Untitled - Environmental Clearances

492 Pages·2014·9.57 MB·English

CONTENTS
CHAPTER PARTICULARS PAGE NO.
PART A
1. TOR LETTER 1 - 9
2. TOR COMPLIANCE 10 - 29

PART B - FINAL EIA / EMP REPORT 30 - 267
CHAPTER - I INTRODUCTION 30 - 38
CHAPTER - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 39 - 54
CHAPTER - III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 55 - 130
CHAPTER - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 131 - 161
CHAPTER - V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 162
CHAPTER - VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 163 - 169
CHAPTER - VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 170 - 211
CHAPTER - VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 212 - 222
CHAPTER - IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 223
CHAPTER - X ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 224 - 255
CHAPTER - XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 256 - 265
CHAPTER - XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 266 - 267

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INDEX
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CHAPTER - I INTRODUCTION 30 - 38
1.1 Purpose of the Project 30
1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 30
1.2.1 Identification of the Project 30
1.2.2 Introduction of the Project Proponent 32
Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project and its Importance to the
1.3 33
Country, Region
1.3.1 Brief Description of Nature, Size and Location of Project 33
1.3.2 Location Map 35
1.3.3 Site Selection 37
1.3.4 Location & Approaches to the Plant Site 38
1.4 Importance to the Country & Region 38
1.5 Scope of EIA Study 38

CHAPTER - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 39 - 54
2.1 Type of the Project 39
2.2 Need for the Project 39
2.3 Location of the Project 40
2.4 Requirements for the Project 40
2.4.1 Raw Material Requirement 40
2.4.2 Fuel Requirement 41
2.4.3 Water Requirement 42
2.4.4 Power Requirement 43
2.4.5 Steam Requirement 43
2.4.5.1 Power / Energy Balance 44
2.4.6 Manpower Requirement 45
2.5 Land Details 45
2.5.1 Plant Layout 45
2.6 Process Description 47
2.6.1 Viscous Filament Yarn 47
2.6.2 Manufacturing Process of Sodium Sulphate (Na2SO4) 49
2.6.3 Captive Thermal Power Plant 51
2.6.4 Liquid (SO2) Plant & Sodium Sulphite (Sigma Process) 53
2.6.5 Storage Facilities 53

CHAPTER - III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 55 - 130
3.1 Introduction 55
3.2 Study Area at a Glance 55
3.3 Environmental Baseline Data Collection 56
3.3.1 Primary Data 56
3.3.2 Instrument Used for Environmental Baseline Data Collection 57
3.4 Land Use/Land Cover Study 57
3.4.1 Objective 57
3.4.2 Data Used 58
3.4.3 False Color Composite (FCC) Satellite Images 59
3.4.4 Methodology 61
3.4.5 Land Use and Land Cover Classes 61
3.4.6 Generation & Analysis of Data 61
3.4.7 Land Use/ Land Cover Details & Map of Core Zone 63
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3.4.8 Land Use/Land Cover Details & Map of Buffer Zone 65
3.4.9 Observation of the LULC Data 67
3.4.10 Conclusion 67
3.4.11 Digital Elevation Model (DEM) 67
3.4.11.1 Data Used 67
3.4.11.2 Methodology 67
3.4.11.3 Interpretation 68
3.5 Seismicity and Flood Hazard Zonation of the Area 71
3.5.1 Seismicity of Area 71
3.5.2 Flood Hazard Zonation of the Area 73
3.6 Climate and Rainfall 74
3.7 Meteorology 74
3.7.1 Micro-Meteorology at the Site 75
3.8 Ambient Air Environment 77
3.8.1 Background for Data Collection 77
3.8.2 Methodology Adopted 77
3.8.3 Sampling Locations 78
3.8.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 80
3.8.5 Result & Conclusion 86
3.8.6 Mineralogical Composition for RSPM 87
3.9 Noise Environment 88
3.9.1 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring 90
3.9.2 Results and Conclusion 92
3.10 Water Environment 92
3.10.1 Surface Water 92
3.10.2 Ground Water Quality 94
3.10.3 Waste Water 100
3.11 Soil Environment 101
3.11.1 Soil Quality and Characteristics 102
3.11.2 Results and Conclusion 106
3.12 Biological Environment 107
3.12.1 Forests within 10 km Radius Study Area 107
3.12.2 Flora in the Study Area 107
3.12.3 Fauna in the Study Area 113
3.12.4 Ethno-botanical Study of the Study Area 118
3.13 Socio-economic Environment 118
3.13.1 Methodology 118
3.13.1.1 Collection of Data 118
3.13.1.2 Presentation of Data and Analysis 119
3.13.2 Study Area 119
3.13.2.1 Background Information 119
3.13.3 Baseline Data and Analysis 120
3.13.3.1 Demography 120
3.13.3.2 Vulnerable Group 123
3.13.3.3 Literacy Rate 124
3.13.3.4 Economic Activities 124
3.13.3.5 Annual Income from Various Sources 125
3.13.3.6 Agriculture and Cropping Pattern 125
3.13.4 Basic Amenities 127
3.13.4.1 Educational Facilities 127
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3.13.4.2 Other Infrastructural Facilities 128
3.13.5 Conclusion 130

