wear special heat protection clothing to avoid risk. Each person has been trained and advised to keep adequate safety distance to hot metal and slag especially troughs, ladles, ladle-carriers, slag pits, tap holes etc.
Coal dust, DRI dust, DRI fines
These substances show a tendency to self-ignition and/or explosion if treated improperly. Therefore handlings of these materials are taken at most care and being handled with all possible safety measures. The DRI is always kept in dry weather to avoid the self-ignition. Further, all kinds of dusts may be noxious for persons. Therefore, all persons working in areas are advised and ensured to wear dust masks.
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Desulphurization compound:
The desulphurization compound (90 % Calcium carbide) is stored in SILO. It is being used for desulphurization of liquid hot metal. It is being received from the tankers and unloaded into the Silo with the help of Nitrogen pressure. The Desulphurization compound is added into the liquid hot metal through lancing pipe under Nitrogen pressure.
LPG Installation: LPG used for the plant consists mainly 40 % propane and 60% butane. LPG forms an easily ignitable and explosive mixture with air. The main hazards associated with LPG is fire and explosion.
The LPG is stored (mounded storage) in six bullets of each capacity 25 Tonnes. LPG is being used as a fuel in the pilot burners of COREX gas Flare stack, Cast House to heat the runners. LPG is used at Flare stack of converter near ID Fan area of BOF and in TCM of CCP. It is also used at LCP, CDP, and LRS as fuel for pilot burners.
b) Identification Of Hazards (Dept. wise) with Precautionary Measures
The major hazards identified at JSWSL existing plant are as indicate din table below:
Table 7.20 - HIRA of existing facilities Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresMaterial handling section
Pellets / DRI / Coal & coke transportation through Conveyor Belts
Fatal / Major Injuries Fire &Structural / Building Collapse
Permit to work system is in place before carrying out any maintenance activity (HOT Jobs)Inspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Monitoring of material temp before charging into Conveyor BeltMaintaining good house keeping Safety Operating & Maintenance Procedures in placeFire Fighting System is in place for all the conveyorsEmergency quenching in place for all routes conveyors Training of operators on Emergency preparedness
RMHS-Track hopper
Water entry into low lying areas
Water floodingFatal/ Major InjuryProperty damage
Flood Management Plan existWell maintained Drainage systemAvailability of de-watering pumps both diesel and Electrical.Availability of trained personnel for water rescue.
Pellet & Sinter Plants – Furnace
Mixed gas leakage in the expansion joints , Vents, furnace area
Fatal / Major injuries Fire & ExplosionProperty Damage
Installation of fixed CO-DetectorsUse of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresRegular inspection of gas pipe lines, expansion joints & maintenance Provision of Goggle valve & U-seals for isolationSOPs developed for Gas lines operational controls and all personnel trainedEmergency Response Plan developed to tackle the situation & regular mock drills are being conducted to test the preparedness
Pellet Plant , Sinter Plant, OBP
Collapse of Building/ Structures / Silo/ Chimney.Dried Ore , Wet ore, Balling disc bins, Silo building, jig building, spillage chute, storage building may collapse
Fatal / Major InjuriesProperty Damage
Inspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Maintaining good house keeping Safe Operating & Maintenance Procedures in placeTraining of operators on Emergency preparedness
Ore Beneficiation Plant
Fire Fire / Major InjuriesProperty Damage
Permit to work system is in place before carrying out any maintenance activity (HOT Jobs)Maintaining good house keeping Safety Operating & Maintenance Procedures in placeFire Fighting System is in place for all areasTraining of operators on Emergency preparednessPeriodical Structural Inspection & taking remedial measures
Coke Oven Battery
Release of Carbon Monoxide,Fire / Explosion
Fatal / Major Injuries,Property Damage
Installation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Fixed Fire detection & Fighting System.Both the nitrogen & steam arrangements are provided in gas line in order to dilute the toxicity in case of emergency.Provision of double disc gate valve & U Seals in case of emergency Explosion proof /intrinsic safe instruments in hazardous area to avoid fire.Safe Operating & Maintenance Procedures in placeProvision of Block & Bleed System to ensure complete isolationFlare system for pressure safeguarding
Material handling section
Hot coal & coke transport through Conveyor Belt
Fatal / Major Injury Fire &
Permit to work system is in place before carrying out any maintenance activity (HOT Jobs)
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresStructural / Building Collapse
Inspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Monitoring of material temp before charging into Conveyor BeltMaintaining good house keeping Safety Operating & Maintenance Procedures in placeFire Fighting System is in place for all the conveyorsEmergency quenching in place for all coke route conveyors Training of operators on Emergency preparedness
Tuyere platform & all furnace floors
Spurting of Hot metal.
Major Fire
CO Gas leakage
Fatal / Major Injuries
Property Damage
Collapse of structures
Installation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Risk Assessment of Blast furnace operation and ensuring all control measures implementationSafe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies and mock drills are being conducted accordinglyInspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Interlocks are provided for all control parameters of Blast furnaceFire Hydrants installedEnsuring no water accumulation around the blast furnace and surroundingsAvailability of Breathing Apparatus sets, Oxypac and waterjel blankets
Pulverized Coal Injection
Coal blast Fire & Explosion Nitrogen purging system is provided inside the bag filters and silos to cool the coal in case of Fire or rise in temperature.Interlocks are provided for all control parameters of Coal injection systemFire Hydrants are installed
Torpedo Puncture
Spurting of Hot metal
Spillage of hot metal on the road during transportation
Hot Metal Explosion
Derailment of loco
Regular inspection Torpedo and ensuring its healthinessEnsuring no water accumulation along the movement of torpedo
Tuyer platform & all furnace floors
Spurting of Hot metal
Major Fire
Fatal / Major Injuries
Installation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measures
CO Gas leakageProperty Damage
Collapse of structures
Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Risk Assessment of Corex operation and ensuring all control measures implementationSafe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies and mock drills are being conducted accordinglyInspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Interlocks are provided for all control parameters of CorexFire Hydrants installedEnsuring no water accumulation around the Corex and surroundingsAvailability of Breathing Apparatus sets, Oxypac and waterjel blankets
Coal Drying plant
Coal blast Fire & Explosion Nitrogen purging system is provided inside the bag filters and silos to cool the coal in case of Fire or rise in temperature.Interlocks are provided for all control parameters Fire Hydrants are installed
Torpedo / Ladle Puncture
Spurting of Hot metal
Spillage of hot metal on the road during transportation
Hot Metal Explosion
Derailment of loco
Regular inspection Torpedo/Ladle and ensuring its healthinessEnsuring no water accumulation along the movement of torpedo
Converters Spurting of Hot metal
Major Fire
Converter puncture
Failure of cranes while transporting hot metal from ladle to converter
Fatal / Major Injuries
Property Damage
Collapse of structures
Risk Assessment system in placeSafe Operating Procedures are developed Inspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Interlocks are provided for all control parameters of convertersConverter Refractory bricks are replaced as per the time scheduleScanners are installed for inspection of refractory linings Cranes are periodically inspected Pits are made at zero meter of converter to collect any spilled hot metal Stacks are kept in healthy condition in which there is no water leakageForced de-dusting system is provided Aluminum suits are being used by the personnel working near to convertor.
Gas Pipe Lines & Gas Holder
Bursting of gas lines
Fire & Explosion
Fatal / Major Injuries
Risk Assessment of convertor operation and ensuring all control measures implementationSafe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies.
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measures
CO Gas ReleaseProperty DamageFlare Stack structure damage
Interlocking arrangements are made for automatic shutdown the operationsInspection of structural / Building once in 5 years.Provision of Inert gas (Nitrogen) available along with gas lines Provision of High-pressure alarm and bleeder systemGas Holder Area is fenced to restrict un-authorized personnelFlare gas System installed to burn the excess gas Fixed Firefighting system installed around the gas holderExplosion proof lighting systems are installed near Gas pipe lines.Availability of Breathing Apparatus sets, Oxypac and portable gas monitorsInstallation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.
HMPT(Hot Metal Pre-treatment)
Spurting of Hot metal
Fire
Fatal / Major Injuries
Property Damage
Entire area is protected against water falling inside the ladleMeasures taken to avoid water getting stagnant in the areaHMPT operation is being monitored continuously Risk Assessment of HMPT operation and ensuring all control measures implementationSafe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies and being monitored accordingly
HMDS(Hot Metal De-sulphurisation)
Explosion
Spurting of Hot metal
Calcium carbide release to atmosphere
Fatal / Major Injuries
Property Damage
Calcium carbide is transferred in a closed pipe using inert gas Nitrogen as a mediaInterlocks are provided on the system to check over pressurizationArea near ladle treatment is barricaded to restrict the personnel movementContinuous monitoring of operations Sand is stored at site to avoid spread of Calcium Carbide related firesFire Extinguishers are placed in area for suppressed of fire / spread of Calcium Carbide
AcidRegeneration Plant/ Continuous Annealing Line/ Continuous Galvanizing Line/ Batch
Carbon Monoxide Gas release
Fatal / Major Injuries
Property Damage Fire/Explosion
Installation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Fire Hydrant system installedIsolation shut-off valves & U Seals installed in gas lines
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresAnnealing Furnace/ Annealing Coating Line
Explosion proof light fitting installed Safe Operating & Maintenance Procedures implementedSafety InterlocksProvision of Block & Bleed System to ensure isolationSafety Valves & Flare system Availability of Breathing Apparatus sets, Oxypac and portable gas monitors
Hydrogen Plant/ Continuous Annealing Line/ Continuous Galvanizing Line/ Batch Annealing Furnace/ Annealing Coating Line
Hydrogen gas leakage
Fire/Explosion by Hydrogen
Provision of On line Gas Analyzers at identified areasInstallation of fixed Fire Fighting System at Hydrogen bullet areaTwo Shut Off Valves in Sequence in critical areas ensure complete isolation.SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Certified Shut Off Valves in emergency shutdown system to ensure the reliabilityExplosion proof /intrinsic safe instruments in hazardous area to avoid fire.Safety Operating & Maintenance ProceduresSafety Interlocks Provision of Block & Bleed System to ensure complete isolationSafety Valves & Flare system for pressure safeguarding
Furnace Area Corex Gas / Mixed gas leakage in the expansion joints , Vents, furnace area
Fatal / Major injuries Fire
Regular inspection of gas pipe lines, expansion joints & maintenance Provision of Goggle valve & U Seals for isolationSOPs developed for Gas lines operational controls and all personnel trainedEmergency Response Plan developed to tackle the situation & regular mock drills are being conducted to test the preparednessInstallation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personnel CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.
Corex Gas Holder
Corbon monoxidegas (Toxic)
Intoxication by CO gas , fire and explosion
Safe operating & Maintenance Procedures are in placeEight nos. of volume relief safety valves are provided. These valves are provided on the top of the gas holder pistonThe gasholder is provided with nitrogen purging system. A nitrogen ring is provided to inject purge nitrogen via condensate drain connection of the gasholderAnti-vacuum protectionU-type water seals are provided on the inlet and outlet pipes of gasholder to ensure leak proof closure and isolation purpose.
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresFour limit switches for “High –high level” , “High level”, “Low-low level” and “ Low level” are provided.The gasholder is provided with an aviation obstruction light at the topLightning Arrestors are provided on the roof of gasholder.Gas Holder Area is fenced to restrict un-authorized personnelInstallation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personal CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Safety Valves & Flare system for pressure safeguarding.Bleed and block system is provided for emergency release and complete isolationSpark proof hand tools provision while working on gas linesHose station with hoses placed in the premises for any emergencySafety station in the area: Gas safety appliances like BA sets, BG-4, Oxy pac, ELBA & Air supplied blower face mask etc are always available in the premises.Safe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies and mock drills are being conducted accordinglyThe gas filling inside the gas holder is controlled through the control valveWind sock installed.The gasholder provided with good earthing system.Flare stock for releasing the excess gas and to burn the released gas
Blast Furnace Gas Holder
Carbon monoxide gas (Toxic)
Intoxication by CO gas , fire and explosion
Safe operating & Maintenance Procedures are in placeSafety volume relief safety valves are provided. These valves are provided on the top of the gas holder pistonThe gasholder is provided with nitrogen purging system. A nitrogen ring is provided to inject purge nitrogen via condensate drain connection of the gasholderAnti-vacuum protectionU-seals are provided on the inlet and outlet of gasholder for isolation purpose.Four limit switches for “High –high level”, “High level”, “Low-low level” and “Low level” are provided.The gasholder is provided with an aviation obstruction light at the top
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresLightning Arrestors are provided on the roof of gasholder. Gas Holder Area is fenced to restrict un-authorized personnelInstallation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personnel CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Safety Valves & Flare system for pressure safeguarding.Bleed and block system is provided for emergency release and complete isolationSpark proof hand tools provision while working on linesPortable gas monitors are available with the people working in the areaHose station with hoses placed in the premises for any emergency.Safety station in the area: Gas safety appliances like BA sets, BG-4,Oxy pac, ELBA & Air supplied blower face mask etc. are always available in the premises.Safe Operating Procedures are developed for all types of emergencies and mock drills are being conducted accordinglyThe gas filling inside the gas holder is controlled through the control valveWind sock installed.The gasholder provided with good earthing system.Flare stock for releasing the excess gas and to burn the released gas
Coke Oven Gas Holder
Carbon monoxide gas (Toxic)
Fire & Explosion
CO Gas Release
Safe operating & Maintenance Procedures are in placeSafety volume relief safety valves are provided. These valves are provided on the top of the gas holder pistonThe gasholder is provided with nitrogen purging system. A nitrogen ring is provided to inject purge nitrogen via condensate drain connection of the gasholderAnti-vacuum protectionU-type water seals are provided on the inlet and outlet pipes of gasholder to ensure leak proof closure and isolation purpose.Goggle valves are installed at both inlet and out of the gas holder for isolation purpose.Four limit switches for “High –high level” , “High level”, “Low-low level” and “ Low level” are provided.The gasholder is provided with an aviation obstruction light at the top
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresLightning Arrestors are provided on the roof of gasholder. Gas Holder Area is fenced to restrict un-authorized personnelInstallation of fixed CO-Detectors.Use of personnel CO-Detectors.Calibration of CO-Detectors once in six months.Inspection of CO-Detectors once in a month.Safety Valves & Flare system for pressure safeguarding.Bleed and block system is provided for emergency release and complete isolationUse of Spark proof hand tools.Hose station with hoses placed in the premises for any emergencySafety station in the area: Gas safety appliances like BA sets, BG-4,Oxy pac, ELBA & Air supplied blower face mask etc. are always available in the premises.Safe Operating Procedures are developed forall types of emergencies and mock drills are being conducted accordinglyThe gas filling inside the gas holder is controlled through the control valveWind sock installed.The gasholder provided with good earthing system.Flare stock for releasing the excess gas and to burn the released gas
LPG installation Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG
Olefin impurities may lend a narcotic effect. High concentration causes asphyxia,Fire and explosion
Safe operating & Maintenance Procedures are in placeMounded type storageWater spray system at LPG Bullets exposed valves and unloading area.Fire Hydrants and Water Spray Monitor are installed.Sand Buckets and Portable Fire Extinguishers are installedTanks, Pipelines, Fittings and all valves are pressure tested as per statueGood housekeeping is maintained.Unloading operation is carried out as per the laid down procedures.Only authorized Tankers and Drivers are allowedFencing around the LPG installation to prevent unauthorized entry in the installation area.Wind sock installed.Automatic Fire detection and High velocity Water sprinkler system is provided and also additional fire fighting pump house is attached with the Fire fighting system
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Dept / Section Hazards Consequences Precautionary measuresElectrical equipment, pipelines are earthed / bonded.Material Safety Data Sheet displayed at the entrance.Isolation Valves in Sequence in to ensure complete isolation, Provision of Auto shutoff valve along the line to isolate in case of LPG leakageHose station with hoses placed in the premises for any emergencySafety station in the area: Gas safety appliances like BA sets, Oxy pac, ELBA etc are always available in the premises.Sufficient number of Fire Safety sign boards is displayed.Only trained employees are involving in the process.LPG detectors are installed in the area.
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7.1.19Mitigation Measures & resources for emergency management
a) Fire brigade
JSW Steel Ltd., has a full- fledged Fire Brigade consisting of following trained man power along with major firefighting appliances available with the Safety and Fire services Department. The personnel are being manned round the clock to meet any emergency inside the plant area as well as outside the plant as and when summoned by the local authorities.
Fire brigade consists of the following major firefighting appliances:
Table 7.21 - Existing fire brigade facilities at JSWSL Sn. Nomenclature Pump Water
In Ltr.FoamIn Ltr.
DCPIn Kg
01. Water Tender (Tunga) 2250 LPM@7Kg/cm2 4500 - 5002. Foam Tender (Bhadra) 2250 LPM @7Kg/cm2 2750 500 10003. Foam Tender (Cauvery) 2250 LPM @7Kg/cm2 5500 500 15004. Foam Tender (Ganga) 2250 LPM @7Kg/cm2 5500 500 15005. Dry Chemical Powder Tender
(Krishna)2250 LPM @7Kg/cm2 4000 `500 250
06. Air Crash Fire Tender (Arjun) 4500LPM @8.5Kg/cm2 7500 800 15007. Air Crash Fire Tender (Bheema) 4000LPM @8.5Kg/cm2 8000 800 15008. Emergency Rescue Tender
(Hanuman)Containing different types of cutting and lifting tools, lighting unit, water rescue equipment and gas safety appliances.
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Each tender is having sufficient firefighting and Rescue equipment available with it. In addition to the above, The following Vehicles are also available with this plant.
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Table 7.22 - Existing transport support at JSWSL Sl.No. Nomenclature Qty.01. Ambulance (Maruti van) 02 nos.02. Fire Jeep 01 no.03. Mobile Training Vehicle 01 no.Reference: Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSL
b) Fire Water Network:
JSW SL is having dedicated Fire water line to cater only for fire hydrants and fixed firefighting system which are provided entire plant area. This plant is having more than 2000 nos. Internal and External fire hydrant line and also having following dedicated Firefighting pump houses located various area of the plant.
Table 7.23 - Dedicated Fire fighting pump houses located within the plant
c) Fire Fighting Facilities :
JSW SL is having sufficient passive and active fire protection system available entire area of the plant. More than 8,000 nos. of Fire Extinguishers are being installed at the plant as well as township area to put out fire in the incipient stage and training also being imparted to the shop level employees regarding Suitability and Operation of Fire Extinguishers. Apart from this, fixed firefighting systems are also provided in the critical and vital area of the plant.
d) Mock Fire Drills:
Mock Fire Drills are being conducted twice in a month at the plant area covering all sections/facilities in rotation to inculcate the professional knowledge as well as to assess the operational preparedness, response time, team work, co-ordination, topographical knowledge, use and operation of proper equipment and appliances etc.
e) Search and Rescue Parties:
Some of employees are being identified and trained them to tackle the emergencies occur in their respective area till arrival of Safety and Fire services team and also they are being trained to assist emergency personnel during major incidents.
Assembly and Ambulance points have been identified in each and every departments and In-charge also nominated for the same.
PUMP HOUSE HSM-1 BF-2 COREX COKE 1&2 COKE 1&2 (Emergency PH)
COKE-3&4
SMS-2 LPG AIRPORT BF-3 BF-4 DRI CRM-1 CRM-2 SMS3
DIESEL PUMPS 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2DISCHARGE (CU.M/HR) 171 223 171 171 171 273 273 171 171 273 273 410 273 273 171ELECTRICAL PUMPS 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 4DISCHARGE (CU.M/HR) 171 273 171 171 171 273 273 171 171 273 273 410 273 273 171JOCKEY PUMPS 2 2 1 2 -- 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 4DISCHARGE (CU.M/HR) 10 10.8 30 17 -- 10.8 10.8 17 17 10.8 10.8 20 10.8 20 10BOOSTER PUMPS -- -- 1 -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- 3 -- -- --HEAD (Mts) 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 110 88 88 88 140Reference: Onsite Emergency Plan of JSWSL
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7.1.20Communication Facilities:
JSW Steel Ltd., is having a good communication network that consists of telephone system, wireless network, cell phones, to respond Fire Emergencies / Special Service calls in the plant. In addition to that, Manual Call Points (MCP) and Fire alarm systems are also installed in most of the plant area. In addition to the above, campaign dialling system for emergency voice broadcasting is also available with the safety control room for summoning off-duty personnel during emergency.
7.1.21Emergency Shut Down Procedure
Stop of COREX Facilities
General: A planned stop of the plant from normal operation to idling condition should include few preparation measures to make next start easier and to achieve a normal production in shorter time period.
Pre-conditions: Oxygen supplier and gas receiver shall be informed.
A plant stop, which is planned, must coincide with a tap end of the last tapping. Height of the fixed bed approx.80% of LRO1602 to have enough char for next start. The overfilling of the Melter Gasifier should be avoided to prevent damages of the dust burners.
Stop Procedure: Do the following action as per the set procedure Make preparations for plant stop. Fill up the bed of the Melter Gasifier: Reduce addition of DRI to the Melter Gasifier Adjust dome temperature: Decrease bustle gas temperature (in case of longer shut downs) Adjust the adjustable top gas venturi scrubber Empty the dust recycling lines Start last tapping, bring down melting rate and process parameters: Reduce further melting rate and other process parameters: Prepare the plant for O2-stop. Devolatilize the coal. Reduce the plant pressure and the O2-flow. Stop Oxygen:
► When the tap hole is closed ► Select the group for star/stop of O2/N2 and press the stop button.
Depressurizes the intermediate bins for coal and ore After finishing of closing sequence for respective material and sealing flap. Opens the depressurizing valves to depressurize the intermediate bin for coal, respectively for ore. These two valves should be closed by operator after depressurizing of the plant. Cool down the burden of the reduction shaft: Move the burden of the reduction shaft
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Maintain cooling gas compressor in operation 7.1.22Identification of mutual aid partners :
We have mutual aid help with the following partners:
JSW Energy Ltd, Toranagallu Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Ltd, Toranagallu Bellary Oxygen Company, Torangallu Bellary Thermal Power Station, Kuditini JSW Cement Ltd JSW Severfield Limited.
7.1.23Identification of resource suppliers (both Public & Private):
During an on-site emergency, the Incident controller would keep in touch with the Superintendent of Police, D.C, Bellary and brief them about the situation. The District Authority would handle the situation in case it becomes an off-site emergency.
In case of off-site emergency, the Declarer will inform SP., D.C, Inspector of Factories, KPCB and others. The DC will rush to the affected Site and take over the charge as Off-Site Emergency Controller and he will co-ordinate with the following Agencies.
Police:
i. To maintain the Law & Order at Site and nearby villages ii. To inform the public about the nature of emergency thro’ Loud Speakeriii. To assist the Off-Site Emergency Controller in all respect.
Health Authorities:
Health authorities, including doctors, surgeon, hospital, ambulances have vital part to play and form an integral part of any emergency plan.
i. To provide immediate medical facilities to the injured persons ii. To mobilize the affected person to the nearest Hospitals iii. To mobilize the medicines and antidotes immediately
Fire Authorities:
The control of a fire is 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 may also have a similar responsibility for other events such as an explosions and toxic releases.
Press:
To keep the Press informed about the nature of emergency, likely effects, number and condition of the affected persons and progress made on controlling the emergency.
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District Administration:
To provide all available resources required to meet the emergency situation for safety of persons.
7.1.24Emergency Transport Facility:
Sufficient number of vehicles (buses) will be mobilized for transporting the victims by Company transport officer.
Injured and affected persons are transported in ambulances to Occupational Health Centre and Jindal Sanjeevani Hospital.
Doctors and nursing staff will be available with the ambulance.
Additional requirements of vehicle will be mobilized by outsource agencies working with M/s JSW Steel ltd, and from the mutual partners if required.
7.1.25Alert Action Plan During Working/Non- Working Hours
Emergency coded Siren will be sounded for two minutes during any type of emergency.
All plant personnel will rush to Assembly Point located outside the woks area and stand in orderly manner.
HOD will brief the emergency situation. Concern HOD or nominated person by the HOD will act as Incident controller.
Trained Search Team, Rescue Team, First Aiders and Fire Fighting Team will assemble and report to Incident Controller. All emergency teams will be put into operation.
DPAO will take the personnel attendance and report to Incident controller.
Safety & Fire Services, Security, OHC, Utility and Transport incharge along with the crew members will rush to the spot and keep in touch with the Incident Controller and Control Room.
OHC incharge with Ambulance will rush to the spot
Security incharge along with his Team will cardon off the area and assist the evacuation of Plant Personnel.
The employees are educated to put wet handkerchief on their noses if they smell any gas or hearing siren from the gas monitor and run against wind direction at 90 (degree) so that the gas inhalation will be less
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HOD, Head of Safety & FS, Security and DPAO will discuss and take appropriate decisions in consultation with Incident Controller.
7.1.26Emergency Planning
a) Establish line of control – Responsibility & Alternate line of control:
Training:
All JSWSL & outsourcing employees are well trained with respect to on-site emergency plan and various hazards involved such as Carbon monoxide gas, liquid hot metal and shut down procedures.
JSWSL has got full pledged Human Resource Department (HRD) Centre for conducting various training programs. Besides, Safety Department is also imparts training on different training modules i.e. permit system, work at height, confine space entry, Road safety , Fire Prevention and Protection etc.
Training also provided in handling of Safety Appliances such as Blowers, Gas Masks, Resuscitator, CO Detectors and First Aid Treatment to Gas affected persons.
The Contractor’s drivers are trained in defensive driving training and issued the Safety Badges
Regular Education and Training to employees about Emergency Control Plan will be rendered through the following Avenues:
► Shop floor talks by line Executives and Staff Executives ► Safety Induction Training Programs ► Job Safety Training Programs at Shop-floor levels ► Monthly Training Programs on specialized subjects ► Firefighting demonstrations ► Toolbox Talks
Regular rehearsal of On-Site Emergency Plan is being conducted involving all persons shown below in order to train them to combat emergency situation effectively by creating an artificial emergency scene in the required plants or areas.
Role & Responsibility
The emergency management team and their interdependent interactions are shown in figure below:
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Fig.7.13.: Organization chart of Emergency Management team
The responsibilities/duties of the emergency management team is briefed in paragraphs below.
Duties of Incident Controller:
Head of Department (HOD) or his nominated officer will retain overall responsibility for the site and its personnel in case of emergency. Concerned HODs of the incident area will act as Incident Controller jointly, in case of an emergency encapsulating a large area with multiple departments. As soon as he is informed of the emergency, he shall proceed to the control room and meet the Administrative Officer.
His duties on first notice of an emergency shall be: Assess the magnitude of the situation and decide if employees need to be evacuated from their working points. Exercise direct operational control over the area other than that which is affected. Maintain a continuous review of possible development and assess in consultation with incident controller and other key personnel as to whether shutting down of the plant and evacuation of personnel is required. Give necessary instruction to Admn. Officer to co-ordinate with Sr. officials of Police, Fire Brigade, Medical and Factory Inspectorate. Provide advice on possible effects on area outside the factory premises. Control rehabilitation of affected area and persons on discontinuous of emergency.
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Issue authorized statement to news media and ensures that evidence is preserved for statutory inquiries to be conducted by authorities.
On hearing of emergency alarm the Incident Controller will rush to the scene of occurrence and take overall charges and report to site controller. He will assess scale of emergency and inform the communication officer accordingly.
His duties at site during emergency will be: Direct all operation within the affected area with the priorities for safety of personnel, minimize damage to the plant, property and environment. Pending arrival of site controller assume the duties of his post and in particular direct the shutting down and evacuation of plant and area likely to be adversely affected. Ensure that all-key personnel and outside help is called in. Provide advice and information to the Fire & Security Officer and the local fire service as and when required. Ensure that all non-essential workers / staff of the area affected are evacuated to the appropriate assembly point. In the event of failure of electric supply and nearby PAS and internal telephones, setup communication points and establish contact with emergency control centre. Report to communication officer on all significant developments. Have regard to need for preservation of evidence to facilitate any inquiry.
Duties of Emergency services:
The different services and their respective teams for controlling an emergency are: ► Fire Fighting Team ► Shift in-charge ► Rescue Team ► Search Team ► Security ► Ambulance ► Transport ► Utility & EM ► Welfare Team
Duties of Shift Incharge:
The Shift incharge of will immediately inform to his superiors and simultaneously pass on the message to the following department to take further actions immediately.
i. Safety & Fire Services Department. ii. Occupational Health Centre iii. Security Services iv. Utility & Energy Management v. Transport dept. vi. If necessary other depts. – Logistics, RMHS, PP, COREX, BOF-CCP-LCP, HSM,
CMD, Glasshouse, Stores, HR&FIN. vii. HR & Admn. – Acts as Communication centre in case of serious incidents.
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Duties of Rescue Team:
Trained rescue team members internal and other depts. will rush to the affected area and rescue the victims. In case of gas leakage, suitable gas mask should use before entry into the affected area. Rescue team members also help the fire-fighting operations if necessary.
Duties of Search Team:
Search team members internal and other depts. will rush to the affected area for searching the affected victims. In case of gas leakage, suitable gas mask should use before entry into the affected area. Search team members also help the fire fighting operations if necessary.
