13th meeting of the expert appraisal committee

MINUTES OF THE 13th MEETING OF THE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (INDUSTRY-2) HELD DURING 19th?20th August, 2010

VENUE: Tagore Hall, SCOPE Convention Centre, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003

TIME 10.00 A.M. 13.0 Opening Remarks of the Chairman

The Chairman could not attend the first day proceedings on 19th August, 2010 due to personal constraint. The Vice Chariman Shri R. K. Garg chaired the proceedings on the first day. He welcomed all the Members present and thereafter agenda items were taken for discussion. The committee was briefed about the O.M. dated 9th August, 2010 regarding accreditation/registration of the consultants by the QCI/NABET. It is informed that last date for the accreditation/registration of the consultants is extended till 31st December, 2010. However, presentation before the Expert Appraisal Committees will be allowed by only those consultants who have either accreditation/registration by the QCI/NABET or whose application is satisfactory and complete by 30th June, 2010. No consultant who have submitted application to QCI after 30th June, 2010 to QCI will be allowed until & unless accreditated. List of such 206 consultants is provided by the QCI/NABET and is available at the Ministry?s website.

The committee was also informed that site inspection of following 3 projects at Mundra, Vadodara and Surat, Gujarat is carried out during 3rd?7th August, 2010 and site inspection report are placed before the committee.

1. Expansion of Production Capacity of hard Carbon Black (225 TPD to 365 TPD) and Cogeneration Power Plant (16 MW to 18 MW) at Village Moka, Taluka Mundra, District Kuchchh in Gujarat by M/s Philips Carbon Black Limited.

2. Expansion of Dye & Dye Intermediates Unit and Power Plant (5 MW) at Sy. No. 637, Village Kalamsar, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Cambay Chem Limited.

3. Expansion of Pesticide unit and Co-generation Plant (2 MW) at GIDC, District Surat Gujarat by M/s Hindustan Chemicals Company (Formerly Cyanides & Chemicals Company).

A list of participants is annexed. Shri S.D. Attri from IMD could not

attend the meeting due to other preoccupations.

13.1 Confirmation of the Minutes of the 12th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee-2 (Industry) held during 15th - 16th July, 2010

Before confirming the Minutes, the Committee was informed that some minor corrections are required in the proposal of M/s Paradeep Phosphates Limited considered for the expansion of Fertilizer Plant [Sulphuric Acid (2000 TPD to 2400 TPD) and DAP (2400 TPD to 5000 TPD) by retrofitting at Paradeep, District Jagatshignpur, Orissa in the 12th EAC(I-2) meeting held during 15th?16th July, 2010 due to representation by the PAs vide e-mail dated 11th August, 2010.

It is stipulated to monitor Fluoride at S.N. ii in the recommendations represented as below:

S.N. ii Wet scrubbing system to DAP and Alkali scrubbing system to PAP Plant should be provided to control fluoride and emissions. Cyclones, venturi scrubbers and mist eliminators alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to DAP Plant to control particulate emissions. Alkali scrubber should be provided to SAP unit to control SO2 and SO3. V2O5 catalyst and candle filters should be provided to SAP unit to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. PM2.5, PM10, Fl, SO2, NOX HCl, NH3 and fertilizer dust emissions should be monitored.

PAs have clarified that since proposed plant is for Sulphuric acid plant,

no monitoring of Fluoride is required.

It is stipulated at S.N. xxxiii in the recommendations represented as below:

S.N. xxiii Permission and recommendations of the Chief Wildlife Warden

should be obtained regarding impact of the propowed expansion of the plant on the wild life habitat at 10 km and all the recommendations implemented in a time bound manner.

PAs have submitted in writing that no wildlife habitat or sanctuary is

located within 10 km radius of the project and therefore, above mentioned condition is not applicable in their case.

After discussion, the Committee decided to withdraw Fluoride monitoring from the condition at S.N. ii and delete condition at S.N. xxiii in view of the written confirmation by the PAs.

The Minutes of the 12th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee-2

(Industry) held on 15th ? 16th July, 2010 were confirmed.

13.2 Consideration of the Projects

19th August, 2010

13.2.1 Grain based Distillery Unit (ENA and Rectified Spirit 60 KLPD) at Plot No. B1 Bhediadangi Industrial Estate, Kishanganj, Bihar by M/s Precious Suppliers Private Limited (TOR).

Project authorities didn?t attend the meeting and, therefore, it was decided that proposal should be considered afresh whenever requested by the PAs.

13.2.2 Distillery Plant (Grain based; Extra Neutral Alcohol; 45 KLD) at Sy. No. 57/1 of Village Pothavaram, Mandal Nalljerla, District West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Jagruthi Biotech (P) Ltd. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant (SV Enviro Labs & Consultants,; QCI S.N. 102) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All cane juice/non-molasses based distilleries (> 30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5 (g) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

M/s Jagruthi Biotech (P) Ltd. have proposed for Distillery Plant (ENA; 45 KLD) at

Sy. No. 57/1 of Village Pothavaram, Mandal Nalljerla, District West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Project area is 13.4 acres. Total project cost is Rs. 55.00 Crores.

PAs informed to the Committee that Cereal and grain will be used as raw

material. Coal and bagasse will be used in boiler. PAs earlier informed that ESP will be provided to boiler to control particulate matter within CPCB standards and now informed that Cyclone separator followed by scrubbers alongwith stack (30 m) will be used in the boiler. During presentation, PAs have confirmed that bag filter will be used in boiler instead for cyclone separator or ESP to control emissions within 100 mg/Nm3. Emission released from storage/handling/transport of material will be suppressed by water sprinkling to control SPM level. Ground water requirement is revised from 626 m3/day to 800 m3/day but Committee insisted for 626 m3/day only. Wastewater generation is revised from 25 m3/day to 324 m3/day. Boiler blow down and cooling water will be treated by neutralizing the effluents and treated water will be used for ash quenching and green belt. Sewage will be treated through septic tank followed by soak pit. DG sets (2x500 KVA) will be installed. Spent oil will be sold to MoEF approved vendors or sent to TSDF. Boiler Ash will be disposed off to brick manufacturing units. ETP sludge (30 kg/day) will be used as manure. Evaporation sludge will be used in cake preparation.

Green belt will be developed in 6.0 acre and further revised to 5.0 acre. Acoustic

enclosure will be provided to DG set. Double cavity wall will be provided in the closed chamber to reduce noise levels generated from dryer section hammers. Coal (60 MTD) and bagasse will be used as fuel. During presentation, bagasses will be also

After deliberations, the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project. 2. Detailed break up of the land area alongwith photograph of the area. 3. Present land use based on satellite imagery. 4. Details of site and information related to environmental setting within 10 km

radius of the project site. 5. Information regarding eco-sensitive area such as national park / wildlife

sanctuary / biosphere reserves within 10 km radius of project area.

6. List of existing distillery units in the area alongwith their capacity. 7. Number of working days of the distillery unit. 8. Details of raw material and source of raw material including cereal grains. 9. Sources of fuel and quantity for the boiler 10. Action plan to control ambient air quality as per NAAQES Standards for PM10,

PM2.5, SO2 and NOX as per GSR 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 ..

11. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall and AAQ data (except monsoon) for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX should be collected. The monitoring stations should take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. Data for water and noise monitoring should also be included.

12. Mathematical modeling for calculating the dispersion of air pollutants and ground level concentration along with emissions from the boiler.

13. An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.

14. Details of the use of steam from the boiler and use of fuel. 15. Ground water quality around spent wash storage lagoon and the project area. 16. Detailed water requirement and water balance and measures for conservation

water by recycling and reuse to minimize the fresh water requirement. 17. ?Permission? for the drawl of 626 m3/day (restricted from 800 m3/day) water from

the CGWA/SGWB/concerned authority. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged.

18. Hydro-geological study of the area for availability of ground water. 19. Proposed effluent treatment system and scheme for achieving ?zero? discharge. 20. Details of the spent wash treatment. 21. Details of solid waste management including management of boiler ash. 22. Green belt development as per the CPCB guidelines. 23. List of flora and fauna in the study area. 24. Noise levels monitoring at five locations within the study area. 25. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details

of air pollution control system, water & wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound implementation plan for mitigation measure should be provided.

26. EMP should include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

27. Risk assessment for storage and handling of alcohol and mitigation measure due to fire and explosion and handling areas.

28. Alcohol storage and handling area fire fighting facility as per OISD 117 norms. 29. Provision of Foam System for fire fighting to control fire from the alcohol storage

tank. 30. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be included to

harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water.

31. Details of occupational health surveillance programme. 32. Details of socio-economic welfare activities. 33. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring. 34. Any litigation pending against the project and /or any direction /order passed by

any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.

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

36. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures.

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

The following general points should be noted:

(i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. (ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. (iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional

languages. (iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a

copy of the letter. (v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an

annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. (vi) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues

in this letter and that raised in Public Hearing/consultation alongwith duly filled in Industry Sector questionnaire. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues and the issues raised in the Public hearing have been incorporated.

(vii) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs and submit the same to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing/consultation. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The concerns emerged during the Public Consultation should be incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report and the final EIA/EMP submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.2.3 Distillery Plant (Molasses as well as grain based; 60 KLD) with Co-generation Power Plant (2.0 MW) in the existing Sugar Manufacturing Unit at Village Desanur, Tehsil Siruguppa, District Bellary, Karnataka by M/s NSL Sugars (Tungabhadra) Ltd. (Formarly, Siruguppa Sugars & Chemical Ltd) (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant (Pioneer Environ Labs; QCI S.N. 34) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All molasses based distilleries and cane juice/non-molasses based distillery (>30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) (i)&(ii) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

PAs vide letter dated 18th August, 2010 have informed that name of M/s

Siruguppa Sugars & Chemical Ltd has been changed to M/s NSL Sugars (Tungabhadra)

Ltd. and submitted a copy of Memorandum of Articles of Association and Register of Company Certificate of NSL Sugars (Tungabhadra) Ltd. Affidavit is yet to be submitted.

M/s NSL Sugars (Tungabhadra) Ltd. (Formarly Known as Siruguppa Sugars &

Chemical Ltd) have proposed for setting up of Distillery Plant (Molasses as well as grain based; 60 KLD) alongwith Cogeneration Power Plant (2.0 MW) in the existing Sugar unit at Sy. No. 111, 112, 113, 114, 114A, 115, 115A, 115C, 116 to 120, 124, 125A, 125B, 125C, 126, 127, 128, 128A, 129, 129B, 130, 131A & 131B, Village Desanur, Tehsil Siruguppa, District Bellary, Karnataka. Nearest town is Siruguppa at 1.8 Km. Tungabandra River is located at 0.9 Km. Total plot area is 141.97 acres. Total project cost is Rs. 69.00 Crores. No litigation/court case is in pending against the project. PAs have confirmed that no national park/wildlife sanctuaries/reserve forests is located within 10 Km. PAs have informed that State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has accorded environmental clearance for the captive power plant (28 MW, under implementation) with bagasse/biomass fuels. A copy of environment clearance letter for expansion of sugar plant (1500 TCD to 3500 TCD) and establishment of Co-gen power plant (28 MW) at Desanur, Siruguppa, Bellary by M/s Siruguppa Sugars and Chemicals accorded by SEIAA, Karnataka vide No. SEIAA: 56: Ind: 2008 dated 14th August, 2009 alongwith compliance report is submitted. Rs. 15.00 Crores and Rs. 100.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost/annum for pollution contol measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of existing units and proposed units alongwith production capacity are as given below:

S. N. Units Existing Proposed Total

1 Sugar [1500 TCD(operational) + 2000 TCD (under implementation)]

-- 3500 TCD

2 Captive Power Plant 28 MW (under implementation) 2 MW 30 MW 3 Distillery (Ethanol,

Rectified Spirit and Extra Neutral Alcohol)

-- 60 KLD 60 KLD

PAs informed to the Committee Sugar cane juice/grains/molasses will be used as

raw materials. ENA production will involve the extraction and saccharfication of starches and their conversion into alcohol by fermentation process involving various processes such as grain milling, cooking, fermentation and distillation. The process of converting to alcohol is by the single continuous fermentation process. Cereal grain will be broken into small particle size by the milling. In cooking, grain meal will be mixed with water and then mixed with pre-liquefying enzyme. This mash will be fed into a jet cooker, where steam will be mixed and held at high temperature and pressure. The purpose of cooking and saccharification is to achieve hydrolysis of starch into fermentable sugars. Saccharified slurry will be pumped into fermentation tank and added with suitable yeast, which will be kept for 50 to 55 hours. The fermented mash will be collected in the clarifier wash tank and then pumped to Mesh or primary column for distillation. In multi-pressure distillation, ethanol will be separated and concentrated using principal of fraction distillation. In Thermo-permeation Technology based process and plant for sugar cane processing, prepared sugar case stem will be fed into the trough with help of belt feeder. 97 to 98% of the fermentable sugar will be extracted in the main juice. The juice will be treated and sent for evaporation, where clarified juice will be concentrated to about 36% w/w fermentable sugars and 72% fermentable sugar as syrup storage. The cooled syrup

will be fed into fermentors. At steady state, activated cell mass from yeast activation vessel will be transferred continuously to fermentor-I. Syrup, process water and vinasse from yeast activation vessel will be added to fermentor. Fermented wash from Fermentor-I will overflow to Fermentor-II, Fermentor-II will overflow to Fermentor-III & Fermentor-II will overflow to Fermentor-IV. Fermented wash from this fermentor will be sent to wash charger & then for distillation.

ESP will be provided to the boiler (25 TPH) to bring down particulate matter in the flue gas less than 100 mg/Nm3 to comply with KSPCB norms. The treated flue gas will be discharged into atmosphere through stack. CO2 (45.6 TPD) will be recovered in CO2 recovery plant and will be given to bottling units. The imported/indigenous coal will be brought to the site through covered trucks. Dust generated near raw material handling and transfer point will be suppressed by spraying of water and extraction systems with bag filters to control fugitive emission due to material handling. Pucca road will be provided.

Total water requirement for proposed distillery plant from Tungabadra River will be 1,500 m3/day. Spent wash (Molasses) will be passed through decanter and then the thin slop from decanter will be dried in Multiple Effect Evaporators (MEE) followed by incineration. Spent wash (Grain) will be treated in MEE to concentrate the solids to 30 % w/w and then taken to a dryer alongwith wet cake from Decanter to concentrate the solids to 90% w/w and will be sold as cattle feed. The boiler blow down water will be reused in the MEE cooling tower. The cooling tower blow down will be utilized for green belt and ash quenching. The treated effluent will comply with standards stipulated by KSPCB for wastewater for inland for irrigation and will be utilized for green belt. Sewage will be treated through septic tank followed by soak pit. No effluent will be discharged outside the plant and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted. DDGS will be used as cattle feed. Ash generated will be given to brick manufacturers/cement plants. Yeast sludge will be used as manure.

Green belt is already developed in 15 acres and another 35 acres is under

development of greenbelt. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to turbines to regulate noise levels. Coal (440 MTPD), Concentrated spent wash (160 TPD) or biomass (135 TPD) will be used as fuel for 25 TPH boiler. During presentation, PAs have requested for usage of coal as fuel in 28 MW Co-genration power plant alongwith bagasse & biomass fuels.

After deliberations, the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project. 2. Affidavit regarding change in the name of the company. 3. Detailed break up of the project cost. 4. Detailed break up of the land area along with photograph of the area. 5. Present land use based on satellite imagery. 6. Details of site and information related to environmental setting within 10 km

radius of the project site. 7. Information regarding eco-sensitive area such as national park/wildlife sanctuary/

biosphere reserves/reserve forests within 10 km radius of project area. 8. List of existing distillery units in the area alongwith their capacity

9. Details of raw material and source of raw material including grains. 10. Details for the molasses & gain based plant and CO2 recovery plant. 11. Data on existing ambient air, stack emission, fugitive emissions data; water

requirement and water balance cycle; generation, re-utilization and disposal of solid/hazardous waste for the existing plant and predicted increase in pollution load (GLCs) due to proposed expansion should be incorporated.

12. All the environment clearances accorded by the Ministry, Consent to Establish and Operate and point-wise compliance to the specific and general conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance and Consent to Establish and Operate for all the existing plants. Sources of fuel and quantity for the boiler

13. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx as per GSR 826(E) dated 17th November, 2009 for three months except monsoon.

14. Mathematical modeling for calculating the dispersion of air pollutants and ground level concentration along with emissions from the boiler.

15. Details of the use of steam from the boiler and use of fuel. 16. Ground water quality around spent wash storage lagoon and the project area. 17. Number of working days of the distillery unit. 18. Details of the spent wash treatment. 19. Proposed effluent treatment system and scheme for achieving ?zero? discharge. 20. Detailed water requirement and water balance and measures for conservation

water by recycling and reuse to minimize the fresh water requirement. 21. Permission for the drawal of 1,500 m3/day from Tungabadra River from the

Irrigation Department. 22. Hydro-geological study of the area for availability of ground water. 23. Details of solid waste management including management of boiler ash

alongwith action plan. 24. Green belt development as per the CPCB guidelines. 25. Noise levels monitoring at five locations within the study area. 26. List of flora and fauna in the study area. 27. Environment Management Plan. 28. Risk assessment for storage and handling of alcohol and mitigation measures

due to fire and explosion and handling areas. 29. Fire fighting system as per OISD-117 norms. 30. Provision of Foam System for fire fighting to control fire from the alcohol storage

tank. 31. Rainwater harvesting measures. 32. Details of occupational health surveillance programme. 33. Details of socio economic welfare activities. 34. Post project environmental monitoring. 35. Any litigation pending against the project and /or any direction /order passed by

any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof. 36. Action plan in the tabular form to the issues/suggestions made during the public

hearing along with the implementation plan and allocation of funds. 37. A tabular chart indicating point-wise compliance of the TORs.


(i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered (ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. (iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional

languages.

(iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter.

(v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.

(vi) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues in this letter and that raised in Public Hearing/consultation along with duly filled in Industry Sector questionnaire. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues and the issues raised in the Public hearing have been incorporated.


The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs and submit the same to the Karnataka Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing/consultation. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The concerns emerged during the Public Consultation should be incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report and the final EIA/EMP submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance

13.2.4 Greenfield Molasses/Grain based Distillery Unit (ENA/AA 120 KLPD) alongwith Captive Power Plant (4.5 MW) at Village Vadaseri, Taluk Orathanadu, District Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu by M/s Kings India Chemicals Corporation Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) again awarded during the 3rd meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 15th-16th September, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP report. All Molasses based distillery and juice/non-molasses based distillery (>30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) (i) & (ii) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. The proposal regarding Greenfield Molasses/grain based distillery unit (120 KLPD) was earlier considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee in its 87th meeting held during 25th & 26th November, 2008. The Committee prescribed the TORs for undertaking the detailed EIA study and advised the project proponent to submit the EIA/EMP report to the State Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing. However, PAs vide letter dated 8th July, 2009, requested the Ministry to issue fresh TORs since there is change in scope of the proposal and change of site. All Molasses and juice/non-molasses based distillery (>30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) (i) & (ii) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Before initiating technical presentation, the Committee was informed that a writ petition against the proposed project was filed before Madurai bench of Hon?ble Madras High Court (WP No. 5026 of 2010). Hon?ble Court order dated 15th July, 2010 has directed 4th Respondent (MoEF) ?to afford sufficient oppurtinities to all the parties concerned before arriving at any decision on the issue of establishing the first Respondent Unit,now pending consideration before him and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. All the parties are entitled to make their submissions before the said Authority for appreciation and assessment?.

As per the Hon?ble High Court Order dated 15th July, 2010, all the petitioners

were invited by the MoEF vide letter dated 30th July, 2010 to submit the views in person as well as in writing to all the members of the EAC (I-2) for consideration in the meeting on 19th August, 2010. On behalf on the petitioners, Shri S. Vijayan, Advocate, T.N. High Court informed the Ministry just one day before that Shri Ritwick Datta and Shri Vijay Subramanian will also accompany the petitioner. Following persons participated in the EAC(I) meeting on behalf of the petitioners :

1. Shri Ritwick Dutta, Advocate, N 71, GK-1, New Delhi. 2. Shri S. Manikandan, Advocate 3. Shri S. Vijayan 4. Shri A Krishanmurthy 5. Shri N Relvur 6. Shri M Sovkkthivelun 7. Shri C. Palanivielraj and other 4 persons 8. Shri M Natrajan 9. Shri S. M. Sikka 10. Shri T Mohan 11. Shri R B Rajkumar 12. Shri Pramod Pillai

A comparison of the above mentioned participants with the following real

petitioners revealed that none of the following petitioner participated in the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) meeting :

1. A.R. Thangavel 2. P.N.S. Raja 3. Tmt. Bharathi Manivasagam 4. Tmt. M. Parvathi 5. A.L.Kannan 6. P.R. Manikandan 7. Tmt. P.M.Santhi

Most of the persons participated were advocates except 2 local villagers. The committee clearly informed to the participants that Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) being a Technical Committee will evaluate the project based on the technical aspects only. This is a rare case where advocates have appeared in large number in EAC alongwith a few petitioners.

M/s Kings India Chemicals Corporation Limited have proposed for Greenfield Molasses/Grain based Distillery Unit (ENA/AA; 120 KLPD) alongwith Captive Power Plant (4.5 MW) at Village Vadaseri, Taluk Orathanadu, District Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. No Wildlife Sanctuary/National Park/Biosphere reserve etc. is located within 10 km radius of the project. No Forest land and rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. Total land requirement is revised from 20.20 acres to 20.21 acres. Total cost of the project is revised from Rs. 120.00 Crores to Rs. 147.47 Crores. Rs. 50.00 Crores and Rs. 4.41 Crores are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost/annum respectively for environment protection measures. PAs have informed that distillery plant will be in operation for 365 days per year either on molasses or grain.

Raw material requirement will be Molasses (511 MTPD) / Grains (maize/sorgam, 308 MTPD), Urea/DAP (180 Kg/day), Turkey red oil (anti-foaming oil, 360 Kg/day). It is mentioned in the EIA/EMP report that ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 7 locations during January, 2009?March, 2009 but later on informed to the Ministry that monitoring has been carried out during January, 2010?March, 2010 and not in January, 2009?March, 2009 which is a typographical error. Data submitted indicated as SPM (92-183 ug/m3), SO2 (15-19 ug/m

3), NOx (2-7 ug/m3) and HC (BDL) and are

within the permissible limit. Incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated as SPM (2.08 ug/m3), SO2 (6.94

ug/m3) and NOx (3.28 ug/m3) which are within

the permissible limit. Bag filters will be provided to incinerator boiler to control particulate matter and waste gases pass through stack (80 m). Stack (10 m) will be provided to DG set (3x 550 KVA). Total water requirement will be 4,819 m3/day. However, PAs during presentation informed that actual fresh ground water requirement will be 1,813 m3/day and balance quantity of 3,006 m3/day will be met from the recycled streams to be used again in the process. Total water requirement for the molasses based alcohol production and grain based alcohol production will be 1,708 m3/day and 1,813 m3/day respectively. A copy of the agreement signed between PAs and Executive Engineer, PWD, Ground Water Division, Thanjavur for ground water drawl (1,722 m3/day) is submitted. Total wastewater generation for molasses based operations will be 2,088 m3/day out of which spent wash generation will be 1,155 m3/day. The total wastewater generation for grain based operations will be 1,287 m3/day out of which spent lees generation will be 608 m3/day. The low strength inorganic wastewater stream will be filtered and reused for horticulture purpose. Spent wash will be concentrated by multiple effect evaporators (MEE) and used for power generation, thereby, reducing the fossil fuel requirement. The process condensate from the spent wash evaporator will be mixed with spent lees stream and taken for two stage reverse osmosis for water recovery. Domestic wastewater will be treated in sewage treatment plant (STP) consistin of electro-coagulation, degasser tower, pressure sand filter treatment facility. All the treated wastewater will be recycled/reused in the process, cooling tower, dust suppression and green belt development. PAs confirmed that no treated wastewater will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be strictly adopted.

PAs confirmed that rainwater harvesting structure for roof top and storm water will be created to harvest approximately 80,000 m3 water which will be used to recharge sub-soil water table. PAs informed that incinerator boiler residue will be sold to the vendors as cheap fertilizer. Sludge will be mixed with incinerator boiler ash. However, the Committee didn?t agree for the same and asked to follow Fly Ash Notification. Green belt will be developed in 6.0 acres out of total land 20.21 acres. Total power requirement for the proposed unit from captive power plant (3.0 MW). DG sets (3 x 550 KVA) will be installed for power back up. Acoustic enclosures will be provided. Ear muffs and ear plug will be provided to workers. Coal (100 TPD) and concentrated spent wash (340-360 TPD) will be used as fuel.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing /

Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on 9th

April, 2010. The main issues raised during the public hearing included adequate pollution control measure, effect on agricultural land due to the establishment of the factory, benefits to the villagers, ground water availability, effluent disposal system, electricity to the villagers, supply of compost, employment etc. PAs clarified all the issues before the Expert Appraisal Committee and also informed about the commitment made to the public for providing direct and indirect employment approximately to 200 and 500 persons respectively.

To the question from the Committee whether any detailed study has been carried

out by the Project Proponent?s in respect of ground water availability and impact of their withdrawal on other users, particularly for agriculture, it was mentioned that they have given the approval by the Ground Water Board.

The Advocates representing the petitioners made their presentation before the Committee. Initially, a few discrepencies in the EIA/MP report were reported. It was clarified that Ministry also noticed the same and have already been communicated to PAs vide Ministry?s letter dated 11th August, 2010 and have received point-wise reply also. They have been incorporated in the presentation but yet to be incorporated in the final EIA/EMP. The letter provided by the Advocate was provided to the PAs to respond to incorporate the amendments in the final EIA/EMP.

Since the Committee wanted to have first hand information from the affected persons, two local villagers who accompanied the Advocates were called on the dais to express their real concerns. Both the villagers expressed their main concern and fear in local language (translated by one of the Advocate and verified by one of the EAC Member) about the ground water depletion in the past in the area and installation of distillery unit which will further aggravate the situation due to withdrawl of ground water and will affect their agricultural activities particularly paddy. Besides, discharge from the distillery unit may also cause pollution. ?NOC? was initially accorded by the Village Panchayat and has been withdrawn later on.

A videofilm prepared by NGO was also displayed before the Committee showing people being stopped by the police for proceeding. As per the petitioners, they were stopped from attending the public hearing. The public hearing report alongwith representations is submitted by the TNPCB vide letter dated 13th April, 2010 to the Ministry wherein it is mentioned that public hearing is conducted on 9th April, 2010 with 99 signatories. It is mentioned that people who attended the public hearing were other than those from the Village Vadaseri. Reason for delay in starting the public hearing meeting is also mentioned as demonstration by the public for holding the meeting at place other than factory site. And damage to vehicles parked near the public hearing venue..

After these deliberations, the Committee came to the conclusion that before a recommendation could be made, information would be needed as follows :

1. From TNPCB confirming whether public hearing was concluded as per the EIA Notification, 2006 or not? Whether public hearing was complete or not? When and where the disturbance started and how long it continued? Whether public hearing was vitiated? Who represented District Collector in his absence and what was his designation? Was it below the rank of ADM? Videofilm prepared by the TNPCB does not show any violence (although reported in the public hearing report) but the same has been reported by the NGOs. Location of the violence and its impact on the proceedings of the public hearing may be illustrated.

2. From Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to comment upon ground water depletion in the recent past years and impact of the proposed project on ground water depletion. A report may be asked to be submitted at the earliest.

The proposal is deferred till the information from the TNPCB and CGWA is received.

13.2.5 Grain based Distillery Unit (60 KLPD) and CPP (1.5 MW) at Simalwadi, District Kishanganj, Bihar by M/s Kishanganj Jute Mills Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant (M/s Mantras Resources, Maharashtra; QCI S.N. 69) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 4th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 23rd -24th October, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All cane juice/non-molasses based distillery (>30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) (ii) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Kishanganj Jute Mills Ltd. have proposed for Grain based Distillery (RS & ENA, 60 KLPD) at Simalwadi, District Kishanganj, Bihar. Project area is 9.5 acres. No forest land and R & R is involved. No wildlife sanctuary/ reserve forest or archeological monument within 10 km. Mahananda River is at 5 Km. Total project cost is Rs. 80.00 Crores. Rs. 525.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost for pollution control measures. Distillery will operate for 330 days.

Grain (4750 MTPM) will be used as raw material. ENA production will involve the extraction and saccharfication of starches and their conversion into alcohol by fermentation process, which will include various processes such as grain milling, cooking, fermentation and distillation. The process of converting to alcohol will be by the single continuous fermentation process. Corn grain will be broken into small particle size by the milling. In cooking, grain meal will be mixed with water and then mixed with pre-liquefying enzyme. This mash will be fed into a jet cooker, where steam will be mixed and held at high temperature and pressure. The purpose of cooking and saccharification is to achieve hydrolysis of starch into fermentable sugars. Then saccharified slurry will be pumped into fermentation tank and added with suitable yeast, which will be kept for 50 to 55 hours. The fermented mash will be collected in the clarifier wash tank and then pumped to Mesh or primary column for distillation. This distillation section, comprising of unit like beer column, rectified, stripper, molecular sieve beds etc. Alcohol recovered in stripper column is concentrated and purified in subsequent distillation column to get high grade rectified spirit product. The product is condensed, cooled and stored. The proposed co-generation plant will have one boiler (20 TPH) for supplying steam to turbo generator of 1.5 MW.

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 4 locations during November, 2009 and January 2010 and submitted data revealed concentration of SPM (98-150 ug/m3), RSPM (20-53 ug/m3), SO2 (5.4-8.8 ug/m

3) and NOx (6.8?12.3 ug/m3). The exhaust gases of boiler will be passed through cyclone followed by bag filter or ESP and discharged into atmosphere from stack (32 m) to control the particulate emission below CPCB standards.

Total water requirement from bore well / Mahananda River will be 1,000 m3/day but Committee restricted to 800 m3/day. Permission will be taken from CGWA/SGWB/ competent authority. Spent wash generation from the proposed distillery will be about 480 m3/day. No effluent will be discharged from the proposed distillery. ?Zero? discharge will be maintained. Spent wash from distillation section will be passed through high speed decanter, which will separate suspended grain fiber and solids from the spent wash and will split spent wash feed into two streams. Solids stream (wet cake) consisting of majority of the suspended solids having approximately 30 % solids and 70 % water. Thin spillage will be collected in a tank and pumped to a stream heated high energy efficient multi-effect evaporators for concentration. Part of thin spillage will be recycled back to the liquefaction section. The concentrated syrup from multi-effect evaporator system will be mixed with wet cake from spent wash decanter and mixture is known as DWGS (Distillers Wet Grain and Soluble). The effluent generated from boiler blow down, cooling tower blow down and WTP wash will be treated in ETP and treated wastewater will be used for gardening besides recycling as mentioned above. ?Zero? discharge will be maintained.

DDGS will be sold to the local feed lots/dairies. Fly ash and bottom ash from boiler will be used as fertilizer / brick production / land filling.

Green belt will be developed in 3.5 acres out of total land 9.5 acre. Proper lubrication and regular maintenance of all machineries will be done. Green belt, barrier and landscaping will be done. Rubber sheet packing will be done in the foundation of machineries. Power requirement from captive power plant will be 1.5 MW. Imported coal and rice husk will be used as fuel in boiler.


Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Bihar State Pollution Control Board on 27th April, 2010. The issues raised during the public hearing were regarding local employment, impact of project on environment, stack emissions etc. and have been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report After detailed deliberations, the Committee suggested submission of following information for records :

3. Recheck ambient air quality emission data and resubmit. 4. Reanalysis of ground water data. 5. Water balance cycle alongwith flow chart.

The Committee recommended the proposal for considering for environmental clearance subject to stipulation of following specific conditions:

1. Multi-cyclone followed by bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to boiler. Stack should also be provided to DG sets.

2. Total water requirement from bore well / Mahananda River should not exceed 800 m3/day and prior permission should be obtained from the Competent Authority/Central Ground Water Authority/State Ground Water Board.

3. Spent wash from distillation section should be passed through high speed decanter and multi-effect evaporators for concentration. Thin spillage should be

recycled back to the liquefaction section. The concentrated syrup from multi-effect evaporator system should be mixed with wet cake and used as cattle feed.

4. No effluent should be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

5. Green belt should be developed in 3.5 acres (35 %) out of total land 9.5 acre.

6. Fire Fighting System should be as per the OISD-117 Norms.

7. All the commitments made during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting held on 27th April, 2010 should be satisfactorily implemented and adequate budget provision should be made accordingly.

13.2.6 Distillery Unit (Grain based; 45 KLPD) at Khatkhati, Block Bokajan, District Karbi Anglong, Assam by M/s Radiant Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. (TOR to EC)

The project authorities and their consultant (Shiva Test House; QCI S.N. 137) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 1st EAC (I-2) meeting held during 24th-25th July, 2009. All the Cane juice / non-molasses based distillery units (>30 KLPD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Radiant Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for the Distillery Unit (Grain based; 45 KLPD) at Khatkhati, Block Bokajan, District Karbi Anglong, Assam. Distillary unit will be based on grain based only and no molasses based distillery unit will be installed. No wildlife sanctuary/national biosphere reserve is located within 10 km radius of the project site. River Dhansiri flows at 2 km. Total project area is 15 acres. ?Consent to Establish? has been accorded by the Assam Pollution Control Board vide letter no.WB/GOL/T-15/09-1-/155/1836 dated 31st March, 2010 (Annexure-IV in EIA/EMP). No litigation is pending against the project in any court. Total cost of the project is Rs. 50.00 Crores. Rs. 155.00 Lakhs and Rs. 1.63 Lakhs are earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environment pollution control measure. During presentation, capital cost for pollution control measures has been revised to Rs. 750.00 Lakhs.

