Someshwar Ispat Private Limited - Gujarat Pollution Control ...

Draft Environmental Impact

Assessment Report &

Environment Management Plan

for

proposed expansion of TMT Bars manufacturing

(from 12500 MT/month to 30000 MT/month)

at

Plot No. 246, 248 of Baliyasan Village and

Survey No. 549/p of Dholasan Village,

Tal. & Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat

of

Someshwar Ispat Private Limited

Project or Activity: 3(a), Category: B

[ToR Letter No. SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/3(a)/822/2018]

Study Period: January, 2019 to March, 2019

Prepared by

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.

(NABET Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0084; Valid till 23.12.2019)

424, Medicine Market, Paldi Cross Road,

Ahmedabad-380006, Gujarat

Email: [email protected]

(July, 2019)

mailto:[email protected]

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

Draft EIA report of Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. 1

Contents Particulars Page No.

Index 1

List of Tables 9

List of Figures 11

List of Annexures 12

Index Chapter 1 Introduction Page No.

1.1 Preface 1

1.2 Purpose of the Report 1

1.3 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 2

1.3.1 Identification of Project 2

1.3.2 Project Proponent 2

1.4 Brief Description of Project 3

1.4.1 Nature of the project 3

1.4.2 Salient features of the project 3

1.4.3 Size of the project 4

1.4.4 Location of the project 4

1.5 Applicable Environmental Regulatory framework 4

1.6 Scope of the Study 4

1.7 Compliance to Terms of Reference 5

1.8 Objectives of EIA 15

1.9 Methodology for EIA 15

1.10 Structure of EIA Report 16

Chapter 2 Project Description

2.1 Introduction 19

2.2 Type of Project 19

2.3 Justification of Proposed Expansion 20

2.4 Proposed Schedule for approval and Implementation 20

2.5 Location of the Project 20

2.6 Size or Magnitude of Operation 23

2.6.1 Land Breakup & Project Site Layout 23

2.6.2 Project Magnitude 26



2.7 Infrastructure Facilities 26

2.8 Description of Manufacturing process 27

2.8.1 Energy balance 29

2.9 Project Components 32

2.10 Input Requirements 32

2.11 Generation of Pollutants 35

2.11.1 Wastewater Generation 35

2.11.2 Air Pollution 36

2.11.3 Hazardous & Solid Waste generation 36

2.11.4 Noise 37

2.12 Pollution Control Strategy 37

2.12.1 Effluent Management 37

2.12.2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) 37

2.12.3 Air Pollution Control Measures 39

2.12.4 Hazardous & Solid Waste Management 41

2.12.5 Noise Pollution Control 41

2.13 Rain Water Harvesting 41

2.14 Green Belt Development 42

2.15 Occupational Health & Safety 42

Chapter 3 Description of the Environment

3.1 General 44

3.2 Study area 44

3.3 study Period 45

3.4 Source of Environmental Data Generation 45

3.5 Methodology 46

3.6 Valued Environmental Components (VECs) in EIA

Study

46

3.7 Land Environment 47

3.7.1 Land use pattern of the Study Area 47

3.7.2 Objective of Land use studies 49

3.7.3 Topography and Drainage 49

3.7.4 Seismicity of the area 49

3.8 Meteorology 49

3.8.1 Site specific micro-meteorological data 49

3.8.2 Wind Rose 50



3.9 Ambient Air Quality 51

3.9.1 Introduction 51

3.9.2 Design Network for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Stations

51

3.9.3 Reconnaissance 51

3.9.4 Parameters, Frequency and monitoring Methodology 52

3.9.5 Interpretation of the result 53

3.10 Water Environment 53

3.10.1 Hydrogeology of study area 53

3.10.2 Ground Water Resource 56

3.11 Water Quality 56


3.11.2 Sampling Frequency, Techniques & Methodology 57

3.11.3 Surface Water Quality (Primary data) 58

3.11.4 Ground Water Quality 58

3.11.5 Interpretation 58

3.11.6 Conclusion 59

3.12 Noise Environment 59

3.12.1 Instrument used for Sampling and Monitoring 59

3.12.2 Noise Quality Monitoring Locations 60

3.12.3 Ambient Noise Standards 60

3.12.4 Results 60

3.12.5 Conclusions 60

3.13 Soil Environment 61

3.13.1 Soil sampling locations 61

3.13.2 Methodology 61

3.13.3 Corollaries 62

3.13.4 Conclusions 63

3.14 Biological Environment 63

3.14.1 Period of the study 64

3.14.2 Study methodology 64

3.14.3 Floral species in the study area 64

3.14.4 Fauna in the study area 64

3.15 Socio Economic Environment 65

3.15.1 Objective of the study 65

3.15.2 Land use pattern and infrastructure 65



3.15.3 Demographic and Socio-Economic Environment 66

3.15.4 Living Standard and Infrastructure 66

Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation

Measures

4.1 General 103

4.2 Identification of Environmental Attributes 104

4.3 Impact on Topography 104

4.4 Air Environment 104

4.4.1 Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling of stack 106

4.4.2 Micrometeorology 107

4.4.3 Input data 108

4.4.4 Receptor Network 108

4.4.5 Output of model (24-hourly GLCs) 108

4.4.6 Incremental & cumulative concentration of pollutants 108

4.4.7 Conclusion 108

4.5 Impact on Water Environment 109

4.6 Impact on Noise Environment 110

4.7 Impact on Land Environment 111

4.8 Impact on Biological Environment 112

4.9 Impact on Socio-Economic Environment 113

4.10 Impact on Occupational Health & Safety 114

4.11 Traffic load calculation 115

Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 Prologue 124

5.2 Site Alternative 124

5.3 Analysis of Technology 124

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.1 Prelude 125

6.2 Post Project Environment Monitoring Program 125

6.3 Objective of Monitoring Plan 125

6.4 Schedules for Environment monitoring 126

6.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 126

Chapter 7 Additional Studies

(A) Risk Assessment 129

7.1 Introduction 129

7.1.1 Scope of Study 129



7.1.2 Study Objective 130

7.2 Hazardous Identification 130

7.3 Methodology, Approach and Damage Criteria for Risk Assessment

131

7.4 Occupational Health and First Aid Measures 131

7.4.1 Physical Hazards 132

7.4.2 Heat and Hot Liquid 133

7.4.3 Heat Stress 133

7.4.4 Respiratory Hazards 137

7.4.5 Dust and Gas 137

7.4.6 Electrical Hazards 138

7.4.7 Noise 138

7.4.8 Fire & Explosion Hazards 138

7.5 General Safety Precautions & Occupational Health 138

7.6 Risk Reduction Measures 139

7.6.1 General Working Conditions 140

7.6.2 Safe Operating Procedures 141

7.6.3 Work Permit System 141

7.6.4 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPEs) 141

7.6.5 Emergency Preparedness 141

7.6.6 Static Electricity 141

7.6.7 Access 142

7.6.8 Material Handling 142

7.6.9 Communication System 142

7.6.10 First Aid Facilities 142

7.6.11 Accident Reporting, Investigation and Analysis 142

7.6.12 Safety Inspections 142

7.6.13 Safe Operating Procedures 142

7.7 Do’s and Don’ts of Preventive Maintenance 143

7.8 Disaster Management Plan (DMP) 143

7.8.1 Objectives 143

7.8.2 Elements of On-Site Emergency Plan 144

7.8.3 Organization 144

7.8.4 Duty Allocation 144

7.9 Industrial Hazards and Safety 146

7.9.1 Hazard Identification 146



7.10 On-site Management Plan 146

7.10.1 Objectives, Scope and Contents of On-Site

Emergency Plan

146

7.10.2 Scope of Onsite Emergency Plan 147

7.10.3 Emergency 148

7.10.4 Methodology 148

7.10.5 Structure of Emergency Management 149

7.10.6 Infrastructure at Emergency Control Centre 149

7.10.7 Assembly Point 150

7.10.8 Emergency Management Training 151

7.10.9 Mock Drills 151

7.10.10 Proposed Communication System 151

7.10.11 Emergency Medical Facilities 152

7.11 Off Site Emergency Plan 152

(B) Public Consultation 154

(C) Social Impact Assessment 154

Chapter 8 Project Benefits


8.2 Improvement in Physical Infrastructure 160

8.3 Improvement in Social Infrastructure 160

8.4 Employment Potential 161

8.5 Other Tangible Benefits 161

Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 162

Chapter 10 Environment Management Plan


10.2 Objective of Environment Management Plan 163

10.3 Components of EMP 164

10.3.1 Environmental Management systems (EMS) 164

10.4 Environmental Management during construction

phase

165

10.5 Environmental management during Operational phase 166

10.5.1 Air Environment 166

10.5.1.1 Source of air pollution and control measures 166

10.5.2 Water Environment 168

10.5.2.1 Details of Sewage treatment Plant (STP) 168

10.5.3 Hazardous/solid Waste Management 169



10.5.4 Noise Environment 170

10.5.5 Greenbelt Development Plan 171

10.5.6 Resource Conservation/Waste Minimization, recycling, Reuse and Cleaner Production Option

174

10.5.7 Energy Conservation Programme 174

10.5.8 Occupational Health & Safety Plan 175

10.5.8.1 Personal Protective Equipment 177

10.5.8.2 Plans for Periodic medical checkup 177

10.6 Post-Project Environmental Monitoring 178

10.6.1 Details of work place Air Quality Monitoring plan 179

10.7 Environment Management Budget Allocation 179

10.8 Environmental Management Cell 180

10.8.1 Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Management Cell

181

10.8.2 Reporting system of Non-Compliances/ Violations of Environmental Norms

181

10.8.3 Framework for Continual Improvement of Environmental Performance of Organization

182

10.9 Environment Policy 182

10.10 Corporate Environment Responsibility 183

Chapter 11 Summary & Conclusion

11.1 Project Description 184


11.1.2 Project location & Environment Sensitivity 184

11.1.3 Salient Features of the Project 185

11.1.4 Investment of the project 185

11.1.5 List of product 185

11.2 Description of Environment 185

11.2.1 Baseline Environmental study 185

11.2.2 Air Environment 186

11.2.3 Water Environment 187

11.2.4 Noise Environment 188

11.2.5 Soil Quality 189

11.2.6 Biological Environment 189

11.2.7 Socio-Economic Environment 189

11.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Measures

189

11.3.1 Impacts on Air Environment & Mitigation measures 189

11.3.2 Impacts on Water Environment & Mitigation measures 190



11.3.3 Impacts on Noise quality & Mitigation measures 190

11.3.4 Impacts on Soil & Mitigation measures 191

11.3.5 Impacts on Socio Economy & Mitigation measures 191

11.3.6 Impact on Ecology 191

11.4 Environment Monitoring Programme 191

11.5 Additional Studies 192

11.5.1 Risk Assessment 192

11.6 Project Benefits 192

11.7 Environmental Management Plan 192

11.8 Conclusion 194

Chapter-12 Disclosure of Consultant engaged

12.1 Preface 196

12.2 Details of EIA Consultant Organization 196



List of Tables

Table

No.

Name Page No.

1.1 Salient features of the project 3

1.2 List of Products 4

2.1 Boundary coordinates of the site 22

2.2 Land breakup of the area 23

2.3 Production Capacity 26

2.4 Infrastructure Facilities 26

2.5 Technical Specification of Induction Furnace 30

2.6 Raw material requirement 32

2.7 Characteristics of MS scrap 33

2.8 Break up of water consumption& wastewater generation 34

2.9 Utility details 35

2.10 Details of Stack 36

2.11 Performance of stacks 36

2.12 Details of Hazardous/Solid waste Generation and Disposal 37

2.13 Details of STP unit with its H.R.T. 38

2.14 Characteristics of wastewater 39

2.15 Technical specification of Bag filter(APCM) 39

2.16 Technical specification of Spark Arrestor for induction

furnace

40

3.1 Environmental setting of the study area 45

3.2 Land use statistics work out based on satellite imaginary 48

3.3 Monitoring Methodology of Meteorological Data 50

3.4 Meteorological Data for the Monitoring Period 50

3.5 Methodology of Ambient Air Monitoring 52

3.6 Monitored Parameters and Frequency of Sampling 52

3.7 Sampling locations with source & date of sampling 57

3.8 Monitoring Methodology of Noise 60

3.9 Location of Soil Sampling 61

3.10 Methodology of Soil Sample Analysis 62

3.11 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations 68

3.12 Ambient Air Quality Status 69

3.13 Ambient Air Quality Status (PM10) 70



3.14 Ambient Air Quality Status (PM2.5) 71

3.15 Ambient Air Quality Status (SO2) 72

3.16 Ambient Air Quality Status (NOx) 73

3.17 Ambient Air Quality Status (CO, HC & VOC) 74

3.18 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 75

3.19 Results of Ground water Quality in the Study Area 76

3.20 Results of Surface water Quality in the Study Area 77

3.21 Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water 78

3.22 Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 79

3.23 Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to Noise 79

3.24 Soil Analysis of Study area 80

3.25 Floral Diversity 81

3.26 Faunal Biodiversity 85

3.27 Traffic Survey 87

3.28 Land Use Pattern 88

3.29 Summary of Socio-Economic Status of study area

(Demography)

90

3.30 Summary of Socio-Economic Status of study area

(Amenities)

92

4.1 Estimated emission quality 116

4.2 Cumulative Concentrations at various locations 117

4.3 The 24-hourly average GLC Concentration Values for SPM 118

4.4 The 24-hourly average GLC Concentration Values for SO2 119

4.5 The 24-hourly average GLC Concentration Values for NOx 120

6.1 Monitoring schedule for Environmental parameters 128

6.2 Budget for implementation of Environmental Monitoring

Plan

128

7.1 Preliminary Hazard 130

7.2 Organization Chart 144

7.3 Detailed expenditure for CER activities 159

10.1 Details of STP unit with its H.R.T. 169

10.2 Characteristics of wastewater 169

10.3 List of PPEs 177

10.4 Environment Monitoring Plan 179

10.5 Budget Allocation for Environment Management 180

10.6 Detailed expenditure for CER activities 183



List of Figures

Figure No.

Name Page No.

2.1 Location of the project site 21

2.2 Google map of 10 km radius 22

2.3 Image showing all boundary coordinates of the site 22

2.4 Project site Layout 24

2.5 Diagram of Induction Furnace 31

2.6 Diagram of Reheating Furnace 31

2.7 Water Balance Diagram 35

2.8 APCM of Induction Furnace 40

3.1 Land use map 48

3.2 Graphical representation of Ambient Air quality 69

3.3 Graphical representation for PM10 70

3.4 Graphical representation for PM2.5 71

3.5 Graphical representation for SO2 72

3.6 Graphical representation for NOX 73

3.7 Location of AAQM station 97

3.8 Wind Rose Diagram 98

3.9 Water sampling Locations 99

3.10 Noise monitoring Locations 100

3.11 Soil Sampling Locations 101

3.12 Toposheet of location with site location map of 10 km

radius (1:50,000 scale)

102

4.1 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for SPM 121

4.2 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for SO2 122

4.3 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for NOx 123

10.1 Structure of Environmental Management Cell 181



List of Annexures

Annexure No. Annexure Name Page No.

Annexure-I Land documents (copy of 7 x 12 & NA order) 200

Annexure-II Undertaking from project proponent 211

Annexure-III Permission of GWSSB for water supply 212

Annexure-IV Copy of Environment Clearance 213

Annexure-V Certified Compliance Report of Existing EC issued

by RO, MoEF&CC - Bhopal

218

Annexure-VI Legal actions/Closure directions/SCN issued by

GPCB and its compliance

243

Annexure-VII Copy of CC&A & its compliance 247

Annexure-VIII NABET-QCI Certificate 255

Annexure-IX Undertaking from Consultant 256

Annexure-X Copy of Terms of Reference (TOR) 257


EIA Report of Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. 1

Chapter-1

Introduction

1.1 PREFACE

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the

possible impacts that a proposed expansion project may have on the

environment - consisting of the environmental, social and economic

aspects. It is an assessment and management tool that evaluates the

possible impacts, positive or negative on the environment. EIA

systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the

project and ensures that these effects are taken into account during

project design. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision

makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts when deciding to

proceed with a project. In India, Ministry of Environment and Forests has

defined elaborated “Environmental Clearance (EC)” framework along with

requirements for preparing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 (Environmental Impact

Assessment Notification, 2006) for establishing/expanding and industry/

development projects.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Industrialization and infrastructure development have increased economic

growth and improved living standards of people in India. However,

development has led to rapid consumption of natural resources and

increased emissions of waste. To control the pollution from industrial

activity, Government has framed regulations which are governed by

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in India.

Environment Impact analysis is mandatory as per the Environment

Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi

dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendment; for setting

up a new projects or activities, or expansion or modernization of existing

projects or activities based on their potential environmental impacts as

indicated in the Schedule to the notification, being undertaken in any part

of India, unless prior environmental clearance has been accorded.



Proposed project of Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. falls under 3(a)

Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 “Metallurgical industries (ferrous &

non-ferrous) – Secondary metallurgical processing industry” and is of “B”

Category. Therefore, unit requires prior Environmental Clearance before

commencement of expansion activity at site. Online application was

submitted on 05/05/2018 along with Form-I to SEIAA. The SEAC, Gujarat

vide their letter dated 24/07/2018 had recommended to the SEIAA,

Gujarat, to grant the Terms of Reference for the project based on its

meeting held on 23/05/2018. The present report is based on the Terms

of Reference (TOR) No. SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/3(a)/822/2018 issued on

31/07/2018 by the SEIAA under the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006.

EIA Consultant

In view of the above, legal aspect and monitoring work has been carried

out for all the environmental attributes by M/s. San Envirotech Pvt.

Ltd. (SEPL), Ahmedabad. SEPL is accredited as Category-A organization

under the QCI-NABET Scheme for accreditation of EIA consultant

Organizations: Version 3 for preparing EIA-EMP reports in 10 sectors.

1.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

1.3.1 Identification of project

As per the EIA Notification, 2006 and amendment thereof; proposed

manufacturing activity is covered under 3(a) category- Metallurgical

industries (ferrous & non-ferrous) – Secondary metallurgical processing

industry.

1.3.2 Project proponent

Mr. Yogesh Patel

Mr. Yogesh Patel, B.E. Civil having 17 year experience in construction and

Steel industries. He is having immense experience in the iron and steel

industry since last 10 years. He initiated production and marketing of TMT

bars products. He possesses excellent knowledge of iron and steel market

and looks after purchasing and marketing of the business.

Mr. Maulik Patel

Mr. Maulik Patel, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. He possesses 7 years of

experience in the industry. He handles all production, administration and

finance related matters of the group.



Mr. Maukesh C. Patel

Mr. Mukesh C. Patel, is commerce graduate with more than 17 years of

experience of management, marketing and accounting activities. He is

looking after administration and finance related matters of the group.

1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

1.4.1 Nature of project:

The unit is engaged in manufacturing of TMT Bars. Now, looking to the

market demand, unit proposes to expand existing production of MS TMT

bars from 12500 MTPM to 30000 MTPM along with additional production

of Ingot/Billets with capacity of 30000 MTPM by installing melting process

through induction furnace. There will be no w/w generation form process.

Only cooling bleed off from cooling tower, which will be used for TMT

treatment and slag cooling.

1.4.2 Salient features of the project:

Salient features of the project and list of products are given in Table 1.1

and Table 1.2, respectively.

Table 1.1 Salient Features of the Project

Name of the Project Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd

Project cost (Expansion) Rs. 35.0 Crores

Production capacity TMT Bars-30000 MTPM

Manpower requirement About 150 persons

Location

Plot No. 246 & 248, Survey No. 549/p

Village Baliyasan & Dholasan

Taluka & Dist. Mehsana

Area 38129 m2

Coordinates 23°27'55.72"N

72°23'43.81"E

Nearest

Village Baliyasan – 0.8 km

City /Town Mehsana-12.5 km

Water Body Linch pond around 3.9 km

State Highway SH 41- 0.275 km

Railway Station Baliyasan about 0.8 km Mehsana about 13.5 km

Air Port Ahmedabad about 49.0 km

National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary

None, within 10 km radius

Note: Aerial distances are given in above table.



1.4.3 Size of the project:

Production details with capacity are given in table below:

Table 1.2 List of Products

Sr.

No.

Name of Product Quantity (MTPM)

Existing Proposed Total

1 TMT Bars 12500 17500 30000

2 Ingot/Billets/Melting process 0.0 30000 30000

1.4.4 Location of the project:

The unit is located at Plot No. 248, Vill: Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana,

Gujarat. The geographical co-ordinates of the site are 23°27'55.72"N

Latitude and 72°23'43.81"E Longitude. The Google map of project site is

given in Figure 2.2.

1.5 APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The proposed expansion project will abide and function under the purview

of the following Rules, Acts & Regulations which are formulated by Govt.

of India to protect the environment & development in a sustainable way.

The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986

Environmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14th September

2006 and subsequent amendments

The Hazardous & Other Waste (Management and Transboundary

Movement) Rules, 2016

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

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

amendments

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of the EIA study is based on the guideline provided by

MoEF&CC, Government of India for structure of Environmental Impact

Assessment document. The scope of the study broadly includes:

Field sampling of environmental attributes at various representative

locations in the study area to establish the baseline status,



Collection & compilation of secondary data including socio-economic

data,

Identification, assessment and evaluation of the beneficial and adverse

impacts on surrounding environment due to proposed expansion

project activities considering the existing baseline status along with

compilation of other information,

Analysis of project proposal and data analysis,

Assessment of pollution potential due to the project,

Prediction of the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area,

Evaluation of the predicted impacts on various environmental

attributes by using scientifically developed and widely accepted

models,

Identification and assessment of risks associated with the proposed

expansion project and their appropriate management through proper

Risk Assessment (RA) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP), and

Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and

Identification of critical environmental attributes required to be

monitored during the project execution and post project.

The scope also includes all the conditions outlined in the TOR issued by

SEIAA and the compliance to the TOR is given below.

1.7 COMPLIANCE TO TERMS OF REFERENCE

Based on the documents submitted, Terms of Reference (ToR) was issued

by SEIAA, on 31.07.2018 vide letter no. SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/3(a)/

822/2018 and directed to prepare detailed EIA/EMP including ToR.

Points of ToR with its compliance is given in table below:

Sr.

No.

TOR Points Compliance

1. A tabular chart with index for point-wise

compliance of below mentioned TORs.

Done

2. Executive summary of the project -

giving a prima facie idea of the

objectives of the proposal, use of

resources, justification, etc. In addition,

it should provide a compilation of EIA

report, including EMP and the post-

project monitoring plan in brief.

Attached as Chapter-11.



3. Justification for selecting the proposed

product and unit size.

Refer Chapter-2, Section 2.3,

Page no. 20.

4. Land requirement for the project

including its break up for various

purposes, its availability and

optimization.

Land breakup is given in

Chapter-2, Section 2.6.1,

Table 2.2, Page no. 23.

5. Land possession documents. Copy of NA

order showing permission to use the

project land for industrial purpose. If

located in GIDC, copy of plot holding

certificate obtained from GIDC

Authority.

Attached as Annexure-I

(Page no. 200).

6. Exact details about infrastructural

facilities, plant machineries etc.

required for the proposed project.

Details are given in Chapter-2,

Section 2.7, Table 2.4, Page

no. 26.

7. Demarcation of proposed project

activities in layout Plan.

Layout Plan is given in

Chapter-2, Figure 2.4, Page

no. 24 & 25.

8. Present land use pattern within 10 km

radius from the project boundary based

on satellite imagery.

Land use map is given in

Chapter-3, Figure 3.1, Page

no. 48.

9. Provision of separate entry & exit and

undertaking for the same. Provision of

adequate margin all-round the

periphery for easy unobstructed

movement of fire tender without

reversing.

Undertaking is enclosed as

Annexure-II (Page no.

211).

Plant layout of the unit is

given in figure 2.4; Page no.

24 & 25 of Chapter-2.

10. Technical details of Induction Furnaces

including its cooling and inter locking

systems along withdrawing of the

induction furnace. Details of Air

Pollution Control Measures proposed for

Induction Furnace along with its

adequacy. Details of specific measures

to ensure that emission from the

Induction Furnace will not escape from

the furnace in form of fugitive emission

bypassing the air pollution control

system.

Technical specification of

induction furnace is given in

Table 2.5, Page no. 30 of

Chapter-2. Drawing of the

induction furnace is given in

Figure 2.5, Page no. 31.

Unit will purchase/design

APCM with due consideration

of its adequacy. Technical

specification of Bag filter &

Spark Arrestor is given in

Table 2.15 & 2.16, Page no.

39 & 40 respectively. APCM

drawing of Induction Furnace

is given in Figure 2.8, Page no.

40.

To control the fugitive

emission at the charging point

of furnace, top & side suction

hood will be installed.



11. Complete process flow diagram

describing each unit, its processes and

operations along with material and

energy inputs & outputs (material and

energy balance). (1) Details of Iron and

steel making plant describing details on

design and manufacturing process for

all the units. (2) Details on blast

furnace/open hearth furnace/basic

oxygen furnace/ladle refining, casting

and rolling plants etc.

Complete Process description

with flow diagram and material

balance of raw materials and

products is given in Chapter-2,

Section 2.8, Page no. 27.

Energy balance is given in

Section 2.8.1, Page no. 29 of

Chapter-2.

12. Characteristics of raw material (scrap)

to be purchased as a raw material in

terms of presence of foreign material

like plastic, rubber, dirt, oily residues,

paint etc. Details of scrap cleaning

/sorting process, if any to be carried

out, for removal of foreign materials.

Typical quality of MS Scrap is

given in Table 2.7, Page no.

33 of Chapter-2.

MS Scrap is purchased in

purely metallic form free from

any foreign materials like

plastic, rubber, dirt, paints etc.

Quality check/sorting process

is given in sec. 2.10(c), Page

no. 33 of Chapter-2.

13. Details of proposed source-specific

pollution control schemes and

equipments to meet the national

standards.

Unit will install APCM like

Spark Arrestor to protect bags

and bag filter to control

particulates to meet emission

standards of CPCB.

Technical specification of Bag

filter & spark & arrestor is

given in Table 2.15 & 2.16,

Page no. 39 & 40 respectively.

14. Details on requirement of raw

materials, its source and storage at the

plant. Also, an agreement for the

supply of the iron ore for the proposed

plant.

Raw material requirement, its

source and storage details are

given in Chapter-2, Table 2.6,

Page no. 32.

Unit is not going to use iron

ore hence agreement is not

required to submit.

15. Assessment of source of the water

supply with adequacy of the same to

meet with the requirements for the

project expansion. Permission from

concern Authority.

Quantity of water requirement

is given in Table 2.8, Page no.

34.

Source of water supply is

through Gujarat Water Supply

and Sewerage Board

(GWSSB). Copy of permission

letter is attached as

Annexure-III (Page no.

212).

https://www.gwssb.gujarat.gov.in/





16. Detailed water balance (including

reuse-recycle, evaporation if any).

Water balance diagram is

given in Chpater-2, Figure 2.7,

Page no. 35.

17. Specific measures proposed to conserve

water and plans for the future in this

regard.

It is given in Chpater-10,

Section 10.5.2, Page no. 168.

18. Detailed cleaner production measures

like energy efficiency in the furnaces to

reduce emissions if possible in the

proposed project & commitment of the

management on futuristic development

/implementation for the same.

Air pollution is due to charging

and melting process of scrap

and for that unit has installed

suction hood connected with

APCM. Unit will proposed to

install induction furnace with

high energy efficient melting

process. Thus, it will help to

save energy, which is part of

cleaner production. However,

any new development come in

market for better fuel

efficiency, PP will definitely

adopt the same.

19. Explore the possibility of reuse/recycle

and other Cleaner production options

for reduction of wastes.

Reduce the water

consumption by way of

reuse cooling bleed off for

TMT treatment and slag

cooling.

Generated metal scrap will

be 100% recycled.

Energy efficient induction

furnace will be used for

minimize electricity

consumption.

20. Generation, characteristics and mode of

disposal of wastewater in existing and

proposed scenarios. Details of the

wastewater treatment facilities, if any

proposed, including its capacity, size of

each unit, retention time and other

technical parameters along with

adequacy and efficacy report. Action

plan for Zero Liquid Discharge concept.

Source of industrial w/w

generation will be from cooling

tower bleed off only, which will

be directly utilized for TMT

treatment, dust suppression

and slag cooling. Thus, unit

will achieve Zero Liquid

Discharge (ZLD).

Generated sewage will be

treated in STP and utilize for

greenbelt development.

Details of STP is given in

Section 2.12.2, Page no. 37,

STP unit details are given in

Table 2.13, Page no. 38 and

characteristics of treated



sewage is given in Table 2.14,

Page no. 39.

21. One season Site-specific micro-

meteorological data using temperature,

relative humidity, hourly wind speed

and direction and rainfall should be

incorporated.

Details are covered under

Section 3.8, Page no. 49 of

Chapter-3.

22. Anticipated environmental impacts due

to the proposed project/production may

be evaluated for significance and based

on corresponding likely impacts VECs

(Valued Environmental Components)

may be identified. Baseline studies may

be conducted within the study area of

10 km for all the concerned/identified

VECs and likely impacts will have to be

assessed for their magnitude in order to

identify mitigation measures.

Anticipated environment

impacts due to the proposed

projects are covered under

Chapter-4 namely Section 4.3

to 4.11, Page no. 104 to 115.

Pls. refer Section 3.6, Page no.

46 for VECs.

Baseline studies are given

under Section 3.7 to 3.15 of

Chapter-3 from Page no. 47 to

65.

23. One complete season base line ambient

air quality data (except monsoon) to be

given along with the dates of

monitoring. The parameters to be

covered shall be in accordance with the

revised National Ambient Air Quality

Standards as well as project specific

parameters. Locations of the monitoring

stations should be so decided so as to

take into consideration the pre-

dominant downwind direction,

population zone and sensitive receptors.

There should be at least one monitoring

station in the upwind direction. There

should be at least one monitoring

station in the pre dominant downwind

direction at a location where maximum

ground level concentration is likely to

occur.

One season complete baseline

monitoring of ambient air

quality is given in Chapter-3,

Section 3.9, Page no. 51 to

53. Results are tabulated in

Table 3.11 to 3.17 from Page

no. 68 to 74.

Locations of AAQM monitoring

are given in Table 3.11, Page

no. 68.

24. Modeling indicating the likely impact on

ambient air quality due to proposed

activities. The details of model used and

input parameters used for modeling

should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on location

map clearly indicating the location of

sensitive receptors, if any, and the

habitation. The wind rose showing pre-

dominant wind direction should also be

Impact on air due to proposed

activity is calculated by ISCST-

3 model.

Input parameters are covered

under Section 4.4.3, Page no.

108 of Chapter-4 and also


116.

Cumulative impact on air

quality is given in Table 4.2,



indicated on the map. Impact due to

vehicular movement shall also be

included into the prediction using

suitable model. Results of Air dispersion

mode ling should be superimposed on

Google map/geographical area map.

Page no. 117.

Wind rose diagram is given in

Figure 3.8, Page no. 98.

Air quality contour

superimposed on location map

is given in figure 4.1 to 4.3,

Page no. 121 to 123.

25. Specific details of (i) Details of the

furnaces & utilities required (ii) Type

and quantity off fuel to be used in each

furnace and utility (iii) Gaseous

emission from each furnace and utility

(iv) Air pollution Control Measures along

with its adequacy to achieve the GPCB

Norms (v) Flue gas emission rate from

each utility (vi) List the sources of

fugitive emission from the unit along

with its quantification and proposed

measures to control it.

(i) Details of furnace are given

in Table 2.5, Page no. 30.

Details of utility required are


26.

(ii) Type & qty. of fuel used is

given in Section 2.10 (b), Page

no. 32 & Table 2.10, Page no.

36.

(iii) & (iv) Details of gaseous

emission from furnace and

utility and its APCM are given

in Table 2.10, Page no. 36.

(v) Flue gas emission rate is


36.

(vi) Source of fugitive

emission and its mitigation

measures are given in Section

10.5.1.1, Page no. 167.

26. Details regarding D.G. sets including its

capacities, location, fuel consumption &

storage and acoustic measures to abate

noise pollution.

D.G Set including its capacity,

fuel consumption is given in

Chapter-2, Table 2.10, Page

no. 36. Acoustic enclosure will

be provided to the D.G Set.

27. Baseline status of the noise

environment, impact of noise on

present environment due to the project

and proposed measures for noise

reduction including engineering

controls.

Baseline noise monitoring is

given in Chapter-3, Section

3.12; Page no. 59. Noise

monitoring results are given in

Table 3.22, Page no. 79.

Impact on noise environment

is given in Chapter-4, Section

4.6, Page no. 110.

Proposed measures for noise

control are given in Chapter-

10, Section 10.5.4, Page no.

170.

28. Details of generation and management

of the hazardous wastes/Solid wastes to

be generated from the project stating

Details of hazardous & non-

hazardous wastes generation

and disposal are given in



detail of storage area for each type of

waste, its handling and its disposal.

Details of slag generation, its quality

and method of disposal/reuse in various

applications. How spillages/leakages of

used oil shall be managed.

Chapter-2, Table 2.12, Page

no. 37.

Hazardous and non-hazardous

waste management is given in


Used oil will be stored on

impervious platform having

dyke wall facility to control any

spillages/leakages.

29. A detailed EMP including the protection

and mitigation measures for the

impacts on human health and

environment as well as detailed

monitoring plan. The EMP should also

include the concept of waste-

minimization, recycle/reuse/recover

techniques, energy conservation, and

natural resource conservation. Total

capital cost and recurring cost/annum

earmarked for environment pollution

control measures. Environmental

management cell proposed for

implementation and monitoring of EMP.

Detailed EMP with budget is

given in describe in Chapter-

10, Page no. 163 to 183.

EMP includes mitigation

measures to be proposed

against impacts on human

health and environment, EMS

cost as well as post-project

monitoring plan.

Monitoring programme is


Page no. 128.

Pls. refer Section 10.5.6, Page

no. 174 for Waste

Minimization, Recycling, reuse

option.

Total capital cost and recurring

cost/annum earmarked for

environment pollution control

measures is given in Table

10.5, Page no. 180.

30. Environment Management Cell equipped

with laboratory and qualified

environment engineer shall be

established.

Details of Environment

Management Cell (EMC) &

Hierarchical Structure of EMC

are given in Section 10.8,

Page no. 180 & Figure 10.1,

Page no. 181.

Unit has set up proper EMC

and the monitoring work done

through third party outside

agency.

31. Occupational health impacts on the

workers and mitigation measures

proposed to avoid the human health

hazards along with the personal

protective equipment to be provided to

the workers. Detailed work area

Occupational Health & Safety

Plan is given in Section 10.5.8,

Page no. 175.

Work area monitoring plan is


Page no. 128.



monitoring plan. Plan for periodic

medical examinations of the workers

exposed.

Plans for periodic medical

checkup of the workers are

given in Section 10.5.8.2;

page no. 177 of Chapter-10.

32. Detailed work area monitoring plan.

Details of activity wise hazards, likely

heat stress to the workers, radiation

heat level in and around the furnaces,

measures proposed for reduction of

heat stress around furnaces and for

safe handling of the molten metal

considering the provision of the Gujarat

Factories Rules. Details of automated

systems to be provided to avoid manual

handling/conveyance of materials.

Work area monitoring plan is


Page no. 128.

Pls. refer Section 7.4.3, Page

no. 133 for details of heat

stress.

Magnetic lifter of scrap

through overhead conveyer

controlled by remote control

cabin is already in the plan to

avoid manual handling of

scrap.

33. Detailed risk assessment report

including identification of the most

hazardous activity, its sub activity,

prediction of the worst-case scenario

and maximum credible accident

scenario along with damage distances

and preparedness plan to combat such

situation and risk mitigation measures.

Detailed risk assessment is

given in Chapter-7, Page no.

128 to 158.

In the absence of any huge

handling of toxic and

hazardous explosive

chemicals, prediction of the

worst case scenario and

maximum credible accident

scenario along with damage

distances is not done.

34. Details of firefighting system including

provision for flame detectors,

temperature actuated heat detectors

with alarms, automatic sprinkler

system, location of fire water tanks &

capacity, separate power system for

firefighting, details of qualified and

trained fire personnel & their job

specifications, nearest fire station &

time required to reach the proposed

site. Submit line diagram of the fire

hydrant network.

No flammable material/

chemicals are stored in

premises. However, unit has

provided 12 nos. of Dry

Chemical Powder type fire

extinguishers with capacity of

25 kg and 5 nos. of CO2 type

extinguishers with capacity of

5 kg each.

Nearest fire station is at

Mehsana. It is about 11.5 km

from the project site and takes

around 15 minutes to reach

the site in case of any

emergency.

35. Provision of qualified industrial

hygienist, safety officer, factory medical officer employed for hazardous

processes and monitoring of the occupational injury to workers as well as impact on the workers.

Safety officer will be available

in general shift.

Part time Industrial hygienist

& factory medical officer is

appointed by the unit.



36. Impact of the transportation of raw

materials and finished product on the

transport system should be assessed

and provided.

Impact of transportation of

raw materials and products

are given in Chapter-4,

Section 4.11, Page no. 115.

37. Details of possibility of occupational

health hazards from the manufacturing

activities and proposed measures to

prevent it.

Occupational health hazards

and mitigation measures are

given in Section 10.5.8, Page

no. 175.

38. Ambient temperature in the work zone

and distance of the workers from the

furnaces. Details of likely heat stress to

the workers involved in the

manufacturing process. Radiation heat

level in & around the furnace,

monitoring and mitigation measures for

the same including barricading, if any to

be provided.

Occupation safety aspect of

heat stress impact including

ambient temperature in the

work zone and distance of the

workers from furnace is given

in Section 7.4.3, Page no.

133.

Precautionary measures are

given in last paragraph of


39. Details of personal protective

equipments to be provided to the

workers. Plan for periodic medical

examinations of the workers.

List of Personal Protective

Equipments (PPEs) are given

in Section 10.5.8.1 & Table

10.3, Page no. 177.

Plans for periodic medical

check-up of workers are given

in Section 10.5.8.2, Page no.

177.

40. Details of first-aid /occupational health

center and arrangement of ambulance

van provided for injured workers.

First aid facility is already

provided at plant site. Primary

Health Centre of Baliyasan is

very near to the project site.

41. Detailed work zone environment

monitoring plan. Details of equipment/

instrument to measure record and

analyze workplace exposure including

air quality, noise, vibration, heat stress,

ventilation, illumination etc.

Work zone monitoring plan is


128.

Mentioned all the facility for

environmental monitoring is

outsourced by competent

agency approved by concerned

regulatory authority.

42. Provision of qualified industrial

hygienist, safety officer, factory medical

officer employed for hazardous

operations and monitoring of the

occupational injury to workers as well

as impact on the workers.

Safety officer will be available

in general shift.

Part time Industrial hygienist

& factory medical officer will

be appointed by the unit.

Annul periodic medical

checkup will be done for all

employees.



Details of health impact on

workers are given in Section

10.5.8, Page no. 175.

43. A tabular chart for the issues raised and

addressed during public hearing/

consultation and commitment of the

project proponent on the same should

be provided. An action plan to address

the issues raised during public hearing

and the necessary allocation of funds

for the same should be provided.

Public hearing is not done yet.

Draft EIA/EMP report is

submitted to GPCB for

conducting public hearing.

Tabular chart for the issues

raised and addressed during

public hearing will be

incorporated in final EIA

report.

44. Details of five year greenbelt

development program including annual

budget, types & number of trees to be

planted, area under greenbelt

development [with map], budgetary

outlay; along with commitment of the

management to carry out the tree

plantation activities outside the

premises at appropriate places in

surrounding area.

Greenbelt development plan is


10.5.5, Page no. 171.

Management is committed to

develop greenbelt as per the

requirement as well as

additional outside the

premises.

45. Undertaking from the management

regarding maximum employment to the

local people.

Undertaking is enclosed as


211).

46. Submit checklist in the form of Do’s &

Don’ts of preventive maintenance,

strengthening of HSE, mfg. utility staff

for safety related measures.

Summary of Do’s & Don’ts is


7.7, Page no. 143.

47. Proposal for socio economic upliftment

activities along with time bound action

plan and cost should be included.

Detailed socio-economic

development activities with

budgetary provision are given

in Section 10.10, Table 10.6,

Page no. 183 of Chapter-10.

48. Copy of Environmental Clearance

obtained, if any, for the existing project

and a certified report of the status of

compliance of the conditions stipulated

in the environmental clearance for the

existing operation of the project by the

Regional Office of the MoEF&CC.

Copy of Environment

Clearance is enclosed as

Annexure-IV (Page no.