Duties of Security department:
Cordon off the Area immediately. Control the Traffic and keep them awayKeep the Road clear leading to OHC/Hospital to transport the injured persons. Co-ordinate with the Police & State Fire Brigade if necessary. Help in emergency operation if necessary.
Duties of Occupational Health Centre (Ambulance & First Aiders):
Mobilize the Ambulance accompanied by Doctor to the site. Ensure that those requiring medical attention are separated. Provide First Aid to all injured persons in Occupational Health Centre. Transport the other injured / affected persons to local Hospitals Inform the local Hospitals about the cause of an Incident, required Antidotes and supply if necessary. Follow up the cases till normalizing the situations. Trained First Aiders also join and help in First Aid Treatment.
Duties of Transport Department:
Sufficient number of vehicles will be mobilized for transporting the victims. Ensure the additional requirements of vehicles.
Duties of HR & Admn. Dept.
As per the directives of the Declarer, Inspectorate of Factories, Pollution Control Board and District Govt. Authorities etc. will be intimated immediately. Head counting the employees including contractors / visitors and collect the details of the affected persons. To inform the relative of all the victims and extend all possible help to them. To mobilize sufficient number of vehicles to the affected site. To mobilize the trained First Aiders, Fire Fighters, Safety Stewards
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To alert the nearby villages if necessary.
In order to meet the emergency situations, the workers and all the members of all the teams are being trained and educated about various possibilities of dangerous occurrences and to act effectively in the emergency situation by conducting rehearsal programs.
Hands-on training through Mock Drills/Rehearsal programs:
Each member of the above teams/groups are being trained in the form of mock drills to face the actual situation in case of emergency in a systematic manner. The communications will be made in the following way. The mock drill procedure is as follows:
The Shift-in charge will inform to Incident controller / declarer. The Incident Controller / declarer rush to the spot and take necessary action depending upon the situation for declaring the emergency. Arrangements are made to blow intermittent siren continuously. The search team will take suitable action to search the injured persons The rescue team will take effective actions to rescue the affected persons In case of gas hazards, the search & rescue team will start evacuating trapped persons to assembly area. Emergency Services agencies will be informed to rush to the spot to render the required services. Fire Brigade & First Aid Services will be put into service immediately. The Security Co-ordinator shall ensure the law and order. Welfare Co-ordinator maintains the morale of the workers. When the incident controllers feels that, the Emergency situation is no more prevailing, issues directives to blow siren continuously for 3 minutes
b) Actions in case of Emergency:
Fire incidents:
Sn. Action to be taken Action by
1 Alert the all personnel by Shouting “Fire, Fire” after noticed the fire or activate the fire alarm. First who notice the fire
2 Inform Safety& Fire Services and JSH Concern Control room I/C
3 Declaration of On-site emergency and act as per the responsibilities given in point no. 21(iii) Incident Controller
4 Evacuate the personnel and asked them to assemble in Assembly point
Area Search and Rescue team
5To cut-off Electrical supply if fire involve in the electrical equipment or central Air condition system is available in that area.
Line Manager
6 Indentify exact area of the fire and cordon-off it Security personnel
7 Inform Concern personnel of the Department i.e. Utilities, EMD and Transport Concern Control room I/C
8 Try to extinguish the fire with the help of available fire extinguishers and Fire hydrants.
Area Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fire services
9 Guide the fire fighting team to fire spot and assist them during fire fighting and rescue operation.
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Sn. Action to be taken Action by
10 Summon help from mutual Aid partners and inform local authorities if fire is major Incident Controller
11 Declare ALL CLEAR signal Incident Controller
12 Blow clear siren and ask all employees to resume their work
Respective shop /section I/C
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Sn. Action to be taken Action by1. Alert the all personnel by activating alarm Concern Control room I/C 2. Inform Safety& Fire Services and JSH Concern Control room I/C3. Declaration of On-site emergency and act as per the
responsibilities given in point no. 21(iii)Incident Controller
4. Evacuate the personnel and asked them to assemble in Assembly point.
Area Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fire services Department.
5. To cut-off Extractor or central Air condition system is available in that area.
Line Manager
6. Identify exact area of the Leakages and cordon-off it Shift Manager ,Security personnel
7. Inform Concern personnel of the Department i.e. Utilities, EMD and Transport
Concern Control room I/C
8. Try to arrest the leakage of the gas and Isolate the line and arrange for nitrogen purging
Concern department , EMD
9. Availability of sufficient BA cylinder at the site. Safety & Fire services10. Provide first aid and causalities shift to the JSH Search and Rescue team,
Safety &Fire services.
11. Summon help from mutual Aid partners Incident Controller12. Inform local authorities if leakages is major Incident Controller13. Declare ALL CLEAR signal Incident Controller14. Blow clear siren and ask all employees to resume their
workRespective shop /section I/C
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Building/Structural collapse:
Sn Action To Be Taken Action By1. Alert the all personnel by activate the alarm Concern control room I/C2. Inform Safety& Fire Services and JSH Concern Control room I/C
3. Declaration of On-site emergency and act as per the responsibilities given in point no. 21(iii)
Incident Controller
4. Evacuate nearby personnel and asked them to assemble in Assembly point
Area Search and Rescue team
5. To cut-off Electrical supply and Utility services. Line Manager5. Mobilise Crane, Bull dozer , Excavator etc Line Manager , CMD6. Cordon-off the area and nearby building Security personnel
7. Inform Concern personnel of the Department i.e. Utilities, EMD and Transport
Concern Control room I/C
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Sn Action To Be Taken Action By
8. Start rescue operation and extricate the causalitiesArea Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fireservices.
9. Provide First aid and if require shift causalities to JSHArea Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fire services, First Aid Team.
10. Summon help from Local authorities & mutual aid partners if requires
Incident Controller
11. Declare ALL CLEAR signal Incident Controller
12. Blow clear siren and ask all employees to resume their work
Respective shop /section I/C
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Gas leakage and explosion in hot blast stoves
Sn Action to be taken Action by1 Alert by blowing siren from the control room and inform it
to all respective agencies and HODControl room operator, Field operator
2 Declaration of On-site emergency and act as per the responsibilities given in point no. 21(iii)
Incident Controller
3To control over the situation considering the severity initially blast pressure reduced after informing Boiler and EMD
Control room operator
4 Evacuate the area. Search & Rescue team 5 Immediately arrange for tapping both side Cast house in charge6 Open both the bleeders. Control room operator.7 Open snort valve fully. Control room operator.8 Inform Boiler/Blower operator to trip the blower if severity
of leakage is not in controlControl room operator.
9 Close the cold blast mixer shutoff valve Control room operator.10 Isolate the stove from on-blast & depressurize control room operator11 Box-up all stoves from the Gas (if any) and depressurize all
the stove after isolationControl room operator.
12 Fill U-seals at GCP , Stove & Net work GCP operator & EMD13 Open N2 purging in Dust catcher and Network gas line as
well as StovesGCP Operator
14 Arrange Fire-tender and put off fire with the help of fire and safety dept. personnel’s from the safe distance
Safety & Fire Services
15 Cordoning the affected area Security
16 Start rescue operation and extricate the causalities Area Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fire services.
17 Provide First aid and if require shift causalities to JSHArea Search and Rescue team, Safety & Fire services, First Aid Team.
18 Summon help from Local authorities if requires Incident Controller19 Declare ALL CLEAR signal Incident Controller
20 Blow clear siren and ask all employees to resume their work
Respective shop /section I/C
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c) Emergency communication
Notification of Emergency:
In case of any emergency situation, concerned person will immediately inform to Shift incharge of respective units and simultaneously pass on the message to Safety & Fire Services Control Room. After assessment of magnitude of situation, the Site Controller will notify the Emergency and act as per the responsibilities mentioned above.
Declaration of Emergency:
During emergency due to incidents -gas leakage / fire, any employee who notices the same will inform to Shift in charge. The shift incharge will communicate situation immediately to all employees through Telephone / walkie-talkies/local Siren. The shift incharge will also assess the emergency situation and take necessary steps.
The shift incharge of the Plant will take necessary action to control the leakage / fire with the available resources. In case the emergency situation is of serious nature, the shift incharge will declare the emergency himself.
The shift incharge will rush to the spot of leakage / fire with necessary Fire/Safety Appliances and assess the situation and take appropriate steps to control the same.
Once he is convinced that it may lead to an on-site emergency, he will declare emergency after informing the Declarer / Incident Controller through Coded Siren. He will inform immediately to Control Room of S&FS to sound the main Siren to alert the whole plant.
All plant personnel will rush to Assembly Point located outside the woks area and stand in orderly manner. HOD will brief the emergency situation.
Trained Search Team, Rescue Team, First Aiders and Fire Fighting Team will assemble and report to Incident Controller. All emergency teams will be put into operations.
Emergency Siren - Style and duration:
First two minutes : Sounding of Coded Siren i.e. low and high pitch After controlling the emergency:
Last three minutes : Continuous sounding the Siren
This is final scenario of the emergency and works activities will be restarted and functions as usually.
In the event of an Off-Site emergency, the Declarer will in touch with the District Authorities mainly District Magistrate, SP., Inspectorate of Factories, Pollution Control
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Board. The Supdt. of Police will take over the charge and act as a Declarer and controlling the Off-Site situations.
d) Evacuation of Personnel:
Emergency coded Siren will be sounded for two minutes during any type of emergency. All plant personnel will rush to Assembly Point located outside the woks area and stand in orderly manner. HOD will brief the emergency situation. Trained Search Team, Rescue Team, First Aiders and Fire Fighting Team will assemble and report to Incident Controller. All emergency teams will be put into operation. DPAO will take the personnel attendance and report to Incident controller. Safety & Fire Services, Security, OHC, Utility and Transport incharge along with the crew members will rush to the spot and keep in touch with the Incident Controller and Control Room. OHC incharge with Ambulance will rush to the spot Security incharge along with his Team will cardon off the area and assist the evacuation of Plant Personnel. The employees are educated to put wet hand kharchiff on their noses if they smell any gas and run against wind dire
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inhalation will be less. HOD, Chief of Safety & FS, Security and DPAO will discuss and take appropriate decisions in consultation with Incident Controller.
e) Accounting of Personnel:
The DPAO will cross check the Attendance of persons present on duty with the help of Search Team, Rescue Team and report to Incident Controller. Plant is to be shut down on emergency basis by the shift incharge depending upon the situation and type of emergency. In case of off-site emergency, the Police will take over the charge and maintain the Law and Order. Finally, after clearance from Incident Controller, the Emergency coded Siren will be sounded for three minutes to clear Emergency Evacuation and thereafter, Plant will be normalized.
f) Arrangements for Medical Treatment
Mobilize the Ambulance accompanied by Doctor to the site. Ensure that those requiring medical attention are separated. Provide First Aid to all injured persons in Occupational Health Centre. Transport the other injured / affected persons to local Hospitals Inform the local Hospitals about the cause of an Incident, required Antidotes and supply if necessary. Follow up the cases till normalizing the situations. Trained First Aiders also join and help in First Aid Treatment.
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g) Information to the Government Authorities
During an on-site emergency, the Incident controller would keep in touch with the Superintendent of Police, D.C, and Bellary and brief them about the situation. The District Authority would handle the situation in case it becomes an off-site emergency.
In case of off-site emergency, the Declarer will inform SP., D.C, Inspector of Factories, KPCB and others. The DC will rush to the affected Site and take over the charge as Off-Site Emergency Controller and he will co-ordinate with the following Agencies.
h) Law and Order :
Police: To maintain the Law & Order at Site and nearby villages To inform the public about the nature of emergency thro’ Loud SpeakerTo assist the Off-Site Emergency Controller in all respect.
Health Authorities:
Health authorities, including doctors, surgeon, hospital, ambulances, and son, have vital part to play and form an integral part of any emergency plan.
To provide immediate facilities to the injured persons To mobilize the affected person to the nearest Hospitals To mobilize the medicines and antidotes immediately
Fire Authorities:
The control of a fire is 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 may also have a similar responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases.
Press:
To keep the Press informed about the nature of emergency, likely effects, number and condition of the affected persons and progress made on controlling the emergency
District Administration:
To provide all available resources required to meet the emergency situation for safety of persons.
i) Declaration of End of emergency/All clear signal
The Declarer will inform to everyone concerned through sounding the Siren “All Clear Signal” continuously for three minutes.Once the “All Clear Signal” is given, all the persons inside and outside the plant can perform their normal duties.
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7.1.27Offsite Emergency Plan
The offsite emergency plan of Bellary District has been comprehensively prepared by the District Crisis Group, Bellary district of Government of Karnataka. The plan identifies steps for emergency preparedness of emergency services from the district authorities such as police, fire, health, etc., for handling off-site emergency situations which have the potential to cause serious damage or loss of life beyond plant boundaries in a prompt and effective manner.
a) Objectives of Offsite Emergency Plan
The objectives, extent and scope of the plan are as follows: To provide resources and methods for effective control of emergencies arising out of the leakage ,explosion and fire due to hazardous materials To prevent emergency turning into disaster Synchronized action from all the coordinating agencies with least possible delay To minimize damage to the property ,people and the environment Effective rescue operation and treatment of the causalities To train the people and the concerned to act efficiently and with confidence in an emergency To bring back normal situation in the least possible time To provide authoritative information to the news media and government agencies No panic among the general public .No exploitation or exaggeration of the situation by any agency The Off Site Emergency Plan is applicable to the following industries of Bellary
The Scope of the plan is to mobilize all the resources through its Chief Disaster Controller (CDC) to oversee the effective implementation in achieving its objectives and extend assistance to the needy.
b) Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Industries
The MAH industries identified in Bellary district are: M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Toranagallu. M/s. JSW Praxair Oxygen Company Limited, Toranagallu. M/s. Bellary Oxygen Company ltd, Toranagallu. M/s. Linde India Limited, Toranagallu. M/s. Praxair India Private Limited, Toranagallu. M/s. BMM lspat Limited, Danapur. Hosapete Taluka.
These are shown in the map as presented in figure below:
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Fig.7.14.: Location of Major Accident Hazardous (MAH) Industries in Bellary District
Other potentially hazardous industries identified in the district were M/s. United Spirits Limited, Hospet M/s. JAMIPOL, Toranagallu, Ballari M/s. Galaxy Chemicals, Mundargi Industrial Area, Ballari
c) Potential for Off Site emergencies
Off Site Emergencies Due to Accidents at MAH Industries
The Offsite emergency plan based on a study of chemicals stored, used, transported & manufactured in these MAH units reveals that the hazards associated with these industries are:
Fire Explosion Asphyxiation Toxic release
Consequently the disasters would be Fire and Explosion Asphyxiation Toxic release
Chemical emergencies either arise from the industrial installations or from transportation of chemicals. Wherever it occurs, depending on the nature and quantity of hazardous chemical and the location of accident, it may have the potential of affecting the general population in the surrounding area.
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Accidents during Transportation
Accidents involving the transport of chemicals from industries are rare. The industries are striving continually to prevent such accidents by:
Careful selection, auditing and evaluation of transport contractors Training of drivers and attendants employed by transport contractor Careful selection and design of packaging materials Advising transporters on design and material of construction for road tankers avoiding the need to transport altogether whenever possible.
d) Hazard Identification For Natural & Other Man Made Disasters
Chemical disasters could also occur as an outfall of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and cloud bursts, cyclones, aircraft strike and sabotage/war. Floods and earthquakes could result in large-scale damage to life and property even without the exposure to chemicals. The presence of chemicals in the affected area could only complicate the emergency and would have to be dealt with special precautions. In order to make informed decisions, it is essential to understand the hazard potential due to such natural calamities also.
Floods & Heavy Rain
Tungabhadra River passes through the Bellary District and Tungabhadra dam built across at certain upstream locations, which during heavy rains breach could cause flooding in the District.
Earthquake
Based on the Seismic Zone Map of India, State of Karnataka lies in seismic zone II and III, which is a medium-risk zone and earthquakes of medium intensity, can occur in this region. This does not guarantee an earthquake free operation and therefore, it prudent to take appropriate measures during planning phase for earthquake safety.
e) Offsite Emergency Management at Bellary district
The Offsite Emergency Management at Bellary district involves multiple agencies including the concerned plant personnel as well as other services of the District administration.
The offsite emergency network of Bellary district is through the Chief Disaster Controller (CDC) and the same is shown in figure below.
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Fig.7.15.: Offsite emergency network of Bellary district
The emergency management for an offsite emergency will be carried out via the CDC.
Functions of the Chief Disaster Controller (CDC):
The main functions of the Chief Disaster Controller (CDC) are Declaration of emergency; Taking control of situation to mitigate the emergency; Dissemination I Acceptance of information to I from various agencies like rescue, police ,fire, transportation, traffic control, medical aid, maintenance of rehabilitation centre , rallying posts, parking yards ,supply of food & water for affected people & the evacuees ,live stock Mobilization of all resources to mitigate the emergency; Establishing of safe rescue, evacuation of people, supplementing firefighting/ rescue equipment at the site of emergency Activation of various NGO's I Voluntary organization for necessary materials; Establishments liaison with public, media, kith & kin of the affected persons Notifications of termination of emergency & declaration of all clear signal Assessment of damage to human life, livestock, property, environment & provide adequate relief for subsistence.
Emergency Control Room: The Office of the Deputy Commissioner will be the control room. The control room will be equipped in line with the control room at site I installation to the extent of serving as information cum communication centre.
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Taking into the consideration the maximum accident credible scenario, Safety & Fire Services Department at M/S JSW and M/S JSW E will be designated control rooms for operation in the event of any emergency. Either of the two will be used as per convenience. The control rooms are equipped with the following infrastructure facilities.
The incident controller of the factory will shoulder the responsibility of combating emergency till such period; the Chief Disaster Controller comes and assumes the task. The Various responders who are involved in the mitigation procedure will work under the advice of the Incident Controller.
Functions of Various Departments during an Offsite emergency:
Police Department:
The main function of police authorities would be to maintain law order, regular patrolling of affected areas, establish rescue safe routes in advance for timely response, cordoning off the area, control of traffic, shifting of all vehicles to the parking yards To render assistance in controlling and fighting disasters, salvage operations rendering first aid and medical help ,shifting of the affected to rallying posts / rescue shelters, deploying adequate protection at the rescue shelter and at the place of incident. Another important function would be identification of the deceased, informing their relative, removal and disposal of dead bodies. Finally preparing of the list of missing persons and take steps to trace them.
Fire Services Department:
Station Fire Officer - On receipt of emergency call, the fire officer will rush to the site of incident with all crew members and equipment and start fighting the fire and control the gas leakage. Assist the police, home guards and other rescue, evacuation of persons, salvage operations etc. Continue to be in action till such time the District Fire Officer or his deputy arrives at the place of incident and takes charge. From there onwards, he will continue to assist the said officials.
District Fire Officers - The District Fire Officer is made responsible to fight and control the fire, leakage, spillage of cryogenic liquids as the case may be and deploy adequate number of men for control of fire, leakage, spillage etc with proper instructions and guidance. Rush to the site of emergency on receipt of information from the site controller or an emergency call or CDC Establish safe routes in advance from Bellary in association with police personnel for rushing to the site and to ensure best response time to minimize damage Work out advance plan for requirement of resources like fire tenders,
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trained personnel, protective equipment and the ways to meet the extra requirement, if any. Assist the on Site Emergency personnel in fighting emergency, rescuing injured/ affected people trapped in dangerous zones & participate in salvage operation. Assistant medical I police personnel in imparting first aid. Ensure availability of adequate water supply. Maintain Constant contact and communicate the message to the CDC with regard to control measures undertaken, salvage operations, rescue methods etc. and any other information's required by the CDC on continuous basis. Take any other appropriate actions as deemed necessary and in concurrence with CDC in controlling the Emergency.
Revenue Department:
Asst. Commissioner Bellary - He will be the over all in charge of Rescue Shelter I rallying pot & parking yard. He will ensure adequate food and clothing in co-ordination with Dy. Director of Food and civil supplies Voluntary organizations will function under the guidance of Asst. Commissioner and seeking his opinion He will also ensure proper medical aid (first aid as well as shifting of affected persons in consultation with District Health Officer) He will ensure adequate security & safety in Co-ordination with S.P of Bellary at the site of emergency and at the rescue shelters. In addition to these specific responsibilities, the A.C will assist the CDC in all other matters as the case may be.
Tahsildar, Bellary -
He will look after all the facilities required at rescue shelter I rallying past like food, clothing, medical aid, water, electricity, sanitation and other basic necessities in coordination with respective Government agencies as well as voluntary organization He will manage & arrange for any other requirements on need basis at that point of time in coordination with respective Government Authorities He will alert all his subordinates and utilize their services to manage the rescue shelters/rallying posts. His action will be in concurrence from A.C- Hospet/Bellary.
Health and Medical Services Department:
District Health Officer (DHO) will be the overall in charge of health and medical services to be rendered at the site of emergency or at various rescue shelters, affected places, hospitals pathology laboratories etc. On receiving the information from CDC, he will contact all Hospital Superintendents, Drug Controller, and Blood Banks for mobilization of required Ambulance/Doctors/Nurses/Medicines I Life Saving drugs, Blood etc.,
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Rush to the site, assess the extent of Severity & establish adequate TMCs (Temporary Medical Centers ).Ensure hygienic conditions at the rescue Shelter cum rallying Post , temporary , medical centers .Take appropriate action in shifting affected persons to hospitals either in Koppal or Hospet and ensure them appropriate treatment. Arrange for removal of dead bodies if any after post mortem and dispose the same in consultation with CDC & SP Render advises to CDC on precautionary measures to be taken by public at the affected site I villages, rescue shelter cum rallying posts to prevent the out breaks of epidemic diseases.
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board:
On receiving the information from CDC, the Environment officer will mobilize the possible resource at his disposal and keep the laboratory functioning for analysis of pollutants, emissions etc. Rush to the site ,collect the sample, analyze the pollutants and the likely effect on human life I environment and inform the CDC about the same & the corrective actions to be taken to prevent for further damage Act as an expert and advice the CDC about the kind of message to be disseminated to the public and press etc. on pollution matters.
Mutual Aid- Neighbouring Industries:
On receiving the information from CDC or Emergency alarm, the neighboring industries will alert their workmen; Mobilize the resources viz., doctor, ambulance van, trained personnel in the firefighting and first aid and rush to emergency area and report to the CDC. Will Mobilize firefighting equipment and other implements and gear required for combating emergency and supply to the emergency site against the request and instructions of the CDC; Will help the rescue activities with the trained personnel and work on the instructions of the CDC Provide any expertise and help if required by the CDC in emergency combating proceedings.
District Crisis Group:
All the members of DCG will be communicated about the emergency On receipt of emergency communication they will immediately inform the Control room about the place of their availability and simultaneously report to the CDC. They will receive the necessary instructions from the CDC and act accordingly They will render adequate & timely technical guidance and assist CDC and other agencies involved in the mitigation of emergency They will also advise CDC on the message to be given to the public/ press on technical matters.
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7.2 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT -IMPACT ASSESSMENT3
7.2.1 Introduction
Social impact assessment is one of the most sustainable and important tool for accessing the viability and sustainability of a project. All development projects are consists of some potential socio economic and cultural impacts over the locality around it and a systematic analysis is needed to identify and evaluate the impacts and envisage the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the adverse impacts caused by the project activities during construction and operation phases.
In today’s world, population growth, urbanization, social and economic development all are contributing to an increase in the demand for minerals and metals. The extraction and processing of minerals and metals to provide goods and services essential to human society must involve the dimensions of sustainability for human development. Thus, all economic activity, including steel production, should be undertaken in such a way that the activity itself and the products delivered provide a net positive long-term contribution to human and ecosystem well-being. The SEIA of the development projects requires 6 Major steps as depicted in Fig 7.16 below.
Fig.7.16.: Major steps of Socio economic impact assessment
Among the various indicators of Socio economic development, per capita consumption of steel is one of the most important indicator as it reflects the standard of living of the people in any country. India is second largest producer of steel and is a major
Specific TOR Point no vii(1)
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player in global steel market. Further, as India is targeting towards to shape its economy as a manufacturing hub and increase the share of manufacturing sector in its GDP, the Indian steel producers may significantly contribute in this process and there is need to strengthen the supply side of Indian steel sector.
JSW Steel located around Toranagallu village in Sandur block of Bellary district, Karnataka occupies a prominent position in global steel market with highly diversified portfolios of steel products. M/s JSW, Tornagallu has proposed expansion of Integrated Steel Plant capacity from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA. The Latitude and Longitude of the project is 15°11’5.99”N and 76°39’13.86’’E respectively. The expansion plan is inclusive of social and economic impact in the project area. This impact may be marginal or non–marginal. The intensity of impact may depend upon the various social and environmental factors associated with it and the extent of change caused by the project to alter the existing equilibrium of the socio-economic system. Influx of people from outside during various stages of the project may also alter the existing cultural identity of the local people. Further, there is a cash flow associated with the project which may affect the existing socio–economic activities and introduces many more new activities associated with the project to which the local people have strong adherence.
Thus assessing the socio-economic impact / advantages / disadvantages and drawing mitigative measures a socio economic survey has been conducted. Thus for all practical purpose, in this chapter, the present socio-economic scenario has been described and the impact / advantages / disadvantages and mitigative measures of the proposed project will be considered with respect to JSW as a whole.
7.2.2 Objective of the Study
The proposed project will impact the social and economic conditions of the people of the region in terms of direct and indirect employment, skill diversification, infrastructure development, business development etc. On this background, the present study is directed towards the following objectives:
To assess the present structure of the demographic profile in the study area; Assessment of the educational status of the people and to explore the impact of the project on education; Assessment of health status of the population and health facilities available in and around the study area; To examine the energy consumption pattern in the study area; To examine the occupational pattern in the study area; To examine the employment and income effects of the project. To examine the impact of the project on community development activities; To ascertain the impact of the project on industrialization in the study area; To assess the agricultural and cropping pattern and to assess the impact of the project on agricultural situation; To assess the impact of the project on pattern of demand; To examine the impact of the project on income and consumption pattern; To analyze peoples' perception regarding impact of the project; To assess the Quality of life of the people ;
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7.2.3 Study area for SEIA
A 10 km radius buffer around the existing plant area of JSW Steel Plant is considered as the study area for this project. The entire study area falls under Bellary district of Karnataka.
The details of the existing socio-economic profile of the study area as collected through primary survey and supplemented through secondary literature have been discussed in subsequent sections. The brief details of the existing demographic and socio-economic status of the study area are also discussed in Chapter-3 of this EIA-EMP report.
7.2.4 Methodology Adopted for the Study
The methodology adopted for the study is based on the following process:
Methodology for Collection & review of secondary data
Data from the secondary sources, viz. the latest available District Statistical Handbook, 2011 Census data and various census updates based on the 2011 census, were explored / reviewed for getting the demographic profile, occupational structure, etc. of the population within the study area (10 km radius) of the project site. The secondary data supplemented the primary data collected through direct field survey.
Methodology used for Field Survey
The baseline data of socio economic environment collected from field survey is used to assess the apprehensions of the people in the study area. Socio-economic survey was carried out covering the villages / towns of the study area to record awareness, opinion, apprehensions, quality of life and expectations of the local people about the proposed project. The opinion of local people about the proposed project expansion was obtained through socio-economy survey of the villages / towns in the study area. Also, the data and information collected was used to determine the the quality of life indices in the region based on which strategies were formulated for achieving further improvement in quality of life indices in the study area.
A brief about the sampling design adopted for the field survey is described below. The survey has been conducted through specially designed questionnaire covering the main aspect of the present study.
Sampling Methodology
For selection of respondents from the study area, Two Stage Random Samplinghas been adopted. In the first stage, villages are selected and in the second stage, households/ respondents are selected. From each selected village, the respondents are selected randomly to account intra-village variability among the respondents for the character under study. As the variability of the characters in each study strata does not vary widely among the households, a smaller sample size is expected to represent the population.
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Samples of 75 respondents from 12 villages were drawn from the study area. Thus out of 38 villages (rural area) and 2 township (urban area) falling within 10 km of the project site questionnaire survey was conducted in 12 villages .The population from 0 to 0.5 km was negligible. The sample covers an estimated 307 persons with an average of 5.6 persons per household. Further, a focused group discussion was also conducted in some selected villages considering all the basic infrastructure/amenities necessary for qualitative improvement in standard of living of people of that village.
Methodology for Collection of data from sample villages/respondents
Households/ respondents were interviewed with the structured questionnaire specifically designed for this study keeping in view the objectives of the study.
In addition to the field data, secondary data / information collected, compiled and published by different Governmental agencies / departments were also collected and utilized appropriately. The questionnaire consists of following major sections:
Demographic profile of the households Educational status Health status Information on agricultural situation. Employment (sources of employment) Income (income from various sources) Information on family budget Consumption and saving Respondents' perception about the project Socio-economic Status with reference to QoL(Quality of Life Index)
Methodology for Compilation & Analysis (Analytical Framework)
The present study is carried out using different quantitative techniques suitable for explaining various objectives of the study. Major methods used as tools of analysis in this study are as given below:
Regression Analysis
1. Simple linear regression of the following type in considered and fitted to cross section data collected in course of field survey:
Yi = a + b Xi + Ui Where, Y = Dependent variable X = Explanatory variable U is the stochastic error term having its usual properties.