Process will involve fermentation, distillation and evaporation. Distillery unit will work for 339 days and revised to 330 days. Alcohol will be produced by fermentation of saccharine or oligo-saccharide materials by yeast under suitable conditions. Sugar available in grains will be recovered in the process. The sugar will be utilized by yeast to produce ethyl alcohol. Grains like broken rice, wheat, jawar, maize (122-132 TPD), Sodium hydroxide (caustic) (100 kg/day) Sulphuric acid (95 kg/day), Ammonia (110 kg/day), Liquefying enzymes (30 l/day) and saccharifying enzymes (50 kg/day) will be used as raw materials.

Ambient air quality was maintained at 50 location for SPM (90.8-1546 mg/m3), RPM (49.9-83.5 mg/m3), SO2 (11-42.4 mg/m

3), NOx (13-44.5 mg/m3) and are within the permissible limits. Bag filter and stack (35 m) will be provided to the boiler (15 TPH) to control particulate emission within 150 mg/m3 but Committee insisted to achieve 100 mg/m3.

Total ground water requirement from bore wells is revised from 2,034 m3/day to 1,550 m3/day after recycling and ?Permission? from the CGWA/SGWB is yet to be obtained. Freshwater requirement will be only 560 m3/day. The wastewater generation will be 1,314 m3/day. Liquid effluent will be evaporated in the multiple-effect evaporator (MEE) entirely and its process condensate will be utilized in fermentation process. Wastewater (990 m3/day) will be recycled back to the process for utilization in liquefaction/fermentation/cooling tower and for gardening. The raw spent wash will be fed to the centrifugal decanter for separation of suspended solids followed by evaporation in evaporation and used as cattle feed. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. No effluent will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

Solid waste generated in the process of fermentation sludge (5 MTPD) will be used for land filling after drying in sludge drying beds. Wet cakes (90-100 MTPD) will be generated and used as cattle feed. Waste oil will be sold to authorized recyclers/re-processors. Boiler ash (15 MTPD) will be used for landfilling.

Out of 15 acres, green belt will be developed in 5 acres. Total power requirement will be 1717 KW. Coal/rice husk will be used as fuel in the boiler (15 TPH) and HSD in the D.G. Sets.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Assam Pollution Control Board on 17th February, 2010. The issues raised included no discharge of waste water, air pollution control measures, solid waste management, employment to local people etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

1. Distillery unit should be based on grain based only and no molasses based distillery unit should be installed.

2. Bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to the boiler (15 TPH) to control particulate emission within 100 mg/m3.

3. The total Freshwater requirement from ground water should not exceed 560 m3/day. Permission for the drawl of 560 m3/day ground water from the Central Ground Water Authority / Central Ground Water Board (CGWA/CGWB) should be obtained.

4. The wastewater generation should not exceed 1,314 m3/day. Spent wash should be fed to the centrifugal decanter for separation of suspended solids followed by evaporation in the multiple-effect evaporator (MEE) entirely and its process condensate should be utilized in fermentation process. Wet cake from decanter should be used as cattle feed. Wastewater (990 m3/day) should be recycled back to the process for utilization in liquefaction/fermentation/cooling tower and for gardening. The treated effluent quality should comply with CPCB/State Pollution Control Board norms.

5. No effluent should be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

6. All the commitments made during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting held on 17th February, 2010 should be satisfactorily implemented and adequate budget provision should be made accordingly.

7. Green belt should be developed in 33% of the total land (15 acres).

13.2.7 Expansion of Distillery Unit (Molasses based; 40 KLPD) by adding Molasses/ Grain based Distillery Unit (40 KLPD) at Amrutnagar, Post Sangamner, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra by M/s Sangamner Bhag SSK Limited. (EC)

Project authorities vide their e-mail ref. no. SBSSK/R &D/1992/2010-11 dated 5th August, 2010 informed to the Ministry that they are unable to attend the meeting due to certain technical constraint and have requested for the postponement of the presentation for the next meeting. Since project authorities didn?t attend the meeting, it was decided that proposal should be considered afresh as per the priority dated 5th August, 2010.

13.2.8 Integrated Sugar Unit (3500 TCD), Distillery (Molasses based; Ethanol 30 KLPD) and Co-generation Power Plant (20 MW) at Shri Uttamnagar, Saikheda/ Devinagar, Taluka Sonpeth, District Parbhani, Maharashtra by M/s Maharashtra Shetkari Sugar Ltd. (EC).

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 6th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 14th December, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All molasses based distilleries are listed at S.N. 5 (g) (i) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Maharashtra Shetkari Sugar Ltd. have proposed for Integrated Sugar Unit (3500 TCD), Distillery (Ethanol, 30 KLPD) and Co-generation Power Plant (20 MW) at Shri Uttamnagar, Saikheda/Devinagar, Taluka Sonpeth, District Parbhani, Maharashtra. No protected forests/eco-sensitive areas are located with in 10 Km. The land area required for the proposed unit will be 37.5 acres. During presentation, PAs confirmed that distillery will operate for 270 days. The total project cost is Rs. 241.00 Crores. Rs. 471.00 Lakhs and Rs. 20.00 Lakhs earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost for pollution control measures have been revised to Rs. 107.14 Lakhs and Rs. 101.15 Lakhs respectively. .

Molasses (157.5 MTPD), press mud (64 MTPD), Urea, DAP, anti-foam will be used as raw material for distillery. Sugarcane will be shredded in crusher and squeezed through a series of pressure mills containing grooved walls. Juice will be treated with calcium phosphate followed by lime to precipitate the colloids. Then SO2 will be bubbled through sugar solution until pH is 7.0-7.1. Closed steam in a coil will be used to heat and further flocculate the impurities in a continuous settler. The clarified liquor will overflow to the evaporator. The underflow mud will be processed on a continuous rotary press to recover sugar solution, which will either pass forward to the evaporator or backward to

the thickener again if it is not clear. The clarified juice will be concentrated from 80-85 % water to 40 % in 3 to 4 effect evaporators with completed crystallization in a vacuum pan unit. The mixture of crystals and syrup will be separated via high speed basket centrifugal.

Molasses will be diluted to 10?15 % sugar concentration and pH will be reduced to 4 to 5. The diluted mixture will be transferred into large steel fermentation tank. Yeast solution will be added and fermentation will take place. Fermented liquor will be separated into alcohol through series of distillations. 110 TPH boiler will be installed in the co-generation plant and will generate 17 MW power during first 160 days and 20 MW during the remaining days in season. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 4 locations during December, 2009?February, 2010 and submitted data indicates PM10 (32.4-58.6 g/mµ

3), PM2.5 (2.8-13.6 ug/m3), SO2 (3.6-9.0 ug/m

3) and NOx (7.6-16 ug/m3) which are within the

permissible limit. Incremental SPM concentration due to proposed project was estimated to be 34.8 ug/m3. PAs confirmed during presentation that only bag filter will be provided to boiler and waste gases will be discharged into atmosphere through stack (60 m).

Total water requirement from Khadka barrage (Godavari River) for sugar unit including cogeneration plant and distillery unit will be 3089 m3/day and 532 m3/day respectively and prior permission is obtained from Jayakwadi Irrigation Division vide letter no. JID No. 2/TS/7/5856/SP dated 9th October, 2009. Wastewater generation from sugar unit will be 856 m3/day and will be treated through effluent treatment plant based on aerobic and anaerobic treatment method with state of the art bio-tower and diffused aeration technologies. Spent wash will be stored in impervious tank having holding capacity for 30 days. Components of spent wash treatment will comprise of bio-methanation treatment, evaporation through triple effect falling film evaporation unit followed by bio-composting of press mud with primary treated spent wash. Rain water harvesting structure will be constructed. Domestic effluent will be disposed through septic tank/soak pit.

Press mud (200 TPD) will be used for composting. Ash (6324 MTPA) will be sent for land filling. Sludge generated from ETP/STP will be used in composting.

Green belt will be developed in 33 % area. Power requirement will be met from

the captive power plant. Excess power will be exported to the grid. Bagasse (708 TPD) will be used as fuel for the boiler.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board on 4th May, 2010. The issues raised include air & water pollution, pollution control measures etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance:

1. As suggested, bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to the boiler to control particulate emission within 100 mg/m3.

2. Total water requirement from Khadka barrage (Godavari River) for sugar unit

including cogeneration plant and distillery unit should not exceed 3,260 m3/day and 532 m3/day respectively as per the permission accorded by the Jayakwadi Irrigation Division vide letter no. JID No. 2/TS/7/5856/SP dated 9th October, 2009.

3. The wastewater generation from sugar unit should not exceed 856 m3/day and

properly treated in the effluent treatment plant (ETP) based on aerobic and anaerobic treatment method with state-of-the-art bio-tower and diffused aeration technologies. The treated effluent should comply with CPCB/Maharashtra PCB standards.

4. As proposed, the spent wash should be treated by bio-methanation process,

followed by multi-effect evaporation and bio-composting of press mud with primary treated spent wash. Single stage evaporator should not be used.

5. Spent wash should be stored in impervious lagoon with HDPE lining as per

CPCB guidelines and should be kept in proper condition to prevent ground water pollution. Storage capaicy of spent wash lagoon should be as per CPCB recommendations.

6. Adequate numbers of ground water quality monitoring stations by providing

piezometers around the project area should be set up. Sampling and trend analysis monitoring must be made on monthly a basis and report submitted to MPCB and this Ministry. The ground water quality monitoring for pH, BOD, COD, Chloride, Sulphate and suspended solids should be monitored.

7. ?Zero? discharge for the distillery unit and 100 m3/Ton of sugar criteria should be

followed regarding water discharge.

8. Press mud and sludge generated from ETP/STP should be used for composting.

9. Proper utilization of fly ash should be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 1999 and as amended time to time. All the fly ash should be provided to cement and brick manufacturers for further utilization.

10. Only 15 % coal should be used alongwith other agricultural waste (bagasse, rice

husk etc) as a fuel as per the MNRE guidelines.

11. Green belt should be developed in 33 % area out of lotal land (37.5 acres).

12. All the recommendations/commitments made in the EIA/EMP report in respect of public hearing/Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board on 4th May, 2010 relating to the proposed project should be implemented.

13. Fire fighting arrangements for alcohol storage should be as per OISD-117 norms.

13.2.9 Oil & Gas Exploration in off-shore NELP-VII Block MB-OSN-2005/2 in the Arabian Sea at the Mumbai Shallow Offshore by M/s Adani Welspun Exploration Limited (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant (Asian Consulting Engineering Pvt. Ltd.; QCI S.N. 16) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 7th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 15th-16th January, 2010 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development and production projects are kept at S.N.1(b) under Category ?A? and appraised at the central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Adani Welspun Exploration Limited for Oil & Gas Exploration in off-shore NELP-VII Block MB-OSN-2005/2 in the Arabian Sea at the Mumbai Shallow Offshore was awarded ?Terms of Reference? vide Ministry?s letter dated 9th February, 2010. EIA Notification, 2006 is not applicable to the project due to location of the Block 12 nautical miles from the coast (Off-shore). However, as per the Model Production Sharing Contract of National Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), project proponents have to get approval of EIA report and accordingly have submitted EIA report. No oil drilling will be carried out since block is for gas only. Drilling will be carried out at a depth of 3,500 m.

Total area of the block is 1,191 km2. No eco-sensitive areas are located within 10 km radius of the drilling site. The distance of the block is 72.42 km from Pipavav and 120.53 km from the Daman Coast. Total cost of the project is USD 91.63 Million.

Public Sharing Certificate (PSC) is signed with the Govt. of India on 22nd

December, 2008. Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) is granted by the M/o Petroleum and Natural Gas on 4th February, 2009. M/s Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd. has 100% participating internet and is the operator of the Block. Exploration and drilling activity will involve:

1. 3D seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation. 2. Drilling Preparation activities. 3. Pre-drilling activities (mobilizing & rig up) 4. Drilling 5. Well Testing and 6. Drill site abandonment and suppression.

Air emissions (SO2 3.54 kg/hr), SPM 0.07 kg/hr)) will be generated due to installation of mobile D.G. sets. Earlier, PAs informed that total water requirement from the base will be 20-25 m3/day but during presentation informed that water requirement will be 38.5 m3/day/well. Water based mud system will be used. During drilling operation, drilling fluid (mud) will help in removal of drill cuttings. Water based drilling mud (WBM, 300-400 m3/well) will be generated and discharged to the sea after proper dilution as per E(P) Rules vide G.S.R 546(E) dated 30th August, 2005.

All the drill cuttings will be washed and mud free cuttings will be disposed in sea in line with EP Rules. Hazardous waste will be in the form of drill cuttings containing oil (250-500 m3/well) and will be disposed off as per EP Rules as amended vide GSR 546(E) dated 30th August, 2005. Used oil (1 m3/ drill site) will be sold to MoEF approved recyclers. Domestic waste from kitchen, laundries and galleries located on drilling

facilities comprise of metal cans, glass or plastic batteries, papers, boxes and biodegradable kitchen garbage. Biodegradable garbage will be separated from other domestic wastes which will be grinded in a crushing machine and dumped over board. The other solid waste will be collected, compacted and stored in containers, or metal baskets or plastic bags and will be transported on shore for further treatment and disposal.

On completion of activities, the well will be either plugged and suspended (if the well evaluation indicates commercial quantities of hydrocarbon) or killed and permanently abandoned with a series of mechanical plugs and well cap. If well is suspended, it will be filled with a brine solution containing small quantities of inhibitors to protect the well.

Power requirement will be met through D.G. sets. High Speed Diesel (HSD, 15 kl/day) will be used as fuel. Risk Assessment & Consequence Analysis has been carried out and incorporated in EIA. Disaster Management Plan is also covered in EIA report.

Public hearing is not required as the distance of the Block is 72.42 km from Papavav and 120.53 km from the Daman Coast.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

i) Total water requirement should not exceed 25 m3/day/well. Water based mud system should be used.

ii) Water based drilling mud (WBM, 300-400 m3/well) should be discharged to the sea after proper dilution as per E(P) Rules vide G.S.R 546(E) dated 30th August, 2005.

iii) The company should monitor the petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals concentration in the marine fish species regularly and submit report to the Ministry.

iv) Treated waste water (produced water or formation water or sanitary sewage)

should comply with the marine disposal standards notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

v) The drill cutting (DC) wash water should be treated to conform to limits notified

under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, before disposal into sea. The treated effluent should be monitored regularly.

vi) All the guidelines should be followed for the disposal of solid waste, drill cutting

and drilling fluids for onshore and offshore drilling operation notified vide GSR.546(E) dated 30th August, 2005.

vii) All the hazardous waste generated at the rig/offshore facility should be

properly treated, transported to on shore and disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2008. Used oil should be sold to MoEF/CPCB authorized recyclers/reprocessors.

viii) The company should undertake conservation measures to protect the marine

animals/ biota in the region. ix) The International ?Good Practices? adopted by the Petroleum Industry viz

international norms to safeguard the Coastal and Marine biodiversity should be implemented by the company.

x) Requisite infrastructure facilities should be provided near the offshore

installations so that booms and skimmers/chemical dispersants could be deployed immediately in case of oil leakage from the installations. Efforts should be made to curtail the oil slick within 500 meters of the installation and accordingly, action plan and facilities to check the oil slick beyond 500 meters should be provided.

xi) Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant Shipping Act prior to

commencement of the drilling operations should be obtained. At least 30 days prior to the commencement of drilling, the exact location should be intimated to the Director General of Shipping and the Company should abide by any direction he may issue regarding ensuring the safety of navigation in the area.

xii) The Company should take necessary measures to reduce noise levels such as

proper casing at the drill site and meet DG set norms notified by the MoEF. Height of all the stacks/vents should be provided as per the CPCB guidelines.

xiii) The flare system should be designed as per good oil field practices and oil

industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines. The stack height should be provided as per the regulatory requirements and emissions from stacks will meet the MOEF/CPCB guidelines.

xiv) The design, material of construction, assembly, inspection, testing and safety

aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas/oil should be governed by ASME/ANSI B 31.8/B31.4 and OISD standard 141.

xv) The project authorities should install SCADA system with dedicated optical

fibre based telecommunication link for safe operation of pipeline and Leak Detection System. Intelligent pigging facility should be provided for the entire pipeline system for internal corrosion monitoring. Coating and impressed current cathodic protection system should be provided to prevent external corrosion.

xvi) The project proponent should also comply with the environmental protection

measures and safeguards recommended in the EIA /EMP /RA/NIO report. xvii) The spent oil should be sold to the registered recyclers. xviii) On completion of activities, the well should be either plugged and suspended

(if the well evaluationindicate commercial quantities of hydrocarbon) or killed and permanently abandoned with mechanical plugs and well cap. If well is

suspended, it should be filled with a brine solution containing small quantities of inhibitors to protect the well.

xix) Recommendations mentioned in the Risk Assessment & Consequence

Analysis and Disaster Management Plan should be followed. xx) Full drawings and details of Blow Out Preventor to encounter well kick due to

high formation presence, if encountered, should be submitted to the Ministry within 3 months of the issue of environment clearance.

xxi) Adequate funds both recurring and non-recurring should be earmarked to

implement the conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the State Government alongwith the implementation schedule for all the conditions stipulated herein. The funds so provided should not be diverted for any other purposes.

13.2.10 Seismic Survey & Exploratory Drilling in Oil & Gas block, AA-0NN-2004/3 at Dhemaji, Assam by M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division) (TOR)

The project authorities gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Offshore and Onshore oil and gas exploration, development and production projects are listed at S.N. 1(b) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level.

M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division) have proposed for the Seismic Survey & Exploratory Drilling in Oil & Gas block, AA-0NN-2004/3 at Dhemaji, Assam. Total area of the block is 1250 km2 and M/s Essar Oil Ltd. (EOL) has proposed to carry out exploratory drilling for 12 wells. 120 m x 90 m land will be required for one well and taken on lease from the concerned land owner. The site, if abandoned, will be restored as per national regulations. No national parks and wildlife sanctuary within 10 Km. No exploratory drilling sites are within the reserve forests. No litigation / court case is in pending against the proposal. M/s EOL & GOI has already signed the contract for the above mentioned block. A Copy of Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) signed with Govt. of Assam on 2nd May, 2008 is submitted.. Total cost of the project is Rs. 63.00 Crores. 2% of the total cost is proposed for pollution control measures and CSR activities. Co-ordinates of all the 12 wells will be as follows:

Coordinates of Well Location

WELL NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE

ESSAR-01 27 24 51.5543 94 15 9.5757 ESSAR-02 27 26 3.9509 94 16 31.7860 ESSAR-03 27 27 36.6796 94 19 37.0326 ESSAR-04 27 23 54.4206 94 22 35.3467 ESSAR-05 27 33 8.5602 94 35 35.9015 ESSAR-06 27 29 5.5941 94 34 38.4513 ESSAR-07 27 24 5.3873 94 24 52.1738 ESSAR-08 27 20 33.8799 94 12 35.9602

ESSAR-09 27 17 32.4050 94 08 26.2481 ESSAR-10 27 26 49.2036 94 33 7.0402 ESSAR-11 27 28 8.1725 94 31 37.7412 ESSAR-12 27 26 3.6731 94 30 21.6645

Prior to commencement of site preparation and continuation activities, initial soil

testing and sub-surface profiling will be done to determine actual soil resistance to sustain drilling rig derrick and substructure. Only exploratory work will be carried out and no commercial production is envisaged at this stage. Only site preparations, drilling, well completion and decommissioning activities will be carried out. Roads will be strengthened. Seismic surveys (2D/30) will be carried out and 12 exploratory. Drilling activity will involve:

• EIA Study and Obtaining Environmental Clearance

• 2D/3D seismic data acquisition • Seismic data processing & interpretation for fixing of the well locations • Pre-drilling activities like mobilizing & rigging up • Drilling of wells • Well testing • Drill site restoration and abandonment

After drilling, top-hole section will be used with ?Casing?. After running caring, space between hole well and ?caring? will be cemented. Well designed blow out ?Preventer? will be installed to encounter well kick due to high formation presence, if encountered. The gas flowing facility will be provided at each well location as per CPCB guidelines. Drilling rig will be truck mounted (Mobile Landing Rig) and will be completely dig mantled and de-mobilized from the well site along with other equipments and machinery. Water based drilling fluid treatment system will be used.

Emissions will be generated for D.G. sets and due to burning of oil during well testing for maximum 2 days leading to SPM (10.8 kg/day), SO2 (5.1 kg/day), NOx (57.6 kg/day), HC (2.1 kg/day) and CO (3.0 kg/day). Stacks of D.G. set will be as per CPCB guidelines. All the equipment during drilling viz. D G sets, drilling rig component will be properly maintained to minimize emissions of NOx and noise generation. etc. Flare stack will be minimum 10 m high to minimize the impact of radiation on vegetation at ground level.

Total water requirement from local water suppliers will be 49 m3/day. The effluent will be in the form of drill cuttings and mud having pH (7.15-10.3), TSS (200-850 mg/l), COD (500-800 mg/l), BOD5 (100-150 mg/l), oil & gases (5-50 mg/l) will be solar evaporated at the drilling site in a lined pits. Domestic sewage will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

HDPE lined pits will be constructed at the site for the storage and disposal of drill mud (800 m3/day), drill cuttings (400 m3/day) and temporary storage and disposal of wash water. Drilling fluid (20 m3/day) will be generated. Drill cuttings (consisting of shaker, sander and clay) will be non-hazardous due to use of water based drilling fluids and disposed in HDPE lined pit in accordance with CPCB regulations specified for on-shore oil & gas industry. Drilling mud (fluid) (containing Barite, Bentonite, Traces of heavy metals) will be evaporated in lined mud pits and disposed in approved land fill

area. Water based mud will be used (non-hazardous). Waste oil (5-10 kg/well) will be sent to registered recyclers. Acid lead batteries (2-3 per drilling) will be recycled through authorized recyclers as per Batteries (M&H) Rules, 2001.

Green belt will be developed. Noise will be generated during operation of rig, D.G. sets and pumps. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets as per EPA Rules. Vibration isolators will be provided to reduce vibration and noise in all process equipments. D.D. sets (1x90 KVA & 1x125 KVA) will be installed. HSD( 5 KLD) will be used for drilling operation.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee prescribed the following TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP:

1. Executive summary of the project. 2. Details of existing and proposed activities in tabulated form including

GGSs/CTF/CPF. 3. No. of development wells for which environmental clearance is accorded

and no. of new wells proposed during expansion. Status and no. of the wells which are completed and closed.

4. Compliance to the conditions stipulated in environmental clearance accorded for the existing project alongwith point-wise compliance report.

5. Point-wise compliance report to the ?Consent to Establish? ?Consent to Operate? and Authorization for the existing units alongwith all the necessary annexures.

6. Project Description and Project Benefits 7. Site details including satellite imagery for 10 km area. Conformation that there is

no National Park/Wild life Sanctuary/Eco sensitive area. 8. Land use along with maps & cropping pattern, vegetation ecology, flora & fauna 9. Demography & Socio-economics of the area. 10. Process details for survey and drilling. 11. Forest Clearance in case the forest land is involved. 12. Base line data for land subsidence measurements should be incorporated. 13. Base line data collection for air, water and soil for one season leaving the

monsoon season in an area of 10 Km radius with centre of Oil Field as its centre covering the area of all proposed drilling wells.

� Action plan to control ambient air quality as per NAAQES Standards notified by the Ministry on 16th September, 2009 at various locations.

� Ambient Air Quality monitoring at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5. SO2, NOx.

� Background levels of hydrocarbons as HC (Methane and Non-methane) and VOCs (5 samples).

� Soil sample analysis at 10 locations � Base line underground and surface water quality in the vicinity of 10

km area. � Climatology & meteorology including wind speed, wind direction,

temperature, rainfall etc. � Measurement of noise levels at 10 locations in the block

14. ?Permission? for the drawl of 49 m3/day/well water from the Competent authority. Detailed water balance, wastewater generation and discharge.

15. Treatment and utilization of produced water. 16. Detailed solid waste generation, collection, segregations, its recycling and reuse,

treatment and disposal 17. Estimation and computation of air emissions resulting out of drilling operations 18. Assessment of impact on air, water, soil, solid/hazardous waste and noise levels 19. Evaluation of the adequacy of the proposed pollution control measures to meet

the air quality emission standards, water discharge norms, solid/hazardous waste generation and disposal

20. Estimation of noise level due to operation of drilling, its associated equipments and vehicular movement & prediction and evaluation of impacts due to increase in noise levels arising out of the proposed activities on the surrounding environment. Proposed mitigation measures for noise pollution

21. Storage of chemicals at the site, proposed preventive measures for spillage and accident.

22. Environmental Management Plan 23. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

• Identification of hazards • Consequence Analysis • Risk Presentation & proposed mitigation measures for Risk Reduction • Disaster Management Plan (DMP) • Design details of Blowout Preventer (BOP) and how it works. • Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Emergency Response Plan

24. Measures to be taken for decommissioning of the rigs and projects 25. Post project closure and monitoring programme 26. Documentary proofs for Memberships of common disposal facilities, if any 27. Details of proposed occupational Health Surveillance program for the employees

and other labour. 28. Environmental Monitoring program while survey and drilling is undertaken. 29. Any issues related to land subsidence. 30. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control

measures. 31. Any litigation pending against the project and / or any direction /order passed by

any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof. 32. Public hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on

the same should be included separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart with financial budget for complying with the commitments made.

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




copy of the letter. (v) A copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an

annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.

(vi) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues in this letter. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues have been incorporated.


(viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No.J -l1013/77/2004 -IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

(ix) Status of approval of Accreditation with Quality Council of India / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (QCI/NABET) as per circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 28th June, 2010 available on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in.

(x) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs and submit the same to the Assam Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing/consultation. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The concerns emerged during the Public Consultation should be incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report and the final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.2.11 Seismic Survey and Exploratory Drilling in Oil & Gas block, AA-ONN-2004/05, at Village Duarmara, Tehsil Dumduma, District Tinsukiiya, Assam by M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division). (TOR)

The project authorities gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Offshore and Onshore oil and gas exploration, development and production projects are listed at S.N. 1(b) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level.

M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division) have proposed for the Seismic Survey and

Exploratory Drilling in Oil & Gas block, AA-0NN-2004/05 at Village Duarmara, Tehsil Dumduma, District Tinsukiiya, Assam. Only oil will be drilled. Total area of the block is 46 km. No forest land is involved. 200 million barrel oil is anticipated. The eastern side of the boundary of the block is abutting with the State boundary of Arunachal Pradesh. Otherwise, block is located in Assam. M/s EOL and GOI has signed a contract for exploration and production of oil & gas in 46 km in block, AA-ONN-2004/05. Copy of Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) signed with Govt. of Assam on 2nd May, 2008 is submitted. PAs have confirmed that no exploratory drilling sites are proposed within the reserve forests. Total cost of the project is Rs 51.00 Crores. 2% of the total cost is proposed for pollution control measures and CSR activities. No litigation / court case in

pending against the proposal.There will be 10 blocks. Only oil will be drilled. Location of AA-ONN-2004/5 block is as follows:

Coordinates of Well Location

WELL NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE

ESSAR-01 27 31 46.9388 95 46 28.6777 ESSAR-02 27 32 20.6041 95 47 10.0427 ESSAR-03 27 32 43.4833 95 48 24.1508 ESSAR-04 27 34 23.2941 95 47 41.2705 ESSAR-05 27 32 56.7488 95 48 58.1755 ESSAR-06 27 33 37.2965 95 49 20.9234 ESSAR-07 27 33 48.5774 95 50 1.7676 ESSAR-08 27 33 20.8398 95 47 37.6137 ESSAR-09 27 34 35.2669 95 48 32.8932 ESSAR-10 27 35 51.5833 95 46 53.7541

Prior to commencement of site preparation and continuation activities, initial soil

testing and sub-surface profiling will be done to determine actual soil resistance to sustain drilling rig derrick and substructure. Only explanatory work will be carried out and no commercial production is envisaged at this stage. Only site preparations, drilling, well completion and decommissioning activities will be carried out. Roads will be strengthened. Seismic surveys (2D/30) will be carried out and 12 exploratory Drilling activity will involve:

• EIA Study and Obtaining Environmental Clearance

• 2D/3D seismic data acquisition • Seismic data processing & interpretation for fixing of the well locations • Pre-drilling activities like mobilizing & rigging up • Drilling of wells • Well testing • Drill site restoration and abandonment

After drilling, top-hole section will be used with ?Casing?. After running caring, space between hole well and ?caring? will be cemented. Well designed blow out ?Preventer? will be installed to encounter well kick due to high formation presence, if encountered. The gas flowing facility will Be provided at each well location as per CPCB guidelines. Drilling rig will be truck mounted (Mobile Landing Rig) and will be completely dismantled and de-mobilized from the well site along with other equipments and machinery. Water based drilling fluid treatment system will be used.

Emissions will be generated for D.G. sets and due to burning of oil during well testing for maximum 2 days leading to SPM (10.8 kg/day), SO2 (5.1 kg/day), NOx (57.6 kg/day), HC (2.1 kg/day), CO (3 kg/day). Stacks of D.G. set will be as per CPCB guidelines. Flare stack will be minimum 10 m high to minimize impact of radiation on vegetation.

Total water requirement from local water suppliers will be 49 m3/day. The effluent will be in the form of drill cuttings and mud having pH (7.15-10.3), TSS (200-850 mg/l), COD (500-800 mg/l), BOD5 (100-150 mg/l), oil & gases (5-50 mg/l) which will be

solar evaporated at the drilling site in a lined pits. Domestic sewage will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. HDPE lined pits will be constructed at the site for the storage and disposal of drill mud (800 m3/day), drill cuttings (235 m3/day) and temporary storage and disposal of wash water. Drilling fluid (20 m3/day) will be generated. Drill cuttings will be disposed in accordance with CPCB regulations specified for on-shore oil & gas industry. Drill cuttings (consisting of shaker, sander and clay) will be non-hazardous due to use of water based drilling fluids and disposed in HDSE lined pit. Drilling mud (fluid) (containing Barite, Bentonite, Traces of heavy metals) will be evaporated in lined mud pits and disposed in approved land fill area. Water based mud will be used (non-hazardous). Waste (5-10 kg/well) Spent oil (0.3 m3/well) and used batteries will be sold to authorized recyclers/reprocessors.

Green belt will be developed. Noise will be generated during operation of rig,

D.G. sets and pumps. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets as per EPA Rules. Vibration isolators will be provided to reduce vibration and noise in all process equipments. D.G. sets (1x (90 KVA revised to 950 KVA) & 1x125 KVA) will be installed. HSD (5 KLD) will be used for drilling operation.













� Soil sample analysis at 10 locations � Base line underground and surface water quality in the vicinity of 10

km area. � Climatology & meteorology including wind speed, wind direction,

temperature, rainfall etc. � Measurement of noise levels at 10 locations in the block

14. ?Permission? for the drawl of 49 m3/day/well water from the Competent authority. Detailed water balance, wastewater generation and discharge.







• Identification of hazards • Consequence Analysis • Risk Presentation & proposed mitigation measures for Risk Reduction • Disaster Management Plan (DMP) • Design details of Blowout Preventer (BOP) and how it works. • Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Emergency Response Plan










copy of the letter. (v) A copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an


in this letter. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues have been incorporated.

(xi) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

(xii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No.J -l1013/77/2004 -IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

(xiii) Status of approval of Accreditation with Quality Council of India / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (QCI/NABET) as per circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 28th June, 2010 available on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in.

(xiv) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs and submit the same to the Assam Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing/consultation. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The concerns emerged during the Public Consultation should be incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report and the final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.2.12 Exploratory Drilling in NELP-VI Block MB-OSN-2004/2 in Mumbai Offshore Region, Maharashtra by M/s Petrogas E&P. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant NEERI; QCI S.N. 52) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Offshore and Onshore oil and gas exploration, development and production projects are listed at S.N. 1(b) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level.

M/s Petrogas E&P have proposed for the Exploratory Drilling in NELP-VI Block MB-OSN-2004/2 in Mumbai Offshore Region. Petrogas EPP LLC has signed the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the govt. of India on 23rd March, 2007 for exploration and production of Hydrocarbon in the Offshore Exploratory Block MB-OSN-2004/2 under NEPL-VI. Only oil will be explored. The Block is awarded to a consortium of GAIL, IOC, HPCL & Petrogas. Production Sharing Contract (PSC) issued with the Govt. of India for Block MB-ONS-2004/2 is submitted. Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) accorded by ONGC vide letter No. 12012/14/2007-ONG-III dated 28th May, 2007 is submitted. Petrogas is designated as operator of the Block.