213).

Certified compliance report of

condition of existing EC issued

by Regional office, RO,

MoEFCC is enclosed as

Annexure-V (Page no.

218).

49. Records of any legal breach of

Environmental and Safety laws i.e.

details of show-cause notices, closure

Enclosed as Annexure-VI

(Page no. 243).



1.8 OBJECTIVE OF EIA

The objectives of the present EIA Study are to identify potential source of

pollution, assess the impacts on various environmental components due

to the proposed project activity, and recommend appropriate

environmental management system and environment management plan

for the unit to ensure that the adverse impacts, if any, will be minimized.

1.9 METHODOLOGY FOR EIA

Considering the nature and magnitude of the proposed project,

surrounding area and various guidelines available, an area of 10-km

radius from the center of proposed plant site was considered for the

notices etc. served by the GPCB to the

existing unit in last five years and

actions taken then after for prevention

of pollution.

50. Details of any fatal and non-fatal

accidents and dangerous occurrences

under the Gujarat Factories Rules 1963

(GFR) for factories for the last three

years.

Not any fatal and non-fatal

accidents occurred in the last

3 years.

51. Copy of CC&A and its point wise

compliance report.

Copy of CC&A and condition

wise compliance is enclosed as

Annexure-VII (Page no.

247).

52. Whether any litigation pending and / or

any direction/order passed by any Court

of Law against the company, if so,

details thereof.

No

53. Certificate of accreditation issued by the

NABET, QCI to the environmental

consultant should be incorporated in the

EIA Report.

NABET/QCI certificate for

accreditation is enclosed as

Annexure-VIII (Page no.

255).

54. An undertaking by the Project

Proponent on the ownership of the EIA

report as per the MoEF&CC OM dated

05/10/2011 and an undertaking by the

Consultant regarding the prescribed

TORs have been complied with and the

data submitted is factually correct as

per the MoEF&CC OM dated

04/08/2009. (Compliance of OM dated

05/10/2011 & 04/08/2009).

Undertaking by the Project

Proponent is enclosed as


211) & Undertaking by

consultant is enclosed as

Annexure-IX (Page no.

256).

55. A tabular chart with index for point-wise

compliance of above TORs.

Done



purpose of environmental impact assessment study. The methodology is

briefly reported below,

Baseline Data Collection

The baseline data for the impact zone have been generated for the

following environmental parameters,

Ambient Air Quality

Micrometeorology

Noise Level

Surface & Ground Water Quality

Soil Quality

Ecology & Biodiversity

Land Use Pattern

Socio-Economic

The baseline status of the above environmental parameters has been

worked out based on the rapid monitoring/analysis carried out during the

study period of, January, 2019 to March, 2019, supplemented by data

collected from various Government Departments, census publications,

etc.

Evaluation of Impact from Project Activities

The Environmental Impact resulting from project activities have been

identified, predicted and evaluated based on the study of manufacturing

process and is correlated with existing baseline status.

Preparation of Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Management Plan has been prepared covering pollution

prevention measures at source in terms of air and water pollution control

measures, solid waste/hazardous waste management, safety

management, greenbelt development, and environmental surveillance.

1.10 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT

The report consists of twelve chapters and the content is briefly described

below,

Chapter 1: Introduction

The chapter gives brief outline of the project and its proponent, brief

description nature, size and location of the project, purpose of the EIA

study including the scope of the study, TORs compliance etc. and work to

be covered under each Environmental component.



Chapter 2: Project Description

This chapter includes project details and Infrastructure facilities including

all industrial & environmental aspects of the unit as well as manufacturing

process details. It also gives information about utilities, raw material,

water & wastewater quantitative details, stack details, hazardous waste

generation, storage & disposal facility.

Chapter 3: Description of the Environment

This chapter covers data of existing condition of air, water, noise, soil,

biological environment and socio-economic aspects, basic amenities land

use pattern. It also gives details of study area, period of study,

component of environment & its methodology. Various sections of the

chapter discuss the existing land use and drainage pattern, climate and

meteorological parameters. Both primary and secondary data collected

for the study are depicted in this chapter.

Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Measures

This chapter describes the overall impacts of the project activities on

various environmental components. It predicts the overall impact of the

project activities on different components of the environment viz. Air,

Water, Land, Noise, Biological and Socio-Economic and its mitigation

measures.

Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives

This chapter gives details of analysis of alternatives in terms of

technology & site.

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Programme

This chapter describes technical aspects of monitoring (including

measurement methodologies, frequency, location and data analysis,

reporting schedules, emergency procedures, detailed budget and

procurement schedules.

Chapter 7: Additional Studies

This chapter describes Risk assessment, on-site and off-site emergency

plan, and occupational health & safety programme.



Chapter 8: Project Benefits

This chapter focuses on benefits of project on improvement in physical

infrastructure, social infrastructure & other tangible benefits.

Chapter 9: Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

Chapter 10: Environmental Management Plan

This chapter describes Environment Management Plan (EMP) to be

adopted for mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts if any and to ensure

acceptable impacts.

Chapter 11: Summary & Conclusion

It gives brief of the EIA Report and chapters there in. It also describes

about overall justification for implementation of the project and

explanation on various mitigation measures.

Chapter 12: Disclosure of Consultants engaged

This chapter describes the name of the consultant engaged with their

brief nature of consultancy activities.



Chapter-2

Project Description 2.1 INTRODUCTION

The present proposal is for expansion of the existing unit of Someshwar

Ispat Pvt. Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of MS TMT Bars at Plot No.

248, Vill: Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat. Looking to the market

demand, unit proposes to do expansion in existing production of MS TMT

bars from 12500 MTPM to 30000 MTPM along with additional production

of Ingot/Billets with capacity of 30000 MTPM by installing melting process

through induction furnace. Unit has already procured an adjacent land of

Plot No. 246 of Baliyasan Village and Survey no. 549/p of Dholasan

Village having total area of 20424 m2. Thus, proposed expansion will be

carried out in existing premises as well as in new adjacent land. Unit has

valid CC&A of GPCB for the existing manufacturing activities vide order

no. AWH-79121, valid up to 24.05.2020.

2.2 TYPE OF PROJECT

The purpose of this report is to present the environment-related issues of

the proposed expansion of MS TMT Bars from 12500 MTPM to 30000

MTPM along with additional production of Ingot/Billets with capacity of

30000 MTPM. As per the EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and

its amendment thereof, project falls under Category ‘B’ of project activity

- 3(a).

Total cost of existing project is Rs. 15.0 Crores & additional cost for the

proposed expansion is around Rs. 35.0 Crores; out of which Rs. 129.5

Lakhs will be used as capital cost for EMS and Rs. 26.0 Lakhs will be

recurring cost/annum.

Based on the type of project, following are the expected aspects:

Air Emission,

Waste water generation,

Noise generation,

Hazardous waste generation, and

Occupational health, hazards & safety risk.



2.3 JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED EXPANSION

There is huge demand for steel in the country due to infrastructure

development in India. Further, the North Gujarat is a potential zone for

establishment of iron and steel industries because of its accessibility,

numbers of unit are comes in this region along with expansion of existing

units etc. Hence, unit proposes to increase the production activity. Unit is

currently producing maximum 30000 MTPM of MS TMT Bars. In addition

to this, easy availability of Scrap (MS/SS/Alloys, Carbon steel, Billets) as

raw material, consistent electricity supply, availability of water, basic

transportation facility including good road network has motivated to

enhance the production capacity. In addition to this, consumption of

finished product has increased day by day with average Annual Growth

Rate (CAGR) of 6%.

2.4 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

Activity 2018 2019

Jul

Sep

Nov

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Nov

EC Approval

Land Development

Site Construction

Equipment/Utilities/ EMS Orders

Equipment/Utilities/

EMS Delivery

Installations & Commissioning

CTO Approval

Commercial

Production

2.5 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing of MS TMT Bars

at Village Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat. The project site is

approachable by State Highway (SH)-41. Nearest railway station of

Mehsana and Airport of Ahmedabad are at about 13.5 km and 49.0 km,

respectively. Locations of the project, Google map of 5 km radius & 10

km radius of project site are shown in Figure 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3

respectively.



Figure 2.1 Location of the Project site



Figure 2.2 Google map of 10 km radius

Figure 2.3 Image showing all boundaries coordinates of the site

Table 2.1 Boundary coordinates of the site

A 23°27'53.87"N 72°23'40.26"E

B 23°27'58.17"N 72°23'39.56"E

C 23°28'1.95"N 72°23'46.21"E

D 23°27'57.21"N 72°23'48.99"E

E 23°27'52.94"N 72°23'41.21"E



2.6 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

2.6.1 Land Breakup & Project Site Layout

Total area of the project is 38129 m2. Proposed expansion will be done in

existing as well as adjoining plots. Additional plots having total area of

20424 m2 is acquired for the proposed expansion. The detail of the area

statement is tabulated in Table 2.2 below, whereas the plant layout is

given in Figure 2.4.

Table 2.2 Land breakup of the area

Sr.

No.

Particular Area (m2)


1 Plant facilities 2850 1200 4050

2 Storage area 3500 1750 5250

3 Solid waste storage area 100 150 250

4 Storage (fuel & water) 450 0 450

5 Utilities 350 350 700

6 Internal Road 2075 1850 3925

7 Green Belt 5850 7354 13204

8 Office 390 0 390

9 Parking 450 200 650

10 Miscellaneous 225 650 875

11 Open area 1465 6920 8385

Total 17705 20424 38129

(Source: Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd.)



Figure 2.4: Project site Layout



2.6.2 PROJECT MAGNITUDE

Unit intends to expand production of MS TMT bars from 12500 MTPM to

30000 MTPM along with additional production of Ingot/Billets with

capacity of 30000 MTPM by installing Melting process through induction

furnace in existing and adjacent new land. Details of products along with

production capacity are given in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 Production Capacity

Sr.

No.



1 TMT Bars 12500 17500 30000



2.7 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The details about existing and proposed plant machineries/utilities are

given in Table 2.4.

Table 2.4: Infrastructure Facilities

Sr.

No.

Name of Product Nos. Capacity Status

Rolling mill

1 Re-Heating furnace 1 18 TPH Existing

2 Roughing mill 2 410 mm Existing

3 Inter Mill 3 320 mm Existing

4 Inter Mill 4 290 mm Existing

5 Continues mill 4 275 mm Existing

6 Cooling Tower (TMT) 2 1000 TR Existing

2 250 TR Existing

2 350 TR Proposed

7 Crane 4 5 & 10 Ton Existing

8 Transformer 1 4000 KVA Existing

9 Transformer 1 250 KVA Existing

10 UTM Machine 1 1000 KN Existing

11 Lathe machine 5 - Existing

12 Shaper machine 1 - Existing

13 Drilling machine 1 50 mm Existing

14 Air compressor 1 18.5 KW/

7 BAR

Existing

15 Air compressor 1 22 KW/8 BAR Existing

Melting Section

1 Induction Melting Furnace 2 30 TPH Proposed



Sr.

No.

Name of Product Nos. Capacity Status

2 Crane 2 15 Ton Proposed

3 Cooling tower for furnace 2 350 TR Proposed

Concast plant

1 Continuous Casting Machine 1 4/7 Proposed

2 Overhead crane 1 15 ton Proposed

Powerhouse

1 Transformer 1 15000 KVA Proposed

1 1000 KVA Proposed

2 D.G. Set 1 600 KVA Proposed

F Pollution Control System

1 Bag Filter 1 144 bag/house

Existing

1 294 bag/house Proposed

2 Blower 1 - Existing

2 - Proposed


2.8 DESCRIPTION OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Since the proposed expansion will be for enhancing the production

capacity of TMT bars with installation of the melting furnace, the

manufacturing process will remain same for TMT bar. This section

includes the manufacturing process & process flow chart of products.

Exiting process:

Rolled-products-TMT Bars:

The process involves converting the shape stock viz. ingots, billets to the

desired finished section in the hot condition by way of passing the

material between a pair of grooved rolls and providing suitable drafts at

various stages. The whole operation is conducted at a particular

temperature range and within a limited span. The stages of rolling

operation are comprises of heating of feed stock to rollable temperature,

rolling the feeding stock in different mill stands, cropping the hot bar

during the process of rolling between mill stands as applicable and

subsequently finishing in form of hot rolled deformed bar in straight

length. The hot bar coming out of the last pass is then conveyed through

TMT line and collecting in a cool bed after shearing. The bars at almost

ambient temperature are sheared to commercial length stored and kept

ready for dispatch.



Manufacturing Process

MS scrap of predetermined composition is melt in induction furnace and

liquid hot metal is transferred in pouring ladle of castor. The billets are

produced in desired size. The same hot billets are directly transferred to

rolling mill stand through Conveyer belt. After been rolled in different

stand of rolling mill, the TMT is produced and ready to dispatch. After

expansion, purchase of billets will be from open market when short

supply of billets production. At that time, heating is required to produce

TMT bars hence unit has proposed to continuous reheating furnace.

Mass Balance & Process Flow Chart

Raw material (MS Scrap)-1010 kg

Induction Furnace (Melting of Scrap)

Steel Billet/Ingots

purchase from

Market-1005 kg

Inspection & Cutting

Pouring Ladle

Continuous Caster

(Casting of Liq Mass)

Solidification of Billets/Ingot

Intermediate Mill

Hot Billets/Ingot Rolling/Mill

Water Quenching

by Intense Cooling

TMT Bars Inspection

& Testing

Packing & Sale

Reheating Furnace

Exiting Process Proposed addition Process

Slag 4 kg

Burning Loss 6 kg



2.8.1 Energy balance:

The energy balance for different products is mentioned in the tables

below. Energy balance is done considering 1 Furnace of 12000 KW/30

MT.

Heat Item Percentage MWH

Heat Input Transformer Primary I/P Power 100 12

Heat

Output

Heat Content of

Metal 39.583 4.75

Slag 8.330 1.00

Heat to

Walls 9.583 1.15

Waste Gases 10.000 1.20

Water Cooling 9.168 1.10

Electrical Losses 11.668 1.40

Miscellaneous Heat Losses 11.668 1.15

Total 100.00 12.00

Energy Balance for Rolling Mill

We have consider calorific value of Coal 3500 kcal/kg and coal

requirement is 50 kg/Ton of TMT bar for reheating the billets/Ingot in the

furnace.

Description % K. Cal

Total heat available in the Reheating

furnace

100 175000

Break up of Heat Utilization/Losses

Quantity of heat in billet 35.55 62218

Heat taken away by dry flue gas 30.01 52515

Heat loss due to openings 7.34 12840

Heat loss at wall 5.72 10005

Heat loss due to radiation 5.23 9150

Other unaccountable losses 7.05 12332

Moisture and hydrogen loss of fuel 9.1 15940

Total 100 175000



Table 2.5 Technical specification of Induction Furnace

Particular Specification

Capacity 30 TPH

Alloys to be melted Steel

Melt Temperature 16000C

Main Panel 12000 KW

Furnace Transformer 15000 kVA

Rated Converter Capacity 12000 KW

Maximum Inverter Capacity 12000 KW

Nominal Furnace Frequency 400 Hz

Line Power Factor 0.97 and above

KVA required at Input 13555 KVA on load

Melt rate at 12000 KW 24010 kg/hour–Steel

Power connection 575 V, 6 Phase, 50 Hz

Style of Furnace Steel Frame

Pouring Mechanism Hydraulic tilt

Furnace lining Silica

Interlock system Overheating could cause the

decomposition of insulating material &

produce flammable hydrogen,

methane & propane gas. This could

produce an explosion. To avoid this

explosion, overheating will be avoided

by circulating water in copper coil. To

control the overheating, safety

interlock system will be provided to

turn off power automatically & service

door automatically open. This will be

helpful to avoid any accident caused

due to overheating.



Figure 2.5

Diagram of Induction Furnace

Figure 2.6

Diagram of Reheating Furnace



2.9 PROJECT COMPONENTS

Components of the project are summarized below:

a) Input Requirement: Raw materials, Water, Fuel, Power etc.

b) Utility requirement: Cooling tower, D.G. Set, Furnaces

c) Treatment Facilities:

Water treatment facilities: Effluent Treatment Plant (Collection of

utilities wastewater) & STP

Air Pollution Control facilities: Suction hood, flame arrester system

followed by bag filter for Induction furnaces, Re-heating Furnace

has cyclone & bag filter to control emission to be emitted from

reheating process.

2.10 INPUT REQUIREMENTS

a) Power:

Total power requirement will be sourced from Gujarat Electricity Board –

Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL). Existing connected load is 3.0

MW and after expansion connected load will be 17 MW.

b) Fuel:

Pulverized Coal - 25 MT/Day is used as fuel. After expansion, no

additional fuel will require except electricity which will be used for

operation of melting furnace.

c) Raw material requirement:

The raw materials are received in bulk quantity. Large area is covered by

well-designed shed, which contains store, office, raw material storage

area, finished products store etc. List of raw material requirement with its

source are given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Raw material requirement

Sr.

No.

Name of

Raw

materials

Quantity (MTPM) Source Storage


1. MS Scrap 2550 7950 10500 Imported/

Indigenous

Storage

Yard

2. Billets/

Ingots

12500 17500 30000 Own

production/

(Imported/

Indigenous)

Continuous

rolling/

Storage

Yard



Raw material quality

MS scrap will be purchased from outside sources which will be sorted and

bundled as per requirement. The generalized procedure for the

acceptance of scrap is shown below. Due care has been taken for purpose

of MS scrap free from many plastic material and same will be continued

after proposed expansion. Raw material characteristics are given in

Table 2.7: Characteristics of MS scrap

Sr.

No.

Description Chemical

requirement

1. MS Scrap %C - 0.26 Max

% Mn - 0.46 Max

% Si - 0.19 Max

% P - 0.045 Max

% S - 0.031 Max

% Fe- 99.01 Max

Raw material shorting process

d) Water:

At present, total water requirement is 91.0 KLD (Domestic + Industrial +

Gardening) and after proposed expansion, it will be increased up to 196.5

KLD; out of which, 34.5 KLD will be recycle water and 196.5 KLD fresh

water requirement. Total raw water requirement will be satisfied through

Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) supply. Water

requirement for industrial purpose will be for process (TMT treatment)

cooling purpose only.




16.0 KLD of water will be required for Domestic purpose and 35.0 KLD

will be used for Greenbelt. The category wise breakup of water

requirement is given in Table 2.8.

Table 2.8 Breakup of water consumption & wastewater generation

Water consumption

Sr.

No.

Break up Water Consumption (KLD)

Existing Proposed addition

Total

I Domestic 6.0 10.0 16.0

II Greenbelt 25.0 10.0 35.0

III Industrial

(a) Process 60.0 80.0 140.0

(b) Cooling 0.0 40.0 40.0

Total Industrial 60.0 120.0 180.0

Total (I+II+III) 91.0 140.0 231.0

Recycle water -- 34.5 34.5

Net Fresh water 91.0 105.5 196.5

Wastewater generation

Sr.

No.

Break up Wastewater Generation (KLD)


I Domestic 5.5 9.0 14.5*

II Industrial

(a) Process 0.0 0.0 0.0

(b) Cooling 00 20.0 20.0**

Total (I+II) 5.5 29.0 34.5

* 14.5 KLD domestic wastewater will be treated in STP and reused in

greenbelt development.

**20 KLD bleed of cooling tower will be used for TMT treatment, dust

suppression & Slag cooling.



Figure 2.7 Water Balance Diagram

e) Manpower:

Proposed expansion project will have employment potential for about 80

persons in addition to the existing 70 persons (skilled & unskilled). Total

manpower after proposed expansion will be 150.

f) Utilities:

The utility facilities are tabulated below:

Table 2.9: Utility details

Sr. No. Type of utility Qty. Capacity

1 Cooling tower 8 1000 TR x 2 nos. 250 TR x 2 nos.

350 TR x 4 nos.

2 D. G. Set 1 600 kVA


2.11 GENERATION OF POLLUTANTS

2.11.1 Wastewater Generation

After proposed expansion, total industrial wastewater generation of the

project will be 20.0 KLD. It will be recycled for process for TMT

treatment, slag cooling and dust suppression. 14.5 KLD from domestic,

which will be reuse in greenbelt after treatment in STP.

The category wise breakup of the wastewater generation is given in

Table 2.8.

Total water requirement 231.0 KLD

(Fresh 196.5 + 34.5 recycle)

Domestic

16 KLD Industrial

180 KLD

Greenbelt

35 KLD

Cooling

40 KLD Process

140 KLD

To STP

14.5 KLD

Greenbelt

14.5 KLD Collection Tank

40 KLD



2.11.2 Air Pollution

After expansion, sources of air pollution will be from two electricity

operated induction furnaces and one coal based reheating furnace. Most

probable pollutants will be PM, SO2 and NOx. The details of stacks with

fuel consumption are given in Table 2.10.

Table 2.10: Details of Stacks

Sr.

No.

Stack

attached

to

Fuel Type Stack

Height

(m)

Fuel

Consumption

APC

measures

Probable

pollutants

Existing

1. Heating

Furnace

Pulverized

Coal (Low

sulfur Coal)

30 25 MT/day Cyclone and

Bag filter

PM<150 mg/NM3

SO2<100 ppm

NOx<50 ppm

Proposed

2. Melting

Furnace

(30 TPH x

2)

Electricity 30 14 MW

(Electricity)

Suction Hood

connect with

Cyclone &

Bag filter

PM<150 mg/NM3

3. D.G. Set

(600 kVA)

HSD 11 165 Lit/hr. -- PM<150 mg/NM3

SO2<100 ppm

NOx<50 ppm

Table 2.11: Performance of stack

Sr.

No.

Stack attached

to

Stack

Height

(m)

Dia.

(m)

Temp.

(0C)

Velocity

(m/s)

Concentration

(mg/Nm3)

SPM SO2 NOX

1 Reheating Furnace 30 0.6 165 6.5 65 35 30

2 Induction Furnace 30 0.9 72 5.5 45 25 20

3 D.G. Set 11 0.3 210 15 75 30 45

Fugitive emission

The possible fugitive dust emission will be from raw material handling

areas viz. loading/unloading and compressing of scrap. In addition to

this, charging point of scrap in furnace is another major source of fugitive

emission.

2.11.3 Hazardous & Solid waste generation

After expansion, the source of hazardous waste generation will be

used/spent oil and discarded container / drums, whereas slag & dust from

bag filter is consider as non-hazardous solid waste. All the wastes will be

stored separately in a designated storage area.

Details of hazardous waste generation & solid waste generation, its

quantity and mode of disposal are given in Table 2.12.



Table 2.12: Details of Hazardous/Solid waste Generation and Disposal

Sr.

No.

Name of

Waste

Schedule Quantity Disposal method


Details of Hazardous waste

1 Used oil 5.1 0.2

Kl/yr.

0.6

Kl/yr.

0.8

Kl/yr.

Collection, storage,

transportation and

disposal by selling

to registered

recyclers.

2 Discarded

container /

drums

33.1 50

Nos./yr.

50

Nos./yr.

100

Nos./yr.

Collection, storage

and sale to

authorized

recyclers.

Details of Solid waste

1 Process

slag

-- Nil 1440

MT/yr.

1440

MT/yr.

Inert in nature &

used in road

making or land

filling in low lying

area.

2 Dust from

bag filter

-- 24

MT/yr.

48

MT/yr.

72

MT/yr.

Collection, Storage,

transportation and

sell to brick

manufacturers.

2.11.4 Noise

Noise is primarily generated due to the industrial activities like

mechanical movement and material handling. Noise may generate from

material handling, process plant, generator, machineries etc. General

noise level in the plant is expected within the prescribed limit.

2.12 POLLUTION CONTROL STRATEGY

The details of pollution control strategy for various parameters are given

hereunder:

2.12.1 Effluent Management

Wastewater generation from utility i.e. cooling bleed off will be directly

sent to collection tank of ETP and reuse in process (TMT treatment and

slag cooling). Sewage will be treated into STP and reuse for greenbelt

development.

2.12.2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

Sewage Treatment Plant comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary

treatment. Design capacity of the STP is 20 KLD.

Sewage Treatment

In a sewage treatment plant, sewage water is first allowed to pass

through screens chamber where large solids are removed. This step is



followed by Oil and grease trap to remove oily/floating materials. Then

collect the effluent in collection tank. This step is followed Secondary or

biological treatment in MBBR Tank – Aeration Tank. These stage Microbial

activities oxidize the organic matter in the effluent, resulting in the

removal of fine solids, formation of sludge and an effluent with less

organic solids. Activated sludge produces a clear liquid without foul odor.

The effluent then undergoes tertiary treatment such as sand filters and

carbon filter. Disinfection treatment is not required in this case because

treated sewage directly use for greenbelt development. Details of

treatment units are given below:

Table 2.13: Details of STP unit with its H.R.T.

Sr. No.

Name of the Equipment

Nos. Dimension (m)

Volume (m3)

Hydraulic retention

time (hrs)

1 Bar screen 1 Standard supply - -

2 Oil and Grease Trap 1 1.0 x 1.0x 1.0 1.0 0.4

3 Collection Tank 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 + 0.5 F.B

18.75 22.5

4 MBBR Tank –

Aeration Tank 1 2.0 x 2.0 x 4.0

+ 0.5 F.B 14 17.2

5 Settling Tank 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 + 0.5 F.B

6.25 surface

area

--

6 Buffer Tank 1 2.0 x 2.0 x 2.5

+ 0.5 F.B 8.0 9.6

7 Pressure Sand Filter 1 Standard supply -- 2.0 m3/hr.

8 Activated Carbon

Filter 1 Standard supply -- 2.0 m3/hr.

9 Final Treated

Sewage Tank

1 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5

+ 0.5 F.B

18.75 22.5

10 Sludge Drying Bed 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5

+ 0.5 F.B 6.25

surface area

--

Mode of disposal

After treatment, treated water will be utilized for greenbelt development

in project area. STP sludge is rich with micro nutrients and used as

organic manure.

Category wise breakup of the wastewater generation is given in Table

2.8 and expected characteristics of industrial wastewater are given in

Table 2.14.



Table 2.14: Characteristics of Wastewater

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit Result after treatment

Process (Reuse in TMT

treatment )

Sewage (Use for

Gardening)

1 pH - 6.0 – 7.0 7.5 – 8.0

2 TDS mg/L 3000 – 3500 750 – 850

3 SS mg/L 50 – 100 20 – 25

4 COD mg/L 10 – 20 40 – 50

5 BOD mg/L <5 20 – 30

2.12.3 Air Pollution Control Measures

Presently, one reheating furnace is installed with cyclone dust collector

followed by bag filter as an air pollution control units. After expansion, two

numbers of electrically operated induction furnace will be added with

capacity of 30 TPH each. Generated fumes from melting furnace will be

pulled out from the work zone through high capacity of ID fan. High

temperature fumes of furnace will be externally cooled which is helpful to

reduce the temperature and protect bags of bag filter. Most probable

pollutants will be PM, SO2 and NOx. Cyclone dust collector followed by

bag filter will be provided as an air pollution control units. The details of

stacks are given in Table 2.10. Technical specification for the air

pollution control system is given in Table 2.15.

To control the fugitive emissions, unit will adopt following measures:

Fugitive emission from material unloading operations, material

transfer points will be reduced by top & side suction hood.

Dust suppression system will be provided.

Green cover will be created at all the available open spaces.

Table 2.15: Technical specification of Bag filter (APCM)

Sr. No.

Particulars Unit Specification

1 Gas volume m3/hr. 62500

2 Temperature 0C 105

3 Inlet dusting loading Gms/Nm3 2 – 3

4 Outlet Emission Mgm/m3 <50

5 Collection Efficiency % 99.9

6 Type of Bag filter -- Online cleaning

7 Filter area per bag m2 2.36

8 Total filter area m2 694

9 Air to cloth ratio m3/min/m2 1.0



10 No. of compartment - 1.0

11 No. of rows per compartment - 21

12 No. of columns per compartment

14

13 Bag specifications

a Material - Polyester with PTFE

b Bag Size mm Dia. 165x4570 L

c No. of bags Nos. 294

d Max. temperature 0C 145

14 Material of Construction

a Casing MS mm thk 3.15

b Hopper MS mm thk 3.15

Table 2.16

Technical specification of Spark Arrestor for induction furnace

Sr. No.

Description Unit Specification

1 Capacity m3/hr. 62500

2 Pressure Drop Mm WG 40

3 Overall Dimension (L x W x H) mm 1250 x 1250 x 1250

4 Construction MS mm 3.15

5 Discharge mm Motorized rotary Valve

6 Qty. Nos. 1

Figure 2.8 APCM of Induction Furnace



2.12.4 Hazardous & Solid Waste Management

Entire quantity of hazardous waste will be handled and disposed as per

Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement)

Rules, 2016. Used Oil will be used as lubricant in plant machinery or sold

to registered recyclers. Discarded containers will be sold to registered

recyclers. Dust from bag filter will be sold to brick manufacturers. Slag

from furnace @ 0.4-0.5% is generated which is used for filling low lying

area within and outside premises after recovery of metal part by magnet.

2.12.5 Noise Pollution Control

During the operation phase of the project, major sources of noise

pollution are expected to be from various machines used for production

and vehicular traffic. The principle source of noise from industry are from

material handling, operation of furnace, operation of stand by D. G. Set,

vehicle movement etc., the observed noise level of these machineries in

existing industry is given below.

i. Material handling–75-80 dB(A)

ii. Operation of Furnace – 75-80 dB(A)

iii. Compressors and blowers – 80-85 dB(A)

iv. Diesel Generator – 80-85 dB(A)

The movement of vehicles like trucks has noise level of 70-80 dB(A). The

machinery and techniques used for manufacturing process would be such

that there is minimal nuisance of noise in the surrounding region.

However, as a precautionary measure, enclosures will be provided

wherever possible for all the major mechanical units to arrest the sound

waves travelling outside the plant area. Acoustic enclosure is provided to

D.G. Set. Greenbelt will be developed around the periphery of the plant.

Earmuff, ear plug will be provided to all workers working in noisy area.

2.13 Rain Water Harvesting

Rain Water Harvesting is a method of utilizing rain water. Rain water

from terraces/rooftop areas shall be collected through rain water down-

take pipes & collected to catch basins or stored in rain water tanks.

However, the rain water from plant area and parking area may

contaminated and not advise to collect directly to catch basins. Rain

water harvesting pits shall be provided wherever feasible so that



maximum rain water recharged into the ground before it reaches the

storm water mains.

The unit proposes ground water recharging sump at low lying area which

will be connected to the storm water drainage system. Thus, unit

will contribute to balance groundwater. Unit will provide required nos. of

percolation well for rainwater harvesting, on the basis of calculation

for rain water collected from rooftop.

2.14 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

Unit has developed greenbelt in an area of 5850 m2 and has proposed to

add 7354 m2 area for greenbelt development. Hence after expansion,

total greenbelt area will be 13204 m2, which will be more than 33% of

the total plot area after expansion.

2.15 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The company is concerned with the health, safety and environment

protection. The company will formulate and develop an ‘Occupational

Health & Safety Policy’ to ensure good health and safety of its employees.

Unit is committed towards the Health and Safety of workers and has

provided facility of pre-medical and regular medical check-up of

employees for detecting any kind of adverse effect on the health of

employee due to work place condition and providing opportunity to

improve the working condition. The following key safety measures are

part of the Health & Safety policy of the company and are being followed

and will be continued after the proposed expansion.

Regular Safety Training to the employees.

Provision of Safety Sirens with alarm system in case of emergency.

Fire Extinguishers at prominent places in the plant.

Mock drills at regular interval & evaluation of factors like response

time.

Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs to workers exposed to high noise

level.

Provision of First Aid facility and training.

Regular Health check-ups.

Drinking water and proper sanitary facilities.



After proposed expansion also, regular monitoring of the Occupational

Health and Safety will reduce the chances of accidents. However, all the

records of job related accidents and illness will be maintained as per the

requirements of Factory Act same as maintained in existing unit. This

information will be reviewed and evaluated to improve the effectiveness

of Environmental, Health and Safety program after proposed expansion

also.



Chapter-3

Description of Environment

3.1 GENERAL

To assess environmental impacts from proposed project at a specific

location, it is essential to monitor the existing environmental quality

prevailing in the surrounding area prior to implementation of the project.

The environmental status within the impact zone could be used for

identification of significant environmental issues to be addressed in the

impact assessment study. Baseline data generation forms a part of the

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study and helps to evaluate the

predicted impacts on the various environmental attributes in the study

area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted impact

assessment methodologies. This section contains the description of

baseline studies of 10 km radius surrounding the project site. The

baseline study was carried out to understand following environmental

parameters.

Land Environment

Meteorology

Air Environment

Water Environment

Soil Environment

Noise Environment

Biological Environment

Socio-economic Environment

The data collected has been used to understand the existing environment

scenario around the project site against which the potential impacts of

the proposed project can be assessed.

3.2 STUDY AREA

Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. is located at Plot No. 246 & 248 of Baliyasan

Village and Survey no. 549/p of Dholasan Village, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana,

Gujarat. An area of 10 km radius from the boundary of the project site is

considered as study area for the EIA study as per the TOR issued by

SEIAA, Gujarat.



Table 3.1 Environmental setting of the study area

Features Details

Location Vill: Baliyasan & Dholasan,

Taluka & Dist. Mehsana

Coordinates of the site Latitude: 23°27'55.72"N

Longitude: 72°23'43.81"E

Altitude 81 m above MSL

Topography Plain

Survey of India

Toposheet No.

F43A7

Seismic Zone Seismic Zone-III

Nearest

Human habitation Baliyasan – 0.8 km

City /Town Mehsana-12.5 km

Railway Station Baliyasan about 0.8 km

Mehsana about 13.5 km

Highway SH41 (Ahmedabad-Mehsana), about 0.275 km

Air Port Ahmedabad about 49.0 km

Water body Pond of Linch village, about 3.9 km

Reserve Forests/National

Park/Wildlife Sanctuary

None within 10 km radius

Note: Aerial distances are mentioned in above table

3.3 STUDY PERIOD

Baseline environmental quality represents the background scenario of

various environmental components. As part of EIA study, baseline

environmental monitoring was done over a radial distance of 10 km

around the project site during the period of January, 2019 to March,

2019.

3.4 SOURCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA GENERATION

Baseline information on micrometeorology, ambient air quality, water

quality, noise level, soil quality and ecology (flora-fauna) are generated

by M/s. San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad. Apart from these,

secondary data have been collected from census book, revenue records,

soil survey and forest department, meteorological department etc. The

generation of primary as well as collection of secondary data &

information from the site and surrounding was carried out during the

period of January, 2019 to March, 2019.



3.5 METHODOLOGY

The process & methodology adopted for various environmental attributes

in the study is as follows:

To assess the Air environment in the study area, monitoring of the Air

quality was done by setting up reconnaissance. The samples were

collected by installation of combined sampler (with gaseous

attachment) at different locations for monitoring of primary air

pollutants to work out the existing status of air quality.

Ground water samples & surface water samples were analyzed for the

parameters necessary to determine water quality (based on IS:

10500-2012 criteria) and those which are relevant from the point of

view of environmental impacts of the project site.

Soil samples were collected using an Auger and analyzed for relevant

physico-chemical characteristics in order to assess the impact on soil.

The noise level monitoring was done at various locations at different

intervals of time with the help of sound level meter.

Socio-economic data was collected from field studies and secondary

sources like Census of India 2011, Revenue record, etc.

3.6 VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS (VECs) IN EIA STUDY

Valued environmental components (VECs) are defined as fundamental

elements of the physical, biological and socio-economic environment,

including the air, water, soil, terrain, vegetation, wildlife, fish, birds and

land use that may be affected by a proposed project.

Physical Environment includes;

Physical components include features such as climate, physiography and

topography, soils/geology, groundwater and hydrology. This

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report describes and assesses

key physical features including:

Atmosphere: Climate conditions and trends, and extreme weather

events and air-quality conditions.

Geology & Hydrogeology structure

Soils: Soil types and characteristics,

Surface Water: Water bodies, characteristics and sources of potable

water



Ground Water: Primarily water source & groundwater characteristics.

Project effects on the physical environment are described with respect to

their potential pathway to the components of the terrestrial, aquatic and

socioeconomic environments.

Biological Environments: Biological Environments including flora,

fauna.

Socio-economic Environment: Socio-economic valued components are

aspects of the socio-economic environment that are valued by people-

Land & Resource use, Population, Infrastructure and Services, Economy,

Personal, Family and Community Life.

Above all components are taken into consideration while carrying

out EIA study.

3.7 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Land Cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth (includes

grass, trees, bare ground, water etc.); whereas Land use is the human

use of land. Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play an important

role in identifying susceptible issues and to take appropriate action to

uphold ecological equilibrium in the region. Main objective is to provide a

baseline status of the study area so that temporal changes due to the

proposed activities on the surroundings can be assessed in future.

3.7.1 Land use pattern of the Study Area

The study area of 10-km around the project site is considered in the land

use pattern study. The term land-use indicates the way in which the land

is utilized for different purposes. The land-use distribution of the study

area is given in Table 3.2. Land-use map is given in Figure 3.1.



Figure 3.1 Land use Map

Table 3.2 Land use statistics work out based on satellite imaginary

Level 1 Level 2 Area (Sq. km.) Area (%)

Agricultural Agricultural land 251.42 79.85

Built-up

land

Industrial & Commercial 20.18 6.41

Public utilities & Facility 0.72 0.23

Rural 11.24 3.57

Transportation 4.91 1.56

Urban 5.86 1.86

Waste land Scrub land 17.92 5.69

Water body Canal 0.82 0.26

Lake/Ponds 1.20 0.38

Reservoirs/Tanks 0.60 0.19

Total 314.86 100



3.7.2 Objective of Land Use Studies

The objectives of land use studies are (i) to develop land use & land cover

map using land coordinates of the project area, (ii) to identify and mark

important basic features according primary and secondary data, and (iii)

to suggest measures for conservation and sustainable use of land.

3.7.3 Topography and Drainage

The site area is plain with little undulating at few places. Agriculture and

allied activities are most predominant in this area. Fallow land and barren

lands were less observed near project site. There was no Eco Fragile Zone

or Natural Forest near project site in study area. Toposheet of location

with site location map of 10 km radius at 1:50,000 scale is shown in

Figure 3.12.

3.7.4 Seismicity of the area

The project site falls under seismic zone III. The Seismic Zone Map of

Gujarat is given below.

3.8 METEOROLOGY

Meteorology is the key to understand the air quality. Wind fluctuations

over a very wide range of time, accomplish dispersion and strongly

influence other processes associated with them. The micrometeorological

conditions at the project site will be regulating the transport and diffusion

of air pollutants released into the atmosphere.

3.8.1 Site specific micro-meteorological data

The data on surface meteorological parameters in the study area were

collected from January, 2019 to March, 2019 by setting up portable

weather monitoring station placed at project site. The sensor of the



equipment was kept at sufficient height (about 10 m) from ground level

with free exposure to the atmosphere. The monitoring methodology is

given in Table 3.3 & data collected are presented in Table 3.4.

The following parameters were recorded at hourly intervals during

monitoring period:

• Wind speed & Wind direction

• Temperature

• Relative humidity

• Rainfall

Table 3.3: Monitoring Methodology of Meteorological Data

Sr.

No.

Sampling

Parameters

Sample Collection Total

Sampling

Period

Sampling

Frequency

Methodology

Sampling

Equipment

Sensitivity/

Detection

Limit

1 Wind Speed Anemometer

cup counter

(0 to 65 m/s)

0.25 m/s January,

2019 to

March,

2019

Hourly As per

manufacturer‟s

manual,

Instruments

are

Calibrated

2 Wind

Direction

Wind vane

(0° to 359°)

10

3 Temperature Thermometer

(-40° to 60°)

0.10C

4 Humidity Hygrometer 3%

5 Rainfall Rain gauge 0.5 mm

6 Cloud Cover -- -- 4 Hourly Visual

Inspection by

the observer

Table 3.4: Meteorological Data for the Monitoring Period

(January, 2019 to March, 2019)

Month Wind speed

(km/hr.)