The above model is fitted to data applying Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique to obtain estimated demand and consumption functions. 2. Fitted regression models are used to work out
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i) Elasticity of demand (e), for food and non-food items with respect to disposable income (e) in case of demand functions:
e = (dY / dX).(X / Y)
ii) Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) from consumption function: MPC = dC / dY
3. Frequency distribution of demographic parameters, peoples' perception, educational status, agricultural status etc.
4. Henry Garret Ranking method to determine quality of life (QoL) .
7.2.5 Prediction of Socio-Economic Impact (based on primary data)
The following section deals with the existing baseline status and socio economic conditions of the people in the study area (10 Km) based on primary survey. Also the impact on the different socio economic parameters has been identified by comparing with the results of the study conducted by TISS in 2013.
i) Demographic pattern
The demographic profile of the study area reveals that the average family size of the respondents is observed in the range of 3.4 to 5.6 persons per family (Fig. 7.17). Sex ratio is 943 females per 1000 males.
Fig.7.17.: Average family size of the respondents (in nos.)
The caste composition in the study area reflects the mixture of all caste, mostly of General category, which is followed by other backward classes, Scheduled tribes and Scheduled caste population (Fig. 7.18 a). It is observed from the Village-wise age distribution of respondents that age group of 18 to 60 have majority in the sample villages (ref Fig. 7.18 b).
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Fig.7.18.: (a) Caste composition in studyFig.7.18.: (b) Distribution of age in study area
Impact: There is improvement in the sex ratio in last 7 years which is 943 Females per thousand males compare to 936 females per thousand males in 2016. The improvement in sex ratio reflects decline of mortality rates which is a very important condition for socio economic development of any area or a country.
ii) Educational status
The existing educational status of members of the households is depicted in Fig. 7.21which reveals an educationally sound picture. About 41% people are non-matric (including pursuing students), 18% are matric passed and 06% are intermediate passed. There are 2% graduates whereas 18% has completed technical education. About 23% of the sampled population is illiterate. The general awareness towards the importance of education is progressive and expected to increase further as a result of the new projects and hence, it can be said that the project has a strong positive impact on the level of education of the people of the study area.
Fig.7.19.: Educational status of the study area
The project is expected to increase aspirations for education by bringing opportunities of some direct & indirect employment for the local people. People are interested in getting higher education along with technical education like Polytechnic, IT, Management etc. as knowledge-based employment opportunities are coming up. The general awareness towards the importance of education is expected to increase further as a result of this project.
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Out of 12 surveyed villages, all villages are having Primary school and middle school facility while only 5 out of 12 villages are having high school facility. The facility of different grades of schools in the villages are shown in Table 7.24 below:
Table 7.24 - Educational facilities available around the study area. Sr. No. Villages Primary School Middle School High School1 Vaddu √ √ √2 Talur √ √ √3 Tornagallu √ √ √4 Chikantapura √ √ ×5 Kodalu √ √ ×6 Buvannahalli √ √ ×7 Gadignur √ √ √8 Kurekuppa √ √ ×9 Lingadahalli √ √ ×10 Tarapur √ √ ×11 Joga √ √ ×12 Kudithini √ √ √
Literacy Level
Village-wise literacy rate is given in Fig. 7.20. From the figure, it is observed that there is inter village variation of literacy level in the study area .The literacy rate in the study area varies in the range of 63% in Kodalu to an overwhelming 95% in Gadiganur village.
Fig.7.20.: Village-wise literacy rate
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Fig.7.21.: (a) Enumeration with teachers of Talur Govt. high school & Tarapur high school
Fig 7.21 (b) Enumeration with the teachers of Joga High School and Principal of
Vaddu High School
Table 7.25 - Initiatives for Promoting Education PROMOTING EDUCATIONProviding Mid day Meal (APF) : 95000 childrenVishal Balwadies : 286 childrenChildren mobile Libraries : 361 childrenVillage Learning Centres : 409 childrenMerit Scholarships : 319 childrenComputer Aided Learning Centers : 59 / 18000Play ground development : 4 schoolsSchool Toilet maintenance : 43 unitsTree Plantation : 15 schoolsSource: JSW foundation.
Impact: As compare with the study report of TISS , the educational infrastructure has improved in the study area.. In 2013 there was inadequacy of primary and upper primary school in the villages of study area but the present study reveals the presence of the primary and upper primary school in the villages of study area. The educational status has also improved during this period as there is rapid growth in number of students completing higher and technical education.
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iii) Health Status
Health care has always been a priority of JSW and is providing health care facility from last 50 years for his employees as well as for the local populace at its hospital cum OHS centre and through various CSR activities .The local populace in the nearby villages mostly suffer from viral fever, cough & cold, stomach ache, Jaundice ,malaria, typhoid, respiratory disease, hypertension etc .There are 6 government PHC and 1 CHC in the study area and most of the population visits to Toranagallu CHC, 30 bedded hospital, as well as to Sandur general hospital which is a 100 bedded hospital with all major specialists.
Fig.7.22.: Enumeration with the doctor at CHC, Toranagallu and doctor of OHC,JSW
Impact: The health infrastructure in the study area is Moderate. The availability of PHCs and CHCs in the study area is is improved as compare to earier EIA report. However, there is obstinate need of continuous action for the improvement of health infrastructure in the study area
iv) Anganwadi Anganwadi is available in all villages in the study area. Anganwadi is a type of rural mother and child care centre in India. They were started by the Indian government in 1985 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat child hunger and malnutrition. It is a part of the Indian public health care system. Basic health care activities include contraceptive counseling and supply, nutrition education and supplementation, supply of basic medicines including oral rehydration salts and pre-school activities.
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Following facilities are available in the Anganwadis located in the study area: Supply of food supplements to pregnant women and child. Family planning counselling Monitoring of child growth Regular Health Check-ups Maternal & Baby care
Fig.7.23.: Anganwadis of Toranagallu and Talur respectively.
v) Public Distribution System (PDS)
Public distribution system is a government-sponsored chain of shops entrusted with the work of distributing basic food and non-food commodities to the needy sections of the society at very cheap prices. PDS shops are available in all villages in the study area. The following items are distributed every month through the PDS shops:
Wheat Rice Kerosene oil.
vi) Status of electricity
Most of the villages in the study area are sufficiently electrified including Kudithini and Kurekuppa having 100% electrification (refer Fig 7.24). Out of 12 sampled villages in 7 villages more than 85% household has been electrified .However there is a problem among these villages regarding frequent power cuts and load shading (refer Fig. 7.25).
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Fig.7.24.: Status of electrification in nearby villages
Fig.7.25.: Frequency of power cuts in nearby villages
Impact: The status of electrification has improved as per earlier EIA study report. Electrification is essential for basic human needs and economic activity (IEA 2013) and lack of access to electricity is one of the major impediments to economic development. Thus the improvement in electrification shows a positive impact but there is need of proper attention over the issues of power cuts.
vii) Sanitation & water supply facilities
JSW has played a very significant role in provision of clean drinking water in the sampled villages as well as in the other villages of the study area. Various water source including water pipelines with installation of RO plants has been developed around the study area. However, the water facility in the sampled villages like Talur, Kodalu and Lingadahalli needs improvement. In most of the villages water is supplied by the JSW directly to home or through water tanker. Tube wells/hand pumps are also being
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constructed by JSW in most of the villages. The source of water in the study area villages is given in the table below:
Table 7.26 - Source of water in the study area Sr.no. Villages Supply
waterRiver/Pond
Handpump
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Public TubeWell/borewell
1. Vaddu √ × √ × √2. Talur × × × × √3. Tornagallu √ × × √ ×4. Chikantapura × × × √ √5. Kodalu × × × × √6. Buvannahalli √ × × √ ×7. Gadignur √ × × √ ×8. Kurekuppa √ × × √ ×9. Lingadahalli × × × × √10. Tarapur √ × × √ ×11. Joga √ × × √ ×12. Kudithini √ × × √ ×
Fig.7.26.: Tanker water supply by JSW at Joga village of the study area.
Impact: The availability of drinking water facilities and its quality is substandard in the villages of the study area. Comparing with the TISS report, the number of sources and quality of water has improved including the availability of supply water in 8 out of 12 sampled villages in the study area.
viii)Occupational and Income Pattern
Occupational pattern in the study area is given in Fig. 7.27. From the Fig, it is observed that 31% of the people are engaged in labour work where as farmers and service holders are 4% and 3 % respectively in the total occupational category.
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Fig.7.27.: Occupational category of Family Members
The ratio of earners to non-earning dependents indicates the division of society into productive and nonproductive members. Village-wise earning members per household is given in Fig. 7.28. From the Fig 7.28, it is observed that average earning members per household varies from about 1 – 1.6.
Fig.7.28.: Village-wise earning members per household
Village-wise average annual income is given in Fig. 7.29. In some of the villages like Toranagallu and Kurekuppa ,it is as high as about Rs. 216923 and 21686 with highest in Gadiganur, about 283200 per year respectively while in some villages such as Chikantapura and Joga it is as low as about Rs. 72000 and 103200 per year respectively.
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Fig.7.29.: Village-wise average annual household income (in Rs.)
7.2.6 Agriculture
i) Land holding size
The landholding size distribution in the sampled population in the study area (Fig. 7.30) shows that the marginal farmers constitute 56% whereas thesmall farmers constitutes 44% of the land holding. However semi medium, medium and large farmers were negligible in the study area.
Fig.7.30.: Landholding size
The cropping pattern (rotation) of a region depends on the soil, water availability, economic conditions and climatic factors. Cropping intensity in the study area is 132%. Average investment in agriculture is Rs.4182 per acre. Cropping intensity indicates multi-crop culture. Agriculture is profitable as net return is Rs.8206 per acre (Table 7.27)
Table 7.27 - Cropping intensity, Net Return & investment Item ValueCropping intensity (%) 132%Average investment (Rs/acre) 4182Net return (Rs/acre) 8206
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Agricultural situation of the study area indicates that agriculture in this area is very moderate. The project is not going to cause any damage to agricultural situation of the study area. Instead, it is likely to help agriculture by way of providing income from non-farm sources.
7.2.7 Pattern of Demand
The survey reveals that the respondents spend major portion of their disposable income on food items. However, there has been a growing tendency among the respondents of allocating higher expenditure on non-food items although their basket of consumption have only few items other than food. To go to the details of their pattern of demand, income elasticity of demand is calculated by fitting demand functions. Table 7.28 presents the results of the regression analysis conducted for fitting the demand functions. It is observed that all the demand functions give uniformly good fits to the data because R2 in all the cases are found to be quite high. Moreover, as indicated by t-test (tcal>ttab), in both demand for food and nonfood, the relevant parameter of the demand functions is found to be statistically highly significant at 1% level. The income elasticity of demand as measured from the fitted functions is 0.98 and 1.11 for food and non-food items, respectively.
Table 7.28 - Demand Functions for Food and Non-food Items Demand Function Item Regression parameters
log a log b R2
Dij = a * Ybj * UWhere,Dij = Demand for the ith item by jth respondent.Yj= Disposable income of the jth respondent
Food
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0.98(246.52)
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Figures in ( ) indicate t - values *Significant at 1% level.With the establishment of JSW since early sixties, development of the locality has undergone and created a type of demand pattern has emerge which has placed more importance on consumer goods and quality products.
i) Employment and Income Effect
Occupational pattern of the study area reveals that about 62% of the income is generated from services (including labour), 33% from business and 5% of the income is generated from agriculture. (Fig. 7.31)
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Fig.7.31.: Occupational Structure of the Study Area
Direct Employment
Services including labour are the major sources of income in the study area. However, unemployment is quite common in the study area. As already stated that the proposed project is brown field project with current capacity of 16.0 MTPA, it is expected that investment in the capacity expansion of project will trickle down to the local people in the form of employment and income.
Indirect Employment
Indirect employment and income effects due to Jindal South West (JSW) are non-marginal and usually remain widespread across a long region. JSW has caused generation of income and employment opportunities which has come in the vicinity of the JSW steel plant. The growth of employment in services activities has been much stronger due to its multiplier effect.
Further, increase of population in the study area due to JSW, will lead to higher demand for food. As a consequence, price of food is expected to increase. JSW has already brought infrastructure development in the study area which has multiplied in employment generation manifold. Hence, JSW is likely to generate substantial indirect employment in other sectors.
Overall assessment of the employment and income effects indicates that the JSW has strong positive direct as well as indirect impact on employment and income generation.
7.2.8 Consumption Behavior
Table 7.29 presents the source wise distribution of average family consumption. It is observed that the major portion of total consumption expenditure goes to meet the need for food (70.4%). The consumption expenditure on clothing is second highest (11.6%). Average expenditure on medical is 7.6%. About 4.7 % of total consumption expenditure goes to meet the other social requirements. Expenditure on education in the study area is observed to be low at 5.8%.
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Table 7.29 - Source-wise Distribution of Family Consumption Item Food Education Clothing Medical Others TOTALConsumption (Rs/yr)
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Distribution of average family consumption (%)
70.4 5.8 11.6 7.6 4.7 100
Fig.7.32.: Village-wise consumption behavior in Food and non-food items
To investigate the consumption behaviour of the respondents in detail, Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is calculated by fitting the consumption function. The results of the regression analysis performed for fitting the consumption function are presented in Table 7.30.
It is observed that the function gave uniformly good fit to data because R2 is high and parameters are also found to be statistically significant (tcal > ttab) at 1% level of significance.
The conclusion is that there is significant relationship between consumption demand and income. The MPC worked out on the basis of the fitted consumption function is 0.92.
Table 7.30 - Fitted Consumption Function Demand Function Regression parameters
a b* R2
Cj = a + b Yj + UjWhere, Cj = Consumption of the jth respondentYj = Gross income of the jth respondent
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Figures in ( ) indicate t - values *Significant at 1% level.
The multiplier effect of investment on the people of the study area has been worked out by using the following model:
Consider the consumption behaviour of the respondents closely follow the following type of consumption function:
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C = a + bY (1)
We know that, in equilibrium Y = C + I (2)
Where, Y = Gross income, C = Consumption & I = Investment
Putting (1) in (2) one gets,
Y = a + bY + I
=>Y=(1/(1-b)*[a+I] (3)
Where, 1 / (1-b) is the multiplier.
Assuming that consumption behaviour of the people in the study area closely follows this fitted consumption function. One can easily see that existing size of the multiplier is 12.5. Hence, investment on this project and the consequent generation of additional income will have multiplier effect in raising average consumption.
JSW is going to have positive income effect and consequently, the multiplier effect is expected to lead to an overall increase in average consumption of the people of the study area. Therefore, one can conclude that the impact of JSW expansion on consumption behaviour of the local people is likely to be satisfactory and positive.
7.2.9 Quality of life Index
In recent years, the quality of life has become an important issue for the assessment (both subjective and objective conditions) of socio economic development of human being. Since “measuring well-being” is high on the statistical and political agendas at both the national and international level, the evaluation of quality of life is very essential.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), quality of life is defined as “an individuals’ perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns”.
The evaluation of quality of life determines the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of the people in various life domains. The quality of life includes and requires a person’s cognitive processes (i.e. perceptions, thoughts, and feelings) about life conditions, and reactions to those conditions. The major socio economic indicators used for the computation of quality of life index are education, health, income, employment, transportation, power, drinking water and sanitation, pollution etc.
a) Methodology
A Sample composed of 75 people from 12 surveyed villages/towns of the study area. Participants’ ages ranged between 17 to 58.
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The Henry Garret Ranking method is used in a systematic manner by using assigned weight to each factor. Since quality of life is a functional relationship between objective conditions and subjective attitudes of the people to be assessed based on the selected factors of well-being, the objectives measure are transformed to normal scale varying from 1 to 10 ( value function curve) Various factors reflecting the well-being of the people are evaluated . In which,
1 = lowest or least satisfactory measure; 10 = highest or maximum satisfactory measure;
b) Results of Quality of life Index
Estimated quality of life index for the study area villages are shown in Table 7.31below. The socio economic factors are ranked on the basis of Mean score values of the parameters which determines their need or satisfaction level around the study area.
Table 7.31 - Quality of life index Socio economic factor Mean Score (QoL) RankDrinking water and sanitation 65.70 1Health 63.40 2Income and Employment 61.80 3Power 60.04 4Environment quality 46.83 5Road and Transportation 42.54 6Housing 41.53 7Education 40.95 8Social security 39.06 9Food 38.26 101 = Least satisfactory 10 = Maximum Satisfactory
The table above shows that the status of, drinking water and sanitation and health which are the main elements of quality of life is not satisfactory in the villages of the study area. The respondents raised exigent concern over these parameters. However there is improvement in the quality of education, foods security, social security in the study area over the past decade.
7.2.10People's Perception
The results of the opinion poll are analysed and furnished in Table 7.32. The major advantages and disadvantages shown by the people are also given in Table 7.32. It is observed that 77.3% of respondents are expecting that the educational facility will improve around the study area. About 69.3% of them have identified creation of employment opportunity as the main advantage. People are hopeful of getting employment in the small-scale units likely to come up in the vicinity of the plant. About 73.3% of the respondents are expecting improvement in business. Around 72.0% of the respondents feel improvement in peripheral development activities. The major
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disadvantage is that about 58.7% of the respondents are showing concern to health due to environmental pollution.
Table 7.32 - Peoples’ Perception on the ProjectPerception No. of
RespondentsDistribution (%)
ADVANTAGESEmployment opportunity 52 69.3Improvement in educational facilities 58 77.3Development of the area 54 72.0Business development 55 73.3Improvement in Health Care facilities 48 64.0DIS-ADVANTAGESPollution 45 60.0Damage to health 44 58.7Total Respondents 75
Perceptions on Major Advantage:
i. Present project may generate more employment, directly and indirectly, and major portion of it may be provided to the local people.
ii. Improvement in the educational infrastructure around the study area. iii. Development of business opportunity in the area. iv. Development of infrastructure facilities including roads may take place due to the
project which may help in improving the whole area. v. Improvement in living standard.
Perceptions on Major Disadvantage:
Pollution in the study area is expected to rise due to the project. People perceive that the increase in pollution may cause damage to agriculture and damage to health of people due to pollution.
7.2.11Needs Assessment of the study area
Need based assessment is a scientific method to diagnose the socio - economic health of any area. This tool is used to gather information about socio economic status and identify the gaps pertinent to both qualitative and quantitative development of the people by assessing their needs.
The need based assessment was conducted in 12 periphery villages around JSW, as part of the socio-economic study. In the surveyed villages most of the population belongs to scheduled caste and other backward classes. The socio-economic condition of the area reflected that JSW’s developmental efforts have played a major role in the improvement of living conditions in the areas. The people are interested in further strengthening the same and expressed their desire of more and better education infrastructure including technical education, better employment opportunities, better amenities, good logistics,
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infrastructure, aid for sport, health & cultural activities etc. JSW is committed to bring positive change in and around the region of the steel plant.
Needs of the Villagers and Their Expectations
Keeping in view of the above, a need based assessment was carried out for formulation of the development framework and activities required to be carried out under CSR and CER activities for the proposed capacity expansion JSW.
The methodology of the study was based on survey research and obtaining primary data through interviews and document analysis. Open-ended questions, Focused group discussion and interviews were transcribed and inferences were drawn.
Based on the findings of the study, it was construed that the expectations and needs of the villagers are quite moderate. The people in the study area desired augmentation of existing basic amenities and improvement of these facilities wherever possible. They expressed their needs to the government through this survey, for augmentation and improvement of the following facilities:
Health Status of water supply Skill development Public Distribution System (PDS) Status of electricity Other developmental activities
Fig.7.33.: Conducting group discussion at Kurekuppa and Joga village respectively.
7.2.12Conclusions
On the basis of the overall results of the present impact assessment the following conclusions are drawn:
JSW is not going to cause any damage to the existing agricultural situation byits expansion project. Instead, it is likely to provide the farmers with supplementary income. This Project has positive impact on pattern of demand. JSW has very strong positive employment and income effects. There is a possibility of increase in industrialization in the vicinity of the plant. This
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is likely to bring more skill diversification among local people. This expansion project has strong positive impact on raising average consumption and also income through multiplier effect. The CSR activities of JSW will have very strong positive impact on the social and economic condition of the people of the study area JSW has positive impact on health situation of the local people through development of the area. JSW has significant positive impact on community development activities of the project which are likely to bring handful of benefits to the people of the study area.
7.2.13CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model. CSR refers to strategies of corporations or firms to conduct their business in a way that is ethical, society friendly and beneficial to community in terms of development. CSR is the deliberate inclusion of public interest into corporate decision-making and the honoring of a triple bottom line: People, Planet& Profit.
Community Development (CD) refers to initiatives undertaken by community with partnership with external organizations or corporation to empower individuals and groups of people by providing these groups with the skills they need to effect change in their own communities. These skills are often concentrated around making use of local resources and building political power through the formation of large social groups working for a common agenda.
The role of CSR in CD is any direct and indirect benefits received by the community as results of social commitment of corporations to the overall community and social system. The common roles of CSR in CD are as follows:
To share the negative consequences as a result of industrialization. Closer ties between corporations and community. Helping to get local talents as an attractive employer for potential candidates.
Community development activities (including that for its employees) are very important aspects for any organization / project, because people of the villages surrounding the plant and its employees are the stakeholders. The project proponents have always treated its periphery as a key stakeholder. The main objective of the Community Development Programme has been to create synergy and synthesis with the environment. Guided and inspired by the objective of enhancing the living standards of the people.
The policy of JSW towards social welfare & community development aims at strengthening the bond between the project / station authorities and the local population in the vicinity of Jindal South West Steel plant.. In line with this policy, JSW at the existing project area has been carrying out number of community welfare activities in the following areas:
Education Health Infrastructure Community Welfare including skill development and woman empowerment & Miscellaneous
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Accordingly JSW plans to implement above social and community welfare measures in area around the Project area with the following action plan.
JSW would continue contribute in implementing social welfare activities in collaboration with local Gram Panchayat, Block Development Office etc. for better development of area around the Project. To minimize strain on existing infrastructure, adequate provision for supporting basic amenities, viz. education, health, etc. would be made. Regular environmental awareness programs would continue be organized by JSW to impress upon the surrounding population about the beneficial impacts of the project and also about the measures being undertaken for environmental safety.
Welfare measures proposed to be implemented around JSW, Tornagallu Project are:
Assistance in Educational Welfare Measures Assistance for Up-gradation of Schools facilities like classrooms, laboratories and other associated requirements. Providing computers, sports item, laboratory equipment etc. Introduction of the talent nurture schemes for students from nearby villages by providing free education to schools of JSW or by providing suitable scholarships.
Assistance in Health-Care Welfare MeasuresOrganization of the regular medical camps for chronic ailments prevailing amongst the peoples of villages in and around the project. Proving consultancy and medicines as a part of preventive and promotive health care. Hepatitis ‘B’ vaccination to school & village children.
Assistance in Community Welfare MeasuresAssistance in providing drinking water, street lighting, widening of roads, strengthening of bridges etc. Assistance in construction of general community infrastructure facilities like Panchayat Bhavan etc.
Assistance in Development of Farmers Welfare MeasuresDistribution of high quality seeds Assistance in upgrading farming facilities like cold storage etc. In the area around JSW Project.
CSR Initiatives by JSW
Community development activities (including that for its employees) are very important aspects for any organization like JSW. JSW has been implementing a large number of social development activities under its CSR. JSW has very clear CSR policy:
“JSW cherishes people and believes in inclusive growth to facilitate creation of a value based and empowered society through continuous and purposeful engagement of all stakeholders. In partnership with external development agencies, JSW would strive to achieve sustainable development in all spheres of the life including integrated community development, promotion of arts and culture, environment protection, and
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sports. As a responsible corporate, JSW would integrate its environment, HR, and ethical business policies with appropriate community engagement and gender equality. JSW is committed for allocation of exclusive budget in its annual business plan to pursue its CSR policy”
JSW’s social initiatives are as follows:
Education Women empowerment Vocational training Health Environment Infrastructure development Sports Art, culture and heritage
JSW used to spend good amount of money on CSR. It is observed from the Table 7.33 given below that expenditure on CSR will lead to overall socio economic development of the area.
Table 7.33 - Expenditure on CSR by JSW (in Lakh Rs) Sl. Area of development 19-20 20-211 PM Care Fund / COVID 19 3850.0 1952.42 Education 264.1 401.03 Rural Infrastructure 200.8 702.34 Health & Nutrition 180.0 528.05 Sanitation 166.2 198.96 Sports Promotion 120.9 13.77 Livelihoods 98.6 92.68 Community Development 95.8 349.19 Skill Enhancement 90.7 144.910 Art, culture & Heritage 60.8 22.611 Environment 8.4 60.912 Water 0.0 140.8
Total 5136.2 4607.2
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7.3 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 4
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for setting up of proposed expansion of JSW Steel Limited, Vijayanagar from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA was prepared in accordance with the ToRs prescribed by MoEF&CC and the generic structure provided along with the ToR.
As per TOR by MOEF&CC, Public hearing is to be conducted by Karnataka Pollution control Board in line with EIA notifications, 2006, to gather the public perception about the proposed project which would be included in the EIA Report in order to obtain the Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEFCC. This is an important tool to gain local people’s confidence and get their views through interactions in an open forum.
JSW submitted the Rapid Environment Impact Assessment (REIA) Report and Executive Summary both in Kannada and English to the Member Secretary, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore requesting to conduct the Environmental Public Hearing vide their letter dated 22-11-2019.
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore vide letter Dated 23-01-2020 requested the Deputy Commissioner, Ballari to render suitable date and time for conducting the Environmental Public Hearing. But due to COVID-19 the meeting could not be conducted.
The Deputy Commissioner gave the consent to conduct Environmental Public Hearing on 05-12-2020 at 11.00 AM at the project site. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board published Environmental Public Hearing meeting notice through paper notification in state level newspapers namely Prajavani (Kannada) and The New Indian Express (English) on 04-11-2020 & in the local Newspaper namely “E Namma Kannada Nadu” on 06-11-2020 by informing the public to submit their objections/suggestions /opinions/ if any with regard to the proposed project within 30 days.
In the meantime, the Election Commission had issued the notification regarding Gram Panchayath Election and the Model code of conduct came in-force from 30-11-2020 to 31-12-2020. In view of the Model code of conduct, the Environmental Public Hearing was further postponed by The Deputy Commissioner and rescheduled on 08-01-2021 at 11.00 AM at the project site.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board again published Environmental PublicHearing meeting notice through paper notification in state level newspapers namely Prajavani (Kannada) and The New Indian Express (English) on 07-12-2020 & in the local Newspaper namely “E Namma Kannada Nadu” on 10-12-2020 by informing the public to submit their objections/suggestions /opinions/ if any with regard to the proposed project within 30 days.
In continuation to the above, the Draft Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment Report and copies of the executive summary in Kannada and English were kept in the following places for the information of the public.
Specific TOR Point no vii(1)
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• Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Ballari District. • Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayath, Ballari District. • District Industries Centre, Ballari District. • Office of the Town Panchayat, Kurekuppa Village, Ballari Taluk and District. • Office of the Gram Panchayat, Toranagallu Village, Ballari Taluk and District. • Office of the Gram Panchayat, Vaddu Village, Ballari Taluk and District. • Zonal Office, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Ballari. • Regional Office, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Ballari. • Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, South Zone Office, E-3/240,
Kendriya Sadana, 4th Floor E & F Wing, 17th Main Road, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560034.
• Help Desk, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Parisara Bhavana, Ground Floor, # 49, Church Street, Bangalore - 560001.
In addition, wide publicity was also rendered through public address system and distribution of handbills kept at local Grama Panchayath Office (Toranagallu) and surrounding villages (Toranagallu Station, Vaddu, Bassapura Village, Kurekuppa Village, Sultanapura Village, Chikkanthapura Village, Doddaanthapura Village, Kodal Village) of the proposed project area on 04-01-2021 & 05-01-2021.
Deputy Commissioner, Ballari District issued the letter dtd: 07-01-2021 to Additional Deputy Commissioner & Additional District Magistrate, Ballari to conduct Environmental Public Hearing on 08-01-2021.
After observing the statutory formalities as specified in the Notification, the Environmental Public Hearing commenced on 08-01-2021 at 11.00 AM under the Chairmanship of the Sri P. S. Manjunatha, KAS (Sr Scale), Additional Deputy Commissioner & Additional District Magistrate, Ballari District at the proposed project site.
At the start of the meeting, representatives of JSW briefed before the audience about the proposed project details, mainly concentrating upon the issues like production process, baseline scenario, impacts due to the project, management measures to be undertaken by the PP.
47 number of public representation were made verbally during the meeting. An additional 323 number of written statements were received during the meeting as well as at KSPCB. Most of the people (~88.4%) showed their support for the project. They showed their gratitude to the PP for their extensive CSR activities that have caused massive societal upliftment of the area. They are also extremely optimistic that the expansion projects would also create job opportunity and overall development of the surrounding areas.