The MB-OSN-2004/2 Mumbai Offshore Explanatory Block covers an area of about 741 sq. km with water depths ranging from 25-62 Meters. Many parts of the basin are intensely explored, but potential remains in several areas for small discoveries. This block is sun area. The block area is beyond 12 nautical miles (26 km) from the West Coast line. Total block area is 741 sq. km with water depth ranging from 25 m to 62 m. The block boundaries are:

A 18 39 23.00N 72 35 50.00E B 18 35 30.00N 72 21 04.99E C 18 28 30.00N 72 24 30.00E D 18 27 12.00N 72 27 15.00E E 18 22 00.00N 72 32 30.60E F 18 22 00.05N 72 41 00.00E G 18 27 00.00N 72 41 00.00E H 18 39 23.00N 72 36 52.38E A 18 39 23.00N 72 5

50.00E Based on the results available on seismic surveys and other relevant evidences,

PAs have decided to carry out drilling of 3 exploratory wells and one additional exploratory wells (subject to permission from DGH) based on requirement. EIA study has to be carried out as per Article 14 of the PSC before drilling activities are undertaken. Mumbai airport is at 70 km. Alibagh town and Kashid Village is located at 38 km and 25.5 km. No forest and wildlife is located within 10 km are being offshore project. CRZ Notification, 1991 is also not applicable being located offshore located 24 km from the coast. Total expected cost of the project will be about US $ 90 million. Total capital cost for environmental pollution control measures is earmarked Rs. 80.00 Lakhs. No litigation/court case is pending against the proposal.

Site survey and geo-hazard survey will be carried out by drilling a well. Jack up

Drilling rig position may change depending upon the survey. Drilling of exploration wells will be carried out upto 2000 m and may change depending upon the locations in the Block. Supply vessels and Helicopter will be used during drilling operations. Only rig personals will be on board. Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and HSE System will be installed.

A cantilever Jack Up Rig will be deployed for drilling. Geo hazard and geo

technical studies will be carried out to ensure safe drilling operation. Resource expectations from the Block may be in the range of 170-380 mmbbls of oil, if discovered. Barites (100 MT) and Bentonite (10 MTPD) will be used for drilling mud. In case of

abandonment of a well, guidelines laid down by the regulatory authorities (DGH) will be followed.

Gas production during testing will be flared. Approximately, 20 KLD now revised

to 30-35 KLD water will be used for personnel on board and operation. Drilling cuttings (450 m3/well) will be washed with water and disposed offshore. Sewage will be treated before discharge into sea.

The waste food will be incinerated at the rig. Waste oil from the engines will be brought to the shore or disposal as per laid down procedures. Sewage sludge will be treated on board. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets. Approximately, 3500 KW electricity will be generated from D.G. Sets. (3x1680 KW) only 2 DG sets will be used at a time. 8-10 KLD fuel will be used.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee prescribed the

following TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP:

1. Executive summary of the project. 2. Permission from the DGH for drilling of 3 exploratory wells and one

additional exploratory wells should be enclosed. 3. Details of existing and proposed activities in tabulated form

including GGSs/CTF/CPF. 4. No. of development wells for which environmental clearance is

accorded and no. of new wells proposed during expansion. Status and no. of the wells which are completed and closed.









� Soil sample analysis at 10 locations

� Base line underground and surface water quality in the vicinity of 10 km area.

� Climatology & meteorology including wind speed, wind direction, temperature, rainfall etc.

� Measurement of noise levels at 10 locations in the block

15. ?Permission? for the drawl of 30-35 KLD water from the Competent authority. Detailed water balance, wastewater generation and discharge.



the air quality emission standards, water discharge norms, solid/hazardous waste generation and disposal.



23. Environmental Management Plan. 24. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

• Identification of hazards • Consequence Analysis • Risk Presentation & proposed mitigation measures for Risk Reduction • Disaster Management Plan (DMP) • Design of Blowout Preventer (BOP) and how it works. • Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Emergency Response Plan. • Contigency plan for sudden thrust, methane explosion etc.




any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof. 33. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.



languages.


(v) A copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.


(xv) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

(xvi) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No.J -l1013/77/2004 -IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

(xvii) Status of approval of Accreditation with Quality Council of India / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (QCI/NABET) as per circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 28th June, 2010 available on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in.

(xviii) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance. Public hearing is not required as project site is located 12 nautical miles from onshore.

13.2.13 Exploration and Appraisal of Block CB-ONN-2005/5 at District Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat by M/s Omkar Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd. (ONPRL) (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant (Kadam Environment Consultants, Vadodara, Gujarat; QCI S.N. 17) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Offshore and Onshore oil and gas exploration, development and production projects are listed at S.N. 1(b) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level. PAs have informed that nearest critically polluted area is Ahmedabad with CEPI (75.28) located at 12 km east of the western boundary of the block CB-ONN-2005/5. M/s Omkar Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd. (ONPRL) have proposed for the Exploration and Appraisal of Block CB-ONN-2005/5 at District Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. M/s ONPRL designated ?Operator? of the Block has signed a

Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Govt. of India under NELP-VII on 12th December, 2008 for on shore block CB-ONN-2005/05 to drill 4 exploratory and appraisal wells in next 5-7 years. Total area to be used for drilling is 83 sq km located in Taluk Daskroi, Ahmedabad and Dehegam & Gandhinagar, District Gandhanagar, Gujarat. Nearest Railway Station is at 3 km and airport 15 km. Nearest town Dahegam is at 8 km and Ahmedabad at 12 km. No forest land is involved. Approximately, 2 acres/well land will be required during drilling. Total cost of the project is revised from Rs. 30.00 to 35.00 Crores and again to 125.00 Crores. About 3 % of the drilling cost of the wells will be the incurred as capital and recurring cost earmarked for environmental protection measures. No litigation / court case is pending against the project. PAs confirmed during presentation, no national park/wildlife sanctuary within study area. Location of the Block CB-ONN-2005/5 in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, Gujarat is will be as follows:

Points Latitude Longitude

Deg. Min. Sec. Deg. Min. Sec

A 72 42 2.07 23 5 48 B 72 42 30 23 5 48 C 72 42 8 23 5 48 D 72 44 24.706 23 5 48 E 72 44 24.706 23 6 3.634 F 72 44 59.863 23 6 3.95 G 72 46 26.73 23 6 3.95 H 72 44 5.18 23 9 2.19 I 72 46 10 23 8 57 J 72 48 4 23 6 43 K 72 48 4 23 3 19 L 72 47 43 23 3 19 M 72 47 36 23 1 4 N 72 45 58 23 1 4 O 72 46 0 23 2 20 P 72 43 50 23 2 37 Q 72 42 58 23 3 45 A 72 42 2.07 23 5 48

Seismic study with bore holes will be carried out to check the procedure of hydrocarbons and soil testing will be done for the construction of drilling platform. 10 wells (4 exploratory and 6 appraisal) with maximum depth of 5,200 m each will be drilled. Drilling equipments and construction waste will be removed after completion of drilling operations. Activities will involve:

1. Site Survey

2. Road and site construction 3. Exploratory / Appraisal Drilling Operation

4. Site Restoration and Rehabilitation.

Each drilling will require about 2 acres (0.8 ha.) land area and drilling period is about 45 days.

Emission from mobile D.G. sets and flaring of natural gas for 2-3 days, of hydrocarbons are formed, is envisaged. Flaring will last for 2-3 days. Water sprinkling

will be done on unpaved roads to reduce dust generation. Total water requirement from transportable water tube for preparation of mud during exploratory during activity will be 40-50 m3/day for each well during 45 day drilling period. About 10 m3/day wastewater will be generated from single well from drilling operation. The waste water from drilling operation will be treated in mobile ETP/ETC. The mud after recycling will be collected in HDPE lined pits and mixed with the soil and disposed off in on-site landfill in line with EPA Rules as amended vide G.S.R. 546(E) dated 30th August, 2005. No synthetic based mud will be used for drilling. Service water will be passed through oil separator to remove oil content in the effluent. Domestic sewage will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. Separate facilities for the removal of drill cuttings from drilling mud (WBM) will be part of the drilling rig and non-hazardous drilling mud (water based) and drill cuttings will be disposed off in poly-lined (HDPE) pits. All the standard safety precautionary measures will be followed to reduce accidental spillage and fire hazard of HSD. Waste oil will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors.

Green belt will be developed. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to control noise from D.G. Sets. Diesel (2-3 KLD) will be used in portable D.G. Sets (1,200 KVA)













� Soil sample analysis at 10 locations

� Base line underground and surface water quality in the vicinity of 10 km area.

� Climatology & meteorology including wind speed, wind direction, temperature, rainfall etc.

� Measurement of noise levels at 10 locations in the block

14. ?Permission? for the drawl of 40-50 m3/day/well water from the Competent authority. Detailed water balance, wastewater generation and discharge.







• Identification of hazards • Consequence Analysis • Risk Presentation & proposed mitigation measures for Risk Reduction • Disaster Management Plan (DMP) • Design details of Blowout Preventer (BOP) and mechanism of control. • Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Emergency Response Plan








(i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. (ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated.

(iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional languages.


(v) A copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.


(xix) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

(xx) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No.J -l1013/77/2004 -IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

(xxi) Status of approval of Accreditation with Quality Council of India / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (QCI/NABET) as per circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 28th June, 2010 available on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in.

(xxii) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

The Committee decided that the proponent should prepare EIA/EMP Report based on the above TORs and submit the same to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing/consultation. The EIA/EMP Report should be as per the generic structure given in Appendix-III of EIA Notification, 2006. The concerns emerged during the Public Consultation should be incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report and the final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.2.14 Expansion of Polyester Filament Yarn Unit (POY) and (FDY); 1,200 MTPM to 2,400 MTPM and Polyester Lumps and Rejected Yarn (25 MTPM to 50 MTPM) at Bolck No. 280-282, Village Nana Borsara, Taluk Mangrol, District Surat, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Polyfils. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant (Envisafe Environment Consultant,

Ahmedabad, Gujarat; QCI S.N?) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and the proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken along with the draft TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP. The project was considered for TOR in 9th EAC (Industry-2) meeting held during 10th?19th March, 2010 and TORs were awarded vide Ministry?s letter No. J-11011/103/2010-IA(II)-I dated 15th April, 2010.

The project activity is listed at S.N. 5(d) of EIA Notification, SO. No.1533 dated 14.09.06 and further amended vide SO-3067 (E) dated 01.12.09. This is a ?B? category project. However, the project was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (I-2) as per the General Condition of the said Notification as the project site is located within 10 km from the boundary of critically polluted area viz. Ankleshwar (5 km) & Panoli GIDC (3 km) Gujarat and appraised at the Central level. However, proposed unit is located in Village Nana Borsara, Taluk Mangrol, District Surat, Gujarat. Since the proposed unit is not located inside the critically polluted area, considered by the Committee at the Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Gujarat Polyfils (A Unit of Modern Insulators Ltd.) is an existing large scale unit involved in manufacturing of man made fibers namely Polyester Filament Yarn [Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) & Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY); 1,200 MTPM] and Polyester Lumps & Rejected Yarn as by-Products (25 MTPM) and have proposed for the expansion of Polyester Filament Yarn Unit (POY & FDY, 1,200 to 2,400 MTPM and Polyester Lumps and Rejected Yarn; 25 to 50 MTPM) of Man Made Fibres at Block No. 280-282, Village Nana Borsara, Tehsil Mangrol, District Surat, Gujarat. Details of products and by products after expansion will be as follows:

Production Capacity (MTPM) S. N.

Name of Products / By-products Existing Proposed

Expansion Total after Expansion

Use of Product

1. Polyester Filament Yarn (POY and FDY)

1200.0 1200.0 2400.0 Polyester Fabric manufacturing

2. Polyester Lumps and Rejected Yarn (By-product)

25.0 25.0 50.0 --

Total 1225.0 1225.0 2450.0

Environmental clearance for the existing unit was accorded by the Ministry vide letter No. J-11011/1321/20070IA(II)-I dated 6th June, 2008 and compliance report is submitted. ?Consent to Establish? for the existing plant has been accorded by the GPCB vide letter dated 6th August, 2008. Now, the unit proposed to expand the existing manufacturing activity 1,225 MTPM to 2,445 MTPM (Revised from earlier proposed 1,200 & 2,400MTPM Units) alongwith by-products 25 MTPM to 50 MTPM in the same premises. No eco-sensitive area and protected area is located within 10 km of the site. No additional land will be required for the proposed expansion. Total project area is 88,312 m2. Total project cost is revised from Rs. 2,862.00 Lakhs to Rs. 6,735 Lakhs after expansion. Total cost of the proposed expansion will be Rs. 3,873.00 Lakhs. Rs. 124.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost for pollution control measures and recurring cost per annum will be increased from Rs. 11.05 Lakhs to Rs. 15.75 Lakhs.

Polyester chips (2,410 MTPM) and Spin finish oil (50 MTPM) will be used as raw material after expansion. The main raw materials required for the manufacturing of product is Polyester Chips. Manufacturing of PFY from Polyester chips will involve no chemical reaction or charge except physical change in shape or state of Polyester chips (Polyethylne Terapthalate). The manufacturing process of the Polyester Filament Yarn (POY & FDY) involves different mechanical and engineering operation viz. Drying, Melting, Spinning. Quenching, Hot/Cold Godets & Winding etc.

Ambient air quality was monitored in April, 2010 at 4 locations within 5 km are and data submitted indicated PM10 (20-65.3 mg/Nm

3), SO2 (10-35 mg/Nm3), NOx (11.3-

67 mg/Nm3) and VOC as Ethylene Glycol (BDL) and are within the permissible limit of AAQS. No flue gas emissions will be generated by Thermic Fluid Heater as same is based on electricity. D.G. Set (2x860 KVA each) are installed and common stack is attached to both the D.G. sets having 12 m. height. HSD (80 l/day) will be used as fuel. No air pollution control measures are required due to use of HSD. Stack will be attached to both the D.G. sets having proper stack height (12 m) for the proper dispersion of pollutants into atmosphere. No additional D.G. sets will be installed. Entire manufacturing activity will be carried out in closed system. No fugitive emissions will be generated due to melting of chips in the extruder.

Total ground water requirement after proposed expansion will be enhanced from 145 to 275 m3/day. As per Central Ground Water Authority, New Delhi, the unit falls under Safe zone and is not covered under the list of critical areas published by CGWA. No wastewater will be generated from the manufacturing process. Industrial effluent (@ 11.0 m3/day) will be mainly generated from cooling blow down & regeneration of DM Plant. Since the effluent does not have any organic contamination and is alkaline in nature, the unit has provided ETP only for neutralization. The treated effluent after conforming to the prescribed standards will be utilized for gardening & plantation purpose within premises. No effluent will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted. The total industrial effluent after proposed expansion will be @ 22.0 kl/day, which will be treated in the existing ETP and the existing effluent treatment plant is adequate to handle the existing as well as proposed effluent load. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

Drums and liners will be generated as hazardous waste which will be decontaminated and reused/resold to authorized recyclers. Used oil will be reused as lubricant and also sold to authorized recyclers. Out of 88,312 sq. m, green belt will be developed in 30,000 sq. m (34%). Total power requirement will enhance from 2,500 KW to 5,000 KW and sourced from Daxin Gujarat viz Co. Ltd. (DGVCL) and used for heating four Thermic Fluid Heater (capacity ? 90 KW/each) and sourced from DGVCL (Daxin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.). DG Sets (2x860 KVA) are existing and no additional D.G. sets will be installed. The unit has also provided (4x90 KW) electrically operated thermic fluid heaters.

The Committee noted that there will not be any manufacturing of polyester chips which will be bought. There will no ?zero? discharge of effluent. The Committee categorized the project as B-2 and exempted the project from public hearing. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance:

i) The Company should provide stacks of adequate height to the D.G. Sets

alongwith acoustic enclosures for noise control as per CPCB guidelines. The DG Sets should comply with the norms notified under Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.

ii) The Company should provide the monitoring arrangement with the stack and

regular monitoring should be carried out and reports submitted to the Daman PCC, CPCB and Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

iii) Total ground water consumption and waste water generation should not

exceed 275 m3/day and 22.0 m3/day respectively. The total industrial effluent (mainly from cooling blow down & regeneration of DM Plant) after proposed expansion should be treated in the existing ETP and reused for gardening & plantation purpose within premises after achieving standards prscribed by the Daman Pollution Control Committee. The existing effluent treatment plant should be adequate to handle the existing as well as proposed effluent load. No wastewater should be discharged outside the factory premises and ?zero? discharge should be maintained.

iv) The company should construct a guard pond for treated effluent and should

carry out the water quality test by collecting the treated effluent into the guard pond before application on land. The reports should be submitted to CPCB and Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

v) The company should obtain the permission for drawl of ground water (275

m3/day) from the Competent Authority and a copy submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

vi) The project authority should obtain the membership of TSDF within three

months for disposal of solid and hazardous waste and copy of the same should be submitted to the Ministry and Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal. The company should maintain the valid membership.

vii) As proposed, green belt should be developed in 30,000 sq. m (34%) out of

88,312 sq. m. as per the CPCB guidelines to mitigate the effect of fugitive emissions.

viii) Occupational health surveillance of the workers should be done on a regular

basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act. ix) The company should make the arrangement for protection of possible fire

hazards during manufacturing process in material handling.

13.2.15 Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit-II Sy. No. 443, Neja, Taluk Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Shital Chemical Industries (Unit?II) (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 5th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 12th & 13th November, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (bulk drugs & intermediates) located outside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Shital Chemical Industries have proposed for bulk drugs manufacturing unit-II at Sy. No. 443, village Neja, taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat. It is Greenfield project. No national park/wild life sanctuary/reserve forest is located within 10 km radius of the project site. Total plot area is 29,037 m2. Total cost of the project is revised from Rs. 2.00 Crores to Rs. 4.00 Crores. Rs. 50.50 Lakhs and Rs. 11.55 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. Details of products and its production capacity are given below :

S. N. Products Quantity (MTPA)

1. Aripiprazole 60

2. Cilostozole 60

3. Doxazocine 60

4. Fexofenadine 60

5. Irbesartan 60

6. Lisinopril 60

7. Lumefentrine 60

8. Metoprolol 60

9. Nibivolol 60

10. Pantoprazol 60

11. Pioglitazone 60

12. Telmisartan 60

13. Zonisamide 60

14. Benzotrichloride 1500

15. Acetyl chloride 450

16. Benzoyl chloride 900

17. Propionyl chloride 60

18. Chloroacetyl chloride 150

19. Trimethylacetyl chloride 750

20. 4 - Fluorobenzyl chloride 60

21. 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl chloride 120

22. N - Butyryl Chloride 60

23. Isobutyryl chloride 120

24. N - Valeryl chloride 120

25. Isovaleryl chloride 120

26. 3-Chloropropionyl chloride 60

27. Isopthaloyl chloride 120

28. 4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride 60

29. 2,4- Dichloro acetophenone 240

30. 4-fluoro benzaldehyde 120

31. 2-Chloro-6-fluoro benzaldehyde

120

32. 2,6-Dichloro benzaldehyde 120

Following by products will be manufactured:

33 HCl (30 %) 5,400

34 Sodium bisulfite 600

35 Alluminum Chloride 973.4

36 Sodium bromide 351.6

37 Sodium Iodide 23.1

38 Sodium fluoride 27.3

39 Ammonium Chloride

15.2

40 m-Chlorobenzoic acid

25.5

41 Potassium Iodid 20

42 Potassium Chloride 117.3

PAs informed that only 5 products will be manufactured at a time. Total quantity

of bulk drugs and intermediates manufactured will be 5-6 MTPM and 50-60 MTPM respectively. Manufacturing process will involve mixing of raw materials with solvents, heating upto desired temperature for certain duration followed by solvent recovery, purification, drying, packing and dispatching etc.

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations during November, 2009?January, 2010 and submitted data revealed as SPM (92-140 ug/m3), RSPM (22.3-43.7 ug/m3), PM10 (55.3-90.7 ug/m

3), PM2.5 (25.3-60.7 ug/m3), SO2 (6.7-13.6 ug/m

3) and NOx (12.1-24.0 ug/m

3) which are within the permissible limit. Incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated to be SPM (2.68 ug/m3), SO2 (4.6 ug/m

3) and NOx (1.64 ug/m

3). Multi-cyclone will be provided to biofuel/lignite fire boiler and thermic fluid heater to control particulate matter and waste gases will be discharged into atmosphere through stack (30 m). Stack (5 m) will be provided to DG sets (2 x 125 KVA). HCl/Chlorine and HCl/SO2 gases will be scrubbed in the three stage scrubbers to control HCl within 20 mg/Nm3, Cl2 within 9 mg/Nm

3 and SO2 within 40 mg/Nm3. The

vents of the reactors will be connected to chilled water condenser system. The recovered solvent will be reused.

Total ground water requirement will be 85.50 m3/day. Total wastewater generation is 27 m3/day. Industrial wastewater will be treated in ETP comprising primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facility. Treated wastewater will be discharged to CETP, ECIL for further treatment after meeting inlet norms of CETP. Domestic effluent (2 m3/day) will be disposed through septic tank and soak pit. A copy of membership of

CETP for disposal of treated effluent issued by M/s EICL vide letter dated 12th April, 2010 is submitted.

Distillation residue (300 MTPA) will be sent to CHWI for Incineration at NECL, Nandesari. ETP Sludge (750 MTPA) will be sent to TSDF, NECL, Nandesari. Fly ash (600 MTPA) will be sold to brick manufacturers. Waste oil (100 LPA) and discarded bags/ containers/drums (10,000 Nos./year) will be sold to authorized dealers. HCl 30% (5,400 MTPA), Sodium bi-sulfite (600 MTPA), Alluminium Chloride (973.4 MTPA), Sodium Chloride (351.6 MTPA), Sodium Iodide (23.1 MTPA), Sodium Fluoride (27.3 MTPA), Ammonium Chloride (15.2 MTPA), m-Chlorobenzoic acid (25.5 MTPA), Potassium iodide (20 MTPA) and Potassium Chloride (117.3 MTPA) will be sold to actual users/vendors. A hazardous waste storage room measuring 25 m2 having impervious RCC flooring and leachate collection pit will be provided. A copy of membership of SETP for disposal of treated effluent issued by M/s EICL vide letter dated 12th April, 2010 is submitted. A copy of membership of TSDF for disposal of solid waste issued by M/s EICL vide letter dated 28th April, 2010 is submitted.

Green belt will be developed in 9,582.2 m2 out of total land 29,037 m2. Power requirement from M.G.V.C.L. will be 250 KVA. D. G. set (125 KVA) will be installed for emergency power back up. Fuel for boiler and thermic fluid heater will be lignite / bio-fuel (17 MTPD). Fuel for DG set will be diesel (100 LPD). PAs informed to the Committee that gas is available in the area but not provided to the PAs and can?t switch over to gas.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board on 8th June, 2010. The issues raised included environmental compliance, wastewater disposal, local employment, green belt, implementation of pollution abatement programme etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After deliberations, the Committee desired submission of following information :

1. Total capacity of the plant. 2. Maximum quantity of drugs and intermediates to be manufactured at a time. 3. Maximum bulk storage of drugs and intermediates. 4. Maximum storage capacity of incompatible chemicals. 5. List of solvents to be used in manufacturing. 6. Risk assessment of hazardous chemicals for handling, storage, transportation,

transferring into process etc for worst scenario. 7. Comprehensive risk assessment plan and proposed mitigation measures. 8. Inlet efficiency of the scrubbers and secondary scrubbers 9. Details of the solvents to be used in the process and solvent recovery plan. 10. A note on handling of Benzene alongwith transfer system. 11. Cumulative impact on the agriculture and water table due to drawl of ground

water. An hydrological study should be carried out. 12. A detailed note on occupational health system including medical facilities at the

site, nearby, provision of Doctor (occupational health expert), frequency of visit and maintenance of records etc.

13. List of mishappening/accidents happened during last 15 years.

The Committee observed that following 3 projects belong to one project proponent out of which one is green field (new, non-operating) and two expansion projects (operating) and are of similar type:

1. Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit-II Sy. No. 443, Neja, Taluk Khambhat, District

Anand, Gujarat by M/s Shital Chemical Industries (EC).

2. Expansion of Chemicals Manufacturing Unit-1 at Sy. No. 194/1, Vaduchi Mata Road, Village Sokhada, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Shital Chemicals Industries (Unit-I) (EC)

3. Expansion of Chemical Manufacturing Unit at Sy. No. 293, Village Lunej, Taluka-Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Halogen Petrochem Corporation. (EC)

The Committee decided that a sub-committee comprising of Shri R.K. Garg, Vice

chairman, Dr. B. Sengupta, Member and a representative of the Ministry will visit all the 3 plants (one non-operating and two operating) to assess the existing pollution control measures adopted in the existing plant in operaing plants and suggest additional pollution control measures to be adopted during proposed expansion, if any.

The proposal is deferred till the site inspection report is submitted and pollution control measures will be discussed after the site visit in presence of PAs.

13.2.16 Expansion of Bulk Drug Manufacturing Unit (135 to 9,635 TPA) and Captive Power Plant (8 MW) at Free Enterprise Zone, Derabassi, District Mohali, Punjab, by M/s Kudos Chemie Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the

salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) considered during the 72nd Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 8th-20th September, 2007 and awarded on 7th December, 2007 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Bulk Drug Units outside the notified industrial area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level. General condition is applicable as project is located at 3 Km from interstate boundary. The proposal was considered for ?TORs? in 72nd EAC(2) meeting held during 8th-20th September, 2007 and awarded on 7th December, 2007. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Kudos Chemie Ltd. have proposed for the Expansion of Bulk Drug Manufacturing Unit (135 to 9,635 TPA) and Captive Power Plant (8 MW) at Free Enterprise Zone, Derabassi, District Mohali, Punjab. During presentation, PAs informed that CPP (8 MW) will be installed with additional cost Rs. 40.00 Crores. Proposed project is located at 3 Km from interstate boundary. PAs have informed that land requirement is enhanced from 25 acres to 75 acres due to purchase of 50 acre more land. PAs have confirmed that total cost of the project is Rs 126.20 Crores for the proposed expnasion. Rs. 1,550.00 Lakhs and Rs. 400.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Following will be manufactured:

S.N. Item Name Present

Capacity (TPA) Expansion

Planned (TPA) Total Capacity after expansion (TPA)

1. Caffeine 35 6,000 6,035 2. Theophylline 100 2,500 2,600 3. Aminophylline 400 400 4. Etophylline 500 500 5. Theobromine 200 200

TOTAL 135 9,600 9,735

Liquor Ammonia, Acetic Acid, Sodium Sulphate and mixed salts will be generated as by products. Raw materials required to manufacture above mentioned drugs, material balance of all the drugs and manufacturing details of all the products are submitted. Ambient air quality is monitored for SPM (198-346 mg/m3), RPM (118-220 mg/m3), SO2 (10.8-18.6 mg/m3), NOx (19.4-33 mg/m3), CO (115-140 mg/m3) and are within the limit except RPM. Ammonia gas (by product), HCN gas (recycle), Chloroform vapors and NOx (recycle) will be generated. Absorbers will be provided to absorb these gases. Flue gas from boiler and D.G. sets generated will be trapped in Multiple cyclone separator and stack (32 m to 20 m). ESP will be installed in the proposed power plant to trap particulate matter. Scrubber will be provided to absorb NH3, HCN & NOx emissions. NH3 will be absorbed in water whereas HCN & NOx in Sodium hydroxide (10-19%) solution. Ammonia gas will be sold as a by product whereas Sodium cyanide and sodium nitrite will be recycled in the process as an input vent. Solvent MIBK/Chloroform will be condensed in condenser with chilled water and brine water in circulation to eliminate solvent vapors. No incinerator will be installed since no incineration is required.

Total ground water requirement from bore wells will be enhanced from 490

m3/day to 615 m3/day after expansion. Total effluent generation will be 444 m3/day. 38.85 m3/day low TDS effluent will be generated having inorganic salts only. Therefore, entire effluent will be segregated into high TDS and low TDS streams. Salt from high TDS effluent will be recovered in Salt Recovery Plant (SRP) with the help of Multiple Effect Evaporators (MEE). The condensate will be recycled in cooling towers. Low TDS stream will be treated in Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). BOD & COD will be maintained within limit with the help of activated sludge (Biomass treatment) and treated waste water will be used for irrigation. Service water will be passed through oil separator to remove oil content in the effluent. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. Treated effluent will be used for horticulture and gardening inside the premises. No effluent will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

No organic sludge will be generated. Iron oxide waste will be given to cement industries. PAs informed during presentation that recovery plant will installed for the activation of spent carbon. After re-activation the carbon will be reused in the process. The company has developed in-house process for re-activation of spent carbon and setting up of recovery plant for the same. Ash from boiler (350 MTPM) will be generated. Any other hazardous waste will be disposed off in TSDF at Nimbua. Membership to TSDF is yet to be obtained. Waste oil and used batteries will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors.

PAs calrified that green belt is developed in 6 acres and earmarked another 4

acres of land for green belt, however, the Committee insisted to develop green belt in 33 % area. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets. Power (2500 KW) from Punjab State Electricity Board will be required. PAs have informed that they have placed an order for installation of Co-generation Plant (8 MW) and will be commissioned by end 2011 for which permission will be obtained from PPCB before commissioning of plant. D.G. set will be installed for emergency. Rice/husk based boiler will be installed. HSD (2500l/day) will be used in D.G. sets.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Punjab Pollution Control Board on 12th March, 2010. The issues raised included solid waste disposal, employment, vehicular traffic, health, waste water discharge, awareness programme for the workers, green belt development, ground water tank, fly ash utilization etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report inadequate to deal with the bulk drug unit proposed and desired that a sub-committee of EAC(I-2) comprising of Shri R.K. Garg, Vice Chairman, Dr. G. K. Pandey, Member, a representative from the Regional Office of the MoEF at Chandigarh and Ministry should visit the unit to assess the pollution control measures being adopted in the existing plant and suggest additional pollution control measures to be adopted in the proposed expansion plant, if any. Following information should also be incorporated the fin the final EIA/EMP report :

1. One month baseline data for all the components including PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, HCN, NH3 as per the guidelines for the month of the October, 2010.

2. Commitment for on-line monitoring of HCN. 3. Stack emissions data for the HCN from the existing unit. 4. Ground water analysis report within 5 km radius at 10 locations. 5. Noise level monitoring inside the premises. 6. A note on follow up of International Cyanide Management Code. 7. Comprehensive and Quantitative Risk Assessment covering risks due to

transportation, storage of chemicals, solvents. 8. Risk assessment of hazardous chemical for storage, transportation, handling etc.

Cyanide emission from Cyanide column. 9. A note on existing safety arrangements and proposed during expansion, training

to workers alongwith the history of accidents and measures adopted to take care of accidents etc.

Besides, final EIA/EMP should include a copy of the ?TORs awarded, Point-wise

compliance to TORs, Public hearing report and Point-wise clarifications given to public alongwith commitments made, if any.

The proposal is deferred till the site inspection report is submitted and pollution control measures will be discussed after site visit in presence of PAs.

13.2.17 Bulk Drugs & Intermediates Manufacturing Unit (100 MTPA) at Sy. No. 57, 58, 69 and 70, Raichur Growth Centre, District Raichur, Karnataka by M/s Vibrant Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant (SV Enviro Labs & Consultants, A.P.; QCI S.N. 102) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (bulk drugs & intermediates) located inside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?B? and should have been appraised at State level. However, due to location of the project within 10 km of the interstate boundary and applicability of general condition, proposal is appraised at central level. Raichur is listed at S. N. 53 of Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) under severely polluted area as per Ministry OM dated 13th January, 2010. The CEPI score for Raichur is 68.77. In this regard, Ministry vide letter dated 12th February, 2010 has asked to the project proponent to submit written comments of state pollution control board in respect of pollution load in terms of ambient air quality/water quality or solid waste/hazardous waste management. Further, PAs vide letter dated 29th April, 2010 have submitted the comments letter from State Pollution Control Board indicating water pollution & air pollution control measures and hazardous waste management to be adopted. M/s Vibrant Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for setting up of Bulk Drugs & Intermediates Manufacturing Unit (100 MTPA) at Sy. No. 57, 58, 69 and 70 Raichur Growth Centre, District Raichur, Karnataka. A copy of allotment of land in Raichur Growth Centre Industrial Area issued by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board vide letter no. KIADB DDO/GLB/RGC/429/2008-09 dated 11th July 2008 is submitted. Total plot area is 2.0 acres (8942.4 m2). Interstate boundary is located within 10 km. Total project cost is revised from Rs. 2.877 Crores to Rs. 2.96 Crores. Rs. 60.00 Lakhs and Rs. 5.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. PAs have confirmed that no national park/wildlife sanctuary/reserve forest is located within 10 km. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of the products and its manufacturing capacity are given below:

S. N. Name of the product Production (MTPM)

1 Amlodipine Besylate 0.50 2 Aripiprazole 0.50 3 Atrovastain calcium 1.0 4 Carvedilol 1.0 5 Clopidogrel bisulphate 1.0 6 Gemcitabine Hydrochloride 0.10 7 Itraconazole 0.50 8 Lamotrigine 0.50 9 Montelokast Sodium 0.40 10 Olmesertan 0.50 11 Pantoprazole Sodium 0.40 12 Quitiapine fumarate 0.60 13 Terbinafine Hydrochloride 0.50 14 Tramadol 0.90

Total 8.40

Toluene, Methanol, Acetone, Piperazine, Methylene dichloride, Ethyl acetate, Cyclohexane, n-Hexane, Iso propyl alcohol, Acetonitrile and Tetrahedrafuran will be used as solvents. Manufacturing process will include reaction between chemicals in presence of solvent in a reactor followed by filtration and centrifugation.

Stack emission will be controlled by providing cyclone separator. Stack (32 m) will be provided to coal/husk based boiler to discharge flue gas into atmosphere. Scrubbing system will be installed to control process emissions. Distillation column/dedicated reactors with condensers will be installed for effective recovery of solvents. Sub-coolers for chilled brine circulation will be installed to effectively reduce the solvent evaporation losses into the atmoshphere. All solvent storage tanks will be connected with vent condensers.