Pre

dominant

wind

direction

Temp. (0C) Relative

Humidity (%)

Rain fall (mm)

Max Min Max Min Max Min 24 hrs.

highest

No. of

rainy days

Jan,19 21.0 0.0 ENE 33.0 12.0 83.0 17.0 No rainfall during

the study period Feb,19 15.0 0.0 ENE 35.0 13.0 70.0 8.0

March,19 32.0 0.0 NE 41.0 14.0 86.0 9.0

3.8.2 Wind Rose

Wind rose is the diagrammatic representation of wind speed in a specified

direction with its arms representing sixteen directions, each arms give a

clear frequency distribution of wind speed in a particular direction for a

given period of time. It is one of the most important meteorological

parameters and governs dispersion, diffusion & transportation of



pollutants. The % frequencies of wind in 16 directions have been

computed from the recorded data during the study period for 24-hourly

intervals to plot wind rose. The predominant wind directions –ENE, NNE,

NE, NW, NNW; implying that winds come from these directions for most

of the time during the period. The wind speed class 1-5 kmph occurred

for 3.61%, 6-10 kmph about 26.72%, 11-15 kmph 43.33% and above 15

kmph and below 40 kmph occurred for 12.78% of the study period. Calm

wind during this period is 13.56%. Wind rose diagram is shown as Figure

3.8.

3.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

3.9.1 Introduction

To quantify the impact of the proposed project on the ambient air quality,

it is necessary to evaluate the existing ambient air quality of the area.

The ambient air quality monitoring with respect to the study area of 10

km radius around the project site was done for the baseline information.

3.9.2 Design Network for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through

a scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The

design of monitoring network is based on the following considerations:

Topography/Terrain of the study area

Populated areas within the region

Prediction of maximum concentrations and distances of their likely

occurrence under prevailing meteorological conditions

Representation of regional background

Representatives of likely impact areas

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were placed at eight

locations with due consideration to the above mentioned points.

3.9.3 Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance was undertaken to establish the baseline status of air

environment in the study region. The prime objective of the NAAQ

survey, within 10 km radial study area around the proposed project, was

to establish the existing ambient air quality levels. The monitoring

locations (relative directions and distances) are given in Table 3.11 &

shown in Figure 3.7 and results are given in Table 3.12 to 3.17.



3.9.4 Parameters, Frequency and monitoring Methodology

The existing ambient air quality, in terms of Particulate Matter-10 (PM10),

Particulate Matter-2.5 (PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbons (HC) has been

measured. It was ensured that, the equipment was placed at open space

free from any obstacles at a height of at least 3 to 4 m above the ground

level at each monitoring station to avoid the effects of wind-blown ground

dust. Monitoring has been carried out as per the latest CPCB and

MoEF&CC guidelines and notifications. Details of methodology are given

in Table 3.5.

Table 3.5 Methodology of Ambient Air Monitoring

Sampling

Parameters

Instrument used Analytical

equipment

Detection

Limit

Test method

PM10 Combined Sampler (GTI-241)

Electronic Balance 1 μg/m3 Gravimetric IS: 5182 (Part 23) 2006

PM2.5 Combined Sampler (GTI-241)

Electronic Balance 1 μg/m3 Gravimetric CPCB Guidelines for Ambient Air Monitoring

SO2 Gaseous flow attachment with

Combined sampler

Spectro Photometer 2.5 μg/m3

Colorimetric IS: 5182: (Part II) 2001

NOx Gaseous flow attachment with combined sampler

Spectro Photometer 6.0 μg/m3

Colorimetric IS: 5182: (Part VI) 2006

CO Bladder & Pump Gas Chromatograph 1 ppm Gas Chromatography

HC Bladder & Pump Gas Chromatograph 1 ppm Gas Chromatography

The duration of sampling of PM2.5, PM10, SO2 & NOx was 24-hourly

continuous sampling per day and CO, HCs and VOC were sampled for 8-

hours duration. The monitoring was done for twice a week for three

months. Parameters and frequency of sampling is given in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6 Monitored Parameters and Frequency of Sampling

Parameters Sampling frequency

Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8 hourly sampling

Hydro Carbon (HC) 8 hourly sampling

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 8 hourly sampling



3.9.5 Interpretation of result

The existing baseline levels with respect to PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and

Hydro Carbon (HC) are tabulated in Tables 3.12 to 3.17 & chart is given

as Figure 3.2 to 3.6.

Particulate Matter (PM10)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM10 values at all the

locations are found from 64.9 – 71.4 g/m3 and 70.9 – 80.8 g/m3. The

results were found well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS-CPCB) of 100 g/m3.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM2.5 values at all the

locations ranges from 36.1 – 40.6 g/m3 and 40.4 – 48.1 g/m3. The

values are well within National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS-

CPCB) of 60 g/m3.

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly SO2 value of arithmetic

mean at all the locations ranged from 17.8 – 21.7 g/m3 and 21.1 – 28.0

g/m3 respectively, which are well below National Ambient Air Quality

Standards (NAAQS-CPCB) of 80 g/m3.

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24 hourly NOx value of arithmetic


g/m3 respectively, which are well below the National Ambient Air Quality


Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Minimum & Maximum value of CO at all the locations ranged from 1046 –

1364 g/m3.

Hydro Carbon (HC)

Minimum & Maximum value of Hydro Carbon at all the locations ranged

from 1110 – 1283 g/m3.

3.10 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.10.1 Hydrogeology of study area

Precambrian hard rocks, semi-consolidated Mesozoic and tertiary

formations and unconsolidated quaternary alluvial deposits form multi-



layer aquifer system in the district. Groundwater occurs both under

phreatic and confined conditions, however its development is restricted

depending upon the aquifer geometry and yield characteristic of

individual aquifer and/or ground water quality of the formation water.

Occurrence of groundwater can be divided in two groups. Hydrogeological

Map of the district is presented in figure below.

a) Ground water in fissured formation (Hard rock): The north-eastern

part of the district mainly in Satlasna taluka is occupied by meta

sediments and Post Delhi intrusive. The occurrence and movement of

ground water is governed by secondary porosity i.e. thickness and extent

of weathering and size & interconnections of fractures/joints. These

formations generally don‟t form good aquifer system. The depth of dug

wells range from 15-30 mbgl and of bore wells from 100-120 mbgl.

Depth to water level in the dug wells varies from 5 -14 mbgl and in bore

wells from 15 to 60 mbgl. The yield of wells range from 30-120 m3/day

with an average of 75 m3/day.

b) Groundwater in porous formations (Sedimentaries): Major part of

the district is underlain by post Miocene alluvium and older sedimentary

formations. These sediments are mainly consisted by Coarse sand,

Gravel, Kankar, Silt, Clay and Clay stones. Groundwater occurs both

under phreatic and confined conditions in erinaceous horizons within

sedimentaries. The occurrence and movement of groundwater is mainly

controlled by inter granular pore spaces.

Two major aquifer units have been identified the upper unit is mostly

phreatic but becomes semi confined to confined in some parts. It is

designated as aquifer A and consists of relatively coarse grained

sediments. The lower unit comprising a few hundred meters of alternating

sand and clay beds form confines aquifer system. It is subdivided into B,

C D and E in post Miocene sediments and aquifer F and G in the Miocene

sediments. Himmatnagar sandstone (Cretaceous) forms local aquifer in

the north eastern part and has been designated as aquifer H. The post

Miocene aquifers are generally coarse to fine grained sand with occasional

gravel beds. The Miocene aquifers are mainly fine to medium grained



sand, sandstone inter bedded with clay, clay stone and siltstone.

Himmatnagar sandstone is generally coarse grained and friable.

Aquifer parameters:

(i) Unconfined Aquifers:

Aquifer A: Specific capacity of phreatic aquifer in the district ranges from

31 m3/hr/m to less than 1 m3/hr/m and transmissivity from 30 m2/day to

1000m2/day.

(ii) Confined Aquifers:

Aquifer B: Specific capacity ranges from 1.8 m3/hr/m to 49 m3/hr hr/m.

Transmissivity ranges between 47 and 3400 m2/day, however it is mostly

between 200-600 m2/day. Storativity ranges from 0.6 - 12.3 x 10-4.

Aquifer C: Specific capacity calculated for wells at Saola and Charasan

ranges from 21.3 and 2.8 m2/day/m respectively. Transmissivity was

94m2/day at Charasan EW.

Aquifer D: Specific capacity calculated for EW at Dhinoj was found to be

1.3 m3/hr/day, the transmissivity being 69 m2/day.

Aquifer E: No pumping test carried in this aquifer.

Aquifer F & G: Specific capacity calculated for wells at Charasan and

Pilwai was 1.1 m3/hr/m and 1.7m3/hr/m respectively. Transmissivity was

59 m2/day and 70 m2/day.

Hydrogeological Map of Mehsana District



3.10.2 Ground Water Resources

Ground water from the confined aquifer system is under exploitation in a

major way for various uses in the district. Tube wells range in depth from

120 to 300 m and have copious yield. The piezometric surface of confined

aquifer ranges from less than 60 mbgl to more than 150 m bgl. However,

in major part, it is more than 90 m bgl. Because of excessive ground

water development, consistent decline of piezometric surface is observed

in the district. Eight talukas in the district are categorized as over

exploited and one as critical. Project site is located in Mehsana Taluka,

categorized as Over exploited. Various rainwater harvesting schemes

depending on the suitable hydrogeological conditions have been

constructed in the district viz. Check dams, Recharge tube wells, village

ponds etc. and have shown good impact on the groundwater scenario.

*The above mentioned data has been sourced from District Groundwater

Brochure Mahesana District Gujarat, Compiled by A. K. Sinha Assistant

Hydro-geologist (Central Ground Water Board, West Central Region)

3.11 WATER QUALITY

3.11.1 Introduction

Water quality assessment is one of the essential components of EIA

study. Such assessment helps in evaluating the existing health of water

body and suggesting appropriate mitigation measures to minimize the

potential impact from development projects. The water quality at the site

and other locations within the 10-km impact zone was monitored during

the study period. The purpose of the study is to:

Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

Evaluate the impact on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions

recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and

Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and

related activities.

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were

finalized based on:

Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely

impact areas; and

Likely areas, which can represent baseline conditions.



3.11.2 Sampling Frequency, Techniques & Methodology

Eight surface water and eight groundwater samples were collected during

the study period. Ground water samples were collected from the existing

bore wells, while surface water was collected from ponds by surface

water sampler. These samples were taken as grab samples. Necessary

precautions were taken for preservation of samples. Sampling locations

with source & date of sampling is given in Table 3.7.

The samples collection procedure was adopted from „Standard Methods‟

for the examination of Water and Wastewater published by American

Public Health Association (APHA) and IS 10500-2012. The samples were

analyzed for Physico-chemical parameters to assess the existing water

quality of the area (based on IS: 10500-2012 & APHA/AWWA, 23rd

edition). The water sampling locations marked within the study area and

the result of the analysis (ground water and surface water) is presented

in the Figure 3.9 & Table 3.19 & 3.20 respectively.

Table 3.7 Sampling locations with source & date of sampling

Ground Water Sampling Locations

Sample

Code

Location Date of

Sampling

Taluka District

GW1 Nr. Project Site 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW2 Linch 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW3 Jetalpur 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW4 Bhakadiya 19.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW5 Ambaliyasan 19.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW6 Tundali 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW7 Baliyasan 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

GW8 Kaiyal 19.01.2019 Kadi Mehsana

Surface Water Sampling Locations

Sample Code

Location Date of Sampling

SW1 Boriyavi Pond 18.01.2019

SW2 Mathasur Pond 16.01.2019

SW3 Linch Pond 19.01.2019

SW4 Akhaj Pond 19.01.2019

SW5 Saganpur Pond 18.01.2019

SW6 Kherva Pond 18.01.2019

SW7 Sobhasan Pond 19.01.2019

SW8 Jagudan Pond 18.01.2019



3.11.3 Surface Water Quality (Primary data)

Surface water samples were collected from ponds/lakes of Boriyavi Pond,

Mathasur Pond, Linch Pond, Akhaj Pond, Saganpur Pond, Kherva Pond,

Sobhasan Pond and Jagudan Pond. Analysis of the same is given in Table

3.20. The results have been compared with the drinking water quality

standards specified in IS: 10500-2012. It was observed that all the

physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals from surface water

samples except turbidity are below stipulated drinking water standards

and are suitable for domestic purposes.

3.11.4 Ground Water Quality

The results of the ground water quality monitored during the study period

are given in Table 3.19.

3.11.5 Interpretation

The samples were taken as grab samples and analyzed for various

parameters of ground water. Sampling location is shown in Figure 3.9.

Color: All the samples were found colorless meeting desirable norms.

pH: All the samples meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.2 -

7.9).

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS in samples ranges from 1096 mg/L

(Baliyasan) to 1410 mg/L (Project Site), all the Samples meet the

permissible limit of 2000 mg/L TDS.

Calcium: Calcium contents in the water ranges from 53 mg/L (Jetalpur)

to 89 mg/L (Project Site), all the samples meet the permissible limit of

200 mg/L, (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Magnesium: Magnesium content in the water ranges from 30 mg/L

(Kaiyal) to 40 mg/L (Jetalpur). All the samples meet the permissible limit

of 100 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Sulfate: Sulfate content in the water ranges from 71 mg/L (Baliyasan) to

95 mg/L (Bhakadiya). All the samples meet the permissible limit of 400

mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Fluoride: Fluoride content in the water ranges from 0.65 mg/L

(Bhakadiya) to 0.81 mg/L (Jetalpur). All the samples meet the

permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of

Alternate Source).



Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 318

mg/L (Jetalpur) to 392 mg/L (Bhakadiya). All the samples are within the

permissible limit of 600 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of

Alternate Source).

Other Parameters: Potassium (ranges from 35 mg/L to 54 mg/L),

Sodium (ranges from 316 mg/L to 427 mg/L) and Chloride (ranges from

543 mg/L to 646 mg/L). All the samples meet permissible limit in the

absence of alternate source.

Heavy metals like cadmium, copper, lead, chromium, iron and zinc are

well below the limit in all samples.

3.11.6 Conclusion

The results have been compared with the drinking water quality

standards specified in IS: 10500-2012 & all parameters meet the

permissible limit set by the authority (BIS). All the samples meet

permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. Indian Standard

specification for drinking water is given in Table 3.21.

3.12 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise can be defined as an unwanted sound. The definition of noise as

unwanted sound implies that it has an adverse effect on human beings

and their environment. The noise level variation can be temporal, spatial.

It interferes with speech and hearing and is intense enough to damage

hearing or is otherwise annoying. Noise can also disturb natural wildlife

and ecological system. It is therefore, necessary to measure both the

quality as well as the quantity of noise in and around the proposed site.

3.12.1 Instrument used for Sampling and Monitoring

The intensity of sound energy in the environment is measured in a

logarithmic scale and is expressed in a decibel, dB(A) scale. Sound Level

Meter (SLM) is used for the collection of data related to noise at an

interval of one hour. The day noise levels have been monitored during

6:00 am to 10:00 pm and night noise levels during 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

at all the nine locations. Noise levels recorded at each station are

computed for equivalent noise levels. Noise monitoring methodology is

given in below Table 3.8.



Table 3.8 Monitoring Methodology of Noise

Environment

Component

Sampling

Location

Test method Instrument

used

Make

Ambient

Noise level

09

Locations

As per manufacturers

Manual

Sound Level

Meter

Mextech-

SL-4012

3.12.2 Noise Quality Monitoring Locations

The noise survey was conducted to assess the background noise levels in

different zones. Noise level measurements have been made at 9 locations

within the study area using Sound Level Meter. Based on the Gazettes

Notification (S.O. 123(E)) of MoEF dated February 14, 2000 on ambient

air quality standards, 9 monitoring locations were selected. The noise

monitoring locations & its results are given in Figure 3.10 & Table 3.22

respectively.

3.12.3 Ambient Noise Standards

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF&CC) has notified the noise

standards vide Gazette Notification dated February 14, 2000 for different

zones viz. industrial, commercial, and residential and silence zones under

the Environment Protection Act (1986). These standards are given in

Table 3.23.

3.12.4 Results

The noise levels of various locations are given in Table 3.22. The

monitored noise level in the day time Leq (Ld) varies from 51.8 to 59.4

dB(A) and the night time Leq (Ln) varies from 40.1 to 48.2 dB(A) within

the study area. Higher noise value of 59.4 dB(A) was recorded during day

time at Project Site & lower noise value of 40.1 dB(A) was recorded

during night time at Project Site.

3.12.5 Conclusion

Based on the observations made during the studies, it is concluded that;

the noise levels recorded at various locations in the study area show

considerable fluctuations because of changes in traffic movement,

commercial and other domestic activities in the study area. Overall the

ambient noise level in the monitored locations was found to be within the

permissible limits stipulated for residential, industrial areas, silence and

commercial zone.



3.13 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Soils may be defined as a thin layer of earth‟s crust that serves as a

natural medium for the growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated mineral

matter that has been subjected to and influenced by genetic and

environmental factors. Soils serve as a reservoir of nutrients for plants

and crops and also provide mechanical anchorage and favorable tilth.

The objective of the soil sampling is:

To determine the baseline soil characteristics;

To monitor the impact on soil in long run.

3.13.1 Soil sampling locations

Soil quality of the study area is one of the important components for

environment impact assessment. The composite soil samples were

collected from the study area from eight locations (Project site, Linch,

Jetalpur, Bhakadiya, Ambaliyasan, Tundali, Baliyasan and Kaiyal) and

were analyzed for different parameters. The location of the monitoring is

given below in Table 3.9. Results are given in Table 3.24 and depicted

in Figure 3.11.

Table 3.9 Location of soil sampling

Sample Code

Locations Date of sampling

Tehsil District

S1 Project site 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S2 Linch 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S3 Jetalpur 19.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S4 Bhakadiya 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S5 Ambaliyasan 19.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S6 Tundali 18.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S7 Baliyasan 19.01.2019 Mehsana Mehsana

S8 Kaiyal 19.01.2019 Kadi Mehsana

3.13.2 Methodology

To understand the soil quality of the study area, analysis of all eight

locations including the project site was conducted by making suspension

of soil sample. The samples were examined for various physical and

chemical characteristics in order to assess the impact on soil. Analysis

was done by using following methodology.



Table 3.10 Methodology of Soil Sample analysis

Sampling

Parameters

Sample

collection

Analytical

Equipment

Methodology Remarks

Porosity

Manual

sample

Collection in

polyethylene

bags using

an Auger

- IS: 2720 Part 7 Trial pit

method

for topsoil

sample

collection;

disturbed

samples

Water holding

capacity

- -

Permeability - IS: 2720 Part 17

Moisture

content

Electronic Balance IS: 2720 Part 2

Texture - IS: 2720 Part 4

Particle size

Distribution

Glass wares

IS: 2720 Part 4 5%

Leachate to

be made

and

analyzed as

per APHA,

“Standard

Methods”

All method

numbers

are as

per APHA

“Standard

Methods”

(23rd

edition)

Cation

Exchange

Capacity

Centrifuge IS: 2720 Part 24

(1976)

SAR F. Photometer

(Na, K)

Titration (Ca & Mg)

Calculation

pH pH Meter 4500 H+B

Electrical

Conductivity

Conductivity Meter As per IS 14767

-2000

Calcium Glass wares 3500 Ca B

Magnesium Glass wares 3500 Mg B

Sodium (Na) Flame Photometer 3500 Na B

Potassium Flame Photometer 3500 K B

3.13.3 Corollaries

Physical Parameters

Particle Size: A Particle size of the different constituents (clay, silt, sand

and gravel) controls the porosity and water holding characteristic of the

soil. Clay (size<0.002 mm) amount in the soil samples ranges from 23 %

to 31%; Silt (size 0.002 to 0.075 mm) in the soil samples is 26% to 32%

and Sand (size 0.075 to 0.475 mm) in the soil samples is 18% to 27%,

while Gravel (size>4.75 mm) in the soil samples is 18% to 25

%. Analysis shows that the soil has moderate water holding capacity.

Porosity: Porosity is a measure of space in between soil particles caused

by structural conditions and determined under identical conditions.

Porosity of soil samples of the study area ranges from 38.4% to 40.8%.

Water Holding Capacity (WHC): Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of soil

samples of the study area ranges from 31.1% to 49.3%.

Bulk Density: Bulk Density of soils in the study area is found to be in the

range from 1.46 to 1.52 g/cm3.



Chemical Parameters

pH: pH of soils in the study area is found to be in the range of 7.4 to 7.9.

Chloride: Chloride content in soils of the study area is found to be in the

range of 251 to 462 mg/kg.

Soluble Calcium: The soluble calcium as CaCO3 in soil samples is found

to be in the range of 172 to 260 mg/kg.

Magnesium: Magnesium content in soil samples of the study area ranges

from 108 to 142 mg/kg.

Total Phosphorus: Available Phosphorus content in soil samples of the

study area ranges from 35 to 52 mg/kg.

Total Nitrogen: Available nitrogen content in soil samples of the study

area is found to be in the range from 124 to 151 mg/kg.

Potassium: Potassium content in soil samples of the study area is found

to be in the range from 142 to 276 mg/kg.

Sodium: Sodium content in soil samples of the study area is found to be

in the range from 285 to 402 mg/kg.

Total Organic Matter (TOM): Total organic matter content in soil

samples of the study area is found to be in the range of 2.4 to 3.1 mg/kg.

3.13.4 Conclusion

In the study area, variations in the pH value ranging from 7.4 to 7.9

which shows that the soil is slightly alkaline in nature. Organic Matter

ranges from 2.4 to 3.1 mg/kg in the soil samples. Soil of the study area

is known to be good for cultivation. Generally, soils with low bulk density

have favorable physical conditions (porosity and permeability) whereas

those with high bulk density exhibit poor physical conditions for

agriculture crops.

3.14 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

An ecological study of the ecosystem is essential to understand the

impact of industrialization and urbanization on existing flora and fauna of

the study area. The biological study was undertaken as a part of the EIA

study report to:

Understand the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study

area.

Compare it with past condition with the help of available data.



Predict changes in the biological environment as a result of present

activities and to suggest measures for maintaining its health.

The survey was conducted to study the flora & fauna in 10 km radius.

Some of the information was gathered from the local habitants. All the

collected data were classified to interpret the impact of pollution on the

flora and fauna of the region.

3.14.1 Period of the study

The baseline study, for the assessment of the floral and faunal

biodiversity of the terrestrial environment, within 10 km radius from the

site was conducted during January-19 to March-19.

3.14.2 Study methodology

Survey methodology was based on the flora and fauna species

identification in person, recently recorded and found in the region by the

localities. Sampling of grass species was carried out by quadrat sampling

method to examine the species distribution and its frequency in the

region.

Quadrate Sampling Method:

A quadrat (or plot-based) survey is a quantitative examination of species

distribution & abundance. Quadrats are more likely to detect

inconspicuous species because a smaller area is sampled in a

concentrated search. The survey was carried out for the vegetation

ground cover found in the road edges by 1 m2 quadrat and study on the

edge effect due to rapid industrialization and urbanization.

3.14.3 Floral species in the study area

Flora is basically the plant life that is present in a particular region or

habitat at a particular time. List of flora found in the study area is

tabulated in Table 3.25.

3.14.4 Fauna in the study area

Fauna is the animal life that is present in a particular region or habitat at

a particular time. Irrespective of its unfriendly terrain, Gujarat gives

shelter to a variety of animals and birds. They live in smaller herds and

thrive mainly on wild grasses and various types of shrubs.

Faunal biodiversity with their scientific names and common names is

presented in Table 3.26.



3.15 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

An essential part of environmental study is socio-economic environment

incorporating various facts related to socio-economic conditions in the

area, which deals with the total environment. Socio economic study

includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities

viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water

supply, sanitation, communication, transportation as well as feature of

aesthetic significance such as temples, historical monuments etc. at the

baseline level. This would help in visualizing and predicting the possible

impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project. Socio-

economic study of an area provides a good opportunity to assess the

socioeconomic conditions of an area. This study will possibly make a

change in living and social standards of the particular area benefitted due

to the project. The gross economic production of the area will be

increased substantially due to the existence of this project. It can

undoubtedly be said that this plant will provide direct and indirect

employment and improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of

living of the area.

3.15.1 Objective of the study

The objectives of this socio-economic report consist of:

To conduct socio-economic assessment study in lease Area

To help in providing better living standards.

To know the current socio-economic situation in the region to cover

the sub sectors of education, health, sanitation, water and food

security.

To provide employment opportunities.

3.15.2 Land use pattern and infrastructure

The land use pattern indicates the manner in which different parts of land

in an area is being utilized or non-utilized. It is an important indicator of

environmental health; human activity and a degree of inter play between

these two. Even though the soil quality, water availability and climate

have strong influence on agriculture and vegetation, the human activity

may alter the natural environment to a large extent to suit human needs.

Unnatural land use often triggers rapid environmental deterioration and



disturbs ecological balance. In census records, major land use

classifications are; Forests, Culturable land, Culturable wasteland and

area not available for cultivation. Culturable land is further classified as:

irrigated and unirrigated. Area not available for cultivation includes lands

put to non-agriculture uses as well as barren and uncultivable lands.

The main land use in area is for dwellings, infrastructure and related

activities. However, the land use pattern for rural areas is discussed

below. The information is preliminary based on 2011 Census as depicting

in Table 3.28. Total land area is 35858.36 ha, out of that Irrigated area

is 22370.25 ha and it constitutes 62.38%. 7563.2 ha are un-irrigated by

source and it constitutes 21.09% of total land area. The study area

consist of Cultivable wasteland is 391.3 ha (1.12%). Area not available

for cultivation is 777.83 ha & it constitute 2.2%.

3.15.3 Demographic and Socio-Economic Environment

The demographic and Socio-economic details of the study area are

discussed below. These are primarily based on census data of 2011. Data

on number of households, population as well as literacy and employment

pattern in the study area have been presented in Table 3.29. The

employment pattern in the area is indicator of number of persons

employed in various sectors. It also indicates the various categories of

employment flourishing in the area. The Study area in 10 km radius has

54 villages including project site.

The total no. of household in the villages are 36763.7 and the total

population is 176578 (54.28% men & 48.62% women). 73.91% of are

literate while literacy rate among women & men is 65.86% & 77.17%

respectively. 51.18% of male population is part of main worker, while

only 13.35% of female population is a part of main workers. 2.86% of

male workers are marginal workers, while 5.45% of female workers are

engaged in such type of activities. 43.30% of male population and

81.06% of female population are non-workers.

3.15.4 Living Standard and Infrastructure

In India it is not possible to setup a primary standard of living because of

wide variations in terms of income, economic conditions, social custom,

employment opportunity, pattern of spending, etc. However, availability



of amenities like education, medical, water supply, communication, road

network, electricity, etc. significantly reflects the level of development of

the area. Information on available amenities in the study area has been

extracted from census record of 2011. Total numbers of village in study

area are 54. On the basis of data presented in the Table 3.30, the status

of available amenities is discussed in following sub-sections:

Educational Facilities

As per 2011 census, there are primary school in all 54 villages, 4 Pre-

primary school, 26 Secondary schools, and 11 Senior Secondary schools

in study area of 10 km.

Medical Facilities

54 villages in the study area have 9 primary health centers, 30 primary

health sub centers, and 4 Veterinary hospitals in study area of 10 km.

Drinking Water Supply

All the 54 villages in the study area have two or more sources of drinking

water. Most of the villages in study area have tube well water supply in

addition to Tap water (almost all). Moreover all villages have facility of

tube well and some villages have river and tank water facilities for

Drinking water.

Communication and Transport

The main mode of public transport available in the study area is by bus

service. 9 villages have approach to railway station as western railway

meter gauge line is passing through nearby. Majority of villages in the

study area is connected with pucca road and some villages have Water

Bounded Macadam Road.

Post and Telegraph

As per 2011 census record out of 54 villages in study area, almost all the

villages have phone facility at doorstep & post office facility. Villages have

facility of Public Call Office service at door step.

Power Supply

As per 2011 census record all the villages are getting power supply for all

purposes.



Table 3.11: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

(Monitoring Period: January, 2019 to March, 2019)

Sr.

No.

Sampling

Location

Direction w.r.

to center of

Industry

Distance

in km

Coordinates Type of

Area

1 Project site (A1) -- -- 23°27'55.72"N

72°23'43.81"E

Industrial

2 Linch (A2) NW(UW) 3.90 23°29'44.83"N

72°22'31.32"E

Residential

3 Jetalpur (A3) ENE(UW) 4.00 23°28'35.97"N

72°25'56.93"E

Residential

4 Bhakadiya (A4) NE(UW) 4.45 23°29'21.31"N

72°25'50.79"E

Residential

5 Ambaliyasan

(A5)

S(UW) 3.30 23°27'2.91"N

72°25'24.47"E

Residential

6 Tundali (A6) SSW(DW) 4.65 23°25'32.25"N

72°22'53.19"E

Residential

7 Baliyasan (A7) WSW(DW) 1.00 23°27'39.26"N

72°23'18.69"E

Residential

8 Kaiyal (A8) SSE(UW) 7.60 23°24'10.14"N

72°25'33.13"E

Residential



Table 3.12: Ambient Air Quality Status


Sr.

No.

Sampling Station PM10

(g/m3)

PM2.5

(g/m3)

SO2

(g/m3)

NOx

(g/m3)

Average (Min-Max)

1 Project site (A1) 71.4

(62.7-81.9)

40.6

(35.2-49.1)

21.7

(15.9-27.5)

24.7

(19.5-29.4)

2 Linch (A2) 64.9 (56.5-72.8)

39.2 (33.6-46.5)

20.1 (14.1-25.6)

22.3 (17.2-28.6)

3 Jetalpur (A3) 67.3 (59.2-75.6)

37.9 (33.2-42.8)

19.8 (14.3-29.3)

23.3 (18.3-31.1)

4 Bhakadiya (A4) 66.0

(58.6-74.2)

36.1

(31.8-40.7)

19.2

(14.2-24.1)

23.1

(17.3-28.0)

5 Ambaliyasan (A5) 68.7 (55.9-81.1)

39.3 (32.8-45.4)

17.8 (15.3-21.4)

22.7 (18.1-29.6)

6 Tundali (A6) 66.9 (59.1-71.3)

38.5 (32.2-46.1)

19.9 (15.3-26.8)

23.8 (19.1-29.7)

7 Baliyasan (A7) 66.1

(56.8-75.0)

37.5

(31.6-42.8)

18.5

(14.8-24.9)

22.5

(17.9-29.8)

8 Kaiyal (A8) 68.9 (58.7-79.8)

39.1 (32.0-45.9)

19.5 (14.5-28.2)

21.9 (16.7-26.6)

Figure 3.2 Graphical representation of Ambient Air Quality



Table 3.13: Ambient Air Quality Status (PM10)


Average-24 Hours Unit-g/m3

Station Name Max Min 98th

Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg. SD

Project site(A1) 81.9 62.7 80.2 74.6 71.2 68.6 71.4 4.6

Linch (A2) 72.8 56.5 72.2 67.2 65.8 62.4 64.9 4.1

Jetalpur(A3) 75.6 59.2 75.6 71.8 67.9 63.2 67.3 5.3

Bhakadiya(A4) 74.2 58.6 73.3 68.3 66.9 63.1 66.0 3.9

Ambaliyasan(A5) 81.1 55.9 80.8 72.8 68.3 63.5 68.7 7.3

Tundali(A6) 71.3 59.1 70.9 68.5 66.7 65.6 66.9 2.5

Baliyasan(A7) 75.0 56.8 75.0 69.5 65.9 62.8 66.1 5.2

Kaiyal(A8) 79.8 58.7 78.6 72.9 68.9 65.4 68.9 5.2

Figure 3.3 Graphical representations for PM10



Table 3.14: Ambient Air Quality Status (PM2.5)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg. SD

Project site(A1) 49.1 35.2 48.1 42.0 40.4 38.4 40.6 3.5

Linch (A2) 46.5 33.6 46.0 40.6 39.5 36.4 39.2 3.3

Jetalpur(A3) 42.8 33.2 42.5 40.0 37.4 35.6 37.9 2.7

Bhakadiya(A4) 40.7 31.8 40.4 37.5 36.3 34.8 36.1 2.2

Ambaliyasan(A5) 45.4 32.8 45.0 40.9 39.2 37.6 39.3 3.2

Tundali(A6) 46.1 32.2 45.1 39.5 38.4 36.5 38.5 3.2

Baliyasan(A7) 42.8 31.6 42.3 39.3 37.5 35.3 37.5 3.0

Kaiyal(A8) 45.9 32.0 45.1 41.2 39.5 37.7 39.1 3.3

Figure 3.4 Graphical representation for PM2.5



Table 3.15: Ambient Air Quality Status (SO2)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg. SD

Project site(A1) 27.5 15.9 26.6 24.3 22.3 19.6 21.7 3.1

Linch (A2) 25.6 14.1 24.8 22.0 20.2 18.3 20.1 2.9

Jetalpur(A3) 29.3 14.3 27.5 22.1 19.3 17.3 19.8 3.5

Bhakadiya(A4) 24.1 14.2 23.6 20.9 19.5 17.3 19.2 2.5

Ambaliyasan(A5) 21.4 15.3 21.1 18.6 17.5 16.7 17.8 1.7

Tundali(A6) 26.8 15.3 26.6 21.6 19.2 17.8 19.9 3.1

Baliyasan(A7) 24.9 14.8 23.8 19.7 17.9 16.4 18.5 2.7

Kaiyal(A8) 28.2 14.5 28.0 21.1 18.8 16.9 19.5 3.7

Figure 3.5 Graphical representations for SO2



Table 3.16: Ambient Air Quality Status (NOx)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg. SD

Project site(A1) 29.4 19.5 29.4 26.4 24.5 23.0 24.7 2.8

Linch (A2) 28.6 17.2 27.8 24.9 23.0 19.4 22.3 3.4

Jetalpur(A3) 31.1 18.3 30.0 25.2 23.7 21.2 23.3 3.2

Bhakadiya(A4) 28.0 17.3 27.6 25.0 23.1 21.2 23.1 2.8

Ambaliyasan(A5) 29.6 18.1 29.3 25.1 23.5 19.9 22.7 3.5

Tundali(A6) 29.7 19.1 29.2 25.7 23.3 22.4 23.8 2.7

Baliyasan(A7) 29.8 17.9 28.1 24.2 22.3 20.5 22.5 2.8

Kaiyal(A8) 26.6 16.7 26.5 24.4 22.4 19.5 21.9 2.9

Figure 3.6 Graphical representations for NOx



Table 3.17: Ambient Air Quality Status

(CO, HC (Methane & non-Methane), VOC)


Station Name CO

(g/m3)

Hydro Carbon

(g/m3)

VOC

(g/m3)

Methane Non-

Methane

Benzene Toluene Xylene

Project site (A1) 1296 27.9 1143 0.38 BDL BDL

Linch (A2) 1227 30.4 1197 0.32 BDL 0.21

Jetalpur (A3) 1342 40.8 1283 0.43 0.26 0.15

Bhakadiya (A4) 1098 24.1 1110 0.21 BDL BDL

Ambaliyasan (A5) 1136 35.1 1205 0.36 BDL BDL

Tundali (A6) 1046 21.4 1208 0.16 BDL BDL

Baliyasan (A7) 1249 26.9 1235 0.34 BDL BDL

Kaiyal (A8) 1364 42.4 1236 0.28 0.19 0.23



Table 3.18: National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(EP, 7th amendment rules-2009)

Pollutants Time-weighted average

Concentration in ambient air

Industrial, Residential, Rural and

others area

Ecologically Sensitive area (Notified by

Central Government)

Method of Measurement

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), µg/m3

Annual Average*

50 20 Improved west and Gaeke method

Ultraviolet fluorescence

24 hours** 80 80

Oxides of Nitrogen as (NO2), µg/m3

Annual Average*

40 30 Modified Jacob &Hochheiser

(Na-Arsenate)

Chemiluminescence 24 hours** 80 80

Particulate Matter (Size less than 10 µm or PM10, µg/m3

Annual Average*

60 60 Gravimetric TOEM Beta attenuation 24 hours** 100 100

Particulate Matter (Size less than 2.5 µm or PM2.5, µg/m3

Annual Average*

40 40 Gravimetric TOEM Beta attenuation 24 hours** 60 60

Ozone (O3) µg/m3

8 hours ** 100 100 UV photometric Chemiluminescence Chemical Method

1hours** 180 180

Lead (Pb) µg/m3

Annual Average*

0.50 0.50 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper

ED-XRF using Teflon filter

24 hours** 1.0 1.0

Carbon Monoxide

(CO) mg/m3

8 hours** 02 02 Non Dispersive Infra

Red (NDIR) spectroscopy

1 hour** 04 04

Ammonia (NH3) µg/m3

Annual Average*

100 100 Chemiluminescence Indophenol Blue

Method 24 hours** 400 400

Benzene (C6H6) µg/m3

Annual* 05 05 Gas chromatography based continuous analyzer

Adsorption and desorption followed

by GC analysis

Benzo(a) Pyrine

(BaP)-particulate phase only, ng/m3

Annual* 01 01 Solvent extraction

followed by HPLC/GC analysis

Arsenic (As), ng/m3

Annual* 06 06 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent

filter paper

Nickel (Ni) ng/m3

Annual* 20 20 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM

2000 or equivalent filter paper

* Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a

week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

** 24 hourly/8 hourly or 01 hourly values, as applicable, shall be complied with

98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not

two consecutive days of monitoring.



Table 3.19: Results of Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

(Date of Sampling: 18 to 19, January, 2019)

Parameters Unit CONCENTRATION

Project site (GW1)

Linch (GW2)

Jetalpur (GW3)

Bhakadiya (GW4)

Ambaliyasan (GW5)

Tundali (GW6)

Baliyasan (GW7)

Kaiyal (GW8)

pH pH Unit 7.6 7.5 7.2 7.7 7.4 7.3 7.9 7.5

Color Co-Pt Unit Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Color

less

Conductivity Micro

mhos/cm

2035 1875 1795 1880 1745 1820 1595 1875

Turbidity NTU 10.3 9.7 8.3 12.7 8.2 14.2 10.4 9.1

TDS mg/L 1410 1295 1238 1309 1203 1255 1096 1296

Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/L 362 342 297 375 339 373 345 328

Total Alkalinity mg/L 327 342 318 392 345 338 339 335

Sodium as Na+ mg/L 427 392 392 392 353 346 316 396

Potassium as K+ mg/L 46 41 52 41 40 54 35 53

Calcium as Ca+2 mg/L 89 84 53 86 73 85 74 82

Magnesium as Mg+2 mg/L 34 32 40 39 38 39 39 30

Chlorides as Cl- mg/L 642 646 623 646 563 614 543 643

Sulfates as SO4-2 mg/L 76 72 74 95 83 75 71 76

Fluoride as F- mg/L 0.69 0.75 0.81 0.65 0.69 0.70 0.72 0.69

Nitrates as NO3-3 mg/L 18 16 20 23 15 18 22 16

Phenol mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Cyanide as CN- mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Arsenic as As mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Cadmium as Cd mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Copper as Cu mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Lead as Pb mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Manganese as Mn mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Iron as Fe mg/L 0.46 0.29 0.36 0.25 0.29 0.31 0.35 0.29

Total Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Zinc as Zn mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

% Sodium -- 68.7 68.2 69.9 66.4 66.1 62.8 63.6 68.3



Table 3.20: Results of Surface water Quality in the Study Area


Parameters Unit CONCENTRATION

Boriyavi

Pond

(SW1)

Mathasur

Pond

(SW2)

Linch

Pond

(SW3)

Akhaj

Pond

(SW4)

Saganpur

Pond

(SW5)

Kherva

Pond

(SW6)

Shobhasan

Pond

(SW7)

Jagudan

Pond

(SW8)

pH pH Unit 7.39 7.62 7.68 7.32 7.52 7.61 7.55 7.64

Conductivity Micro mhos/cm 635 565 710 735 45 710 775 590

Turbidity NTU 10 16 12 16 18 16 20 15

TDS mg/L 438 392 492 510 346 489 539 410

DO mg/L 6.1 6.2 6.4 5.9 6.2 5.8 5.7 5.8

Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/L 167 134 227 209 179 215 254 169

Total Alkalinity mg/L 246 245 242 276 292 280 259 274

Sodium as Na+ mg/L 132 135 142 152 129 150 160 138

Potassium K+ mg/L 27 32 29 29 20 32 31 22

Calcium Ca+2 mg/L 34 24 38 41 32 45 49 38

Magnesium Mg+2 mg/L 20 18 32 26 24 25 32 18

Chlorides as Cl- mg/L 136 145 175 182 142 172 185 139

Sulfates as SO4-2 mg/L 45 24 49 51 43 45 53 48

Nitrates as NO3-3 mg/L 12.5 9.5 10.3 10.5 11.2 9.6 11.4 10.4

Phenol as CH3OH mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Cyanide as CN- mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Arsenic as As mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Cadmium as Cd mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Copper as Cu mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Lead as Pb mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Manganese as Mn mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Iron as Fe mg/L 0.23 0.25 0.29 0.32 0.35 0.18 0.23 0.34

Total Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Zinc as Zn mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Total Coliform MPN/ml 102 86 84 70 62 70 68 72



Table 3.21: Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water

Sr. No.