CHAPTER - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 131 - 161
4.1 Environmental Impact Study 131
4.2 Impact on Soil, Land Use Pattern & Mitigation Measures 131
4.2.1 Construction Phase 131
4.2.2 Operation Phase 131
4.3 Impact on Air Environment & Mitigation Measures 132
4.3.1 Impact during Construction Phase 133
4.3.2 Impact during Operation Phase 133
4.3.3 Impact due to Transportation of Raw Materials 134
4.3.4 Air Quality Prediction through Mathematical Modeling 135
4.3.4.1 Pollutants/Model Options Considered for Computations 136
4.3.4.2 Model Options used for Computations 136
4.3.4.3 Model Input Data 136
4.3.4.4 Modeling Procedure 141
4.3.4.5 Gaussian Plume Model 141
4.3.4.6 Extrapolation of Wind Speed 141
4.3.4.7 Stability Classification 141
4.3.4.8 Dispersion Parameters 141
4.3.4.9 Mixing & Inversion Height 142
4.3.4.10 Result & Conclusion 142
4.4 Impact on Water Environment & Mitigation Measure 152
4.4.1 Impact during Construction Phase 152
4.4.2 Impact during Operation Phase 152
4.5 Impact on Noise and Mitigation Measures 153
4.5.1 Impact during the Construction Phase 153
4.5.2 Impact during the Operation Phase 153
4.6 Solid Waste Generation, Management & Mitigation Measures 154
4.6.1 Impact during the Construction Phase 154
4.6.2 Impact during the Operation Phase 154
4.7 Impact on Ecology & Biodiversity 154
4.7.1 Impact during Construction Phase 154
4.7.2 Impact during Operation Phase 154
4.8 Impact on Socio-Economic Conditions 155
4.9 Occupational Health Impact 156
4.9.1 Prediction of Potential Occupational Health Hazard 156
4.9.2 Occupational Health Management 156
4.10 Mitigation Measures/Control Technologies 156
4.10.1 Air Pollution Control & Mitigation Measures 156
4.10.2 Noise Mitigation Measures 157
4.10.3 Water Management 157
4.10.4 Land Environment 158
4.10.5 Biological Environment 158
4.10.6 Socio-economic Environment 158
4.11 Summary and Conclusion 159

CHAPTER - V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE) 162
5.1 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 162
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CHAPTER - VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 163 - 169
6.1 Introduction 163
6.2 Formation of EMC (Environmental Management Cell) 163
6.2.1 Responsibilities of EMC 164
6.3 Measurement Methodologies 164
6.3.1 Instrument to be Used 164
6.3.2 Monitoring Programme 164
6.3.2.1 Monitoring Schedule 165
6.3.3 Methodology Adopted 165
6.4 Locations of Monitoring Stations 168
6.5 Data Analysis 169
66 Detailed Budget 169