Total water requirement from KIADB will be 70 m3/day. Wastewater generation

will be 33.80 m3/day. Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) consisting of Screen & Grit Chamber, Oil & Grease trap, Neutralization Tank, Multiple Evaporation System and sludge drying bed will be installed to treat wastewater. Part of treated effluent will be recycled and used for the process. Part of treated effluent will be sent to multiple effect evaporator for final treatment. Fly ash will be sold to brick manufacturers. Coal ash yard will be constructed. Process organic waste, inorganic waste, Inorganic salt from MEE system and ETP sludge will be disposed to TSDF. A copy of membership certificate No. KWMP/DBSPT/HZW/314 dated 08th June, 2010 issued M/s Karnataka Waste Management Project for disposal of hazardous waste in TSDF is submitted. Hazardous material will be stored in drums on an elevated platform, provided with leachate collection pits. Green belt will be developed 1.0 acre (50%) out of 2.0 acres land. Power requirement from state electricity board will be 200 KVA. A DG set (200 KVA/150 KVA) will be installed for power backup. Husk (300 MTPM) and HSD (40 LPD) will be used as fuel.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) prescribed following Terms of reference for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground 4. Regulatory framework 5. Recommendations of the Karnataka Pollution Control Board regarding issue of

environment clearance to the project. 6. A map indicating location of the projrct and distance from severely polluted area 7. A copy of notification issued by the Govt. of Karnataka indicating location of the

project in Raichur Growth Centre, a notified industrial area. 8. Project location and plant layout. 9. Infrastructure facilities including power sources. 10. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for

environmental pollution control measures.

11. Project site location along with site map of 10 km area and site details providing various industries, surface water bodies, forests etc.

12. Present land use based on satellite imagery for the study area of 10 km radius. Location of National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 10 km radius of the project.

13. Details of the total land and break-up of the land use for green belt and other uses.

14. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary.

15. All the environment clearances accorded by the Ministry, Consent to Establish and Operate and point-wise compliance to the specific and general conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance and Consent to Establish and Operate for all the existing plants.

16. List of products alongwith the production capacities and list of solvents and its recovery plan.

17. Detailed list of raw material required and source, mode of storage and transportation.

18. Manufacturing process details alongwith the chemical reactions. 19. Air pollution control measures proposed for the effective control of gaseous

emissions within permissible limits. 20. Design details of ETP, incinerator, if any alngwith control of Dioxin & Furan,

boiler, scrubbers/bag filters etc. 21. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan 22. Ambient air quality at 6 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial coverage

from project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction. 23. Ambient air quality modelling for plant. 24. Action plan to control ambient air quality as per NAAQES Standards notified by

the Ministry on 16th September, 2009. 25. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative

humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall and AAQ data (except monsoon) for PM10, SO2, NOx including HC and VOCs should be collected. The monitoring stations should take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. Data for water and noise monitoring should also be included.


27. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features.

28. ?Permission? for the drawl of 70 m3/day water from KIADB from the the concerned authority. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged. Action plan for ?Zero Discharge? of effluent as proposed should be included.

29. Ground water monitoring minimum at 6 locations should be carried out. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area and ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic).

30. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste calorific value of hazardous waste and detailed characteristic of the hazardous waste. Action plan for the disposal of fly ash generated from boiler should be included.

31. Precautions to be taken during storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals should be clearly mentioned and incorporated.

32. Details of landfill alongwith design details as per CPCB guidelines. Location of secured land fill/TSDF.

33. Authorization/Membership for the disposal of liquid effluent in CETP and solid/hazardous waste in TSDF.

34. Ground water monitoring around the project site as well as around land fill site 35. Risk assessment for storage, transporation, handling of chemicals/solvents and

phosgenes. Action plan for handling & safety system, whenever any cyanide is involved in process.

36. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 37. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be included to


38. Occupational health of the workers needs elaboration including evaluation of noise, heat, illumination, dust, any other chemicals, metals being suspected in environment and going into body of workers either through inhalation, ingestion or through skin absorption and steps taken to avoid musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD), backache, pain in minor and major joints, fatigue etc. Occupational hazards specific pre-placement and periodical monitoring should be carried out.

39. Socio-economic development activities should be in place. 40. Note on compliance to the recommendations mentioned in the CREP guidelines. 41. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details



43. Name and location of the TSDF alongwith membership should be incorporated. 44. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control

measures. 45. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by



47. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs. The following general points should be noted:

i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional

languages. iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a

copy of the letter. v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an

annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. vi) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues

in this letter. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report.

vii) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (OCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

ix) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

It was decided that ?TORs? prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee

(Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The Committee (Industry-2) also noted that no public hearing/consultation is required due to project being located in notified Raichur growth centre as per Section (iii), Stage (3), Para (i)(b) of EIA Notification, 2006. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.2.18 Grain based Distillery (RS/ENA/Ethanol/IA, 60 KLPD) Unit and Captive Power Plant (2.0 MW) at Village Jekkepally, Hemlet of Bennur, Mandal Yalal, District Rangareddy, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Radical Bio-Organics Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 9th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 18th-19th March, 2010 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All cane juice/non-molasses based distillery (>30 KLD) are listed at S.N. 5(g) (ii) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Radical Bio-Organics Limited have proposed for grain based distillery (RS/ENA/Ethanol/IA, 60 KLPD) unit and captive power plant (2.0 MW) at Sy. No. 36, 38, 41 & 43, Village Jekkepally, Hemlet of Bennur, Mandal Yalal, District Rangareddy, Andhra Pradesh. Total plot area is revised from 26.0 acres to 27.28 acres. Total project cost is revised from Rs. 56.59 Crores to Rs. 62.12 Crores. No national park/wildlife sanctuary/biosphere reserves are located within 10 km. Kagna River is located at 2.0 Km. Jekkeepalle RF, Tirmalapur RF, Appaipalle RF, Jutpalle RF, Kamlapur RF, Antaram R F, Timmiapalle RF are located within 10 km. No litigation/court case is pending against the project.

Grains (160 TPD), Indian coal (100 TPD) /Biomass (150 TPD) will be used as raw materials. RS/ENA/Ethanol/IA production will involve the extraction and saccharfication of starches and their conversion into alcohol by fermentation process,

which will include various processes such as grain milling, cooking, fermentation and distillation. The process of converting to alcohol is by the batch fermentation process. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations during December ? February, 2010 and submitted data indicated as PM2.5 g/mµ(12.9-19.5

3), PM10 (22.8-33.6 ug/m3), SO2 (6.1-8.4 u/m

3) and NOx (7.0-9.4 ug/m3). Incremental concentration due

to proposed project was estimated to be PM10 g/mµ(0.7 3), SO2 g/mµ(6.6

3) and NOx (0.07 g/mµ3). Bag filter alongwith stack (43 m) will be provided to boiler (25 TPH) to control PM2.5 emissions within 50 mg/M

3. All material transfer points will be provided with dust extraction system with bag filter. Raw material unloading areas will be provided with dust suppression system. Carbon dioxide produced during fermentation will be recovered by means of scrubbing arrangement and recovered CO2 (45.6 TPD) will be supplied to soft drink manufacturers in cylinders.

Total water requirement from River Kagna will be 1200 m3/day but Committee asked to restrict to 800 m3/day. Total wastewater generation will be 466 m3/day. The spent wash generation will be restricted to 6Kl/Kl of spirit production. Spent wash (360 m3/day) will be treated in ETP. ?Zero? discharge will be maintained in the unit. The spent wash will be centrifuged in decanter to form wet cake (30% solids W/W) and thin slop which will be treated in Multiple Effect Evaporator to concentrate the solids. The concentrated thin slop will be mixed with wet cake which will be either sold as cattle feed directly or dried to concentrate the solids to 90% to produced DDGS. Spent wash storage lagoon of storage capacity of 3 days with impervious HDPE lining will be provided as per CPCB guidelines. The boiler blow down & DM Plant regeneration water will be treated in a neutralization tank and after treatment will be mixed with CT blow down and stored in holding tank. Treated effluent will be utilized for dust suppression, ash conditioning and green belt after ensuring compliance with APPCB norms. Rain water harvesting structure will be created.

Ash (45 TPD) will be used as manure/given to brick manufacturers. DDGS (40 TPD) will be sold as cattle feed.

Green belt to be developed is revised from 8.7 acres to 9.1 acres out of total land 27.28 acres. Boiler (25 TPH) will be installed to meet the steam requirement and generate 2 MW electricity. Coal/ rice husk will be as fuel in boiler.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board on 7th July, 2010. The issues raised included air pollution, water pollution, foul smell, local employment, water supply to villagers, water recycling, water harvesting, ash handling etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

1. Prior permission from the State Forest Department regarding likely impact of the proposed plant on the surrounding reserve forests viz. Jekkeepalle RF, Tirmalapur RF, Appaipalle RF, Jutpalle RF, Kamlapur RF, Antaram R F, Timmiapalle RF located within 10 km. Measures should be taken to prevent impact of particulate emissions / fugitive emissions, if any from the proposed

plant on the surrounding reserve forests Further, Conservation Plan for the conservation of wild fauna in consultation with the State Forest Department shall be prepared and implemented.

2. Bag filter alongwith adequate stack height should be provided to boiler (25 TPH) to control PM2.5 emissions within 50 mg/Nm

3 or limit prescribed by the APPPCB, which ever is more stringent.

3. As proposed, Carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during fermentation will be recovered by means of scrubbing arrangement and recovered CO2 should be supplied to soft drink manufacturers for further use.

4. Total water requirement from River Kagna should not exceed 800 m3/day and prior permission should be obtained fromconcerned authority/agency. No ground water should be used.

5. Total wastewater generation should not exceed 466 m3/day. No process water should be discharged outside the premises and ?zero discharge? should be strictly adopted.

6. The spent wash generation should be restricted to 6Kl/Kl of spirit production. Spent wash (360 m3/day) should be centrifuged in decanter to form wet cake (30% solids W/W) and thin slop which should be treated in Multiple Effect Evaporator to concentrate the solids. The concentrated thin slop should be mixed with wet cake which should be either sold as cattle feed directly or dried to concentrate the solids to 90% to produced DDGS.

7. Storage capacity of spent wash lagoon should not exceed 3 days and lagoon should be provided with impervious HDPE lining as per CPCB guidelines. Ground water monitoring of wells/peizometers should be done accordance with CPCB guidelines.

8. Fly ash and bottom ash should be utilized as per fly ash Notification., 1999 and subsequent amendments issued time to time. DDGS should be used as cattle feed.

9. Green belt should be developed in 9.1 acres (33 %) out of total land 27.28 acres.

13.3 Reconsideration :

13.3.1 Expansion of Hard Carbon Black (225 TPD to 365 TPD) and Co-Generation Power Plant (16 MW to 22 MW) at Village Koka, Taluka Mundra, District Kuchchh, Gujarat by M/s Philips Carbon Black Limited (EC)

Proposal of M/s Philips Carbon Black Limited for the expansion of Hard Carbon

Black (225 TPD to 365 TPD) and Co-generation Plant (16 MW to 22 MW) at Village Mokoka,Taluka Mundrai, District Kuchchh, Gujarat was considered and discussed in the 10th Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) meeting held during 29th?30th April, 2010. After deliberation, the EAC(I-2) desired additional information as well as recommended for site visit by the following Members:

1. Shri M.B. Lal, Chairman 2. Shri S.K. Hazra, Member

3. Representative of the MoEF As per recommendation of the Committee, Shri M.B. Lal, Chairman; Dr. R.K.

Garg, Vice Chairman (in place of Shri S.K. Hazra being abroad) and Dr. P.B. Rastogi, Member Secretary visited the project site on 4th August, 2010. Following is the list of participants:

(A) From M/s Philips Carbon Black Ltd.:

i) Sh/Shri Ashok Goyal, Managing Director ii) S.K. Lall, General Manager iii) Anshuman Chaudhury, Manager (Project) iv) Rushi Shah v) Sudipto Ghosh vi) K. Bose vii) P. Jain

(B) Consultant:

i) Shri Mahendra Sadoriya, San Enviro Vadodara, Gujarat. (C) Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) :

i) Sh/Shri M.B. Lal, Chairman ii) R.K. Garg, Vice Chairman

(D) Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi :

i) Dr. P.B. Rastogi, Member Secretary

Project Proponent before initial site visit, briefed about the process details; raw materials & storage; emissions from different sources and APCS installed; source of water, treatment methods and recycle/reuse; solid/hazardous waste generation, management & disposal; green belt development, occupational health etc. The Committee visited water storage area, feed stock storage area, waste heat recovery power plant, process & manufacturing plant of Carbon Black, packaging plant, effluent treatment plant (ETP) sludge storage area, green belt etc. PAs informed the Committee that existing Carbon Black plant (225 TPD) and WHRB plant (16 MW) was accorded environmental clearance on 19th August, 2008 and has produced Carbon Black upto 165 TPD only. It is informed that they are awaiting approval from different Companies for the quality and type of the products desired by them before achieving final production capacity. It is observed that no work related to

expansion project is started so far. PAs confirmed that no court case is in pending against them. In the existing plant, feed stock (liquid hydrocarbon of petroleum & coal tar) is cracked in reactors (4 Nos.) in air-deficient atmosphere under controlled conditions and transformed into Carbon Black which is passed through bag filters to separate solid (Carbon Black) from gas (to be used in WHRB to run steam turbine generator to generate power). Before going to the bag filters, the gas containing Carbon Black is passed through an air precipitator and a pre-heater to recover useful heat energy. After expansion, total water requirement will be 1200 m3/day and sourced from GWIL of Narmada Canal. Reverse Osmosis & De-mineralization Plant are existing. All the treated effluent is recycled/reused in the process, dust suppression and green belt leading to ?Zero? discharge. No effluent is discharged outside the premises. ETP sludge is dried, temporarily, stored in the cemented disposal pit and sent to TSDF site from time to time. PAs informed that approximately 10,000 trees have been planted.

PAs informed that similar process line for manufacturing Carbon Black and another WHRB based plant (6 MW) will be installed. It was also informed that the average Sulphur content in the feed stock is about 2.5% and about 40% of this is released to the environment through stack of 65 m as SO2. Overall house keeping was found to be satisfactory except in packaging area where more ventilation is required to reduce fugitive emission in the work zone environment. PAs also informed that no fire explosion or any other accident is reported so far in any of the Carbon Black Plants operated by them. No information is available to PAs in this regard from the worldwide sources also.

After deliberations, discussion and site visit, the Sub-Committee recommended following specific conditions for incorporation in the environment clearance while considering proposal for environment clearance:

i) ?Sulphur? content in the feed stock should not exceed 3% as per the CPCB norms.

ii) Continuous monitoring and recording facilities to monitor particulate matter,

SO2 and CO should be installed and should be on-line whenever plant is in operation.

iii) Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) should be monitored in fugitive dust

emission area particularly in Packaging Plant. Data should be properly monitored, recorded, and submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

iv) Industrial exhaust and proper ventilation should be provided in packaging plant

area. v) All the workers involved in packing of Carbon Black in Packaging Plant area

should use (PPE) instead of cloth (being presently used) and masks to avoid direct exposure to Carbon Black dust.

vi) All the workers should be regularly monitored for occupational health for relevant parameters and records maintained.

vii) Total water requirement after expansion should not exceed 1200 m3/day. Air

cooled condenser should be provided to reduce fresh water consumption even for expansion. Steps should be identified to conserve water and measures adopted for minimizing the same. Further efforts should be made to minimize water consumption.

viii) No treated process effluent should be discharged outside the premises and

?Zero? discharge should be ensured. ix) All the solid/hazardous waste including ETP sludge and waste oil should

properly stored at the site as per CPCB guideline and disposed off to nearby authorized TSDF and recycler/re-processors respectively.

x) Proper and valid authorization and membership should be obtained from the

concerned authorities for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste and a copy submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

xi) Proper house keeping should be maintained and no spillage of Carbon Black

should be permitted. Preventive measures should be taken to avoid and prevent any accidental release of Carbon Black to the environment.

xii) As proposed, green belt should be developed in 30 acres out of total 62 acres. xiii) Possibilities should be explored to make use of coal tar available from coal

gasification plants. xiv) Proper energy conservation measures should be adopted and a report

submitted to the Ministry and it?s Regional Office at Bhopal. xv) A proper occupational health monitoring system should be implemented for all

personnel / workers in the plant / laboratory and other areas which may have an impact on their health.

xvi) All the recommendations/standards mentioned in the CPCB guidelines for the

Carbon Black manufacturers should be implemented.

The Committee (I-2) discussed the site visit report submitted by the sub-committee and its recommendations in the meeting. The committee accepted recommendations of the sub-committee in toto and recommended proposal for consideration for the environmental clearance.

13.3.2 Expansion of Dye & Dye Intermediates Unit (60 MTPM to 2355 MTPM) and Power Plant (5 MW) at Sy. no. 637, Village Kalamsar, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Cambay Chem Limited (EC)

Proposal of M/s Cambay Chem Ltd. for the Expansion of Dye & Dye Intermediate Unit (60 MTPM to 2355 MTPM) and installation of Power Plant (5 MW) at Sy. No.637,Village Kalamsar, Taluka Khambat, District Anand, Gujarat was considered and discussed for ?TORs? in 85th EAC (Industry-2) meeting held during 23rd?25th September, 2008 and for environment clearance in 10th EAC (Industry-2) meeting held during 25th-26th April, 2010 and Committee desired additional information. The proposal was reconsidered in 12th EAC(Industry-2) meeting held during 15th?16th July, 2010 and recommended for site visit by the Sub-Committee comprising of Shri R. K. Garg, Vice Chairman; Shri S.K. Hazra, Member and Representative of the MoEF due to unsatisfactory information. As per recommendation of the Committee, Shri R.K. Garg, Vice Chairman, Dr. G.K. Pandey, Member and Dr. P.B. Rastogi, Member Secretary visited the site on 6th August, 2010. Shri S.K. Hazra, being abroad could not join the site visit. Following is the list of participants: (A) From M/s Cambay Chem Ltd:

i) Sh/Shri Radhey Shyam Agarwal - Chairman ii) Rohan R. Agarwal - Managing Director iii) Mahendra A. Kavadia - Production Manager iv) Jaybal - Manager (EHI) v) Ajay Agarwal - Director vi) Bhikubhai Patel - Manager (Admn.)

(B) Consultant:

i) Naitik Shah - Environment Consultant (C) From EAC (Industry-2)

i) Dr. R.K. Garg - Vice Chairman ii) Shri G.K. Pandey - Member

(D) From MoEF, New Delhi:

i) Dr. P.B. Rastogi - Member Secretary

The Sub-Committee visited the existing process unit, which was under shut down since July, 2009. PAs didn?t inform about closure of the factory before site visit. It was observed that existing unit is in very bad shape as evidenced by poor house keeping, rusted reaction vessels, pipes, motors, transfer tanks, broken walls and roofs etc. It was felt that no further processing in the existing unit should be allowed to avoid untoward incident in future and virtually existing unit needs to be scrapped, specially in view of handling of highly toxic materials/chemicals. The Sub-Committee also visited DASA & DASDA units, incinerator site, solid waste disposal site and effluent treatment plant (ETP).

It was observed that incinerator which had only a single chamber, is now being modified to double-chambered as per CPCB guidelines under direction of GPCB. Dr.Garg, VC of EAC noticed that there is provision to feed the waste material to be incinerated from the top of the incinerator, which is not correct as the volatile material in the wastes will get evaporated without proper burning and opined that the feeding point of wastes need to be modified (Bottom feeding ). Also, the so called scrubber provided in the incinirator was basically working as a ventury and as such needs to be changed/

modified/retrofitted. It was informed that about 1 ton per month ash comes out of incinerator and the same is sent to TSDF located in Vatava. No effluent discharge could be seen due to project being under shut down. Solid waste in the form of Gypsum (ETP) sludge and Iron sludge is stored in cemented pit and supplied to cement plants as evidenced by the documentary proofs shown from M/s Ambuja Cement, M/s Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. M/s Siddhi Cement Ltd. Hazardous wastes are sent to TSDF viz. M/s Green Environment Co-op. Society, Vatva, Ahmedabad. ?No Objection Certificate? for the existing unit from GPCB is obtained vide letter dt. 25th April, 2006. A few workers were also called to assess their experience in the existing unit and if they experienced any occupation related health problem. The workers informed that they are regularly checked by a part time Doctor and six monthly medical examination for blood, lung function test, nails etc. but have not found any occupation related disease. All the workers who were present before the sub-committee had worked in the plant for about 2-3 years only and as such their exposure period was quite less to contract any occupational disease.

PAs informed that adequate pollution control measures like ESP to CPP, bag filters, scrubber (acid/alkali) with packed colours and stacks of adequate height, cyclone separators etc. will be provided to reaction vessels in the proposed plant which was seen under construction. Besides, solvent recovery plant and chilled brine circulation system will be provided to condense for solvent vapors and reduce solvent losses. Out of 1,520 m3/day ground water requirement, 1008 m3/day effluent will be generated. Low volume high COD/TDS wastewater will be concentrated in multi-effect evaporator (MEE) followed by incinerator to achieve ?Zero? discharge. However, high volume x low COD/TDS effluent will be treated in ETP and discharged to Gulf of Cambay (10 km away) through an underground pipeline after treatment. After expansion, Gypsum and Iron sludge will be sold to Cement manufacturers. Glaubers salt and R-salt will be reused in H-acid and dye/dye intermediate manufacturing process or sold to other dye manufacturers. Ammonium Carbonates, spent sulphenilic acid, HCL etc. will be sold to other units. Spent acetic acid and spent wash will be used in H-acid manufacturing units. Scrubber residue, incinerated ash and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF.

After having discussions and deliberations with the project proponent, the Sub-Committee recommended following specific condition for stipulation while considering the proposal for environmental clearance.

i) No further manufacturing or processing should be carried out in the existing plant after proposed expansion. A written commitment should be submitted by the project proponent in this regard.

ii) Adequate air pollution control measures should be provided to control PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOX, HCl, NH3, VOCs and regulator monitoring should be carried out.

iii) Dedicated scrubbers and stacks of appropriate height as per the Central

Pollution Control Board guidelines should be provided to control the emissions from various vents. The scrubbed water should be sent to ETP for further treatment.

iv) Chilled brine circulation system should be provided to condensete solvent vapors and reduce solvent losses. It should be ensured that solvent recovery should not be less than 95%.

v) Fugitive emissions in the work zone environment, product, raw materials

storage area etc. should be regularly monitored. The emissions should conform to the limits stipulated by GPCB.

vi) The National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry

vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be followed.

vii) Total ground water consumption should not exceed 1520 m3/day and prior permission should be obtained from CGWA/SGWB.

viii) Low volume high COD/TDS wastewater should be concentrated in multi-effect

evaporator (MEE) followed by incinerator to achieve ?Zero? discharge. However, high volume x low COD/TDS effluent should be treated in ETP and discharged to Gulf of Cambay (10 km away) through an underground pipeline only after conforming to the prescribed standards. No process effluent should be discharged in and around the project site. The industrial effluent due to washings should be treated in ETP for primary and tertiary treatment. The domestic effluent should be disposed through septic tank/soak pit.

ix) Temporary storage of solid/hazardous waste should be as per CPCB

guidelines. Gypsum and Iron sludge should be sold to Cement manufacturers. Glaubers salt and R-salt should be reused in H-acid and dye/dye intermediate manufacturing process or sold to other dye manufacturers. Ammonium carbonate, spent Sulphanilic acid, HCl etc. should be sold to other units. Spent acetic acid and spent wash should be used in H-acid manufacturing units. Scrubber residue, incinerated ash and ETP sludge should be sent to TSDF.

xi) ?Memorandum of Understanding? should be signed with cement manufacturer

for the utilization of Gypsum and Iron sludge and a copy submitted to Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal. All the solid/hazardous waste should be disposed off as per CPCB guidelines. ?Membership? should be obtained for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste to TSDF and copy submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

xii) Incinerator should be as per the CPCB guidelines with proper arrangement for

monitoring of VOCs, in addition to other parameters. xiii) A Risk and Disaster Management Plan alongwith the mitigation measures

should be prepared and a copy submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal, GPCB and CPCB within 3 months of issue of environment clearance letter.

xiv) Occupational Health Surveillance of the workers should be done on a regular

basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act. xv) The company should make the arrangement for protection of possible fire and

explosion hazards during manufacturing process in material handling.

xvi) Training should be imparted to all employees on safety and health aspects of

chemicals handling. Pre-employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees should be undertaken on regular basis.

xvii) Green belt should be developed at least in 33 % of the plant area. Selection of

plant species should be as per the CPCB guidelines.

xviii) After the new plant is commissioned, the existing plant should be scrapped and the various parts of plant and machinery should be properly decontaminated before disposal.

xix) Seeing the bad designing and lay out of the existing unit, emphasis should be

given for better designing and lay out of new plant. The Committee (I-2) discussed the site visit report submitted by the sub-committee and its recommendations in the meeting. The committee accepted recommendations of the sub-committee in toto and recommended proposal for consideration for the environmental clearance.

13.3.3 Expansion of Pesticide Unit and Co-generation Power Plant (2 MW) at GIDC Industrial Estate, OLPAD, District Surat, Gujarat by M/s Hindustan Chemicals Company (formerly known as Cyanides and Chemicals Company) (EC)

Proposal of M/s Hindustan Chemicals Company (formerly known as Cyanides and Chemicals Company) for the expansion of Pesticide Unit and Co-generation Power Plant (2 MW) at GIDC Industrial Estate, OLPAD, District Surat, Gujarat was considered for ?TORs? in 3rd EAC (I-2) Meeting in August, 2009 and for environmental clearance in 9th EAC(Industry-2) Meeting held during 18th?19th March, 2010. The Committee desired additional information and site visit by the Sub-Committee comprising of Dr. R.K. Garg, Vice Chairman, Shri S.K. Hazra and Dr. P.S. Dubey, Member and representative of the Ministry. Accordingly, Dr. R.K. Garg, Vice Chairman and Dr. P.B. Rastogi, Member Secretary visited the site on 7th August, 2010. Shri S.K. Hazra could not join the site visit due to being abroad. Dr. P.S. Dubey also could not join due to non-availability of train reservations. Following is the list of participants: (A) From M/s Hindustan Chemical Co. Ltd. Surat, Gujarat:

i) Sh/Shri A.K. Singh - Sr. Vice President

ii) A.K. Naikib - General Manager iii) K.M. Shethna - A. General Manager iv) J.M. Desai - Head

(B) Eco-Chem Sales & Service, Surat, Gujarat : i) Mrs. Rekha Shah - Consultant (QCI S.N. 104)

(C) From Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) i) Shri R.K. Garg - Vice Chairman

(D) From MoEF, New Delhi i) Dr. P.B. Rastogi - Member Secretary

Before initiating the site visit, PAs informed that proposal is for the expansion of

HCN from 3,675 to 5,100 alongwith the installation of gas based Co-generation Power Plant (2 MW) at GIDC, Olpad, District Surat, Gujarat. ?Consolidate Consent & Authorization? is provided by the GPCB vide letter dated 9th June, 2009. Expansion will be carried out in the existing company without installation of any reactor or facility. PAs have clearly informed that production increase of HCN from 3,675 to 5,100 will not involve additional reactor and other equipments and systems. Presently, the plant is being run below its designed capacity because of market conditions. Additional products based on HCN are being added to have diversified market but involve hardly any additional emissions or effluents. Following products will be manufactured alongwith their production capacity:

S. N.

Products Existing Capacity (MTPM)

After expansion Capacity (MTPA)

A) Cyanohydrins

1 Meta Phenoxy Benzaldehyde Cyanohydrin (MPBAD Cyanohydrin)

2 Formaldehyde Cyanohydrin (Glycolonitrile) 3 Acetone Cyanohydrin 4 Methyl Ethyl Ketone Cyanohydrin 5 Acetaldehyde Cyanohydrin (Lactonitrile) 6 Para Anisaldehyde Cyanohydrin 7 Cyclohexanone Cyanohydrin 8 Methyl Propyl Ketone Cyanohydrin

9 Methyl Mercapto Butyronitrile (Methyl Mercapto Proponaldehyde Cyanohydrin)

nil 5000

B) Nitriles

10 Isophoron Nitrile 11 Imino Diacetonitrile 12 Succinonitrile 13 3-Hydroxy Propionitrile 14 Methyl Amino Acetonitrile Hydrochloride

nil 3000

C) Cyanide Based Products

15 Sodium Cyano Acetate 16 Cyanamide (Crystals & Aqueous Solution) 17 Para Anisidine 18 Di Ortho Tolyl Guanidine

nil 3500

D) Capacity Enhancement

19 Hydrogen Cyanide 3656 5100 20 Mandelonitrile 540 2500 E) CPP

21 Natural gas based power plant - 2 MW It is also informed that all the waste gases from the process containing HCN will

be incinerated in the existing waste gas incinerator. Standby incinerator is also installed. Bag filter and stack (40 m) is provided to the incinerator for control of emissions. Bag

filter, water scrubber and stack to heat treatment salt plant; Ammonia absorption column to Ammonium Sulphate Recovery plant and Cyclone separator is provided to control particulate emissions. Natural gas based CPP will be provided. Double wall pipelines of HCN plants as well as other pipelines will be provided for transferring hazardous/toxic substances. Such pipelines should be made up of anti-corrosive material with inner core-primary pipe & outer cover-secondary pipelines. Total water requirement from Kakarapar canal after expansion will be 615 m3/day. Existing wastewater generation is 150 m3/day and wastewater generation from proposed expansion will be 108 m3/day. All the effluent from existing unit are processed for recovery/detoxification/direct-recycling and then sent for final treatment in full fledged effluent treatment plant. The ETP is set up in two schemes for adequate treatment. The first scheme is provided for treatment of effluent containing Cyanide where as the second scheme is provided for treatment of effluent containing high solid contents. The treated effluent is disposed off in nearby Masma Khadi through pipeline. Wastewater from proposed expansion will be treated in the existing ETP. ETP sludge, process waste and residue from ETP will be sent to TSDF site. Membership for Common Incineration Facility by M/s Nandesari Environment Control vide letter dated 14th November, 2005 is obtained. Membership for common solid waste disposal facility is also obtained. Used oil will be sold to MoEF authorized recyclers. Green belt is developed in about 25 acres (45%) out of 56 acres total land.

Point-wise additional information desired by the Committee has been submitted

by PAs and discussed during the site visit. The information submitted has been found to be in order and satisfactory. Discussion with the PAs revealed that:

1. HCN emission from waste gas incinerator are well below the permissible limit

and ?Consolidated Consent and Authorization? has been accorded by the GPCB 2nd June, 2009.

2. HCN detectors have been provided in HCN, NaCN and Diphenyl Guanidire, (DPG) plant.

3. Safety Audit has regularly been carried out in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and reports are submitted.

4. Off site Emergency Mock Drill on 16th July, 2003 and On-site Emergency Mock Drill is carried out on quarterly basis and reports are submitted.

5. No toxic gases are generated from any leakage in pipelines or at flange points since reactors are always under vacuum. Sprinklers are provided to reactors and all other strategic points.

6. Occupational Health Center is provided with all the basic facilities and a full time Doctor with MD qualification is available.

7. Jacketted pipeline with chilled brine circulation is used for transferring HCN. Vapors of HCN are recovered and flue gases are connected to waste gas incinerator. All the HCN generated is used captively.

After discussion, the Sub-Committee visited the Control Room. It was observed that PAs have provided facilities for monitoring of relevant parameters like NH3, HCN, Cl2 in the work environment. Plant is completely automatic and CCTV cameras are provided in all the critical areas which can be viewed from a specific cabin and also recorded. Entry to the critical areas like HCN Plant has to be with the knowledge of the control room and necessary inspection report has to be communicated to the control room operator. This was practically demonstrated during the site visit. It is observed that nobody can enter the plant area without prior knowledge of the control room. Earlier the control room was having only pneumatic equipments. Now, control and monitoring is done through Distributed Control System (DCS). Though the CCTV camera, other areas of the plant was also viewed including the NaCN plant and packing as well as other Cyno-compound plant. The sub-committee also visited the laboratory, ETP area and occupational medical health centre being headed by a full time M.D. Doctor.

During the plant round, it was observed that house keeping was quite good and

quite a large area is under green belt. It was also observed that operational staff is well trained in use of PPEs in particular breathing apparatus.

After site visit, PAs also informed the Committee that :

1. Production increase of HCN from 3675 to 5100 MTPA will not involve additional reactor and other equipments and systems. Presently, the plant is being run below its designed capacity because of market conditions.

2. Additional products based on HCN are being added to have diversified market but involve hardly any additional emissions or effluents.

3. All HCN containing gaseous emissions are taken to an incinerator with a standby

incinerator.

4. It was clarified that CNCl2 (Cyrogen Chloride), which is highly toxic, is directly used in the process without any intermediate storage.

5. Maximum quality of HCN storage at any time does not exceed 600 kg. and in the

worst case scenario, the conc. of HCN will not exceed Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) values beyond the plant boundary towards habitation.

6. Treated effluent will be enhanced from 158 m3/day to 258 m3/day and is being

discharged to Masma Khadi which is about 0.7 km from the plant site through a fish pond. From the result, provided by PAs indicated that Cyanide in treated effluent is much below the permissible limit.