Photographs of the proceedings of the Public hearing conducted are shown in Fig. 7.34below:
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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Fig.7.34.: Photographs of Proceedings of Public hearing conducted for the project on 08.01.2021
JSW STEEL LIMITEDExpansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA
and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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The Chairman of the public Hearing Sri P S Manjunatha, KAS (Sr Scale), Additional Deputy Commissioner & Additional District Magistrate, Ballari in his presidential address informed to the public that No decisions will be made in the Public hearing. All the oral and written statements are recorded in the Proceedings in Kannada and English. The same will be forwarded to the Member Secretary, Karnataka state Pollution Control Board, Bangalore along with photographs and video so as to forward the same to the competent Authority for further necessary action. He rendered vote of thanks for gathering and the Public Hearing is completed. Proceeding of the EPH are enclosed as Annexure 7.1.
The issues raised by public during the meeting and via written statements and PP’s responses for addressing the issues are given in Table 7.34 below.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
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, Bel
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, Kar
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Tabl
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34 -
Iss
ues
rais
ed d
urin
g Pu
blic
Hea
ring
and
JSW
’s r
espo
nse
Tota
l num
ber
of P
ublic
Rep
rese
ntat
ions
Tota
l –37
0(S
poke
n –
47, W
ritt
en –
323)
Peop
le in
favo
ur o
f Pro
ject
32
7 (8
8.4%
)Pe
ople
aga
inst
the
proj
ect
43 (
11.6
%)
Sl.
No.
Nam
e an
d Ad
dres
s Po
ints
rai
sed
PP r
espo
nse
A.Is
sues
rai
sed
verb
ally
dur
ing
the
Mee
ting
1.Sr
i M.P
.Thi
mm
appa
, To
rana
gallu
Villa
gea.
Requ
este
d to
clo
se t
he D
amba
r an
d pa
int
plan
t lo
cate
d ne
ar J
SW S
teel
.Th
is is
rela
ted
to o
ther
indu
strie
s whi
ch h
ave
been
est
ablis
hed
afte
r ob
tain
ing
EC f
ollo
win
g du
e pr
oces
s of
PH-
EAC
by
MoE
FCC
and
is no
t re
late
d to
the
pro
pose
d JS
W S
teel
Ex
pans
ion
proj
ect.
b.In
siste
d th
at o
nly
Depu
ty C
omm
issio
ner,
Balla
ri sh
ould
hav
e co
nduc
ted
the
mee
ting.
In
view
of
this,
requ
este
d to
can
cel t
he m
eetin
g.
DC h
ad d
eleg
ated
ADC
to p
resid
e th
e PH
mee
ting,
whi
ch is
in
line
with
EIA
not
ifica
tion
2.Sr
i Thi
ppes
wam
y,
Koda
lu V
illage
a.In
timat
ion
of t
he (
Publ
ic He
arin
g) m
eetin
g no
t pr
ovid
ed
eith
er
thro
ugh
dist
ribut
ion
of
Pam
phle
t/han
dbills
or
pass
ing
info
rmat
ion
from
do
or to
doo
r.
Wid
e pu
blici
ty a
bout
the
pub
lic h
earin
g ev
ent
was
don
e by
Ka
rnat
aka
stat
e po
llutio
n co
ntro
l boa
rd t
hrou
gh b
y w
ay o
f pa
per
adve
rtise
men
ts i
n lo
cal
and
natio
nal
new
spap
ers
in
Engl
ish
and
Kann
ada;
Pa
mph
lets
di
strib
utio
nan
d m
ike
anno
unce
men
ts in
all
neig
hbou
ring
villa
ges
surro
undi
ng t
he
plan
t. Ph
otog
raph
s enc
lose
d by
KSP
CB in
the
PH p
roce
edin
gs.
b.M
ost o
f the
wor
kers
did
not
turn
up
to a
ttend
the
mee
ting
beca
use
of
the
fear
fro
m
indu
stry
m
anag
emen
t. In
dust
ry a
utho
ritie
sha
ve c
reat
ed a
fe
arfu
l atm
osph
ere
in th
is re
gion
. Jin
dal C
ompa
ny
has
take
n ou
r rig
ht to
spe
ak
Publ
ic he
arin
g w
as o
pen
to a
ll in
cludi
ng t
he w
orke
rs a
s pe
r no
tices
iss
ued
by
Stat
e Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l Bo
ard.
Th
is in
form
atio
n is
not c
orre
ct.
c.Jin
dal
has
not
prov
ided
hea
lth f
acilit
ies
or E
SI
hosp
ital.
Hosp
ital d
o no
t hav
e pr
oper
hea
lth c
are
JSW
San
jeev
ani H
ospi
tal,
a m
ulti-
spec
ialit
y ho
spita
l in
Balla
ri di
stric
t h
as b
een
cons
ider
ed a
s a
refe
rral E
SI h
ospi
tal a
nd a
ll
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
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pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
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, Kar
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hts
rese
rved
facil
ities
and
requ
este
d to
brin
g an
ESI
Hos
pita
l in
the
regi
on w
ith p
rope
r fac
ilitie
s.fa
ctor
y w
orke
rs a
re e
ligib
le t
o av
ail
ESI
facil
ities
.
This
hosp
ital i
s be
ing
used
by
the
empl
oyee
s of
JSW
Ste
el a
s w
ell.
Rece
ntly
, a 1
000
bed
fully
equ
ippe
d CO
VID
Hosp
ital a
t a c
ost
of R
s 22
Cr
has
been
set
up
by J
SW S
teel
in r
ecor
d tim
e,
adja
cent
to
Sanj
eeva
ni h
ospi
tal.
This
is ha
nded
ove
r to
the
Be
llary
dist
rict a
dmin
istra
tion
for m
anag
ing
the
facil
ity.
d.Qu
estio
ned
abou
t the
gre
ener
y su
rroun
ding
JSW
St
eel.
Besid
es t
he p
lant
atio
n in
and
alo
ng t
he b
ound
ary
of s
teel
w
orks
as
pe
r EC
, Gr
eene
ry
deve
lopm
ent
over
hi
llock
s su
rroun
ding
JSW
Ste
el is
bei
ng d
one
join
tly w
ith K
arna
taka
St
ate
fore
st d
epar
tmen
t as
per s
ugge
stio
n m
ade
by E
AC.4
50
Acre
s ha
ve s
o fa
r be
en d
evel
oped
on
the
hillo
cks
in t
he
sout
hern
sid
e of
Pla
nt
e.He
Opp
osed
the
Expa
nsio
n Pr
opos
al-
3.Sr
i K. J
amba
iah,
Su
ltana
pura
Villa
gea.
Info
rmat
ion
abou
t th
e gr
ound
wat
er
and
the
atm
osph
ere
give
n in
EIA
repo
rt in
corre
ct. S
houl
d be
mon
itore
d by
the
Boar
d.
Grou
nd w
ater
sam
plin
g an
d am
bien
t Ai
r Qu
ality
mon
itorin
g ha
s be
en c
arrie
d ou
t as
per
CPC
B no
rms
by N
ABET
/NAB
L ap
prov
ed C
onsu
ltant
M/S
MEC
ON L
IMIT
ED,
Ranc
hi,
as p
er
EIA
guid
elin
es. O
ne C
AAQM
is b
eing
inst
alle
d fo
r Con
tinuo
us
mon
itorin
g of
Air
Join
tly b
y In
dust
ries
b.He
has
bee
n re
ques
ting
for s
hifti
ng th
e Su
ltanp
ur
villa
ge to
ano
ther
loca
tion
for l
ast 3
yea
rs a
s it
is su
rroun
ded
by in
dust
rial c
lust
er, b
ut n
o ac
tion
has
been
take
n.
Dist
rict a
dmin
istra
tion
to ta
ke a
cal
l.
c.Ra
ised
his c
once
rn a
bout
JSW
pol
lutin
g th
e ne
arby
Da
roji
lake
.Th
e w
ater
qua
lity
of t
he D
aroj
i La
ke i
s be
ing
mon
itore
d re
gula
rly b
y KS
PCB
auth
oriti
es a
nd a
re in
line
as
repo
rted
by
MEC
ON L
imite
d in
the
EIA
rep
ort.
The
resu
lts s
how
tha
t it
mee
ts t
he C
lass
C c
riter
ia o
f th
e su
rface
wat
er q
ualit
y of
CP
CB.
d.In
form
ed th
at a
Hea
lth C
are
Facil
ity a
nd P
HC w
ere
esta
blish
ed b
y JS
W S
teel
in
Sulta
npur
villa
ge
The
heal
th c
are
facil
ity s
et u
p ea
rlier
was
mov
edou
t due
to
infra
stru
ctur
e pr
oble
ms,
and
vici
nity
of S
anje
evan
i hos
pita
l is
loca
ted
at a
dist
ance
of 6
KM
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
whi
ch w
ere
mov
ed o
ut w
ithin
3 m
onth
s of
its
es
tabl
ishm
ent.
How
ever
, a H
ealth
Uni
t ha
s be
en p
ositi
oned
to
addr
ess
the
heal
th i
ssue
s in
thi
s vil
lage
s jo
intly
by
the
surro
undi
ng
Indu
strie
s. T
he h
ospi
tal w
ill be
rein
stat
ed w
ith a
ll fac
ilitie
s and
m
anag
ed b
y th
e su
rroun
ding
indu
strie
s in
cludi
ng J
SW S
teel
by
Oct
202
1.e.
Conc
erne
d ab
out J
SW n
ot p
rovi
ding
em
ploy
men
t to
lo
cal
peop
le
and
stat
ed
that
Hy
dera
bad-
Karn
atak
a pe
ople
sh
ould
be
gi
ven
80%
op
portu
nitie
s.
JSW
Ste
elis
Com
plyi
ng w
ith t
he r
ecom
men
datio
ns o
f th
e Sa
rojin
i M
ahar
ishi
com
mitt
ee
for
empl
oym
ent
to
Loca
l po
pula
tion
whi
ch a
lso i
nclu
des
thos
e fo
r em
ploy
men
t of
Hy
dera
bad-
Karn
atak
a pe
ople
. The
sam
e w
ill be
follo
wed
for
this
prop
osed
pro
ject
also
.f.
Info
rmed
that
Anga
naw
adi s
choo
l infra
stru
ctur
e is
at
the
verg
e of
col
laps
ing.
No
Ang
anaw
adis,
ho
spita
ls, l
ibra
ry e
tc h
ave
been
pro
vide
d in
his
villa
ge.
Unde
r CS
R pr
ogra
m o
f JSW
Ste
el, s
uppo
rting
facil
ities
hav
e be
en p
rovi
ded.
Thi
s w
ill be
aug
men
ted.
g.He
exp
ress
ed
that
JSW
’s cla
ims
of p
rovi
ding
co
llege
s ar
e fa
lse.
Curr
ently
OPJ
Cen
tre is
hou
sing
exte
nsio
n fa
ciliti
es o
f BI
TS
Pila
ni o
fferin
g en
gine
erin
g co
urse
s; IG
NOU
cent
er is
offe
ring
degr
ee c
ours
es.
In a
dditi
on t
o th
is Di
plom
a in
Ind
ustri
al
Safe
ty co
urse
is a
lso p
rovi
ded
in th
e fa
cility
. A n
ursin
g co
llege
ha
s al
so b
een
esta
blish
edh.
Expr
esse
d th
at
he
is ag
ains
t th
e pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n pl
an o
f JSW
due
to th
e ab
ove
reas
ons.
4.Sr
i Sha
beer
Saa
b,
Vadd
u Vi
llage
a.He
wel
com
ed t
he p
roje
ct s
tatin
g th
at e
arlie
r th
e en
tire
regi
on w
as b
arre
n la
nd w
ith n
o ra
infa
ll, n
o cr
op,
and
peop
le h
ere
have
no
wor
k. J
SW h
as
impr
oved
the
lives
of p
eopl
e in
the
regi
on.
JSW
Ste
el is
reg
ular
ly u
nder
taki
ng p
roje
cts
for
impr
ovem
ent
of t
he l
ives
of t
he p
eopl
e an
d ge
nera
ting
empl
oym
ent
oppo
rtuni
ties
both
dire
ctly
and
indi
rect
ly.
5.Sr
i Upp
ara
Shiv
akum
ar,
Tora
naga
llu,
Pres
iden
t of K
anna
da
Gela
yara
Bal
aga
and
a.He
w
elco
med
th
e pr
ojec
t st
atin
g th
at
loca
l w
orke
rs w
ould
get
mor
e em
ploy
men
t fro
m t
he
com
pany
's ex
pans
ion
unit.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
pe
ople
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peo
ple
indi
rect
ly.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
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ll rig
hts
rese
rved
Mem
ber o
f Kan
nada
Sa
hity
a Co
uncil
6.Sr
i Mul
eman
e Er
anna
, En
viro
nmen
talis
t, Sa
ndur
Tal
uk
a.St
ated
tha
t JS
W h
as a
cqui
red
land
fro
m p
eopl
e un
willi
ngly
.Go
vt o
f Ka
rnat
aka
had
acqu
ired
land
in 1
971
and
leas
ed t
o JS
W S
teel
for I
ndus
trial
Pur
pose
. The
tota
l lan
d ar
ea is
abo
ut
3134
ha
(774
2 ac
res)
and
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t is
loca
ted
over
an
area
of a
bout
182
.1 h
a (4
50 a
cres
) with
in th
e ab
ove
over
all l
and
area
, ut
ilizin
g th
e ex
istin
g in
frast
ruct
ure
and
utilit
ies.
b.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t pr
esen
ce o
f m
ore
cont
ract
ors
than
affe
cted
far
mer
s in
the
Pub
lic
Hear
ing
mee
ting.
Thi
s w
ill hu
rt th
e fa
rmer
s as
the
cont
ract
or w
ill al
way
s fa
vour
the
proj
ect.
All t
he P
ublic
in t
he s
urro
undi
ng v
illage
s w
ere
requ
este
d to
at
tend
ed th
e Pu
blic
Hear
ing.
c.Ex
pres
sed
that
the
Dam
bar p
lant
loca
ted
adja
cent
to
Sul
tanp
ura
villa
ge i
s op
erat
iona
l ev
en a
fter
publ
ic di
sapp
rova
l.
This
is re
late
d to
oth
er in
dust
ries w
hich
hav
e be
en e
stab
lishe
d af
ter
obta
inin
g EC
fol
low
ing
due
proc
ess
of P
H-EA
C by
M
oEFC
C. a
nd i
s no
t re
late
d to
the
pro
pose
d JS
W S
teel
Ex
pans
ion
proj
ect..
d.He
exp
ress
ed t
hat
Cont
ract
ors
are
give
n sp
ecia
l tre
atm
ent.
Allc
ontra
ctor
s are
trea
ted
in lin
e w
ith th
e po
licy
of co
mpa
nies
.
e.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t JS
W n
ot p
rovid
ing
empl
oym
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties
to lo
cal v
illage
rs.
.JSW
Ste
el is
Com
plyi
ng w
ith t
he r
ecom
men
datio
ns o
f th
e Sa
rojin
i M
ahar
ishi
com
mitt
ee
for
empl
oym
ent
to
Loca
l po
pula
tion.
The
sam
e w
ill be
fol
low
ed f
or t
his
prop
osed
pr
ojec
t f.
Stat
ed t
hat
cont
ract
ors
are
forc
ing
wor
kers
to
wor
k 18
hou
rs in
stea
d of
8 h
rs a
nd w
ithou
t an
y le
aves
.
Biom
etric
car
ds a
nd R
ota
regi
ster
has
bee
n in
trodu
ced
in JS
W
stee
l an
d Sh
ift
sche
dule
s an
d w
eekl
y of
fs
are
stric
tly
mon
itore
d in
line
with
Fac
tory
Act
.g.
Expr
esse
d hi
s co
ncer
n ab
out J
SW s
tatin
g th
at a
ll en
viro
nmen
tal p
aram
eter
s w
ithin
nor
ms.
Regu
lar
mon
itorin
g is
bein
g do
ne b
y CP
CB (
thro
ugh
CEM
S)
and
by K
SPCB
(th
roug
h au
dits
and
visi
ts)
and
are
com
pare
d w
ith a
pplic
able
nor
ms.
In c
ase
of v
aria
tions
, act
ions
are
bei
ng
take
n by
JSW
in c
onsu
ltatio
n w
ith K
SPCB
.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
h.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t JS
W n
ot p
rovid
ing
prop
er h
ealth
care
facil
ities
to lo
cals.
Mob
ile V
an H
ealth
Uni
ts o
f San
jeev
ani H
ospi
tal w
ith D
octo
rs
and
med
ical s
taff
visi
t th
e vi
llage
s at
reg
ular
inte
rval
s a
nd
cond
uct h
ealth
cam
ps a
nd p
rovid
e fre
e m
edici
ne. A
ll pre
gnan
tw
omen
hav
e be
en g
iven
a m
edica
l pas
s w
hich
they
ava
il fre
e m
edica
l fac
ility
up to
del
iver
y an
d w
ill ha
ve to
onl
y pa
y 50
%
char
ges
post
-del
iver
y. C
atar
act
oper
atio
ns f
or t
he e
lder
ly in
Ba
llari
dist
rict a
re a
lso d
one
free
of c
ost
7Sr
i D. M
anju
nath
a S/
o Bh
aram
appa
, Ku
reku
ppa
villa
ge
a.St
ated
tha
t as
a c
ontra
ctor
he
was
inv
olve
d in
co
nstru
ctio
n of
abo
ut 3
-4 k
ilom
eter
of
conc
rete
ro
ad in
Kur
ekup
pa v
illage
and
also
impl
emen
ted
purif
ied
Drin
king
wat
er p
lant
.
Deve
lopm
ent a
nd in
frast
ruct
ure
proj
ects
like
Co
ncre
te r
oad
cons
truct
ion
and
purif
ied
drin
king
wat
er p
roje
ct w
ere
unde
r ta
ken
in a
djoi
ning
villa
ges
by
JSW
Ste
el
thro
ugh
CSR
arm
JS
W F
ound
atio
n
b.He
req
uest
ed t
o pr
ovid
e he
alth
car
e ce
ntre
sin
Ko
dalu
Villa
geM
obile
Hea
lth U
nit
is al
read
y in
pla
ce f
or t
his
villa
ge a
nd
doct
ors
are
visit
ing
the
villa
ge re
gula
rlyc.
Stat
ed t
hat
seve
ral
deve
lopm
ent
prog
ram
s ar
e be
ing
carri
ed o
ut b
y th
e co
mpa
ny in
Kur
ekup
pa
villa
ge a
nd m
unici
pal l
imits
.8
Sri S
K M
aheb
oob
Bash
a, M
embe
r of
Kure
kupp
a M
unici
palit
y
a.He
w
elco
med
th
e pr
ojec
t st
atin
g th
at
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n w
ill ge
nera
ted
empl
oym
ent
oppo
rtuni
ties
for l
ocal
peo
ple.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
b.St
ated
tha
t JS
W is
pro
vidi
ng b
ette
r he
alth
car
e fa
ciliti
es th
an g
over
nmen
t hos
pita
ls.9
Sri M
. Shi
vam
urth
y,
Form
er
Zilla
panc
haya
t m
embe
r of T
aran
agar
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t sta
ting
that
the
JSW
has
pr
ovid
ed b
ette
r ea
rnin
gs t
o lo
cals
in c
ompa
rison
to
ear
lier
oppo
rtuni
ties
like
in c
ultiv
atio
n of
chi
lli,
segr
egat
ion
of c
otto
n et
c
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
b.Re
ques
ted
to co
nstru
ct a
chec
k da
m to
cont
rol t
he
flow
of N
arih
alla
stre
am to
Dar
oji l
ake.
This
is no
t in
dire
ct c
ontro
l of J
SW.
We
will
take
up
this
with
irr
igat
ion
Auth
oriti
es.
c.He
req
uest
ed fo
r de
velo
pmen
t of
the
hos
pita
l as
with
out E
SI fa
cility
they
are
facin
g pr
oble
ms.
ESI
heal
th
facil
ity
has
been
pro
vide
d to
all
asso
ciate
em
ploy
ees
and
othe
r em
ploy
ees
in s
urro
undi
ng in
dust
ries
in
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
JSW
San
jeev
ani H
ospi
tal
and
are
facil
ities
sub
sidise
d as
per
ES
I pro
toco
l10
Sri H
. Lax
man
, Fo
rmer
Zilla
Pa
ncha
yat m
embe
r of
Ant
apur
a vi
llage
a.St
ated
tha
t cla
ims
of J
SW o
f de
velo
ping
nea
rby
villa
ges
and
impl
emen
ting
seve
ral p
rogr
ams
are
inco
rrect
.
JSW
isin
volv
ed in
dev
elop
men
tof
the
villa
ges
in t
he d
irect
im
pact
zo
ne.
Da
ta
has
been
sh
ared
w
ith t
he
Dist
rict
Auth
oriti
es. A
ntap
ura
is no
t com
ing
in th
e di
rect
impa
ct z
one
b.Re
ques
ted
for
bette
r tra
nspo
rtatio
n fa
ciliti
es f
or
the
wor
kers
com
ing
from
nea
rby
villa
ges
to w
ork
at J
SW.
Pick
up
and
drop
bus
fac
ility
has
been
arra
nged
for
the
w
orke
rs f
rom
the
pla
nt g
ate
to t
he r
espe
ctiv
e pl
ant
units
in
the
JSW
com
plex
. c.
He w
elco
med
the
pro
ject
st
atin
g th
at
it w
ill ge
nera
te e
mpl
oym
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties
for p
eopl
e.11
Sri N
. Era
nna,
To
rana
gallu
Villa
gea.
Prai
sed
JSW
w
orks
du
ring
ongo
ing
COVI
D pa
ndem
icJS
W h
ad ta
ken
care
the
socie
ty a
roun
d an
d in
Bel
lary
Dur
ing
I &
II C
oron
a W
ave.
JSW
Ste
el h
as s
et u
p a
1000
bed
Ox
ygen
ated
Co
vid
Care
Di
stric
t Fi
eld
Hosp
ital
and
has
dedi
cate
d it
to t
he n
atio
n. I
t is
also
sup
plyi
ng f
ree
med
ical
oxyg
en
to
the
Stat
e&
Cent
ral
gove
rnm
ent
as
per
requ
irem
ent.
b.St
ated
that
he
didn
’t re
ceiv
e an
y of
the
bene
fits o
f JS
W’s
COVI
D re
lief w
orks
and
was
und
uly
char
ged
addi
tiona
l Rs
750
0 by
San
jeev
ini
hosp
ital
for
COVI
D va
ccin
e.
Char
ged
at s
ubsid
ised
rate
s
c.St
ated
tha
t he
was
arre
sted
dur
ing
his
prot
est
whi
le o
ppos
ing
for
the
esta
blish
men
t of
ECP
L in
dust
ry a
long
`w
ith 3
8 ot
her p
eopl
e.
ECPL
is a
diff
eren
t ind
ustry
and
Not
rel
ated
to th
e th
is J
SW
expa
nsio
n pr
ojec
t
d.St
ated
that
he
is ag
ains
t the
pro
pose
d ex
pans
ion
plan
of J
SW b
ecau
se o
f abo
ve12
Sri E
kant
happ
a,
Tora
naga
llu V
illage
a.St
ated
that
loca
l sho
uld
begi
ven
prio
r tra
inin
g an
d em
ploy
ed fo
r the
pro
pose
d pr
ojec
t.JS
W
Stee
l ha
s en
tere
d in
to
colla
bora
tion
with
va
rious
te
chni
cal i
nstit
utes
to
train
the
loca
l you
th a
nd m
ake
them
in
dust
ry r
eady
. Su
ch a
s NI
TTE
ITI,
BIT
Pila
ni,
Kirlo
skar
In
stitu
te .E
ligib
le c
andi
date
s w
ill be
tak
en f
or t
his
prop
osed
pr
ojec
t.
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
b.He
wel
com
ed t
he p
roje
ct
stat
ing
that
it
will
gene
rate
em
ploy
men
t opp
ortu
nitie
s fo
r peo
ple.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
13Sr
i Fak
kira
ppa,
Tal
ur
Villa
gea.
He w
elco
med
the
pro
ject
st
atin
g th
at
it w
ill ge
nera
te e
mpl
oym
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties
for p
eopl
e.b.
He e
xpre
ssed
his
disp
leas
ure
tow
ards
San
jeev
ani
Hosp
ital f
or c
olle
ctio
n m
ore
fees
for o
pera
tions
Fees
are
sta
ndar
dize
d co
nsid
erin
g sim
ilar
facil
ities
in
the
dist
rict
a.re
ques
ted
JSW
to
adop
t Ta
lur
Villa
ge a
s pe
t pr
ojec
t for
dev
elop
men
tBe
ing
cons
ider
ed
14Sr
i Bas
appa
, Do
ddaa
ntap
ur V
illage
a.Pr
aise
d JS
W a
ctiv
ities
for
dev
elop
men
t of
Rai
n w
ater
ha
rves
ting
stru
ctur
es,
chec
k da
ms,
ag
ricul
tura
l po
nds,
nal
a da
ms
inCh
ikka
ntap
ur,
Joga
, Kod
alu,
and
Dod
daan
thap
ura
villa
ges.
.b.
JSW
for
dist
ribut
ing
Rs.3
0 la
khs
wor
th ta
rpau
lins
to th
e fa
rmer
s
JSW
Ste
el’ s
CSR
arm
JS
W F
ound
atio
n is
invo
lved
in a
ll th
e ag
ricul
tura
l de
velo
pmen
t a
nd w
ater
shed
pr
ojec
ts t
hrou
gh
inte
rven
tion
by I
CRIS
AT a
nd i
ts c
ontri
butio
ns h
ave
been
ap
prec
iate
d in
var
ious
nat
iona
l and
inte
rnat
iona
l for
ums.
c.Re
ques
ted
JSW
to
furth
er im
prov
e th
e qu
ality
of
life
of fa
rmer
sAg
ri Pr
ogra
mm
eun
der C
SRw
ill fu
rther
be
expa
nded
15Sr
i T.M
.Shi
vaku
mar
, La
wye
r and
exe
cutiv
e m
embe
r of t
he J
ana
Sang
hram
Par
ishad
, Sa
ndur
Tal
uk
a.He
talk
ed a
bout
glo
bal w
arm
ing,
and
sta
ted
som
e fa
cts
abou
t glo
bal w
arm
ing
and
ozon
eNo
t rel
ated
to th
is ex
pans
ion
b.St
ated
tha
t in
form
atio
n ab
out
publ
ic he
alth
has
no
t bee
n co
llect
ed.
Info
rmat
ion
on P
ublic
hea
lth is
regu
larly
colle
cted
by
JSW
CSR
te
am a
nd b
y ex
tern
al a
genc
ies
like
Tata
Ins
titut
e of
Soc
ial
Scie
nce,
M
umba
i an
d Vi
jaya
naga
r In
stitu
te
of
Med
ical
Scie
nces
, Bel
lary
. Thi
s inf
orm
atio
n fo
rms t
he b
asis
of p
lann
ing
the
CSR
activ
ities
.c.
Stat
ed t
hat
JSW
has
impa
cted
the
cul
tivat
ion
of
crop
s an
d th
e fa
rmer
s ar
e fa
cing
huge
los
ses.
Yi
eld
has
decr
ease
d fo
r oni
on c
rops
, mai
ze c
rops
,
TISS
ha
s co
nduc
ted
stud
ies
on t
he c
rop
yiel
d an
d ha
s va
riatio
ns i
n yi
eld
to
the
unpr
edict
able
rai
ns a
ndpo
or
infra
stru
ctur
e fo
r irri
gatio
n.IC
RISA
T ar
e w
orki
ng w
ith J
SW F
ound
atio
n fo
r inc
reas
ing
the
crop
yie
ld a
nd w
ater
shed
man
agem
ent i
n th
e ne
arby
villa
ges
thus
incr
easin
g th
e cr
op y
ield
. Ne
wer
farm
ing
tech
niqu
es a
re
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
bein
g in
trodu
ced.
Sup
erio
r var
ietie
s of s
eeds
and
ferti
liser
are
be
ing
mad
e av
aila
ble
to t
he f
arm
ers
at t
heir
door
step
s at
su
bsid
ised
rate
s. R
enta
l fac
ilitie
s fo
r fa
rmin
g eq
uipm
ent
like
tille
rs, t
ract
ors e
tc a
re b
eing
arr
ange
d by
tyin
g up
dire
ctly
with
th
e eq
uipm
ent m
anuf
actu
res.
Da
rsha
k us
es a
mob
ile-b
ased
app
licat
ion
as a
n in
terfa
ce t
o co
llect
rel
evan
t inf
orm
atio
n fro
m e
ach
appl
icant
. The
dat
a is
then
m
atch
ed
with
th
e el
igib
ility
crite
ria
of
vario
us
gove
rnm
ent
sche
mes
afte
r w
hich
tra
ined
vol
unte
ers
assis
t th
em in
com
plet
ing
thei
r ap
plica
tions
alo
ng w
ith s
uppo
rting
do
cum
ents
and
oth
er re
leva
nt d
ata
need
ed to
be
subm
itted
. Th
e vo
lunt
eers
wor
k w
ith th
e ap
plica
nts
thro
ugh
the
proc
ess
ensu
ring
that
all b
enef
its re
ach
the
appl
icant
at t
he ri
ght t
ime.