Parameters Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit in the

Absence of Alternate

Source

I Essential Characteristics

1. Colour, Hazen Units, Max. 5 25

2. Odour Unobjectionable -

3. Taste Agreeable -

4. Turbidity, NTU, Max. 5 10

5. pH 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation

6. Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l, Max. 300 600

7. Iron (as Fe) mg/l, Max. 0.3 1.0

8. Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l, Max. 250 1000

9. Residual Free Chlorine, mg/l, Min. 0.20* -

II Desirable Characteristics

10. Dissolved Solids, mg/l, Max. 500 2000

11. Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/l, Max. 200 600

12. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max. 200 400

13. Nitrate (as NO3) 45 100

14. Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max. 1.0 1.5

15. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l, Max. 75 200

16. Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l, Max. 30 100

17. Copper (as Cu) mg/l, Max. 0.05 1.5

18. Manganese (as Mn) mg/l, Max. 0.1 0.3

19. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l, Max. 0.001 No Relaxation

20. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l, Max. 0.01 No Relaxation

21. Selenium (as Se) mg/l, Max. 0.01 No Relaxation

22. Arsenic (As As) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

23. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

24. Lead (as Pb) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

25. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l, Max. 5 15

26. Aluminium (as Al) mg/l, Max. 0.03 0.2

27. Boron (as B) mg/l, Max. 1 5

28. Chromium (as Cr) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

29. Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/l,

Max.

0.001 0.002

30. Anionic Detergents (as MBAS) mg/l, Max. mg/l, Max.

0.2 1.0

31. Mineral Oil mg/l, Max. 0.01 0.03

32. Pesticides Absent 0.001

33. Radioactive Materials a. Alpha Emitters, Bq/I, Max. b. Beta Emitters, Pci/I, Max

- -

0.1

0.037

Note: * Applicable only when water is chlorinated

Source: IS: 10500, 2012



Table 3.22: Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

(Date of Monitoring: 18 to 19, January, 2019)

Sr.

No.

Locations Ld/Ln Noise Level

dB(A)

1 Project site (N1) Ld 59.4

Ln 48.2

2 100 m West from the site (N2) Ld 56.4

Ln 45.2

3 250 m South from the site (N3) Ld 53.9

Ln 42.8

4 500 m North from the site (N4) Ld 52.5

Ln 42.1

5 1000 m East from the site (N5) Ld 51.9

Ln 41.7

6 Primary School Linch (N6) Ld 53.8

Ln 40.1

7 Village Tundali (N7) Ld 52.5

Ln 40.1

8 Village Baliyasan (N8) Ld 52.4

Ln 41.5

9 Village Jetalpur (N9) Ld 51.8

Ln 40.9

Table 3.23

Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to Noise

Zone Limits Leq, dB(A)

Day Time Night Time

Industrial 75 70

Commercial 65 55

Residential 55 45

Silence 50 40



Table 3.24: Soil Analysis of Study area


Parameters Unit Concentration

Project

site (S1)

Linch

(S2)

Jetalpur

(S3)

Bhakadiya

(S4)

Ambaliyasan

(S5)

Tundali

(S6)

Baliyasan

(S7)

Kaiyal

(S8)

pH (5%) Solution 7.8 7.6 7.9 7.7 7.4 7.8 7.9 7.6

Loss of Ignition % 9.2 7.5 8.1 8.5 7.6 8.1 7.2 7.6

Particle Size

Clay (< 0.002 mm) % 23 24 31 28 28 29 26 30

Silt (0.002 to 0.075

mm)

% 26 28 26 32 30 29 27 32

Sand (0.075-0.475 mm % 26 24 20 21 23 24 27 18

gravel (size > 4.75

mm)

% 25 24 23 19 19 18 20 20

Water Holding Capacity % 42.5 31.1 45.7 44.1 49.3 46.5 47.2 44.8

Permeability cm/hr 2.95 3.18 3.21 3.18 3.26 3.28 3.19 3.16

Bulk Density g/cm3 1.48 1.46 1.51 1.47 1.52 1.5 1.48 1.47

Porosity % 40 40.8 38.8 40.4 38.4 39.2 40 40.4

Sodium Absorption

Ratio

- 3.99 4.49 4.88 4.04 4.27 4.3 3.58 5.16

Sodium mg/kg 321 339 344 300 331 305 285 402

Potassium mg/kg 151 142 169 172 151 222 276 237

Calcium mg/kg 260 217 172 213 260 201 242 242

Magnesium mg/kg 138 122 122 122 116 108 142 130

Chlorides mg/kg 318 335 407 404 462 327 251 251

Sulphates mg/kg 152 130 173 164 198 161 177 177

Organic Matter mg/kg 2.6 2.5 2.9 2.6 2.5 3.1 2.7 2.4

Available Nitrogen mg/kg 132 151 13 142 125 130 139 124

Available Phosphorus mg/kg 38 52 39 42 46 35 42 50

Iron mg/kg 3.8 1.5 1.9 2.1 1.75 18 1.9 2.4

Manganese mg/kg 2.16 2.12 1.98 3.02 1.78 2.12 2.14 1.95

Cation exchange

capacity (CEC)

- 4.23 3.94 3.81 3.83 4.09 3.8 4.34 4.65



Table 3.25

Floral Diversity

(i) Trees

Scientific Name Vernacular Name Family

Acacia Chundra Khair Fabaceae

Acacia Nilotica Bawal Fabaceae

Acacia Senegal Goradiobaval Fabaceae

Acacia Tortilis Israeli Bawal Fabaceae

Ailanthus Excelsa Aurdso Simaroubiaceae

AlangiumSalvifolium Ankol Alangiaceae

AlbiziaLebbeck Siras Fabaceae

AnnonaAquamosa Sitafal Annonaceae

Annona Reticulate Ramphal Annonaceae

AzadirachtaIndica Neem Meliaceae

Borassusflabellifer Tad Arecaceae

ButeaMonosperma Palas Fabaceae

ButeaMonosperma Khakharo Papilionaceae

Carica Papaya Papaya Caricaceae

Cassia Fistula Amaltas Fabaceae

Cassia Fistula Garmalo Caesalpiniaceae

CasuarinaEquisetifolia Sharu Casuarinaceae

Citrus Limon Limbu Rutaceae

CordiaDichotoma Gunda Ehretiaceae

Cordiamyxa Pidar Boraginaceae

Dalbergiasissoo Shisham Papilionoideae

DelonixRegia Gaulmor Caesalpiniaceae

Delonixelata Gulmohar Caesalpiniaceae

DendrocalamusStrictus Bans Poaceae

Derris Indica Karanj Papilionaceae

Emblicaofficinalis Amla Euphorbiaceae

Eucalyptus Tereticornis Nilgiri Myrtaceae

FicusBengalesis Vad Moraceae

FicusMicrocarpa Banyan Moraceae

FicusReligiosa Piplo Moraceae

LimoniaAcidissima Kotha Rutaceae

MadhukaIndica Mahudo Sapotaceae

MangiferaIndica Ambo Anacardiaceae

ManilkaraHexandra Rayan Sapotaceae

ManilkaraZapota Chikoo Sapotaceae

MoringaOleifera Sargvo Moringaceae

Pithecellobiumdulce Gorasamli Fabaceae



PolylathiaLongifolia Asopalav Annonaceae

Pongamiapinnata Karanj Fabaceae

ProsopisJuliflora VilayatiBawal Fabaceae

Prosopiscineraria Khyigdo Mimosaceae

Syzygiumcumini Jamun Myrtaceae

TamarindusIndica Amli Fabaceae

Tectonagrandis Sag Verbenaceae

TerminaliaCatappa Almond Combretaceae

TerminaliaCatappa Badam Combretaceae

ThespesiaPopulnea Piplo Malvaceae

ZiziphusMauritiana Bor Rhamnaceae

(ii) Shrubs


AbelomoschusEsculentus Bhindi Malvaceae

Acacia Catechu Khair Mimosoideae

Acacia Jacquemontii Baonli Mimosaceae

Adhatodavasica Adusa Acanthaceae

Annonasquamosa Sitafal Annonaceae

BalanitesAegyptiaca Ingorio Balanitaceae

Caesalpinia Crista Kachka Caesalpiniaceae

CalotropisGigantea Akado Asclepiadaceae

CalotroPisprocera Aak Asclepiadaceae

CapparisCarandas Karaunda Apocynaceae

Capparis Decidua Kerdo Capparaceae

CapparisSepiaria Kanthar Capparaceae


Cassia Auriculata Aval Caesalpiniaceae

Cassia Occidentalis Sundro Caesalpiniaceae

Cassia Tora Tarota Ceasalpinoideae

DaturaMetel Daturo Solanaceae

DaturaStramonium Daturo Solanaceae

Euphorbia Neriifolia Thor Euphorbiaceae

GossypiumHerbaceum Kapas Malvaceae

Hibiscus Rosa Jasund Malvaceae

JatrophaCurcas Ratanjot Euphorbiaceae

Lantana Camara Ganthai Verbenaceae

LawsoniaInermis Hina Lythraceae

LawsoniaInermis Mendhi Lythraceae

MaytenusEmarginata Vico Celastraceae

Murraya Exotica Madhukamini Rutaceae



Musa Paradisiaca Kela Musaceae

Nariumindicum Karne Apocynaceae

NeriumIndicum Lalkaren Apocynaceae

Ocimum Sanctum Tulsi Lamiaceae

PunicaGranatum Dadam Punicaceae

RicinusCommunis Devalo Euphorbiaceae

Ricinuscommunis Arandi Euphorbiaceae

Rosa Chinensis Rose Rosaceae

SesbaniaGrandiflora Agati Fabaceae

SolanumIncanum Ringan Solanaceae

ZizyphusMauritiana Bordi Rhamnaceae

ZizyphusNummularia Chanibor Rhamnaceae

(iii) Herbs


Abutilon Indicum Khapat Malvaceae

AdhatoDavasica Adusa Acanthaceae

Aloe Barbadensis Kunvarpato Liliaceae

AmaranthusViridis Amaranth Amaranthaceae

Annonasquamosa Sitafal Annonaceae

BiophytumReinwardii Lajwanti Oxalidaceae

BlumeaEriantha Kalhar Asteraceae

BoerhaviaDiffusa Satodi Nyctaginaceae

Brassica Oleraceae Gobi Brassicaceae

Brassica Oleraceae Cabbage Brassicaceae

CajanusCajan Tuvar Papilionaceae


CressaCretica Rudanti Convolvulaceae

Croton Bonplandianum Tulsi Euphorbiaceae

CuminumCuminum Jiru Apiaceae

Daturametel Datura Solanaceae

EchinopsEchinatus Shuliyo Asteraceae

EichhorniaCrassipes Kanphutti Pontederiaceae

Euphorbia Hirta Asthma Weed Euphorbiaceae

FoeniculumVulgare Variali Apiaceae

HygrophilaAuriculata Akaro Acanthaceae

Jatrophagossypifolia Ratanjyot Euphorbiaceae

LagasceaMollis Silk Leaf Asteraceae

Lantana Camara Raimunia Verbenaceae

LeucasAspera Kubi Lamiaceae



LyxopersiconLycopersicum Tamata Solanaceae

Medicago Sativa Lachko Papilionaceae

Nariumindicum Karne Apocynaceae

NymphaeaPubescens Kamal Nymphaeaceae

NymphoidesIndicum Kumudini Gentianaceae

Ocimum Sanctum Tulsi Lamiaceae

Oryza Sativa Chokha Poaceae

Pedalium Murex Gokhru Pedaliacae

Punicagranatum Dadam Puniacaceae

SolanumIndicum Ringni Solanaceae

SolanumNigrum Piludi Solanaceae

SolanumSurattense Bhoringni Solanaceae

Sorghum Bicolor Jowar Poaceae

TaraxacumOfficianale Dandelion Asteraceae

TehrosiaPurpurea Sarpankho Papilionaceae

TridaxProcumbens Bhangro Asteraceae

Xanthium Indicum Clotbur Asteraceae

Zea Mays Makai Poaceae



Table 3.26

Faunal Diversity

(A) Terrestrial & Aquatic Birds in the Study Area

Scientific Name Common Name

AcridotheresTristis Indian Myna

AlcedoAtthis Kingfisher

AnasPoecilorhyncha Duck

ApusApus Common Swift

ArdeolaGrayii Indian Heron

AtheneBrama Spotted Owlet

Bubulcus Ibis Cattle Egret

CentropusSinensis Greater Coucal

CeryleRudis Kingfisher

CetntropusSinensis Coucal

Columba Livia Rock Pigeon

CorvusCorax Common Raven

CorvusSplendens House Crow

EgrettaGarzetta Egret

ElanusCaeruleus Kite

EremoptrixGrisea Sparrow-Lark

EudynamysScolopacea Asian Koel

Halcyon Smyrnensis White Kingfisher

HimantopusHimantopus Black-Winged Stilt

MeropsPersicus Bee-Eater

MotacillaMaderaspatensis White Wagtail

MycteriaLeucocephala Painted Stork

Passer Domesticus Sparrow

PavoCristatus Peafowl

PhalacrocoraxFuscicollis Cormorant

PseudibisPapillosa Black Ibis

PsittaculaKrameri Parakeet

PycnonotusCafer Bulbul

SaxicoloidesFulicata Indian Robin

SpilopeliaSenegalensis Dove

StreptopeLiachinensis Spotted Dove

StreptopeliaDecaocto Eurasian Collared Dove

TurdoidesCaudatus Babbler

TurdoidesStriatus Jungle Babbler

VanellusIndicus Lapwing



(B) Mammals and Reptiles in the Study Area

Scientific Name Common Name

BoselaphusTragocamelus Nilgai

BungarusCaeruleus Common Krait

CalotesVersicolor Common Garden Lizard

CalotesVersicolor Garden Lizard

Canis Lupus Familiaris Indian Pariah Dog

DaboiaRusselii Russell‟s Viper

FunambulusPennantii Palm Squirrel

HemidactylusFlaviviridis Gecko

HerpestesEdwardsii Mongoose

LepusNigricollis Indian Hare

MusBooduga Field Mouse

NajaNaja Cobra

Presbytis Entellus Monkey

Ptyas Mucosa Dhaman

PtyasMucosus Common Rat Snake

RattusRattus Rat

Semnopithecus Entellus Langur

TateraIndica Indian Rat

XenochrophisPiscator Checkered Keelback



Table 3.27

Traffic Survey

TRAFFIC SURVEY SHEET

LOCATION State Highway 41 (SH-41)

TIME 09.00 to 10.00 DATE 18/01/2019

TOTAL PCU calculation Total PCU/hr

BUSES/truck * 92 PCU x 3 276

CARS/VANS 318 PCU x 1 318

MOTORCYCLES / BICYCLES 516 PCU x0.5 258

Total 852

TIME 18.00 to 19.00 DATE 18/01/2019

TOTAL PCU calculation Total PCU/hr

BUSES* 81 PCU x 3 243

CARS/VANS 318 PCU x 1 318

MOTORCYCLES / BICYCLES 492 PCU x0.5 246

Total 807

Note: *Mini-bus, Chartered Bus, School Bus, have been collectively

classified as Buses.

The road from Ahmedabad to Mehsana SH (41) is four track lanes with

divider, all types of vehicles move on the road.

Capacity of road as per IRC = 2000 PCU‟s/hr

Total Volume during Peak Hours = 852

Existing Volume/Capacity ratio = 852/2000= 0.426

The level of service is “C” that is Good

LEVEL OF SERVICE

Sr.

No.

Existing Volume/

Capacity Ratio

Level of Services

1. 0.0 to 0.2 “A” (Excellent)

2. 0.2 to 0.4 “B” (Very Good)

3. 0.4 to 0.6 “C” (Good)

4. 0.6 to 0.8 “D” (Fair)

5. 0.8 to 1.0 “E” (Poor)



Table 3.28 Land Use Pattern

Name of Village

Total Area of the

Village (ha)

Irrigated by source

(ha)

Un-irrigated

(ha)

Cultivable waste

(ha)

Area not available

for cultivation

(ha)

Sobhasan 430.8 346.3 26.9 0.6 0

Hebuva 285.66 200 56.8 1.3 12.4

Punasan 341.11 210 103 0 10.8

Sakhpurda 190.34 100 59.1 8.8 0

Vadosan 490.78 300 131.6 0 0

Boriavi 1309.71 1140.5 13.2 0 0

Mevad 480.39 300 83.2 0 46.6

Kherva 2134.04 1921.4 0 0 0

Sanganpur 603.7 319.6 220 0 0.2

Jagudan 1183.38 900 0 6 0

Kochva 262.61 200 22.3 2.9 0

Ditasan 235.35 132 53 16.4 1

Geratpur 103.13 88.6 0 0 0

Linch 1778.72 1200 217 0 106.1

Manknaj 1753.97 1204 359.3 0 10.6

Bhesana 558 400.9 84 3.2 1.7

Ambasan 1613.21 1000 437.5 0 0

Modipur 316.5 109 207.5 0 0

Jotana 931.87 551 200.8 0 2.4

Ranipura 198.93 169.9 0 2.5 0

Khadalpur 347.42 303.7 0 0 0

Dholasan 657.68 400 157.3 0 14.8

Bhakadiya 395.51 300 53.1 0 10

Jetalpur 322.16 200 74 0 1

Chaluva 860.64 30 441.4 8.5 3.1

Akhaj 1689.96 1200 224.2 0 12.8

Badalpura 122.28 64 0 0 44

Balvantpura 204.78 140 26.8 0 13

Langhnaj 2327.04 1500 564.3 8.1 158.4

Jornang 1379.85 1000 202.4 0 1.7

Bhasariya 368.3 310 0 0 0.8

Divanpura-

Alias-Apapura

357.12 178.3 82.5 11.6 20.7

Harsundal 442.15 217.8 131.6 7.8 27.1

Sidosan 359.2 82.7 184 29.5 8.5

Jakasna 497.41 212.6 221 22.5 8.2

Mudarda 863.1 190.8 235.8 82.1 18.5

Tundali 601.2 195.4 342.2 0 49.9



Mandali 582.17 210.2 277.7 0 38

Navi Shedhavi 499.5 400 39.5 0 51.4

Juni Shedhavi 454.4 300 75.6 0 34.7

Jamnapur 332.49 200 61.7 0 4.7

Tankiya 223.9 62.4 144.1 0 4.2

Kaiyal 1100.9 500 512.9 0 3

Aanandpura 316.1 152.2 87.1 42 0.4

Nandasan 1618.6 1276 117.6 0 3

Ganeshpura 344.5 200 104.5 0 0

Dhanali 453.8 350 61 8.8 0

Dholasan 384.52 150 134.7 0 3

Alampur 155.32 50 80.9 8.5 0

Bhatasan 494 260 70 119.2 0

Mathasur 771.6 400 282.9 0 2.6

Palavasna 222.56 140 56.2 0 1

Baliyasan 518 200 181 1 0

Ambaliyasan 388 200.95 60 0 47.53



Table: 3.29 Summary of Socio-economic status of Study area (Demography)

Name of the

Village/

Town/Ward

No. of

Occupied

Residential

House

Total Population

(Including

institutional and

houseless

population)

Literates Total main

Workers

Marginal

Workers

Cultivators Agricultural

Laborer

Non-Worker

P M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

Sobhasan 512 2509 1321 1188 1006 705 707 133 26 17 4 6 3 4 588 1038

Hebuva 319 1654 879 775 749 673 497 154 7 11 1 1 0 2 375 610

Punasan 463 2272 1172 1100 995 890 615 272 36 10 1 0 7 5 521 818

Sakhpurda 261 1381 686 695 545 423 363 28 2 13 2 0 0 1 321 654

Vadosan 629 3304 1727 1577 1340 854 530 121 358 301 36 7 218 237 839 1155

Boriavi 1128 5815 3009 2806 2437 1908 1650 447 52 149 12 2 19 15 1307 2210

Mevad 393 2124 1107 1017 984 885 587 174 10 89 0 1 5 81 510 754

Kherva 1996 9448 4960 4488 4100 3433 2656 608 154 314 7 7 73 237 2150 3566

Sanganpur 603.7 628 3054 1564 1260 958 796 52 89 211 6 3 81 207 679 1227

Jagudan 1179 5480 2838 2642 2269 1815 1438 122 167 82 6 5 19 8 1233 2438

Kochva 256 1220 652 568 534 352 363 12 6 13 1 8 5 5 283 543

Ditasan 227 1253 633 620 512 394 332 14 8 126 1 0 4 3 293 480

Geratpur 60 257 131 126 104 60 85 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 60

Linch 2172 10168 5275 4893 3901 2787 2740 619 203 274 11 50 46 187 2332 4000

Manknaj 964 4454 2339 2115 1860 1356 1222 209 32 251 1 5 21 140 1085 1655

Bhesana 529 2564 1377 1187 1146 830 745 115 4 21 1 1 0 12 628 1051

Ambasan 1062 4696 2428 2268 2071 1642 1359 598 25 23 0 1 13 10 1044 1647

Modipur 232 1045 527 518 433 319 300 107 0 2 0 0 0 0 227 409

Jotana 1550 7118 3748 3370 2924 2117 2083 353 24 357 6 33 6 313 1641 2660

Ranipura 177 766 398 368 347 319 229 205 1 1 0 0 1 0 168 162

Khadalpur 542 2561 1351 1210 1087 818 771 426 17 1 0 0 5 1 563 783

Dholasan 692 3363 1752 1611 1428 1070 957 175 15 18 1 0 9 17 780 1418

Bhakadiya 259 1376 721 655 553 419 401 218 1 0 0 0 0 0 319 437

Jetalpur 280 1363 682 681 603 543 375 185 3 12 1 1 2 11 304 484

Chaluva 881 4673 2479 2194 1706 1006 1303 310 111 369 15 27 53 296 1065 1515



Akhaj 932 4634 2404 2230 1977 1584 1210 248 119 194 1 4 94 178 1075 1788

Badalpura 222 1063 539 524 403 296 326 310 4 0 0 0 3 0 209 214

Balvantpura 115 588 311 277 239 158 163 9 5 0 0 0 4 0 143 268

Langhnaj 1926 9182 4778 4404 3843 2983 2411 796 254 520 49 31 160 427 2113 3088

Jornang 1312 6468 3352 3116 2771 2383 1762 305 23 16 7 3 4 5 1567 2795

Bhasariya 557 2914 1541 1373 1268 951 830 175 21 10 0 0 11 5 690 1188

Divanpura-

Alias-Apapura

380 1735 898 837 699 529 493 269 10 39 1 6 0 10 395 529

Harsundal 393 2003 1066 937 777 497 503 10 37 226 7 4 19 2 526 701

Sidosan 140 699 366 333 288 190 192 65 2 3 0 0 1 0 172 265

Jakasna 471 2180 1087 1093 867 661 553 127 44 6 3 1 38 1 490 960

Mudarda 769 3870 2042 1828 1573 1199 1041 336 97 28 7 0 70 22 904 1464

Tundali 529 2743 1438 1305 1153 1021 793 38 21 14 225 4 377 18 624 1253

Mandali 765 4093 2124 1969 1677 1341 1102 102 18 32 0 1 3 13 1004 1835

Navi Shedhavi 382 1929 1023 906 805 598 583 353 1 1 204 3 149 136 439 552

Juni Shedhavi 362 1647 859 788 678 512 449 106 67 30 203 0 152 80 343 652

Jamnapur 290 1531 794 737 620 468 427 256 4 4 0 0 1 2 363 477

Tankiya 259 1342 692 650 507 362 344 6 16 7 83 2 107 2 332 637

Kaiyal 894 4352 2396 1956 1837 1173 1483 249 59 296 366 54 505 139 854 1411

Aanandpura 255 1180 610 570 524 413 336 52 14 76 107 8 48 12 260 442

Nandasan 2605 13440 6972 6468 5393 4483 3297 411 268 116 559 54 696 168 3407 5941

Ganeshpura 345 1504 768 736 595 447 416 135 33 7 186 40 48 45 319 594

Dhanali 534 2590 1328 1262 1055 811 745 181 20 8 255 126 303 46 563 1073

Dholasan 692 3363 1752 1611 1428 1070 957 175 15 18 273 9 416 124 780 1418

Alampur 194 1059 538 521 407 333 278 19 25 10 2 1 16 1 235 492

Bhatasan 454 2206 2206 1130 880 627 641 85 8 1 174 13 316 54 481 990

Mathasur 578 2766 1409 1357 1169 884 693 53 92 131 109 9 241 8 624 1173

Palavasna 597 3018 1513 1505 1184 899 777 105 22 98 0 4 7 45 714 1302

Baliyasan 890 3915 2065 1850 1505 966 1141 233 19 16 1 0 8 9 924 1617

Ambaliyasn 1555 7072 3734 3338 2951 2127 2005 529 77 115 0 1 7 1 1652 2694



Table 3.30: Summary of Socio-economic status of Study area (Amenities)

Name of

Village

Educational

Facility

Medical

Facility

Drinking

Water

Facility

Communication

(Post

or Telegraph)

Transportation

Facility

(Bus etc.)

Approach to

Village

Nearest

town

Power

Supply

Sobhasan PP(5-

10),P,S(5-

10),SS(5-

10),ASC(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS, MCW(5-

10),TBC(5-10), D(5-

10),VH(5-10), FWC(5-

10)

T,TW,TK PO(5-10),

SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) SH,PR,

KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),

FP

Mahesana EA

Hebuva PP(5-10), P,

S(<5), SS(5-

10),ASC(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS(<5),

MCW(5-10), TBC(5-10),

D(5-10), VH(5-10),

FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO(<5),

SPO(<5),

PH,PCO(5-10)

BS,RS(<5) NH(5-10),

SH,PR,KR,WB

M,FP

Mahesana EA

Punasan PP(5-

10),P,S(<5),

SS(<5),

ASC(<5)

PHC(5-10),PHS,

MCW(<5),TBC(5-10),

D(<5),VH(<5), FWC(<5)

T,W,TW,

TK

PO(<5), SPO,PH,

PCO

BS,RS(<5) NH(5-10),

SH(<5),

PR, KR, WBM,

FP

Mahesana EA

Sakhpurda PP(5-10),

P, S(5-10),

SS(5-10),

ASC(5-10)

PHC(5-10),

PHS(5-10),MCW(5-

10),TBC(5-10),D(5-10),

VH(5-10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO(<5),

PH,PCO(5-10)

BS,RS(5-10) NH(5-10),SH,

PR, KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),

FP

Mahesana EA

Vadosan PP(5-10),P(2),

S(5-10), SS(5-

10),ASC(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS(5-

10),MCW(5-10),TBC(5-

10),D(5-10), VH(5-10),

FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO,PH,

PCO(5-10)

BS,RS(5-10) NH(5-10),

SH,PR, KR(5-

10), WBM(5-

10), FP

Mahesana EA

Boriavi PP(5-10),P(3),

S, SS(5-10),

ASC(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS,MCW(5-

10),TBC(5-10),

D(5-10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) NH(5-10),

SH(<5),PR,

KR, WBM(5-

10),FP

Mahesana EA

Mevad PP(5-

10),P,S(2),

SS,ASC(5-10)

PHC(<5), PHS(5-10),

MCW(5-10),

TBC(5-10),D(5-10),

VH(5-10),FWC(5-10)

T,W,TW PO(5-10),SPO,

PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) SH,PR,KR(5-

10),WBM(5-

10),FP

Mahesana EA

Kherva PP(5-10),P(5),

S(4),SS(3),

ASC(5-10)

PHC,PHS,MCW(5-10),

TBC(5-10),

D(5-10),VH(5-10),

FWC(5-10)

T,W,TW,

R/C,TK

PO(5-10), SPO,

PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) NH(5-10),SH,

PR,KR,WBM(5-

10), FP

Mahesana EA



Sanganpur P,S(<5),

SS(<5),

ASC(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS(<5),

MCW(<5),D(<5),VH(<5)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(<5) SH,PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA

Jagudan PP(5-10), P(2),

S, SS(5-10),

ASC(5-10)

PHC,PHS ,MCW(5-10),

TBC(5-10), D(5-10),

VH(5-10), FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO, SPO(5-10),

PH,PCO

BS,RS NH(5-10), SH,

PR,KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),FP

Mahesana EA

Kochva PP(5-10), P,

S(5-10), SS(5-

10),ASC(5-10)

PHC(<5),PHS(5-

10),MCW(<5),TBC(5-

10),D(<5),VH(<5),

FWC(<5)

T,W,TW,

TK

PO(<5), SPO(5-

10), PH,PCO

BS,RS(<5) NH(5-10),

SH(<5),

PR,KR,FP

Mahesana EA

Ditasan PP(5-10),P PHC(<5), MCW(<5),

D(<5), VH(5-10),

FWC(<5)

T,TW PO(<5),

SPO(<5),

PH,PCO

BS,RS(<5) PR,KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Geratpur PP(5-10),

P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS(5-

10),MCW(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO(5-10),

PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,WBM,

FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Linch PP(5-10), P(3),

S, SS(5-10)

PHC,PHS T,TW,TK PO,PH,PCO BS,RS SH,PR,KR,WB

M(5-10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Manknaj PP(5-10),

P(2),S

PHC(<5),PHS,MCW(5-

10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS SH(5-10),

PR,KR,FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Bhesana PP(5-10), P,

S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-

10),PHS,D(<5),VH(<5)

T,TW PO(5-

10),SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS SH(5-10),

PR,KR,FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Ambasan PP(5-10),P(4),

S,SS

PHS,MCW(<5) T,W,TW PO(<5),SPO,PH,

PCO

BS,RS(<5) SH(5-10),

PR,KR,WBM,

FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Modipur PP(5-10),P,

S(<5), SS(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS(<5),MCW(

<5),D(<5),VH(<5),

FWC(<5)

T,TW PO(<5),

SPO(<5), PH,

PCO(<5)

BS,RS(<5) SH(<5),PR,

KR, WBM(<5),

FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Jotana PP(5-10),P(4),

S(2),SS(2)

PHC,PHS(2),VH T,TW,TK PO,PH,PCO BS PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Ranipura PP(5-10), P,

S(<5), SS(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS(5-

10),MCW(<5),FWC(<5)

T,TW PO(<5),

SPO(<5),PH,PCO

BS,RS(<5) PR,KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Khadalpur P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)


10),VH(5-10)

T,TW PO(5-

10),SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,WBM(5-

10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA



Dholasan PP(5-10), P,

S(5-10), SS(5-

10)


10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(<5) PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Bhakadiya P PHC(5-10),PHS(5-

10),MCW(5-10),D(5-

10),VH(5-10)

T,W,TW,

TK

PO(5-10),

SPO(5-10),

PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Jetalpur P,SS(5-10) PHC(5-10),MCW(5-

10),D(5-10), VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW,TK PO(5-10),

SPO(5-10), PH,

PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA

Chaluva P(4) PHC(5-10), PHS, MCW(5-

10)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Akhaj PP(5-10),P,

S,SS(5-10),

ASC(5-10)

PHC,PHS T,W,TW,

TK

SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(<5) SH,PR,KR,WB

M(5-10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Badalpura PP(<5),P,

S(<5),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS(<5),

MCW(5-10),D(5-10),

VH(5-10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO(<5),

PH, PCO(<5)

BS,RS(5-10) SH,PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA

Balvantpura PP,P,

ASC(5-10)

MCW(<5) T,W,TW,

TK

PO(<5),SPO(<5)

, PH,PCO

BS,RS(<5) SH(5-10), PR,

KR,WBM, FP

Mahesana EA

Langhnaj PP,P(6),S,SS PHS,VH T,TW PO,PH,PCO BS,RS SH,PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Jornang P(2),S,SS(<5) PHC(5-10),PHS,

D(5-10),VH(5-10)

T,W,TW,

TK

SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(<5) PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Bhasariya PP(5-10),P(2),

S,SS(<5)

PHC(5-10),PHS T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(<5) SH(5-10),

PR,FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Divanpura-

Alias-Apapura

P,S(<5) PHC(5-10),PHS(5-10),

FWC(5-10)

T,TW PH,PCO BS PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Harsundal P(2) None of within 10 km T,TW SPO(<5),PH BS SH(<5),PR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Sidosan P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS(5-10),MCW(5-10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Jakasna P,S,SS(5-10) PHC(5-10),PHS,MCW(5-

10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA

Mudarda PP(5-10),P,S,

SS(5-10)


10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,WBM(5-

10), FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Tundali PP(5-10),P(3),

S(5-10), SS(5-

10

PHC(5-10),MCW(5-

10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) PR,KR,

WBM(5-10),

FP

Ambaliyasan EA



Mandali PP(5-10),P,S,

SS(5-10)


10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW,TK PO(5-10),

SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) SH,PR,KR,WB

M(5-10),FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Navi Shedhavi PP(5-10), P,

S(5-10),

SS(5-10)


10),D(5-10),VH(5-10)

T,TW PO(<5),SPO(5-

10),PH,PCO(5-

10)

BS PR,KR(5-10),

WBM(5-10),

FP

Ambaliyasan EA

Juni Shedhavi PP,P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-10),MCW(5-

10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,W,TW,T

K

SPO,PH,

PCO(5-10)

BS,RS PR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Jamnapur P PHC(5-10) T,HP,TW PO(5-10),SPO(5-

10),PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) PR,FP Ambaliyasan EA

Tankiya P PHC(<5),PHS(<5),MCW(

<5),D(<5),VH(<5)

T,W,TW,T

K

PO(<5),SPO(<5)

,PH,PCO(<5)

BS,RS(<5) SH(5-10), PR,

KR,FP

Kadi EA

Kaiyal P,S,SS(<5) PHC(5-10),PHS,D(5-10) T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS SH(<5),PR,

KR,FP

Kadi EA

Aanandpura P PHC(<5),PHS(<5),MCW(

<5),D(<5)

T,TW,TK PO(<5),SPO(<5)

, PH, PCO(<5)

BS,RS(<5) SH(<5),PR,

KR,FP

Kadi EA

Nandasan P(7),S(2),SS PHC,PHS(2) T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS SH,PR,KR,FP Kadi EA

Ganeshpura P,S,SS(5-10) PHC(5-10),PHS(5-

10),D(5-10),VH(5-

10),FWC(5-10)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS SH,PR,KR,FP Kadi EA

Dhanali P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(5-10),PHS,D(5-

10),VH(5-10)

T,TW,TK SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS(5-10) SH(<5),PR,

KR,FP

Kadi EA

Dholasan P,S(5-10),

SS(5-10)

PHC(<5),PHS(<5),

MCW(<5),D(<5),

VH(<5),FWC(<5)

T,TW,TK PO(<5),SPO,

PH,PCO(<5)

BS PR,KR,FP Kadi EA

Alampur P,S(<5),

SS(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS(<5),MCW(

<5),VH(<5),FWC(<5)

T,TW,TK PO(<5),

SPO(<5),PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) SH(5-10),

PR,KR,FP

Kadi EA

Bhatasan P,S(5-10) PHC(5-10),PHS(5-10),

MCW(5-10),D(5-10),

VH(5-10), FWC(5-10)

T,TW SPO,PH,PCO BS PR,KR,FP Kadi EA

Mathasur P(3),S,SS PHC(<5),PHS,

MCW(<5),VH(<5)

T,TW PO(5-10),

SPO,PH,PCO

BS,RS(5-10) SH(<5),PR,

KR,FP

Kadi EA

Palavasna PP,P,S(<5),

SS(<5),

ASC(<5)

PHC(<5),PHS,MCW(<5),

D(<5),VH (<5),

FWC(<5),TBC(<5)

T,W,TW PO(<5),SPO(<5)

, PH,PCO(<5)

BS,RS(<5) SH,KR,PR,

WBM,FP

Mahesana EA

Baliyasan P(3) PHC,PHS,D VH,FWC TU,TW/B SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA

Ambaliyasan P(3),S,SS PHC,PHS,D VH,FWC TT,TW/B SPO,PH,PCO BS,RS PR,KR,FP Mahesana EA



Abbreviations:

Educational PP - Preprimary School

P - Primary School S - Secondary School

SS - Senior Secondary School C - College

Medical Facility

MCW - Maternity & Child Welfare Centre PHC - Primary Health Centre

PHS - Primary Health Sub-Centre

CHC - Community Health Centre HO - Allopathic Hospital

D - Dispensary FWC - Family Welfare Centre

CWC - Child Welfare Centre HA - Ayurvedic Hospital

MHC - Mobile Health Clinic T.B - T.B Clinic

Drinking Water

T - Tap Water HP - Hand Pump

TW - Tube well Water W - Well Water

TK - Tank water

R/C - River/Canal

Post and Telegraph PO - Post Office

PH - Telephone Connection SPO - Sub Post Office

PCO - Public Call Office

Transportation BS - Bus

RS - Railway Station

Approach to Village SH - State Highway

PR - Pucca Road

KR - Kutccha Road WBM - Water bound macadam

FP - Foot path

Power Supply EA - Electricity for all Purposes



Figure 3.7

Location of AAQM station

Indicating AAQM stations



Figure 3.8

Wind Rose diagram



Figure 3.9

Water sampling Locations

Indicating Ground Water sampling location

Indicating Surface Water Sampling location



Figure 3.10

Noise monitoring locations

Indicating Noise Monitoring location



Figure 3.11

Soil Sampling Locations

Indicating locations of Soil sampling



Figure 3.12 Toposheet of location with site location map of 10 km

radius (1:50,000 scale)



Chapter-4

Anticipated Environmental Impacts &

Mitigation Measures

4.1 GENERAL

Environmental Impact can be defined as any change in environmental

conditions which may be adverse or beneficial, occurred due to action or

set of actions under consideration.

Environmental impact can be assessed by identifying the sources of the

impact and predicting the same. The identification of environmental

impacts has been made by co-relating the relationship between project

activity and environmental parameters. The activities of the project are

usually divided into two phases - Construction Phase and Operation

Phase. The activities like excavation, building construction, transportation

of construction material, etc. are usually considered in the construction

phase; while in the operation phase, the activities like transportation and

storage of raw materials and finished products, manufacturing process,

resource consumption, emergency, disaster and greenbelt development

has been considered.

The next step is prediction of impacts, which is an important component

in environmental impact assessment process. Several techniques and

methodologies are present for predicting the impacts due to the industrial

development on physical, chemical, biological and socio-economic

components of environment. Such predictions delineate contribution in

existing baseline condition for the project. The additional impacts due to

the proposed activities are analyzed keeping in mind the baseline status.

This helps to assess the assimilative capacity of the environment and in

turn the gravity of the impacts.

The third important component is evaluation of the environmental

assessment. Based on the identification and prediction of the nature of

impact on the environment, the impact can be evaluated qualitatively and

quantitatively.



4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT ATTRIBUTES

There are various types of impacts arising due to the proposed project

activities which will be evaluated considering the following environmental

parameters in construction and operational phase,

Impact on Topography

Impact on Air Environment

Impact on Water Environment

Impact on Noise Environment

Impact on Land Environment (Hazardous/solid waste generation)

Impact on Biological Environment

Impact on Socio-Economic Environment

Impact on Occupational Health & safety

4.3 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY

Proposed expansion will be carried out in the existing premises along with

adjacent land, construction work will be required for the installation of

new/additional machineries. The area of the plant is almost flat terrain.

During the construction, excavated soil will be restored to its original

shape. Thus, the impact during the construction is reversible, for short

terms and insignificant. During the operational phase of the project, no

impact is envisaged on the topography.

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

a. Construction Phase impact & mitigation measures

Construction activities will be carried out as per the plant design for

expansion activity. The source of air emission will include dust from site

cleaning and construction activity and dust from excavation of the plant

area. These emissions are expected to result in change in baseline air

quality, primarily in the working area only. It will be limited up to working

area only and not likely to spread in wider areas. However, to mitigate

the impact due to Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM); regular sprinkling

of the water will be done. Vehicular traffic associated with the

construction phase of the project lead to increased concentration

pollutants through exhaust gases in the surrounding environment,

affecting the ambient air quality of surrounding areas. Vehicles only with

PUC certificates will be allowed. However, this effect remains localized



near to the plant site during the time of vehicular movement only. So this

impact is envisaged as short term negative and reversible in nature.

Hence, looking to the overall facts described above, it can be concluded

that, the impacts on air due to the construction & erection activities will

be minimum or negligible.

b. Operational phase impact & mitigation measures

Long term impacts on the air quality are anticipated due to operational

activities. The impacts on air quality from project depends on various

factors like process technology, operation and maintenance, raw material,

fuel to be used, air pollution control measures. For the study of impact

assessment for air environment, all probable emissions are studied

including fugitive emission. The sources of impacts and mitigation

measures are described in below section.