7. It is observed that HCN levels are not mentioned in ambient air since there no

such stipulation by the GPCB.

8. Spent activated carbon and ETP sludge are being sent to TSDF, Nandesari, Gujarat.

Based on the observations, the sub-committee suggested to stipulate following specific conditions:

i) PAs should monitor PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, HCl, HCN in ambient air. Adequate pollution control measures should be provided. Scrubbers of more than 90 % efficiency should be installed.

ii) Cyanide content in the incinerator flue gas and treated effluent should be

monitored regularly to meet the GPCB stipulation. iii) Total water requirement after expansion should not exceed 615 m3/day. Total

wastewater generation after expansion should not exceed 258 m3/day. The level of Cyanide in the treated effluent should not exceed 0.2 mg/l.

iv) Hazardous waste like ETP sludge, incinerator ash and spent activated carbon

etc. should be sent to TSDF. Authorization and Membership to TSDF should be obtained from the concerned department and submitted to Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal.

v) Detailed Risk assessment study should be carried out and recommended

mitigation measure should be implemented.

The Committee (I-2) discussed the site visit report submitted by the sub-committee and its recommendations in the meeting. The committee accepted recommendations of the sub-committee in toto and recommended proposal for consideration for the environmental clearance.

13.3.4 Proposed Exploratory Drilling in Offshore NELP VI BlockGS-OSN-2004/1 and NEPL VII Block MB-OSN-2005/1, MB-OSN-2005/5 and MB-OSN-2005/6 in West Coast of India by M/s ONGC Limited (EC)

Proposal of M/s ONGC Limited for Proposed Exploratory Drilling in Offshore NELP VI BlockGS-OSN-2004/1 and NEPL VII Block MB-OSN-2005/1, MB-OSN-2005/5 and MB-OSN-2005/6 in West Coast of India was considered in the 6th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) held on 14th December, 2009 and proposal was

deferred since the Committee sought the ?updated data on air quality monitoring and marine water quality monitoring? before considering for environmental clearance :

PAs vide letter dated 21st August, 2010 have submitted ambient air quality for

Block g/mµGS-OSN-2004/1, which indicates levels of SPM (63-299 3), RSPM g/mµ(32-130 3), SO2 g/mµ(3-7

3) and NOx (3-26 g/mµ3), which are within the permissible limit except RSPM. Ambient air quality monitoring data of winter season for Block MB-OSN-2005/1 indicates levels of SPM (36-247 ug/m3), SO2 (3-10 ug/m

3) and NOx (3-21 ug/m3) which are within the permissible limit. Ambient air quality monitoring data of Pre-monsoon and post monsoon season for Block MB-OSN-2005/5 and 2005/6 Mumbai offshore area indicates levels of SPM (30-40 ug/m3), SO2 (less than 6 ug/m

3) and NOx (less than 6 ug/m3). Marine water quality monitoring data is also submitted.

Both the data have been found to be satisfactory and in order and recommended

the proposal subject to stipulation of following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

i. All the hazardous waste generated at the rig/offshore facility should be properly

treated, transported to on shore and disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

ii. M/s ONGC should comply with the guidelines for disposal of solid waste, drill

cutting and drilling fluids for onshore and offshore drilling operation notified vide GSR.546(E) dated 30th August, 2005.

iii. The company should undertake conservation measures to protect the marine

animals / biota in the region.

iv. The International ?Good Practices? adopted by the Petroleum Industry viz international norms to safeguard the Coastal and Marine biodiversity should be implemented by the company.

v. The drill cutting (DC) wash water should be treated to conform to limits notified

under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, before disposal into sea. The treated effluent should be monitored regularly.

vi. The company should monitor the petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals

concentration in the marine fish species regularly and submit report to the Ministry.

vii. Treated waste water (produced water or formation water or sanitary sewage)

should comply with the marine disposal standards notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

viii. Requisite infrastructure facilities should be provided near the offshore

installations so that booms and skimmers/chemical dispersants could be deployed immediately in case of oil leakage from the installations. Efforts should be made to curtail the oil slick within 500 meters of the installation and

accordingly, action plan and facilities to check the oil slick beyond 500 meters should be provided.

ix. Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant Shipping Act prior to

commencement of the drilling operations should be obtained. At least 30 days prior to the commencement of drilling, the exact location should be intimated to the Director General of Shipping and the Company should abide by any direction he may issue regarding ensuring the safety of navigation in the area.

x. The Company should take necessary measures to reduce noise levels such as

proper casing at the drill site and meet DG set norms notified by the MoEF. Height of all the stacks/vents should be provided as per the CPCB guidelines.

xi. The flare system should be designed as per good oil field practices and Oil

Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines. The stack height should be provided as per the regulatory requirements and emissions from stacks will meet the MOEF/CPCB guidelines.

xii. The design, material of construction, assembly, inspection, testing and safety

aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas/oil should be governed by ASME/ANSI B 31.8/B31.4 and OISD standard 141.

xiii. The project authorities should install SCADA system with dedicated optical fibre

based telecommunication link for safe operation of pipeline and Leak Detection System. Intelligent pigging facility should be provided for the entire pipeline system for internal corrosion monitoring. Coating and impressed current cathodic protection system should be provided to prevent external corrosion.

xiv. The project proponent should also comply with the environmental protection

measures and safeguards recommended in the EIA /EMP /RA/NIO report.

xv. The spent oil should be sold to the registered recyclers. xvi. Full drawings and details of Blow Out Preventor should be submitted to the

Ministry within 3 months of the issue of environment clearance.

13.3.5 Expansion of Molasses based Distillery (20 KLD to 60 KLD) at Block No. 459/1, Village Garag, District Dharwad in Karnataka by M/s Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Distilleries Private Limited (EC)

Proposal of M/s Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Distilleries Private Limited for the expansion of Molasses based Distillery (20 KLD to 60 KLD) at Block No.459/1, Garag, District Dharwad, Karnataka was considered in the 10th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (industry-2) meeting held during 29th-30th April, 2010. The Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance subject to compliance of additional specific conditions and submission of data regarding NOx. SOx and NOx levels mentioned were at higher sides & asked to recheck the data and submit justification for the same.

PAs vide letter no REF/SLN/09-10 dated 12th June, 2010 have informed that ambient air quality in terms of SO2 and NOx values were found to be ranging between 2.5-11 ug/m3 and 2.3-15.7 ug/m3 for gaseous parameters. The committee observed that highest ambient air quality 80 ug/m3

. PAs have clarified in the above mentioned letter that surrounding area is an agricultural belt and quiet thinly populated and not much of the traffic movement is seen during the survey and monitoring work. Therefore, Committee observed that NOx value indicating the max figures of 15.7 ug/M3 in the area under consideration seems to be quiet acceptable. Further reverting to NOx emissions emanating from boiler which helps run as biomass 74% and wood/coal 26% of total volume. The maximum emissions estimated are 29.29 g/s. the value once again appears to be quiet normal due to the fact that majority of biomass and the concentrated spent wash generally contain significant levels of Nitrogen as one of the constituents. During the combustion process, the Nitrogen present in the biomass (fuel) figure of 29.28 appears to be quiet logical and can be accepted for the purposed of air modeling (ISCST 3) and predicted other NOx level in that area.

Since data has been found to be satisfactory and in order, the Committee recommended the proposal subject to stipulation of following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

i. Multi-cyclone followed by bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height should be

provided to boiler. Stack should also be provided to DG sets. ii. The spent wash generation should not exceed 720 m3/day. the spent wash after

concentration in the Multiple Effect Evaporator should be incinerated in the boiler to achieve ?zero? discharge.

iii. The spent wash should be stored in impervious pucca lagoons. The spent wash

lagoons should have proper lining with HDPE and should be kept in proper condition to prevent ground water pollution. As per the CPCB recommendation, storage should not exceed 5 days capacity.

iv. Adequate numbers of ground water quality monitoring stations should be set up

by providing piezometers around the project area. Sampling and trend analysis monitoring must be made on monthly a basis and report submitted to KSPCB and this Ministry.

v. Total fresh water requirement from ground water should not exceed 1000 m3/day

and prior permission should be obtained from the Central Ground Water Authority / State Ground Water Board (CGWA/SGWB).

vi. Company should adopt rainwater harvesting measures to recharge the ground

water. vii. Fire Fighting System should be as per the OISD-117 Norms. viii. Risk Assessment should be carried to assess the fire and explosion risk due to

storage of alcohol and report submitted to the Ministry and its Regional Office at Bangalore within six months.

ix. As proposed, green belt should be provided in 40 acres out of 116 acres to mitigate the effects of fugitive emissions all around the plant as per CPCB guidelines in consultation with the local DFO.

x. Occupational health surveillance programme should be undertaken as regular

exercise for all the employees. The first aid facilities in the occupational health centre should be strengthened and the medical records of each employee should be maintained separately.

13.3.6 Proposed Resins Manufacturing Unit at Sy. No. 510,511 and 512, village Sikra Bhachau Dudhai Road, Bhachau (Kutch), Gujarat by M/s Euro Ceramics Ltd. (EC)

Proposal of M/s Euro Ceramics Ltd. for the Resins Manufacturing Unit at Sy. No. 510,511 and 512, village Sikra Bhachau Dudhai Road, Bhachau (Kutch), Gujarat was considered and discussed in the 10th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) held during 29th-30th April, 2010, the Committee sought following additional information for reconsideration:

(i) Details of various raw materials used for manufacturing of ceramic and resin (ii) Disposal plan for Coal Tar (iii) A report on the risk analysis and risk assessment PAs vide letter dated 14th June, 2010 have submitted:

1. Details of various raw materials used for manufacturing of ceramic and resin as :

Quantity (MTPM) S. N

Description

Existing Proposed

1. Vitrified Ceramic Tiles & Galze porcelain Tile (Existing)

1 Clay 7400 -- 2 Feldspar 3000 -- 3 Silica Sand 400 -- 2. Aluminium Extruded Secton & 3. Aluminium Composite Panel (Existing)

1 Scrap 160 --

2 Magnesium 350 --

3. High Quality Ceramics sanitary wares, Sinks, Baths, water closet, pans, flushing cistern (Existing)

1 Ball Clay 325 -- 2 China Clay 217 -- 3 Quartz 270 -- 4 Feldspar 270 -- 5 Glaze Material 110 -- 6 Deflocculatants/PoP 20 -- 5. Artifical Marble Slabs (Existing )

1. Composite stone 1500 -- 6. Coal Gas & 7. Electricity (Existing)

1 Coal 51 (MT/Day)

2 Lignite 250 (MT/Day) 7. Unsaturated Polyester Resin (Proposed)

1 Glycols -- 212 2 Acid Anhydrides -- 338 3 Styrene -- 250 2. Disposal plan for coal tar :

• Coal tar is the waste produced by our Gasifier & Captive Power Plant for which a copy of NOC accorded by Gujarat Pollution Control Board issued vide letter No. UNIT-3/FT-21 dated 24th May, 2006 is submitted.

• The authorization is already granted by the GPCB vide order no. 9366 dated 10/09/2007 vide letter no PC/CCA-KUTCH-57/26679 dated 13/09/2007 and a copy is submitted.

• The Coal Tar generated from the CPP is stored in a safe designated area and later sent for incineration at CHWIF of GEPIL, Surat.

3. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan : Risk assessment and disaster management plant is submitted. The Committee observed that PAs can supply coal tar to M/s Phillip Carbons

located in the Kachhchh and can be used as raw material. Otherwise the information submitted was found be satisfactory and in order and recommended the proposal for environmental clearance subject to stipulation of following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions :

i) Possibilities should be explored for the utilization of coal tar by supplying to

other nearby agencies viz. M/s Phillip Carbons located in the Kachh itself who can use coal tar as a raw material for the manufacture of Carbon Black.

ii) Adequate pollution control measures including bag filters, cyclones and dust

collectors alongwith stacks of adequate height should be provided. Chiller should be provided for chilled brine circulation to condensate the solvent vapors and reduce solvent losses.

iii) Total water requirement from Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board after

proposed expansion should not exceed 616 m3/day and prior permission should be obtained from the concerned authority.

iv) Total wastewater generation should not exceed 76.7 m3/day after proposed

expansion. The wastewater should be properly treated and recycled/reused in the process, cooling tower as make up water or for green belt development to achieve ?zero? discharge.

v) During transfer of materials, spillages should be avoided and garland drains

should be constructed to avoid mixing of accidental spillages with domestic waste and storm drains.

vi) ETP solid waste and ash should be disposed off properly. As proposed, used

ion exchange resins and coal tar residue should be incinerated at GEPIL, Surat.

vii) Green belt should be developed in 33 % area as per the guidelines of CPCB to

mitigate the effect of fugitive emissions. viii) Occupational health surveillance of the workers should be done on a regular

basis and records maintained as per the Factories Act. ix) The company should make the arrangement for protection of possible fire

hazards during manufacturing process in material handling. x) Risk assessment analysis should be carried out and all the mitigations

measures should be implemented. xi) All the commitments made during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation

meeting held on 29th January, 2010 should be satisfactorily implemented and adequate budget provision should be made accordingly.

13.3 Reconsideration :

13.3.7 Expansion of Mini Refining Plant (55,000 KLPA to 1,20,000 KLPA) at village Devaliya Taluka Anjar, District Kachchh Gujarat by M/s Kandla Energy and Chemicals Limited. (TOR)

Proposal of M/s Kandla Energy and Chemicals Limited for the Mini Refining Plant

at Village Devaliya Taluka Anjar, District Kachchh, Gujarat was considered in the 9th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (industry-2) held during 18th-19th March, 2010 the Committee. After detailed deliberations, Chairman observed that as per the details provided with respect to products for which environmental clearance is required, such products cannot be manufactured. Further, it is also not clear what is to be processed to obtain the requisite products. The Committee desired that the company should provide details of raw material, products and processes for manufacturing the products. The EAC (I) deferred the proposal and sought the following information for reconsideration:

i. Technical detailed specification of raw material, their source specification and commitment from the suppliers for supply of raw materials of requisite quality and quantity. Transportation, receipt and storage facilities of raw material.

ii. Technical detailed specification of the products to be manufactured.

PAs vide letter dated 12th August, 2010 have submitted documents of low/medium aromatics and its products alongwith specifications of M/s KECL products.

The Committee noted that PAs import heavy aromatics, xylene bottom, residue etc. from different refineries (after Sulphur recovery) for further processing involving distillation and fractionation. The proposal is covered under Petroleum Refinery under 4(a) under ?A category. Therefore, proposal is appraised at the Central level.

M/s Kandla Energy & Chemicals Limited has proposed for a Expansion of Mini Refining Plant (55,000 KLPA to 1,20,000 KLPA) at village Devaliya Taluka Anjar, District Kachchh, Gujarat. In addition the unit intends to have a waste oil processing plant also with a capacity of 4.5 KL/ day. No National Park Wild Life Sanctuary/ Biosphere reserves etc is located within 10 km radius of the project site. No forest land and R&R involved. An area of 80,229.00 m2 will be utilized for the proposed unit. Cost of the project is Rs. 2.5 crores. List of products along with their production capacity are given below:

S. N.

NAME OF PRODUCT QUANTITY KL/MONTH

1 Mineral Turpentine Oil 2 Ink Oil 3 White Oil 4 Aluminum Oil 5 Spray Oil 6 De-odorized Kerosene 7 C-9, C-10

1,08,000 KLPA

8 Oil recovered from waste Oil and tank bottoms

30,000 KLPA

Stack height of 30 m is proposed for thermic fluid heater. Water requirement of 20 m3/day will be met through the Narmada water canal. Waste water generation will be 5 m3/day. Effluent will be in the form of cooling tower rejects and domestic effluent. Cooling tower rejects (1 m3/day) will be collected in a tank and proportioned with raw water supply will be used for gardening. Domestic effluent (4 m3/day) will be disposed through soak pit/septic tank. Solid waste generation will be in the form of oily sludge (10 kl/month) and waste oil (10 kl/month) will be disposed at common hazardous waste incineration site. Used containers (200 nos/month) will be partly used for packing and partly will be sold to GPCB consented dealers. Power requirement of 500 HP will be met from the State Electricity Board. Fuel for thermic fluid heater will be HSD (2000 lts/day).

After detailed deliberations, the committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detail EIA Study :

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground 4. Regulatory framework 5. Project location and Plant layout. 6. Infrastructure facilities, existing and proposed including power sources. 7. Total cost of the project along with realistic estimates and cost for environment

protection measures. 8. Project site location alongwith site map of 10 km area and site details providing

various industries, surface water bodies, forests etc. 9. Present land use based on satellite imagery for the study area of 10 km radius.

Location of National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 10 km radius of the project.

10. Detailed Layout of the plant. 11. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,

hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary.


13. List of products (existing & proposed) along with the production capacities. 14. List of raw material required and source. 15. Manufacturing process details. 16. Air pollution control measures proposed alongwith sources. 17. Ambient air quality at 6 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage

from project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction. 18. Ambient air quality modelling for plant. 19. One season data for ambient air quality as per the standards dated 16th

November, 2009, water and noise monitoring. 20. Environment clearance and Consent to Establish and Operate, Authorization for

the existing unit along with point-wise compliance report 21. Existing ambient air, stack emission, treated water qualityreports and

solid/hazardous waste generation and disposal should be included. 22. An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions as per CPCB

and their control. 23. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment

of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features.

24. ?Permission? for the drawl of ground water from the CGWA/SGWB. Design details of effluent treatment plant (ETP). Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged.


26. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste including detailed plan for disposal of waste rubber.

27. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste generation/management/reutilization/disposal.

28. Authorization and membership for the disposal of liquid effluent and solid/hazardous waste to CETP/TSDF etc.

29. Risk assessment for storage and handling of chemicals/solvents including engineered systems and HAZOP study

30. Occupational health of the workers should be incorporated. 31. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 32. Scheme for rainwater harvesting. 33. Socio-economic development activities should be in place. 34. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details



36. Any litigation pending against the project and /or any direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.

37. A tabular chart of the issues raised and addressed during public hearing/public consultation should be provided.







in this letter and that raised in Public Hearing/consultation along with duly filled in Industry Sector questionnaire. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues and the issues raised in the Public hearing have been incorporated.


(Viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (OCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F.No.J-l1013/77/2004 - IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

It was decided that ?TORs? prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (I)

should be considered for the preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. As soon as the draft EIA/EMP report is prepared, the same may be submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for conducting public hearing/public consultation as per EIA Notification, 2006. On finalization of EIA/EMP prepared as per TORs and addressing and incorporating all concerns raised during public hearing/public consultation, the same should be submitted to the MOEF for obtaining prior environmental clearance.

13.3.8 Molasses Based Distillery Unit (30 KLPD) located at Village Paranda, District Osmanabad, Maharashtra by M/s Bhairavnath Sugar Works Limited(EC).

Proposal of M/s Bhairavnath Sugar Works Limited for the Molasses Based Distillery Unit (30 KLPD) located at Village Paranda, District Osmanabad, Maharashtra was considered in the 10th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee-2 (industry) held during 29th- 30th April, 2010, the Committee noted that the data regarding air quality, ground water quality and soil quality needs to be rechecked. Further, molasses requirement may not be sufficient from its own sugar unit. The Committee after detailed deliberations decided to seek the following additional information for reconsideration of the project. :

1. Details regarding source of molasses 2. Rechecked data on ground water quality, ambient air quality, and soil quality

PAs vide letter no. BSWL/MFG/2010-2011 dated 10th June, 2010 have informed that total Molasses requirement (3,360 MTPM) will be met from their own sugar factory (2500 TCD). Molasses in quantum of 100 TPD should be used as raw material for the proposed distillery. Additionally, PAs will procure the molasses from the nearby sugar industry also located at 30 KM. Concurrence letter from M/s Shivshakti Shetkari Saha Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. is submitted

With regard to point no. 2, PAs informed that the said laboratory is recognized by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi under Environment Protection Act. M/s Ultratech has collected data within 10 km radius surrounding proposed distillery unit. The monitoring has been carried out in May, 2010. The different monitoring stations/locations were based on wind directions and accordingly upwind as well as downwind locations were monitored. Also ground water and soil samples were collected from different locations and analyzed. Results of analysis of ground water quality, ambient air quality and soil quality are submitted and are within the prescribed permissible limits.

The Committee found the information satisfactory and in order and

recommended the proposal subject to stipulation of following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions:

i. Multi-cyclone followed by bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to boiler. Stack should also be provided to DG sets.

ii. As proposed, spent wash generation should not exceed 8kl/kl of alcohol produced and treated in bio-methanation plant followed by bio-composting with press mud to achieve ?zero? discharge.

iii. The spent wash should be stored in impervious pucca lagoons. The spent

wash lagoons should have proper lining with HDPE and should be kept in proper condition to prevent ground water pollution. As per the CPCB recommendation, storage should not exceed 5 days capacity.

iv. Adequate numbers of ground water quality monitoring stations should be set

up by providing piezometers around the project area. Sampling and trend analysis monitoring must be made on monthly a basis and report submitted to KSPCB and this Ministry.

v. Total fresh water requirement from Kolegaon dam and bore wells should not

exceed 500 m3/day and prior permission should be obtained from the concerned Competent Authority/Central Ground Water Authority/State Ground Water Board.

vi. Company should adopt rainwater harvesting measures to recharge the

ground water.

vii. Fire Fighting System should be as per the OISD-117 Norms.

viii. Risk Assessment should be carried to assess the fire and explosion risk due to storage of alcohol and report submitted to the Ministry and its Regional Office at Bangalore within six months.

ix. As proposed, green belt should be provided in 40 acres out of 116 acres to

mitigate the effects of fugitive emissions all around the plant as per CPCB guidelines in consultation with the local DFO.

x. Occupational health surveillance programme should be undertaken as

regular exercise for all the employees. The first aid facilities in the occupational health centre should be strengthened and the medical records of each employee should be maintained separately.

xi. All the commitments made during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting held on 28th August, 2009 should be satisfactorily implemented and adequate budget provision should be made accordingly.

13.4.1 Single Super Phosphate (2 lakhs MTPA), Granulated Single Super Phosphate (1 lakh MTPA) and Phospho-Gypsum (1 lakh MTPA) Manufacturing Unit at Plot No 42/7, Dahej Industrial Area, Taluka Vagra, District Bharuch, Gujarat by M/s Khaitan Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (EC)


salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 4th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 23rd -24th October, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All Chemical Fertilizer units are listed at S.N. 5(a) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited. have proposed for Single Super Phosphate (2.0 Lakh MTPA), GSSP (1.0 Lakh MTPA) and Phospho-Gypsum (1.0 Lakh MTPA) Manufacturing Unit at Plot No. 42/7, Dahej Industrial Area, Taluka Vagra, District Bharuch,. Total project cost is Rs. 24.30 Crores. Rs. 550.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost for pollution control measures. Project area is 62,411.52 m2. No national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserve, wildlife corridors, tiger/ elephant reserve is located at 10 km. Proposed unit is not located in the critically/severely polluted area.

Rock Phosphate, Sulphuric Acid, Phospho-Gypsum and Micro Nutrients will be used as raw materials. In SSP fertilizer manufacturing process, grinding of rock phosphate will be done to required fineness. Concentrated Sulphuric acid will be diluted and mixed with rock phosphate for reaction. Maturation of green SSP will be taken place followed by screening of cured SSP. Finally product will be packed for dispatch. Further powder SSP will be fed to GSSP plant. Water will be sprayed into rotating granulator drum alongwith the powder SSP feed. The wet granules will be discharged into rotating dryer drum,

where hot air will be passed to reduce moisture of wet granules. The dried granules will be cooled and passed through vibrating screens. Granulated SSP will be packed in HDPE bags. Phospho-Gypsum will be fed to lump breaker and then fed to rotary dryer for drying. Micronutrients will be added in the rotary dryer. Dried Phospho gypsum will be fed to vibrating screen. Phospho-gypsum will be packed in HDPE bags for dispatch.

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 4 locations during November, 2009 and January 2010 and submitted data revealed SPM (184-374 ug/m3), RSPM (101-158 ug/m3), SO2 (18-30 ug/m

3) and NOx (10?24 ug/m3) and CO (0.1?0.8 mg/m3). PAs have informed that incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated as SPM (8 ug/m3), RSPM (6 ug/m3), SO2

(1 ug/m3) and NOx (1 ug/m3). Existing Fluoride emissions are 18-19 mg/Nm3 against the MINAS standards as 25 mg/Nm3. The Committee emphasized the need for Fluoride monitoring through continuous Fluoride analyzer in ambient air as well as stacks. Continuous SO2 monitoring should be carried out. Cyclone and bag filters will be installed in rock phosphate grinding unit of SSP plant to control fine dust particles as per GPCB norms and discharge into atmosphere through stack (30 m). The gases resulting from reaction of rock phosphate and Sulphuric acid will be sucked from Den/Mixer and scrubbed with 3 stage water venturi scrubber, separators and separator scrubbers to absorb fluoride bearing gases in the scrubber and gases will be discharged into atmosphere through stack (30 m). Hot air from dryer drum and cooler drum will be sucked and passed through multi-cyclones, cyclone and dust collection filter bag to arrest fine dust particles before discharging into atmosphere through stack (30 m). Scrubbing will have interlocking system with main plant.

PAs informed that Fluoride in the ground water sample was BDL. Total water

requirement from GIDC water supply will be 225 m3/day. Wastewater will be generated from scrubber as scrub liquid acidic in nature. H2SiF6 liquor 10-12 % concentration will be generated from the wet scrubber. The excess liquor generated during cleaning of scrubber equipments will be transferred to RCC with FRP lining lagoon, where SiO2 will be separated and clear H2SiF6 will be recycled back to mixer along with concentrated Sulphuric acid by incorporating a distributed control system/PLC for computerized control of the total process. Therefore, no effluent will be generated and discharged from the process. ?Zero? discharge is adopted. Domestic wastewater will be collected in septic tank then liquor will be pumped to a vermin-culture based microbiological treatment plant and treated water will be used for gardening/horticulture purpose.

Used oil will be reused. Hydro-fluorosilic acid will be reused. On-site storage of

hazardous waste (waste oil and Hydro-fluorosilic acid) will be done as per the guidelines prescribed by MoEF/CPCB. Peizometric well will be installed to monitor the leaching of waste.

Green belt will be developed in 33 % area. Power requirement from Dakshin

Gujarat VIJ Company will be 1.0 MW. No information is mentioned about boiler.

Public hearing is not required as the unit is located in the notified industrial area. After detailed deliberations, the Committee suggested submission of following additional information for internal examination without calling PAs:

1. Collect data for PM10 and Fluoride in ambient air as well as stack emissions

2. Monitor Fluoride levels in soil also. 3. Collect data for Cl2 in SSP curing area. 4. RSPM data is very high (101-158 ug/m3). Recollect data for at least for

one month in non-monsoon period. 5. Data from GPCB regarding SPM, RSPM, Fluoride etc may also be

submitted, if available.

The proposal is deferred till the desired information is submitted and will be considered as and when above mentioned information is submitted.

13.4.2 Mono-Chloro Acetic Acid Manufacturing Unit (4,000 MTPA) at Plot No. 104-105, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Ltd., Vartej, District Bhavnagar, Gujarat by M/s Renaissance Industries (EC)

The project authorities (Consultant at QCI S.N. 236 was not allowed for presentation) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs). PAs have submitted application to SEIAA/SEAC on 20th August, 2009 and discussed in the Meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 14th October, 2009 and issued vide letter No. EIA-10-2009-524-E dated 16th December, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Chemical Manufacturing Units are listed at S.N. 5(F) under Category ?B? due to location in notified GIDC. However, project site is located within 10 km from critically polluted area and general condition is applicable. Project is located at GIDC Vertij, Bhavnagar which is located within 2.3 Km from GIDC Chitra listed at S. N. 39 (CEPI score 70.99) and categorized under critically polluted area as per Ministry?s O M dated 13th January, 2010. Therefore, proposal is appraised at central level.

Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Renaissance Industries have proposed for the manufacture of Mono Chloro Acetic Acid (4,000 MTPA) at Plot No. 104-105, GIDC, Vartej, District Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Total project area is 7,288 m2. Victoria Park reserve forest is located within Bhavnagar city. Total cost of the project is Rs. 3.00 Crores. Following products and by products will be manufactured:

S.N. Name of the Product Capacity (MTPA)

Mono Chloro Acetic Acid 4,000 1. By- Products :

1. Di-Chloro Acetic Acid 200 2. Hydrochloric Acid 1,545

Acetic Acid (2,650 MTPM), Acetic Anhydride (120 MTPM) and Chlorine (3,200

MTPM) will be used as raw materials. By products like Di-chloro Acetic Acid and Hydrochloric Acid will be produced. Gaseous chlorine will be fed to chlorinators to get a mixture of Mono-Chloro Acetic Acid (MCA), Di Chloro Acetic Acid (DCA) and unreacted Acetic Acid from the Chlorinator. HCL liberated from Chlorinators will be fed to Chlorinator again to make complete utilization of chlorine. HCl will be scrubbed with water to form 31% HCL to be

used as by product. Acetic Acid will be recovered in a vacuum distillation column and recycled to the chlorinator and then to static crystallizer by product. Molten MCA from the static crystallizer will be flaked over flakers to get pure MCA product.

Ambient air quality is mentioned at 5 locations during November-December, 2009 and data submitted indicated SPM (48-278 ug/Nm3), RPM (34-108 ug/Nm3), SO2

(12-29 ug/Nm3), NOx (10-22 mg/Nm3) and are within permissible limit except RPM. PAs confirmed that conc. of HCl were found to be nil. Venturi-Ejector Chlorine gas scrubber will be installed to neutralize chlorine at the storage site. Two-stage Jet Ventury Fume Scrubber (JUFS) and Pack Tower Scrubber (PTS) will be provided to recover HCl and Cl2 gas from continuous chlorinator process. Traces of HCl will be scrubbed by caustic soda solution from sodium hypo chlorite solution which will be used as disinfectant in sewage treatment plant. Stacks of 30 m with cyclone/multi cyclone will be provided to boilers and 3 m stack to D.G. sets.

Total water requirement from GIDC-Vartej will be 29.70 m3/day. Narmada water supply is expected to be available to GIDC Units. No water will be required for process, but will be required for cooling, boiler, air pollution control, domestic and green belt development etc. The scrubbed sodium hypochlorite medium from scrubber will have disinfectant quality and sold in the industrial market. No effluent treatment plant will be installed. No industrial waste water will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

Acetic Acid (60 KL), Acetic anhydride (20 KL), Chlorine (72 MT), HCl (40 KL) will

be the hazardous chemical as per MSIHC Rules, 2000 for use in the process. Risk Management Plan, On-Site and Off-site Emergency Plant are included in EIA/EMP.

During presentation, PAs informed that green belt will be developed in 50 % of toal land. Agro waste briqquets (4 MTPD) will be used as fuel in boiler. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found that public hearing is not required due to location of the project in notified GIDC-Vartej area. A copy of land allotment letter issued by GIDC Bhav nagar is submitted. The final EIA/EMP report is adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

1. Ambient air quality data should be collected as per NAAQES standards notified by the Ministry on 16th September, 2009.

2. Two-stage Jet Ventury Fume Scrubber (JUFS) and Pack Tower Scrubber (PTS)

should be provided to recover HCl and Cl2 gas from continuous chlorinator process. Traces of HCl should be scrubbed by caustic soda solution.

3. On-line monitoring of Cl2 should be ensured. HCl should also be monitored.

4. If handling of Cl2 leakage during transportation of Cl2 from supplier to project premises should be done by the supplier, a written commitment regarding safe handling of Cl2 should be obtained.

5. Cl2 storage should not exceed 30 Tons at a time. All the safety measures should be adopted while transporting Cl2.

6. Total water requirement from GIDC-Vartej should not exceed 29.70 m3/day and prior permission from the concerned authority should be obtained.

7. No industrial waste water should be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge should be adopted.

8. All the solid/hazardous substances should be used as per MSIHC Rules, 2000.

9. As proposed, green belt should be developed in 50 % of toal land.

10. Risk assessment due to handling of Cl2 storage and usage should be carried out and accordinly mitigative measures should be adopted.

11. In Chlorine handling area, a system such as a duct along the ground with openings for sucking out any leaked chlorine and routing it to an absorber should be installed.

13.4.3 Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Unit (1529 MTPM) at Sy. No. 77/1, Village Ajapar, Taluka Anjar, District Kachchh, Gujarat by M/s Calpro Foods Pvt. Ltd. (TOR to EC)

Project authorities vide their letter dated 18th August, 2010 informed to the Ministry that they are unable to attend the meeting due to certain unavoidable circumstances and have requested for the postponement of the presentation for the next meeting.

Since, project authorities didn?t attend the meeting, it was decided that proposal

should be considered afresh as per the priority dated 18th August, 2010.