CHAPTER - VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 170 - 211
7.0 Introduction 170
7.1 Public Hearing Consultation 170
7.1.1 Public Hearing Proceedings 170
Public Hearing Notice Published in Newspapers “Times of India” & “Sandesh” Dated
7.1.2 171
01.09.2014
7.1.3 Photographs of Public Hearing 171
7.1.4 Action Plan for the Issues Raised During Public Hearing 172
7.2 Risk Assessment 177
7.2.1 Methodology of MCA Analysis 177
7.2.2 Hazard identification 177
7.2.2.1 Fire and Explosion Index (FEI) 178
7.2.3 Results & Conclusion from MCA Analysis 179
7.2.4 Risk Mitigation Measures 180
Existing “Safe Practice” Followed for Handling, Storage, Transportation and Unloading
7.2.4.1 180
Of Chemicals
7.2.4.2 Existing Chemical Specific Implementation of Safe Practice Onsite 181
7.2.4.3 Preventive Measures For Electrical Hazard 186
7.2.4.4 Fire Protection Systems 187
7.2.4.5 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) 187
7.2.4.6 Measures for Occupational Health Hazards 188
7.2.5 Need For Disaster Management Plan 188
7.2.5.1 Objectives of Disaster Management Plan 189
7.2.5.2 Key Elements 190
7.2.5.3 Basis of the Plan 190
7.2.5.4 Emergency Planning And Response Procedures 190
7.2.6 Onsite Disaster Management Plan 190
7.2.6.1 Emergency Organization Structure & Their Roles And Responsibilities 191
7.2.6.2 Emergency Control Centre (ECC) 196
7.2.6.3 Assembly Points 197
7.2.7 Offsite Disaster Management Plan 197
7.2.7.1 Mock Drills 198
7.2.7.2 All Clear / Re-Entry Procedures 198
7.2.7.3 Evacuation Plan 198
7.2.7.4 Training 198
7.2.7.5 Voluntary Organizations 198
7.2.7.6 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) 199
7.2.7.7 Chemical Information 199
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7.2.7.8 Meteorological Information 199
7.2.7.9 Humanitarian Arrangements 199
7.2.7.10 Public Information 199
7.2.7.11 Assessment 199
7.2.7.12 Role Of Local Authority 199
7.2.7.13 Role Of Police 199
7.2.7.14 Role Of Fire Brigade 199
7.2.7.15 Role Of Media 200
7.2.7.16 Role Of Health Care Authorities 200
7.2.8 Conclusion 200
7.3 Hydrogeological Study & Rain Water Harvesting Plan 202
7.3.1 Objectives And Scope Of Work For The Study 202
7.3.2 Background Study Of Area 202
7.3.2.1 Geology Of The Area 202
7.3.2.2 Physiographic And Drainage Pattern 203
7.3.2.3 Climate &Rain Fall 203
7.3.2.4 Aquifer Types 204
7.3.2.5 Water Level 204
7.3.2.6 Yields Of Wells 205
7.3.2.7 Movement Of Ground Water 205
7.3.2.8 Water Quality 206
7.3.2.9 Nature Of Occurrence Of Ground Water 206
7.3.2.10 Nature Of Hydraulic Conductivity 206
7.3.3 Ground Water Resource Estimation 206
7.3.3.1 Dynamic Ground Water Resources 206
7.3.3.2 Ground Water Recharge Of Buffer Zone (10 Km Radius) Area 207
7.3.3.3 Ground Water Draft In Buffer Zone 208
7.3.4 Impact Of Project On Surface Water 209
7.3.5 Water Conservation Measures 209
7.3.6 Source Sustainability Study Of Water Requirement 209
7.3.7 Rain Water Harvesting 210
7.3.7.1 Existing Rain Water Harvesting 211
7.3.8 Conclusion 211