So f
ar,
190
volu
ntee
rs h
ave
help
ed in
90,
800
appl
icatio
ns’
proc
essin
g. M
ore
than
700
00 a
pplic
atio
ns h
ave
been
acc
epte
d an
d th
ey h
ave
real
ized
bene
fits
wor
th IN
R 21
.26
Crd.
Stat
ed t
hat
tem
pera
ture
is
incr
easin
g du
e to
in
dust
ry, a
nd th
ere
is le
akag
e of
gas
.Th
is is
not
corre
ct.
In
fact
, th
e te
mpe
ratu
re
at
JSW
Vi
jaya
naga
r wor
ks is
4 d
egre
es le
ss th
an a
t Bel
lary
City
. e.
He
stat
ed
that
no
rmal
pu
blic
dyin
g of
lu
ng
dise
ases
sho
uld
also
be
com
pens
ated
lik
e JS
W
wor
kers
by
prov
ing
Rs 3
0 La
khs.
This
is no
t cor
rect
. Lun
g’s d
iseas
es w
ere
not o
bser
ved
med
ical
data
bei
ng c
olle
cted
by
dist
rict a
utho
ritie
s
f.De
man
ded
that
JSW
sho
uld
pay
one
lakh
rup
ees
per a
cre
as c
rop
relie
fNo
t und
er J
SW C
ontro
l
g.He
Opp
osed
the
Prop
osal
16Sr
i Abd
ul,
Tora
naga
llu V
illage
a.Pr
aise
d JS
W f
or it
s co
mm
itmen
ts t
o pe
ople
and
en
viro
nmen
t.b.
Requ
este
d to
pro
vide
em
ploy
men
t to
loca
ls fo
r the
pr
opos
ed p
roje
ct.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
c.
He a
ppea
led
just
ice to
be
give
n to
the
wor
kers
.Lo
cals
will
be g
iven
pre
fere
nce
in jo
b op
portu
nitie
s
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
d.he
also
app
eale
d to
brin
g gr
een
revo
lutio
n by
pl
antin
g tre
es a
nd p
rovi
ding
wat
er a
t hill
tops
and
in
crea
se e
mpl
oym
ent f
or th
e lo
calit
ies
JSW
Ste
el su
ppor
ting
Karn
atak
a fo
rest
dep
artm
ent i
n pl
antin
g tre
es in
the
hills
. Pla
ntat
ion
has
been
don
e in
43
4 ac
res
in
the
hillo
ck a
lso w
ith fo
rest
dep
t.e.
He w
elco
med
the
proj
ect.
17Sr
i J. M
. Ch
enna
basa
yya,
Th
oran
agal
lu V
illage
a.St
ated
som
e fa
cts
abou
t CO
VID
19di
seas
e an
d lu
ng d
iseas
es.
Expl
aine
d ea
rlier
on
effo
rts o
f JSW
Ste
el o
n CO
VID
-19.
b.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t pe
ople
dyi
ng w
ith
resp
irato
ry d
iseas
es in
the
regi
on.
VIM
S, B
ella
ry i
s re
gula
rly c
olle
ctin
g
data
on
resp
irato
ry
dise
ase
from
the
villa
ges
in t
he d
irect
impa
ct z
one
and
the
data
was
foun
d to
be
norm
al
c.St
ated
th
at
deve
lopm
ent
at
the
cost
of
en
viro
nmen
t sho
uld
not b
e al
low
ed.
JSW
St
eel
had
alre
ady
spen
t
Rs
3300
Cr
ores
an
d im
plem
ente
d Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l sy
stem
s an
d m
eetin
g th
e st
ipul
ated
Env
ironm
enta
l Nor
ms
d.He
opp
osed
the
expa
nsio
n pr
ojec
t and
dem
ande
d to
can
cel t
he p
ublic
hea
ring.
Publ
ic He
arin
g w
as c
ondu
cted
as
per g
uide
lines
stip
ulat
ed b
y M
oEF&
CC.
e.St
ated
som
e fa
cts
abou
t sex
ratio
, edu
catio
n an
d em
ploy
men
t in
the
regi
onTh
is w
as in
form
ative
and
not
rela
ted
to th
e PH
f.He
de
man
ded
that
an
othe
r m
embe
r of
th
e de
ceas
ed w
orke
r's fa
mily
sho
uld
be g
iven
job.
As p
er th
e pr
evai
ling
rule
s of
Gov
t of K
arna
taka
, thi
s is
bein
g fo
llow
edg.
Ques
tione
d JS
W’s
CSR
wor
k ca
rried
out
in
the
regi
onCS
R ac
tiviti
es is
wer
e ca
rried
out
und
er d
irect
ion
from
Dist
rict
adm
inist
ratio
n an
d ac
tiviti
es a
nd e
xpen
ditu
res
are
subm
itted
re
gula
rly to
Dist
rict a
dmin
istra
tion,
h.He
ask
ed t
o pr
even
t en
viro
nmen
tal p
ollu
tion
by
usin
g m
oder
n m
achi
nery
.La
test
sta
te o
f art
tech
nolo
gy fo
r Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l has
bee
n im
plem
ente
d in
th
e ex
istin
g pl
ant
and
also
w
ill be
im
plem
ente
d in
pro
pose
d Pr
ojec
t.i.
Requ
este
d to
pro
vide
hos
pita
l equ
ipm
ent t
o lo
cal
hosp
itals.
Mob
ile V
an H
ealth
Uni
ts o
f San
jeev
ani H
ospi
tal w
ith D
octo
rs
and
med
ical s
taff
visi
ts th
e vi
llage
s at
regu
lar i
nter
vals
and
co
nduc
t he
alth
ca
mps
an
d pr
ovid
e fre
e m
edici
ne.
Also
pr
egna
nt la
dies
hav
e be
en g
iven
a m
edica
l pas
s w
hich
the
y av
ail f
ree
med
ical f
acilit
y up
to
deliv
ery
. The
y ha
ve t
o on
ly pa
y 50
% c
harg
es p
ost d
eliv
ery
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
j.St
ated
tha
t Ko
dalu
and
Tal
ur v
illage
s ar
e fa
cing
eter
nal D
rinki
ng w
ater
pro
blem
.Th
ere
are
no p
eren
nial
drin
king
wat
er s
ourc
es in
the
villa
ges.
Dr
inki
ng w
ater
RO
plan
ts h
ave
been
inst
alle
d in
Kod
alu
and
Talu
r villa
ges
to m
eet t
he d
rinki
ng w
ater
pro
blem
k.Re
ques
ted
info
rmat
ion
abou
t la
nd a
lloca
ted
to
JSW
for t
he p
lant
.Go
vt o
f Ka
rnat
aka
had
acqu
ired
land
in 1
971
and
Leas
e to
JS
W S
teel
for I
ndus
trial
Pur
pose
. The
tota
l lan
d ar
ea is
abo
ut
3134
ha
(774
2 ac
res)
and
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n is
loca
ted
over
an
area
of a
bout
182
.1 h
a (4
50 a
cres
) with
in th
e ov
eral
l pl
ant
area
, ut
ilizin
g th
e ex
istin
g in
frast
ruct
ure
and
utilit
ies.
De
taile
d in
the
EIA
repo
rtl.
Info
rmed
th
at
JSW
is
dum
ping
fly
as
h ne
ar
Sulta
npur
a an
d Ku
dutin
i villa
ge a
nd th
e co
mpo
und
wal
ls ha
d fa
llen
due
to
whi
ch
the
ash
was
sp
read
ing
into
the
surro
undi
ng a
rea.
The
ash
is no
t bei
ng d
umpe
d in
Kud
itini
villa
ge b
y JS
W w
hich
is
near
BTP
S po
wer
pla
nt.
The
ash
is du
mpe
d in
the
de
signa
ted
pond
are
a w
ithin
JSW
Com
plex
and
not
in o
pen
area
, m
.St
ated
som
e fa
cts
abou
t in
com
e ta
x be
ing
paid
by
the
indu
stry
.In
com
e ta
x w
as p
aid
as p
er th
e pr
evai
ling
rule
s of
Sta
te a
nd
Cent
ral G
ovt.
n.He
info
rmed
tha
t th
e of
ficer
s of
the
nea
rby
NCC
cadr
e tra
inin
g in
stitu
te in
form
ed t
hat
beca
use
of
the
envi
ronm
enta
l pol
lutio
n it
is di
fficu
lt to
pro
vide
pr
oper
trai
ning
as
it is
caus
ing
brea
thin
g pr
oble
m.
He
aske
d fo
r pr
oper
hea
lth
care
fa
ciliti
es
in
hosp
itals.
The
Envi
ronm
enta
l Pol
lutio
n ne
ar N
CC C
adre
is n
ot c
orre
ct
and
ther
e is
no im
pact
of t
he in
dust
ry d
ue to
win
d di
rect
ion.
o.In
form
ed th
at E
nviro
nmen
talis
ts a
nd p
oor p
eopl
e w
ho a
re f
ight
ing
for
prot
ectin
g th
e en
viro
nmen
t ar
e be
ing
jaile
d. T
hey
shou
ld i
mm
edia
tely
be
rele
ased
. No
t to
jeo
prid
ise t
he m
ovem
ent
of
envi
ronm
enta
lists
.
Not r
elat
ed to
JSW
Ste
el
p.He
urg
ed t
hat
the
com
pany
to
rehi
re t
he p
eopl
e w
ho w
ere
rem
oved
from
thei
r job
s.
This
has
been
don
e as
per
com
pany
’s po
licy.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
q.St
ated
the
har
dshi
ps b
eing
fac
ed b
y fa
rmer
s.
Com
pens
atio
n fo
r fa
rmer
s w
ho h
ave
lost
the
ir cr
op,
Not r
elat
ed to
sub
ject
of P
H
r.Re
ques
ted
that
the
cont
ract
sys
tem
is a
gain
st th
e na
ture
of
de
moc
ratic
sy
stem
an
d sh
ould
be
ab
olish
ed
Not r
elat
ed to
sub
ject
of P
H
s.Re
ques
t tha
t JSW
sho
uld
prov
ide
empl
oym
ent t
o th
e lo
cal p
eopl
e.Em
ploy
men
t w
ill be
pro
vide
d as
per
the
Sar
ojin
i M
ahish
i re
port
of K
arna
taka
t.He
req
uest
ed D
amba
r in
dust
ry a
nd t
he p
aint
in
dust
ry b
e sh
utdo
wn
Not r
elat
ed to
sub
ject
of P
H
18Sr
i K. S
. Jay
asur
ya,
Tora
naga
llu V
illage
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t sta
ting
that
it w
ill cr
eate
em
ploy
men
t-
b.Pr
aise
d JS
W fo
r ope
ning
sch
ool,
colle
ges
for p
oor
stud
ents
in t
he s
urro
undi
ng v
illage
s an
d he
lpin
g th
em.
-
19Sr
i Kal
idas
a,
Bhar
atiy
a Ki
san
Sam
vidh
ana
Rajy
a Sa
ncha
laka
ru
a.W
elco
med
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n-
b.Re
ques
ted
that
JSW
sho
uld
hire
the
peo
ple
of
Balla
ri Di
stric
t esp
ecia
lly th
e lo
cals
on fi
rst p
riorit
y.In
form
atio
n pr
ovid
ed e
arlie
r
c.Co
nfirm
atio
n of
JSW
com
plyi
ng w
ith v
ario
us ru
les
is re
ques
ted.
Pres
ently
JSW
Ste
el is
com
plyi
ng w
ith th
e va
rious
app
licab
le
rule
s of
the
land
.20
Sri M
ariy
appa
, K.S
. Ex
Gra
mPa
ncha
yath
M
embe
r, D
Anth
apur
a
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t sta
ting
that
it w
ill cr
eate
em
ploy
men
t to
unem
ploy
ed y
outh
, and
eco
nom
ic pr
oble
m w
ould
also
be
solv
ed.
21Sr
i S K
alab
a, D
YFI,
Chai
rman
, Tal
ur
Gram
a, S
andu
r Tal
uk
a.Re
ques
ted
the
pres
idin
g of
ficer
to g
ive in
writ
ing
that
100
% e
mpl
oym
ent s
hall
be g
iven
to lo
cals
as
per D
r Sar
ojin
iMah
ashi
Rep
ort,
and
also
to p
rovid
e dr
inki
ng w
ater
facil
itate
s
JSW
Ste
el is
com
plyi
ng w
ith t
he S
aroj
ini M
ahish
i rep
ort
of
Govt
of
Karn
atak
a an
d al
so c
omm
itted
to
com
ply
with
the
sa
me
in th
e pr
opos
ed p
roje
ct
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
b.Ra
ised
conc
erns
ab
out
JSW
’s cla
imed
de
velo
pmen
t act
iviti
esTh
e de
velo
pmen
tal a
ctivi
ties
(CSR
) ha
ve b
een
done
in li
ne
with
th
e Co
mpa
nies
ac
t in
co
nsul
tatio
n w
ith
Loca
l ad
min
istra
tion.
Com
plia
nce
repo
rt ar
e su
bmitt
ed re
gula
rly.
c.Ra
ised
conc
ern
abou
t Tor
anag
allu
railw
ay s
tatio
n fu
ll of
foul
sm
ell a
nd a
bsen
ce o
f dra
inag
e sy
stem
ev
eryw
here
.
Not u
nder
dire
ct c
ontro
lof J
SW
d.Re
ques
ted
JSW
to p
rovid
e fre
e el
ectri
city,
wat
er,
heal
th a
nd s
helte
r and
hel
p in
thei
r dev
elop
men
t.No
t a s
ubje
ct o
f PH
e.Re
ques
ted
JSW
to r
ehire
thos
e pe
ople
who
wer
e sa
cked
dur
ing
COVI
D pa
ndem
ic.Th
is ha
s be
en d
one
as p
er c
ompa
ny’s
polic
y.
f.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t JS
W
usin
g IT
I tra
ined
and
Dip
lom
a ho
lder
s in
sw
eepi
ng a
nd
othe
r sim
ilar a
ctiv
ities
whi
ch a
re n
ot re
spec
tabl
e.
Base
d on
thei
r Tec
hnica
l Com
pete
ncy,
per
sons
are
dep
loye
d fo
r the
righ
t Job
.
g.Re
ques
ted
to
prov
ide
shel
ter
to
farm
ers
in
Tora
naga
llu a
nd T
alur
villa
ge. F
or th
e sa
me,
JSW
sh
ould
pur
chas
e la
nd f
rom
the
lan
dlor
ds a
nd
dist
ribut
e sh
elte
r hou
se a
mon
g th
e pe
ople
Not a
sub
ject
of P
H
h.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t JS
W n
ot p
rovid
ing
infra
stru
ctur
e fa
ciliti
es to
the
loca
ls de
spite
usin
g lo
cal r
esou
rces
suc
h as
soi
l, la
nd, w
ater
and
labo
r fo
r its
ow
n pu
rpos
es
Not
corr
ect.
The
deve
lopm
enta
l ac
tiviti
es
of
Talu
r w
as
unde
rtake
n as
Par
t of o
ur C
SR a
ctiv
ities
i.Ex
pres
sed
conc
ern
abou
t not
get
ting
pam
phle
t for
th
e PH
in h
is vi
llage
and
the
ban
ner
was
rai
sed
just
in m
orni
ng.
Stat
e Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l Boa
rd A
utho
ritie
s con
duct
ed th
e Pu
blic
Hear
ing
as p
er th
e Pr
oced
ure.
j.He
req
uest
ed t
hat
the
peop
le w
ho a
re l
ivin
g be
side
the
cana
l for
40-
50 y
ears
sho
uld
be g
iven
sh
elte
r hou
ses
by th
e Jin
dal C
ompa
ny.
This
is th
e su
bjec
t of
Rev
enue
Dep
t a
nd n
ot C
onne
cted
di
rect
ly w
ith J
SW.
k.He
also
requ
este
d no
t to
allo
w a
ny in
dust
ry w
hich
do
es n
ot p
rovi
ded
educ
atio
n, in
frast
ruct
ure
to th
e lo
cals
As p
er C
SR p
olicy
edu
catio
n, i
nfra
stru
ctur
e ac
tiviti
es a
re
unde
r Ta
ken
by J
SW b
y au
gmen
tatio
n. J
SW is
pro
posin
g to
up
grad
e 8
scho
ols
as m
odel
sch
ool
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
22Sr
i K J
Vee
resh
appa
, 4t
h W
ard,
Vad
du
Villa
ge
a.He
requ
este
d th
at a
ll po
or p
eopl
e be
em
ploy
ed.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
b.Re
ques
ted
the
Jinda
l Co
mpa
ny
to
prov
ide
empl
oym
ent
to p
oor
peop
le,
unem
ploy
ed y
outh
an
d fa
cilita
te in
lead
ing
a pe
acef
ul li
fe fo
r the
m.
-
23Sr
i Yog
eshM
utta
lik,
Tora
naga
llu V
illage
a.On
beh
alf
of T
oran
agal
lu H
ita R
aksh
ana
Sam
iti
and
Balla
ri Di
stric
t La
bour
Or
gani
zatio
n he
w
elco
med
the
expa
nsio
n pr
ojec
t fro
m 1
6 M
TPA
-18
MTP
A
-
24Sr
i Gau
rann
a, T
alur
Vi
llage
a.He
wel
com
ed t
he e
xpan
sion
proj
ect
from
16-
18
MTP
A-
b.He
req
uest
ed t
hat
JSW
sho
uld
help
the
loc
al
peop
le
and
shou
ld
help
th
e yo
uth
to
get
empl
oyed
.
-
c.JS
W s
houl
d fo
cus
on H
ealth
of
the
peop
le a
nd
shou
ld t
ake
resp
onsib
ility
in l
ooki
ng a
fter
the
heal
th o
f the
all
-
25Sr
i K G
ovin
dapp
a,
Form
er P
resid
ent o
f Gr
ama
Panc
haya
th,
Sulta
npur
a,
Tora
naga
llu
a.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
that
peo
ple
are
blam
ing
JSW
for
cau
sing
prob
lem
s in
Sul
tanp
ura,
but
in
real
ity w
e ar
e dr
inki
ng p
ure
wat
er a
nd a
ll th
e cr
edit
goes
to J
SW c
ompa
ny.
Drin
king
wat
er
RO p
lant
has
bee
n se
nt u
p by
JSW
Ste
el
thro
ugh
the
CSR
arm
in a
ll th
e su
rroun
ding
villa
ges t
o pr
ovid
e sa
fe d
rinki
ng w
ater
.
b.JS
W h
as p
rovid
ed t
hem
fac
ilitie
s w
hich
sho
uld
have
bee
n pr
ovid
ed b
y th
e go
vern
men
t.-
c.He
app
eale
d to
pro
vide
job
to lo
cals
and
said
that
th
e pr
ojec
t be
give
n cle
aran
ce.
The
proj
ect
durin
g th
e op
erat
ion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
as
per S
aroj
ini M
ahish
i Rep
ort
26Sr
i Raj
esh
Redd
y,
Koda
lu V
illage
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t sta
ting
that
it w
ill cr
eate
em
ploy
men
t-
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
27Sr
i Pam
papa
ti U,
To
rana
gallu
Villa
gea.
He w
elco
med
the
proj
ect s
tatin
g th
at it
will
crea
te
empl
oym
ent t
o ed
ucat
ed lo
cals.
-
b.Pr
aise
d JS
W
for
deve
lopm
ent
of
surr
ound
ing
villa
ges,
co
nstru
ctio
n of
dr
aina
ge
and
road
s,
orga
nizin
g he
alth
cam
ps,
mat
erni
ty f
acilit
y fo
r pr
egna
nt w
omen
’s, e
ye c
amps
for l
ocal
s an
d Sk
ill tra
inin
g ca
mp
for s
titch
ing
and
com
pute
r tra
inin
g fo
r the
loca
ls
-
c.He
exp
ress
ed h
is de
sire
that
man
y su
ch in
dust
ries
shou
ld c
ome
to th
is re
gion
-
28Sr
i Raj
u, P
resid
ent,
Karn
atak
a Ra
ksha
na
Vedi
ke, S
andu
r Tal
uk
a.He
req
uest
ed t
hat
loca
ls sh
ould
be
empl
oyed
in
stea
d of
ou
tsid
ers
and
as
per
Dr
Sara
joni
Mah
shi's
/ Na
jund
appa
rep
ort 8
0% o
f the
lo
cals
shou
ld b
e em
ploy
ed b
y th
e Jin
dal C
ompa
ny.
The
proj
ect
durin
g. t
he o
pera
tion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
and
will
be a
s per
the
Saro
jini M
ahish
i rep
ort
of G
ovt o
f Kar
nata
ka.
b.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t if e
duca
ted
yout
h of
the
near
by v
illage
s who
hav
e co
mpl
eted
ITI,
Dipl
oma,
M
echa
nica
l, Fi
tter,
Wel
der,
PUC,
SSL
C, D
egre
e,
Doub
le
Degr
ee
etc
be
prov
ided
w
ith
job
oppo
rtuni
ties
Elig
ible
and
qua
lifie
d ca
ndid
ates
will
be ta
ken
for t
he J
ob.
c.JS
W
shou
ld
take
m
easu
res
toco
ntro
l En
viro
nmen
tal P
ollu
tion.
JSW
Ste
el h
ad a
lread
y sp
ent R
s 330
0 Cr
ores
and
impl
emen
ted
Pollu
tion
Cont
rol
syst
ems
and
mee
ting
the
stip
ulat
ed
Envi
ronm
enta
l Nor
ms.
The
Env
ironm
enta
l Pol
lutio
n ne
ar N
CC
Cadr
e is
not c
orre
ct.
29Sr
i Sat
ish, P
resid
ent
of E
nviro
nmen
tal
Prot
ectio
n Fo
rum
a.He
sta
ted
that
JSW
with
its
huge
CSR
fun
ds is
al
read
y ca
rryin
g ou
t se
vera
l de
velo
pmen
tal
activ
ities
in
th
e re
gion
an
d ha
s cr
eate
d em
ploy
men
t dire
ctly
or in
dire
ctly
.
Note
d
b.JS
W s
houl
d ad
opt a
nd im
plem
ent
scie
ntifi
c w
ays
to c
ontro
l pol
lutio
n.St
ate
of a
rt te
chno
logy
dep
loye
d in
the
exist
ing
plan
t and
the
sam
e w
ill be
dep
loye
d in
the
prop
osed
pro
ject
.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
c.He
urg
ed t
he in
dust
ry to
pro
vide
em
ploy
men
t to
the
as p
er t
he D
r Sa
rojin
i Mah
ashi
rep
ort
to t
he
peop
le o
f San
dur,
Tora
naga
llu, H
ospe
t and
Bal
lari
and
surro
undi
ng re
gion
.
Bein
g fo
llow
ed
d.He
urg
ed th
e in
dust
ry to
be
oper
ated
in a
way
not
ha
rmin
g th
e su
rroun
ding
en
viro
nmen
t an
d w
ildlif
e.
-
e.He
opi
ned
that
the
y sh
ould
not
dep
end
on t
he
earn
ing
from
the
com
pany
and
sho
uld
also
do
agric
ultu
re;
horti
cultu
re a
ctiv
ates
and
inc
reas
es
thei
r inc
ome.
Not a
n ar
ea o
f JSW
Ste
el e
xper
tise
f.He
sai
d th
at a
ll m
embe
r of
the
fam
ily s
houl
d di
scus
s am
ong
them
selve
s an
d sh
ould
invo
lve
in
diffe
rent
jobs
, the
n on
ly c
ompl
ete
deve
lopm
ent i
spo
ssib
le.
His
sugg
estio
n is
wel
com
ed
g.He
sup
port
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t-
30Sr
i Kris
hna,
Su
ltanp
ura
Villa
ge
a.He
opp
osed
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t fro
m
16 M
TPA
to 1
8 M
TPA
-
b.As
the
re a
re 7
-8 la
rge
indu
strie
s in
and
aro
und
Balla
ri,
the
envi
ronm
ent
is be
ing
pollu
ted
dest
royi
ng
the
gene
sis
of
life,
su
rroun
ding
en
viro
nmen
t and
hea
lth.
JSW
St
eel
in
the
exist
ing
plan
t im
plem
ente
d al
l th
e En
viro
nmen
tal C
ontro
l mea
sure
and
mai
ntai
n th
e no
rms
with
in
the
limits
and
ens
ure
the
sam
e in
the
Prop
osed
Exp
ansio
n.To
m
onito
r Am
bien
t Ai
r Qu
ality
a CA
AQM
S is
bein
g in
stal
led
Join
tly.
31Sr
i A S
wam
y, C
PM
Party
, Zon
al
Secr
etar
y, T
oran
gallu
Vi
llage
a.He
info
rmed
tha
t Jin
dal c
ompa
ny h
as t
aken
the
la
nd fr
om fa
rmer
s w
ithou
t pay
ing
the
right
pric
e.KI
ADB
had
acqu
ired
the
land
in
1971
fo
r Vi
jayn
agar
ste
el
Lim
ited
, a P
SU. A
s th
e pr
ojec
t did
not
com
e up
the
land
was
ha
nded
ove
r to
JSW
Ste
el I
n ph
ases
fro
m t
he K
IADB
land
ba
nk. T
otal
ling
to 7
742
acre
s. T
he la
nd a
rea
is an
indu
stria
l la
nd a
nd is
cur
rent
ly in
ow
ners
hip
of JS
W S
teel
. The
tota
l land
ar
ea i
s ab
out
3134
ha
(774
2 ac
res)
and
the
pro
pose
d ex
pans
ion
is lo
cate
d ov
er a
n ar
ea o
f ab
out
182.
1 ha
(45
0
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
acre
s) w
ithin
the
ove
rall
plan
t ar
ea,
utiliz
ing
the
exist
ing
infra
stru
ctur
e an
d ut
ilitie
s.b.
Bygi
ving
one
job
in a
fam
ily a
nd le
avin
g re
st o
f ot
hers
job
less
, JS
W h
ave
crea
ted
a sit
uatio
n w
here
the
fam
ily m
embe
rs a
re f
ight
ing
amon
g th
emse
lves
.
Land
lose
rs w
ere
give
n jo
bs a
s pe
r th
e ag
reem
ent
with
the
st
ate
gove
rnm
ent.
c.A
wor
ker
afte
r w
orki
ng f
or 1
0-15
yea
rs i
n th
e in
dust
ry is
sen
t hom
e sa
ying
that
he
cann
ot w
ork
prop
erly
. La
bore
rs a
re s
ent
hom
e gi
ving
rea
son
that
the
y ar
e ol
d an
d th
ey c
anno
t se
e. I
n su
ch
case
s th
e sa
me
job
shou
ld b
e gi
ven
to a
noth
er
mem
ber
in t
he s
ame
fam
ily o
r un
empl
oym
ent
allo
wan
ce b
e gi
ven
to th
e w
orke
r @
Rs
50,0
00/-
mon
thly
.
This
has
been
don
e as
per
com
pany
pol
icy a
nd p
reva
iling
labo
ur L
aws
d.He
ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t de
ath
com
pens
atio
n gi
ven
to a
wor
ker
com
ing
from
ou
tsid
e is
less
com
pare
d to
loca
l wor
kers
.
Com
pens
atio
npa
id o
n de
ath
is eq
ual f
or a
ll w
orke
rs a
nd th
e na
ture
of t
he w
ork
done
.
e.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t sa
fety
of
th
e eq
uipm
ent’s
pro
vided
at t
he w
orkp
lace
JSW
Ste
el g
ives
utm
ost
impo
rtanc
e to
the
saf
ety
of a
ll eq
uipm
ent
prov
ided
at
w
ork
plac
e.
Mul
tiple
au
dits
ar
e co
nduc
ted
by b
ot h
the
int
erna
l an
d ex
tern
al a
udito
rs o
n ro
utin
e ba
sis to
ens
ure
the
safe
ty o
f the
equ
ipm
ent.
f.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t Pu
blic
hear
ing
not
bein
g ca
rried
out
for D
amba
r fac
tory
.PH
was
con
duct
ed p
rior t
o its
app
rova
l by
MoE
FCC
g.He
que
stio
ned
the
deve
lopm
ent a
ctiv
ities
car
ried
out
by J
SW i
n hi
s vi
llage
rel
ated
to
drai
nage
sy
stem
and
road
s an
d co
nstru
ctio
n of
Ang
anw
adi
for c
hild
ren.
In T
oran
agal
lu v
illage
dra
inag
e sy
stem
and
roa
ds w
ere
impr
oved
as
per
the
requ
est
put
forw
ard
by t
he l
ocal
pa
ncha
yat r
epre
sent
ativ
e
h.He
sai
d th
at th
e co
mpa
ny h
as c
onst
ruct
ed o
nly
2 sc
hool
s us
ing
CSR
fund
s an
d on
e is
unde
r co
nstru
ctio
n,
apar
t fro
m
this
they
ha
ve
not
Infra
stru
ctur
e ha
s be
en a
ugm
ente
d. 8
mor
e Go
vt S
choo
ls ha
ve b
een
now
aug
men
ted
to M
odel
sch
ools.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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MEC
ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
cons
truct
ed
anyt
hing
. He
ex
pres
sed
his
disp
leas
ure
abou
t not
hav
ing
toile
ts a
t bus
stan
ds.
i.Du
ring
COVI
D Pa
ndem
ic, w
orke
rs w
ere
forc
ed to
w
ork
with
ove
r 50%
man
pow
er a
nd G
over
nmen
t or
der w
ere
not f
ollo
wed
.