Emission from the project

In the proposed expansion of TMT bars manufacturing unit, sources of air

pollution will be from two electricity operated induction furnaces, one coal

based reheating furnace and one stand by D.G. Set. Therefore, the unit

will install Bag house connected with primary & secondary hood with

flame arrestor system at furnaces to control particulate matter and

fugitive emission along with adequate stack height. Reheating furnace will

be provided with cyclone dust collector followed by bag filter as an air

pollution control units.

Since HSD will use as fuel for D.G. set, which will used on in case of

emergency, the flue gas emission will also be well within gaseous

emission norms and there is no need of any air pollution control

measures. Estimated emission levels are tabulated in Table 4.1.

Mitigation Measures

Unit will be provided dust suction system to control fugitive emission

generated from melting of scrap. Dust suppression system will be

provided in the form of water sprinklers. Bag filter will be provided for the

extraction of dust particles to the stack attached with induction furnace.

Continuous Casting Operation is selected for the production of billets in

induction furnace to reduce the gases emission. Greenbelt will be

developed around the plant to arrest the fugitive emission.



4.4.1 Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling of stack

Following sub-section give air dispersion modeling details for prediction of

changes in GLC of pollutants emitted from the above stacks.

Objectives: The objective of the dispersion modeling will be to quantify

the maximum predicted ambient impacts due to criteria pollutant

emissions and anticipated background concentrations for comparison with

applicable NAAQS.

Model used: The impact on air quality due to emissions from single

source or group of sources is evaluated by use of mathematical models.

The impacts of air pollutants were predicted using Gaussian air dispersion

model, which is selected on the basis of existence of multiple point

sources within the industrial complex and the plain terrain at the project

site. In order to predict the impact of air pollutants on ambient air

quality, ISCST3 model (Industrial Source Complex – Short Term

(ISCST3) dispersion model) of United State Environmental Protection

Agency (USEPA) was used by considering guidelines stipulated by CPCB

for air pollution dispersion modeling. The objective of dispersion modeling

is to predict the ground level concentration during the operation of the

project and its impact on ambient air quality of the area. The Gaussian

model provides estimates of pollutant concentrations at various receptor

locations. It is an hour-by-hour steady state Gaussian model which takes

into account the following:

- Terrain adjustments

- Stack-tip downwash

- Gradual plume rise

- Buoyancy-induced dispersion, and

- Complex terrain treatment and consideration of partial reflection

- Plume reflection off elevated terrain

- Building down wash

- Partial penetration of elevated inversions is accounted for Hourly

source emission rates, exit velocity and stack gas temperature

Only two stability conditions based on the meteorology aspects were used

to calculate the theoretical maximum ground level concentration is

comparing the actual data and data generated from mathematical



modeling, it highlights that the stability condition E & A-B were

predominant in the region.

Following are the assumptions made while using the model:

- No dry and wet depletion of pollutants

- Receptors are on flat terrain

4.4.2 Micrometeorology

Hourly micrometeorological data collected during the study period

(January, 2019 to March, 2019) have been used for modeling. The

hourly wind speed, solar insolation & total cloudiness during day time and

wind speed & total cloudiness during night time were used to determine

the hourly atmospheric stability classes (defined by Pasquill and Gifford

as A to F, A being most unstable and F being most stable). The hourly

stability classes were determined based on the technique suggested by

Turner. Turner’s system used for determining the stability classes is as

follows:

- For day or night: If total cloud cover (TC) = 10/10 and ceiling

<7000 ft (2134 m), NR = 0

- For night-time (defined as period from one hour before sunset to

one hour after sunrise):

a) If TC<4/10, use NR = -2

b) If TC>4/10, use NR = -1

- For daytime: determine isolation class number (IN)

a) If TC<5/10, use NR = IN

b) If TC>5/10, modify IN by the sum of the following applicable

criteria

If ceiling<7000 ft (2134 m), modification = -2

If ceiling>7000 ft but <16000 ft (4877 m), modification = -1

- If TC=10/10 and ceiling>7000 ft, modification = -1, and let

modified value of IN=NR, except for day-time NR cannot be <+1.

During the study period, stability calculated based on above-mentioned

Turner method gives average stability as A-B class during Day time and E

class during Night time.



4.4.3 Input data

Stack emissions data have been used for prediction of incremental GLC

values of PM, SO2 NOx using one season meteorological data during

January, 2019 to March, 2019. Input data includes quantitative

expected emission levels, temperature, mixing height from the stack.

Details of stack are given in Table 4.1.

4.4.4 Receptor Network

Uniform polar grid and ambient air monitoring locations are considered as

discrete Cartesian receptor network for entire study area of 10 km radius.

4.4.5 Output of model (24-hourly GLCs)

The 24-hourly average Ground Level Concentration (GLC) values from the

project have been computed for PM, SO2, NOx considering topographical

features around the plant & applicable stability classes. The maximum 50

(24-hr) average concentration values for PM, SO2, NOx are given in

Table 4.3 to 4.5. Corresponding Isopleths for 24-hourly predicted value

for proposed scenario is generated which is shown in Figure 4.1 to 4.3.

It may be noted from the computed result that, the highest 24-hourly

average GLCs value of PM, SO2, NOx from the proposed expansion

activity are 2.00 g/m3, 0.931 g/m3 & 1.097 g/m3 respectively. These

GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 1.0 km from the source in

East direction for PM & NOx and at a distance of 1.0 km from the source

in South direction for SO2. With this marginal contribution due to the

proposal of the project, the levels of PM10, SO2 & NOx will remain well

below the 24-hourly ambient air quality standards for SO2 & NOx (80

g/m3), PM10 (100 g/m3), PM2.5 (60 g/m3) prescribed by CPCB.

4.4.6 Incremental & cumulative concentration of pollutants

The maximum incremental GLCs due to the proposed project for SPM,

SO2, NOx is superimposed on the baseline concentrations recorded during

the study period to arrive at the likely resultant concentrations after

implementation of the proposed plant. The cumulative concentrations

(baseline + incremental) of the project is tabulated below at Table 4.2.

4.4.7 Conclusion

The modeling study proved that, the air emissions from the proposed

plant would not likely to cause any significant impact on the ambient air



quality of the study area. This is because the proposed plant will have

highly efficient air pollution control equipment to control emissions. The

ambient air quality around the project site will remain within the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) prescribed for residential area.

4.5 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

The main sources of impact on water environment will be due to

withdrawal of fresh water from the ground during construction and

operation phase. These are discussed below:

a. Construction Phase impacts & mitigation measures

Since the proposed expansion will be in the existing premises along with

adjacent land and no major construction activities will be carried out,

there will not be any adverse impact on the quality of water because very

small quantities of water will be used. No disposal of construction waste

outside the plant and no leaching are anticipated. Thus the quality and

quantity of ground water will not have any adverse impact.

b. Operational Phase impacts & mitigation measures

Total raw water requirement will be satisfied through Gujarat Water Supply

and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) supply. The existing water requirement is

91.0 KLD which will be increased up to 231.0 KLD, out of which, 34.5 KLD

will be recycled water after expansion. Thus, fresh water requirement will

be 196.5 KLD. The water requirement will be for the process, cooling,

domestic & gardening. As 196.5 KLD fresh water will be required for the

proposed expansion with surface water source, there will be insignificant

impact on the water environment. No waste water will be leached in the

ground in operational phase. Thus, there will not be any major impact on

the water environment due to proposed activities.

c. Impact Assessment

As fresh water will be met from GWSSB, hence no impact on the ground

water table. However, unit will recharge ground water during the

monsoon season every year by collecting rain water from the plant area

and adjacent area and recharged to the aquifer. Thus, by recharging the

ground water during the rain, unit will contribute to recharge the

groundwater.





There will be only 20.0 KLD industrial wastewater generation from the

cooling bleed off. This Industrial wastewater will be utilized after

collection in ETP collection tank for TMT treatment and slag cooling.

Domestic effluent generation will be around 14.5 KLD which will be

treated in to STP and treated sewage will be utilized for greenbelt

development. Thus, there will not be any major impact on the water

environment due to proposed activities.

Mitigation Measures:

Minimum use of water will be done for construction phase.

Maximum use of treated water from STP during operational phase.

Regular maintenance of rain water harvesting structures shall be

undertaken to have effective recharge.

4.6 IMPACT ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Any unwanted sound that creates disturbance in hearing is termed as

Noise. Hence, it is important to assess the present noise quality of the

area in order to predict the potential impact of future noise levels due to

the project.

a. Construction Phase Impact & mitigation measures

During the construction phase, impacts on noise level of the area will

occur due to the noise generation from installation of new equipments/

machineries, mechanical works as well as some impact due to

transportation. Mainly the impacts of increased noise levels during

construction are likely to occur due to increased movement of trucks and

other diesel powered material handling equipment. The impacts of noise

during the construction would be restricted to the site only and will be

temporary, limited to the construction phase. PPEs like ear muff/ear plug

will be provided to the workers. Regular maintenance & lubrication of

machineries will be undertaken to reduce the noise generation. Thus, it is

envisaged that the impacts on noise during the construction phase would

be insignificant after mitigation measure.

b. Operational Phase Impact & mitigation measures

During the operation phase of the project, main sources of noise within

the plants are: operation of furnaces, EMS, process plant, etc. and

material handling systems. Suitable noise control system will be provided



to ensure that noise at the ventilation openings does not exceed 85

dB(A). The noise level shall, however, exceed the above limits for a short

period during start-up of equipments. Other sources of noise are the

movement of vehicles along the road. However, proper noise preventive

measures have been taken to minimize the noise pollution like ear plugs,

dampers to the furnace, efficient silencers to the vehicles, etc. The results

of baseline monitoring carried out in the region have been presented in

Chapter-3. The results are below the standards prescribed for Industrial

environment. Thus, impact on the environment during the operation

phase will be long term but, insignificant quantity.


Adequate greenbelt is developed in the plant premises which serve

as the efficient barrier and result in prevention of noise propagation

outside plant premises.

Extensive oiling and lubrication will be carried out to reduce noise

generation at source to the permissible limit.

However, at places where noise levels may exceed the permissible

limit, earplugs will be provided to those working in such area.

Adequate noise control measures such as silencers, anti-vibration

pad for equipment with high vibration, earmuff & earplugs to the

operators, etc. shall be provided.

Housing/casing shall be provided for all noise generating machines.

All the equipment for the expansion project will be designed/

operated in such a way that the noise level in work place shall not

exceed 85 dB(A) as per the requirement of OSHA Standard.

Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles shall be undertaken

to reduce the noise impact.

4.7 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

The main source of impact on land and soil environment will be due to

construction activities and hazardous waste disposal.

a. Construction Phase Impact & mitigation measures

The construction activities like excavation for foundation, clearing,

leveling the sites & vehicular movements will entail change in the

landscape, which are expected to be of short duration and insignificant.



Unit will provide sanitation facilities for the staff engaged in construction

work. Sewage will be treated in STP and treated water will be utilized for

Greenbelt development. Thus, there will not be any impacts on land

during the construction phase.

b. Operational Phase impact (Solid & Hazardous Waste)

During the operation phase, it is identified that the impacts on land would

occur due to the contamination by Solid & Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous

wastes are the major source of impacts on land. After expansion, there

will be two types of hazardous wastes generation - used oil and discarded

container/drums. Two source of non-hazardous solid waste namely Slag -

1440 MT/year generated from process and dust from bag filter - 72

MT/year.


Entire quantity of hazardous waste will be handled & disposed as per


Rules, 2016. At Someshwar Ispat, entire quantity of the hazardous waste

will be stored in the isolated hazardous waste storage area within

premises having impervious platform having RCC floor, leachate

collection system & roof cover and disposed as per the scientific method.

Used lubricant oil and discarded container/drums will be sold to

registered recyclers.

Generated slag from process is inert in nature & used in road making or

land filling in low lying area. Dust from bag filter will be sold to brick

manufacturers working in 25 km radius from project site and also

supplied to the companies for land leveling, conditioning & road

construction, etc. Details of Hazardous & Solid waste disposal methods

are given in Table 2.12. Hence, no significant negative impact is

envisaged on the surrounding soil quality due to generation of

solid/hazardous waste.

4.8 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

a. Construction phase impact & mitigation measures

Unit is already in existence, so there will not be any cutting of natural

vegetation. Thus, it is envisaged that there will not be any adverse

impacts on the ecology/biological environment in construction phase.



b. Operational phase impact & mitigation measures

No endangered floral or faunal species has been recorded within the

study area. There will not be any discharge of effluent from the plant into

any water body; hence there will not be any impact on aquatic ecology of

the surrounding area. GLCs of air pollutants will remain low and hence no

significant impact on terrestrial ecology is expected. Thus, there will not

be any significant impact on ecological environment due to proposed

expansion activities.


Existing greenbelt will be denser to enhance the biological feature of

the project site and survival and maintenance of the same shall be

closely monitored.

If any trees are cut during construction, equal number of trees shall

be replaced and their survival shall be monitored.

4.9 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

a. Construction Phase Impacts & mitigation measures

During the peak construction phase, construction manpower

including construction workers will be employed. However, to the

maximum extent possible, construction workers will be employed

from within the study area. Since the construction phase of this

project will be for short time period, the socio-economic impact due

to construction of this project is going to be temporary.

This will increase construction employment in the study area.

For transportation of construction material, the existing road

infrastructure is adequate.

As the construction phase for the proposed project will be few months,

the impact would be temporary.

b. Operation Phase Impacts & mitigation measures

The proposed expansion activities will be carried out in the existing plant

premises. Therefore, no displacement of person is envisaged. Unit will

provide employment opportunity to locally available skilled and un-skilled

labours at different level as per the requirement, which in turn result into

a positive impact on prevailing socio-economic environment. For the

proposed expansion, additional 80 nos. of workers will be employed. In



addition, employment will be generated by the secondary supporting

activities e.g. transportation, communication, daily utility services.

Surrounding area has got good educational facilities and most of

employees will come from the surrounding area. No adverse impact is

envisaged on prevailing communication and transportation facilities due

to the project. Thus, overall impacts on socio-economic environment are

long term and positive in nature.

Proposed Mitigation measures for Socio-Economic Environment

A full-flagged emergency preparedness plan will be prepared to deal with

fire-fighting, evacuation and local communication. Organization will

provide basic amenities viz. safe drinking water, education, medical

treatment for workers of the unit and nearby community.

4.10 IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

a. Construction Phase Impacts & mitigation measures

In the Construction phase, some effects on occupational health & safety

of the employees working in the site are envisaged. Major health issues

encountered will be physical hazards & accidental Hazard. All plans and

construction schedule will be followed as per relevant laws approved by

competent authority, so as to minimize the occupational health hazards.


Sr.

No.

Environmental

Attribute

Mitigation Measures

1 Safety & Health Necessary PPEs like helmets, ear plug/ear muff,

safety shoes, goggles etc. will be provided to

workers.

Incident/accident reporting system will be

developed and all the employees will be made

aware for the same.

Periodic inspection & testing of equipments &

machineries will be done.

b. Operational Phase Impacts & mitigation measures

In operational phase of the project, various effects on occupational health

and safety of the employees working in the plant are envisaged. Major

health and safety issues encountered will be physical hazards, respiratory

hazards, electrical hazards, noise, fire hazards associated while working

within the plant. Preventive safety measures shall be taken to minimize

the risk of accident.




Sr. No.

Environmental Attribute

Mitigation Measures

1 Safety & Health Emergency preparedness plan should be implemented.

First aid/other emergency treatment should be provided.

Workers shall be well equipped with personal protective equipments. Only authorized persons will be allowed inside the plant.

A health monitoring program shall be in place to monitor the health of the persons working on the

site to ensure the health status of all concerned.

Fire hydrant system, fire extinguishers will be

installed at different locations within premises.

Sign boards will be displayed at designated locations

indicating appropriate hazard warnings.

Good house-keeping will be ensured within the

factory premises.

4.11 TRAFFIC LOAD CALCULATION

The traffic load is to be increased due to proposed project due to

transportation of finished goods and raw materials. Calculation of

transport load is summarized below.

Additional Production: 17500 MT/month

Considering 30 days = 17500/30 = 583 Ton/day

Considering 20 T truck load = 583/20 = 29.10 say 30 nos. of vehicles/d

Generally, trucks used for transportation of finished goods & raw material

Considering to and fro movement, number of trucks passing per day will

be 30 x 2 = 60; Equivalent PCUs = 3.5 x 60 = 210/day

As per Indian Road Congress, a 4 lane divider road has a carrying

capacity of 2000 PCUs per hr.

Additional traffic from the project will be estimated as 210

PCU/day [30 trucks (in & out) x 3] and 50 PCU/day from car and

motorcycle, which have insignificant impact on existing traffic.

Existing Traffic Scenario and Level of Services

Existing Traffic Scenario and Level of Services is discuss in traffic survey

Table 3.27 of Chapter-3 of EIA report. Current traffic level considers “C”

good traffic level. There will not be any major increase in transportation

activity due to proposed project as compared to present carrying

capacity.



Table 4.1

Estimated emission quality

Sr.

No.

Stack

attached to

Stack

Height

(m)

Dia.

(m)

Temp.

(K)

Velocity

(m/s)

Concentration

(g/s)

SPM SO2 NOX

1 Reheating

Furnace

30 0.6 438 6.5 0.119 0.064 0.055

2 Induction

Furnace

30 0.9 345 5.5 0.157 0.087 0.070

3 D.G. Set 11 0.3 483 15 0.079 0.032 0.048



Table 4.2

Cumulative cconcentrations at various locations

Station Direction Dist.

(Km)

Baseline

Concentration

(g/m3)

Predicted GLC

(g/m3)

Cumulative

Concentration

(g/m3)

PM SO2 NOx PM SO2 NOx PM SO2 NOx

Project site(A1) -- -- 71.4 21.7 24.7 0.6 0.2 0.2 72.0 21.9 24.9

Linch (A2) NW(UW) 3.90 64.9 20.1 22.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 65.1 20.2 22.4

Jetalpur (A3) ENE(UW) 4.00 67.3 19.8 23.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 67.3 19.8 23.3

Bhakadiya (A4) NE(UW) 4.45 66.0 19.2 23.1 0.4 0.4 0.1 66.4 19.6 23.2

Ambaliyasan (A5) S(UW) 3.30 68.7 17.8 22.7 1.4 0.7 0.9 70.1 18.5 23.6

Tundali (A6) SSW(DW) 4.65 66.9 19.9 23.8 0.2 0.1 0.1 67.1 20.0 23.9

Baliyasan (A7) WSW(DW) 1.00 66.1 18.5 22.5 1.2 0.5 0.6 67.3 19.0 23.1

Kaiyal (A8) SSE(UW) 7.60 68.9 19.5 21.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 68.9 19.5 21.9



Table 4.3

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SPM

Note: Receptor Types: GC = Grid cart, Concentration in µg/m3

RANK CONC RECEPTOR (XR,YR) TYPE RANK CONC RECEPTOR (XR,YR) TYPE

1 2.000 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 26 1.330 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

2 1.937 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 27 1.329 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

3 1.921 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 28 1.328 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

4 1.918 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 29 1.301 ( -2000.00, -2000.00) GC

5 1.836 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 30 1.299 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

6 1.824 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 31 1.264 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

7 1.714 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 32 1.253 ( -2000.00, -2000.00) GC

8 1.703 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 33 1.239 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

9 1.658 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC 34 1.219 ( 3000.00, 3000.00) GC

10 1.635 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 35 1.217 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

11 1.506 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 36 1.216 ( .00, -3000.00) GC

12 1.486 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 37 1.216 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

13 1.485 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 38 1.208 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

14 1.485 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 39 1.193 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

15 1.472 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 40 1.168 ( .00, -1000.00) GC

16 1.458 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 41 1.162 ( -1000.00, .00) GC

17 1.409 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 42 1.154 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

18 1.394 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 43 1.143 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

19 1.392 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 44 1.102 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

20 1.392 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 45 1.090 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

21 1.385 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 46 1.083 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

22 1.382 ( 3000.00, .00) GC 47 1.077 ( -1000.00, .00) GC

23 1.369 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 48 1.065 ( 4000.00, .00) GC

24 1.348 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 49 1.055 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

25 1.338 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 50 1.053 ( .00, -3000.00) GC



Table 4.4

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SO2


1 0.931 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 26 0.635 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

2 0.919 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 27 0.633 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

3 0.911 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 28 0.627 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

4 0.899 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 29 0.625 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

5 0.885 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 30 0.616 ( -2000.00, -2000.00) GC

6 0.885 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 31 0.614 ( .00, -1000.00) GC

7 0.812 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC 32 0.613 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

8 0.809 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 33 0.605 ( 3000.00, 3000.00) GC

9 0.806 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 34 0.597 ( .00, -3000.00) GC

10 0.768 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 35 0.594 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

11 0.718 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 36 0.591 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

12 0.711 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 37 0.585 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

13 0.710 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 38 0.576 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

14 0.708 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 39 0.576 ( -1000.00, .00) GC

15 0.691 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 40 0.573 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

16 0.681 ( 3000.00, .00) GC 41 0.571 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

17 0.681 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 42 0.549 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

18 0.680 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 43 0.542 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

19 0.678 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 44 0.542 ( .00, -1000.00) GC

20 0.665 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 45 0.529 ( 4000.00, .00) GC

21 0.660 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 46 0.521 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

22 0.656 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 47 0.520 ( .00, -3000.00) GC

23 0.648 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 48 0.516 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

24 0.643 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 49 0.515 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

25 0.638 ( -2000.00, -2000.00) GC 50 0.510 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC




Table 4.5

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for NOx


1 1.097 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 26 0.707 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

2 1.036 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 27 0.704 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

3 1.019 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 28 0.698 ( .00, -2000.00) GC

4 1.018 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 29 0.674 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

5 0.962 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 30 0.669 (-2000.00, -2000.00) GC

6 0.950 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 31 0.658 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

7 0.917 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 32 0.656 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

8 0.909 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 33 0.643 ( -2000.00, -2000.00) GC

9 0.879 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 34 0.640 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

10 0.855 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC 35 0.640 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

11 0.804 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 36 0.634 ( .00, -1000.00) GC

12 0.797 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 37 0.629 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

13 0.791 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 38 0.627 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

14 0.786 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 39 0.625 ( .00, -3000.00) GC

15 0.784 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 40 0.620 ( 3000.00, 3000.00) GC

16 0.770 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 41 0.600 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

17 0.759 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 42 0.592 ( -1000.00, .00) GC

18 0.746 ( .00, -1000.00) GC 43 0.589 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

19 0.745 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 44 0.579 ( -1000.00, .00) GC

20 0.736 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 45 0.576 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

21 0.735 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 46 0.574 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC

22 0.722 ( .00, -2000.00) GC 47 0.565 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

23 0.712 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 48 0.565 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

24 0.711 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC 49 0.557 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC

25 0.710 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 50 0.554 ( -1000.00, -1000.00) GC




Figure 4.1 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for SPM

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Figure 4.2 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentration Values for SO2

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Figure 4.3 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for NOx

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Chapter-5

Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 PROLOGUE

Alternative analysis is the process of analyzing the proposed locating for

suitability for basic necessities to operate the plant safely, this analysis

also covers the environmental aspect of pollution prevention and

improvement in quality of life nearby the project vicinity. The project

alternative is the course of action in pace of another, that would meet the

same purpose and need, but which would avoid or minimize negative

impacts and enhance project benefits.

Such projects may result in specific impacts which can be avoided or

mitigated by adherence to certain predetermined performance standards,

guidelines or design criteria. Alternative approaches may therefore be

more effective in integrating environmental and social concerns into the

project planning process.

5.2 SITE ALTERNATIVE

The unit is already exists at Plot No. 248, Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist.

Mehsana, Gujarat. Now, unit proposed to expand its production capacity

within existing premises as well as adjoining land of Plot No. 246 of

Baliyasan Village and Survey no. 549/p of Dholasan Village. The other

supporting features are summarized hereunder -

Availability of suitable and adequate land for expansion;

Availability of all essential facilities like communication, medical

facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled manpower, raw

materials, road network etc.;

Location is very near to Highway hence transportation is easy;

No national park or sanctuary falls within 10 km radial distance from

proposed project site.

Based on the above reasons no other alternative site is analysed.

5.3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY

The technologies for the production of TMT Bars have been selected

based on the technologies available in India. Hence, no proposal of

alternate process or technology and currently it is the best technology

available with the proponent.



Chapter-6

Environmental Monitoring Program 6.1 PRELUDE

Environment monitoring is the sampling and analysis tool to know the

environment conditions at particular time. The record of environmental

monitoring is most important as the environmental changes are slow in

nature and impact appears after many years. Environmental Monitoring is

the technical heart of assessment of environmental and social impacts

arising due to implementation of the proposed project. An equally

essential element of this process is to develop measures to eliminate,

offset or reduce impacts to acceptable levels during implementation and

operation of projects. The integration of such measures into project

implementation and operation is supported by clearly defining the

environmental requirements within an Environmental Management Plan.

Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. is an existing unit and now proposed to

expand its production capacity within existing premises as well as in

adjoining plot. It has proposed adequate environmental monitoring

programme.

6.2 POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

The continuous monitoring of environmental parameters like air, water,

noise, soil and performance of pollution control facilities and safety

measures in the plant are vital for proper Environmental management of

any industrial project. Therefore, the company shall create environmental

monitoring facilities by the environmental and safety department to

monitor air and water pollutants as per the guideline of GPCB & CPCB.

Moreover, air and water shall be monitored by outside agencies

authorized by GPCB at regular frequencies. This department shall also

carry out periodical checkup of fire and safety equipments.

6.3 OBJECTIVE OF MONITORING PLAN

The basic objective of monitoring is -

To know the pollution status within the plant and its vicinity;

To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular

with regards to new developments;



Generate data for corrective action in respect of pollution;

Correlate the production operations with emission and control

mechanism;

To check or assess the efficiency of the controlling measures;

Examine the performance of pollution control system;

Assess the Environmental impacts;

Remedial measures and environment management plant to reverse

the impacts;

To establish a database for future Impact Assessment Studies for

new projects.

6.4 SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

The environmental monitoring will be scheduled on regular interval to

assess the conditions. The record of these monitoring will be compared

with the baseline study to know the changes in environmental conditions.

The post-project environmental monitoring suggested herewith should be

as per the following guideline.

The highlights of the integrated environmental monitoring plan are:

The stack monitoring facilities like ladder, platform and porthole at

all the stacks will be maintained in good condition.

Regular monitoring of all gaseous emissions from stacks.

The performance of air pollution control equipment evaluated based

on these monitoring results.

Water consumption will be recorded daily.

As far as possible, noise curbed at its source, with the help of

acoustic hoods and other such noise reducing equipment. Regular

noise level monitoring will be carried out.

Greenbelt will be properly maintained and new plantation

programmes will be undertaken frequently.

Continuous environmental awareness programmes will be carried

out for the employees and also in the surrounding villages.

6.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Scheme for monitoring ambient air quality, stack emissions and fugitive

emissions are proposed. The ambient air quality monitoring systems are

recommended for monitoring the ground level concentrations and fugitive



emissions around the plant. Unit should install three monitoring stations

around its battery limit (at 1200 as per guideline) for monitoring PM, SO2

and NOx. The combined data will provide overall characteristic and

emission from the industry. For this, the following equipment is

recommended to be procured or can higher the services from

Environmental consultant by the project proponent for implementing the

above mentioned monitoring schemes.

Water Environment

No process wastewater generation from any stage of process. W/w of

cooling bleed off will be directly reused in TMT treatment & slag cooling.

Domestic sewage will be treated into STP and after treatment; it will be

utilized for greenbelt development in plant premises.

Noise Environment

Monitoring of noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of

maintenance schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise

protection measures. A good quality digital sound pressure level meter is

essential for this purpose.



Table: 6.1 Monitoring schedule for Environmental parameters

Sr.

No.

Component Frequency of analysis

with its analyzer

Parameters

1 Stack Monitoring of

each stack

Monthly by external agency PM, SO2, NOX

2 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or as

per the statutory conditions

by external agency

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

3 Noise level Monthly as per the

statutory conditions by

external agency

Nr. Main gate, Nr.

Furnace, Nr. D. G. set

etc.

4 Work zone fugitive

monitoring

Monthly by external agency RPM

5 Health check-up of

workers

As per the statutory

guideline

All workers

Table: 6.2 Budget for implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan

Particulars No. of

location

Parameters Methodologies

Method of

Monitoring

Method of Analysis

Stack

Monitoring of

each stack

All stacks PM, SO2, NOx Stack

monitoring

kit

PM: IS 11255:part-1:1985

SO2: IS 11255:part-2:1985

NOx: IS 11255:part-7:2005

Ambient Air

Quality

Monitoring

3

locations

PM2.5, PM10,

SO2, NOx

RDS, Fine

Particulate

Sampler

PM2.5: IS 5182:part-23:2006

PM10: IS 5182:part-23:2006

SO2: IS 5182:part-2:2001

NOx: IS 5182:part-6:2006

Work zone

fugitive

monitoring

2 to 3

locations

RPM Personal

sampler

Gravimetric

Noise Pollution 6 to 8

locations

Noise level in

dB(A)

Sound Level

Meter

---

Health status

of workers

All

workers

As suggested

by panel

doctor

-- --

Budgetary provision for environment & safety management system has been

made in the project planning with Rs. 129.5 Lakhs as capital cost and Rs.

26.0 Lakhs/Annum as recurring cost.



Chapter-7

Additional Studies A) RISK ASSESSMENT

7.1 INTRODUCTION

The risk assessment studies have been conducted for identification of

hazards, to calculate damage distances and to spell out risk mitigation

measures. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of

MS TMT Bars at Plot No. 248, Vill: Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana and

has purchased new land of Plot no. 246 of Baliyasan Village and Survey

no. 549/p of Dholasan Village, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana for proposed

expansion. Unit is involved in the production of TMT bars with production

of 12500 MTPM. Now, the unit proposes to expand its total production

capacity up to 30000 MTPM along with additional production of

Ingot/Billets with capacity of 30000 MTPM by melting process through

installation of induction furnace.

Hazard analysis involves the identification and quantification of the

various hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the plant. On the other

hand, risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks.

The workers are exposed to, accidents resulting from the hazards due to

accident occur in the plant area.

Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis. It involves the

identification and assessment of risks the neighbouring populations are

exposed to as a result of hazards present. This requires a thorough

knowledge of failure probability, maximum credible accident scenario,

vulnerability of population etc. Consequently, the risk analysis is often

confined to maximum credible accident studies. Based on the risk

estimation for fuel and chemical storage Disaster Management Plan

(DMP) has been prepared.

7.1.1 SCOPE OF STUDY

The scope of work is to carry out risk analysis for the proposed expansion

of plant covering all the risk to be handled and stored at the plant after

expansion.



7.1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVE

The objective of the risk analysis includes the following:

Identification of hazards

Selection of credible scenarios

Consequences analysis of selected accidents scenarios

Risk mitigation measures

7.2 HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard is defined as a chemical or physical conditions those have the

potential for causing damage to people, property or the environment.

Hazard identification is the first step in the risk analysis and entails the

process of collecting information on:

the types and quantities of hazardous substances stored and

handled,

the location of storage tanks & other facilities,

Potential hazards associated with the spillage and release of fuel.

A preliminary hazard analysis is carried out initially to identify the major

hazards associated with storages and the processes of the plant. This is

followed by consequence analysis to quantify these hazards. Finally risk

reducing measures are deduced and implemented. The major aspects are

described below:

Table 7.1 Preliminary Hazard

Area Process Potential Hazard Measures

Induction

Furnace

Scrap

convert to liquid

metals

Re-circulating water

may come in contact with molten hot metal

leading to spurting of metal or under extreme conditions

explosion may also occur.

In built safety system is

provided in the construction of furnace

with suitable refractory Walls.

Material Charging

Material Handling

Charging materials being rusty and

moisturized which may lead to spurting of

metal

This may occur if raw materials are stored in

open. However, raw material storage in the

proposed plant will be covered.

Ingot formation

Transfer of molten

metals

Sudden break out of molten metal may

results in heavy explosion, due to their

In case minor leakage, the flow of molten metal

will be controlled. If there is major



coming contact with

water, there by causing serious burn

injuries to persons and damage to equipment.

breakout, the area would

be cut off and cordoned. Any accumulation of

water will be preventive in such vulnerable areas

Power Transformers

Electric supply

systems

Fire and explosion All electrical fittings and cables are provided as

per the specified ISI standards.

Switch Yard control room

Electric distribution

systems

Fire in cable galleries and switch

All electrical fittings and cables are provided as

per the specified Standards.

7.3 METHODOLOGY, APPROACH AND DAMAGE CRITERIA FOR RISK

ASSESSMENT

Consequence analysis is that part of risk analysis, which considers

individual failure cases and the damage, caused by each failure case. It is

done to predict the outcome of potentially serious hazardous accidents to

man and material in and around the plant boundary limits.

The advantages of carrying out consequence analysis are given below:

To improve plant layout (for new projects and for expansion of

existing one)

To meet statutory requirements

Protection of public in the nearby areas (no residential/inhabited

nearby)

Disaster management planning

Training tool

The findings of a consequence analysis provide information about

hazardous effects resulting from an accident scenario. In addition,

Methods for dealing with possible catastrophic events are also

provided.

7.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND FIRST AID MEASURES

The secondary metallurgical unit where multifarious activities are

involved during construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation

and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the basic inputs.

Along with the advantage, the industrialization generally brings several

problems like occupational health and safety.



The following occupational health and safety issues are specific to

proposed plant activities.

Physical hazards

Heat and hot liquids

Respiratory hazards

Electrical hazards

Noise

Fire and explosions

7.4.1 Physical Hazards

Specific physical hazards are discussed below:

Potential physical hazards in secondary metallurgical plant are related to

handling of raw materials and product; heavy mechanical transport and

work at heights & work in hot area. Lifting and moving heavy loads at

elevated heights using hydraulic platforms and cranes presents a

significant occupational safety hazard. Recommended measures to

prevent and control potential worker injury include the following:

Clear signage in all transport corridors and working areas;

Appropriate design and layout of facilities to avoid crossover of

different activities and flow of processes;

Implementation of specific load handling and lifting procedures,

The area of operation of fixed handling equipment (e.g. cranes,

elevated platforms) should not cross above worker and pre-

assembly areas;

Material and product handling should remain within restricted zones

under supervision;

Regular maintenance and repair of lifting, electrical, and transport

equipment should be conducted. Prevention and control of injuries

related to grinding and cutting activities, and use of scrap;

Locate machine-tools at a safe distance from other work areas and

from walkways;

Conduct regular inspection and repair of machine-tools, in

particular protective shields and safety devices / equipment;

Train staff to properly use machines-tools, and to use appropriate

Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs).



Prevention and control of hazards associated with rolling processes

and activities include the following:

Provide grids around stands and shields where rolled material could

accidentally come off rolling guides;

Provide rails along transfer plate with interlocked gates that open

only when machine is not in use.

7.4.2 Heat and Hot Liquid

High temperatures and direct radiation are common hazards in integrated

metallurgical plants. High temperatures can cause fatigue and

dehydration. Direct radiation also poses a risk to sight. Potential contact

with hot metal or hot water may occur from the cooling zone, from

splashes of melted metal, and from contact with hot surfaces.

Recommended measures for prevention and control of exposure to heat

and hot liquids/materials include the following:

Shield surfaces where close contact with hot equipment or

splashing from hot materials is expected;

Implement safety buffer zones to separate areas where hot

materials are handled or temporarily stored. Rail guards around

those areas should be provided, with interlocked gates to control

access to areas during operations;

Use appropriate PPEs (e.g. insulated gloves and shoes, goggles to

protect against radiation, and clothing to protect against heat

radiation and liquid metal splashes);

Install cooling ventilation to control extreme temperatures;

Implement work rotations providing regular work breaks, access to

a cool rest area, and drinking water.

7.4.3 Heat Stress

Overview

Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments

may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in

occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can result in heat stroke,

heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the

risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up

safety glasses, and dizziness. Burns may also occur as a result of



accidental contact with hot surfaces or steam. Prevention of heat stress in

workers is important. Employers should provide training to workers so

they understand what heat stress is, how it affects their health and

safety, and how it can be prevented.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It occurs when the

body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature

rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to

cool down. When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to

106 0F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or

permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.

Recommended five steps to heat stress risk assessment

When undertaking a heat stress risk assessment it is recommended to

take a following staged approach.

Step 1: Identify hazards

Look - Visually inspect the workplace to identify heat stress hazards

(e.g. looking for a heat source, are workers wearing PPE etc?)

Read through accident and productivity reports. Can any accidents be

attributed to heat stress (e.g. fainting, confusion, poor concentration

etc.)? Do accidents increase during periods of hotter weather?

Listen to your workers. They are experts in their jobs.

Step 2: Decide who might be harmed and how

Inexperienced workers, young workers, trainees, contractors, cleaners,

maintenance workers and visitors may require training.

Experienced workers with infrequent exposures may also require

training. They may be used to the job, but not to working in the heat.

Health status of workers is important. Identify those who might be

added risk to heat stress? Consult a physician if you are unsure.

What happens if things go wrong? Put emergency procedures in place.

Rehearse emergency procedures. Consult a physician if you are unsure.

Plan for the unexpected. Consider the nature of the task, where it is

being performed, what the hazards are and what sorts of things may go

wrong. Establish a chain of command.



Step 3: Evaluate risks and decide whether existing precautions

are adequate or should more be done

Think before you start - Is it necessary to work in the heat? Can the job

be redesigned? Can the environment/PPE/work rate be changed?

Planning and training are crucial

Conduct a risk assessment and interpret the results. Use the following

methods in your heat stress risk assessment:

Basic Risk Assessment to Identify Hazards

Qualitative Risk Assessment using the Observation Checklist

Draw up an action list. Can you get rid of the hazard altogether? If not,

how can you reduce the risk of heat stress? A possible order for

problem solving may include:

Try a less risky option – e.g. wait for the temperature to reduce;

Prevent access to the hazard – e.g. only acclimatized workers;

Organize work to reduce exposure – e.g. work-rest schedules, job

rotation, team rotation, more workers on job;

Issue personal protective equipment – e.g. aluminized garments for

those exposed to high radiant temperatures;

Provide welfare facilities – e.g. first aid and emergency procedures.

Step 4: Record your findings

Implement a formal reporting procedure that is incorporated into

current risk assessment reporting procedures for other hazards. Record

measures taken, indices used, and outcomes. Describe interpretation of

assessment. Report any communication between medical experts,

thermal experts etc. Record findings of discussions with staff, review of

accident statistics, productivity variations etc.

Step 5: Review your assessment and revise if necessary

Review control options and implement controls where appropriate. Do

your employees think there is still a problem? Has there been a

reduction in unsafe actions, accidents, illnesses, absenteeism etc.? Has

there been an increase in productivity, worker satisfaction, etc.?

Frequent Exposures: Be aware that new equipment, new manufacturing

methods, new PPE, etc., may all contribute to a change in the risk of



heat stress. If any changes significantly alter the risk of heat stress,

conduct a heat stress risk assessment;

Infrequent Exposures: Conduct a risk assessment prior to each

exposure. Ensuring your controls are in place, that training has been

given, emergency procedures are in places, etc.

Measures proposed for reduction of heat stress around furnace and for

safe handling of the hot metal considering the provision of Gujarat

Factories Rules.

Symptoms of heat stress

Symptoms of heat stroke include:

Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating

Hallucinations

Chills

Throbbing headache

High body temperature

Confusion/dizziness

Slurred speech

First Aid

Take the following steps to treat a worker with heat stroke:

Move the sick worker to a cool shaded area,

Cool the worker using methods such as-

Soaking their clothes with water,

Spraying, sponging, or showering them with water,

Fanning their body.

High temperatures and direct infrared (IR) radiation are common hazards

in secondary metallurgical industries. High temperatures can cause

fatigue and dehydration. Direct IR radiation also poses a risk to sight.

Ambient temperature in work zone is generally higher than the

atmospheric ambient temperature. To maintain safe distance of workers

from furnace, magnetic charging systems is in practice and same will be

adopted for expansion project. Generally, 10 meter distance of workers

working in the work area is maintained from furnace to avoid heat stress

and heat radiation.



Following precautionary measures are summarized below.

Implementing safety buffer zones to separate areas where hot

materials/casting and heating oven, and ladles are handled or

temporarily stored.

Operation of furnace and magnetic hoist operated by operator from

close cabin with safe distance.

Rail guards around those areas will be provided.

Provide appropriate PPE (e.g. insulated gloves and shoes, goggles to

protect/access to areas during operations; against IR and ultraviolet

radiation, and clothing to protect against heat radiation.