13.4.4 Organic Pigments and Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing Unit (445 MTPM) at Block Nos. 563, 564, 573/Aand 574/A, Village Luna, Taluka Padra, District. Vadodara, Gujarat by M/s Rishab Colours Pvt. Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 90th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 6th-8th January, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Dye and Dye intermediate) Industry located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

PAs vide letter no. RCPL/Padra/MoEF/03 dated 15th July, 2010 have submitted additional information /clarification. The TOR was awarded in 90th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 6th to 8th January, 2009. In the 2nd meeting of

the EAC (Industry-2) held during 20th-21st August, 2009, the Committee deferred the proposal for submission of desired information for reconsideration. Further, in the 7th meeting of the EAC (Industry-2) held during 15th & 16th January, 2010, it was noted that the project falls in Vadodara District which is listed at S. N. 57 of the cluster/industrial area of the report on comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index. The CEPI score for Vadodara is 66.91 and is considered as severely polluted area. The Committee advised the proponent to submit the proposal to the State Pollution Control Board to obtain their written comments with respect to pollution load in term of Ambient Air Quality/ Water Quality or solid/ hazardous waste management as per the circulars no. J-11013/5/2010-IA-II (I) dated 13.01.2010 and J-11013/18/2009-IA-II (I) dated 25th August, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website. Further, PAs have informed that proposed unit is located 14.66 Km from severely polluted area of Vadodara and also requested to GPCB to provide comments. Now, Committee observed that since project is located at 14.66 Km from Vadodara, comments from SPCB is not required and considered in the EAC (I-2) meeting.

PAs have submitted the information desired inin the 2nd meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee-2 (industry) held during 20th-21st August, 2009 informing that first phase of upgradation of the Effluent Channel regarding conversion of effluent channel into closed pipeline for 40?55 km is expected to be completed before 1st March, 2010 at the cost of Rs. 28.00 Crores. Chlorine will be handled and stored as per the manufacturers/supplier?s recommendation in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Ortho Nitro Tolune/Nitro Benzene, Phthalic Anhydride, Sulphuric Acid, Iso Butyl Alcohol and Chlorine will be used as the hazardous chemicals in manufacturing. Material balance for HCl and Chlorine is submitted. HCl-air water scrubber is designed for 97 % and Cl2-air water scrubber is designed for 99 % efficiency. NH3 air water scrubber is designed for 99 % efficiency. HAZOP study for storage of various chemicals. Safety/toxic hazards other than Cl2. MSDS and TLV of chemicals to the used is submitted. Provision of caustic scrubber alongwith exhaust blower and hood to mitigate Cl2 emissions and steps to be undertaken for mitigation of Cl2 leakage are also submitted. It is mentioned that Cl2 tonner will be placed horizontal on the ramp so that it could be pushed into a dissolution tank if required. In case leakage is detected in the tonner, it will be pushed in the dissolution tank and caustic solution will added so as to absorb Cl2 gas.

Safety and Toxicity details of the chemicals used is submitted. Layout plan for solvent storage area is submitted. Risk assessment study and disaster management plan is submitted. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Rishabh Colours Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for Organic Pigments and Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing Unit (445 MTPM) at block nos. 563, 564, 573/A and 574/A, Village Luna, Taluka Padra, District Vadodara, Gujarat. PAs have mentioned in the EIA/EMP report that they have purchased an existing but non-operative (closed) unit. Therefore, no construction activity is carried out. The total cost of the project will be Rs. 6.50 Crores. Rs. 0.85 Crore is earmarked towards capital cost for pollution control measures. The total land requirement is 11,455 m2. No eco-sensitive areas are located within 15 km. The list of products and by product alongwith its capacity is given below:

S. N. Products Capacity (MTPM)

1. Copper Phthalocyanine 200 2. Pigment Alpha Blue 60 3. Pigment Beta Blue 100

4. Cuprous Chloride 80 5. Ammonium Molybdate 5

Total 445

By-product

6. Ammonia (100% basis) 75 ? 90

Ortho-nitro-toluene or di-chloro toluene, nitro benzene, urea, phthalic anhydride, cuprous chloride, ammonium molybdate, copper phthalo cyanine, sulphuric acid, oleum, caustic acid, copper metal, chlorine Iso butyl alcohol, caustic copper metal, chlorine, Molydenum ore, ammonium hydroxide etc. will be as raw materials in the manufacturing process. Manufacturing process will involve mixing of raw materials with solvents, heating upto desired temperature for certain duration followed by solvent recovery, purification, drying, packing and dispatching etc. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 7 locations during Summer season 2008 (March 2008 to ???) and g/mµsubmitted data indicates as SPM (128-199 3), RSPM (49-96 ug/m3), SO2 (11.21-31.78 ug/m

3) and NOx (8.35-20.81 ug/m3) which are

within the permissible limit. Incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated as SPM (0.372 ug/m3), SO2 (0.154 ug/m

3) and NOx (0.1127 ug/m3). Bag filter

along with stack (15 m) will be provided to Spin Flash Dryer to control particulate matter. Stack (15) will be provided to steam boiler. However, no air pollution control device is proposed to control particulate from steam boiler. Two stage water scrubbers will be provided to ammonia vents to control ammonia gas and treated gas will be discharged through stack (15 m). Two stage alkali scrubber alongwith stack (15 m) will be provided to HCl and Cl2 vents to control HCl and Cl2 fumes. Solvent will be recovered by incorporating vent condenser using chilled brine. Total water requirement from Narmada water will be 212.5 m3/day. Water requirement will be met from existing bore well in case of non-availability of Narmada water. The total wastewater generation will be 155.25 m3/day and will be treated in ETP comprising primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facility. Treated effluent will be discharged into Effluent Channel Project after satisfying the norms. Domestic wastewater (2.25 m3/day) will be disposed of through a septic tank/soak pit system. Rain water harvesting structure will be created for rooftop rain water and storm water. Membership for CETP is not submitted. ETP sludge (400 Kg/day) will be sent to secured landfill site of M/s Nandesari Environment Control Ltd. Baroda. Gypsum sludge (480 MTPM) will be sold to the cement manufacturers/used for making of fly ash bricks. Spent acid (875 MTPM) will be used in alpha blue plant and remaining will be sold to users. However, no information is submitted regarding ash generation and disposal from boiler. Membership for TSDF is not submitted. Used oil (20 LPM) will be reused or sold to registered re- refiners. Discarded carboys/drums/cylinders (75 Nos./ Month) will be sold to authorized recyclers. Total power requirement from M/s Gujarat Electricity Board will be 300 KVA. A D.G. set of 300 KVA will be installed for power backup. Saw dust/agro waste/wood (950 MTPM) will be used as fuel for steam boiler and spin flash dryer. Green belt will be developed in 3600 m2 out of total land 11,455 m2.


Public Consultation meeting conducted by the State Pollution Control Board on 22nd May 2009. The issues raised included use of wood as fuel and its source, publicity of public hearing, permission for drawl of Narmada water, CGWA/CGWB permission, provision of employment, disposal of effluent and ECP capacity, measures for fire fighting, health and safety, construction of high School or hospital, contamination of Luna Village ground water etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

1. No Cuprous Chloride should be manufactured and no Chlorine should be used in the in the plant premises.

2. Process emissions in the form of NH3, Cl2, SO2 etc fumes should be scrubbed with efficient scrubbers. Scrubber effluent should be treated in ETP and treated effluent should meet the prescribed norms.

3. Bag filter with adequate stack height should be provided with steam boiler and

spin flash dryer to control particulate emission 100 mg/Nm3 or limit prescribed by the SPCB, which ever is more stringent.

4. Total water requirement should not exceed 212.5 m3/day from Narmada water or

ground water and prior permission should be obtained from the Central Ground Water Authority / State Ground Water Board / Competent Authority.

5. Industrial effluent should be treated in ETP comprising primary, secondary,

tertiary treatment facility and treated effluent should be discharged into CETP after meeting the inlet norms for CETP as stipulated by the GPCB.

6. Membership to the CETP for the discharge of treated effluent and TSDF for the

disposal of solid/hazardous waste should be obtained and a copy submitted to the Regional office of Ministry at Bhopal.

7. Solvent management should be as follows :

i. Reactor should be connected to chilled brine condenser system ii. Reactor and solvent handling pump should have mechanical seals to prevent

leakages. iii. The condensers should be provided with sufficient HTA and residence time

so as to achieve more than 95% recovery iv. Solvents should be stored in a separate space specified with all safety

measures. v. Proper earthing should be provided in all the electrical equipment wherever

solvent handling is done. vi. Entire plant should be flame proof. The solvent storage tanks should be

provided with breather valve to prevent losses.

8. Risk assessment due to hazardous chemicals should be carried out and all the necessary safety precautions and mitigative measures should be adopted.

9. Emergency Response Plant (ERP) should be prepared to handle hazardous chemicals.

13.4.5 Expansion of Chemicals Manufacturing Unit-1 at Sy. No. 194/1, Vaduchi Mata Road, Village Sokhada, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Shital Chemicals Industries (Unit-I). (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 5th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 12th & 13th November, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Shital Chemical Industries have proposed for expansion of chemicals manufacturing unit-1 at Sy. No. 194/1, Vaduchi Mata Road, Village Sokhada, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat. No national park/wild life sanctuary/reserve forest etc. is located within 10 km radius of the project site. The company proposes to undergo for enhancement in production capacity for its existing 8 products and will introduce 33 new products. The unit has acquired additional land of 8,000 m2 for proposed expansion. Now total project area is 14,000 m2 including existing land and additional acquired land. Total project cost is revised from Rs. 2.00 crores to Rs. 3.5 Crores. Rs. 50.5 Lakhs and Rs. 11.55 Lakhs are earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the court case. Details of existing products & proposed products along with the production capacity are as given below:

S. N. Products Existing (MTPM)

Proposed (MTPA)

1. Benzotrichloride 61 3000

2. Acetyl chloride 26 900

3. Benzoyl chloride 32 1800

4. Propionyl chloride 4.5 120

5. Chloroacetyl chloride 8 300

6. Trimethylacetyl chloride 10 1500

7. N ? Chlorosuccinimide 1 60

8. Propio-phenone 5 120

9. Benzyl Chloride 600

10. 4 - Fluorobenzyl chloride 120

11. 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl chloride 240

12. N - Butyryl Chloride 120

13. Isobutyryl chloride 240

14. N - Valeryl chloride 240

15. Isovaleryl chloride 240

16. 2,2-Dimethyl butyryl chloride 120

17. 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride 600

18. 3-Chloropropionyl chloride 120

19. m-Chlorobenzoyl chloride 120

20. P - Chlorobenzoyl chloride 120

21. p-Toluoyl chloride 120

22. Isopthaloyl chloride 240

23. 4-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride 120

24. 4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride 120

25. 2,4-Dichloro acetophenone 480

26. 4-fluoro benzaldehyde 240

27. 2-Chloro-6-fluoro benzaldehyde 240

28. 2,6-Dichloro benzaldehyde 240

29. Aripiprazole 24

30. Cilostozole 24

31. Doxazocine 24

32. Fexofenadine 24

33. Irbesartan 24

34. Lisinopril 24

35. Lumefentrine 24

36. Metoprolol 24

37. Nibivolol 24

38. Pantoprazole 24

39. Pioglitazone 24

40. Telmisartan 24

41. Zonisamide 24

By-products :

42. HCI (30%) -- 10,200

43. Sodium bisulfate -- 1,200

44. Alluminum chloride -- 1,974

45. Sodium bromide -- 141.3

46. Sodium iodide -- 9.23

47. Sodium fluoride -- 11

48. Ammonium chloride -- 6.4

49. m-chlorobenzoic acid -- 10.2

50. Potassium iodide -- 8

51. Potassium chloride -- 47

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations during November, 2009?January, 2010 and submitted data indicated SPM (92-140 ug/m3), RSPM (22.3-43.7 ug/m3), PM10 (55.3-90.7 ug/m

3), PM2.5 (25.3-60.7 ug/m3), SO2 (6.7-13.6 ug/m

3) and NOx (12.1-24.0 ug/m

3) which are within the permissible limit. Other gaseous parameters were observed as HCl (8.1?14.7 ug/m3), Cl2 (4.9?9.5 ug/m

3) and VOC?s like tolune (1.44 mg/m3), Benzoyl Chloride (2.0 mg/m3) and Propionyl Chloride (1.2 mg/m3). Incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated to be SPM (1.49 ug/m3), SO2 (2.57ug/m

3) and NOx (0.91ug/m3). Process emissions in the form of HCl, Cl2 and SO2 will be controlled by three stage scrubbers and caustic scrubber. For control of HCl/Cl emissions, an additional scrubber as 2nd stage scrubbing will be installed in the existing streams. For increased capacity, all the scrubbers will be finally connected to one scrubber for tail gas scrubbing with caustic solution as scrubbing medium. For control of HCl/SO2 emissions, new two stage caustic scrubbing system will be installed. Multi-cyclone alongwith stack (30 m) will be provided to proposed boiler and thermic fluid heater. The vents of the reactors will be connected to chilled water condenser system. The recovered solvent will be reused. Total ground water requirement will be increased from 3.4 m3/day (existing) to 85.50 m3/day after expansion. Total industrial wastewater generation will be increased from 2 m3/day (existing) to 27 m3/day after expansion, which will be treated in existing ETP for primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Treated effluent will be discharged to CETP, EICL for further treatment. A copy of CETP membership issued by M/s EICL vide dated 12th April, 2010 is enclosed in the EIA/EMP report. Domestic effluent (2 m3/day) will be disposed off to soak pit. Distillation residue (300 MTPA) will be stored in carbouys and sent to CHWI at NECL/GEPIL for Incineration. ETP Sludge (750 MTPA) will be sent to TSDF, NECL, Nandesari/GEPIL, Surat. Fly ash (600 MTPA) will be sold to brick manufacturers. Waste oil (100 Lit/Yr.) and discarded bags/containers/drums (1000 Nos./annum) will be sold to authorized dealers. HCl 30% (10,200 MTPA), Sodium bi-sulfite (100 MTPA), Alluminium Chloride (1974 MTPA), Sodium Bromide (141.3 MTPA), Sodium Iodide (9.23 MTPA), Sodium Fluoride (11 MTPA), Ammonium Chloride (6.4 MTPA), m-Chlorobenzoic acid (10.2 MTPA), Potassium Iodide (8 MTPA) and Potassium Chloride (47 MTPA) and will be sold to actual users/vendors. Hazardous waste storage room measuring 25 sq. m with impervious RCC flooring and leachate collection pit will be created. A copy of membership certificate for common hazardous waste management facility issued by M/s GEPIL dated 05th December, 2009 is submitted.

Green belt will be developed in 4620 m2 out of total land of 14,000 m2. Power requirement of 250 KVA will be sourced from M.G.V.C.L. D. G. set (2 x125 KVA) will be installed for the emergency power back up. lignite/ bio-fuel (17 MTPD) will be as fuel for boiler and thermic fluid heater. Fuel for DG set will be diesel (100 lts/day). The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board on 15th May, 2010. The issues raised included impact on agriculture, social development, local employment, green belt, ground water extraction etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After deliberations, the Committee desired submission of following information :

1. Total capacity of the plant. 2. Maximum quantity of drugs and intermediates to be manufactured at a time. 3. Maximum bulk storage of drugs and intermediates. 4. Maximum storage capacity of incompatible chemicals. 5. Comprehensive risk assessment plan and proposed mitigation measures. 6. Inlet efficiency of the scrubbers and secondary scrubbers 7. Details of the solvents to be used in the process and solvent recovery plan. 8. A note on handling of Benzene alongwith transfer system. 9. Cumulative impact on the agriculture and water table due to drawl of ground

water. An hydrological study should be carried out. 10. A detailed note on occupational health system including medical facilities at the

site, nearby, provision of Doctor (occupational health expert), frequency of visit and maintenance of records etc.







The Committee decided that a sub-committee comprising of R.K. Garg, Vice

chairman, Dr. B. Sengupta and a representative of the Ministry will visit all the 3 plants (one non-operating and two operating) to assess the existing pollution control measures adopted in the existing plant in operaing plants and suggest additional pollution control measures to be adopted during proposed expansion, if any.


13.4.6 Expansion of Di Phenyl Oxide (70 to 500 MTPM) and Diphenyl Oxide (93 to 666 MTPM) Manufacturing Unit at Plot no. 11/B, New Ahmedabad Industrial Estate, Village Moraiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s H.J. Arochem (P) Ltd. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 5th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 12th & 13th November, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s HJ Arochem (P) Ltd. have proposed for expansion of Di Phenyl Oxide (70 to 500 MTPM) and Diphenyl Oxide (93 to 666 MTPM) Manufacturing Unit at Plot no. 11/B, New Ahmedabad Industrial Estate, Village Moraiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. No wildlife Sanctuary/National Park/Biosphere Reserve etc. are located within 10 km radius of the project site. As per EIA/EMP report, Thol lake bird sanctuary is located at 14 km. Total land requirement is 4459.20 m2. A copy of ?consent to operate? accorded by GPCB issued vide letter no PC/CCA/ABD/GEN-263/18897 dated 19th July 2006 and its compliance report are submitted. Total project cost after expansion is revised from Rs. 432.07 Crores to Rs. 451.62 Lakhs. Rs. 38.00 lacs are earmarked towards capital cost for pollution control device and recurring cost is earmarked Rs. 9.5 Lakh/annum. No litigation is pending against the project. Details of products and its production capacity are given below:

S. N. Products Present Capacity (MTPM)

Proposed Capacity (MTPM)

Total Capacity (MTPM)

01 Di Phenyl Oxide 70 430 500 02 Di Phyl (as per EIA/EMP Report) 93 573 666 By-product : 01 Sodium Chloride 75 117.5 192.5

Phenol, Mono Chloro Benzene, Caustic flakes, Hydrochloric acid and catalyst will be used as raw materials. Diphenyl Oxide will be produced by Ulmann Synthesis, which is mixture of Sodium phenate & Mono-Chloro benzene heated under pressure. After cooling, it will be neutralized by adding HCl. The crude diphenyl oxide will be extracted from top and will be transferred to the distillation unit, where unit is distilled out under vaccum. Diphyl comprises of mixture of Diphenyl Oxide and Diphenyl does not involve any chemical reaction but involves physical process. Salt purification plant will be installed, wherein acetone will be used as solvent to separate salt from its solution into water. The spent solvent will be recovered by way of distillation and reused in the process.

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 8 locations during November, 2009?February, 20010 and submitted data indicated SPM (115-200 ug/m3), RSPM (33-70 ug/m3), SO2 (11-32 ug/m

3) and NOx (9-37 ug/m3) which are within the permissible

limit. Incremental concentration due to proposed project was estimated to be SPM (1.51

ug/m3) and SO2 (2.63 ug/m3). Multi-Cyclone separator alongwith stack (30 m) is provided

to existing boiler. Multi-Cyclone separator alongwith stack (40 m) will be provided for the proposed boiler (thermic fluid heater) to control particulate emission as per norms prescribed by GPCB. However, the Committee suggested that multi-cyclone separator followed by bag filters.

Total water requirement from New Ahmedabad Industrial Estate Water Supply System will be increased from 3 m3/day (existing) to 23.5 m3/day after proposed expansion. There will be no effluent generation from the process activities. Industrial wastewater generation from existing and proposed expansion is nil because water is only consumed for cooling purposes. Domestic effluent (1.5 m3/day) will be disposed through septic tank/soak pit.

Total spent solvent (4,385 MTPA) will be treated and reused. Distillation residue (12 MTPA) will be incinerated at CHWI of M/s NECL. Spent catalyst (30 MTPA) will be reused or sold to registered reprocessors. Spent /used oil (8 lts/annum) will be reused for lubrication purposes. Discarded containers/bags (70 nos./annum) will be reused/sold. A copy of membership no. 155 dated 27th June, 2006 for Common Incineration Facility issued by M/s NECL is submitted. A copy of membership for TSDF site issued by M/s Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd. vide letter dated 22nd August, 2006 is also submitted.

Green belt will be developed in 785.01 m2 out of total land 4459.20 m2. Lignite

(150 MTPM revised to 15 MTPD) will be used as fuel in thermic fluid heater. After expansion lignite/coal/white coal (agricultural waste) will be used as fuel. Power requirement from Uttar Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. will be increased from 110 HP to 230 HP after proposed expansion.

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board on 11th June, 2010. The issues raised included local employment, advertisement for public hearing, violation under environmental law, hazardous waste etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report. After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance:

1. Adequate pollution control measures viz. Multi-cyclone separator followed by bag filters alongwith stack of adequate height should be provided to the boiler (thermic fluid heater) to control particulate emission within 100 mg/Nm3.

2. Total water requirement from New Ahmedabad Industrial Estate Water Supply

System after proposed expansion should not exceed 23.5 m3/day and permission for drawl of water from concerned authority should be obtained.

3. No effluent should be discharged from the process and ?zero? discharge should

be adopted.

4. Solvent management should be carried out as follows :

i. Reactor should be connected to chilled brine condenser system

ii. Reactor and solvent handling pump should have mechanical seals to prevent leakages.

iii. The condensers should be provided with sufficient HTA and residence time so as to achieve more than 95% recovery

iv. Solvents should be stored in a separate space specified with all safety measures.

v. Proper earthing should be provided in all the electrical equipment wherever solvent handling is done.

vi. Entire plant should be flame proof. The solvent storage tanks should be provided with breather valve to prevent losses.

5. Total spent solvent should be treated and reused. Distillation residue should be

incinerated at CHWI of M/s NECL. Spent catalyst should be reused or sold to registered reprocessors. Spent/used oil should be reused for lubrication purposes.

6. Membership no. 155 dated 27th June, 2006 for Common Incineration Facility

issued by M/s NECL is submitted. A copy of membership for TSDF site issued by M/s Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd. vide letter dated 22nd August, 2006 is also submitted.

7. Green belt should be developed in 785.01 m2 out of total land 4459.20 m2.

13.4.7 Expansion of Chemical Manufacturing Unit at Sy. No. 293, Village Lunej, Taluka-Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Halogen Petrochem Corporation. (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 5th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 12th & 13th November, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. Additionally, PAs informed to the Committee that M/s Gujarat Halogen Petrochem Corporation have proposed for expansion of chemicals manufacturing unit at Sy. No. 293, Village Lunej, Taluka Khambhat, District Anand, Gujarat. No wildlife Sanctuary/National Park/Biosphere Reserve etc. are located within 10 km. Total project area is 10,825 m2. Total cost of the expansion project is revised from Rs. 1.95 Crores to Rs. 2.5 Crores. Rs. 35.5 Lakhs and Rs. 11.55 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost for pollution control measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of products and its production capacity are given below:

S. N. Product Present Capacity (MTPM)

Proposed Capacity (MTPA)

1. Acetyl chloride 15 2880 2. Chloroacetyl chloride 5 900 3. Benzoyl chloride 25 5220

4. Benzotrichloride (Captive Use)

- 5820

5. 2 Ethyl Hexonoyl chloride - 480 6. Methoxy acetyl chloride - 96 7. Octanoyl chloride - 84 8. Lauroyl chloride - 96 9. Chloro methyl pivalate - 96 10. Lauryl chloride - 96 11. 3-Chloro pivaloyl chloride - 96

12. 2-3 Dichloro propionyl chloride

- 96

13. p-Chloro benzoyl chloride - 96 14. M-Chloro benzyl chloride - 96 15. Terephthaloyl chloride - 180 16. Phenyl acetyl chloride - 180 17. 3 Phenyl propionyl chloride - 96

18. 3,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde

- 96

19. 2,4 Dichloro benzaldehyde - 96 20. 3-Phenoxy benzaldehyde - 96 21. p-Hydroxy benzaldehyde - 96 22. O-Chloro benzaldehyde - 96 23. 2-Flouro benzaldehyde - 96 24. 4 Methoxy benzaldehyde - 96 25. p-Hydroxy Benzophenone - 96 26. p-Hydroxy Acetophenone - 96

27. 4-Chloro 4 Hydroxy Benzophenone

- 96

28. 4,4, Difluoro Benzophenone - 96 29. p-Bromo Benzophenone - 96 30. 4,4 Dibromo Benzophenone - 96 31. 4-Fluoro Benzophenone - 96 32. 4,4 Dichloro Benzophenone - 96 33. 2,2,4 Trichloro Acetophenone - 96

34. Dimethyl Amine Hydrochloride

- 900

35. Acetamide - 900 By-products :

36. HCl (30%) - 12,840 37. Sodium bisulfite - 3,100 38. Acetamide - 245

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations during winter season 2009 and submitted data indicated SPM (92.0-140.0 ug/m3), RSPM (22.3-43.7 ug/m3), PM10 (55.3-91.0 ug/m

3), PM2.5 (25.3-60.7 ug/m3), SO2 (6.7-13.6 ug/m

3), NOx (17.9-24.0 ug/m3), HCl (8.1 to 14.7 ug/m3), Cl2 (4.9?9.5 ug/m

3) and VOC?s like toluene (1.58 mg/m3) and benzoyl chloride (1.7 mg/m3). Incremental concentration due to proposed

project was estimated to be SPM (2.68 ug/m3), SO2 (4.6 ug/m3) and NOx (1.64 ug/m

3). Multi-cyclone alongwith stack (30 m) will be installed to boiler and thermic fluid heater to control particulate emissions. Scrubber will be installed to scrub HCl & Cl2 gas and HCl & SO2

gas emitted during process. Additional 3 scrubbers as 2nd stage scrubbing will be installed in the existing streams. For increased capacity, all the scrubbers will be finally connected to one scrubber for tail gas scrubbing with caustic solution as scrubbing medium. For new products additional 2 stage caustic scrubbing system will be installed. The vents of the reactor will be connected to chilled water condenser system for recovery of solvents. The receiver will be jacketed with circulation of chilled water.

The total ground water requirement will be increased from 2.5 m3/day (existing) to 50.50 m3/day after expansion. Wastewater generation will be increased from 2 m3/day to 6.5 m3/day after expansion. Effluent (4.5 m3/day) will be treated in existing ETP comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment and treated effluent will be sent to CETP, EICL after meeting its inlet norms. Domestic effluent (2.0 m3/day) will be disposed off through septic tank and soak pit. A copy letter membership of CETP issued by M/s EICL vide dated 15th September, 2009 is submitted. ETP sludge (250 MTPA) will be sent to TSDF of NECL & GEPIL. Distillation residue (200 MTPA) will be sent for incineration at CHWI, NECL & GEPIL. Fly ash (320 MTPA) will be sold to brick manufacturers. HCl-30 % (12840 MTPA) and Sodium bi-sulfite (3,100 MTPA) and Aluminium Chloride solution (245 MTPA) will be sold. A hazardous waste storage room measuring 58.2 m2 will be provided with impervious RCC flooring and leachate collection pit. A copy letter no. NECL/BCP/2010-2011 dated 28th April, 2010 issued by M/s NECL regarding solid waste disposal and incineration is submitted. A copy letter dated 28th April, 2010 issued by M/s GEPIL regarding solid waste disposal and incineration is submitted. Used oil (75 LPA) will be used for coating MS structures. Discarded bags and containers (5000 Nos./Yr.) will be sold to scrap dealers.

Green belt will be developed in 3572 sq. m out of total land 10,825 m2. Power requirement from M.G.V.C.L for the expansion project will be 250 KVA. Biofuel (6 MTPD) / lignite (5 MTPD) will be used as a fuel. D. G. Set of 125 KVA capacities will be installed. Fuel for DG set will be diesel (100 lts/day).

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board on 4th June, 2010. The issues raised included social development, local employment rain water harvesting etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report.

After deliberations, the Committee desired submission of following information :

1. Total capacity of the plant. 2. Maximum quantity of drugs and intermediates to be manufactured at a time. 3. Maximum bulk storage of drugs and intermediates. 4. Maximum storage capacity of incompatible chemicals. 5. Comprehensive risk assessment plan and proposed mitigation measures. 6. Inlet efficiency of the scrubbers and secondary scrubbers 7. Details of the solvents to be used in the process and solvent recovery plan. 8. A note on handling of Benzene alongwith transfer system.

9. Cumulative impact on the agriculture and water table due to drawl of ground water. An hydrological study should be carried out.

10. A detailed note on occupational health system including medical facilities at the site, nearby, provision of Doctor (occupational health expert), frequency of visit and maintenance of records etc.







The Committee decided that a sub-committee comprising of R.K. Garg, Vice

chairman, Dr. B. Sengupta, Member and a representative of the Ministry will visit all the 3 plants (one non-operating and two operating) to assess the existing pollution control measures adopted in the existing plant in operaing plants and suggest additional pollution control measures to be adopted during proposed expansion, if any.


13.4.8 Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit (30.0 MTPM) at Plot No. 31, Mahalaxmi Estate, Village Iyava, Taluka Sanand, Sanand Viramgam Highway, Sanand, Ahemdabad, Gujarat by M/s Patel Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd (EC)

The project authorities and their consultant (QCI S.N. 139) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken as per Draft Terms of References (TORs) awarded during the 94th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 12th-14th May, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (bulk drugs & intermediates) located outside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. M/s Patel Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd have proposed for bulk drugs manufacturing unit (30.0 MTPM) at Plot No. 31, Mahalaxmi Estate, Village Iyava, Taluka Sanand, Sanand Viramgam Highway, Sanand, Ahemdabad, Gujarat. No eco-sensitive areas are located within 10 km radius of the plant. The plot area is revised from 1626 m2 to 1625 m2 as per EIA/EMP report. Project cost is Rs. 86.51 lacs. Rs. 8.0 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost for pollution control measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of products and its production capacity are given below:

S. N. Products Capacity (MTPM)

1 Valproic Acid (Dipropylaceticacid) 2 Calcium Valproate (Calcium Dipropylacetate Hydrate) 3 Magnesium Valproate (Magnesium Dipropylacetate Hydrate 4 Sodium Valproate (Sodium Dipropylacetate Hydrate 5 Divalproex Sodium

25.00

6 Phenyl Butazone 5.00 Total 30.00

By-products :

1 Ethanol As per EIA/EMP report, Ethanol is reduced from 16.0 to 11.0

2 Sodium Acetate 1.125

Dipropyl Diethyl Malonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide, N-Butyl Diethyl Malonate, Hydrazobenzene, Sodium Ethoxide and Acetic acid will be used as raw materials. Manufacturing process will involve mixing of raw materials with solvents, heating upto desired temperature for certain duration followed by solvent recovery, purification, drying, packing and dispatching etc.

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations during March ? May 2009 and submitted data indicated SPM (158-222 ug/m

3), RSPM (60-76 ug/m

3), SO2 (8.8-16.8 ug/m

3)

and NOx (10.8-18.8 ug/m3). Incremental concentration due to proposed project was

estimated to be SPM (0.24 ug/m3), SO2 (0.09 ug/m3) and NOx (0.01 ug/m

3). Flue gas emission from LDO fired boiler will be discharged through stack (15m). PAs have confirmed in the EIA/EMP report that chiller will be provided for chilled brine circulation to condensate the solvent vapours and reduce solvent losses. Solvent distillation assembly will be provided for ethanol as by product.

Total ground water requirement will be 3.2 m3/day. Total wastewater generation is revised from 1.8 m3/day to 0.8 m3/day and treated in ETP comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facility. Treated water will reused for gardening or evaporated in the process. Domestic effluent will be disposed through septic tank /soak pit.

ETP Sludge (20 kg/month) and residue from evaporation pan (12.2 MTPM) will be disposed at TSDF site. Membership of TSDF for disposal of hazardous waste is not submitted. Discarded drums/containers (150 nos/month) will be reused or sent back to raw material suppliers. Empty bags (300 nos/month) will be sold to recycler.

Green belt will be developed in 500 m2. Power requirement from the UGVCL will be 32 KW. DG set (30 KVA) will be installed for emergency power back up. Fuel requirement for the IBR boiler will be LDO (15 LPD).

The Committee deliberated upon the issues raised during the Public Hearing / Public Consultation meeting conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board on 29th January, 2010. The issues raised included ground water use, social welfare, air pollution impact, education, local employment etc. and have satisfactorily been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP report.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee found the final EIA/EMP report adequate and suggested to stipulate following specific conditions alongwith other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance :

1. Chiller should be provided for chilled brine circulation to condensate the solvent vapours and reduce solvent losses. Solvent distillation assembly should be provided for ethanol as by product.

2. Hydrocarbons monitoring in ambient air should be ensured. 3. Total ground water requirement should not exceed 3.2 m3/day and prior

permission should be obtained from CGWB/SGWB. 4. Total wastewater generation should not exceed 0.8 m3/day and treated in ETP

comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facility. Treated water should be reused in the process or for gardening.

5. ETP Sludge and residue from evaporation pan should be disposed at TSDF site.

Membership of TSDF for disposal of hazardous waste should be obtained and informed to the Regional Office of the Ministry accordingly.

6. Green belt should be developed in 33 % area. Green belt design should be as

per CPCB guidelines.

13.4.9 Expansion of Fertilizer plant at Sy. No. 20/4 K.M. Stone, Indore-Ujjain Road, (Dharampuri) Village Rajoda, Tehsil-Sanwer, District Indore, Madhya Pradesh by M/s Rama Phosphates Ltd. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Chemical Fertilizer Plants excluding SSP are listed at S.N. 5(a) as per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and 1st December, 2009 under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level.

M/s Rama Phosphates Ltd. has proposed for the expansion of Fertilizer Plant at # 20/4 K.M. Stone, Indore-Ujjain Road, (Dharampuri) Village Rajoda, Tehsil Sanwer, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Total project area is 88,505 m2. Proposed expansion will be carried out in the existing campus and no additional land will be required. Khan River is at 5 km. MPPCB has accorded ?Consent to Establish? under Air and Water Act for the existing Sulphuric Acid Plant (1,00,000 TPA) and SSP (1,50,000 TPA) vide letter dated 27th March, 2008 and Authorization. Total cost of the project for expansion is Rs. 1.2 Crores. Rs. 64.15 Lakhs and Rs. 6.05 Lakhs are earmarked towards capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environment protection measure. Following will be manufactured: S.N. Items Existing Capacity

(TPA) Proposed Capacity

(TPA) Total Capacity

(TPA)

1. Single Super Phosphate 1,50.000 15,000 1,65,000 2. Sulphuric Acid 1,00,000 3. NPK - 60,000 60,000

4. GSSP - 60,000 60,000 5. Sulphur D.P. (85%) 5,000 5,000 6. Borometed SSP 25,000 25,000 TOTAL 4,15,000

Rock phosphate (94,050 MTPA) will be sourced from RSMM, Udaipur. Sulphur (61,050 MTPA) will be purchased from IOCL, Panipat/Mathura; RIL at Jamnagar, Gujarat, MRPL, Mangalore. Boron will be imported from Argentina. 55 trucks will be used for transportation of raw material and products. NPK manufacturing will require urea (300 MTPA).