Durin
g CO
VID
Pand
emic
the
plan
t w
as u
nder
lock
dow
n an
d op
erat
ed w
ith 5
0% m
anpo
wer
from
its
tow
nshi
p af
ter t
akin
g du
e pe
rmiss
ion
from
dist
rict a
dmin
istra
tion.
j.W
hene
ver
any
wor
ker
was
affe
cted
with
Cor
ona
and
unab
le to
atte
nd th
e du
ty, t
hey
wer
e re
mov
ed
from
ser
vice
. A
requ
est
lette
r w
as s
ubm
itted
to
Hon’
ble
Dist
rict C
olle
ctor
offi
ce, b
ut n
o ac
tion
has
been
take
n.
Not c
orre
ct
k.He
ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t SP
CB
not
cond
uctin
g an
y aw
aren
ess
prog
ram
rel
ated
to
envi
ronm
ent p
rote
ctio
n fo
r the
gen
eral
pub
lic.
This
poin
t is
not c
onne
cted
with
JSW
l.He
ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t im
prop
er
utiliz
atio
n of
tax
paye
rs’ m
oney
by
loca
l PDO
.Th
is is
conc
erne
d w
ith L
ocal
Gov
t.
m.
He s
aid
he w
ould
sup
port
the
proj
ect o
nly
if th
ey p
rovi
de t
he e
mpl
oym
ent
to l
ocal
else
he
oppo
ses
the
proj
ect.
The
proj
ect
durin
g. t
he o
pera
tion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
and
will
be a
s per
the
Saro
jini M
ahish
i rep
ort
of G
ovt o
f Kar
nata
ka32
Sri N
R V
enka
tesh
a M
urth
y, G
udib
ande
Ta
luk,
Chik
kaba
llapu
r Di
stric
t
a.He
req
uest
ed th
at e
arlie
r co
mm
itmen
ts m
ade
by
JSW
be
ev
alua
ted
and
perm
issio
n fo
r th
e pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n of
16
MTP
A to
18
M
TPA
shou
ld b
egi
ven
only
if th
e ea
rlier
com
mitm
ents
w
ere
fulfi
lled.
Pers
on c
ompl
aini
ng b
elon
gs to
a p
lace
whi
ch is
260
KM
s fro
m
the
Proj
ect l
ocat
ion
and
wou
ld n
ot b
e im
pact
ed b
y th
e pr
ojec
t.Ho
wev
er
we
are
com
plyi
ng
with
th
e Co
mm
itted
Co
mm
itmen
ts.
b.De
tails
abo
ut th
isw
ould
be
publ
ished
in h
is ye
arly
new
spap
er ‘A
shva
dala
’.33
Sri L
alas
wam
y,
Tora
naga
llu S
tatio
na.
He s
aid
that
Jin
dal C
ompa
ny is
the
prid
e of
Indi
a an
d no
t the
misf
ortu
ne o
f Kar
nata
ka. P
eopl
e fro
m
all s
tate
s of
Ind
ia a
nd a
ll di
stric
ts o
f Ka
rnat
aka
com
e an
d w
ork
here
.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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MEC
ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
b.He
too
has
mad
e a
life
from
thi
s in
dust
ry a
nd
beca
use
of
this
he
supp
orts
th
e pr
opos
ed
expa
nsio
n pr
ojec
t.34
Sri D
odda
yya,
Vad
du,
Basa
pur V
illage
a.Jin
dal c
ompa
ny c
ould
col
labo
rate
with
Kar
nata
ka
Indu
stria
l De
velo
pmen
t Bo
ard
and
cons
truct
a
dipl
oma,
eng
inee
ring
colle
ge o
ver
800
acre
s of
la
nd a
vaila
ble
in B
assa
pura
villa
ge. T
his
will
resu
lt in
loca
l em
ploy
men
t
Effo
rts a
re b
eing
mad
e to
hav
e a
med
ical c
olle
ge in
the
area
. Un
der d
iscus
sion
with
the
Govt
of K
arm
atak
a
b.If
JSW
con
stru
cts
a di
plom
a co
llege
the
n he
will
supp
ort t
he p
ropo
sed
proj
ect c
ompl
etel
y35
Sri K
. Noo
rM
oham
med
,To
rana
gallu
Villa
ge
a.He
sup
port
the
prop
osed
exp
ansio
n pr
ojec
t
36Sr
i C. S
atya
nara
yana
, Fo
rmer
Gra
m
Panc
haya
t Mem
ber,
Tora
naga
llu V
illage
a.He
ack
now
ledg
ed th
e su
ppor
t pro
vide
d by
JSW
for
the
deve
lopm
ent o
f his
villa
ge b
y pr
ovid
ing
Road
s,
Elec
tricit
y, D
rain
age
syst
em a
nd o
ther
fac
ilitie
s.
JSW
also
pro
vide
d fo
od t
o vil
lage
rs t
wice
a d
ay
durin
g CO
VID
Pand
emic.
b.He
sai
d th
at h
e su
ppor
ts th
e pr
opos
ed e
xpan
sion
proj
ect f
rom
16
to 1
8 M
TPA
37Sr
i Am
baris
h, T
alur
Vi
llage
a.He
said
that
the
pollu
tion
cont
rolb
oard
aut
horit
ies
have
no
t gi
ven
info
rmat
ion
in
whi
ch
surv
ey
num
ber
this
indu
stry
has
bee
n co
nstru
cted
, it
seem
s th
at t
he c
ompa
ny h
as b
een
cons
truct
ed
illega
lly.
The
land
are
a is
an i
ndus
trial
lan
d an
d is
curre
ntly
in
owne
rshi
p of
JSW
Ste
el.
b.Ex
pres
sed
his
conc
ern
abou
t Da
roji
Bear
Sa
nctu
ary,
sa
fegu
ardi
ng
the
envi
ronm
ent
and
wild
life
cons
erva
tion.
The
prop
osed
pro
ject
is
beyo
nd t
he e
co-s
ensit
ive z
one
as
notif
ied
by M
oEFC
C.
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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MEC
ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
c.He
sai
d th
at th
ey h
ave
not
men
tione
d ab
out t
he
dist
ance
of t
he p
ropo
sed
proj
ectf
rom
the
near
est
resid
entia
l are
a an
ywhe
re in
the
proj
ect.
The
deta
ils a
re g
iven
in th
e EI
A re
port.
d.Th
e co
mm
on p
ublic
is n
ot g
iven
info
rmat
ion
abou
t th
e Ai
r, No
ise a
nd W
ater
pol
lutio
n.Th
e de
tails
are
giv
en in
EIA
repo
rt
e.Th
ey h
ave
not p
rovi
ded
info
rmat
ion
abou
t Pub
lic
hear
ing
anyw
here
.Th
is in
form
atio
n’s
are
give
n in
Exe
cutiv
e Su
mm
ary
and
EIA
repo
rt as
per
the
PH p
roce
dure
.f.
JSW
hav
e no
t pro
perly
adv
ertis
ed/d
istrib
uted
the
info
rmat
ion.
Ev
en
whe
n he
qu
estio
ned
to
Hund
reds
of
peop
le,
they
tol
d th
ey d
on’t
know
ab
out t
he P
ublic
Hea
ring
mee
ting.
Not c
orre
ct
g.Ea
rlier
, la
nds
of
Kure
kupp
a,
Vadd
u,
Mus
enay
akan
ahlli
and
Yera
bana
hlli
villa
ges
in a
n ex
tent
of
1516
.72
acre
s w
as g
iven
to
Jinda
l Fa
ctor
y.
He
said
w
hen
he
tried
to
ga
ther
in
form
atio
n re
gard
ing
the
sam
e, h
e w
as a
ttack
ed
by th
em.
The
land
are
a is
an in
dust
rial la
nd a
nd is
curre
ntly
in w
ith JS
W
Stee
l afte
r han
ding
ove
r by
GOK.
.
h.He
sai
d th
at, h
e ha
s re
cord
s ab
out a
ll th
e vio
lenc
e m
eted
aga
inst
him
; with
this
he s
aid
he o
ppos
ed
this
proj
ect.
38Sr
i Sha
bbirB
asha
, To
rana
gallu
Rai
lway
St
atio
n
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e ex
pans
ion
proj
ect f
rom
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
A b.
He re
ques
ted
to re
hire
the
wor
kers
.Th
e m
atte
r is
as p
er p
olicy
of C
ompa
ny39
Sri U
. Thi
ppes
wam
y,
Karn
atak
a Fa
rmer
As
socia
tion
Talu
k co
nven
er, T
oran
gallu
Vi
llage
a.He
sai
d th
at th
ere
is no
pro
tect
ion
for w
orke
rs in
th
e co
mpa
ny.
The
com
pany
is p
ayin
g th
e sa
lary
th
roug
h co
ntra
ctor
s, b
ut t
he w
orke
rs a
re n
ot
rece
ivin
g th
e sa
me
sala
ry fr
om th
e co
ntra
ctor
s.
Paym
ent
is di
rect
ly re
mitt
ed t
o th
e sa
ving
acc
ount
of
the
wor
kers
. Th
e co
ntra
ctor
s ar
e pa
id
only
th
eir
oper
atin
g ex
pens
es.
All
labo
ur
rela
ted
docu
men
ts
are
avai
labl
e w
ith
HR
depa
rtmen
t for
insp
ectio
nb.
He
requ
este
d th
e co
ncer
ned
depa
rtmen
t to
in
vest
igat
e an
d gi
ve ju
stice
to th
e w
orke
rs.
In li
ne w
ith G
OK, a
udits
are
bei
ng d
one
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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MEC
ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
c.He
sai
d pe
ople
are
dyi
ng d
ue t
o en
viro
nmen
tal
pollu
tion.
Whe
n th
ey q
uest
ione
d ab
out
this
they
ha
ve b
ooke
d m
any
case
s ag
ains
t the
m.
JSW
St
eel
had
alre
ady
spen
t
Rs
3300
Cr
ores
an
d im
plem
ente
d Po
llutio
n Co
ntro
l sy
stem
s an
d m
eetin
g th
e st
ipul
ated
Env
ironm
enta
l Nor
ms
and
ensu
re th
e sa
me
in th
e pr
esen
t pro
posa
ld.
They
pro
vide
job
for p
eopl
e w
ho h
ave
give
n th
eir
land
to th
e co
mpa
ny, b
ut a
fter
the
retir
emen
t of
the
wor
ker,
the
job
will
not
be g
iven
for
oth
er
mem
ber
of t
he fa
mily
. He
insis
ted
to g
ive jo
b to
th
e ot
her m
embe
rs in
the
sam
e fa
mily
.
JSW
has
rec
eive
d in
dust
rial l
and
from
the
KAI
DB la
nd p
ool.
KAID
B ha
s al
read
y pa
id c
ompe
nsat
ion
to th
e la
nd lo
sers
. In
addi
tion
to t
his
JSW
Ste
el h
ad o
ffere
d em
ploy
men
t to
one
m
embe
r of t
he fa
mily
e.W
hen
they
fac
ed i
njus
tice
by t
he i
ndus
try a
nd
wen
t se
ekin
g fo
r ju
stice
, no
co
ntra
ctor
ha
s su
ppor
ted
them
. The
y al
l fea
r the
Jind
al C
ompa
ny.
This
is no
t cor
rect
f.He
opp
osed
this
proj
ect.
-40
Sri O
bale
sha,
To
rang
allu
Villa
gea.
He e
xpre
ssed
his
supp
ort f
or th
e pr
ojec
t.-
41Sr
i Mar
kand
eyya
, Su
ltanp
ur V
illage
a.He
sup
ports
the
prop
osed
pro
ject
.-
42Sr
i Bas
avar
aju,
Fo
rmer
Pre
siden
t of
Gram
Pan
chay
ath,
Su
ltanp
ura
a.He
wel
com
ed th
e pr
ojec
t sta
ting
that
it w
ill cr
eate
em
ploy
men
t to
unem
ploy
ed y
outh
, and
eco
nom
ic de
velo
pmen
t of t
he re
gion
.
The
proj
ect
durin
g. t
he o
pera
tion
phas
e is
likel
y to
em
ploy
ad
ditio
nal
1200
peo
ple
dire
ctly
and
add
ition
al 1
200-
1500
peop
le in
dire
ctly
and
will
be a
s per
the
Saro
jini M
ahish
i rep
ort
of G
ovt o
f Kar
nata
ka43
Sri R
udra
ppa,
Su
ltanp
ura
Gram
aa.
He w
elco
med
the
proj
ect s
tatin
g th
at it
will
crea
te
empl
oym
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties.
-
b.He
sai
d th
at J
inda
l fa
ctor
y ha
s pr
ovid
ed b
asic
facil
ities
in h
is vi
llage
and
requ
este
d to
pro
vide
the
basic
facil
ities
to o
ther
sur
roun
ding
villa
ges.
-
44Sr
i Bhi
mar
eddy
, Su
ltanp
ura
Villa
gea.
Stat
ed t
hat
Jinda
l Co
mpa
ny h
as c
onst
ruct
ed 3
ro
oms
in s
choo
l of h
is vi
llage
. -
JSW
STE
EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
lary
, Kar
nata
ka
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MEC
ON L
imite
d. A
ll rig
hts
rese
rved
B.Is
sues
rec
eive
d in
Writ
ing
at K
SPCB
Off
ice
and
duri
ng th
e M
eetin
g
Sl n
o N
ame
and
Addr
ess
Poin
ts r
aise
dPP
res
pons
e1
-61.
Mrs
. Lak
shm
i dev
i W/o
Srin
ivas
Tora
naga
llu2.
No N
ame
3.La
kkan
Bha
sha
Tora
naga
llu
4.Ve
ba k
umar
i W
/o S
uraj
To
rana
gallu
5.
Mr.
K. V
irupa
ksh
S/o
Bala
ppa
-Su
ltanp
ura
6.M
r.Dud
Bha
sha
–Su
ltanp
ura
a.JS
W C
ompa
ny n
ot a
ppoi
ntm
ent o
f loc
al p
eopl
eEm
ploy
men
t to
loca
l peo
ple
is be
ing
give
n in
line
w
ith t
he r
ecom
men
datio
nsof
Sar
ojin
i M
ahish
i Co
mm
ittee
b.Ai
r, W
ater
, No
ise p
ollu
ting
arou
ndvil
lage
sPo
llutio
n le
vels
are
bein
g m
easu
red
thro
ugh
cont
inuo
us m
onito
ring
stat
ions
and
the
dat
a is
bein
g tra
nsm
itted
to K
SPCB
ser
vers
.c.
Gov
Rule
s br
eaki
ng J
SW c
ompa
ny &
env
ironm
ent
pollu
ting
JSW
is
in
com
plia
nce
with
al
l th
e st
atut
ory
regu
latio
ns.
Audi
ts
are
bein
g ca
rried
ou
t re
gula
rly.
b.JS
W h
ave
prov
ided
sie
ving
mac
hine
s un
der
the
skill
deve
lopm
ent
prog
ram
an
d m
any
othe
r fa
ciliti
es in
his
villa
ge
-
c.He
exp
ress
ed h
is su
ppor
t to
this
proj
ect.
-45
Sri S
ures
h,
Kure
kupp
a Vi
llage
a.He
exp
ress
ed h
is su
ppor
t to
this
proj
ect.
-
46Sr
i V.M
. Vee
raya
, To
rana
gallu
Villa
gea.
He e
xpre
ssed
his
supp
ort t
o th
is pr
ojec
t.-
47Sr
i Cha
ndra
shek
ar,
Daro
ji Vi
llage
a.He
exp
ress
ed h
is su
ppor
t to
this
proj
ect.
-
JSW
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
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MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
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yana
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orks
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ess
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ts r
aise
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res
pons
e(C
omm
on L
ette
r Sig
ned
by a
ll)d.
Villa
gers
life
ser
ious
lyba
d ef
fect
ing
on h
ealth
No e
vide
nce
seen
.e.
JSW
Loo
king
onl
y pr
ofit
-f.
Envi
ronm
ent p
rote
ctio
n, c
lean
lines
s, v
illage
de
velo
pmen
t the
y ar
e no
t doi
ng. J
SW T
ellin
g lie
to
Gov
exa
mpl
e Su
ltanp
urvi
llage
Sulta
npur
villa
ge h
as b
een
cove
red
unde
r the
DIZ
fo
r CS
R ac
tiviti
es.
Heal
th,
Educ
atio
n &
Wel
fare
fa
ciliti
es
are
bein
g pr
ovid
ed
simila
r to
ot
her
villa
ges
in th
e DI
Z.g.
Disc
rimin
atio
n in
wag
es o
f wor
kers
& b
etra
yal o
f po
or w
orke
rs w
ages
in M
en &
Wom
en w
orke
s.
As p
er th
e po
licy
of th
e co
mpa
ny.
h.Ac
ciden
ts h
appe
ns d
ue h
eavy
vehi
cle
traffi
car
ound
villa
ges.
De
dica
ted
Two-
way
(4 la
ne)c
oncr
ete
road
s ha
ve
been
pro
vide
d to
sm
ooth
en th
e tra
ffic
flow
.i.
The
perm
it sh
ould
not
gra
nt b
ecau
seth
ere
are
alre
ady
so m
any
wee
ping
com
pani
es a
roun
d vi
llage
s.
-
7Ja
mba
ih &
Villa
gers
-Su
ltanp
ura
All t
he q
uest
ions
wer
e al
so a
sked
by
Mr J
amba
ih
verb
ally
dur
ing
the
mee
ting
and
have
alre
ady
been
ad
dres
sed
in th
e ta
ble
Aab
ove.
Sl.
No.3
-
8-12
8.Su
ltanp
ura
villa
gers
9.
Mr.
K. V
aseg
erap
pa s
/o K
. Sh
ivap
pa
10.
Mr.
Mar
iswam
ySu
ltanp
ura
11.
Mr.
K. R
udra
ppa
S/o
shan
krap
pa12
.M
r. Kr
ishna
s/o
She
krap
pa
a.Th
ere
are
alre
ady
seve
ral c
ompa
nies
aro
und
us
and
Jinda
l has
set
up
som
e bu
sines
s. D
ue to
pe
ople
’s he
alth
& v
ision
for t
he fu
ture
. No
exte
nsio
n pr
opos
al is
requ
ired
for t
hat
-
b.Al
read
y, a
ll ki
nds
of p
ollu
tion
from
the
indu
stry
, th
e he
alth
and
env
ironm
ent o
f the
peo
ple
here
is
com
plet
ely
ruin
ed.
-
c.Th
e Go
vern
men
t & P
ollu
tion
Cont
rol B
oard
s ar
e fu
lly n
ot c
omm
itted
to p
rote
ctin
g th
e pe
ople
&
the
envi
ronm
ent
-
d.St
ate
and
Cent
ral G
over
nmen
ts (T
ax C
olle
ctio
n)
are
in fa
vor o
f est
ablis
hmen
t & e
xpan
sion
of
indu
strie
s w
ith a
vie
w to
inco
me
The
proj
ect
has
rece
ived
Hig
h Le
vel C
omm
ittee
(H
LC) c
lear
ance
from
Kar
nata
ka G
over
nmen
t.
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
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d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
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yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
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lary
, Kar
nata
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imite
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ll rig
hts
rese
rved
Sl n
o N
ame
and
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ess
Poin
ts r
aise
dPP
res
pons
ee.
If th
e sa
me
gove
rnm
ent t
oday
see
ks to
pre
vent
en
viro
nmen
tal p
ollu
tion
by g
rant
ing
perm
issio
n to
Ep
silon
Pro
ject
.
Not r
elat
ed to
pre
sent
pro
posa
l.
f.Th
ere
is a
lot o
f fal
se in
form
atio
n th
at w
e ar
e do
ing
a lo
t of w
ork
unde
r CSR
The
CSR
wor
k is
bein
g au
dite
d an
nual
ly by
ex
tern
al a
genc
ies
and
the
com
plia
nce
repo
rt is
shar
ed w
ith M
CA.
g.Th
e in
dust
ry is
cur
rent
ly e
xper
ienc
ing
seve
re
traffi
c co
nges
tion
and
accid
ents
. And
the
pollu
tion
from
traf
fic is
taki
ng th
e ne
cess
ary
actio
n.
Dedi
cate
d Tw
o-w
ay (4
lane
) con
cret
e ro
ads
have
be
en p
rovi
ded
to s
moo
then
the
traffi
c flo
w.
h.Di
scrim
inat
ion
in w
ages
of w
orke
rs &
bet
raya
l of
poor
wor
kers
wag
es in
Men
& W
omen
wor
kes.
As
per
the
polic
y of
the
com
pany
.
i.W
orke
rs a
nd fa
mily
mem
bers
hav
e be
en
frust
rate
d by
the
dela
y in
bui
ldin
g th
e Es
i Ho
spita
l.
Sanj
ivan
i Hos
pita
l of J
SW F
ound
atio
n is
a re
pute
d m
ulti-
spec
ialit
y ho
spita
l in
Bel
lary
Dist
rict.
The
Hosp
ital h
as b
een
empa
nelle
d by
ESI
.13
Mr.
J M
Cha
nnab
asay
yaTo
rana
gallu
Al
l the
que
stio
ns w
ere
also
ask
ed b
y M
r Ch
anna
basa
yya
verb
ally
dur
ing
the
mee
ting
and
have
alre
ady
been
add
ress
ed in
the
tabl
e A
abov
e.
Sl. N
o -1
7
Cove
red
in th
e M
ain
Proc
eedi
ng S
l. No
-17
14-3
014
.Ja
mba
ih &
Sul
tanp
ura
15.
Mr.
Honn
urap
pa s
/o
Thip
pesw
amy
Sulta
npur
a16
.M
r.Lok
esh
Sulta
npur
a17
.M
r.Cha
ndra
shek
har s
/o
Hosa
gera
ppa
Sulta
npur
a18
.No
Nam
e 19
.M
r. Dh
anaj
aya
HCh
ikkan
atap
ura
20.
Mr.
Para
shur
am s
/o G
ovin
daSu
ltanp
ura
All
the
ques
tions
wer
e al
so a
sked
by
Mr
Jam
baih
ve
rbal
ly du
ring
the
mee
ting
and
have
alre
ady
been
ad
dres
sed
in th
e ta
ble
abov
e.Sl
. No
-3
Sam
e le
tter s
ubm
itted
and
sign
ed b
y al
l the
per
sons
.
Cove
red
in t
he M
ain
Proc
eedi
ng S
l. No
–3
in
prev
iou s
tabl
e.
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EL L
IMIT
EDEx
pans
ion
of In
tegr
ated
Ste
el P
lant
from
16
MTP
A to
18
MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
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ated
at
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yana
gar W
orks
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anag
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ll rig
hts
rese
rved
Sl n
o N
ame
and
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ess
Poin
ts r
aise
dPP
res
pons
e21
.M
r. Yu
vara
j Su
ltanp
ura
22.
Mr.
Gavi
sidda
ppa
Sulta
npur
a23
.M
r. An
il Ku
mar
Vitt
alap
ura
24.
Mr.
Som
a sh
ekha
r s/o
K.
Thim
map
paSu
ltanp
ura
25.
Mr.
K Pa
ndur
amga
Vitta
lapu
ra26
.M
r. K.
Ram
acha
ndra
Sulta
npur
a27
.M
r. K.
Rus
hive
ndra
Sulta
npur
a28
.M
r. Ha
num
anth
Kam
pli
29.
Mr.
Rajs
hekh
arKu
datin
i30
.M
r. Ba
vi Sh
ivak
umar
Kuda
tini
31M
r. J
M C
hann
abas
ayya
and
Jam
baih
A
swam
y et
cTo
rana
gallu
Al
l the
que
stio
ns w
ere
also
ask
ed b
y M
r Ch
anna
basa
yya
verb
ally
dur
ing
the
mee
ting
and
have
alre
ady
been
add
ress
ed in
the
tabl
e A
abov
e.
Sl. N
o -1
7
Cove
red
in th
e M
ain
Proc
eedi
ng S
l. No
-17
Note
- Re
st o
f the
pub
lic sh
owed
sup
port
for t
he p
roje
ct th
roug
h wr
itten
lette
rs.
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EL L
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ion
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ated
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el P
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A to
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MTP
Aan
d ca
ptiv
e po
wer
Pla
nt 1
490
MW
Loc
ated
at
Vija
yana
gar W
orks
, Tor
anag
allu
, Bel
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nata
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hts
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rved
C.Su
mm
ary
of M
ajor
Iss
ues
Iden
tifie
d du
ring
PH
and
Res
pons
e of
Pro
ject
Pro
pone
nt
Sl.
Area
Issu
es R
aise
dR
espo
nse
of P
roje
ct P
ropo
nent
1M
edica
l Fac
ilitie
sSe
tting
up
ESI H
ospi
tal
The
157
Bedd
ed Ji
ndal
San
jeev
ani M
ulti
Spec
ialty
Hos
pita
l has
bee
n em
pane
led
as a
ESI
fa
cility
.Al
l the
wor
kers
hav
ing
elig
ible
for E
SI c
an a
vail
the
serv
ices
at th
is fa
cility
.Pl
ans
to im
prov
e fa
ciliti
es in
this
hosp
ital a
re in
pro
gres
sPr
ovid
ing
Heal
th
Serv
ices
in
the
villa
ges
Mob
ile H
ealth
Uni
t is
alre
ady
posit
ione
d in
thes
e vi
llage
s, s
ince
Mar
ch 2
021,
taki
ng c
are
of P
rimar
y He
alth
Car
e al
ong
with
dia
gnos
tic s
ervic
es a
nd m
anne
d by
Skil
led
staf
f, w
ith
supp
ortin
g se
rvice
s fro
m S
anje
evan
i Hos
pita
l.Co
nduc
ting
Eye
Scre
enin
g &
corre
ctio
ns, I
OL o
pera
tions
A fu
ll-fle
dged
pro
ject
is p
lann
ed fo
r con
duct
ing
5000
0+ e
ye s
cree
ning
s du
ring
2021
-22
and
this
proj
ect s
hall
cont
inue
In a
dditi
on, C
atar
act s
cree
ning
and
IOL
oper
atio
ns a
re b
eing
con
duct
ed in
JSM
SH e
very
W
edne
sday
.2
Educ
atio
nIm
prov
ing
facil
ities
at A
ngan
wad
ies
It is
prop
osed
to im
prov
e th
e lo
ok a
nd fa
ciliti
es in
the
Anga
nwad
ies
in D
IZ v
illage
s. P
lan
is al
read
y ap
prov
edCo
nstru
ctio
n of
Sch
ools
Impr
ovin
g th
e ex
istin
g 8
Govt
Sch
ools
into
mod
el sc
hool
s is b
eing
pla
nned
and
app
rove
d.
The
exec
utio
n of
the
sam
e is
to b
e in
itiat
ed.
An E
nglis
h Le
arni
ng p
rogr
amm
e fo
r 3r
d –
7th
grad
e st
uden
ts in
Gov
t Sch
ools.
Will
be
initi
ated
onc
e th
e lo
ckdo
wn
is lif
ted.
3En
viro
nmen
tDe
velo
pmen
t of
Gr
eene
ry
arou
nd
plan
t5
Acre
s of
Gre
enbe
lt sh
all b
e de
velo
ped
in th
e ar
eas
arou
nd S
ulta
npur
Villa
ges
Addi
tiona
lly,
arou
nd 5
Lak
h tre
es s
hall
be p
lant
ed in
oth
er v
illage
s ar
ound
the
pla
nt
boun
dary
.A
new
CAA
QMS
stat
ion
shal
l be
inst
alle
d ne
ar S
ulta
npur
.4
Empl
oym
ent
Gene
ratio
n of
Em
ploy
men
t to
Loca
lsEm
ploy
men
t to
loca
l peo
ple
is be
ing
give
n in
line
with
the
reco
mm
enda
tions
of S
aroj
ini
Mah
ishi C
omm
ittee
.Lo
cals
will
be g
iven
pre
fere
nce
in jo
b op
portu
nitie
sTh
e pr
ojec
t dur
ing
the
oper
atio
n ph
ase
is lik
ely
to e
mpl
oy a
dditi
onal
120
0 pe
ople
dire
ctly
an
d ad
ditio
nal 1
200-
1500
peo
ple
indi
rect
ly5
Agri
Livel
ihoo
dsJS
W to
furth
er im
prov
e th
e qu
ality
of
life
of fa
rmer
sAg
ri Pr
ogra
mm
eun
der C
SRw
ill be
furth
er e
xpan
ded
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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7.4 TIME BOUND ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING PH ISSUES
The total project cost of the project is Rs. 2857 Crores. As per Ministry’s Office Memorandum vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018, an amount of Rs. 11.14 Crores was required to be spent as CER.