Implementation of work rotations to workers.

Installing cooling ventilation to control extreme temperatures,

Provide cool rest area, and adequate drinking water facility will be

provided to worker.

Natural ventilation will provide to minimize heat radiation.

7.4.4 Respiratory Hazards

Damaged material should be repaired or removed while other materials

may be monitored and managed. Any handling of insulation materials

deemed to contain asbestos or any other hazardous material should only

be performed by properly trained and certified contractors and personnel

following internationally accepted procedures for their repair or removal;

Use of asbestos must be avoided in new installations or upgrades;

An LDPE sheet should be placed under the item to be insulated (e.g.

tube or vessel) and under the stock of insulation material to be

layered, to prevent surface contamination with fibers.

7.4.5 Dust and Gas

Dust is generated from handling and storage of raw materials. In the

melting process, high temperature operations are conducted; workers

may be exposed to gas inhalation hazards. Recommendations to prevent

exposure to gas and dust include the following:

Facility for ventilation to maximize air circulation. Outlet air shall be

filtered before discharge to the atmosphere;

Exhaust ventilation should be installed at the significant point

sources of dust and gas emissions;



Provide separate eating facility that allow for washing before eating;

Provide facilities that allow work clothes to be separated from

personal clothes, and for washing/showering after work;

Implement a policy for periodic health checks.

7.4.6 Electrical Hazards

Workers may be exposed to electrical hazards due to the presence of

heavy-duty electrical equipment throughout secondary metallurgy plant.

7.4.7 Noise

Raw and product material handling as well as the production processes

themselves may generate excessive noise levels.

7.4.8 Fire & Explosion Hazards

Handling of liquid metal may result in explosions causing melt run out,

and burns, especially if humidity is trapped in enclosed spaces. Other

hazards include fires caused by melted metal and the presence of liquid

fuel. Recommended techniques to prevent and control explosion and fire

hazards include the following:

Protect flammable gas, oxygen pipelines and combustible materials

during ‘hot work’ maintenance activities;

Design electrical equipment to prevent risk of fire in each plant area

(e.g. voltage/ampere design and degree of cable insulation;

protection of cables against hot liquid exposure; use of cable types

that minimize fire propagation)

7.5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Safety of plant personnel and equipment’s is of utmost importance

irrespective of plant size. Unit should bring its environment, health and

safety policy and follow it. Proper safety procedures are being followed as

far as possible including the use of personal protective gadgets (hand

gloves, dust masks, face shield, goggles, apron etc. as required) by the

workers while charging material manually (if required). Avoid contact

with the raw materials without the use of Personal protective equipment.

Prevention is better than cure.

A schedule has been drawn up for regular preventive maintenance of

each unit and the same needs to be faithfully followed as far as possible.

All the valves, which are prone to open and spill inflammable/ toxic



material due to accident impact, must be placed with suitable guard. The

unit's management should ensure that all rotating machines and moving

parts are provided with appropriate guards and the guards are put back

in the position after check up and maintenance. All the control systems

are being periodically checked for their reliability and accuracy.

Ventilation has been provided in process area where chances of build up

of concentration of hazardous chemicals are high to prevent fire/toxic

hazard. Electrical grounding of all equipment is ensured.

Unit’s management has identified all hazard in the plant and prepared

Safety Data Sheets for most of them. Safety Data Sheets are quite

comprehensive and provide important data/information on physical and

chemical properties, fire and explosive hazards, toxic limits, emergency

and first aid measures etc.

7.6 RISK REDUCTION MEASURES

For risk mitigation/reduction, attempts should be made to either reduce

inventories that could get released in the event of loss of containment or

failure likelihood’s or both as feasible. Risk analysis identifies the major

risk contributors, which enables prioritization of the plant that deserve

special attention in terms of inspection and maintenance in particular and

over all safety management as a whole. For the risk reduction, the

following salient suggestions and recommendations are made:

On site and off site emergency response plan should be prepared and

circulated to concern persons.

Personnel at the proposed plant and public in surrounding area should

be made aware about the hazardous substance stored at the plant and

risk associated with them.

A written process safety information document should be compiled for

general use.

The document compilation should include an assessment of the

hazards presented including (i) Physical data (ii) thermal data (iii)

process and mechanical design.

A system of checking testing/sealing of relief valves during major plant

overhauls should be instituted for plant equipment, wherever it is

applicable.



Predictive and preventive maintenance schedule should be prepared

for equipment, piping, etc. and thickness testing should be done

periodically as per standard practices.

Safe work practices should be developed to provide for the control of

hazards during operation and maintenance such as: (i) lockout /tag

out (ii) Confined space entry (iii) Opening process equipment or piping

(iv) Control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor or

other support personnel.

Personnel engaged in handling of hazard activities should be trained to

respond in an unlikely event of emergencies.

The plant should check and ensure that all instruments provided in the

plant are in good condition, regular preventive maintenance must be

carried out and records of preventive maintenance should be

maintained.

Safety measures in the form of Do and Don’t Do should be displayed

at strategic locations especially in local language and English.

Regular mock drills should be carried out once in every 3 months and

shortcomings should be recorded and rectified. Records should be

maintained for the response of Mock Drills and corrective actions

should list and implemented accordingly.

7.6.1 General Working Conditions

(a) House Keeping

All the passages, floors and stairways should be maintained in good

condition. The system should be available to deal with any spillage of

dry or liquid chemical at the plant.

Sufficient disposable bins should be clearly marked and these should

be suitably located in the plant.

Walkways should be clearly marked and free from obstructions.

In the plant, precaution and instructions should be displayed at

strategic locations.

All pits, sumps should be properly covered or securely fenced.

Roads/walkway within the plant should be maintained neat and clean.



(b) Ventilation

Adequate ventilation should be provided in the work floor

environment.

The work environment should be assessed and monitored regularly.

Local ventilation is most effective method for controlling dust and

gaseous emissions at work floor.

7.6.2 Safe Operating Procedures

Safe operating procedures should be available for all operations

practices and equipment.

The workers should be informed of the consequences of failure to

observe the safe operating procedures.

7.6.3 Work Permit System

Work permit system should be followed at the plant. Hazardous work

permit should be used for hot work, electrical works, working in

confined space etc.

7.6.4 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPEs)

The required PPEs for each area/operation should be identified and the

necessary PPEs, like helmets, goggles, hand gloves, mask, safety

belts, ear muff and plug, etc. should be made available to the

personnel.

The workers should be trained for proper use of PPEs.

The system should establish and maintained for replacement of

damaged PPEs by testing and safety requirements.

Lockers should be provided to the workers for safe custody and

storage of PPEs.

7.6.5 Emergency Preparedness

On-site emergency plan should be prepared and readily available for

an unlikely event of emergency.

Emergency telephone numbers should be available and display

properly strategic locations.

7.6.6 Static Electricity

All equipment and storage tanks/containers of flammable chemicals

should be bounded and earthed.



Electrical resistance for earthing circuits should be maintained. Periodic

inspections should be done for earth pit and record should be

maintained.

7.6.7 Access

Adequate safe access should be provided to all places where workers

need to work and all such access should be in good condition.

7.6.8 Material Handling

Material handling areas should be clearly defined.

The workers should be made aware about the hazards associated with

manual material handling.

7.6.9 Communication System

Adequate communication facilities should be available at the plant and

supported with uninterrupted power supply.

Communication facilities should be checked periodically for its proper

functioning.

7.6.10 First Aid Facilities

First box should be provided at strategic locations within the plant.

At least one stature should be available in first aid room.

List of important telephone numbers should be displayed in first aid

room.

7.6.11 Accident Reporting, Investigation and Analysis

A system should be initiated for accident and near miss reporting,

investigation and analysis. To motivate and awareness among the

personnel at the plant about safety, total accident (lost time injury) free

days can be displayed on the board prominently at strategic location.

7.6.12 Safety Inspections

The system should be initiated for checklist based routine safety

inspection and internal audit of the plant periodically. Safety inspection

team should be formed from various disciplines and departments.

7.6.13 Safe Operating Procedures

Safe operating procedures should be formulated and updated, specific to

process & equipment and distributed to concerned plant personnel.



7.7 DO’S AND DON’TS OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Do’s

If you suspect that someone is suffering from heat exhaustion:

get them to a cool spot

lay the person down

elevate the feet

loosen clothing

give cool (not iced) water

Cool body - pour cool water over person

Place ice pack behind neck - under arms

Prevention

Spending time in air-conditioned environments

Increase nonalcoholic/Non-caffeinated fluid intake

Monitor urine output

Persons working either indoors or outdoors in high temperatures

should take special precautions including allowing 10-14 days to

acclimate to high temperatures

Salt tablets are not recommended and may be hazardous to many

people

Don’t Do

Don’t underestimate the seriousness of heat illness

Don’t give the victim medications to reduce fever

Don’t give the victim liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine

Don’t give anything by mouth if HEAT STROKE is suspected

7.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP)

A comprehensive DMP that will be implemented in the industry as

presented below.

7.8.1 Objectives

To localize the emergency

To minimize the consequences

To ensure that following concepts are considered, namely rescue, first

aid, evacuation, rehabilitation, spreading the information.



7.8.2 Elements of On-Site Emergency Plan

Assess the size of event

Plan formulation and liaison

Actions like: Raise alarm, communication within and outside

Appoint key personnel and deploy. Appoint Controller.

Emergency Control Center

Action on site

Action off-site.

Alarm and visual signals at strategic points, first alert sent to

Incidence Controller.

7.8.3 Organization

Table 7.2 Organization Chart

Chief Controller of Disasters (Factory General Manager)

Team-1 Team-2 Team-3 Team-4 Team-5 Team-6

Area

Coordinator

Medical

Coordinator

Material

Coordinator

Fire-Safety

Coordinator

PR

Coordinator

Security

Coordinator

Plant

Manager

Chief

Chemist

Civil

Engineer

Power plant

Manager

HR

Manager

Security

Officer

7.8.4 Duty Allocation

1. Chief Disaster Controller (Chief Operating Officer)

• Take control and declare emergency

• Be there

• Contact Authorities

2. Area Co-Ordinator

• Take steps. Make emergency shut-down of activities. Put everything

in safe condition.

• Evacuate.

• Commence initial fire fighting, till Fire Department comes to take up.

• Identify materials requirements and call Material Manager.

3. Medical Co-Ordinator

• Establish Emergency Center, Treat affected persons, Transfer/

Remove Patients

• Assign and Deploy staff

• Contact Authorities



4. Material Co-Ordinator

• Dispatch necessary supplies

• Arrange purchases

5. Fire & Safety Co-Ordinator

• Overall in-charge for Fire and Safety.

• Coordinate with area coordinator and direct the operations

• Coordinate with City and other fire-tenderers.

6. Security Co-Ordinator

• Remove crowd

• Arrange gate security

• Contact Police

• Arrange evacuation

• Contact outside Agencies if asked.

• Handle news media

• Mobilize vehicles

• Arrange food, clothing to Officers inside.

7. Emergency Control Center

• Adequate Internal phones

• Adequate external phones

• Workers tally

• Map showing hazardous storages, fire horns, safety equipments,

gates and side gates, assembly points, list of persons.

8. Action on Site

• Evacuate. Non-essential people first at assembly point

• Persons accounting & Record of next-of-kin

• Public relations

9. Post Disaster Analysis

• Why it happened?

• Whether on-site operations failed? In what respect?

• How to avoid such failure in future?

• Report to be submitted in detail to Authorities.

• Compensation arrangements if any, commenced?

• Call suggestions on shortfalls observed.

• Give rewards openly, pull defaulters individually.



7.9 INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS AND SAFETY

Maintenance of occupational safety and health is very closely related to

productivity and good employer-employee relationship. The plant will be

operated in compliance with all applicable safety and health laws and

regulations. For occupational safety following measures will be

incorporated in the proposed plant.

7.9.1 Hazard Identification

Safety Audit will be conducted by qualified technical personnel to study

the installation and activities of the industry and to suggest measures to

protect personnel and property against the risks. The areas of possible

hazardous incident are given for follow up action:

i. Fire in coal & coke storage yard, and diesel storage tanks.

ii. Electric Short circuit and consequent fire accident.

iii. Any likely sort of explosion

iv. Puncture in inside wall of induction furnace

v. Fall from high level structures

7.10 ON-SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The On-Site emergency plan will be circulated to all concerned members

of emergency teams. It is essential that all concerned familiarize

themselves with the overall on-site emergency plan and their respective

roles and responsibilities during and in emergency. They should also

participate regularly in the mock drills that will be conducted so as to

keep themselves and the emergency organization in a state of perpetual

preparedness at all times to meet any emergency.

7.10.1 Objectives, Scope and Contents of On-Site Emergency Plan

Objectives of emergency planning are to maximize the resource

utilization and combined efforts towards emergency operations and would

broadly cover the following.

To localize the emergency and if possible eliminate it.

To minimize the effects of accidents on people and property.

To take remedial measures in the quickest possible time to contain

the incident and control it with minimum damage.

To mobilize the internal resources and utilize them in the most

effective way.



To get help from the local community and government officials to

supplement internal manpower and resources.

To minimize the damage in other sections.

To keep the required emergency equipment in stock at right places

and ensure that they are in working condition.

To keep the concerned personnel fully trained in the use of

emergency equipment.

To give immediate warning to the surrounding localities in case of

an emergency situation arising.

To mobilize transport and medical treatment of the injured.

To educate the public in the surrounding villages regarding hazards.

To arrange for rescue and treatment of casualties.

To safe guard the people.

To identify the causalities and communicate to relatives.

To render necessary help to concerned.

To rehabilitate area affected.

To provide information to media & government agencies

7.10.2 Scope of Onsite Emergency Plan

The plan covers information regarding the properties of the Industry,

type of disasters and disaster/accident-prone zones, the actual disaster

control plans with authority delegation, controlling and other details.

General details like location, project layout, neighboring entities and the

assistance they can render etc., are also provided.

The important elements considered in this plan are;

Statutory requirements

Emergency organization

Roles and Responsibilities

Communications during emergency

Emergency shutdown & control of situation

Rescue & Rehabilitation

Emergency facilities

Important Information



The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan or DMP is to control

and contain the incident and to prevent them from spreading. It is not

possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful

handling of the emergency will depend on appropriate action and

decisions being taken on the spot. Other important aspects needing to be

considered include the following.

7.10.3 Emergency

A major emergency in any situation is one, which has the potential to

cause serious injury or loss of life, which may cause extensive damage to

the structures in the vicinity and environment and could result in serious

disruption to normal operation both inside and outside the industry

premises. Depending on the magnitude of the emergency, services of the

outside agencies may also be required for supplementing the internal

effort to effectively handle the emergency and to contain the damage.

The Management has to take effective steps to assess, minimize and

wherever feasible eliminate the risks to a large extent. Accidents may still

occur and it is necessary to be fully prepared to tackle all such

emergencies if and when they occur. It is likely that the consequences of

such emergencies will be confined to the units concerned or may affect

outside. If the consequences are confined within the plant boundary, it is

then termed as On Site Emergency and will be controlled by Chief

Emergency Controller.

In order to generate the plans it is necessary to first determine the kinds

of accidents leading to an emergency that can occur in the industry. The

most widely used technique in practice is based on experience

accumulated over many years and safety audits.

7.10.4 Methodology

The considerations in an emergency planning include the following:-

Identification and assessment of hazards and risks

Hazard, consequence analysis

Alarm and communication procedures

Identifying, appointment of personnel & assignment of responsibilities

Identification and equipping Emergency control centre, Identifying

Assembly, Rescue points, Medical facilities.



Emergency preparedness plan, procedures, steps to be taken before,

during and after emergency.

Formulation of plan and emergency sources.

Training rehearsal, evaluation and updating the plan.

7.10.5 Structure of Emergency Management

a. Noticing the accidents

b. Informing declarer of emergency

c. Declaration of emergency

d. Functions of declarer

e. Interaction with outside agencies

f. Emergency action plan & chart

g. Emergency action plan

h. In case of major emergency, the steps to be taken immediately by

various agencies are all follows.

Sr.

No.

Step to be taken Agency

1 Noticing of emergency situation Operator/Supervisor

2 Assessment of Situation Section head

3 Information to emergency Declarer HOD

4 Plant siren for declaring emergency

depending on situation

Emergency Declarer

5 Shutdown of equipments /Plant Shop Head

6 Assessment of impact and organizing

control measure

Incident/Site

Controller

7 Proper function of control rooms Emergency controller

8 Co-ordination with outside agencies GM – HR

9 Control measures at site

(Rescue, evacuation, Fire Fighting etc.)

Incident Controller

10 Seeking help from outside, nearby

factories

Incident controller &

safety Head

11 All clear Signal (After controlling

emergency situation)

Emergency Declarer

7.10.6 Infrastructure at Emergency Control Centre

Emergency control centers should therefore contain the following

An adequate number of external telephones; if possible, one should

accept only outgoing calls, in order to bypass jammed switchboards

during an emergency.

An adequate number of internal telephones



A plan of the works, to show:

Areas where there are large inventories of hazardous materials.

Sources of safety and first aid equipment.

The fire-Fighting system and additional sources of water.

Site entrance and roadways, including up-to-date information on

road Traffic.

Assembly points.

Vehicle parking and rail sidings.

Additional work and layout plans detailing alternate routes and

affected areas, during an emergency.

Note pads, pens and pencils.

A list of key personnel, with addresses, telephone numbers, etc.

The emergency control center should be sited in an area of minimum risk.

Suitable location from where clear view of the plant is possible or the

control room can be designated as Emergency Control Center. All the Site

Controller/ Incident Controller Officers, Senior Personnel would be located

here or have access to the ECC.

7.10.7 Assembly Point

In an emergency, it will certainly be necessary to evacuate personnel

from affected areas and as precautionary measure, to further evacuate

non-essential workers, in the first instance, from areas likely to be

affected, should the emergency escalate. The evacuation will be effected

on getting necessary message from i.e. on evacuation; employees would

be directed to a predetermined safe place called Assembly Point.

Proposed Location: Area opposite to service building will be the Assembly

Point where all non-key personnel would assemble on getting direction

over Public-Address System. Outdoor assembly points, predetermined

and pre-marked, will also be provided to accommodate evacuees from

affected plant area(s). Roll call of personnel collected at these assembly

points, indoor and outdoor will be carried out by roll call crew of safety

team to account for any missing person(s) and to initiate search and

rescue operations if necessary.



7.10.8 Emergency Management Training

The Key Personnel would undergo special courses on disaster

management. This may preferably be in-plant training. The Managers,

Senior Officers and Staff would undergo a course on the use of

personal protective equipment.

The Key Personnel belonging to various Teams would undergo special

courses as per their expected nature of work at the time of

emergency.

The plant management should conduct special courses to outside

agencies like district fire services to make them familiar with the plant

layout and other aspects, which will be helpful to them during an

emergency.

7.10.9 Mock Drills

It is imperative that the procedures laid in this Plan are put to the test by

conducting Mock Drills. To avoid any lethality, the emergency response

time would be clocked below 2 minutes during the mock drill.

1st Step: Test the effectiveness of communication system

2nd Step: Test the speed of mobilization of the plant emergency teams

3rd Step: Test the effectiveness of search, rescue and treatment of

casualties

4th Step: Test emergency isolation and shut down and remedial

measures taken on the system

5th Step: Conduct a full rehearsal of all the actions to be taken during

an emergency.

The Disaster Management Plan would be periodically revised based on

experiences gained from the mock drills.

7.10.10 Proposed Communication System

The instrument and control system will take care of the following

operating philosophy of the plant-

The project will be provided with a control system located in a central

control room.

The shift engineer will operate the plant from his console panel.

All operations will be represented in a graphic panel on the console

and every operation will be depicted as operating sequences.



All operating parameters will be displayed in digital format.

Alarms will be provided for all parameters, when they exceed set

values.

High-High/Low-Low alarms and trip functions will be provided to trip

Pumps/compressors to bring the entire system to a safe shutdown.

Alarm signal code is set for process description

7.10.11 Emergency Medical Facilities

Stretchers, gas masks and general first aid materials for dealing with

chemical burns, fire burns, etc., would be maintained in the medical

center as well as in the Emergency Control Room. A range of medicines

should be maintained in the ECC/Medical Center. Breathing apparatus

and other emergency medical equipment should be provided and

maintained.

The Medical Center should display poster for treating burns and first aid.

Some medicines and facilities to be kept in the medical center are

suggested. The list is indicative and the qualified doctors of the medical

center should use their professional judgment for medical treatment.

7.11 Off Site Emergency Plan

Objective

If the effects of the accident or disaster inside the plant are felt outside of

its premises, it calls for an off-site emergency plan, which should be

prepared and documented in advance in consultation with the District

Authorities.

Key Personnel

The ultimate responsibility for the management of the off-site

emergencies rests on the Collector/District Magistrate/ Deputy

Commissioner. He will be assisted by representatives from all concerned

organizations, departments and services at the District level. This core

group of officers would be called the District Crisis Management Group

(CMG). The members of the group will include:

1) Collector/District Magistrate Deputy Commissioner

2) Commissioner of Police

3) Municipal Commissioner, if municipalities are involved

4) Deputy Director, Health



5) Pollution Control Board Representative

An Operation Response Group (ORG) will then be constituted to

implement the directives of the CMG. The various government

departments, some or all of which will be concerned, depending on the

nature of the emergency, could include:

Police Animal Husbandry

Health & Family Welfare Agriculture

Medical Civil Defense

Revenue PWD

Fire Service Civil Supplies

Transport Panchayats

Electricity

The SC and IC, of the on-site emergency team, will also be responsible

for communications with the CMG during the off-site emergency.

Education to Public

People living within the influence zone should be educated on the

emergency in a suitable manner. This can be achieved only through the

Local and District Authorities. However, the Project Authority can extend

necessary information to the Authorities.

In the aftermath, factory inspectors may wish to ensure that the affected

areas are rehabilitated safely. In addition, they may require items of

plant and equipment essential for any subsequent investigation to be

impounded for expert analysis, and may also want to interview witness as

soon as practicable.

In the state of Gujarat, District Emergency Control (Contingent) plans

have been formulated, and some rehearsed, for some districts and the

copies are available from the local factory inspectorate. All hazardous

factories needing on-site and off-site emergency plans are advised to

keep constant liaison with them.

The communication system between the factory and various above role-

playing authorities must be effective. Ineffective public telephone system

will not be useful in emergencies. Therefore, it should be improved and

other effective system like duplex (two way) radio telephone, wireless

set, hot line, emergency lead vehicles, etc., should be maintained

between important organizations.



B) PUBLIC CONSULTATION

GPCB will conduct Public Hearing (PH) as per the provision of the EIA

Notification, 2006 based on the request with submission of draft EIA

report. We will incorporate minutes of PH in our Final EIA report along

Time Bound Action Plan proposed budgetary provision.

C) SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

There will be no R & R require as proposed expansion will be done in the

existing premises as well as adjoining new land. Not any negative Social

Impact envisaged from the proposed expansion project activities. In fact,

positive social impact will occur as necessity of unskilled and skilled

person will increase for proposed activities and unit will give opportunity

to the local people.

Detailed Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study is given below:

Introduction

Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) refers to a company’s

duties to withdraw from damaging natural environments. The term

derives from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Also can be referred

as corporate initiative to assess and take responsibility for the company's

effects on the environment and impact on social welfare. The term

generally applies to companies efforts that go beyond what may be

required by regulators or environmental protection groups.

Moreover, while proposing the Corporate Social Responsibility Rules

under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Chairman of the CSR

Committee mentioned the Guiding Principle as follows: "CSR is the

process by which an organization thinks about and evolves its

relationships with stakeholders for the common good, and demonstrates

its commitment in this regard by adoption of appropriate business

processes and strategies. Thus CSR is not charity or mere donations. CSR

is a way of conducting business, by which corporate entities visibly

contribute to the social good. Socially responsible companies do not limit

themselves to using resources to engage in activities that increase only

their profits. They use CSR to integrate economic, environmental and

social objectives with the company's operations and growth."



CSR is generally understood as being the way through which a company

achieves a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives

("Triple-Bottom-Line- Approach"), while at the same time addressing the

expectations of shareholders and stakeholders. The term "Corporate

Social Responsibility (CSR)" can be referred as corporate initiative to

assess and take responsibility for the company's effects on the

environment and impact on social welfare. The term generally applies to

companies efforts that go beyond what may be required by regulators or

environmental protection groups.

Purpose of the CER/CSR

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a broad term used to describe a

company's efforts to improve society in some way. These efforts can

range from donating money to non-profits to implementing

environmentally-friendly policies in the workplace. The group's CSR

activities are rooted in the knowledge that businesses have a duty to

enable all living beings to get a fair share of the planet's resources.

Businesses are powerful constituents of society and the most successful,

respected, and desirable businesses exist to do much more than make

money; they exist to use the power of business to solve social and

environmental problems. Unit will involve in a community development

and environment preservation projects. Social activities relate to health,

primary education, skills training and entrepreneurship, livelihoods and

women empowerment.

Objective of study

The main objectives are as follows:

1. To assess the impact of the project on agricultural situation;

2. To examine the impact of the project on pattern of demand;

3. To assess the in impact of the project on consumption pattern;

4. To examine employment and income effects of the project;

5. To explore the possibility of local industrialization as an offshoot of the

Project;

6. To examine the effect of the project on education status of the people

in the study area; and

7. To judge peoples' perception regarding the project



Survey Methodology

The survey aims to document the living conditions, level of socio-

economic development of the region and the socio-economic profile of

people in the core and buffer zones of the study area. The survey was

organized to collect information on socio-economic variables at the village

level as well as household level. The village level data are collected from

revenue offices, Panchayat office; Censuses while the household level

data are collected through questionnaire method. The agreed

methodology has been followed with the tools of SIA. The following

strategies were adopted for undertaking the study.

Consultation with Representatives of focus area

Close coordination was maintained with concerned Public Representative’s

Offices, Local representatives and common village people. Assessment of

the area was made by industry representative along with Team of M/s

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.

Assessment of studied area

Pre-contract field visit was conducted with assessment of the area and

people interacting with concerned employees and few opinion leaders of

the area. This visit facilitated the strategic plan to complete the study in

stipulated time.

Study of Village Profile

This study includes village level survey of Population, Economics, Land

use Pattern, Employment pattern, Healthcare Facilities, Amenities for

Livelihood. This primary data is statistically validated and the statistical

differences and is interpreted in the light of economic impacts.

Sources of Information

As per the scope of present study, the information on the sociological

aspects like demography, human settlements, social aspects like SC & ST

population, literacy levels and economic aspects like occupational

structure of workers has been gathered and complied from secondary

sources viz. the District Census Statistical Handbook, 2011 for Mehsana

district as these documents being comprehensive and authentic. Land use

pattern and infrastructure, demographic and socio-economic



environment, and living standard and infrastructure as per the census

record of 2011 are provided in Section 3.15 of Chapter 3.

Socio Economic Survey within study area:

1) Educational facility

Literacy is an important indicator for understanding the socio-economic

development of any area. The male literacy in the study area is found to

be 77.17% and the female literacy in the study area is found to be

66.39%. The difference in literacy rate between male and female is

marginal. The overall study indicates that the literacy rate in female

population is comparative good. The educational facilities in the study

area are good due to the presence of good infrastructure for basic

education like primary schools and high schools for higher education.

There are all villages have primary schools, 5 Pre-primary school, 26

Secondary schools, and 11 Senior Secondary schools in all 54 villages

within 10 km radius. However, there is a lack of ITI within this area

keeping in view of the industrialization around these villages and need of

semi-skilled and skilled labor for the industrial units. Area is an industrial

zone and skilled manpower is essential. Unit will contribute to start

vocational training or join hands with other industrial group ITI institutes.

2) Health & Family welfare

54 villages in the study area have 5 Primary Health Centre, 27 Primary

Health Sub Centre, 1 Veterinary hospital, 1 Family Welfare Centre in

study area of 10 km. There is no any Employees' State Insurance (ESI)

Hospital within the study area. Based on above study, it is concluded

that heath and family welfare facility found poor in the study area. Unit

will arrange 2-3 health checkup camp during monsoon and provide free

medicines.

3) Drinking water and Sanitation Facilities

All the villages in the study area have mainly tap water supply as a

source of drinking water which originally from surface water. In addition

to this, some of the villages have facility of Tube well water supply, Hand

Pump water facility and Well water facility. It is observed that the basic

amenities of separate toilet for boys and girls; and drinking water are

available in all primary schools across all villages in the study area. But in



backward areas people do not have the toilet facility available at their

homes. So they have been left with no other option except to defecate in

open. Few household had got toilet constructed under the Government

Scheme but they were not in working condition because of absence in

regular supply of water or not being fully constructed. There are

inadequate drainage facilities. Unit will contribute fund towards the

improvement.

4) Women Empowerment activities

In some cases, women bear larger losses in terms of educational

attainment, employment and wages. In terms of employment, which is a

major determinant of livelihood, Mehsana rural talukas shows lower than

state average in Worker Participation Rates (WPR). There is distinct

Gender disparity in WPR across all talukas, with women substantially

under-represented in main workers category.

5) Preservation of Environment and Sustainable Development

For Preservation of Environment, unit will develop greenbelt/plantation

programme in surrounding villages. Unit will promote uses of non-

conventional source of energy i.e. solar power. Unit will contribute to

develop water harvesting pond in the study area.

Need Analysis of the Target Beneficiaries in the Project Area

Various needs were identified during the baseline survey within the study

area. Major problems they are facing are given below.

Poor availability of water for irrigation and drinking purpose

Lack of good medical facilities

Unemployment

Health and sanitation program

Poor educational facilities

In the assessment of socio-economic conditions, few indicators were

identified for further attention and strategic planning as given below:

Target Project Area

Total 54 villages fall within the study area; Out of which unit will give

priorities to Baliyasan village for CER activities according to the below

mentioned criteria. It may vary based on the outcome of the public

demand during the public hearing.



Largely affected by industrial growth

Vicinity to the project site

Sourcing of employees from these areas

Low level socio-economic status of the people

Lack of adequate intervention of voluntary organization in the area

The focus area of comprehensive program includes: health, education,

sanitation, sustainable livelihood & infrastructure development.

Details of expenditure for CER activities:

Estimated cost of the project : Rs. 35.0 Crores

Expenditure earmarked towards CER : Rs. 35.0 Lakhs

(1.0% of additional Capital

Investment to considering

Brownfield project)

The detailed expenditure break-up of above activities for the five years

are given below:

Table 7.3 Detailed expenditure for CER activities

Sr.

No.

Activities Years (Rs. in Crore) Total

Budget (Rs.

in Crore) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1 Educational facilities & trade

training to educated unemployed

2.50 2.50 2.5 2.5 2.5 12.5

2 Health and Family Welfare

facilities

1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.25 5.65

3 Drinking water and sanitation

facilities

1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 6.00

4 Women Empowerment activities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.18

5 Preservation of Environment and

Sustainable Development-

Maintaining village ponds,

encouraging rain water

harvesting in village

4.00 3.00 -- -- -- 7.00

Total 9.8 8.8 5.8 5.8 5.95 36.15



Chapter-8

Project Benefits

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Project benefit focus on those points which will become beneficial to the

surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development,

social development, employment and other tangible benefits due to the

project. Proposed expansion project has a potential for employment of

skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during construction phase as

well as operational phase.

8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Unit has proposed to expand production capacity within the same plant

premise and in adjoining plot, so direct benefit of infrastructure

development is anticipated. The project proposes to employ maximum of

the local people which will help to increase the income of local people &

improve their standard of living. Construction & commissioning phase will

require a substantial man-power and resources. The unit has proposed to

employ local contractual services for this. Hence, with the growth in the

economic conditions, the project may lead to growth in the social stature

& improvement of the quality of life in the surrounding area. It will also

help in improvement in local amenities. Thus, the project will have

considerable indirect benefits to the public physical infrastructures.

8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The company will conduct social welfare activities which include the

funding & contribution for public infrastructure/facilities development,

maintenance & improvement on basis of as & when required.

Due to proposed expansion project activity, social infrastructure will

improve by means of civilization, vocational training and basic amenities.

Civilization: Due to the project, employment & other infrastructural

facilities will boost up income of surrounding people and improve quality

of life. This will indirectly boost up the civilization of the surrounding

people.

Vocational Training: Moreover, unit will provide vocational training

opportunity to the surrounding people and greed for employment will



motivate the education activities that will lead the change in life style of

the surrounding and affected people hence social infrastructure will be

improved.

Basic Amenities: Better education facilities, proper healthcare, road

infrastructure and drinking water facilities are basic social amenities for

better living standard of any human being which will further increase the

above amenities directly/indirectly either by providing or by improving

the facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of

local communities.

8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

In the construction phase, direct and indirect manpower will be involved.

Thus, temporary and permanent employment will be generated during

construction phase. The proposed manpower requirement during

construction will be 40-50 nos. During the operation phase, additional 80

nos. of skilled and unskilled manpower will be required. Moreover, unit

will give first priority to local workers for the employment.

Thus, proposed expansion project will result in considerable benefits in

terms of employment.

8.5 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS

As mentioned above, the project will have many employment & trade

opportunities with the inception of the construction activities. Thus, these

will eventually result in appreciable economic benefits to the local people

& businesses/contractors. Indirectly, the expansion project will help the

Government by paying different taxes from time to time, which is a part

of revenue and thus, will help in developing the area.

The raw materials & finished goods will be moved by truck/tankers which

provide indirect employment to people engaged in this sector.

The CSR activities planned by the company will be considerably beneficial

to the surrounding area. These all together with the economic benefits of

the proposed project will result in further benefits in terms of the literacy

level, primary and middle level education and on health facilities.



Chapter-9

Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

As per EIA Notification 2006, this Chapter of the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit

Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage. As per

the ToR issued by SEIAA, Gujarat vide File No.

SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/3(a)/822/2018 dated 31st July 2018; the Environmental

Cost Benefit Analysis is not applicable and hence has not been prepared.



Chapter-10

Environment Management Plan

10.1 INTRODUCTION

An Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to minimize

negative impacts and is formed on the basis of prevailing environmental

conditions and likely impacts of this project on various environmental

parameters. This plan will also facilitate monitoring of environmental

parameters. The objective of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to

identify project specific activities that will be undertaken by project

proponent for mitigation of specific impact identified in the project.

Assessment of environmental and social impacts arising due to

implementation of the proposed expansion project activities is the

technical heart of EIA process. An equally essential element of this

process is to develop measures to eliminate, offset or reduce impacts to

acceptable levels during implementation and operation of project. The

integration of such measures into project implementation and operation is

supported by clearly defining the environmental requirements within an

Environmental Management Plan (EMP). From the previous chapter, it can

be said that the proposed expansion has significantly less pollution

potential. For abatement of environmental pollution, like in existing plant,

the unit would adopt several measures, which are summarized in this

chapter.

The management of the M/s. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. shall take all

the necessary steps to control and mitigate the environmental pollution in

the proposed capacity expansion. The environmental management plan

briefs all the elements of environment pollution controlling systems

proposed by unit in operation phase.

10.2 OBJECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The EMP is prepared with the main objective of enlisting all the

requirements to ensure effective mitigation of adverse impacts for all the

components of the proposed project. The objective of the Environmental

Management Plan is summarized hereunder,

To comply with the stipulated enviro-legal requirements & standards



To limit/reduce the degree, extent, magnitude or duration of adverse

impacts.

To treat all the pollutants i.e. liquid effluent, air emissions and

hazardous waste with adoption of adequate and efficient technology.

To create good working conditions.

To reduce any risk hazards and design the disaster management

plan.

Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for a

cleaner and better environment.

To make budgetary provision and allocation of funds for environment

management system and for timely revision of budgetary provisions.

To contribute significantly for sustainable development by resource

conservation, waste minimization/recycling/reuse and approaching to

Cleaner Production practices.

10.3 COMPONENTS OF EMP

EMP for the proposed expansion project covers following aspects:

Description of mitigation measures for operation phase

Description of post project monitoring program

Institutional arrangements

Implementation schedule and reporting procedures

All above aspects and objectives are kept in the view and considering the

same EMP is prepared considering below-

10.3.1 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Unit is well aware of environmental requirements for planning and

implementation of the project and set up a department with trained

personnel headed under the qualified environmental manager. As

indicated in the impact and mitigation chapter of this report, the

environmental impact due to the proposed activity is very marginal

release of pollutants.

The company has already set up separate environment cell in order to

keep a close watch on the performance of the pollution control

equipment, emissions from the sources and the quality of surrounding

environment in accordance with the monitoring program. The cell also

includes the safety cell for observing, inspecting and regulating the safety



measures inside the plant. The cell is also responsible for maintaining

records of all the data, documents and information in line with the

statutory requirements.

10.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Construction phase results in temporary environmental pollution except

for the permanent change in local land use pattern and aesthetics in

certain cases. Such pollution is mainly due to site preparation, civil works,

transportation, storage & handling of different kinds of materials including

inflammable/hazardous materials, construction worker’s sanitation etc.

These are usually short-term impacts as compared to those during

operational phase. In this proposed expansion, minor construction work

will be carried out which will take about 1-2 months to complete. During

this time, air pollution is expected in the form of increased suspended

particulate matter concentration, due to site preparation, civil

construction works and transportation of the various materials required

complete construction and installation of the proposed expansion project.

Installation work shall generate noise and dust but it will within working

areas. Therefore, measures will need to be taken to protect workers. To

mitigate the adverse environment impact due to the construction phase,

following measures will be taken.

Regular sprinkling of the water will be recommended along with the

construction activities.

Regular preventing maintenance of machinery and transportation of

vehicles during construction to reduce noise pollution.

Reduce the exposure time of workers to the higher noise level by job

rotation.

To protect workers working in noisy area, personal protective

equipments like earmuffs/earplugs will be provided.

The domestic sewage generated during the construction activity will be

routed to soak pit followed by septic tank.

Tree plantation will be proposed periphery of plant premises and along

the roads.



Water Environment

During construction phase, existing infrastructural facilities including

water supply, sewage and electrification will be utilized. Existing

sanitation facilities will be utilized by construction workers to ensure

minimum impact on the environment.

Safety and Health during Construction Phase

Adequate space will be provided for construction of temporary sheds for

construction workers mobilized by the contractors. Unit will also supply

potable water for the construction workers. The safety department will

supervise the safe working of the contractor and their employees. Work

spots will be maintained clean, provided with optimum lighting and

enough ventilation to eliminate dust/fumes.

Socio-Economic Environment

For proposed expansion, management will give preference to local people

through both direct and indirect employment.

10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

EMP proposed for implementation is detailed under the following heads:

Air Environment

Wastewater Management

Solid/Hazardous Waste Management

Noise Environment

Greenbelt Development

Occupational Safety and Health

Implementation of EMP and monitoring programme

10.5.1 Air Environment

10.5.1.1 Source of air pollution and control measures

At present, there is one source of air emission from the process unit i.e.

from the reheating furnace. Generated fumes from reheating furnace is

been pulled out from the work zone through high capacity ID fan. After

proposed expansion, 2 nos. of Induction Melting Furnace with capacity of

30 TPH will be added to melt the metallic scrap. Generated fumes from

melting furnace will be pulled out from the work zone through high

capacity of ID fan. High temperature fumes of furnace will be externally

cooled which is helpful to reduce the temperature and protect bags of bag



filter. Cyclone dust collector followed by bag filter will be provided as an

air pollution control units.

After expansion, one D.G. Set will be added. D.G. Set is not the constant

source of emission as it will be used in case of power failure only with the

fuel HSD so no need to install any air pollution control devices except

adequate stack height of the chimney.

Source of fugitive emission:

Possible fugitive dust emission area in the unit is raw materials handling

areas viz. loading/unloading and compressing of scrap. In addition to

this, charging point of scrap in furnace and molten mass transfer

from induction furnace is another source of fugitive emission.

Mitigation Measures

At primary level, clean MS scrap will be used which will help to reduce the

gas emission.

Spark arrestor system followed by bag filter is installed for the induction

furnace and same system will be provided to protect fire and control air

pollution from the process.

Fugitive emission from material unloading operations, material transfer

points will be reduced by top & side suction hood.

Like in existing plant, ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out

on regular basis to ensure the compliance with National Ambient Air

Quality Standards.

During melting process, gases/fumes generated are removed by pollution

controlling system (Bag Filter).

Paved road make to reduce the fugitive emission. Water sprinkler will be

provided to reduce the dusting.

Good housekeeping, proper maintenance and continuous observation will

prevent the chances of any fugitive emission from the process plant.

Greenbelt will be developed in addition to the existing at all the available

open spaces within the premises as well as in the plant periphery.