CHAPTER - VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 212 - 222
8.1 Introduction 212
8.2 Promotion Of Social And Economic Status Of Existing Project 212
8.3 CSR Activities Carried Out By Indian Rayon 213
8.4 Photographs Of CSR Activities Conducted Under CSR FY 2013-14 216
8.4.1 Education 216
8.4.2 Social Cause 217
8.4.3 Health And Family Welfare 218
8.4.4 Infrastructure Development 218
8.4.5 Sustainable Livelihood 219
8.5 Expenditure For CSR Programme 220
8.6 Proposed CSR Action Plan 220
8.7 Conclusion 222

CHAPTER - IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 223
9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 223
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CHAPTER - X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 224 - 255
10.1 Introduction 224
10.2 Air Quality Management 224
10.2.1 Existing Air Pollution Control 225
10.2.2 Proposed Air Pollution Control 228
10.2.3 Action Plan To Control Fugitive Emission 228
10.3 Noise Management 230
10.4 Water Management 230
10.4.1 Water Requirement 230
10.4.2 Waste Water Management In Rayon & Caustic Plant 231
10.4.3 Waste Water Management In Cogen Unit 232
10.4.4 Water Conservation Measures 232
10.4.5 Effluent Treatment Plant Along With Design Details Of The Equipments 232
10.5 Waste Management 235
10.5.1 Solid Waste Management 235
10.5.2 Hazardous Waste Management 235
10.6 Odour Management 237
10.7 Green Belt Development & Plantation Programme 238
10.8 Energy Conservation 240
10.9 Occupational Health & Safety 241
10.9.1 Medical Facilities 242
10.9.2 Implementation Of OHS Standards As Per OSHAS 243
10.9.3 Occupational Health Centre (OHC) 243
10.9.4 Fund Allocation To Occupational Health Centre 245
10.9.5 Details Of Occupational Health Programme 245
10.9.6 Toxic Management Plan 246
10.9.7 Safety Committee 246
10.9.8 Details of Exposure Specific Health Status 247
10.9.9 Periodical Health Examination 247
10.9.10 Treatment Of Workers Affected By Accidental Spillage Of Chemicals 249
10.10 Overall Recommendation And Implementation Schedule 249
10.10.1 Recommendation 249
10.10.2 Implementation Schedule 249
10.11 Corporate Environment Policy 249
10.12 Vehicular Pollution Control And Its Management 251
10.13 Compliance Of CREP Recommendations 252
10.14 Conclusion 255

CHAPTER - XI SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 256 - 265
11.1 Introduction 256
11.2 Justification For The Project 256
11.3 Brief Description Of The Project 257
11.4 Requirements For The Project 258
11.4.1 Basic Requirements For The Project 258
11.4.2 Raw Material Requirement For The Project 258
11.4.3 Fuel Requirement 259
11.5 Manufacturing Process Details 259
11.6 Description Of Environment 260
11.6.1 Presentation Of Results (Air, Noise, Water & Soil) 260
11.6.2 Biological Environment 261
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11.6.3 Socio-Economic Environment 261
11.7 Anticipated Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Measures 261
11.8 Environmental Monitoring Programme 262
11.9 Additional Studies 263
11.10 Project Benefits 263
11.11 Environment Management Plan 263
11.12 Conclusion 265

CHAPTER - XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 266 - 267
12.1 Disclosure Of Consultants Engaged 266

LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Particulars Page No.
1.1 Existing Clearances / Consents Of Indian Rayon 30
1.2 Proposed Project Activity 31
1.3 Brief Description Of Nature, Size And Location Of The Project 33
2.1 (A) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For Viscose Filament Yarn 40
2.1 (B) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For New Sodium Sulphite Plant 41
2.1 (C) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For New Liquid Sulphur Dioxide Plant 41
2.2 Fuel Requirement 41
2.3 Water Requirement 42
2.4 Total Water Input & Output 42
2.5 Power Requirement 43
2.6 Steam Requirement 43
2.7 Manpower Requirement 45
2.8 Area Details 45
2.9 List Of Storage Of Chemicals Onsite 54
3.1 Primary Data Collection 56
3.2 Land Use / Land Cover Details Of Core Zone 63
3.3 Land Use / Land Cover Details Of Study Area 65
3.4 Seismic Zones In India 71
3.5 Rainfall Data For Last 10 Years 74
3.6 Micro-Meteorology At Site; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 75
3.7 Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 78
3.8 Locations Of AAQ Monitoring Stations 78
3.9 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 81
3.10 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 84
3.11 GPCB Ambient Air Quality Standards Given In CC&A 85
3.12 Results Of Air Quality Monitoring 86
3.13 Chemical Characterization Of RSPM 87
3.14 Noise Monitoring Stations 89
3.15 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Results; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 90
3.16 GPCB Noise Standards 90
3.17 Surface Water Analysis; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 93
3.18 Location Of Ground Water Sampling Stations 94
3.19 Ground Water Analysis; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 97
3.20 Location Of Waste Water Sampling Stations 100
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3.21 Waste Water Analysis; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 101
3.22 Locations Of Soil Sampling Stations 103
3.23 Soil Analysis Report; Study Period: Summer Season (March To May, 2014) 105
3.24 Standard Soil Classification 106
3.25(A) List Of Flora In Core Zone 108
3.25(B) List Of Trees Species Found In Buffer Zone 108
3.25(C) Shrubs, Herbs, Climbers And Grasses Species Recorded In Buffer Zone Of Study Area 109
3.25(D) Flowering Plant Recorded In Study Area 110
3.25(E) Macrophyte Recorded In Buffer Area 111
3.26(A) List Of Fauna 113
3.26(B) Birds Species Recorded In Study Area 114
3.26(C) Fish Diversity Of Study Area 115
3.26(D) Center Wise Marine Fish Production For The Year 2012-2013 (Prod. In Kg), Dist.: Junagadh 116
3.27 Demographic Profile Of Study Area 119
3.28 Demographic Profile Of Study Area 121
3.29 Statement Showing Monsoon Crop For The Year Of 2013-14 Sub Division- Veraval 126
3.30 Cropping Pattern Of Study Area (Socio Economic Survey) 127
3.31 Educational Facilities In Study Area 3.31
3.32 Transportation Facilities In The Study Area 3.32
4.1 (A) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For Viscose Filament Yarn 134
4.1 (B) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For New Sodium Sulphite Plant 135
4.1 (C) Raw Material Requirement, Source And Transportation For New Liquid Sulphur Dioxide Plant 135
4.2 Existing Stack & Emission Details Of Process, Boiler & Dg Sets 137
4.3 Proposed Stacks & Emission Details 139
4.4 Mixing Height - Summer Season 142
4.5 Maximum GLC Predicted 143
4.6 Cumulative Impact Due To Plant Expansion (Baseline + Incremental Concentrations) 144
4.7 Existing Measures Adopted For Air Pollution Control 156
4.8 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures 160
6.1 Frequency For Post Project Monitoring 165
6.2 Post Project Monitoring 166
6.3 Location Of Monitoring Stations 169
6.4 EMP Cost Break 169
7.1 Possible Hazardous Locations Onsite 178
7.2 Degree Of Hazards Based On FEI 178
7.3 Degree Of Hazards Based On TI 179
7.4 Fire And Explosion Index And Toxicity For Process Units 179
7.5 List Of Storage Of Chemicals Onsite 181
7.6 Summary Of Personal Protective Equipment 187
7.7 Annual Rainfall For 1965 To 2013 203
7.8 Ground Water Level Monitoring Data 204
8.1 CSR Activities Highlights Of 2013-2014 214
8.2 No. Of Beneficiaries For FY 2012-2013 220
8.3 No. Of Beneficiaries For FY 2013-2014 220
8.4 Proposed 5 Year Budget For CSR 221
10.1 Existing Air Quality Management 226
10.2 Proposed Air Quality Management 228
10.3 Total Water Input & Output 230
10.4 Details Of Equipments Of ETP 233
10.5 Existing & Proposed Quantity Of Solid & Hazardous Waste 236
10.6 Other Solid & Hazardous Waste From Existing Plant 237
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