However, the issues raised during public consultation have been addressed in the form of an action plan with physical targets as per the MoEF&CC O.M. dated 30/09/2020. JSW has earmarked about Rs. 40.97 Crores for addressing public hearing issues as well as for other issues observed during socio-economic study carried out for the project which is to be spent in a period of 3 years.
Time bound Action plan for addressing public hearing issues against the demand/requirements of stakeholders during public hearing is shown in Table 7.35.
Table 7.35 - Time Bound Action Plan for Addressing identified major PH Issues Sl. No.
Project/ Program Physical Target
Year wise Progress2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Medical Facilities1 Upgradation of facilities at Sanjeevani Hospital1.1 Phase 1
Construction of New block Construction of Café, Kitchen, Burns ICU BlockConstruction of Service Block
Sq. feet 48768 0 0
1.2 Renovation / Redoing of Existing Block : Phase 1 Sq. feet 13575 0 01.3 Phase : 2
Construction of OPD & Pharmacy Block and Development of Roads and Pathways
Sq. feet 0 20283 0
Education2 Face lift and improve the facilities of the
Anganwadies in DIZ villages as per needi) Painting for anganwadiesii) Repairs for building as requirediii) Providing Teaching & Learning material
Providing play equipment as required
No of Anganwadi
es10 10 10
3 Improving the existing 8 Government Schools into model schools is being planned and approved. Need based Interventions Proposed
i. Renovation of School ToiletsRenovation of School building
Schools 4 2 2
Environment
4 Development of Greenery around Sultanpura village ( Acres) No of trees 5000 0 0
5 Development of Greenery in surrounding villages No of treesLakhs 2 2 2
6 Installation of CAAQMS station at Sultanpura –Shared by 3 industries( Nos) Nos 1 0 0
Agri Livelihoods
7Excavation of farm ponds in farmer’s fields for irrigation requirements (size of farm ponds (Max Size) : 100’ *100’ * 12’
No of farm ponds 60 80 100
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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8.0 BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
Following benefits will accrue from this project:
Increased Availability of Steel
The proposed expansion cum modernization programme will increase the availability of domestically produced high quality steel for Indian consumers.
Reduction in Specific Pollution
The new large capacity pellet plant is being built in lieu of Sinter Plants 5 & 6, to reduce pollution from sintering process.
The new production units will have more technologically advanced pollution control systems which will have lower specific pollution.
Strong employment generation potential
Several hundred people will be employed directly at the construction site. Additional indirect employment will be generated to provide services to the construction workers. However this employment generation will be temporary lasting only during the construction period.
The project during the operation phase is likely to directly employ additional 1200 people and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly (i.e. in supporting services and downstream industries).
Increase Economic Growth
Direct and indirect employment will give a boost to the local economy. It is expected that a significant proportion of the money earned by the additionally employed people will be spent locally which will boost the local economy.
Peripheral development and creation of social capital
JSW will undertake peripheral development as part of company’s CSR programme, which will benefit local villagers.
Improvement of Infrastructure and Civic Amenities
The project will stimulate development of housing facilities, sanitation, drinking water supply and civic amenities for workers and also benefit local villagers.
Revenue to the Exchequer
The expanded project will generate substantial revenue for the state and central exchequers both directly as well as from downstream industries.
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and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka
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9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
As per EIA Notification 2006 & its subsequent amendments, this Chapter on the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage.
As per the ToR points issued by MoEFCC, Delhi vide No.J-11011/489/2009-IA-II(I) dated 9th October, 2018, Environmental Cost Benefit analysis is not desired for the proposed project.
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10.0 EMP – ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION
10.1 ORGANIZATION POLICY
The importance of environmental control has been recognized by JSW. Ever since the Toranagallu Steel Plant was conceptualized, JSW has been taking necessary measures to identify and control pollution at the steel plant and associated peripheral facilities.
Environment Management is one of thrust areas of operation of Toranagallu Steel Plant.To abate pollution, JSW has adopted a three-pronged strategy, which is as follows:
Implementation of new state of art pollution control practices. Develop a well-organized monitoring / analysis and inspection setup. Closure of Non-compliances in line with ISO:14001.
JSW has imbibed its commitment to preserve and protect environment in its workings through their Corporate Environmental Policy (CEP) and JSW’s Environment Policy is approved by the Board of the company as well as the plant-level top management.
The Corporate Environmental Policy of JSW as approved by its Board of Directors is shown in following figure.
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Fig 10.1 - Corporate Environmental Policy of JSW1
In line with JSW’s commitment for environmental protection, Toranagallu Steel Plant hasbeen striving to:
1 Standard TOR point 9(i)
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i) Conduct steel plant operations in compliance with relevant environmental legislations and regulations.
ii) Periodic pollution monitoring. iii) Setting up of occupational health set up including regular medical monitoring of
employees engaged in the project. iv) A well-developed safety management Organisation, v) Preparation of Emergency/Disaster Control plan and a properly trained group to
meet the emergency situations, vi) Green belt development in and around the project area. vii) Increasing the awareness in employees and villagers specially students towards
environmental preservation. viii) Periodical review of the System for continual improvement.
The steel plant has given high importance for adopting latest technologies for keeping the pollution to minimum levels possible.
10.2 ORGANISATIONAL SET UP & PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Environmental monitoring and reporting has been designed to provide a close watch on the surrounding natural environment and provide early warnings of any adverse changes that may be related to some dimension of the plant’s operations.
10.2.1 Administrative Setup 2
JSW has a dedicated Environment Department (ED) at the Toranagallu Steel Plant. This unit deals with all environment related issues and works of JSW’s Toranagallu Steel Plant. The ED is headed by a senior officer, of the rank of General Manager. He isassisted by qualified engineers / scientists. The Environment Department has its own well equipped laboratory to undertake environmental monitoring as and when required. Presently the manpower of the ED is 28 persons. The ED has an Environmental Control Centre for monitoring the environmental performance of various units of the plant.
The organizational chart of ED at JSW Toranagallu Steel Plant to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions, defined as per JSW’s Corporate Environment policy statement no. 2 “Our commitment to protect the environment, prevention of pollution and complying to other compliances relevant to the context of the organization” is given in Fig. 10.2.
2 Standard TOR point 9(ii)
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Fig 10.2 - Organizational Chart of Environmental Control Department
Plantation works are looked after by the plant’s Horticulture Department. CSR activities are looked after by JSW Foundation which is JSW’s corporate CSR arm.
The resources of the plant’s chemical laboratory are continually augmented to carry out the regular environmental surveillance programmes.
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10.2.2 System of reporting environmental non-compliances/infringements integrated with CEMS 3
JSW has a well laid-out procedure for reporting of any non-compliance / infringements with respect to environment management to the senior management and ultimately to the Board of Directors at periodical interval including in case of emergency / accident. The same has been incorporated under Strategy bullet point 10 of Corporate Environment Policy, stated as “Continuous evaluation of environmental impacts and adoption of appropriate practices and technologies to mitigate adverse effects; By fulfilling all the related compliance obligations.”
The ambient air quality, effluent quality of outfalls as well as stack emission data are continuously monitored by online continuous Emission/effluent monitoring systems (CEMS). The data from these systems are constantly monitored through a MIS (Monitoring Information system) by individual Unit Environmental Nodal officers.
The safety related issues are addressed by Safety Engg. Department of JSW. A separate Environment Department (ED) is set up with an Environmental Laboratory with latest monitoring instruments for the purpose of regular Environmental monitoring and reporting to various regulatory bodies. The safety procedures to be followed for safe handling of hazardous gases and other related issues/accidents are elaborated in Chapter-7 of this report.
Environmental data continuously generated at JSW is directly linked with CPCB/SPCB servers. The data is also directly provided to Plant head and also to the In-charge of Environment Department. Environment Department also gets visual inputs of individual plant units through Nodal Environmental Officers (NEO) assigned for each unit. CCTV cameras are also provided at several strategic locations which are controlled by Environment Department.
Based on the above data and visible observations by Environmental Nodal Officers, Environmental reporting is carried out by Environment Department. In case of any occurrence of environmental norms non-compliance / infringements / emergencies / accidents, an alert message is brought to the notice of the Environmental Management System (EMS) Site I/C, who reports the details of the matter to the Environmental Control Centre. The Environmental Control Centre informs the affected zone through WhatsApp Group for necessary action. The Head of the respected unit instructs the concerned area in-charge to take necessary remedial action.
Action for rectification of the problem is immediately taken by Unit head. In case the problem could not be resolved at his/her level, next higher authority is involved in the rectification process immediately till the problem is solved and non-compliance is closed. After closure of the non-compliance, an alert message is again sent to all concerned personnel informing about the closure of non-compliance.
At the daily meetings between the heads of various departments and the Senior Vice President (Iron, Energy & Env.) the status of non-compliances are reviewed. In the meantime, necessary action towards closure of non-compliances are taken and on
3 Specific TOR Point no iii(3) and Standard TOR point 9(iv)
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completion of the same along with details (including photographs) are reported through the WhatsApp Group. An Action plan is developed for reducing regular occurrences of such non-compliances in future.
All the action plans are later reviewed in weekly coordination meetings and any further recommendations are again implemented in the unit. The action plan for addressing the issues are communicated to individual plant units for implementation and corrective action of the reported non-compliances.
A schematic diagram of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for reporting environmental non-compliance / infringements / emergencies / accidents immediately to plant authorities and periodically to the Board of Directors is illustrated in Fig. 10.3.
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10.2.3 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Integrating CEMS data into Process Control
The CEMS data and plant processes are integrated via the MIS system. The existing mechanism is as below:
a) CEMS data acquisition All stacks are having CEMS installed & continuously generated data is sent to Control rooms of Units & ED Direct connectivity to KSPCB and CPCB server has been provided for online data transfer. MIS based CEMS data logger, data display through Date Monitoring Centre & alert system has also been provided.
b)Use of CEMS data for reporting deviations / exceedances for process control
Dedicated officer are deputed in control rooms to report alerts raised via the MIS system on exceedances to Unit heads Alerts are also given through SMS/e-mail/Whatsapp to concerned Unit Nodal Environment officer, Unit head, ED head & other concerned persons. Daily, weekly, monthly & Quarterly reports generation and review of deviations/ exceedances by higher management
c) Use of CEMS alerts / reports for corrective action via process control On receipt of immediate alert from dedicated officer of control room/ MIS system by Unit head, automated PLC control is activated to regulate Process parameters for controlling emission levels. If exceedance is not controlled by regulating process parameters, the PLC system checks Air pollution control (APC) equipment for abnormal operation & regulates APC parameters. If fault in APC detected, Unit Nodal Environment officer takes up immediate repair/ rectification of APC. If APC found working properly, CEMS equipment are checked for abnormal operations by dedicated Service engineers. If any fault detected, dedicated Service Engineers take immediate action for repair, rectification or calibration. CEMS Data is also useful internally for:
o Performance evaluation of Bag Filters, and scheduling bag replacement. o Performance evaluation of ESPs and scheduling maintenance. o Analyzing impacts of plant emissions on AAQ in real-time. o Realtime management of Zero Liquid Discharge. o Benchmark Sustainability Parameters with respect to Dust, SO2, NOx &
Water consumption.
Integrated process flow for integration of CEMS with process control given in following Figure 10.4.
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Fig 10.4 - Integrated process flow for integration of CEMS with process control
10.2.4 Co-ordination with other Departments and Agencies
The Environment Department (ED) also co-ordinates with other departments like Planning, Occupational Health & Safety, Horticulture, CSR etc. and carries put liaison work with external agencies like State & Central Pollution Control Boards, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
ED is in regular touch with KSPCB and sends them regular progress reports on EMP in the prescribed format, as per the prevailing practice. Any new regulations considered by State/Central Pollution Control Board for the Industry shall be taken care of by the ED.
For successful implementation of the environmental management plan, other agencies of the State may also be involved by the Steel Plant if required (for regulatory requirement or technical support). The coordinating agencies, which may be involved for specific environmental related activities, are given in Table 10.1.
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Table 10.1 - List of Coordinating Agencies, which may be involved for specific Environmental Activities
State Level Agency KSPCB SLD SFDDistrict Level RO FI DCFStudy Area: Air, noise, water quality, waste water discharge quality monitoring. Project Area: Ambient air monitoring, work-zone air, work-zone noise, effluents from outlet of effluent treatment plants, fugitive emissions Project Area: Solid waste Project Area: Human HealthStudy Area / Project Area Interface: Road safety measuresProject Area: Plantation ProgrammeIndex: KSPCB – Karnataka State Pollution Control Board SLD – State Labour Department SFD – State Forest Department DCF – Deputy Conservator of Forest, Ballari RO – Regional Officer Karnataka State Pollution Control Board FI – Factories Inspector
10.2.5 Training
The Environment Department, who would be responsible for the implementation of the EMP, needs to be trained on the effective implementation of the environmental issues. To ensure the success of the implementation set up proposed, there is a high requirement of training and skill up-gradation. For the proposed expansion project, additional training facilities will be developed for environmental control. For proper implementation of the EMP, the officials responsible for EMP implementation will be trained accordingly.
To achieve the overall objective of pollution control it is essential not only to provide latest pollution control and monitoring systems but also to provide trained man power resources to operate and maintain the same. So far, the practice with many plants is to utilize the plant operations and maintenance crew for operation of systems. This has shown adverse results due to lack of specialized knowledge in addition to priority selection. Therefore apart from the ED, specific training will be provided to personnel handling the operation and maintenance of different pollution control equipment. In-plant training facilities will be developed for environmental control. The training will be given to employees to cover the following fields:
Awareness of pollution control and environmental protection to all. Operation and maintenance of specialized pollution control equipment. Field monitoring, maintenance and calibration of pollution monitoring instruments. Laboratory testing of pollutants. Repair of pollution monitoring instruments. Occupational health and safety. Disaster management. Environmental management.
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Afforestation / plantation and post plantation care of plants. Knowledge of norms, regulations and procedures. Risk assessment and Disaster Management.
Occupational Health Centre organizes Awareness Training on Occupational Health. Safety & Fire Services department also facilitated Hygiene Survey, Health Risk Assessment training by External Agencies.
JSW Steel Vijayanagar carried out Occupational Health Risk Baseline Assessment by Occupational Health specialist Dr Dileep Narayanrao Andhare, Dr. Santosh Vishnu Datar and Dr. Shyam Pingle of M/s DNV, on a sampling approach.
10.3 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION(CREP) 4
The proposed expansion programme is a brownfield project and the provisions defined under CREP for steel plants are being followed at the present plant. The recent quarterly compliance of CREP by JSWSL is attached as Annexure 10.1. The existing plan for implementation of CREP guidelines for the proposed expansion programme will be extended to the new facilities to comply with all provisions of CREP for JSWSL after completion of proposed expansion programme also.
10.4 EMP Matrix
The comprehensive EMP Matrix summarising the project specific EMP details, Time line for implementation, Budgetary Provisions, Monitoring Schedule and monitoring methodology is provided below under following headings:
a. Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix During Construction phase During Operation phase
b. Environment Monitoring Program Matrix with schedule and monitoring methodology
During Construction phase During Operation phase
c. EMP Cost
The details indicated in (a) above are summarized based on impacts identified and mitigation measures proposed as part of the project and elaborated in Chapter-4 of this report. The social impacts identified based on Social Impact assessment as well as Public hearing issues have been utilised to formulate the EMP (and related costs) for social aspect, which have been also detailed in Chapter-7 and Chapter-4 of this report.
The details indicated in (b) above are summarised based on Environmental monitoring plan under implementation for the project as elaborated in Chapter-6 of this report.
4 SECTOR SPECIFIC TOR (Integrated Steel Plants) point no 7
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The EMP cost as summarised in (c) will include capital and recurring expenditure for implementation of Environmental protection measures as well as cost budgeted as CER to address needs identified during Social Impact assessment as well as to address Public hearing issues.
A) Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix
(i) During construction phase
The Environment Department (ED), during construction phase, looks after the implementation of the envisaged environmental mitigation measures (Chapter 4) by the concerned units of the Plant, their contractors and supervisors. During construction phase, the jobs for effective implementation / monitoring of progress of the environmental mitigation measures is carried out by the ED, in consultation with the departmental heads, Safety Department, Projects department, Civil Electrical & Instrumentation, and contractors at the construction site. EMP matrix during construction phase of the project is provided in Table 10.2 below.
Table 10.2 - Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix – CONSTRUCTION PHASE Sn Enviro
nmentalAspect
Mitigation measures Implementation schedule
Budget
1. Air quality
Proper and prior planning, appropriate sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities Construction materials will be stored in covered warehouses or enclosed spacesFollowing Stringent construction material handling / overhauling proceduresUse of covered trucksRegular water sprinkling at vulnerable areas of construction site and roadsLow emission construction equipment, vehicles & DG sets will be usedRegular maintenance of Vehicles and machineries to conform to CPCB standardsMonitoring of air quality at regular intervals
Continually during the total construction period of 36 months
As part of capital cost of environmental protection measures = Rs. 324 Cr.
2. Noiselevels
No worker shall be exposed to noise levels > 85 dB(A) for a duration of >8 hours/day without hearing protection.PPE like earplugs, earmuffs etc. will be provided to construction personnel exposed to high noise areas.
Continually during the totalconstruction period of 36 months
As part of capital cost of environmental protection measures = Rs.324 Cr.
3. Surface Storm water drainage system with Continually As part of
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Sn EnvironmentalAspect
Mitigation measures Implementation schedule
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water sediment traps for arresting the silt / sediment loadAll washable construction material will bestored under sheds or enclosed space to prevent spillage into the drainage networkSediment traps & storm water drainage network will be periodically cleaned before monsoon season
during the total construction period of 36months
capital cost of environmental protection measures = Rs. 324 Cr
4. Soil quality
Construction waste generated will be disposed by use for levelling of pre-identified low lying areas within the plant.
Continually during the total construction period of 36 months
As part of capital cost of environmental protection measures = Rs. 324 Cr
5. Carryingcapacity of Public roads
Truck movement will be regulated, especially during daytime.Adequate parking facility is already available within JSW Steel plant area and the same will be optimised for accommodating increased trucks during construction.
Continually during the total construction period of 36 months
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6. Health ofworkers
Implementation of EHS procedures as a condition of contract all contractors and subcontractors; Periodical H&S training will be conducted for all construction staff, including training on good housekeeping, clean-upof debris and spills, and working in confined spaces and at height.Providing masks to Construction workers
Continually during thetotal construction period of 36months
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(ii) During operation phase
During operational stage, different issues/components involved in the environmental monitoring are looked after by the Environment Department. Carrying out monitoring in and around the Plant is also done under supervision of the ED. Various associated departments like OHS, Horticulture, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) etc., responsible for different aspects of environmental management plan, are framed before and during the operation phase of the project. The plant head and committee comprising of head of all departments and senior management level officers periodically assesses and monitor the implementation of mitigation measures for continual improvement in the environmental performance of the project. EMP matrix during operation phase of the project is provided in Table 10.3 below.
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Table 10.3 - Environment Management Plan (EMP) Matrix – OPERATION PHASE Sn Enviro
nmentalAspect
Mitigation measures Implementation schedule
Budget
1. Air quality
New sinter Plant MEROS scheme for off gas cleaning in sinter plants Process Centralized ESP based De-dusting system to cater to all material transfer points. Sinter Cooler with Sensible Waste Heat Recovery system
New Pellet plant High efficiency ESP along with bag filters to limit the PM concentration Centralised De-dusting system with ESP Dust suppression consisting of water spraying facilities, mechanical gas cleaning equipment, dust recycle arrangement and exhaust stackExhaust gas from drying and grinding system will be cleaned using fans, ductings, suction hoods, cyclones, bag filters, ESPs etc.
Blast FurnaceBag filter based dry gas cleaning plant (GCP).ESP based de-dusting system for cast house and stock house.BF Back Pressure recovery and Stove waste gas heat recovery system.
Steel Melting Shop:Secondary emission control system in SMS.Bag filter based dry gas cleaning plant (GCP).Fume extraction (FE) devices for LF.
Control of fugitive emissions Plain water type dust suppression systems consisting of water sprinkling systems are provided all around the raw material stockpiles to suppress fugitive dust. In enclosed spaces, dust extraction & filtration systems and dust suppression systems shall be installed.Installing Pipe Conveyor system for
36 Months
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For Air and Noise Pollution Control,
Capital Cost –Rs 154 Cr.Recurring cost–Rs 48 Cr
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Sn EnvironmentalAspect
Mitigation measures Implementation schedule
Budget
transportation of iron ore fines from Kumaraswamy, Sushil Nagar & other blocks to steel plantWind curtains of about 3.5 km length for coal yard
2. Noise levels
Design of absorber system for the shift office and pulpit operator's cabin.Noise absorber systems in pump houses.Noise level at 1m from equipment will be limited to 85 dB (A). The fans and ductwork will be designed for minimum vibration.All the equipment in different new units and in units where capacity expansion is taking place will be designed/ operated such that the noise level shall not exceed 85 dB (A). PPEs such as ear muffs will be provided to personnel working in high noise zones.
Noise control equipment will be installed within the construction period of 36 months.
Budget towards Noise control measures Included above.
3. Water environment
Extensive recycling & water reuse is envisaged in the present proposal, which will ensure no additional fresh drawl of water is required.Existing waste water treatment and ZLD Facilities shall be sufficient to handle additional waste water generation.Dedicated Sewage treatment plant for treating sewage and reusing for industrial purposes.
Unit specific primary treatment facilities will be installed within the construction period of 36 months. Central facilities already operational.
For Water conservation and Pollution ControlCapital Cost –Rs 52 Cr.Recurring cost- Rs 12 Cr
4. Land Environment
JSW is taking all initiatives for achieving 100% utilization of solid wastes generated from the plant.State of the art technologies like Micro Pellet Plant, Mill Scale Briquetting plant, Slag Sand plant, PS Balls, Steam box technology etc. have already been installed. Same shall be extended for the
Measures already in operation.Additional Facilities will be installed in 36 Months.
For Solid Waste ManagementCapital Cost –Rs 9 Cr.Recurring cost- Rs 2 Cr
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Sn EnvironmentalAspect
Mitigation measures Implementation schedule
Budget
future units also.5. Ecology All technological measures to minimise air
emissions, generation of effluents (including contaminated storm water) and noise generation have been incorporated in the design of the proposed units. An elaborate green belt / cover is envisaged within and around the plant to ameliorate the fugitive emissions and noise from the operation of the plant. Existing green belt & plantations developed over 2250 acres.Additional, 434 acres of plantations has been carried out in the nearby areas by Forest DepartmentFurther greenbelt is being developedaround the plant boundary and areas within the plant.
36 Months For Greenbelt DevelopmentCapital Cost –Rs 2 Cr.Recurring cost- Rs 0.2 Cr
6. Socio Economic
Activities as part of CER & for PH Issues- 3 years Rs 40.97 CrUpgradation of facilities at Sanjeevani HospitalFace lift and improve the facilities of the Anganwadies in DIZ villagesImproving the existing 8 Government Schools into model schoolsDevelopment of Greenery around Sultanpura villageDevelopment of Greenery in surrounding villages Installation of CAAQMS station at SultanpuraExcavation of farm ponds in farmer’s fields for irrigation requirements
B) Environment Monitoring Program Matrix with schedule and monitoring methodology
The identified mitigation measures as part of the EMP would be monitored for implementation by ED with support of approved monitoring agencies and other departments of the plant. The Monitoring program is given in following table:
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Table 10.4 - Environment Monitoring Program Matrix Environmen
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Parameters Location Monitoring schedule Standard Responsi
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Effluent Quality
All the parameters as specified for ISP by statutory agencies
At outlet of different effluent treatment plants CEMS – 6 Nos
Manually Once in a month CEMS-Continuously
IS :2490IS:3025
ED and / or through approved monitoring agency
Work zone Air Quality
All the parameters as specified for ISP by statutory agencies
All units of the plant
8 hr per shift continuous once per year for each unit.
Factories Act
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Ambient Air Quality
PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX
11 locations (Manual)+ 4 locations (CAAQMS)
Manual –Once a month for 24 hr CAAQMS – 15min avg
NAAQ Standards
IS:5182
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Ambient Noise levels
As per National Ambient Noise Standard as per EPA, 1986 amended 2002
Adjacent to boundary
Once in a month during day and night.
Noise Pollution Control Rules, 2000
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Ground Water Quality
Critical parameters as per IS 10500
5 wells ( 2 inside + 3 outside)
Once in a month
IS:10500 -Do-
Stack emission monitoring
PM,SO2, NOx Manual - All process stacks of plant in rotationCEMS – 71 Stacks
Manual - 5stacks in a month in rotationCEMS -Continuously
IS:11255 -Do-
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C) Environment Management Plan (EMP) Budget
The EMP budget includes the capital and recurring costs for implementation of Environment protection measures as well as the cost of CER, as per the directions of the OM dated 30/09/2020, which states that all costs as part of CER is to be included as part of Environment Management Plan. The consolidated EMP budget is as given in following table:
Table 10.5 - EMP Implementation Budget
Sn. DescriptionCost
(Rs. in Crores)Capital Recurring
1. Air Pollution Control/ Noise 154 482. Water Pollution Control 52 123. Solid Waste Management 9 24. Environmental Monitoring and Management 2.5 0.65. Occupational Health Existing Facilities will be utilized) 0 06. Rainwater Harvesting 0 1.57. Energy Conservation 105 10.58. Green Belt Development 2 0.29. Addressal of Public Consultation concerns 40.97 0
Total Cost 365.47 74.8440.27
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11.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
This chapter briefly summarises the EIA study and highlights the findings of the study,the overall justification for the project and the mitigation of identified environmental impacts due to the project. Executive summary of the entire EIA study is enclosed as a separate report.
11.1 INTRODUCTION
JSWSL, Toranagallu has Environmental Clearance (EC) for expansion of its installed capacity from 10 MTPA to 16 MTPA vide its EC letter J-11011/489/2009 lA-II(I) dated 01st October 2015 and subsequent amendments in 9th June 2016 and 29th May 2018. The original proposal of expansion from 10 to 16 MTPA primarily involved setting up of two 3.0 MTPA Blast furnaces similar to existing BF 3 & 4. However, the capacity enhancement from 10 MTPA to 13 MTPA has been realized by upgradation of existing BF-1 (by 1.6 MTPA) and ongoing upgradation of existing BF-3 (by 1.4 MTPA). The remaining 3 MTPA of hot metal was proposed to be obtained from the new upcoming BF5 of 4100 m3 (3.0 MTPA). JSW is now proposing for expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA by way of expansion of the upcoming BF5 of 4100 m3 (3.0 MTPA) to 5339 m3 (4.5 MTPA)
11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Keeping in view of the advantages of larger blast furnaces, the present expansion proposal of JSWSL envisages to install a larger blast furnace of 5339 m3 (BF5-4.5 MTPA)in place of earlier proposed BF-5 of 4100 m3 (3.0 MTPA). Accordingly, the present proposal also includes expansion/reconfiguration of earlier proposed Sinter Plants, Steel Melting Shop, Rolling Mills and associated auxiliary facilities along with installation of a new Pellet Plant, rebar & section mill, Cold Rolling mill and Oxygen Plant to meet the ancillary as well as downstream requirements for the increased production capacity of 18 MTPA crude steel. The highlights of the proposed expansion are: Installation of the largest blast furnace of the country to produce 4.5 MTPA of hot metal (in place of a smaller capacity Blast furnace of 3.0 MTPA proposed in the 16 MTPA expansion) Installation of Zero Power furnace(ZPF), for manufacturing steel from hot metal & DRI, without use of electrical energy (in place of Electrical Arc Furnace.) Augment the capacity of proposed BOFs in SMS4 from 200 T to 350 T Augment the capacity of proposed Slab Caster from 3.6 MTPA to 5.0 MTPA. Installation of 5.0 MTPA HSM in place of 3.6 MTPA unit Installation of a new 1.2 MTPA BRM-2 Installation of a new 2.3 MTPA CRM-3 Increase in capacity of the proposed SP5 of 1.75 MTPA to 2.3 MTPA. Installation of a new Pellet Plant PP-3 of 6.8 MTPA in place of earlier proposed SP-6 of 5.75 MTPA. Addition of new gas fired boilers in existing CPP3 & 4 to utilize surplus fuel gas and to avoid flaring. Relocation of OBP-1 to OBP-2 without increase in capacity. Installation of new Oxygen plants of 1X2060 tpd 1X2200 tpd capacity.
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Location - JSW Steel, Vijayanagar is located at Toranagallu, Sandur Taluk, Ballari district in the state of Karnataka between 15o10' - 15o12' N latitude and 76o38' - 76o40'E longitude. The steel plant is located at a distance of 29 km from Ballari, 33 km from Hospet and about 340 km from Bangalore by road. Nearest railway station to the steel plant is Toranagallu. Broad gauge railway lines between Guntakal and Hubli are passing through this station. Nearest Airport is Jindal-Vidyanagar Airport. The eastern port of Chennai is 460 km and western port of Goa is 430 km. Several Reserved Forests are located within 10 Km study area and none within project site. The Daroji Bear sanctuary is located within 10 kms from the proposed facilities.