Regular periodic monitoring of work area will be carried out to check the

fugitive emission.



10.5.2 Water Environment

For proposed expansion, additional 105.5 KLD of fresh water will be

required, which will be satisfied through GWSSB water supply therefore,

no ground water table will be disturb. During plant operation, no

process wastewater is generated. Source of w/w generation will be only

cooling tower bleed off. This wastewater will be collected and used for

TMT treatment, dust suppression & Slag cooling. Domestic sewage (14.5

KLD) will be treated in STP and treated sewage will be utilized for

greenbelt development. Details of STP are given below.

Water Management

Unit will install STP and treated sewage will be utilized for greenbelt

development which is positive step towards water conservation.

Unit will install high efficient cooling tower instead of conventional

cooling tower to minimize the loss of water.

Unit will maintain the records for the total water consumption at

various sources like in existing unit.

Unit proposes to recharge ground water during the monsoon.

The unit is also going to adopt rain water harvesting system, which

will ultimately reduce the fresh water requirement.

10.5.2.1 Details of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

Sewage Treatment Plant comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary

treatment. Design capacity of the STP is 20 KLD.

Sewage Treatment

In a sewage treatment plant, sewage water is first allowed to pass

through screens chamber where large solids are removed. This step is

followed by Oil and grease trap to remove oily/floating materials. Then

collect the effluent in collection tank. This step is followed Secondary or

biological treatment in MBBR Tank – Aeration Tank. These stage Microbial

activities oxidize the organic matter in the effluent, resulting in the

removal of fine solids, formation of sludge and an effluent with less

organic solids. Activated sludge produces a clear liquid without foul odor.

The effluent then undergoes tertiary treatment such as sand filters and

carbon filter. Disinfection treatment is not required in this case because

treated sewage directly use for greenbelt development.



Details of treatment units are given below:

Table 10.1 Details of STP unit with its H.R.T.

Sr.

No. Name of the

Equipment Nos. Dimension

(m) Volume

(m3) Hydraulic

retention time (hrs)

1 Bar screen 1 Standard supply - -

2 Oil and Grease Trap 1 1.0 x 1.0x 1.0 1.0 0.4

3 Collection Tank 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 + 0.5 F.B

18.75 22.5

4 MBBR Tank –

Aeration Tank 1 2.0 x 2.0 x 4.0

+ 0.5 F.B 14 17.2

5 Settling Tank 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 + 0.5 F.B

6.25 surface

area

--

6 Buffer Tank 1 2.0 x 2.0 x 2.5

+ 0.5 F.B 8.0 9.6

7 Pressure Sand Filter 1 Standard supply -- 2.0 m3/hr.

8 Activated Carbon

Filter 1 Standard supply -- 2.0 m3/hr.

9 Final Treated

Sewage Tank

1 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5

+ 0.5 F.B

18.75 22.5

10 Sludge Drying Bed 1 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5

+ 0.5 F.B 6.25

surface area

--

Mode of disposal

After treatment, treated water will be utilized for greenbelt development

in project area. STP sludge is rich with micro nutrients and used as

organic manure. Expected characteristics of industrial wastewater are

given in Table 10.2.

Table 10.2: Characteristics of wastewater

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit Result after treatment

Process (Reuse in TMT

treatment )

Sewage (Use for

Gardening)

1 pH - 6.0 – 7.0 7.5 – 8.0

2 TDS mg/L 3000 – 3500 750 – 850

3 SS mg/L 50 – 100 20 – 25

4 COD mg/L 10 – 20 40 – 50

5 BOD mg/L <5 20 – 30

10.5.3 Hazardous & Solid Waste Management

The unit is already exists and there will not any major change in

industrial activities after proposed expansion accept addition of process

slag. The unit has also provided adequate Solid/Hazardous waste



management system, which will be continued after proposed expansion.

Main source of solid and hazardous waste generation is slag & dust from

bag filter and used/spent oil, discarded containers/drums respectively.

After expansion, there will be increase in the quantity of hazardous

waste. In addition to this, process slag will be generated after proposed

expansion and the same will be properly stored, handled and used in road

making or land filling in low lying area. Hazardous & Other Waste

(Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 are being

followed in the existing unit and same will be taken care after expansion

also.

Storage of Solid/Hazardous Waste:

Proper hazardous waste storage area with impervious flooring and

covered shed is provided for storage of solid/hazardous waste.

Entire quantity of the hazardous waste is stored in the isolated hazardous

waste storage area within premises and roof cover. The storage yard

shall be properly labeled for identification of wastes.

Disposal of Hazardous Waste:

Used oil will be used as lubricant in plant machinery or sale to registered

recyclers.

Discarded containers/drums will be sold to registered recyclers.

Slag generated from induction furnace is non-hazardous and non-toxic in

nature, is being used for hardening of internal roads, working area,

concreting and will continue the same after expansion.

Dust from bag filter will be sold to brick manufacturers.

10.5.4 Noise Environment

The main sources of noise generation after proposed expansion will be

from raw material and finished products handling, operation of various

machines used for production, D.G. Set, vehicular traffic and

manufacturing process itself. The impact on the environment during the

operational phase will be long term but of insignificant. However, to

minimize the noise pollution, unit has already taken following noise

control measures and same will be taken care after expansion.

Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, protective measures

are provided (wherever noise level is more than 85 dB (A)).



Extensive oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out

for the machineries and equipments to reduce noise generation.

Workers working in the high noise areas are provided with ear

muffs/ear plugs.

Acoustic laggings and silencers are provided in equipment wherever

necessary. Ventilation fans are installed in enclosed premises.

Moreover, the personnel are provided breaks in their working hours,

with the continuous exposure not increasing three hours.

Acoustic enclosure will be provided for D.G set and similar provisions

like noise attenuator wherever suitable/possible.

The selection of any new plant equipment will be made with

specification of low noise levels.

Areas with high noise levels will be identified and segregated where

possible and will include prominently displayed caution boards.

Adequate Greenbelt is developed within industrial premises and

around the periphery to prevent the noise pollution.

Periodic monitoring of noise levels as per post-project monitoring plan

shall be done on regular basis.

By taking measures as mentioned above, it is anticipated that noise

levels in the plant will be maintained below the permissible limit.

10.5.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Tree plantation is one of the effective remedial measures to control the

air pollution and noise pollution. It also causes aesthetics improvement of

the area as well as sustains and supports the biosphere.

Hence, total land area will be tune around 38129 m2. Unit has developed

greenbelt in an area of 5850 m2 and has proposed to add 7354 m2 area

for greenbelt development. After expansion, greenbelt area will be 13204

m2 which will be more than 33% of the total plot area.

Design of Green Belt

As far as possible, following guidelines will be considered in greenbelt

development:

The spacing between the trees will be maintained as per SPCB

guideline i.e. 1 tree/4 sqm.



Spaces, so that the trees may grow vertically and slightly increase

the effective height of the greenbelt.

Planting of trees in each row will be in staggered orientation.

The short trees (< 10 m height) will be planted in the first two rows

(towards plant side) of the green belt. The tall trees (> 10 m height)

will be planted in the outer three rows (away from plant side).

Planting Methodology

The plantation shall be done in pits. Pits of about 50 cm dia shall be dug

up to a depth of 0.3 m. The pit shall be refilled with soil after the

planting. The sampling of healthy, nursery raised, seedlings in polythene

containers shall be transported in baskets. Planting shall be done after

first monsoon showers.

About 25 gm chemical fertilizers shall be added in ring of 25 cm radius

around the plant. Watering shall be continued after plantation if any dry

spells follows. Planted area shall be inspected and mortality rate ensured

for each species. The dead and drying plant shall be replaced by fresh

seedlings.

Selection of species for greenbelt

For the development of greenbelt, plants having simple big leaves and

native species are preferred to the plants. The plants are suitable for

greenbelt development based on gaseous exchange capacity of foliage

which is ascertained by the following characteristics:

- The plant should be fast growing.

- It should have thick canopy cover.

- It should be perennial and evergreen.

- It should have large leaf area index.

- It should be indigenous.

- It should be efficient in absorbing pollutants without significant effects

on plant growth.

The objectives of the industrial greenbelt are to improve the micro-

environment. The success depends on the type of land available and

selection of suitable tree species for pollution control. Selection of tree

species for industrial areas is influenced by the nature of industry. The

objective should be to ensure a green cover tolerating pollutant gases



and solid particulates present in the atmosphere. It is also advisable to

select suitable tree species and adopt simple techniques which require

minimum investment and care.

Plantation Programme

Plantation of trees in and around the company are meant mainly to

reduce air pollution caused by factory emissions, to absorb sound, to

prevent soil erosion and to maintain aesthetic value for healthy living.

Floral species recommended for greenbelt

Following list of trees are suggested for the greenbelt development with

respect to this particular area. They are mostly deciduous and evergreen

tree types suitable to be grown in the area.

Sr. No. Scientific Name of Species Local Name

1 Albizia lebbak Siris

2 Bambusa arundunacea Bamboo

3 Sygygium cuminni Jamun

4 Emblica officinalis Amla

5 Salvadoraceae Piludi

6 Azadirecta indica Neem

7 Ficus relegiosa Pipal

8 Cocus nucifera Narial

9 Capparaceae Kerdo

10 Mimosaceae Babul

Greenbelt Development Programme

Year No. of trees to be

planted

Area

(m2)

1st 342 1370

2nd 374 1496

3rd 374 1496

4th 374 1496

5th 374 1496

Survival rate of trees and post plantation care

Considering the availability of water and general survey of surrounding

area, the survival rate is expected to be around 70-75%. Moreover, the

wire net guards will be provided to protect the saplings.



Budgetary Expenditure

Unit has already developed greenbelt in and around the plant premises.

Unit will dense the greenbelt at demarcated area. Estimated maintenance

cost of greenbelt is tune around 1.0 lakhs/annum.

Protection of plantation site

Protection from grazing will be done by erecting tree guards.

Though the tree suggested for plantation will require very less water,

however during the first year watering will be done twice in a day.

There after watering will be done twice in a week.

The manuring will be done when plantation take up. For this propose

cow dung will be dump in the pit. No other manuring will require for

proposed plantation. Cow dung is easily available in the study area.

Damaged plants will be replaced with new plants.

10.5.6 Resource Conservation/Waste Minimization, Recycling, Reuse/

Cleaner Production Option

The unit shall also implement the concept of waste minimization circle

including:

Good House Keeping: Proper housekeeping practices make the system

easier and less costly.

Rain water harvesting system shall be adopted to reduce the fresh

water requirement.

Unit will install STP and treated sewage will be utilized for greenbelt

development which is positive step towards water conservation.

Unit will install high efficient cooling tower instead of conventional

cooling tower to minimize the loss of water

Cleaner production technology shall be adopted for the resource

conservation and pollution control.

Reuse/Recycle mechanisms for generated waste by selling to

appropriate users to implement conservation strategy.

10.5.7 Energy Conservation Programme

Energy conservation measures are often the easiest, quickest and

cheapest way to reduce costs and be environmentally pro-active. The

conservation efforts would consist of the following:



Ensure proper selection fuel-firing equipments,

Reduce radiation losses from furnaces. This will also improve the

working conditions within the building and eliminate unnecessary

ventilation,

Maximize the use of natural lighting through design,

CFLs or LED lights are used in administration building and plant

premises,

Constant monitoring of energy consumption and defining targets for

energy conservation,

Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum

energy used for desired comfort levels,

Recycling of water will be done, and

Training to staffs on methods of energy conservation.

10.5.8 Occupational Health & Safety Plan

In operational phase of the project, various effects on occupational health

and safety of the employees working in the plant are envisaged. Major

health and safety issues encountered will be physical hazards, respiratory

hazards, electrical hazards, noise, fire hazards associated while working

within the plant.

Possible occupation health hazards are given below:

Workers gets exposed to high temperatures which ultimately leads to

fatigue and dehydration posing severe negative impact on human

health.

Workers also exposed to high noise level in areas namely scarp

loading/unloading, scrap sorting and scrap charging into furnace.

Contact with hot metal or hot water may result in severe burns.

Dust generated in such type of project includes metallic dusts which

are present in melting, casting and finishing activity.

Dust generated due to high temperature operations, fine particle size

and metallurgical fumes creates serious occupational inhalation risk.

Lifting and moving heavy loads at elevated heights using hydraulic

platforms and cranes presents a significant physical hazard to the

workers working in the current project.



Other occupational impacts associated with the project are injuries

related to handling and cutting activities associated with the use of

metal scarp.

Handling of liquid metal may generate risk of explosion, melt run-out

and burns in addition to fires caused by melted metal.

Proposed Mitigation Measures for Occupational Health & Safety

Recommended mitigation measures for prevention and control of various

occupational hazards associated with the plant operations are as follows:

Clear signage in all working areas.

Implementation of specific load handling and lifting procedures.

Train staff in handling of lifting equipment, working at height,

handling molten metal, working with electrical systems and driving

mechanical transport devices.

Provide training to workers in the hazards related with working in hot

environments, adopting safe work practices, control measures and

the use & maintenance of personal protective equipments.

Proper handling and shielding of moving hot liquids, as well as solid

metal parts.

Material and product handling shall remain within restricted zones

under supervision with particular attention paid to proximity of

electrical cables/equipment.

Conduct regular maintenance of all the mechanical equipments

Shield surfaces where close contact with hot equipment or splashing

from hot materials is expected like induction melting ladles and

casting etc.

Necessary PPEs, safety equipment to ensure healthy & safe work

conditions will be provided to employees.

Regular inspection for the safety procedures and use of PPEs & Safety

equipment/material is done by the management/safety cell.

The proponent shall ensure implementation of emergency

management plan with provision of fire-fighting equipment/facilities,

first aid & medical facilities, evacuation procedures etc.

All incoming scrap shall be tested prior to use as feed stock material.



Exhaust ventilation shall be installed at the significant point sources of

dust and gas emissions.

Implement a policy for periodical personal health checks.

Organize regular mock drills for unsafe situations.

With effective implementation of the mitigative measures suggested and

keeping the workers well equipped with necessary PPEs and training for

the safety aspects to be followed during working hours, the occupational

health & safety impacts can be controlled.

10.5.8.1 Personal Protective Equipments

Table 10.3: List of PPEs

Protection Type Qty.

Head Helmet 175 nos.

Hand Gloves Asbestos 100 pairs

Electric Hand 20 pairs

Foot Safety shoes 175 pairs

Heat protection Fire suit 3

Respirator -- 5

Safety belts -- 25

Hearing Protection Ear plug 175 pairs

Ear muff 175 pairs

Eye Goggles 150

Face shield 100

Medical First aid box 4

10.5.8.2 Plans for Periodic medical checkup

Part time doctor is hired for regular health checkup of each employee.

Pre-employment health check-up is followed by periodical health

check-up with special attention to occupational health.

Medical records of each employee are maintained in prescribed format

as per Factory Act.

Bronchitis and chest diagnostic of worker working near furnace, EOT

crane operator and smoky environment after every six months.

The health check-up will be conducted as per the pre-designed format

which will include chest X-rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision

Testing, ECG, Blood and urine test etc.

The work zone monitoring will be conducted on regular basis.



The following precautions shall be taken to avoid foreseeable accident like

spillage, fire and explosion hazards and to minimize the effect of any such

accident and to combat the emergency at site level in case of emergency.

Various emergency spots in plant area will be identified and kept in

sharp and alert watch.

Protective equipments will be regularly checked and will be kept easily

accessible and easily workable during emergency.

Safety installations like available quantity of water will be regularly

watched.

Fire bucket and hose reels will be provided to withstand the fire or

explosion conditions.

Various types of fire extinguishers such as (Foam type, water CO2

type, CO2 type) will be provided inside the factory premises.

10.6 POST-PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Post - project environmental monitoring suggested herewith should be as

per the guideline. The highlights of the integrated environmental

monitoring plan are:

The stack monitoring facilities like ladder, platform and port-hole of all

the stacks maintained in good condition.

Regular monitoring of all gaseous emissions from stacks/vents and all

fugitive emissions in the process areas.

The performance of air pollution control equipment evaluated based on

these monitoring results.

Water consumption in the unit recorded daily.

Analysis of untreated and treated effluent will be carried out regularly.

Performance of effluent treatment plant units evaluated based on

these analysis results.

As far as possible, noise curbed at its source, with the help of acoustic

hoods and other such noise reducing equipment. Regular noise level

monitoring carried out.

Green belt properly maintained and new plantation programmes

undertaken frequently.

Rain water harvesting ponds will be developed within the industrial

premises and encouraged in the surrounding villages too.



Table: 10.4: Environment Monitoring Plan

Nature of

Analysis

Frequency of analysis with

its analyzer

Parameters

Stack Monitoring

of each stack


Ambient Air

Quality Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or as per

the statutory conditions by external agency


Noise level Monthly as per the statutory

conditions by external agency

Nr. main gate, Nr. Furnace, process area, Nr.

D.G. Set

Work area

monitoring

Monthly by external agency RPM (Dust)

Health checkup of

workers

As per the statutory guideline All workers

10.6.1 Details of Work Place Air Quality Monitoring Plan

Work zone monitoring will be carried out by independent competent third

party every month. Records will be kept in Form No. 37 as per Gujarat

Factories Rules. Location for samplings will be identified. Following

information will be incorporated in the format for maintaining records of

work zone monitoring:

Location/Operation monitored

Identified contaminant

Sampling instrument used

Number of Samples

Range of contaminant concentration as measured in sample

Average concentration

TWA concentration of contaminant (As given in Second Schedule of

Factories Act)

Reference method used for analysis

Number of workers exposed at the location being monitored

Signature of the person taking samples

Other relevant details

10.7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT BUDGET ALLOCATION

Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum earmarked for environment

pollution control measures will be as under.



Table 10.5: Budget Allocation for Environment Management

S.

No.

Particulars Capital Cost

(Rs. in

Lakhs)

Recurring Cost

per annum

(Rs. in Lakh)

1 Air Pollution Control 100 15.0

2 Water Pollution Control 5.0 2.0

3 Noise Pollution Control 3.0 0.0

4 Solid/Hazardous waste

management

0.5 1.0

5 Environment Monitoring and

Management

1.0 2.5

6 Occupational Health 10.0 3.5

7 Green Belt Development Plan 5.0 1.0

8 Rain water harvesting system 5.0 1.0

Total 129.5 26.0

10.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

Someshwar Ispat has set up Environment Management Cell (EMC). The

major duties & responsibilities of EMC are as follows:

To implement the Environmental Management Plan,

To ensure regular operation & maintenance of pollution control

devices,

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and

regulations,

To minimize environmental impacts of operations by strict adherence

to the EMP,

To initiate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule,

Review & interpretation of monitored results and corrective measures

in case monitored results are above the specified limit,

Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and

applicable environmental laws as ready reference,

Maintain environmental related records,

Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants and

monitoring laboratories,

Maintaining log of public complaints and the action taken.



10.8.1 Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Management Cell

The hierarchical structure of the unit is given below.

Figure 10.1: Structure of Environmental Management Cell

10.8.2 Reporting System of Non-Compliances/ Violations of

Environmental Norms

Records are maintained for regulatory, monitoring and operational issues.

Unit has developed reporting systems of non-compliances/ violations of

environmental norms to the Board of Directors. The mechanism is

summarized below:

1. Identify deviation/non-compliance/violation of environmental norms

as lay down in consent to operate and letter of Environmental

clearance. Record of communication/complain received from

plausible stake holder.

2. The EHS manager will identify deviation/non-compliance/violation

from failure to comply with statutory requirements.

3. Respond from EHS manager within reasonable time limit to concern

authorities with c/c mark to Technical head.

4. Technical head will take it in action and give necessary guideline to

comply this deviation/non-compliance/violation of environmental

norms.

5. Communication received from the EHS manager will be discussed in

technical management meeting.

6. Board discussion, Decision and Action

The chairperson will review the information available and take a

decision depending on the seriousness of the violation.

EHS Head

Safety officer

General Manager

(Operation)



The decision will be taken to ensure the compliance of non-

compliance/violation of environmental norms and it’s

safeguarded. The decision will be taken by consensus and if no

consensus is arrived at, voting will be conducted.

Enlist measures that would undertake to ensure that deviations/

non-compliance/violations of Environmental norms and take care

not to occur same violation in future.

10.8.3 Framework for Continual Improvement of Environmental

Performance of Organization

10.9 ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Unit has an Environment Policy approved by the management. They

commit themselves to:

Ensure continuous improvement in environmental performance of our

works through protective Environmental Management System.

Comply with applicable legal and other requirements related to

environmental aspects.

Conserve the resources particularly water, power by fixing and

improving consumption norms.

Adopt concept of cleaner production.

Ensure involvement of all employees and contractors in effective

implementation of Environment Management System through

training and awareness.

Promote awareness among local surrounding community for

preservation and maintaining clean environment.

EMP Implementation

Monitoring as per EMP

requirement

Internal and External Audits

Corrective and Preventive Actions

Review and revision of EMP

based on Environmental Performance Evaluation Improvement

Mitigation

measures



10.10 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate Environment Responsibility as part of refers to voluntary

actions undertaken by company/organization to either improve the living

conditions (economically, socially, environmentally) of local communities

or to reduce the negative effects of the project. Socio-economic

development activities is a concept of organization whereby organizations

serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of

their activities on customers, employees, shareholders, communities and

the environment in all aspects of their operations. Following activities will

be under taken as a part of CER under different heads.

Details of expenditure for CER activities:

Estimated cost of the project : Rs. 35.0 Crores

Expenditure earmarked towards CER : Rs. 35.0 Lakhs

(1.0% of additional Capital Investment to considering Brownfield project)

The detailed expenditure break-up of above activities for the five years

are given below:

Table 10.6: Detailed expenditure for CER activities

Sr.

No. Activities Years (Rs. in Crore) Total

Budget

(Rs. in

Crore)

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1 Educational facilities & trade

training to educated unemployed 2.50 2.50 2.5 2.5 2.5 12.5

2 Health and Family Welfare

facilities 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.25 5.65

3 Drinking water and sanitation

facilities 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 6

4 Women Empowerment activities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.18

5 Preservation of Environment and

Sustainable Development-

Maintaining village ponds,

encouraging rain water

harvesting in village

4.00 3.00 -- -- -- 7.0

Total 9.8 8.8 5.8 5.8 5.95 36.15



Chapter-11

Summary & Conclusion 11.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

11.1.1 Introduction

M/s. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing of MS

TMT Bars at Plot No. 248, Vill: Baliyasan, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat.

Now, looking to the market demand, unit proposes to do expansion in

existing production of MS TMT bars from 12500 MTPM to 30000 MTPM

along with additional production of Ingot/Billets with capacity of 30000

MTPM by installing Melting process through Induction Furnace. Unit has

already procured an adjacent land of Plot No. 246 of Baliyasan Village

and Survey no. 549/p of Dholasan Village admeasuring total area of

20424 m2. Thus, proposed expansion will be carried out in existing

premises as well as in new adjacent land.

Project activities falls under item 3(a), category ‘B’ of the Schedule of EIA

Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.

11.1.2 Project location & Environment Sensitivity

Features Details

Location Vill: Baliyasan & Dolasan, Tehsil & Dist:

Mehsana

Coordinates of the site Latitude: 23°27'55.72"N

Longitude: 72°23'43.81"E

Altitude 87 m above MSL

Topography Plain

Toposheet No. F43A7

Seismic Zone Seismic Zone-III

Nearest

Human habitation Baliyasan - 0.8 Km

City /Town Mehsana, about 12.5 Km

Railway Station Baliyasan about 0.8 km Mehsana about 13.5 km

Highway SH-41 - 0.21 km

Air Port Ahmedabad Airport, about 44.0 Km

National Park/

Wildlife Sanctuary

None within 10 km radius



11.1.3 Salient Features of the Project

Total area of the project 38129 m2

Production capacity TMT Bars - 30000 MTPM

Project expansion cost 35 Cr.

Manpower requirement About 150 persons

Power requirement 17 MW, Source: UGVCL

Water requirement Total: 231.0 KLD

Fresh water: 196.5 KLD

Source: GWSSB

Wastewater generation Industrial: 20.0 KLD

Domestic: 14.5 KLD

Fuel requirement Pulverized Coal: 25 MT/day

HSD: 165 lit/hr. for standby D.G. Set

Source of Air emission Existing: Reheating furnace

After expansion: Induction furnace & stand-

by D.G. set

Hazardous & Solid Waste

generation

Hazardous waste: Used oil

Solid waste: Process Slag, dust from bag

filter

11.1.4 Investment of the Project

Total cost of existing project is Rs. 15.0 Crores & additional cost for the

proposed expansion is around Rs. 35.0 Crores; out of which Rs. 129.5

Lakhs will be used as capital cost for EMS and Rs. 26.0 Lakhs will be

recurring cost/annum.

11.1.5 List of product

Product details with its capacity are given below:

Sr.

No.



1 TMT Bars 12500 17500 30000


11.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

11.2.1 Baseline Environmental Study

To predict the impact of the project on the surrounding environment, the

current baseline environmental status was studied by collecting the data

and carrying out monitoring during January, 2019 to March, 2019 in

the study area of 10 km radius from project site as per ToR.



11.2.2 Air Environment

The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at eight AAQM

locations, to assess the existing sub-regional air quality status during the

period of January, 2019 to March, 2019. Combined samplers with gaseous attachment along with the analytical

methods, prescribed by CPCB were used for carrying out air quality

monitoring. At all these sampling locations; PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx

were monitored on 24-hourly basis and CO, HC and VOC were sampled

for 8-hours duration to enable the comparison with ambient air quality

standards prescribed by the CPCB. The data on concentrations of various

pollutants were processed for different statistical parameters like

arithmetic mean, standard deviation, minimum & maximum concentration

and various percentile values. The observations are summarized below:

Particulate Matter (PM10)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM10 values at all the

locations are found from 64.9 – 71.4 g/m3 and 70.9 – 80.8 g/m3. The

results were found well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS-CPCB) of 100 g/m3.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM2.5 values at all the

locations ranges from 36.1 – 40.6 g/m3 and 40.4 – 48.1 g/m3. The

values are well within National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS-

CPCB) of 60 g/m3.

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly SO2 value of arithmetic


g/m3 respectively, which are well below National Ambient Air Quality


Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24 hourly NOx value of arithmetic


g/m3 respectively, which are well below the National Ambient Air Quality




Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Minimum & Maximum value of CO at all the locations ranged from 1046 –

1364 g/m3.

Hydro Carbon (HC)

Minimum & Maximum value of Methane HC at all the locations ranged

from 21.4 – 42.4 g/m3 and non-methane HC at all the locations ranged

from 1110 – 1283 g/m3.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Minimum & Maximum value of VOC at all the locations ranged from 0.16

g/m3 – BDL.

Conclusion:

The quality of ambient air in the study area is compared with AAQM

standards prescribed by CPCB & found below the prescribed standards.

11.2.3 Water Environment

Eight surface water & eight ground water samples were collected during

the study period.

Surface Water Quality

Surface water samples were collected from ponds/lakes of Boriyavi Pond,

Mathasur Pond, Linch Pond, Akhaj Pond, Saganpur Pond, Kherva Pond,

Shobhasan Pond and Jagudan Pond. Results of the same are given in

Chapter-3 of EIA report.

Conclusion:

It was observed that, results of all the physico-chemical parameters and

heavy metals from surface water samples, except turbidity, are below

stipulated a drinking water standard IS: 10500-2012 & it is suitable for

drinking and other purposes.

Ground Water Quality

Ground water samples have been collected from Nr. project site, Linch,

Jetalpur, Bhakadiya, Ambaliyasan, Tundali, Baliyasan and Kaiyal villages.

The summary of analysis is as below.

pH: All the samples meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.2 -

7.9).



Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS in samples ranges from 1096 mg/L

(Baliyasan) to 1410 mg/L (Project Site), all the Samples meet the

permissible limit of 2000 mg/L TDS.

Calcium: Calcium contents in the water ranges from 53 mg/L (Jetalpur)

to 89 mg/L (Project Site), all the samples meet the permissible limit of

200 mg/L, (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Magnesium: Magnesium content in the water ranges from 30 mg/L

(Kaiyal) to 40 mg/L (Jetalpur). All the samples meet the permissible limit

of 100 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Sulfate: Sulfate content in the water ranges from 71 mg/L (Baliyasan) to

95 mg/L (Bhakadiya). All the samples meet the permissible limit of 400

mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source).

Fluoride: Fluoride content in the water ranges from 0.65 mg/L

(Bhakadiya) to 0.81 mg/L (Jetalpur). All the samples meet the

permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of

Alternate Source).

Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 318

mg/L (Jetalpur) to 392 mg/L (Bhakadiya). All the samples are within the

permissible limit of 600 mg/L (Permissible Limit in the Absence of

Alternate Source).

Other Parameters: Potassium (ranges from 35 mg/L to 54 mg/L),

Sodium (ranges from 316 mg/L to 427 mg/L) and Chloride (ranges from

543 mg/L to 646 mg/L). All the samples meet permissible limit in the

absence of alternate source.

Heavy metals like cadmium, copper, lead, chromium, iron and zinc are

well below the limit in all samples.

Conclusion: Ground water samples from villages meet the permissible

limit set by the authority (BIS).

11.2.4 Noise Environment

The Leq values of noise levels during day-time varied from 51.8 dB(A) to

59.4 dB(A). Highest Leq day time value was recorded at Project Site. The

Leq values of noise levels during night time varied from 40.1 dB(A) to

48.2 dB(A). Highest Leq value during night time was recorded at Project

Site.



11.2.5 Soil Quality

Soil samples were collected from 8 different locations and analyzed to

assess the soil quality prevailing in the study area. Physical

characteristics of soil have been delineated through specific parameters,

viz. particle size distribution (grain size analysis), porosity, water holding

capacity and permeability whereas data for chemical characterization of

soil, viz. pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange capacity and sodium

absorption ratio have been analyzed.

11.2.6 Biological Environment

Baseline data for flora & fauna has been collected with its family. No

endangered species were found in the study area. Hence, no need to

prepare conservation plan.

11.2.7 Socio-Economic Environment

Socio-economic study includes description of demography, available basic

amenities like housing, health care services, transportation, education

facilities. Information on the above said parameters has been collected to

define the socio-economic profile of the study area (10-km radius).

11.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

Impact identification has been carried out for various activities involved in

construction as well as operational phase of the project and prediction

has been done for significant impacts. The summary of anticipated

adverse environmental impacts due to proposed expansion activities and

mitigation measures is given below.

11.3.1 Impacts on Air Environment & mitigation measures:

After expansion, sources of air pollution will be from two electricity

operated induction furnaces, one coal based reheating furnace and one

stand by D.G. Set. Therefore, unit will install bag house connected with

primary & secondary hood with flame arrestor system at furnaces to

control particulate matter and fugitive emission along with adequate

stack height. Reheating furnace is provided with cyclone dust collector

followed by bag filter as an air pollution control units. Air pollution

potential associated with the project in terms of flue gas emission will be

minimal.



Prediction of impacts on air environment is done using ISCST3 model.

The 24-hourly average Ground Level Concentration (GLC) values from

project have been computed for PM, SO2, NOx. The highest 24-hourly

average GLCs value of PM, SO2, NOx from the proposed expansion

activity are 2.00 g/m3, 0.931 g/m3 & 1.097 g/m3 respectively. These

GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 1.0 km from the source in

East direction for PM and NOx and at a distance of 1.0 km from the

source in South direction for SO2. The obtained GLCs are well within the

24-hourly ambient air quality standards stipulated by CPCB. However,

following mitigation measures will be taken by the unit.

Mitigation measures:

For suppression of dust during construction activities, water will be

sprinkled at regular interval.

Unit has provided dust suction system to control fugitive emission at

charging point of furnace.

Cyclone followed by bag filter will be provided as APCM to furnace.

Adequate stack height will be provided.

11.3.2 Impacts on Water Environment & Mitigation measures:

Total water requirement of the project will be 196.5 KLD after proposed

expansion. Water requirement will be satisfied through Gujarat Water

Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) supply. Hence, there will be no

impact on the ground water table. However, ground water recharge will

be done during rainy season. Source of w/w generation will be cooling

bleed off and domestic sewage. Cooling bleed off will be used for TMT

treatment, dust suppression & Slag cooling. Sewage will be treated into

STP and reuse for greenbelt development. Hence, no impact on the water

environment is envisaged.

11.3.3 Impacts on Noise quality & Mitigation measures:

During the operation phase, main source of noise from industry are

operation of furnace, stand by D.G. set, pumps, compressors,

machineries, vehicle movement etc. Noise levels generated in the project

site will be confined to the plant only hence the impact of noise levels on

surroundings will be insignificant. Noise level will be attenuated by

providing suitable enclosure to noise generating equipment; noise proof





cabins will be provided to operators; all the rotating items will be well

lubricated. Acoustic enclosure is provided to D.G. set. Greenbelt will be

developed within the plant. Ear muff, ear plug will be provided to all

workers working in noisy area. Selection of any new plant equipment will

be made with specification of low noise levels. Thus, it is envisaged that

the impacts on noise during would be insignificant.

11.3.4 Impacts on Soil & Mitigation measures:

Hazardous wastes will have significant negative impacts if disposed

unsystematically. Generated solid/hazardous waste will be stored

separately in Hazardous Waste storage area having RCC floor, leachate

collection system, and concrete floors within premises. Hence, no

significant negative impact is envisaged on the land environment.

11.3.5 Impacts on Socio Economy & Mitigation measures:

As this is an expansion project, no Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R)

is required. For expansion activities, unit will require additional 80

persons (both skilled and unskilled workers) which result into a positive

impact on prevailing socio-economic environment. Project will also have

potential of indirect employment due to the increase transportation

activities, contractual works as well as opportunity of trade. Thus, overall

impacts on socio-economic environment are long term and positive in

nature.

11.3.6 Impact on Ecology:

Unit is under operation and proposed expansion will be done within the

existing premises as well as in adjoining land. There are no protected

areas like national park/wildlife sanctuary within the 10 km radial

periphery of the project site so there will not be any significant impact on

ecology.

11.4 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

Environmental monitoring will be conducted on regular basis by the unit

to assess the pollution level in the plant as well in the surrounding area

by third party. Unit has a dedicated Environment Management Cell to

monitor & evaluate the environmental performance and to supervise the

environment management measures. Budgetary provision for

environment & safety management system has been made in the project



planning with Rs. 129.5 Lakhs as capital cost and Rs. 26.0

Lakhs/annum of recurring cost. The following monitoring programme

will be followed.

Environment Monitoring Program

Nature of Analysis Frequency of analysis

with its analyzer

Parameters

Stack Monitoring of

each stack


Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or as per the statutory conditions

by external agency


Noise level Monthly as per the statutory

conditions by external agency

Noise Level (Nr. main

gate, Nr. Furnace, process area, Nr. D.G.

Set)

Work area monitoring Monthly by external agency RPM (Dust)

Health checkup of

workers

As per the statutory guideline All workers

11.5 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

11.5.1 Risk Assessment

Raw material and products are in solid form and non-hazardous nature

and will be stored in separate area and required safety measures will be

provided. Necessary safety measures including integral safety devices,

fire-fighting facilities will be provided to attend any emergency arising

due to plant operation.

11.6 PROJECT BENEFITS

Proposed expansion project has a potential for employment of skilled,

semi-skilled and unskilled employees. The direct employment potential of

the proposed expansion is estimated as 150 (70 Existing + 80 Proposed)

persons and many other will be indirectly employed. Indirectly, it will help

the Government by paying different taxes from time to time, which is a

part of revenue and thus, will help in developing the area. The company

has allocated budget of Rs. 36.15 Lakhs for socio-economy activities,

which can lead to improve social infrastructure.

11.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

EMP includes the protection & mitigation measures to be implemented to

reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Management plan of

impacts identified is detailed below:



Air Pollution Management

At present, Cyclone and bag filter is provided for induction furnace as an

air pollution control units along with stack height of 30 mtr. After

proposed expansion, sources of air pollution will be from two electricity

operated induction furnaces and one coal based reheating furnace.

Suction hood followed by cyclone and bag filter will be used as air

pollution control units. Diesel is used in stand by D.G. set. It would not be

the constant source of emission as it will be used in case of power failure

only. However, adequate stack height and SMF will be provided. Hence,

air pollution potential associated with the project in terms of flue gas

emission will be minimal.

To control the fugitive emissions, following mitigation measures will be

adopted:

Dust suppression system (water sprinklers) will be provided,

Bag filter & Cyclone will be provided for the extraction of dust particles

to the stack attached with induction furnace,

The Continuous Casting Operation is selected for the production of

billets in induction furnace to reduce the gases emission,

All the internal roads will be paved/concreted,

Greenbelt will be increased within the plant, and

Frequent work area monitoring will be done to ensure fugitive

emission level.

Water Pollution Management

Minimum use of water will be done for construction phase.

Any spills/leakages of metal rust will be cleaned immediately to avoid

any contamination of ground water through seepage.

• Domestic w/w will be treated in proposed STP and treated sewage will

be utilized for greenbelt development.

• Records of the total water consumption at various sources will be

maintained.

• Rain water harvesting will be done.

Solid & Hazardous Waste Management





Rules, 2016. Used Oil will be used as lubricant in plant machinery or sold

to registered recyclers. Slag from furnace is used for filling low lying area

within and outside premises. Dust from bag filter will be sold to brick

manufacturers.

Noise Pollution Management

• Enclosures will be provided to high noise generating machines.

• All the equipments for the expansion project will be designed/

operated in such a way that the noise level in work place shall not

exceed 85 dB(A) as per the requirement of OSHA Standard.

• Acoustic enclosure is provided for D.G. set.

• Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles will be undertaken to

reduce the noise impact.

• PPEs is provided to the workers working in high noise area.

• Greenbelt will be increased within industrial premises to prevent the

noise pollution.

Periodic monitoring of noise levels will be done.

Green Belt Development

Unit has developed greenbelt in an area of 5850 m2 and has proposed to

add 7354 m2 area for greenbelt development. Hence after expansion,

total greenbelt area will be 13204 m2, which will be more than 33% of

the total plot area after expansion. 11.8 CONCLUSION

Based on the study it is concluded that-

There will be no major impact on water environment as generated

cooling bleed off w/w will be directly reused for TMT treatment and

slag cooling.

Domestic w/w will be treated in STP and treated sewage will be

utilized for greenbelt development.

Electrically operated induction furnace is used and it will be equipped

with suction hood, cyclone followed by bag filter.

To prevent fugitive emission, from material charging points, suction

hood will be provided and regular sprinkling of water will be done.



For noise control, unit will provide necessary PPEs like earplugs or

earmuffs to all workers and selection of any new plant equipment will

be made with specification of low noise levels.



Rules, 2016.

Greenbelt will be developed in more than 33% of the total area.

Fire protection and safety measures will be provided.

Direct and indirect employment opportunities will have positive

impact.


Draft EIA Report of Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. 196

Chapter-12

Disclosure of Consultant engaged

12.1 PREFACE

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) has been appointed by Someshwar

Ispat Pvt. Ltd. to carry out this Environmental Impact Assessment

Study as per the EIA notification, 2006 as amended till date. SEPL is

accredited as Category - A organization under the QCI-NABET Scheme

for accreditation of EIA consultant Organizations: Version 3 for preparing

EIA-EMP reports in 10 sectors (Certificate No.

NABET/EIA/1619/RA0084; Valid till 23.12.2019).

12.2 DETAILS OF EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. has started its work in 1990 to serve the

environment as a trustee of next generation with a small infrastructure

under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mahendra Sadaria. SEPL has wide

spectrum of national and multinational clients covering the industries -

Bulk Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Pesticides,

Fertilizers, Chemicals, Cement, Mining, and Infrastructure. During last

two decades, SEPL has been taking care of client’s unique problems and

concerns in order to develop cost effective strategies to meet their

regulatory obligations. SEPL focuses on strategic planning and

comprehensive solutions to address both short and long term needs of

the clients.

SEPL has in-house multi-disciplinary analytical testing laboratory that is

MoEFCC approved under EP Act. SEPL is also a recognized schedule-II

Environmental Auditor appointed by Gujarat Pollution Control Board as

per the directives of the Honorable High Court of Gujarat. SEPL is also an

ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2008 and OHSAS 18001 certified company. SEPL

team consists of qualified & experienced personnel. Experts involved in

the preparation of this EIA/EMP report are given in EIA report as

‘declaration by experts’.

Declaration by experts contributing to the EIA of Someshwar Ispat

Private Limited

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity

that developed the above EIA.

EIA Coordinator:

Name: Dr. Mahendra Sadaria

Signature & Date:

Period of involvement

Contact Information :

December 2018 to date

079-26583077

Functional Area Experts

data verification & approval, interpretation of baseline condition of air environment. Evaluation of

Functional Areas

Air Pollution Monitoring & Control (AP)

results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). Contribution in EIA documentation.