Raw Material - At present, the total requirement of raw material for the plant at 16 MTPA is estimated around 50.88 MTPA. This also includes boiler coal required for the power plant. Most of the raw material is transported through rail to plant’s raw material yard from where it is transported to the various units by means of conveyors. After the proposed expansion, around 5.4 MTPA of additional raw material shall be required. The same shall be obtained from existing sources.
Utilities requirement - The indicative consumption of utilities at 16 MTPA and 18 MTPA stage are given in Table below. No additional water shall be required to be drawn from outside for the new unit.
Sl.No.
Utility At 16 MTPA At 18 MTPA Source
1 Power (MW) 1314 1434 Inhouse & JSW Energy Ltd
2 Water for Steel Plant(m3/day)
126450 144000 Tungabhadra &Alamatti Dam
3 Fuel(KNm3/hr)
Consumption:CO-343BF-775DRI-86LD-0
COREX-19EXCESS: Power
Generation & SBU
Consumption :CO-343BF-1569DRI- 86LD-78
COREX-19EXCESS: Power
Generation & SBU
Inhouse by-product gases
Project cost and Manpower - The estimated total cost for the proposed expansion from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA is around Rs. 2857 Crores. The project during the operation phase is likely to employ additional 1200 people directly and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly. The estimated completion period for the project is around 36months after the grant of necessary statutory clearances.
11.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
The baseline environmental data was generated during Winter season, 2018-19 (December 2018, January & February, 2019) for air, water, noise levels and soil characteristics, by setting up of monitoring stations for meteorology and air quality. Samples were collected for water and soil quality. Further, existing ecological and socio-economic features were also studied. The collected data was analysed for identifying, predicting and evaluating environmental impacts. The maximum anticipated impacts
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were assessed and based on these an environmental management plan has been drawn.
a. Meteorological Data A meteorological station was set up at JSW Plant Township. As per the monitored data, it is observed that wind was mostly blowing from East South East (ESE) and South East (SE). Overall, the predominant wind direction was found to be East South East (ESE), which prevailed for 19.17 % of the time, followed by South East (SE), which prevailed for 17.64 % of the time, followed by East (10.83 %); calm conditions prevailed for 8.38 % of the time. Wind speeds were in the range of 0.4 - 2 m/s. The air temperature ranged from 16.0 °C to 35.9°C (Avg.: 25°C). The maximum solar radiation was 700 W/m2. Total 26 mm of rainfall was recorded; there were 7 “rainy days”.
b. Ambient Air quality Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) was monitored at ten (10) monitoring stations. The results are compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The average values of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3 and CO at all the monitoring stations were found within the respective permissible limit for Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Areas. The presence of Poly-aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) i.e. Benzo-a-pyerene (BaP) in particulate matter was analyzed and found within the norms. All the metals viz. Pb, Ni and As were found to be very low and found to be well within the norms.
c. Ambient noise levels Ambient noise levels were measured at ten (10) different Residential Areas in the buffer zone. Average Leq values of Noise levels at all locations were found to be within the relevant norms for residential areas except the night time values slightly exceeding norms at Talur & Basapur. Due to the proximity of roads and traffic during night time, sometimes values were recorded high at these places.
d. Water environment
Five surface water and fifteen ground water samples were collected and analysed. All the surface water quality results were within the norms for Class C. Kanaginahalla d/s of plant (SW4) water is suitable for “Propagation of Wildlife & Fisheries” (i.e. Class D) and “Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, and Controlled Waste Disposal” (i.e. Class E). The ground water quality at all monitoring stations were compared with drinking water norms IS:10500. At most of the locations, Calcium content and TDS values are exceeding the desirable limits, however, within the Permissible Limits. At Village Joga (GW4), Village Talur (GW5), Village Vaddu (GW6), Village Toranagallu (GW7) & Ground Water near KTPCL crossing (GW15), total hardness is exceeding the “Permissible Limit” marginally. Magnesium content at GW4, GW5, GW7 and GW15 is exceeding the permissible limits. Ingeneral, Fluorides values are exceeding the desirable limits however within permissible limits. Concentration of nitrate is found to exceed the desirable limits at GW1, GW3, GW4, GW5, GW6, GW9 & GW11. At other locations nitrate is well within the desirable limits.
e. Soil Characteristics To assess the quality of soil in and around the plant, soil samples were collected from eight (8) locations for Physico-chemical analysis. The soil pH is in the range of 6.75-
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9.56, indicating alkaline nature of the soil. Conductivity ranged from 116.3 to 1169 μs/cm indicating normal nature of the soil with respect to severity of the salt content. The major nutrients (NPK) are not showing any major deviation among the tested soil samples indicating that there is no impact on nutrient contents of soil due to industrial activity. Calcium and Magnesium constitutes the bulk of exchangeable cations in the tested soil samples whereas levels of exchangeable sodium and potassium are relatively low.
f. Biological Environment The study area is located in Daroji valley formed by Sandur hills on south, copper mountains on east and cluster of small Daroji hills on the north side. The area under Bellary taluk is almost with widely scattered trees whereas major portions of Hospet and Sandur taluks are hilly. Forests in the area can be divided into two main divisions, dry deciduous and scrub forests. The deciduous forests are mostly situated in Sandur taluk at a distance of about 4-5 km from the site. Bellary and Hospet taluks have only scrub type of forests. The buffer zone boundary of the Daroji Bear sanctuary is about 6.7 km from the proposed expansion project centre. Due to low rainfall, the vegetation is rather open type and falls into distinct climatic formations - the South Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and the Deciduous Teak Pole Belt. The study area is undulating, the hillocks and slopes are either denuded of vegetation or with trees, most of the tree areas are private plantations, most of which are natural or otherwise replanted by mono-cultures of Teak, Eucalyptus, mango, etc. The floors of the plantations along the roads are mostly covered with Lantana sp. In some areas, there are sheer rocky cliffs, which are almost devoid of vegetation except small trees and shrubs growing in the cracks on the rock face. Agricultural lands occupy 41.9% of the study area (of which 4.5 % is crop land and 37.4% fallow land). Most of the agricultural land is irrigated through shallow tube-wells. The principal crops grown are maize, jowar, ragi, bajra, chillies, onions, garlic, cotton, sun-flower, arhar, Bengal gram, green gram, safflower and coriander. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), Neem (Azhadirachta indica) and Coconut (Cocos nucifera) trees are growing along the boundaries of the plots of agricultural land. There are no large tracts of dense forests due to low rainfall and poor soil cover. The only dense forest in the region, Donimalai R.F., is located on a very steep hill slope. Consequently there are no large herbivores and large carnivores which prey on large herbivores. In the study area, Hare, Jackals and foxes are seen adjacent to the rocky hills. Langurs and Bonnet Macaques are common in and around villages. Wild pigs are found in scrub jungle. The rocky hills have a number of caves and crevices, which are suitable for predators. Large mammals like Leopards & Sloth Bears are found in the forest areas away from the project site. There are two major water bodies in the study area; Taranagar (Narihalla) Dam and Daroji Kere. Taranagar dam is a small artificial reservoir ~6.75 km south-west of the steel plant, whereas Daroji Kere is a large natural water-body ~ 3 km north-east of the plant.
11.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION
Air Quality - The prediction of Ground level concentrations (GLC) of pollutants emitted from the proposed stacks have been carried out using AERMOD Air Quality Simulation model released by USEPA. The GLCs has been predicted over a 25 km X 25 km area
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with the location of the BF gas Holder near EMD as the center. GLCs have been calculated at every 500 m grid point over the Complex Terrain.Since at present the plant is presently operating with only 12 MTPA, in order to study the ground level concentrations in future scenario and to predict the impact on the ambient air quality due to the increase in pollution load during expansion and introduction of new units, additional emission from all upcoming units from 12 MTPA to 18 MTPA has been considered.The maximum GLCs for each grid point were predicted with respect to pollutants PM10,SO2 and NOx. The maximum predicted value of fugitive emissions due to material handling is obtained within the raw material yard itself and Fugitive emissions from roads. Additionally, JSW is also proposing to setup pipe conveyor system as alternate means of transportation of iron ore fines from mines to plant which will further improve the baseline AAQ. GLC values are predicted for the same and the predicted values at individual monitoring stations are super imposed on existing C98 AAQ data & found values are within the norms. Several pollution control equipment such as ESPs/ Bag filters in stacks, fugitive emission control systems, dust suppression and dust Extraction systems while handling of raw materials etc. shall be provided in the proposed new units to limit PM levels <30 mg/Nm3 and other air emissions within permissible limits. In the plant design itself, latest state-of-art technology has been envisaged so as to achieve the desired air emissions and noise levels from plant operation.
Water Environment - No impacts on the existing water regime are anticipated from the plant as no additional water withdrawal is envisaged for the proposed expansion. Further, all new proposed facilities have been designed for “Zero Liquid Discharge”, along with the installation of a new ZLD plant for recycling and reutilising all the effluent generated within the plant.
Solid Wastes - JSWSL has also envisaged state-of-the-art technologies for maximum re-use and re-utilisation of generated solid waste. Also, as the proposed expansion project is within the existing steel plant and does not need additional acquisition of land, R&R impacts due to the proposed facility is insignificant.
Primary and secondary data were used to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed project within the study area. All the potential environmental impacts associated with different phases (i.e. during design or pre-construction, construction and operation) of the Project were assessed in the EIA study in a comprehensive manner.
Mitigation Measures - To mitigate the anticipated short term impacts on the environment during construction phase as well as long-term impacts during operational phase of the proposed facility, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan has been prepared and suggested in a separate section for all aspects of the environment, including air, water, noise, ecology & biology as well as socio-economic conditions in the study area.
Overall, the environmental impacts identified in the EIA study were found to be manageable. Site specific and practically suitable mitigation measures are recommended to mitigate the impacts. Further, a suitable monitoring plan has been designed to monitor the effectiveness of envisaged mitigation measures during the post-EC phase.
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The implementation of these environmental mitigation measures recommended in the present study will bring the anticipated impacts to a minimum.
11.5 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
a. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan Hazard Identification and Risk assessment (HIRA) was carried out for the additional facilities envisaged in the expansion project of JSW. The major additional hazardous facilities envisaged in the expansion project are a BF gas and BOF gas holder of 1 lakh m3 capacity each along with associated pipelines. The primary hazards identified due to these facilities were fire and explosion as well as toxic dispersion effects due to release of BF/BOF gases from leaks or rupture of these storage vessels and/or associated pipelines. The results of MCA analysis indicates a maximum fire hazard distance of 95 m in case of complete failure of BOF gas holder resulting in a fireball and 22 m in case of new pipelines for causing significant damage due to thermal radiation. Significant damage due to Explosion is estimated to have effects upto a distance of 178 m due to BOF gas holder failure and upto 85 m due to rupture of new pipelines. The toxic effect of BFG and BOFG (attributed to CO in the gases) is estimated to have a fatal effect upto 87m from the BOF gas holder while the fatal toxic zone for the new pipelines was estimated to be upto 30 m. The proposed facilities along with existing hazardous facilities of JSW Steel plant, Toranagallu were also analysed for Domino effects (secondary hazardous events triggered due to new facilities). The analysis indicates no probability of a Domino effect due to the cumulative presence of the proposed as well as existing hazardous facilities at JSWSL. All hazards identified are estimated to be contained within the plant premises and have low probability of extending beyond plant boundary into any nearby settlements. The Individual risks as well as Societal risks for the proposed project were estimated to be within the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) criteria. JSW SL is already having a well-documented Onsite Emergency Plan for their existing plant covering all the chemicals / gases handled. The same shall be extended for the proposed expansion also. The risk assessment for the proposed facilities indicates that the existing acceptable risks can also be minimized to negligible levels by effective implementation of preventive and mitigative measures with vigilant, continuous watch for defects/failures of the gas holders as well as associated pipework, as incorporated in the safe work procedures of JSWSL’s Onsite Emergency plan.
b. Socio-Economic Study Socio-economic survey was undertaken in all the villages identified in the study area. The unit of population like, Literate, illiterate, employed, unemployed, old age, youths, males and females were included in the survey. A need based socio economic impact assessment of the study area has been done starting with scoping of issues related to potential significance like education, health, drinking water facility, employment and income etc. The baseline condition of the area has been profiled by various socio economic indicators including availability of educational and health infrastructure around the study area. The information gathered by the analysis of primary and secondary data has been used for identifying possible socio economic impacts.
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Information based on primary data reveals that JSW has constructed various well designed Model high schools including accommodation with all necessary facilities. Also in the field of health JSW has made an impactful contribution. The electricity supply in the study area is satisfactory. JSW has a significant role in developing drinking water facilities around the project area. Various secondary sources of central and state government related to the socio economic components has also been assessed for the analysis of current socio economic condition of the area and it also reveals that the JSW is filling the gaps by various developmental activities under its CSR initiatives. The proposed development has no adverse impact over the socio economic environment of the area. Although it will lead to generation of employment and income and in raising the standard of living of people around the project area.
c. Public Consultation
Public Hearing for the proposed project was conducted on 08.01.2021 at 11.00 AM at project site. A total of 145 numbers of representations/ queries/ suggestions/ views were received in connection with the project. Majority of the queries were related to concerns regarding pollution of the environment and other miscellaneous issues, infrastructure development related to water supply facilities and generation of employment opportunities. Technological aspects and health care commitments of JSW were also discussed. The Public hearing was successfully completed and all issues are addressed in the present report. A budgetary action plan has been prepared for addressing all the identified issues and needs of the villagers. A total of Rs. 40.97 Crores has been envisaged for addressing Public hearing issues.
11.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
The introduction of state-of-art technology (including the technological mitigation measures) during the design has limited the associated environmental impacts of the Project. A separate Environment Department (ED) was set up along with an Environmental Laboratory with latest monitoring instruments. The implementation and monitoring of effectiveness of the environmental mitigation measures during the operation phase will be done by the Environmental Department. A senior management level officer will periodically assess and monitor the implementation of mitigation measures, and will tackle the management bottle necks of implementation of mitigation measures and environmental monitoring programme.
The ED also co-ordinates with other departments like Occupational Health, Safety Management, Project Engineering, Horticulture, Social Welfare, CSR Department, Water Supply Department etc. and also do the liaison work with external agencies like State & Central Pollution Control Boards and JSW Corporate Office. JSW has installed continuous online stack monitoring systems in all existing and provision of the same has been kept for in upcoming units. Also Continuous ambient air monitoring stations have been setup at six locations around the plant.
11.7 JUSTIFICATION & BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
Strengthening of National steel production capacity -The proposed expansionproject of JSWSL to 18 MTPA (the highest individual capacity for any steel plant in the country) will significantly contribute to capacity building of our country’s steel sector for
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achieving the national target of 300 MT steel production by 2030-31, as part of the National steel policy (NSP), 2017. It will also increase the availability of domestically produced high quality steel for Indian consumers.
Ensuring Sustainable production with reduced pollution levels - The state-of-the-art production technologies, efficient waste-minimization systems and optimized water management systems proposed as part of JSWSL’s present expansion project will ensure in achieving higher productivity levels with minimum impacts on the environment. The new production units will have more technologically advanced pollution control systems which will have lower specific pollution. These are as part of JSWSL’s vision for ensuring sustainable and environmental friendly operational practices.Strong employment generation potential - Direct employment opportunities during construction phase will be generated for several people. Additionally, indirect employment will be generated to provide services to the construction workers. However, these opportunities will be temporary, lasting only during the construction period. The project during the operation phase is likely to directly employ additional 1200 people and additional 1200-1500 people indirectly (i.e. in supporting services and downstream industries). Thus the proposed project will also bring about significant employment opportunities for the local people.
Peripheral development, improved civic infrastructure & social capital creation - The activities undertaken by JSWSL for peripheral development as part of company’s CSR programme, will benefit local villagers. The project will also stimulate development of housing facilities, sanitation, drinking water supply and civic amenities for workers and again benefit the local villagers.
Increased Economic Growth - The Direct and indirect employment will give a boost to the local economy as well as facilitate improvement of living standards of the local population. Also, the expanded project will generate substantial revenue for the state and central exchequers both directly as well as from downstream industries.
Overall, the implementation of the proposed expansion project is principally justified as it will achieve JSWSL’s vision of sustainable production with optimized resource utilization as well as reduced environmental pollution. Further, the proposed project will bring economic development for the country as well as the local area through increased employment opportunities, peripheral development as well as economic revenue for the state and central exchequers.
11.8 MITIGATION OF ADVERSE EFFECTS
Primary and secondary data were used to assess the baseline environmental scenario and based on the anticipated emissions, all the potential environmental impacts associated with different phases of the Project (i.e. pre-construction, construction and operation) were assessed in the EIA study in a comprehensive manner. The environmental impacts identified by the study were found to be manageable. The implementation of environmental mitigation measures recommended in the report will bring the anticipated impacts to minimum. Site specific and practically suitable mitigation measures are recommended to mitigate the impacts. Further, a suitable monitoring plan has been designed to monitor the effectiveness of envisaged mitigation measures during the operation phase.
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In the plant design itself, latest state-of-art technology has been envisaged so as to achieve the desired air emissions and noise levels from plant operation levels. Discharge of effluents beyond plant boundary will be negligible as all new proposed facilities have been designed for “Zero Water Discharge”. Zero Liquid discharge facilities have been implemented in the existing plant for recycling the waste water being discharged from outfalls. Same shall also be utilized for expansion units. All generated solid waste will be either recycled back into the respective plant operations or sent to sinter plant for sintering.
Further, several energy conservation measures shall be implemented for gainful utilization of waste heat which include steam generation from Waste Heat Boiler (WHB) of CDCP, Sinter Cooler Sensible Heat Recovery, Waste gas heat recovery system in RMP Kiln for Pre-heating and in pellet plant for drying of green pellets.
The introduction of state-of-art technology (including the technological mitigation measures) during the design has limited the associated environmental impacts of the Project. The implementation and monitoring of effectiveness of the environmental mitigation measures during the operation phase will be done by the Environmental Management Department of JSWSL. A senior management level officer will periodically assess and monitor the implementation of mitigation measures, and will tackle the management bottlenecks of implementation of mitigation measures and environmental monitoring programme.
11.9 CONCLUSION
JSWSL’s proposal for Expansion of Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA and captive power Plant 1490 MW located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu shall serve the need for augmenting the overall production capacity of JSWSL’s steel plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA crude steel. This EIA study highlights that the judicious implementation of proposed Environmental Management Plan will ensure negligible negative impacts on the environment with direct and indirect positive development to the society due to the proposed project.
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12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
The EIA/EMP report for the proposed Expansion of JSW’s Integrated Steel Plant from 16 MTPA to 18 MTPA and captive power Plant 1490 MW Located at Vijayanagar Works, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka has been prepared by MECON Limited, a Public Sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
12.1 PROFILE OF EIA/EMP CONSULTANT
MECON Limited - a Government of India Enterprise Mini Ratna company under Ministry of Steel (established in 1959), is a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation in the country. MECON's corporate Office is at Ranchi and has branches at Bengaluru, New Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Burnpur, Vishakhapatnam, Bhilai, Durgapur, Rourkela, Bokaro, Mumbai etc. and also has its establishment at Lagos, Nigeria etc. MECON has till date completed ~5000 consultancy and EPC assignments covering wide range of field and services. The company is registered with International financial Institutions like World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), EBRD, ADB, UNIDO etc. MECON is the first engineering and consulting organization in the country to be accredited with ISO 9001 (now ISO 9001: 2000) by RWTUV of Germany.
There are about 36 specialized disciplines to cater to the various technical needs of the industries and infrastructural development. MECON's services include the whole range of work relating to setting up of industrial projects in the field of Environment, power, metallurgy and mining, ferrous and non-ferrous, chemicals/petrochemical and allied engineering complexes including specialized fields, such as, Defence Projects, mints/currency note presses. Services for Environmental engineering are provided to industries through MECON’s Environmental Engineering Division.
MECON entered the business of Environmental Consultancy during the mid 1980s i.e. at the inception of this field in India. MECON also set up its own environmental engineering laboratory to undertake micro-meteorological, air quality, water quality, noise levels, soil quality and soil quality monitoring. By the time the EIA Notification came into force, MECON had already prepared a number of Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan (EIA/EMP) reports for various industries covering Integrated Steel Plants, Thermal Power Plants, Mineral Beneficiation Plants, nuclear fuel processing complexes, Ship Recycling projects, open-cast / underground Mines (Iron ore, Manganese ore, copper ore, chromite, limestone, dolomite, coal, uranium ore), POL Pipelines & Terminals, Cement Plants etc. MECON is also called upon to perform the task of being a consultant-adviser to the Government of India and foreign governments on the technical front.
With this unique back up from independent specialized sections, MECON’s consultancy services in the field of Environmental Engineering & Management includes but not limited to Project Specific EIA/EMP study, Regional EIA Study, ISO:14000 Consultancy, Environmental Audit, Ground water contamination study, Preparation of industry specific norms for CPCB, ETP/STP/Tailing disposal (FR/DPR/DE/Turnkey execution), Socio-Economic study, Rehabilitation & Resettlement study, Environmental Baseline data generation, Environmentally compatible land use zoning, Air Pollution (Dust Suppression & Dust Extraction Systems) /Water Management, Ecological study (Terrestrial & Aquatic/Marine), Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant and Rainwater Harvesting. The Environmental Engineering section of MECON has provided services for more than 350 numbers of projects.
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Total manpower strength of MECON is about 1460. MECON’s Environmental Engineering Section is a multi-disciplinary group of about 25 engineers, specialists and scientists whose services are backed up by a sophisticated Environmental Engineering Laboratory.
MECON’s Environmental Engineering Section is well equipped with various computerized predictive tools required for carrying out environmental studies and participates regularly in inter laboratory quality assessment exercise conducted by CPCB.
Environmental division has a sophisticated environmental engineering laboratory equipped with modern state of the art apparatus/instruments for carrying out physico-chemical and biological analysis of environmental parameters. The equipment list is shown as Table 12.1.
Environmental Engineering laboratory of MECON is certified with BS OSHAS: 18001: 2007 with Occupational Health and safety management.
Table 12.1: List of Major Equipment at Environmental LaboratorySl. No. Name of instrument Make & Model Qty.
1 Automatic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) ECIL AAS-4141 12 MPAES Agilent Technologies, USA 1
3 Gas Chromatograph (GC) with TCD, FID, ECD & NPD detectors Thermo, Trace GC Ultra Thermo 1
4 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) Youglin-Koreas, YL 9100 1
5
Spectrophotometersa) UV-Visible - Spectrometer ECIL, UV5704SS 1b) UV-Visible - Spectrometer Thermofisher 1c) Photometer Systronic 5d) Spectrophotometer Hach DR-2000 1
6 Auto chemistry system with Ion selective electro for CN-, NH3, NO3- & F- Orion 960 1
7 TKN analyser with digester, scrubber, distiller and filtrator with auto titrator
Pellican make, models KJL08LR, Kjelovac-VA Kjelodist & Titroline 7000
1
8 Low volume/ Benzene sampler Ecotech, AAS 172 29 Mercury Analyser ECIL-MA5840 110 BOD analyser Oxi Top, WTW, Germany 211 COD Reactor Hach 112 Oil Analyser Infracal Wilks 113 Weighing Balance :
a) Micro balance Radwag, Poland, MYA 5.3Y 1b) Semi-micro balance Wenser, MAB120 2c) Macro-balance Mettler, AE-240 1
14 Flame Photometer AIML 115 Turbidity Meter Hach 116 Conductivity meter Hach 117 pH Meter Desk top type Lab India 218 Trinocular Research Microscope Wild LEITZ (Germany) 1
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Sl. No. Name of instrument Make & Model Qty.
19 B.O.D. Incubator SICO/Yorco/Fikarm Sc. 420 Laminar flow system YORCO 121 High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge Sorvall Instrument RC5C 122 Refrigerated Centrifuge Eltech 4100D 123 Gyratory shaker (Incubator cum shaker Vikaram Instruments 124 S.S. Water Distillation Unit - 125 Water double distillation unit (quartz) - 126 Autoclave SICO 227 a) Mechanical hot air oven (Air convention Type) ADCO 1
b) Drying oven SICO 228 Muffle furnace Lab Equip 129 Hot Plates Tempo 130 Magnetic Stirrer with hot plate SICO 331 Mechanical Shaker - 132 Heating mantle Hot Point (ACME Inst.) 633 S.S. water bath SENCO 134 Vacuum Pump PRECIVAC/ Axiva 240 Fume-chamber Modern Lab interio 141 Isokinetic stack sampler Vayu bodhan 242 Respirable Dist Sampler (RDS) Envirotech/Ecotech 7043 High Volume Air Sampler (HVS) Envirotech 844 Sound Level Meter
a) Sound Level Meter B & K Type 2221/Quest/ Casella 5b) Sound Level Meter with frequency analyser B & K Type 2231 1c) Sound Level Calibrator B & K/ Quest/ Casella 3
45 CO Analyser Ecotech, USA 146 Portable Generator sets Yamaha 947 PM 2.5 Fine Dist Sampler Polltech/Envirotech 2248 Automatic weather station Envirotech 549 Solid Phase Extration (SPL) Agilent Technologies, USA 150 Micro Wave Digestion System Milestone SYI, Italy 151 Multi Parameter Analyser (Electrode) pH,EC,DO Thermo Scientific 352 Turbidity Meter Thermo Scientific 153 Ultra Pure Water Purification System Merck 153 Deep Freezer Scien Tempo 154 Aquarium Local make 2
Table 12.2: List of Computer models for Environmental StudiesDeveloped in-house
Multisource Dispersion Model based on Gaussian ModelScreening Model to determine Max. GLC at most unfavorable meteorological conditionDetermination of Atmospheric stability
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Noise Propagation ModelSubsidence Model (Coal)Coastal Zone Dispersion ModelModel for preparation of Wind Rose
Procured USEPA approved models
Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST)CALPUFFAERMOD for Air Quality predictionIndustrial Point Source Complex Long Term (ISCLT)Multiple Point Source Model With Terrain Adjustments (MPTER)Fugitive Dust Model (FDM)Qual 2E River ModelCALINE – 3 (Highway Model)Complex Terrain Dispersion Model (CTDM PLUS)Groundwater Modeling System (GMS)Surface Water Modeling System (SMS)Watershed Modeling System (WMS)
Green Belt ModelPhast Model for Risk Assessment
12.2 STATUS OF ACCREDITATION
MECON Limited is accredited by QCI/NABET for preparing EIA/EMP reports in 17 sectors, including “Metallurgical Industries (ferrous & Non-Ferrous)” vide their certificate no. NABET/EIA/2023/RA 0195 dated 22.02.2021. This certificate is valid up to 09.02.2023. The 18 sectors for which MECON has been accredited are listed in Table 12.3).
Table 12.3: Details of sectors accorded to MECON under the QCI-NABET scheme for accreditation of EIA consultant organization
Sr. No.
Sector Number Name of the Sector CategoryAs per
MoEFCC Notification
As per NABET
Scheme1. 1 (a) (i) 1 Mining of minerals including Opencast /
Underground miningA
2. 1 (b) 2 Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production
A
3. 1 (c) 3 River valley, hydel, drainage and Irrigation projects A4. 1 (d) 4 Thermal Power Plants A5. 1 (e) 5 Nuclear power projects & processing of nuclear fuel A6. 2 (a) 6 Coal washeries A7. 2 (b) 7 Mineral beneficiation including pelletization A8. 3 (a) 8 Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non
ferrous) – both primary and secondaryA
9. 3 (b) 9 Cement Plants B10. 4 (b) 11 Coke Oven Plants B11. 6 (a) 27 Oil & gas transportation pipeline (crude and refinery
/ petrochemical products), passing through national parks / sanctuaries / coral reefs / ecologically sensitive areas including LNG terminal
A
12. 6 (b) 28 Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals B
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Sr. No.
Sector Number Name of the Sector CategoryAs per
MoEFCC Notification
As per NABET
Scheme(as per threshold planning quantity indicated in column 3 of schedule 2 & 3 of MSHIHC Rules 1998 amended 2000
13. 7 (b) 30 All ship breaking yards including ship breaking units A14. 7 (c) 31 Industrial estates / parks / complexes / areas export
processing Zones (EPZs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complexes
A
15. 7 (e) 33 Ports, harbours, jetties, marine terminals, break waters and dredging
A
16. 7 (f) 34 Highways, railways, transport terminals, mass rapid transport systems
A
17. 8 (a) 38 Buildings and construction projects B18. 8 (b) 39 Township and Area development projects B
MECON has also been accredited for functional areas. Details of the Functional Area Experts of MECON working in Environmental area are given in Table 12.4.
Table 12.4: Brief description of the Functional Area Experts of MECON Sr. No. Functional area code Functional Area Approved1. AP Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control 2. WP Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of Impacts 3. SHW Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management4. SE Socio-Economics5. EB Ecology and Biodiversity6. HG Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation7. GEO Geology8. SC Soil Conservation9. AQ Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & prediction10. NV Noise & Vibration11. LU Land Use12. RH Risk Assessment & hazard Management
All EIA coordinators and Functional area experts are in-house experts of MECON.
Baseline environmental data generation covering micro-meteorology, air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels were carried out by the Environmental Engineering laboratory of MECON Ltd., which is recognized by MoEFCC under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.