Air Quality Modeling and Prediction (AQ)

Water Pollution

(WP)

Signature & date

Name of the Expert

Dr. Mahendra Sadaria

Diti Patel

,Involvement (Period and Task)

Planning of meteorological AAQM baseline monitoring, site visit/ survey, select monitoring locations,

Diti Patel

Meteorology file generation, Air quality model (ISCST-3) run using meteorology data, identifying source & receptor. Prediction of GLC & plotting isopleths. Study of GLCs obtained & calculating cumulative concentration of pollutants. Contribution in EIA documentation. Site visit, selection of sampling locations, review & interpret baseline water quality, water balance calculation for the project, prediction of impacts & proposed mitigation measures, contribution in EIA documentation.

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (SHW)

Dr. Mahendra Sadaria

Identified source of generation of Hazardous waste & disposal methods, studying adequacy of mitigation measures for management of hazardous waste.

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Functional Areas

Socio Economy

(SE)

Land Use (LU)

Hydrogeology (HG & Geo)

Risk and Hazards (RH)

Noise

Signature & date

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Name of the Expert

Shobhana Sadaria

Satish Borad

Hardik Patel

Prabhat Kumar

Srivastva

TM: Mahendra Sadaria

Ajay Dwivedi

Involvement (Period and Task)

Site visit, data collection, evaluation of Socio-Economic status of the study area, assessment of the possible chances to socio-economic issues arising out of the proposed activity & contribution in EIA documentation. Site visit, development of land use map of study area, prepare land use classification and determine LULC of the area, prediction of impact on land use pattern, Suggest mitigation measures, contribution in EIA report. : . Site visit, understanding and representing ground water conditions, identification of impacts, suggestion of mitigation measures and contribution of EI A documentation. Determine worst & most credible accident scenarios, Identification of modeling scenarios, consequence modeling, finalization of RA, contribution in EIA documentation.

Site visit, selection of sampling locations, review baseline noise levels, source & its compliance with permissible limits, contribution in EIA documentation.

198

Declaration bv the Head of the accredited consultant organization1

authorized person

I, Dr. Mahendra Sadaria, hereby confirm that the above mentioned experts

prepared the EIA of Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at Plot No. 246 & 248,

Baliyasan, Survey No. 549/p, Dholasan Village, Tal. & Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat I

also confirm that, the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any

misleading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name: Dr. Mahendra Sadaria

Designation: Director, Technical

Name of the EIA Consultant organization San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.

NABET Certificate No. and date NABET/EIA/1619/RAOO84, Valid till 23.12.2019

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We haveprovision of separate entry & exit in our plant and have adequate margin all-round the periphery for easy unobstructed movement of fire tender without reversing.we undertake that we will hire maximum local people for employment.I hereby give an undertaking that, thL data & information given in the application andenclosures are true and we will responsible for any factual discripancy in EIA report.We undertake that, content including information & data of EIA report is own by us.

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Annexure-III Permission of GWSSB for water supply

Annexure-IV Copy of Environment Clearance

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HARDIK SHAHSECRETARY

State Level Expert Appraisal Committee

Ref . No.: EIA-1 0-201 3-784-E.

To,

--NIt. Yogesh B. Patel,

Director,(Someshwar lsPat P. Ltd),Plot No. 248,Baliyasan,Ta & Dist : Mehsana-384002.

STATE LEVEL EXPERT APPRAISALCOMMITTEE, GUJARAT.Office : Gujarat Pollution Control Board,'lai'5,aria{ail Bhavdl t", Seciclt i 0-A,

Gandhinagar-38201 0, GUJARATPhone :079 -23232L52,

Fax :079 -23222784.

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Sub : Environment Clearance under the ELA \otification 2006 for 1'our proposed project

at Plot No. 248, Vill-Baliyasan, Ta & Dist mehsana'

Dear Str,This ret'ers to your application on the suhject meltioned above and the meeting held g'ith the

State Ler-el Expert Appraisal Committee. Gujarat. on 26'h September. 201{' The relevant

information furnished and presentarion made before the sEAc *'as considered and the additional

information required was communicated to 1ou b1'the SEAC immediately after the said

presentation. Flowever, a copy of the same rs attached herervith for'further necessary action at

your end. you may please furnish the desired inforn-ration i documents to enable us to process the

application further.

With regards,

Yours sincerely. .

.11s;-3&;t$J"r,(Hardik Shah)Secretary, State Level Expert -{ppraisaI flarmmittee

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Someshwar lsPat Pvt.Ltd

fpbt ruo : 248. Vill : Baliyasan. Opp- Water ParkI Dist : Mehsana

EC Reconsileratkrn case

Project / Activity No.: 3(a) (c)

Chronology of EC Process :

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EC issued by SETAA vioeletter number SEIAA/GUJ/EC/3(a)/3912012 daled 27n212012 for

expansion of TMT bars (6 mm to 32 mm) production from 380 TPM to 12500 TPM'

proponent submitted request letter for required amendment for change in fuel on dated 2310712013-

The request for amendment for change in fuel for steel rolling mill was considered during the SEAC

meeting dated 1 3lOGl2O14 and asked to submit supporting document showing non applicabiltty of

EIA Notification for this type of product and activity'

additional information vide their letter dated 251o612014 and

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21t0712014.

Observations / Discussion :

During meeting. project proponent informed thai their actrvrty is not covered under schedule 3(a) (c) of the

EIA Notificatbn 2006 as the manufacturing process involves onty heating of lngots/billets. roller to give them

proper shape without doing metting or adding any metals or chemicals. Project proponent has also clarified

i that they have no melting facilrty and no fumaces like induction and electric arc fumace' submerged arc

I furnr"" ,nd cupola furnaie and hence their unit is presently not in purview of EIA Notification, 2006 in view

t of the ElANotification as amendecl cin O{rt2tfrO3. -I 1 The committee took note of amendment made rn the EIA Notification. 2006 by the MoEF on 01/1212009

stating that .,In case of sxondary metatlurgical processing industial units, those proiects

involving operation of fumaces onty such as inductiott and eler;tic atc fumace, submerged arc

: fumace, and cupola with capacity more than 30OAO tonnes per annum (TPA) would rquire

environmental clearance". The committee discussed that there is no point in amending the

environmental clearance now as the project is not covered in purvi'ew of'the EIA Notification in present

context. However, the project proponent was asked to obtain necessary permissions for the proposed

change of fuel from the GPCB.

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Environment Clearance to Mis. Someshwar lspat pvt. Ltd. for expansionTMT Bars at the existing industrial unit at plot No: 249, Vil l. Baliyasan,category 3(a) of schedule annexed with EIA Notification dated 1419/2006.

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of production capacity ofTal. & Dist. Mehsana. in

Dear SirTllis has reference to your application Form of the project, Additional information submitted vide letter dated

O5lO6l2O1t. Atiditional documents submitted vide letter dated 24110/2011 suhmitted to the SEAC, seekinqEnviionr"nerrial Clearance under Environment impact Assessment Notification. 2C06.

The proposal is for Environmental Clearance to M/s. Someshwar lspat Pvt. Ltd. for expansion of productioncapacity of Tj\1T Bats at the existing industrial unit at Plot No: 248, Vill. Baliyasan, Tal, & Dist. Mehsana. The r:nit is anexisting unit otoposing expansion of production capacity of TMT bars (6 mm to 32 mm) from 380 TpM to 12500 Tplrlas shown irr table belcw. The proposal falis in the category 3(a) of the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 :

Quantity in MT / MonthName of the Product

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The project activity is covered in 3(a) and is of 'B

Category. The Public Consuiiari::l-: is not i.equired as per par.a7(i) lli 51sn" (3) (e) - Public Consultation of EtA Notification. 2006.

'iiie SIAC' Gujarat had recommendecl to the SEIAA, Gujarat. to grant the Environment Clea.r.ance to this prcject

ior the abiltc'fi:intionecj products. The proposal was considered by sEiAA, Gujarat in its meeting heid on 04 c2.,2012at Ganci;inaq::i. SEIA'{ hereby accords Environmental Clearance to above project under the provisions of EIAitf ni!t:4;1f ii11 ii?:lF;N 1ft,'q Sepr{s;a6rr, 2006 subject to the compliance of the following conditions_:

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2' Tne existing bore vreil shall be converted into recharge well. No gi'cund water shall be used for the project in anycase.

3. There shalFtF,llo industrial wastewater discharge from the unit as cooling water shall be recyctect completely.4. The domestic w€stewater to the tune of 4.8 KUday shall be disposed off through septic tank - soak pit.I The company'shall harvest rainwater from the rooftop to recharge the ground water and to use the same water

for the varicius activiiies of the project in order to conserve fresh water. Before recharging the surface run off,pre-ireatment must be done to remove suspendecl matter.

6. There shall:not be any process emission from the unir.7 ' Natural gast0:the tune of 36,000 m3/month shall be used as a fuel in the Heating Furnace8. Adequate stack height as per prevailing norms shall be provided for the flue gas emission from the Heating

Furnace.

9. .Ade<1uz-ri+ \,entlation syslem shall be pro,vlrje.d in ihe i*cre areas.10. The tugitiveemlssion in the work zone errvironment shail L'e monitored and it shail corr{orm to the stancJards

prescrrired by the concerned authorities from time to time (e.g. Factories Act & Flules).

Ollice : Guiarat Pollution Control Board. "Paryavaran Bhavan" Sector-lfj A, (Janchinagar--3ti20l()Phone No. : - (0i 9) 232-32152,232- 41 5 14 Fax l{tr. : -( 07 9't 232_22t g4E-n:iail : s_qi (J1jdha-o_.e-gm. \\ ehsife :- ww^,v.sc iaa.guiarat.eov t't

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11. The company must striDtly comply with the rules and regulations with regards to handling and disposal ofHazardous waste in accordance with the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handing and TransboundaryMovement) Rules 2008, as may be amended from time to time. Authorization from the GpCB must be obtainedfor collection / treatment / storage / disposal of hazardous wastes.

12' Adequacy of the insulation of Heating Furnace shall be checked and shall be strengthened, if required,13. All necessary precautionary measures as per the Factories Act and Rules shall be taken for preventing heat

stroke to the workers.14. All necessary precautionary measures shall be taken to avoid any kind of accident during handling of materials.15. Tie up shall be done with nearby health care unit / doctor for seeking immediate medical attention in the case of

emergency, regular medical check up of the workers and keeping its record etc.16. Personal Protective Equipments shall be provided to workers and its usage shall be ensured and supervised.17. First Aid Box shall be made readily available in adequate quantity.18. Training shall be imparted to all the workers on safety and health aspects of roll ing operations.19. Occupational health surveillance of the workers shall be done and its records shall be maintained. pre-

employmentfnfl]periodical medical examination for all the workers shall be undertaken as per the Factories Act& Rules.

20' The overall noise level in and around the plant area shall be kept well within the standards by providing noisecontrol measures including engineering controls l ike acoustic insulation hoods, silencers, enctosures etc. on allsources of noise generation. The ambient noise level shall confirm to the standards prescribed under TheEnvironment {Protection) Act, 1986 & Rules.

21 . For people working in the high noise area, requisite personal protective equipment like earplugs/ear muffs etc.shall be provided. Workers engaged in noisy areas shall be periodically examined to maintain audiometricrecord and for treatment for any hearing loss including shifting to non-noisy / less noisy areas

22. The company shall undertake various waste minimization measures including :a) Reuse oflby'products from the process operations as raw materials or raw materials substitutes in other

process.: ,

b) Dry cleaning / mopping of floor instead of floor washingc) Regularpreventive maintenance of equipments / machines

23. The unit shall develop green belt in at least 5,735 sq.m. open land area within the premises as per the CpCBguidelines, preferably with local species.

24' Drip irrigation /,low-volume, low-angle sprinkler system shall be used for the green belt developmenr.

25. A separate Environment Management Cell having qualified personnei shail be set ilp to carrv out theEnvironmeii$Management and Monitoring functions and a separate budget shall be allocated for this purpose.The funds earmarked for environment protection measures shall be maintained in a separate account and thereshall not be any diversion of these funds for any other purpose. A year-wise expenditure on environmentalsafeguards shall be reported.Pucca flooring / impervious layer shall be provided in the work areas. Leakages from the pipes, pumps, shall beminimal and.:ifgccurs, shall be arrested promptly.The compaaliiiSfpll carry out socio-economic developmental / community welfare activities in consultation withthe District Eevelopment Officer / District Collector.The project,rnanagement shall effectively implement all the environment protection measures, risk mitigationmeasures and safeguards proposed by them.lhe project:$roponent shall also comply with any additional condition that may be imposed by the SEAC or theSEIAA or any other competent authority for the purpose of the environmental protection and management.No furlher expansion or modifications in the plant likely to cause environmental impacts shall be carried outwithout obtaining prior Environment clearance from the concerned authority.The applicantshall inform the public that the project has been accorded environmental clearance by the SEIAAand that the copies of the ciearance letter are available with the GPCB and niay also be seen at the V#essite ofSEIAA/ SEAC/":PCB. This shall be advertised within seven days from the date of the clearance tetter, in at least

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. E-mail :.s (rJlljahilq._qt{t], Website:- www.seiaa.gujarat.gov.in

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two iccai newspapers ihat are widely circulaied in the region, one of which shall be in the Gujarati language andthe oiher in English' A copy each of the same shall be forwarcled to the concerned Regional office of theMinistry.

35. lt shall be mandatory for the project manage!.nen.t to subrrit nai1._irearly compliance report in respect of thestipulated prior environmental clearance terms and conditions in hard and soft copies to the regutatory authorityconcerned, on 1st June and 1st December of each catendar year.36' The project authorities shall also adhere to the stipulat;ons macle by the Gujarat pollution control Board.37' The project authorit ies shall inform the GPCB, Regional office of MoEF and sEIAA about the date of f inancialclosure and final approval of the project by the concernecj authorities and the date of start of the project.38' The sEtAA may revoke or suspend the clearance, if implementation of any of the above conditions is not foundsatisfactory.39' The above conditions will be enforced, inter-alia under the prorrisrons of the water (prevention & corrtrol ofPollution) Act,1974, Air (Prevention & Control of pollutionj Act, 19g1, the Environment (protection) Act, 1986,Hazardous wastes (Management and Handling) Ftules, 2003 and the public Liabitity lnsurance Act, iggl.aiong

with their amendments and rules.40. This Environmentar crearance is varid for five vea!.s r"iurn tne date of issue

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yours sincerelv,

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l-///'l L4tt'-(R.c.sHAH)Member Secretary

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\ )k{Yogesh B. patei, Director,V Mls Someshwar lspat pvt. Ltd.,

Plot No. 24g, Baliyasan,Tal. & Dist. Mehsana

Copy to:-1' The secretary, Depadnent of Environment and Forests. Gow. of Gujarat, secretariet, Gancninagar-

38201C.2. ine l'irairmar, Cen.lral pcil,_rion Cler:troi i,oard , Farivesh Bhavan, CBD -cum-Office Cornpiex,

[:-as'i ;.ijr;i. Naga;, irieuv Deinr_ i 100Ja:3. Tlre Chief Con$en'ator of Fcrests iCentratl, iltinistry of Environmeilt & Foresrs,

Regional Ofiice (W4, E-8, Arera Colony, L-ink Road-3, Bhcpd-a62016, Mp4' Monitoring cell, Ministry of Envlrcnrnent and Forests. paryavaran Bhavan, cGo complex. New

Dethi -110003.5' The Member $iecretary, Gujarat Pollution conrrcl Board, Faryavaran ghavan, sector-.rJ A,

GanChinagar€92010.6. Seleci Fiie.

(R.c.sHAH)Member Secretary

Office : Gujarat Pollution Controi Board, ̂ Fcn.avaran Bhavart,, Sector-10 A. Gandhinagar_3g2g l0phone No.:- (t)79) 23r-3i l::.232-41574 Fax No.:-i( i79) 232_22784

E-mail : ,s-gia_;r €:-l.,rl-r:,t: .r:)rii. Weosite:- wr,.ru,.seiaa.gujarat.gov.in

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Annexure-V Certified Compliance Report of existing EC

issued by RO, MoEF&CC-Bhopal

Annexure-VI Legal actions/Closure directions/SCN

issued by GPCB and its compliance

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE Gujarat Pollution Control BoardParyavaran Bhavan, Sector-10/A,

Gandhinagar - 38201023222756

19743Legal ID :

PCB ID : 23010

WHEREAS, the Officials of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board, in short), conducted inspection on 08/07/2015 in order to verify the statements made by you in your application for Consent to Operate under the Water Act / to ascertain the Compliances of Conditions specified in Consent Order.

With a request to carryout monitoring and send the detailed I.R. & A.R. for the sample collected to this office immediately.

The RO Head(P.C.B.), Mehsana

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers vested with this Board Under Section 33(A) read with section 25/26 of the Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 notice is hereby served on you, to show cause within 15 days from the date of receipt of this show cause notice in view of the non compliance observed above and why legal action should not be initiated as per the provision of the Acts which may include rejection of your application and suspension/ closure of your unit.

For and on behalf of

D. M. Thaker, Unit Head

Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd.,248,, Baliyasan,Baliyasan,Dist : Mehsana, Tal : Mehsana, SIDC : Not In GidcPhone : -

COPY TO :-

Show Cause Notice DATE : 01/08/2015ACT : Water

Unit has not applied for the CCA amendment for the useof solid fuel and increase in productionReason :

Gujarat Pollution Control Board

NO : SCN-322999 , 01/08/2015

WHEREAS during the inspection it was observed that:-

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S O M E S H W A R Factory : Survey No. 248. Baliyasan, Opp. Water Park, Dist. Mehs'ana (N.G.) INDIA.

spat p v t I t d Phone No. : 02762-292264,292265 Office : 4,3rd Floor, Someshwar Shopping Mall, Modhera Road, Mehsana.384002

Ref. No. Date :

To,

D M Thaker,

Unit head - Mehsana and Sr. Environmental Engineer,

Gujarat Pollution Control Board,

Gandhinagar

August 14, 2015

Sub: Reply of show cause notice

Ref: Your letter No. SCN-322999, dated'01/08/2015.

Dear Sir,

We are in receipt your show cause notice mentioning the below points. I n this regard,

we kindly comply the following:

Unit has not applied for the CCA amendment for the use of solid fuel and

increase in production.

We will shortly apply for CCW amendment for use of solid fuel and increase in

production as per the EC granted by the SEIAA, Gujarat.

Thanking you,

Yours Faithfully, I

Director

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GUJARAT POLLUTION CONTROL BOARDPARYAVARAN BHAVAN

GPCB

Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar 382 010Phone (079) 23226295Fax (079) 23232156Website: www.gpcb.gov.in

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Subiect to MEI-ISANA Jurisdtction

Factory: survey No 248, Baliyasan, opp. water Park, Dist Mehsana (N G )lNDlA

office :4.3rd Ftoor, someshwar shopping ,r"t, il""x"n)r: -1'Jr:',;:',^3t": 3:r13"i

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Ref. NoJo,K C MistrySr. Environment Scientist,

Gujarat pollution Control Board,

Gandhinagar

Considering our above fact,oblige us.

Sincerely yours,

D'B'"pt"*ber 29, 2016

we request to not take any regai action against our unit and

sub: compliance of Notice Direction under section 31-A of Air Act, 19g1.Ref: Your letter no. GpcB/ccA-MH -4so/rD: 23o:to/3;7o64s, dated 21.o9.2016.

Dear Sir,

This is reference to your above letter for Notice of Direction under section 31-A of Air Act.1981. we would rike to make you a request to rook into foilowing:

1' During visit on 22'07.2oL6, one flue gas emission sample was coltected andidoncentration of PM found 494 mg/Nm3 which is higher than the prescribednorms of the Board.we have doubt about some bags of bag house was burnt and planned to replace it toduring preventive maintenance period which was decided inrrneciiateiy before your visitdated 22'07'2016' During this time, GPCB has visited the plant and take the sample.After completion of visit, we have immediately taken our plant for preventivemaintenance along with APCM. During the maintenance, we have replaced 4 burnt bags.Now, ApCM is perform properly.

2. You are not operating ApCM properly.we have stated in earlier point that, we have planned to take preventive maintenanceresulted to started slow down the production as part of shut down process. So visitedofficer may feel that we are operating ApCM properly.

For, lqmeshXvar Ispat pvt. Ltd.

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Annexure-VII Copy of CC&A & its compliance


Sector-10-A, Gandhinagar-382 010Phone : ~79) 23226295Fax: (079) 23232156Website: www.gpclJ.gov.in

~In exercise of the power conferred under seetion·25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of

Pollution) Act-1974, under section-21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-1981 andAuthorization under rule 3{c) & 5(5) of the Hazardous Waste (Management Handling andTransboundary Movement) Rules'200B, framed under the EP Act·Hl86.

And whereas Board has received on line consolidated application Inw.rd 10 No: 105068dated 17/0312016 for the Renewal consolidated consent and authOrization (CC & A) of this Boardunder the provisions I rules of the aforesaid Acts Consent & Authorization is hereby granted as under.

CONSENT AND AUTHORISATION:(Under the provisions I rules of the afore said environmental acts)

. TO/\..MIs. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd,

Plot No: 248,Village: Baliyasan,Tal & Dist: Mehsana - 384 002.

1. Consent Order No: AWH-79121 Date of Issue; 24/0512016.

Sr. No.

2. The consents shall be valid up to 31/1212020 for use of outlet for the discharge of trade effluentand emission due to operation of industrial plant for manufacture of the following items I products:

1. TMT Bars (01 111m to 32 mm) 12,500 MTlMonth

SPECIFIC CINDITION:

Product Quanti

Applicant shall not carry out any activltln which required prior Envlronmentlil Clearance.

3.0 CONDITIONS UNDER THE WATER ACT:

3.1 There shall be no generation of industrial effluent from the manufacturing process and otherancillary industrial operations as the generated effluent from cooling shall be completely reusedback in the process.

3.2 The quantity of the industrial discharge shall be NIL.

3.3 The quantity of the domestic waste water (sewage) shall not exceed 5.500 KLPD.

3.4 The consent shall be lapsed automatically at any time if the discharge of trade effluent fromyour industrial plant had been observed by the Board aM in the case you have to close downyour industrial plant immediately with intimation to the Baird.

3.5 Domestic effluent shall be disposed off through septic tank/soak pit system.

4.0 CONDITIONS UNDER THE A.IR ACT-

4.1 Following shall be used as a fuel:

Sr. No. Fuel Quantit1. Pulverized Coal Low Sulfur Coal 25 MT/da

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4.2 The applicant shall instaH & "".... ••.poIutioli contJot system in order to achieve nonnsprescribed below.

4.3 The flue gas emission through stack ~'eonIoIm to the folloWing standards:

4.4 There shall be no any process 9'8 'emission frQITI the mlnufacturing process and otherancillary industrial operations.

4.5 The concentration of the following ,..-arMlets in the .mbient air within U'le premises of theindustry shall not exceed the ~mits speeified hart under.

4.6 The applicant shall operats industrial ptant I a+r pollution controt equipment very efficiently andcontinuously so that the gaseou, emis,sion always conforms to the standards specified ,incondition no. 4.3 and 4.4 as above.

4.7 The consent to operate the industrial, pI_~ Ihal, lapse if at any time the parameters of thegaseous emission are not within the to.~ lmits specified Hl the condition no. 4.3, and 4.4as above.

4.8 The applicant shall provide ~orthoIel, ladder, platform etc at chimnev(s)for monitoring the airemissions and the same shall be optn for inspection toJand for use of Board's staff. Thechimney(s) vents attached to various SOUfces of emission shall be designed by numbers suchas 8-1, 8-2, etc. and these $haU be painted ldisplayed to facilitate identification.

4.9 The Industry shall take adequate measures for control of noise levels from its own sourceswithin the premises so as to maintain ambient air qI.IaN\y standards in respect of noise to lessthan 75 dB(a) during day time and 70 dB (A) durmg night Ume. Daytime is reckoned inbetween Ba.m. and10 p.m. an41lighttirM is rponttd between 10 p.m. and i a.m.

5. GENERAL CONDITlONSj

5.1 Any change in personnel, equipment ~ workingconditw,n, as mentioned in the consentsform/order should immediately be intimated to this Board.

5.2 Whenever due to accident or other unforeseen act or ever, such emissions occur or isapprehended to occur in e:u:es.s 9f standarrls laid down such information shaH be forthwithreported to Board,concemed pqIir.e' .tatlon. office ofdWectorate of I'Ieatth services,Department of Explosives, lnspedor". QtFactotiel and tocaI body. In case of failure ofpollution control equipments, the production pn)c,ss connected to it shall be stopped.Remedial actions/measures shaU be irnplemeole4 immedititely to bring situat;on normal.

5.3 In order to enable the Board to perform its functions of ast.trtaining the stan~s of effluentlaid down by it for the discharge of the effIuenlunder the condition no. 2.3 of the order arecomplied with by the company while causing disehar~ of effluent, the appUeant shaH have tosubmit every month the analYsis report of the .*'"P'es of effluent got eoI!ected and analyzedbyoneofthe laboratoriesrTthe stot. 8oard.

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Sector-1O-A, Gandhinagar-382 010Phone : (079) 23226295Fax: (079) 23232156Website: www.gpclJ.gov.in

5.4 The Environmental Management uniUceU shall be set up to ensure implementation andmonitoring of environmental safeguards and other conditions stipulated by statutoryauthorities. The Environmental Management cell/unit snail directly report to the ChiefExecutive of the organization and shall work as a focal point for intemaJizing environmentalissues. These cells/units shall also coordinate the exercise of environmental audit ofenvironmental statements.

5.5 The Environmental audit shaU be carried out yearly and the Environmental Statementspertaining to the previous year shall be submitting to this Sate Board latest by 30111 Septemberevery year.

5.6 The Board reserves the right to review and/or revoke the consent and/or make variations inthe conditions, which the Board deems, fit in accordance with Section 27 of the Act.

5.7 In case of change of ownership/management the. name and address of the newowners/partnersldirectors/proprietor should immediately be Intimated to the Board.

6. Authorization for the [Management, Handling & Transboundry Movement of HazardousWaste] Rules - 2008, Form·~ (See rule 5 (4) for grant of Authoriutlon tor occupierunder handling Hazardous Waste.

6.1 MIs. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd is hereby granted an authorization to operate facility forfollowing hazardous wastes on the premises situated at Plot No: 24', Village: Baliyasan,Tal & Dist: Mehsana.

Sr. No. Waste Quantity Category Facility

1. Used Oil 0.2 5.1MTlYear

Discarded 50 33.3Containers/drums No'slYear

6.2 The authorization is granted to operate a facility for collection, storage, within the factorypremises and treatment, transportation and ultimate disposal of Hazardous wastes as above.

6.3 The authorization shall be in force for a period of five years (i.e. up to 31/12/2020).

6.4 The authorization is subject to the conditions stated below and such other conditions as may bespecified in the rules from time under the Environment (Protection) Act - 1986.

6.5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION:

6.5.1 The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act ~ 1986 and therules made there under.

6.5.2 The authorization shall be produced for inspection at the request of an officer authorized by theGujaral Pollution Control Board.

6.5.3 The persons authorized shall not rent, lend, self, and transfer of otherwise transport thehazardous wastes without obtaining prior permission of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

6.5.4 Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipm r .woridng conditions as mentioned in theauthorization order by the persons authorized shall stitute a breach of this authorization.

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6.5.5 It is the duty of the authori%eclpl~to"ke priOr penni~ of the Gujarat Po"ution ControlBoard to close down the faci!itV. . _,

6.5.6 An application for the renewal d an~ fhaIl be made as laid OO'Ml in rule 5 (7) (ii).6.5.7 Industry shall submit annual feport wllWill·e.p~aub lqutrIIyby 31" Ja/lU4liry every year.

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS:-

7.1 Th.e waste generator shaU _be _totally f'tIPOitI,iI1e - tor ~ion, storage. tranaportation andultimate disposal of the waste generated.

7.2 Records of waste generation, itt ~ jjnd annu~ r$!iJm shaft be submitted to GujaratPollution Control Board In Form-4 by 31·~ryof.'Vef'Y yell.

7.3 In case of any accident, details rJ the Ur'ftt th •• be SUbIniIed- WIForm ~ 5 to Gujarat Pollutioncontrol Board.

7.4 As per 'Public Liability InsuraJ\CeA.c:t~ .,. com;any' shaM get inSurance policy, if appUeable.7.5 Empty drums and containers of toxic arw:j haurdoul material shal be treated as per the

guidelines published for MManagement &Hlncwng of diaearded containers-, Record of the sameshall be maintained and forwarded 10Guilnlt Pollution Comrol SoaIrd regularly.

7.6 In no case any kind of hazardous ~. sh,Ilt be imported without prior approyal of appropriateauthority.

7.7 In case of transport ofhaJ:ard~s waste loa llcititY (i.e. treatment. storage ~ disposal) existingin a State other than the State PoIuUon C~ Board 01 cornrNttee of the c:oncemed State orUnion territory administration wt\tre ,the ~ mtli.

7.8 Unit shall take all concrete measures to stlawtangible r,auIls in waste generation reductionavoidance, reuse and recy1;lt. A.ctioR tpketl in •• ,~ ,thall' be subm/ttedwithin 03 monthsand also along with Form - 04.

7.9 Industry shall have to display the r~, information with regard to hazardous waste asindicated in the Han. Supreme CC)Urt's or~ in W.P. No: 651 oated 104111October 2003.

7.10 Industry shall have to display Of'to-""- eta" 0lIt'" .0.' main factOry gate with regard to quantityand nature of hazardous chem6cals bU\g handled'" tlW plant, including waste and air emissionsand solid hazardous wastes generated witfti'" Jactory premise.

NO: GPCB/CCA-MH-450IlD: 230101

FtK~~ behaH ofGUJ'''IAT PQl.LUTIONC~\BO"RD

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ENVIRON_NULENGINEER

Dote:

MIs. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. ltd,Plot No: 248,Village: Baliyasan,Tal & Dist: Mehsana - 384 002.

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Compliance of CCA

Vide CCA order no. AWH-79121, dated 24/05/2016, valid up to 31/12/2020

Sr.

No.

Conditions Compliance

Status

1. Consent Order No.: AWH-79121, date of issue 24/05/2016. --

2. The consents shall be valid up to 31/12/2020 for use of outlet for the discharge of trade effluent & emission due to operation

of industrial plant for manufacture of the following items/products:

Sr. No. Product Quantity

1. TMT Bars (06 mm to 32 mm) 12,500 MT/month

Complied

SPECIFIC CONDITION: Applicant shall not carry out any activities which required prior

Environmental Clearance.

3.0 CONDITIONS UNDER THE WATER ACT:

3.1 There shall be no generation of industrial effluent from the manufacturing process and other ancillary industrial operations

as the generated effluent from cooling shall be completely reused back in process.

Complied

3.2 The quantity of the industrial discharge shall be NIL. Complied

3.3 The quantity of the domestic waste water (sewage) shall not exceed 5.500 KLPD.

Complied

3.4 The consent shall be lapsed automatically at any time if the discharge of trade effluent from your industrial plant had been

observed by the Board and in the case you have to close down your industrial plant immediately with intimation to the Board.

3.5 Domestic effluent shall be disposed off through septic tank/soak pit system.

Complied

4. CONDITIONS UNDER THE AIR ACT:

4.1 Following shall be used as fuel:

Sr. No. Fuel Quantity

1 Pulverized Coal (Low Sulfur Coal) 25 MT/day

Complied

4.2 The applicant shall install & operate air pollution control system in order to achieve norms prescribed below.

Follow the

condition

4.3 The flue gas emission through stack shall conform to the

following standards: Stack

No.

Stack

attached

to

Stack

height

in

Meter

APCM Parameter Permissible

Limit

1. Heating

Furnace

30 Cyclone

& Bag

filter

Particulate

matter

SO2

NOX

150 mg/Nm3

100 ppm

50 ppm

Complied

4.4 There shall be no any process gas emission from the

manufacturing process and other ancillary industrial operations.

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4.5 The concentration of the following parameters in the ambient air within the premises of the industry shall not exceed the limits

specified here under.

PARAMETERS PERMISSIBLE

LIMIT

Particulate Matter-10 (PM10) 100 Microgram/M3

Particulate Matter-2.5 (PM2.5) 60 Microgram/M3

SO2 80 Microgram/M3

NOx 80 Microgram/M3

Complied

4.6 The applicant shall operate industrial plant/ air pollution control

equipment very efficiently and continuously so that the gaseous emission always conforms to the standards specified in condition no. 4.3 and 4.4 as above.

Complied

4.7 The consent to operate the industrial plant shall lapse if at any time the parameters of the gaseous emission are not within the

tolerance limits specified in the condition no. 4.3, and 4.4 as above.

Noted the

point

4.8 The applicant shall provide portholes, ladder, platform etc. at chimney(s) for monitoring the air emissions and the same shall

be open for inspection to/and for use of Board's staff. The chimney(s) vents attached to various sources of emission shall be designed by numbers such as S-1, S-2, etc. and these shall

be painted /displayed to facilitate identification.

Complied

4.9 The Industry shall take adequate measures for control of noise

levels from its own sources within the premises so as to maintain ambient air quality standards in respect of noise to

less than 75 dB(a) during day time and 70 dB (A) during night time. Daytime is reckoned in between 6a.m. and 10 p.m. and night time is reckoned between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Complied


5.1 Any change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the consents form/order should immediately be intimated to this board.

Complied

5.2 Whenever due to accident or other unforeseen act or ever, such emissions occur or is apprehended to occur in excess of

standards laid down such information shall be forthwith reported to Board, concerned police station, office of directorate of health

services, Department of Explosives, inspectorate of Factories and local body. In case of failure of pollution control equipments, the production process connected to it shall be

stopped. Remedial actions/measures shall be implemented immediately to bring situation normal.

Noted the

point

5.3 In order to enable the Board to perform its functions of ascertaining the standards of effluent laid down by it for the

discharge of the effluent under the condition no. 2.3 of the order are complied with by the company while causing discharge of effluent, the applicant shall have to submit every

month the analysis report of the samples of effluent got collected and analyzed by one of the laboratories recognized by

the state Board.

Follow the

condition

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5.4 The Environmental Management unit/cell shall be set up to ensure implementation and monitoring of environmental

safeguards and other conditions stipulated by statutory authorities. The Environmental Management cell/unit shall

directly report to the Chief Executive of the organization and shall work as a focal point for internalizing environmental

issues. These cells/units shall also coordinate the exercise of environmental audit of environmental statements.

Complied

5.5 The Environmental audit shall be carried out yearly and the

Environmental Statements pertaining to the previous year shall be submitting to this Sate Board latest by 30th September every

year.

Complied

5.6 The Board reserves the right to review and/or revoke the

consent and/or make variations in the conditions, which the Board deems, fit in accordance with Section 27 of the Act.

Noted the

point

5.7 In case of change of ownership/management the name and address of the new owners/partners/directors/proprietor should immediately be intimated to the Board.

Complied

6 Authorisation for the [Management, Handling & Transboundary

Movement of Hazardous Waste] Rules-2008, Form-2 (See rule 5 (4) for

grant of authorization for occupier under handling Hazardous Waste.

6.1 M/S. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd is hereby granted an authorisation

to operate facility for following hazardous wastes on the premises

situated at Plot NO: 248, Village: Baliyasan, Tal & Dist: Mehsana.

Sr.

No.

Waste Quantity Process

Category

Facility

1. Used Oil 0.2

Mt/year

5.1 Collection, Storage,

Transportation &

Disposal by selling to

registered recycler.

2. Discarded

Containers

/drums

50

Nos/year

33.3 Collection, Storage, &

sale to authorized

recycler.

Complied

6.2 The authorization is granted to operate a facility for collection, storage, within the factory premises and treatment,

transportation and ultimate disposal of Hazardous wastes as above.

Complied

6.3 The authorisation shall be in force for a period of five years (i.e. up to 31/12/2020).

Follow the condition

6.4 The authorization is subject to the conditions stated below and

such other conditions as may be specified in the rules from time to time under the Environment (Protection) Act-1986.

Complied

6.5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION:

6.5.1 The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the

Environment (Protection) Act-1986 and the rules made there under.

Complied

6.5.2 The authorization shall be produced for inspection at the request of an officer authorized by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.


6.5.3 The persons authorized shall not rent, lend, sell, and transfer of Complied

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otherwise transport the hazardous wastes without obtaining prior permission of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

6.5.4 Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the authorization order by the

persons authorized shall constitute a breach of this authorization.

Complied

6.5.5 It is the duty of the authorized person to take prior permission

of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board to close down the facility.

Complied

6.5.6 An application for the renewal of an authorization shall be made

as laid down in rule 5 (7) (ii).

Complied

6.5.7 Industry shall submit annual report within 15 days and

subsequently by 31st January every year.

Complied


7.1 The waste generator shall be totally responsible for collection,

storage, transportation and ultimate disposal of the waste generated.

Complied

7.2 Records of waste generation, its management and annual return shaft be submitted to Gujarat Pollution Control Board in Form-4

by 31st January of every year.

Complied

7.3 In case of any accident, details of the same shall be submitted

in Form- 5 to Gujarat Pollution control Board.

Complied

7.4 As per 'Public Liability Insurance Act – 91” company shall get

insurance policy, if applicable.

Noted the

Point

7.5 Empty drums and containers of toxic and hazardous material

shall be treated as per the guidelines published for “Management & Handling of discarded containers”. Record of the same shall be maintained and forwarded to Gujarat Pollution

Control Board regularly.

Complied

7.6 In no case any kind of hazardous waste shall be imported

without prior approval of appropriate authority.

Complied

7.7 In case of transport of hazardous waste to a facility (i.e.

treatment, storage and disposal) existing in a State other than the State Pollution Control Board or committee of the concerned

State or Union territory administration where the facility exists.

Complied

7.8 Unit shall take all concrete measures to show tangible results in

waste generation reduction, avoidance, reuse and recycle. Action taken in this regard shall be submitted within 03 months and also along with Form – 04.

Complied

7.9 Industry shall have to display the relevant information with regard to hazardous waste as indicated in the Hon. Supreme

Court's order in W.P. No: 657 dated 14th October 2003.


7.10 Industry shall have to display on-line data outside the main

factory gate with regard to quantity and nature of hazardous chemicals being handled the plant, including waste and air

emissions and solid hazardous wastes generated within factory premise.

Follow the

condition

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Annexure-VIII NABET-QCI Certificate

Annexure-IX Undertaking from Consultant

Annexure-X Copy of Terms of Reference (TOR)

S. M. SAIYAD, trsMEMBER SECRETARY

sErAA (GUJARAT)

STATE LEVEL ENIVIRONMEN-TIMPACT ASSESSMENT

AU:I]HORITYGUJARAT;.qlJ l.i

Go'r'crnment oI Gujarat

Date:

Sub: Corrigendum in Terms of Reference granted to Mls. Someshwar lspat Pvt. Ltd. vide letter no'S EIAA/G UJ/TOR/5(f)/1 95/20't 8 dated 05/1 0/201 8.

Ref:1 Ternrs of Reference granted vide letter no SEIAA,,GUJ/IOR/5(f)/1 9512013 dated 0511012018

2. Your application vide no SltuGJrlND2r2261At2O16 oated i6t02r2019.

ln continuation to the Terms of Reference accorded by the SEIAA vide order no. SEIAA/GUJ/fOR/5(0/1 95/2018 dated

O5l1Ol2O18; we have received your application vide no. SIAiGJ/|ND212264012018 dated 1610212019 seeking correction in

typographic error. ln this regard kindly note below.

Correction No. 1 - ln salient features of project, sub point No. i of point D-Water shall be read as under.

Water supply source will be from GWSSB water supply.

Correction No. 2 - The last line of point no Vll shall be read as under.

lndustrial unit is located outside the GIDC. .-

Correction No. 2 - -iie co r: r: '. s-r l b= 'a3l ?s -r-l:-lndustry is located outside the GIDC. Hence public nearing is applicable as per EIA notification.2006.

Restof thedetailsinorderno,SE|AAGU.TCR5f -?52-iEdaled05 1O201Br',lll remanr.,", ..n.0

/ssued to;

M/s. Someshwar Ispat Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Maulik U. Patel

Plot No. 246 & 248, Village: Baliyasan,Ta & Di: Mehsana

No. SEIAA/G UJ/TOR t s(tlt 6 +9 t2019 { $tA Y 201s

R.P.A,D.

Time Limit

ts. M. SATYAD)

Member Secretary AP'

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