SSP: Tri Calcium Phosphate of the rock phosphate will be converted by Mono-Calcium Phosphate by reacting with Sulphuric Acid to manufacture SSP (Single Super Phosphate).

Sulphuric Acid: H2SO4 will be manufactured from Sulphur using High Technology Double Conversion and Double Absorption (DCDA) process. ?S? will be melted in melting pit at 112-1190c and melted ?S? will be pumped to Sulphur burner at 130-1350c in presence of hot air. ?S? in oxidized heat is generated being exothermic reaction rising temperature to 800-10000c producing SO2 gas. SO2 will be converted to SO3 in presence of V2O5 at 400-450

0C. Heat exchanger are provided to maintain temperature. After passing through bed converters, gases will pass through Inter Pass Absorption tower (IPAT) to absorb S03 and form cone. H2S04 in acid production tank.

GSSP: Granulated SSP will be manufactured by passing SSP into granulator and

dryer. Sulphur dust power (85%) will be manufactured by grinding in roller mill. NPK: NPK fertilizer will be manufactured by mixing/blending of 2 or more

Fertilizers/chemicals like Urea/DAP/MOP/SSP etc. by treating into a hopper and granulator.

Boronated SSP: 2% Borax powder will be added to SSP to manufacture

Boranated SSP.

Ore coal based furnace (re-heating) is installed for hot air generation for granules drying purpose. D.G. set will be provided 6.3 m stack to regulate emissions. Cyclone, ventury wet scrubber, bag house, caustic scrubber will be provided to phosphate fertilizer plant. The flue gases generated will contain Si F4, CO2, SO2, H2O etc. Fugitive emissions will be generated from Roc Phosphate loading and unloading, Sulphur loading and unloading, Sulphuric acid loading and unloading, dust from transportation and material handling etc. Water spraying will be done to control dust pollution. Good house keeping practice will be adopted. Stack gases from H2SO4 plant will be vented containing SO2 level as 4 kg SO2/MT of H2SO4 produced as per MPPCB norms.

Total water requirement from tankers and nearby villages will be increased from 290 m3/day to 324 m3/day after expansion. No groundwater will be abstracted. Insignificant amount of wastewater generated will be recycled in the process. Domestic waste water (SICLD) will be generated treated in sewage treatment plant (STP). Run off will be harvested through storm water pipe network to improve ground water quality.

Sulphur sludge residue, wet scrubber sludge will be reused in the process. The inorganic acid (H2 SiF6) will be reused and flue gas will be collected in pits and used again in the process for dilution of Sulphuric acid. No industrial solid waste will be disposed off. Waste / used oil, used batteries and catalyst (0.150 MTPA) will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors V2OS. STP sludge will be used as manure for the green belt development. Green belt is already developed in 43.9%. Acoustic enclosures will be provided to D.G. sets. Power (0.83 MW) from M.P. P.K.V.V.L. will remain same as is for existing plant. D.G. set (1x1000 KVA) is installed. HSD(100 l/w) will be used as fuel.

After deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) after considering

all due aspects, recommended the proposal for the preparation of EIA/EMP as per the following TORs :

1. Executive summary of the project. 2. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for

environmental pollution control measures. 3. Detailed break up of the land area alongwith photograph of the area. 4. Present land use based on satellite imagery. Present land use based on satellite

imagery of 10 km radius around the site. 5. Location of National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 10 km radius

of the project. 6. List of raw materials required and its source. 7. Manufacturing process details along with flow chart, material balance etc.

Process flow diagram indicating points of emissions to air and effluent sources, also likely points from where fugitive emissions may take place.

8. Existing one year ambient air quality, stack emissions, fugitive emissions; water requirement and water balance cycle; generation, re-utilization and disposal of solid/ hazardous waste alongwith its mitigation plan.

9. A copy of ?Environment Clearance?/?Consent to Establish? for the existing plant alongwith point-wise compliance report.

10. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

11. Ambient air quality (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, NH3, F) at 6 locations within the study area of 10 km, aerial coverage from project site. Location of at least one AAQMS in downwind direction.

12. Action plan to control ambient air quality as per NAAQES Standards notified by the Ministry on 16th September, 2009.

13. Impact of emissions from the existing plant on soil/agricultural land of the study area.

14. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of urea/pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features.

15. Actual source of water required for the proposed plant and ?permission? for the drawl of 324 m3/day water from the competaent authority.

16. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated, recycled/reused and discharged.

17. Ground water monitoring including Fluoride level at 3-4 locations. 18. Solid waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the

hazardous waste.

19. Details of socio-economic development activities should be in place. 20. Details of litigation / court case in pending against the proposal, if any. 21. Detailed Environment management Plant (EMP) with specific reference to details

of air pollution control system, water and waste water management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound implementation plan for mitigation measure.

22. EMP to include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques. Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.


24. Point-wise compliance to the TORs including index in EIA/EMP. 25. Details, if any court case/litigation in pending.






in this letter and that raised in Public Hearing/consultation along with duly filled in Industry Sector questionnaire. The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the above issues and the issues raised in the Public hearing have been incorporated.


(Viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (OCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F.No.J-l1013/77/2004 - IA ll (l) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

The Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) decided that PAs may be

communicated the above ?TORs? for the preparation of final EIA/EMP. As soon as the final EIA/EMP report is prepared, the same may be submitted by the PAs to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance. The draft EIA/EMP report should be submitted to the M. P. Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues should be incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.4.10 Bulk Drug and Intermediate Unit (15 Products 18.70 MTPA) at Plot No. 53, 54, 73 & 74, Industrial Area, Raichur Growth Centre, District Raichur, Karnataka by M/s Sri Sai Amrutha Pharma Private Limited. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant (Global Enviro Labs; QCI S.N. 112) gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Bulk Drug and Intermediate Units are listed at S.N. 5(f) under Category ?B? due to location in notified Raichur Industrial Growth Center but due to application of General conditions (Within 10 km of Interstate boundary), proposal is kept under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level. Raichur, Karnataka is listed at S.N. 53 (CEPI 68.77) in the O.M. No.J-11013/5/2010-IA(II)(I) dated 13th January, 2010 and is categorized under severely polluted area and procedure mentioned in the circular No. J-11013/18/2009-IA(II)-I dated 25th August, 2009 have to be followed. Accordingly, comments of the Karnataka SPCB have been obtained before considering the proposal. KSPCB has submitted their comments vide letter dated 23rd April, 2010.

M/s Sri Sai Amrutha Pharma Private Limited have proposed for the Bulk Drug and Intermediate Unit (15 products 18.70 MTPA) at Plot No. 53, 54, 73 & 74, Industrial Area, Raichur Growth Centre, District Raichur, Karnataka. Total project area is 8,942.4 m2 (2 acres). A copy of the allotment letter is submitted. Raichur city is at 23 km. Total cost of the project is Rs. 3.20 Crores. Rs. 60.00 Lakhs and Rs. 5.00 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. Following will be manufactured:

S.N. Products Production (MTPM)

1. Amlodipine Besylate 1.50 2. Atrovastain Calcium 1.50 3. Certizine di Hydrochloride 1.00 4. Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Monohydrate 3.00 5. Fluconazole 1.50 6. Lamivudine 1.50 7. Levo Certrizine Di Hydrochloride 3.00 8. Losartan Potassium 0.75 9. Metformin 0.50 10. Montelukast Sodium 0.60 11. Pantprazole 0.75 12. Sildenafil Citrate 0.50 13. Tramadol Hydrochloride 0.60 14. Valsartqan 1.50 15. Zidovudine 0.50

Manufacturing details of all the 15 products and list of hazardous chemicals is included. Isopropyl alcohol, Toluene, Methylene Dichloride, Acetone, Ethylene dichloride, Methanol, Tetrahydrofuran etc. will be used as solvents. Cyclone separator will be provided to control stack emissions. Boiler will be provided with 32 m stack. SPM, SO2, NOx and CO will be provided. Coal ash yard will be constructed. Vent condensers will be installed to storage tank to prevent fugitive

emissions. Scrubbing system will be installed to control process emissions. Distillation column/dedicated reactors with condensers will be installed for effective recovery of solvents. Sub coolers will be installed for chilled brine circulation to effectivey reduce the solvent evaporation losses into the atmosphere.

Earlier PAS have informed that the total ground water requirement from bore will be 90 m3/day and now informed that 90 m3/day water will be drawn from KIADB. Out of 90 KLD, 53 KLD water will be recycled/reused/lost in the process and 37 KLD wastewater will be generated. Water sample collected from the plant site indicates that all the parameters are within the permissible limits. Effluent treatment will include screen and grit chamber, oil and grease trap, neutralization, effluent collection, multi-effect evaporation and sludge drying. After recycling/reuse, part of the treated effluent will be forced evaporated for final treatment. The residue collected from forced evaporation and solid waste will be stored in HDPE drums designed to TSDF facility. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. No effluent will be discharged outside the premises and ?Zero? discharge will be adopted.

Solid waste (986 kg/day) and evaporation residue (330 kg/day) will be generated. Solid waste will be in the form of inorganic (376 kg/day), organic (275 kg/day) and distillation sludge (330 kg/day). Hazardous material will be stored in drums on elevated platform, provided with leached collection pits. Fly ash will be sold to brick manufacturers. Waste / used oil, used batteries, plastic, empty drums etc. will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors. Out of 8094 m2, green belt will be developed in 2851.96 m2, Electric (250 KVA) from APSEB will be sourced. D.G. set (250 KVA) will be installed for stand by. Coal (300 MTPM) and HSD (40l/day) will be used as fuel.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) prescribed following Terms of reference for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground 4. Regulatory framework 5. Recommendations of the Karnataka Pollution Control Board regarding issue of

environment clearance to the project. 6. Confirmation that proposed drugs are not banned by DCGI 7. A map indicating location of the projrct and distance from severely polluted area 8. A copy of notification issued by the Govt. of Karnataka indicating location of the

project in Raichur Growth Centre, a notified industrial area. 9. Project location and plant layout. 10. Infrastructure facilities including power sources. 11. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for

environmental pollution control measures. 12. Project site location along with site map of 10 km area and site details providing




15. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary.

16. All the environment clearances accorded by the Ministry, Consent to Establish and Operate and point-wise compliance to the specific and general conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance and Consent to Establish and Operate for all the existing plants.

17. List of products alongwith the production capacities. 18. List of solvents and its recovery plan. 19. Detailed list of raw material required and source, mode of storage and transportation. 20. Manufacturing process details alongwith the chemical reactions. Process flow

diagram indicating points of emissions to air and effluent sources, also likely points from where fugitive emissions may take place.

21. Air pollution control measures proposed for the effective control of gaseous emissions within permissible limits.

22. Design details of ETP, incinerator, if any alngwith control of Dioxin & Furan, boiler, scrubbers/bag filters etc.

23. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan 24. Ambient air quality at 6 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial coverage from

project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction. 25. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative




28. Possibility of using other solvents in place od Methylene di-chloride. 29. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of

ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Ambient air quality modelling for plant.

30. ?Permission? for the drawl of 90 m3/day water from KIADB from concerned authority. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged. Action plan for ?Zero Discharge? of effluent as proposed should be included.


32. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste calorific value of hazardous waste and detailed characteristic of the hazardous waste. Data on hazardous /toxic chemicals. Action plan for the disposal of fly ash generated from boiler should be included.


34. Details of land fill alongwith design details as per CPCB guidelines. Location of secured land fill/TSDF.


36. Ground water monitoring around the project site as well as around land fill site 37. Risk assessment for storage, transporation, handling of chemicals/solvents and

phosgenes and mitigation measures. Action plan for handling & safety system, whenever any cyanide is involved in process.

38. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 39. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be included to



41. Socio-economic development activities should be in place. 42. Note on compliance to the recommendations mentioned in the CREP guidelines. 43. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details of

air pollution control system, water & wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound implementation plan for mitigation measure should be provided.


45. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.

46. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs. 47. Confirmation if any litigation / court case is in pending against the proposal. The following general points should be noted:

i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional languages. iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a





viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (OCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard

circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.


It was decided that ?TORs? prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The Committee (Industry-2) also noted that no public hearing/consultation is required due to project being located in notified Raichur growth centre as per Section (iii), Stage (3), Para (i)(b) of EIA Notification, 2006. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.4.11 Expansion of Partially Oriented Yarn (POY, 650 to 1200 MTPD) and Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY, 100 to 300 TPD) at 17/5/1, Village Rakholi, Sayali, Silvassa, Dada & Nagar, Haveli by M/s Alok Industries Limited. (TOR)

The project authorities themselves gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the Man Made Fibre plants except Rayons are listed at S.N. 5(d) under Category ?B? and appraised at the Central level due to location of Interstate boundary of Gujarat at 5 km and applicability of General Condition.

M/s Alok Industries Limited have proposed for the expansion of Partially Oriented Yarn (POY, 650 to 1200 MTPD) and Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY, 100 to 300 TPD) at 17/5/1, Village Rakholi, Sayali, Silvassa, Dada & Nagar, Haveli. Environment clearance has been accorded by the Ministry vide letter No. J-11011/674/2008 dated 31st October, 2008 to manufacture Partially Oriented Yarn (POY, 500 MTPD) and J-11011/674/2008-IA(II)-I dated 11th June, 2009 for expansion of (POY/FDY, 750 TPD). PAs have submitted a copy of Consent to Operate accorded by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board vide letter no. PCC/DDD/G-921/WA/RK/98-1208 dated 12th August 2010. Town & Country Planning Department vide letter dated 13th August, 2008 has confirmed that Sy. No.17 of Village Rekholi and 521 of Village Sayali are notified Industrial Zone vide notification dated 11th July, 2007 and expansion will be carried out in the existing campus only. No additional land will be acquired. River Damanganga is lat 5 km. Interstate Gujarat boundary is at 5 km. Forest zone is at 6 km. Silvasa town is at 7 km. No eco-sensitive areas are located with 10 km radius of the plant. A copy of letter no. 7-2/356-FD/WL/IV/09/828 dated 4th December, 2009 issued by Forest Department, Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) mentioning project site does not fall within the buffer zone of 100 m distance from the boundary of Dadra Nagar Haveli Wildlife sanctuary. Total project area is 80,000 m2 and no new land will be acquired for the expansion project. Total cost of the project is Rs. 580.00 Crores. Rs. 10.95 Crores and Rs. 49.90 Lakhs are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per annum for pollution control measures. PAs vide e mail dated 11th August, 2010 have informed that following are the details of existing and proposed capacity of the products:

S. N. Products Existing capacity (TPD) Proposed capacity (TPD)

1 POY 650 1,200

2 FDY 100 300

3 PSF -- 100

Total 750 1,600

Polymers will be produced using TPA or QTA and Mono ethylene glycol as basic esterification and polycondensation. Water will be liberated as by product during the reaction and is fed to OSC feed tank for reuse. Monomer is converted to oligomer after esterification. Antimony Trioxide, Titanium Di oxide (TIO2) and Barium Sulphate will be used as catalyst. Esterification is carried out in one vessel whereas polycondensation will be carried out in two vessels viz. Up flow Pre-polymerizer (UFPP) and Finisher. Molten polymer from each finisher will be transferred to clippers/spinning. Average ambient air quality data for March, 2010 for the existing plant indicates RPM (87.2 ug/Nm3) SPM (180.81 ug/Nm3), SO2 (13.68 ug/Nm

3) and NOx (22.68 ug/Nm3) and are within the permissible limit. Existing particulate matter and NOX emissions are within 150 mg/Nm3 and 350 ppm respectively but will reduce to 10 mg/Nm3 and 115 PPM whenever RLNG will be supplied to the plant. Presently, LSHS is used as fuel.

Vapors will be condensed. Organics will be stripped and water will be sent to ETP. Vapors from stripping column will be sent HTF vaporizers for burning organic matters. Stack (60 m) will be installed to disperse NOx, SPM and particulate matter from thermo pack. Additional Oxygen analyzer will be installed before extraction for reducing excess air. Bag filters will be provided for dust extractions and particulate emissions.

Total water requirement from canal water will be 1,682 m3/day out of which 1,322

m3/day water will be recycled/reused in the process. 355 m3/day water will be lost in the cooling and process. No additional water will be required. Effluent generation will enhance from 188 m3/day to 399 m3/day. Capacity of the existing effluent treatment plant (ETP) will be enhanced. No effluent will be discharged. ?Zero discharge will be adopted. Chilled water generated from chiller unit will be used for scrubbing EG cooler and for clipper water cooler as a back up in summer. Storm water will be used for ground water discharge.

Polymer waste will be recycled in house for manufacture of wadding for captive consumption. Drums and bags will be disposed as scrap. Waste oil and used batteries will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors. Green belt will be developed in 33% area. Acoustic enclosure will be provided to FO fired D.G. sets (29 MW). Power requirement will be 9,000 KW and will remain within sanctioned load of 9,000 KW. LSHS consumption will increase from 30 KLD to 70 KLD. However, Natural gas (60,000 Nm3/day) will be used whenever available.

The Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking the EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the existing and expansion project. 2. Promoters and their back ground 3. A copy of Gazette Notification issued by the Govt. of Dadra & Nager, Haveli

indicating location of the project in notified industrial area. 4. A copy of all the ?Environment Clearance? / ?Consent to Establish/Operate? for

the existing plant alongwith point-wise compliance report. 5. Project location and Plant layout. 6. Infrastructure facilities, existing and proposed including power sources. 7. Total cost of the project as well as total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for

environmental pollution control measures. 8. Project site location alongwith site map of 5 km area and site details providing

various industries, surface water bodies, forests etc. 9. Present land use of the study area of 5 km radius. Location of National Park/Wild

life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 5 km radius of the project. 10. Permission from the State Forest Department regarding the impact of the

proposed plant on the surrounding reserve forests. 11. Details of the total land (existing and for proposed expansion) and land covered

by green belt in terms of percentage excluding lawns etc. 12. List of products (existing & proposed) alongwith the production capacities. 13. List of raw material required and source. 14. Manufacturing process details alongwith the chemical reactions. 15. Design details of ETP & boiler. 16. Details of water and air pollution due to existing unit as well as proposed

expansion and its mitigation plan. 17. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,

hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary. 18. Ambient air quality data for one month other than monsoon regarding PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOx and VOCs at 4 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial coverage from project site. Location of one AAQMS should be in downwind direction. One month data other than monsoon for water quality monitoring and noise monitoring, or otherwise, Actual existing ambient air, stack emission, fugitive emission data, assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features; water requirement, water balance cycle, treated wastewater analysis, recycle/reuse and disposal; type of solid/hazardous waste generation, management, reutilization and disposal alongwith characteristics of ETP waste for last one year should be included.

19. Actual source and ?Permission? for the drawl of 1,682 m3/day water for the proposed expansion from the Competent authority. Existing ground water monitoring reports.

20. Risk assessment for storage and handling of chemicals/solvents as well as due to handling, storage and usage of natural gas and mitigation measures adopted in existing plant and proposed during expansion. Data on hazardous/toxic chemicals.

21. A note on the medical facilities for the workers at the site and current status of occupational health of the workers should be incorporated.

22. Action plan for development of green belt in 33% area alongwith green belt already developed on map.

23. Scheme for rainwater harvesting existing and proposed during expansion.

24. A note on socio-economic development activities done and proposed for future with financial provision should be in place.

25. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details of air pollution control system, water & wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound implementation plan for mitigation measure should be included.


27. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.

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



languages. (iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach

a copy of the letter. (v) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as

an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. (vi) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the

issues in this letter. The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report.


(viii) The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (OCl)/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this regard circular no F. No. J -l1013/77/2004-IA II(I) dated 2nd December, 2009 posted on the Ministry?s website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.

(ix) ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI to the environmental consultant should be included.

It was decided that ?TORs? prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The Committee noted that the project is located in the industrial zone as per notification issued by the Govt. of D & NH and exempted from the public hearing. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

The Committee also noted that environment clearance has been accorded by the Ministry vide letter No. J-11011/674/2008 dated 31st October, 2008 to manufacture Partially Oriented Yarn (POY, 500 MTPD) and again vide letter no. J-11011/674/2008-

IA(II)-I dated 11th June, 2009 for the expansion project (POY/FDY, 750 TPD). Now, proposed expansion is 3rd expansion within a span of 3 years. Besides, PAs have claimed that there will be no air emissions, liquid effluent discharge and even no solid/hazardous waste generation. Therefore, the Committee decided to visit the site to assess pollution control measures installed in the existing plant, assess their performance and suggest further remedial measures required, if any.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee desired that a sub-committee Shri M.B. Lal, Chairman, R.K. Garg, Vice chairman and a representative of the Ministry should visit the unit to assess the pollution control measures being adopted in the existing plant and to be augmented and suggest additional pollution control measures to be adopted in the proposed expansion plant.

13.4.12 Copper Phthalocyanine Blue (700 MTPM), Pigment Alpha Blue (75 MTPM), and Pigment Beta Blue (200 MTPM) Manufacturing Unit at Block No. 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170, Village Vedach, Tehsil Jambusar, District Bharuch, Gujarat by M/s Narayan Organics Pvt. Ltd. (TOR)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (Organic chemical, other synthetic organic chemicals and chemical intermediates) located outside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

M/s Narayan Organics Pvt. Ltd. have proposed for setting up of Copper Phthalocyanine Blue (700 MTPM), Pigment Alpha Blue (75 MTPM), and Pigment Beta Blue (200 MTPM) Manufacturing Unit at Block No. 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170, Village Vedach, Tehsil Jambusar, District bharuch, Gujarat. Total land requirement is 34,000 m2. Total project cost is Rs. 12.60 Crores. Rs. 1.50 Crore is earmarked towards capital cost foe pollution control device. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of products and production capacity are as given below: S.N. Product Production capacity

(MTPM)

1 Copper Phthalocyanine Blue 700 2 Pigment Alpha Blue 75 3 Pigment Beta Blue 200 4 Ammonium Carbonate Solution -12-15 % (by-

product) 600

Total 1575

Phethalic Anhydride, Urea, Cuprous Chloride, Ammonium Molybdate, Ortho-Nitro Toluene, Caustic soda flakes and Sulphuric acid will be used as raw materials for manufacturing Copper phthalocyanine blue. Copper Phthalocyanine blue, Sulphuric acid and caustic soda flake will be used as raw materials for Pigment alpha blue. Copper Phthalocyanine blue and Iso butyl alcohol will be used as raw materials for Pigment beta blue. Copper Phthalocyanine Blue manufacturing will involve reaction of chemicals in a presence of catalyst at desired temperature for 6/8 hours followed by drying. The dried

powder will be packed in bags and sent to Godown. Pigment Beta Blue manufacturing does not involve any chemical reaction. This will involve mixing of raw materials and heating. Solvent will be recovered in a separate. Material will be dumped into dumping vessels with required surfactant and additives and will stir for 4 to 5 hours. Mass will be filtered and washed the material to neutral pH. Wet cake will be routed to SFD for drying purpose and collect the material in the HDPE/Jumbo bags. Pigment Alpha Blue manufacturing does not involve any chemical reaction. This will involve mixing of copper phthalocyanine blue and Sulphuric acid. The temperature of the vessel will be cooled to 10OC. Sulphuric acid concentration will be reduced to 10-20 %.The concentrate liquor will be purified by alkali wash followed by acid wash and filter press drying.

Dust collector with stack (30 m) will be installed in boilers (2 Nos.), thermic fluid heaters (3 Nos.) and hot air generators (3 Nos.) to control particulate matter within 150 mg/Nm3, SO2 within 100 mg/Nm

3 and NOx within 150 mg/Nm3. Two-stage water

scrubber followed acid scrubber with stack (15 m) will be provided process stack-1 & 2 to control NH3 within 150 mg/Nm

3. Ammonia gas will be absorbed in water and will result in liquid ammonia solution.

Ground water requirement will be 612 m3/day. Effluent (452 m3/day) will be generated. The entire quantity of the industrial wastewater will be segregated into three parts i.e. concentrated stream, general/weak stream from manufacturing activities of other product from manufacturing stream and other stream consists of effluent the utility section such as RO reject, DM plant regeneration, cooling bleed off, boiler blow down etc. Acidic effluent will be reused in process. Wastewater will be treated in primary/secondary treatment plant and finally disposed off into ECP channel for convening estuary of Mahi River.

Part of ETP sludge (600 MTPM) will be sold to cement industries and balance will be sent to TSDF site as land filling approved by GPCB. Spent oil (0.2 MTPA) will be sold to approved recycler. Discarded container (drums 120 nos./month, liners 0.1 MTPM) will be sold to approved recycler.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) prescribed

following Terms of reference for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground 4. Regulatory framework 5. Project location and plant layout. 6. Infrastructure facilities including power sources. 7. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for




10. Permission from the State Forest Department regarding the impact of the proposed plant on the surrounding reserve forests, if any.


12. List of raw materials, products alongwith the production capacities and list of solvents and its recovery plan.

13. Commitment for not using azodyes in the process should be given. 14. Detailed list of raw material required and source, mode of storage and

transportation. 15. Manufacturing process details alongwith the chemical reactions. 16. Design details of ETP, incinerator, if any alngwith control of Dioxin & Furan,

boiler, scrubbers/bag filters etc. 17. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan 18. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,

hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary. 19. Ambient air quality monitoring for all the parameters including VOCs within the

study area of 5 km., aerial coverage from project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction.

20. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall and AAQ data (except monsoon) for PM10, SO2, NOx including HC and VOCs.should be collected. The monitoring stations should take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. Data for water and noise monitoring should also be included.



23. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Air quality modelling for the proposed plant.

24. Permission for drawl of 612 m3/day ground water from the CGWA/SGWB. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged. Method to be used to control ammonical nitrogen from industrial wastewater.


26. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste calorific value of hazardous waste and detailed characteristic of the hazardous waste.


28. Ground water monitoring around the land fill site 29. Membership of CETP for disposal to effluent and TSDF for disposal of hazardous

water/ solid waste. 30. Risk assessment for storage for chemicals/solvents and phosgenes. 31. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 32. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be included to



34. Socio economic development activities should be in place. 35. Note on compliance to the recommendations mentioned in the CREP guidelines. 36. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details















(Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic

Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The draft EIA/EMP report should be submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues raised during public hearing should be incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.4.13 Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit (7.025 MTPD) at Sy. No. 49, 50 to 54, 65, 67 & 69, Village Lankalapalli Palem, Tehsil Pusapati, Mandal Rega, District Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Loven Labs Private Limited. (TOR).

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (bulk drugs & intermediates) located outside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level. M/s Loven Labs Private Limited have proposed for setting up of Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit (7.025 MTPD) at Sy. No. 49, 50 to 54, 65, 67 & 69, Village Lankalapalli Palem, Tehsil Pusapati Rega Mandal, District Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Total plot area is 42.16 acres. The project site is 3.5 Km away from Bay of Bengal. Kumili reserve forest is located at 5.2 Km (NW). Total project cost is Rs. 45.0 Crores. Rs. 4.90 Crores are earmarked toward capital cost for pollution control measures. No litigation/court case is pending against the project. Details of the products and its capacity are given below:

S. N. Products Capacity (Kg/day)

1 Flucanazole 200 2 Zidovudine 400 3 Tadalafil 150 4 Olmesartan 200 5 Nevirapine 300 6 Rebeprazole Sodium 300 7 Efavirenz 200 8 Carvedilol 150 9 Levofloxacin 150 10 Losartan Potassium 200 11 Topiramate 100 12 Esomeprazole 400 13 Irbesartan 100 14 Abacavir sulphate 100 15 Venlaflaxine Hydrochloride 100 16 Lansoprazole 300 17 Omeprazpole 100 18 Telemisartaan 100 19 Ramipril 100 20 Loratidine 100 21 Clopidogrel Bisulfate 200 22 Pentaprazole Sodium 100

23 Glimpride 50 24 Ezetimibe 200 25 Lamotrizine 200 26 Lercanidipine HCl 50 27 Benazaprile Hydrocloried 50 28 Valcyclovir HCL 50 29 Rosuvastatin Calcium 100 30 Valsratan 100 31 Zolpidem Tartrate 100 32 Terbinafine Hcl 100 33 Setraline Hydrochloride 500 34 Citrizine HCL 150 35 Levetracitam 150 36 Itraconazole 200 37 Sparfloxacin 250 38 Voricanazole 100 39 Enalapril Maleate 75 40 Adopalene 50 41 Ketrolac Tromethamine 100 42 Lamivudine 400 Total 7,025

*At any time, only 20 products will be manufactured i.e. 3750 Kgs/day. Acetone, Monochloro Benzene, Toluene, Methanol, Bovine trachea, Sodium Sulphate, Papain, C. S. Flakes, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl alcohol, Aluminium Chloride, Ammonium acetate, Ammonium Format, Azcyclanol, Benzyl Ester. HCl, Biphenyl Ester, Butylated hydroxyl anisole, Calcium Acetate and Camphor sulphonic acid will be used as raw materials. Manufacturing process will involve organic synthesis. The chemical synthesis will essentially involve production of the various APIs by way of chemical reactions like acetylation, hydrogenation, oxidation, reduction etc. The product of reaction will be purified, filtered and dried before packing the final product.

Sources of air pollution are coal fired boiler (3x5 TPH), Thermic fluid heater, Incinerator and DG set (1000 KVA). Bag filter alongwith stack (33 m) to coal fired boiler, stack (15.2 m) for thermic fluid heater, scrubber alongwith stack (35 m) to incinerator and stack (6.5 m) to DG set (1000 KVA) will be provided.

Total ground water requirement will be 411 m3/day. Wastewater will be treated in

ETP. Washing and domestic effluent will be treated in ETP comprising of equalization tank, primary clarifier, aeration tank, secondary clarifier, Chemical oxidation, sand filter and GAC filter etc. High TDS effluent from process will be treated in the ETP comprising of primary clarifier, striping system, multiple-effect evaporation system etc. Treated effluent will be discharged into sea.

Ash (6.0 TPD) from boiler will be sold to brick manufacturers. Solvent residue (3.2 TPD) will be sent to TSDF/Cement Industry/Incineration. Incineration ash (0.4 TPD), Evaporation salts (4.72 TPD) and ETP sludge (0.33 TPD) will be sent to TSDF. Process residue (1.66 TPD) will be sent to TSDF/Incineration/Cement Industry, in which Organic salts (0.17 TPD) will be sent to TSDF, Carbon (0.21 TPD) will be sent to cement kilns,

Hyflow (9.57 kg/day) will be sent to TSDF, Catalyst (0.08 TPD) will be returned to manufacturers. Detoxified containers (1000 nos/year) will be sold to authorized vendors. Waste oil (4000 LPA) will be sent to authorized recyclers. Used batteries (24 nos./year) will be sent to authorized recycler.

Green belt will be developed in 23.07 acres out of total land 42.16 acres. Power

requirement will be sourced from AP Transco. A DG set will be installed for power backup. Coal will be used as fuel in boiler.

After detailed deliberations, the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) prescribed

following Terms of reference for undertaking detailed EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground. 4. Regulatory framework 5. A map indicating location of the projrctand distance from severely polluted area 6. Project location and plant layout. 7. Infrastructure facilities including power sources. 8. Total cost of the project alongwith total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for




11. Permission and recommendations of the State Forest Department regarding the impact of the proposed plant on the surrounding Kumili reserve forest located at 5.2 Km (NW).

12. Details of the total land and break-up of the land use for green belt and other uses. 13. All the environment clearances accorded by the Ministry, Consent to Establish and

Operate and point-wise compliance to the specific and general conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance and Consent to Establish and Operate for all the existing plants.

14. List of products alongwith the production capacities and list of solvents and its recovery plan.

15. Detailed list of raw material required and source, mode of storage and transportation. 16. Manufacturing process details alongwith the chemical reactions. Possibility of using

alternative of Methylene Dichloride (MDC). 17. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly

wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary. 18. Ambient air quality monitoring at 6 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial

coverage from project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction. 19. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative


20. Air pollution control measures proposed for the effective control of gaseous emissions within permissible limits.

21. Design details of ETP, incinerator, if any alngwith control of Dioxin & Furan, boiler, scrubbers/bag filters etc.

22. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan 23. Action plan to control ambient air quality as per NAAQES Standards notified by the

Ministry on 16th September, 2009. 24. An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the

sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.

25. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Air quality modelling for proposed plant.

26. ?Permission? for the drawl of 411 m3/day ground water from the CGWA/SGWB. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged. Action plan for ?Zero Discharge? of effluent as proposed should be included.


28. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste calorific value of hazardous waste and detailed characteristic of the hazardous waste. Action plan for the disposal of fly ash generated from boiler should be included.




32. Ground water monitoring around the project site as well as around land fill site 33. Risk assessment for storage for chemicals/solvents and phosgenes. Action plan for

handling & safety system, whenever any cyanide is involved in process. 34. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 35. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site should be included to



37. Socio-economic development activities should be in place. 38. Note on compliance to the recommendations mentioned in the CREP guidelines. 39. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details of

air pollution control system, water & wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound implementation plan for mitigation measure should be provided.


41. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures.













(Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The draft EIA/EMP report should be submitted to the A. P. Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged and response to the issues raised during should be incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.4.14 Expansion by addition of Dextrose Anhydrous (450 MTPM) at 1-Vrindavan Road, P.O. Dalpur, Tehsil Prantij, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd. (TOR).


salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be

undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All the synthetic organic chemical plants located outside notified industrial area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under Category ?A? and appraised at the Central level.

M/s Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd. have proposed for the expansion of projects by addition of Dextrose Anhydrous (450 MTPM) at 1-Vrindavan Road, P.O. Dalpur, Tehsil Prantij, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat. Total project area is 70,123 m2 and expansion will be carried out in existing premises in 550 m2. Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA) has been accorded by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for the existing plant vide letter no. PC/GPCB/IDI6770/CCA/SK-32(2)/42510 dated 22nd January, 2010 (p. 34-39/c) and is valid upto 6th October, 2010. Total cost of the project is Rs. 50.00 Lakhs. PAs have informed that no national parks/wind life sanctuary /reserved forests is located within 10 km. A copy of consent order no. W-36165 dated 15th January, 2010 accorded by Gujarat Pollution Control Board and issued vide letter dated 22nd January is submitted. Rs. 11.00 Lakh per annum and Rs. 3.00 Lakhs/annum are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost for pollution control measures. No litigation/ court case is pending against the project. Following are the details of the existing and proposed products to be manufactured:

S.N. Name of the Product Existing (MTPM)

Proposed (MTPM)

Total After Expansion (MTPM)

1. Starch 3720 - 3720 2. Glucose 900 - 900 3. Dextrose 600 - 600 4. Gluten 240 - 240 5. Husk 840 - 840 6. Maize Husk Dry (Green) 375 - 375 7. Malto 75 - 75 8. C.P.P (D.G. Set) 2.2 MW - 2.2 MW 9. C.P.P. (Steam Base) 1.5 -2.0 MW - 1.5 MW-2.0MW 10. Dextrose Anhydrous - 450 450

Dextrose Monohydrate (580 MTPM) will be used as raw materials. Dextrose

Monohydrate will be dissolved in water to make 50-60% syrup and further purified by means of carbon treatment and microfiltration. Pumped syrup will be crystallized and centrifuged and crystals dried in a dryer. Dried Dextrose anhydrous will be sieved through vibration screen and packed in doubled lined HDBE bags. No chemical reaction is resolved in the manufacturing of dextrose anhydrous.

Electrostatic precipitator to captive power plant and multi-cyclone separator to FBC, CVL type and Alankar boiler will be provided to control particulate matter (150 mg/Nm3), SO2 (100 PPM) and NOx (50 ppm). Water scrubbers to dryers of stack plant, cyclone separator to dryer of Dextrose, wet cyclone separator to Dextrose converter, Glucose converter and alkali dipping tank to steeping vets will be provided to control emission within 150 mg/Nm3. No process gas will be generated from the manufacturing process.

Total water requirement even after expansion will remain same i.e 1,616 m3/day. Effluent treatment plant (ETP) is existing for handling effluent from the existing sources. Treated effluent will not be enhanced after expansion and will be used for irrigation

purpose. The effluent from production plant will be taken to equalization basis and then to buffer tank to adjust pH by addition of lime. Effluent from buffer tank will be pumped to UASB digester to reduce BOD/COD level by anaerobic bacterial. Sludge will be disposed off to sludge drying beds. The gas generated in reactor will be utilized in Co-gen plant as fuel. Treated effluent from digester will be treated in clarifier to degrade organic matter. Domestic effluent will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

ETP sludge (20 MTPM), spent resins (0.1 MTPM), spent Carbon (200 kg/month) will be disposed off to TSDF at Vinzol (p. 22/c). Membership for the disposal of solid waste is obtained from Green Environment Services Co-Operative Society Ltd. Sludge from wet scrubber (5 MTPM) will be reused back in the process. Process waste (6 MTPM) will be disposed to USAB from bio-degradation. Waste/used/spent oil and used batteries will be sold to authorized recyclers / re-processors.

PAs have informed that out of 70,123 m2, green belt is developed in 24,500 m2. Power requirement from UGVCL from the existing plant is 9,61,860 kw and will remain same even after expansion. Steam/coal lignite requirement will be reduced from 138.MTPD) to 118 MTPD due to use of bio gas from UASB.

After deliberations, the Committee observed that manufacture of Dextrose Anhydrous does not involve any synthesis or reaction and, therefore, can not be covered under EIA Notification, 2006. The proposal may be returned to PAs. Therefore proposed proposal does not need any environmental clearance.

13.4.15 Expansion of Optical Whitening Agent Manufacturing Unit (1.20 MTPM to 30.0 MTPM) at Plot No. 190, G. V. M. M. Estate, Odhav, Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s Sharda Chemicals (TORs)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All synthetic organic chemical industries (bulk drugs & intermediates) located outside the notified industrial estate/area are listed at S.N. 5(f) under category ?A? and appraised at Central level.

M/s Sharda Chemicals have proposed for expansion of Optical Whitening Agent Manufacturing Unit (1.20 to 30.0 MTPM) at Plot No. 190, G. V. M. M. Estate, Odhav, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Total project cost for expansion is Rs. 15.00 Lakhs. Ahmedabad is listed at S.N. 22 of Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) under severely polluted area as per Ministry?s O.M dated 13th January, 2010. Details of the product and its manufacturing capacity are given below: S. N. Product Existing

(MTPM) Proposed (MTPM)

Total (MTPM)

1 Optical Whitening Agent 1.20 28.80 30.0

Cynuric Chloride (9.0 MTPM), Soda Ash (10.5 MTPM), Salt (6.0 MTPM), DASDA (8.5 MTPM), Sulphanilic Acid / Metanilic Acid (8.75 MTPM) and Di-Ethanol Amine (6.25 MTPM) will be used as raw materials. Cyanuric Chloride and ice will be fed in a reactor. Then, after Metanilic acid will be added. pH will be adjusted by adding Soda Ash solution. Di-amino Stibuene Disulphonic acid solution will be added and ph will be

adjusted by soda ash. Mixture will be heated by steam and then Di Ethanol amine will be added. Salt will be added to the reaction mass and product will be filtered in filter press. Product will be dried by spray dryer and packed.

Stack (12 m) will be provided to LDO fired baby boiler to control particulate matter within 150 mg/Nm3, SO2 within 100 ppm and NOx within 50 ppm.

Total water requirement from GVMM will be increased from 2.25 KLD to 7.3 KLD.

Total process effluent generation will be increased from 1.40 KLD to 5.2 KLD. The effluent from washing activity and utility will be passed through oil & grease trap and collected in the collection tank cum neutralization tank. The process effluent having high TDS and high COD will be passed through RO system. RO permeate will be collected into collection cum neutralization tank. Then, after effluent will be given physio-chemical, biological and tertiary treatment. After tertiary treatment, treated effluent will be disposed off to CETP, GVMSAV, Odhav. RO reject will be dried into spray dryer.

ETP sludge (0.8 MTPM) will be sent to TSDF, NEPL. Discarded containers (20 nos./month) and bags with liner (350 nos/month) will be sold to recycler/sent back to raw material supplier. Waste oil (50 L per year) will be sent to authorized recyclers.

Green belt development & Control of noise pollution : no information is submitted. Total power requirement from UVGCL will be 75 KW. A DG set (20 KVA) will be installed for power backup. Furnace oil/ LDO (150 litre/ day) will be used as fuel.

The Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA

study:

1. Present land use based on satellite imagery. 2. Justification of the project 3. Location of National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 10 km radius

of the project. 4. Project location and Plant layout. 5. A copy of consent/environmental clearance issued for existing plant and its point-

wise compliance report. 6. Infrastructure facilities including power sources. 7. Total cost of the project along with total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for

environmental pollution control measures. 8. Water supply source and utilization including existing and proposed water

balance chart. 9. List of raw materials required and source. 10. Manufacturing process details. 11. Details water and air pollution and its mitigation plan. 12. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,

hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary. 13. Ambient air quality monitoring at 6 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial

coverage from project site. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction. 14. Actual existing ambient air, stack emission, fugitive emission data, assessment of

ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features; water requirement, water balance cycle, treated wastewater analysis, recycle/reuse and disposal; type of solid/hazardous waste

generation, management, reutilization and disposal alongwith characteristics of ETP waste for last one year should be included.

15. An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions as per CPCB guidelines from the power plant. Fugitive emissions and their control.

16. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Ambient air quality modeling for proposed expansion.

17. ?Permission? for the drawl of 7.3 m3/day water from GVMM the competent authority. Water balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated, recycled and reused and discharged.

18. Ground water monitoring minimum at 6 locations and also near solid waste dump zone should be carried out. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area and ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic).

19. Solid waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste and fly ash.

20. List of hazardous & toxic chemiclas, quantity stored and risk mitigation measures. Risk assessment and damage control.

21. Occupational health of the workers should be incorporated. 22. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 23. Scheme for rainwater harvesting. 24. Socio economic development activities should be in place. 25. Membership details of CETP, GVMSAV, Odhav for disposal of treated effluent

and TSDF site for disposal of solid/hazardous waste. 23. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details



25. Tabular chart giving the point-wise response to the public hearing. 26. Public hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on












It was decided that ?TORs? prescribed by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA/EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The draft EIA/EMP report should be submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged during public hearing and response to the raised issues should be incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.4.16 Polyester Filament Yarn (5,47,250 MTPA), Polyster Chips (1,27,750 MTPA) Manufacturing Unit and CPP (38.02 MHW) at Survey No. 84/1, 100, 101/1, 102, 103, 104/1, 104/2, 105, 106, 112/1, 112/2, 112/P, 112/P/1, 113, 121, Village Nani Tambadi, Tehsil Pardi, District Valsad, Gujarat by M/s Filatex India Ltd. (TORs)

The project authorities and their consultant gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and proposed environmental protection measures to be undertaken alongwith the draft Term of References for the preparation of EIA/EMP. All manmade fibres manufacturing (rayon) are listed at S.N. 5(d) under category ?A? as well as applicability of general condition due to location of the project within 10 km of the interstate boundary Dadra (p. 2/c) and appraised at Central level. M/s Filatex India Ltd. have proposed for setting up of Polyester Filament Yarn (5,47,250 MTPA), Polyster Chips (1,27,750 MTPA) Manufacturing Unit and CPP (38.02 MHW) at Survey No. 84/1, 100, 101/1, 102, 103, 104/1, 104/2, 105, 106, 112/1, 112/2, 112/P, 112/P/1, 113, 121, village Nani Tambadi, Tehsil Pardi, District Valsad, Gujarat. Project site is located within 10 km of interstate boundary of Dadra. Total land requirement is 2,07,386 m2. Township of approx. 100 deweling units, community centre, club house, guest house and necessary amenities will be constructed at project site. Daman Ganga River is located at 2.8 Km. Earlier it is informed that Vapi is located at 11.0 Km and now informed that Vapi is located at 8.00 Km, which is listed at S.N. 2 of Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) under critically/severely polluted area as per Ministry?s O.M dated 13th January, 2010. PAs have confirmed that no national park/wildlife sanctuary within 10 km. PAs have informed that Rs. 206.42 Lakhs and Rs. 27,000.00 are earmarked toward capital cost and recurring cost per day for

pollution control measures. No litigation/ court case is pending against the project. Details of products and production capacity are as given below: S. N.

Products 1st Phase

(MTPA) 2nd Phase

(MTPA) 3rd Phase

(MTPA) Total Production Capacity (MTPA)

1 POY/FDY/DTY (Partially Oriented Yarn/ Fully Drawn Yarn/ Texturising Yarn

1,46,000 1,27,750 2,73,500 5,47,250

2 Intermediate Products (Polyester Chips)

1,27,750 -- -- 1,27,750

3 Gas Engine based captive power plant

13.35 MWH (2.67*5)

7 MWH 17.67 38.02 MWH

4 Nitrogen Plant 150 m3

Purified Terpthalic Acid (PTA, 4,69,756 MTPA), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG, 1,82,866 MTPA), Antimony Trioxide (166 MTPA), Titanium Dioxide (1,660 MTPA), Spin finish oil (2,736 MTPA) and Modifier (82 MTPA) will be used as raw materials. PTA and MEG will be mixed in a tank and then mixed slurry will be fed into reactor through pumps. PTA slurry will be fed into Estrification Reactor-1 and monomer formation will occur in a temperature between 260 ? 266 OC. Monomer will be fed into Estrification Reactor-2 and temperature will be maintained at 265-269 OC. Then after monomer will be fed to pre-poly reactor-1 at temperature 272-279 OC. By product ethylene glycol will be formed and reused after purification. After 50 % polymerization, product will be fed to the final polycondensation reactor to make it 100 % polymer. The final product will be cooled and some will be made in chips form and rest will transfer to yarn plant. Polymer will be transferred to the spinning beam of POY plant through booster pumps and then made yarn through spinnerets at required pressure through various gear pumps. Yarn then will be quenched with cool air and oil applied. Yarn will be taken through interflow tubes and godets on high speed winders, which will be packed on pellets and boxes.

Total 8 nos. stacks (30.5 m) will be provided to 5 nos. gas engines to control NOx within 500 mg/Nm3. Cyclone/water scrubber will be installed with HTM heater and flue gases will be discharged into atmosphere through stack (50 m) to control SPM within 150 mg/Nm3 and SOx within 100 PPM. HTM Flue gases from gas engine will have temperature about 400 OC, from which heat will be recovered by passing through the Thermic fluid heater to increase heat transfer media temperature 295 OC to 320 OC. Again flue gas will be passed through vapor absorption chiller to make chilled water and then temperature will reduce to 160 OC, which will discharged into atmosphere through chimney.

Water requirement from ground water and canal water will be 6,280 m3/day in all

three phases. Effluent will be treated in ETP (12.5 m3/hr). Treatment scheme will comprise of primary, secondary (biological, which will include anaerobic digestion followed by activated sludge process) and tertiary treatment. STP will be installed to treat sewage and treatment scheme will consist of physical treatment, secondary treatment based on biological and tertiary treatment including multi grade sand filter and activated carbon filter. Treated water will be used for gardening purpose.

Ash (10 MTPA) will be sold to the nearest brick manufacturers/cement manufacturers. Waste oil (900 Litres/ month) will be sent to CPCB authorized recycler and ETP sludge (60 MTPM) will be sent to TSDF site. Municipal solid waste generated will be sold to end user and organic waste will be sent to the TSDF site. Earleir PAs have informed that greenbelt will be developed in 39,660 m2, out of 2,07,386 m2 and now informed that greenbelt will be developed in 9.8 acre out of total land 45.5 acres. Gas engine will be installed in enclosed RCC building. Compressor will be kept in acoustic housing. Ear muffs/ ear plugs will be provided to the workers working in the high noise area. Power requirement from GEB will be 78.4 KVA. Coal (210 MTPA) will be used as fuel in Thermic Fluid Heater and Natural Gas (2,08,000 SCM/day) will be used in Captive Power Plant.

The Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking the EIA study:

1. Executive summary of the project 2. Justification of the project. 3. Promoters and their back ground 4. A notification to confirm that the unit is located in the notified industrial area. 5. Regulatory framework 6. Project location and Plant layout. 7. Infrastructure facilities, existing and proposed including power sources. 8. Total cost of the project along with cost for environment protection measures. 9. Project site location along with site map of 5 km area and site details providing

various industries, surface water bodies, forests etc. 10. Present land use of the study area of 5 km radius. Location of National Park/Wild

life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 5 km radius of the project. 11. Details of the total land and break-up of the land use for green belt and other

uses. 12. List of products along with the production capacities. 13. List of raw materials required and its source. 14. Manufacturing process details along with the chemical reactions. 15. Design details of ETP & boiler. 16. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan. 17. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity,

hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary. 18. Ambient air quality monitoring data for one month other than monsoon regarding

PM10, PM2.5 SO2, NOx, HC (non methanted) and VOC at 4 locations within the study area of 5 km., aerial coverage from project site. Location of one AAQMS should be in downwind direction.

19. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Air quality modelling for proposed plant including proposed power plant.

20. One season data other than monsoon for water and ambient noise monitoring. 21. ?Permission? for the drawl of ground water from the CGWA/SGWB. Water

balance cycle data including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged.

22. Ground water monitoring at 6 locations should be carried out.

23. The details of solid and hazardous wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste along with characteristics of ETP waste.

24. Risk assessment for storage and handling of chemicals/solvents. 25. Occupational health of the workers should be incorporated. 26. An action plan to develop green belt in 33 % area 27. Scheme for rainwater harvesting. 28. Socio economic development activities should be in place. 29. Detailed Environment management Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details







(i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. (ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. (iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional languages. (iv) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a








(Industry) should be considered for preparation of EIA / EMP report for the above mentioned project in addition to all the relevant information as per the ?Generic Structure of EIA? given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The draft

EIA/EMP report should be submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for public hearing. The issues emerged during public hearing and response to the raised issues should be incorporated in the EIA report. The final EIA/EMP alongwith ?Certificate of Accreditation? issued by the QCI should be submitted to the Ministry for obtaining environmental clearance.

13.5 Any Other Item :

13.5.1 Expansion of Membrane Cell based Chlor-Alkali Plant at Nagda, Ujjain, M.P. by M/s Grasim Industries - Clarification on applicability of the EIA Notification, 2006.

Member Secretary, MPPCB, Bhopal has asked for clarification vide their letter

no. 24261/TS/MPPCB/2010 dated 19.03.2010 regarding applicability of the EIA Notification, 2006 for the expansion of membrane cell based chlor-alkali plant at Nagda, Ujjain, MP by M/s Grasim Industries. PAs have mentioned that following are the details of manufacturing units:

a) Caustic Soda Membrane Cell (Unit-I) :

S. N.

Technology Applied for Production Capacity

Remark

1 Mercury Cell - 240 TPD 2 Membrane Cell Conversion 350 TPD 3 Membrane Cell Expansion 500 TPD Present

case b) Chemical Division Membrane Cell (Unit-II) :

S. N.

Technology Applied for Production Capacity

Remark

1 Mercury Cell - 230 TPD 2 Membrane Cell Conversion 400 TPD 3 Membrane Cell Expansion 410 TPD Present

case

A letter was written to PAs asking for clarification. MPPCB vide letter no. 5152/Tech./MPPCB/2010 dated 18th June, 2010 clarified that:

1. Details of expansion of proposed project in terms of existing capacity and

capacity after expansion will be as follows :

S. N. Membrane Cell Unit Existing Capacity (TPD) Capacity after expansion (TPD)

1 Unit ? I 420 600

2 Unit- II 480 600

Total 900 1200

2. Membrane cell Technology will be used in proposed expansion. 3. No conversion from mercury cell to membrane cell technology is involved. 4. Project is not located in notified industrial area.

The Committee observed that proposed expansion project comes under ambit of environment clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 due to following reasons:

1. Expansion of proposed project is from 900 TPD to 1200 TPD which is exceeding

the threshold limit of 300 TPD for category ?A? project. 2. Project is not located in notified industrial area. 3. Proposed expansion is not a conversion of mercury to membrane cell

technology. 4. Proposed technology is based on membrane cell technology. 5. Existing and proposed expansion involves Chlorine gas emission, HCl gas

emission, wastewater generation, hazardous waste management and disposal to TSDF.

As per EIA Notification 2006 and its amendment in 2009, all chlor-alkali industries are listed at 4(d) and categorized as follows : Category A : > 300 TPD production capacity or a unit is located outside the notified

industrial area/estate. Category B : i) All projects irrespective of the size, if it is located in a Notified Industrial

area . ii) < 300 TPD and located outside a Notified Industrial Area /Estate *Specific condition shall apply.

In the EIA Notification, 2006 it is mentioned that ?No new Mercury Cell based

Plants will be permitted and existing units converting to membrane cell technology are exempted from the Notification? Nowhere, it is mentioned that expansion of membrane cell technology does not need any environment clearance. Therefore, MPPCB / PAs should be informed for applying to the Ministry for the expansion of Membrane Cell based Chlor-Alkali Plant (900 TPD to 1200 TPD) at Nagda, Ujjain, M.P. and also should ensure no violation under the EIA Notification, 2006.

13.5.2 Conversion of Feed Stock from Naphtha to NG/RLNG in the Fertilizer

Plant and Fuel from Furnace Oil to NG/RLNG in Steam Generating Boilers and Captive Power Plant and Enhancement in the production of Ammonia, Urea and Ammonium bicarbonate at Parambur, Mangalore, Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka by M/s Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

M/s Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) vide their letter No. 10601/ MOEF/631 dated 23rd March, 2010 have proposed for the Conversion of Feed Stock from Naphtha to NG/RLNG in the Fertilizer Plant and Fuel from Furnace Oil to NG/RLNG in Steam Generating Boilers and Captive Power Plant at Panambur, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Total cost of the project is Rs. 435.00 Crores.

PAs have informed that Ammonia and Urea Plants based on Naphtha as feed stock and furnace oil for fuel in boiler were commenced in 1972 and commercial production started in 1986. Production of Ammonium bi-carbonate started in 1982. H0SO4 Plant was commissioned in March, 2006. Captive power plant (48 MW, 8 D.G sets and 6 MW each) based on furnace oil were commissioned in 1986. All the plants were revamped between 2000-2006 to manufacture following intermediates and products:

S.N. Description Capacity (MTPA)

1. Ammonia 2,40,900 2. Urea 4,19,750 3. DAP & NP (16:20 & 20:20) 4,01,500 4. Ammonium Bicarbonate (ABC) 15,330 5. Sulphuric Acid 1,46,000 6. Captiver Power Plant 9 DG sets of

6 MW each

In eighties, no natural gas was available in Karnataka but was available in East,

West & Northern region. Natural gas is cheaper, more environment friendly and energy efficient feed stock and fuel for fertilizer industry. Govt. of India has directed all the non-gas based plants to convert their units for gas usage before 1st April, 2010 extending till 1st April, 2013. GOI has approved gas pipelines of M/s GAIL from Dhabol-Bangalore/Mangalore and Kochi-Kanjirkod-Mangalore and will be available in Mangalore by 2012.

Keeping above mentioned facts in mind, M/s MCLF has proposed for the Conversion of Feed Stock from Naphtha to NG/RLNG in the Fertilizer Plant and Fuel from Furnace Oil to NG/RLNG in Steam Generating Boilers and Captive Power Plant at Panambur, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.

It is also mentioned that pollution load for SO2 will drastically reduced from existing 2200 kg/day to 22 kg/day. Similarly, particulate emission from Ammonia Plant (Primary reformer and auxiliary boilers will be reduced to ?Zero? instead of 150 kg/day. Captive power plant (8 D.G. Sets of 6 MW each) produces 7,500 kg/day SO2 and 170 kg/day particulate Matter which will also drastically reduced to 25 km/day SO2 and nil particular emissions. CO2 will be drastically reduced from 5,50,883 TPA to 1,98,543 TPA. No additional liquid effluent or solid waste will be generated due to conversion of fuel to NG/RLNG.

PAs have also proposed for increase in production capacity of Ammonia (2,40,900 TPA to 2,47,500 TPA), Urea (4,19,750 TPA to 4,29,000 TPA) and Ammonia Bicarbonate (15,330 TPA) to 24,750 TPA) by modernization and replacement equipment. Due to change over of feed stock to NG as per details given below:

S.N. Product TPA TPA

1. Ammonia 2,40,900 2,47,500 2. Urea 4,19,750 4,29,000 3 Ammonium Bicarbonate (ABC) 15,330 24,750

After examining above mentioned facts, the Committee observed that project is located in critically polluted area (CEPI Index 73.68) as per Ministry?s Circular dated 13th January, 2010. No environmental clearance is obtained from the Ministry for the existing plant established in 1986 so far since E(P) Act itself has come into effect in 1986. H2SO4 plant was commissioned in March, 2006. All the plants were revamped during 2000-2006 to manufacture above mentioned intermediates and products. Besides, proposed proposal also involves expansion alongwith the conversion of Feed Stock from Naphtha to NG/RLNG in the Fertilizer Plant and Fuel from Furnace Oil to NG/RLNG in Steam Generating Boilers and Captive Power Plant at the cost of Rs. 435.00 Crores.

Therefore, Committee felt that since there is a reduction in the pollution load due

to change in the fuel from naphtha to NG/RLNG, pollution will certainly reduce in the critically polluted area but it is necessary to evaluate existing and proposed expansion plant with change in fuel. Besides, PAs have requested for the expansion in the existing product also. Therefore, PAs may be requested to apply for environment clearance for the expansion project as per EIA Notification, 2006. 13.5.3 Integrated Sugar Industry (5,000 TCD), Sugar Plant, Co-Generation Power

Plant (24 MW) and Distillery (50 KLPD) at Village Tumkur, Taluk Shahpur, District Gulbarga, Karnataka by M/s Core Green Sugar and Fuels Pvt. Ltd.

PAs vide letter dated 12.10.2009 have informed that in the present Scenario,

there is acute shortage of molasses in the country, therefore the company is proposing to use grains as an alternative raw material for the production of the same quantity of alcohol in the distillery. Unit is also proposing to install a biogas based power plant (1.8 MW) alongwith desulpurization of biogas to recover sulphur. Environment clearance for the integrated sugar complex with 5,000 TCD sugar plant, 24 MW Co-Generation Power Plant and Distillery Plant (50 KLPD) at Village Tumkur, Taluk shahpur in District Gulbarga, Karnataka was accorded by the Ministry vide letter No J-11011/233/2007- IA II (I) dated 18th July, 2008.

PAs have also mentioned that revised proposal will not increase the quantity of product and it does not require additional land, water and other infrastructure facility. The change in raw material will reduce the pollution load. Biogas generated as byproduct will be utilized with higher efficiency to generate additional exportable power. The desulphurization of bio-gas result into the reduction of pollution and recovery of sulphur for use in sugar plant. The capacity and manufacturing facility of sugar and Co-gen sugar power plant will remain the same. The cost for the additional facility for utilization of grain as alternative raw material in the distillery and establishment of biogas based power plant will be about Rs. 16.00 crores.

The Committee observed that grain based distillery will be a new addition to the existing molasses based distillery unit and pollution aspect has to be reconsidered in totality. Therefore, it is recommended that PAs should submit a new proposal for the grain based distillery unit.

13.5.4 Proposed Active Pharma Ingredients Manufacturing Unit at Village

Devunipalavalasa, Pydibheemavarem Panchayat, Taluk Chipurupalli, Mandal Ranasthalam, District Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Dr. Reddy?s Laboratories Limited.

M/s Dr. Reddy?s Laboratories Limited vide letter dated 22nd April, 2010 have requested to include the pharmaceutical formulation (non-EC category) activity ?Formulations of API as Solid Oral Dosages (Tablets/Capsules (16.8 BTPA)? in the existing environmental clearance letter as part of forward integration of the project. Ministry has accorded the Environment Clearance vide letter no. J-11011/48/2009-IA II (I) dated 24th November, 2009 for proposed Active Pharma

Ingredients Manufacturing Unit at Village Devunipalavalasa, Panchayat Pydibheenavarem, Taluka Chipurupalli, Mandal Ranasthalam, District Srikakulam, A.P. by Dr. Reddy?s Laboratories Ltd. (API-SEZ). Total production capacity of API is 1880.884 MTPA. This proposal is for single unit in SEZ. Total area of SEZ is 110.50 ha. The Committee observed that formulation activity is not covered in the EIA Notification, 2006 as mentioned by the PAs themselves in their letter. Therefore, question of addition of formulations at this stage does not arise. If they want formulations to be added in the environment clearance, they should submit this information while submitting application to the Ministry. Since drug formulations are excluded from the schedule of the EIA Notification, 2006, same may be communicated to the PAs. 13.5.5 Pesticide Technical Manufacturing Unit at Plot No. 1, GIDC Nandesari,

Tehsil & District Vadodara, Gujarat by M/s GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.

PAs vide letter dated 26th October, 2010 have informed that environment clearance for the new pesticide technical manufacturing unit was accorded by the Ministry?s letter no J-11011/592/20080IA II (I) dated 10th February, 2009 for carrying out manufacturing activities of various pesticides at GIDC Nandesari, District Vadodara with the specific condition (ii) :

?GPCB should not permit any new discharge from new industries or expansion of existing industries in the area that lead to CETP until the said CETP meet the required standards and meet the hydraulic capacity?. PAs have informed that inlets norms specified by GPCB to CETP, Nandesari is BOD 500 mg/lit and COD 200 mg/l. The copy of the ?Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA) is issued to Nandesari Industries Association and a copy is submitted which means CETP, Nandesari is meeting with the standards specified by GPCB. Therefore, following specific condition may be stipulated instead of above mentioned specific condition :

?The effluent may be treated in the effluent treatment plant (ETP) with primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facilities to conform to the industries specific discharge standards notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Multiple effect evaporation system should be installed for the treatment of high TDS effluent. Treated effluent should be discharged to CETP after meeting the inlet norms and sent to GIDC drainage system leading to Gulf of Cambay through 55 km long effluent channel after treatment. High COD effluent should be sent to common incineration facility at Nandesari. ?Membership? for the discharge of treated effluent to CETP Nandesari and common incineration facility at Nandesari should be obtained and a copy submitted to the Ministry?s Regional Office at Bhopal within 3 months of the issue of the environment clearance letter. In case the CETP is not working properly or not meeting the inlet norms, PAs should stop the discharge of the effluent to CETP, Nadesari?.

13.6.7 Distillery Unit (120 KLPD) at village Jawaharpur, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh by M/s Dalmia Chini Mills.

The Committee was informed that PAs vide their letter no. Distellery/JWP/MoEF/10/02 dated 7th June, 2010 have informed that Environmental Clearance was accorded to the Distillery Unit (120 KLPD) at Village Jawaharpur, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh by M/s Dalmia Chini Mills vide Ministry?s letter No. J-11011/341/2006?IA II (I) dated 4th December, 2006, wherein following is mentioned at S. N. (ii) of Specific Conditions :

?The Company should adopt continuous fermentation technology. For treatment of spent wash for the initial two years, the unit should adopt concentration followed by bio-composting and after two years the same should be shifted to incineration. As reflected in the EMP, the spent wash should be concentrated in Multi-Effect Evaporation System (MEE) and it will be ensured that the spent wash generation should not exceed 10 KI/KI of alcohol produced. The concentrated spent wash (600m3/d) should be bio-composted with press mud. No effluent should be discharged outside the factory premises and ?zero? discharge should be strictly followed. Land and other requirements for treatment of spent wash with press mud should be as per the CPCB guidelines. The company should earmark an area of 23.65 Acres for bio-composting, storage of finished products etc. the compost yard should be made impervious as per the CPCB guidelines.?

Further amendment was issued by the Ministry vide letter no. J 11011/341/2006-

IAII(I) dated 23rd December, 2008 subject to following conditions: (i) The company should adopt continuous fermentation technology. For

treatment of spent wash, after bio-methanation, spent wash should be composted with press mud to achieve zero discharge as per the CPCB guidelines. No effluent should be discharged outside the factory premises and zero discharge should be strictly followed. Land and other requirements for treatment of spent wash with press mud should be as per the CPCB guidelines. The company should earmark an area of 23.65 acres for bio-composting, storage of finished products etc. The compost yard should be made impervious as per the CPCB guidelines.

(ii) The construction of biomethanation plant should be completed and it should

start functioning within one year as per the milestone submitted to the Ministry.

(iii) The company should submit Bank Guarantee of Rs. 5.0 Lakhs for distillery

unit to the SPCB for installation of biomethanation plant as per the project implementation schedule submitted to the Ministry vide letter no. distillery/JWP/MoEF/08/04 dated 9th December, 2008.

(iv) The State Pollution Control Board should ensure that the milestones for

implementation are achieved and should monitor the progress of construction of bio-methanation plant. Further, the CPCB being a central agency should keep a close watch on the progress of events as per the project implementation schedule submitted by the company.

(v) The company should comply all the other environmental safeguards

stipulated by the Ministry while issuing environmental clearance vide letter no. J- 11011/341/2006 IA II (I), date 4th December, 2006

PAs vide their letter dated 7th June, 2010 have submitted reasons for the non-installation of the bio-methanation plant:

• Funds for the bio-methanation plant could not be arranged, which requires

capital expenditure of around Rs. 15.00 crores. • The commissioning of the distillery was planned for March 2007 which was

delayed by about 3 months due to various reasons beyond or control. Due to this, production volumes planned for 2006-2007 and 2007-08 were affected adversely.

• During 2008-09, the capacity utilization of the distillery was further affected due

to significant reduction in feedstock (molasses) and fuel (bagasse) availability. In 2008-09, cane acreage all over the state was low. Moreover, a large part of cane crop in the cane area was damaged due to excessive rains and floods. This has affected our distillery operation in the year 2009-10.

• Due to the above factors, the profitability of distillery operations has suffered

and we have not been able to achieve break-even so far. The following table indicated that EBITDA shortfall has been nearly Rs. 15.00 Crores on a cumulative basis. Instead of profits, the plant is carrying accumulated losses of over Rs. 5.83 Crores.

• Unit is planned for operation for 270 days/annum but the plant is able to run for

less than 90 days. PAs vide their letter dated 19th August, 2010 have further informed that :

• Existing treatment system is meeting the statutory norms for the spentwash and has adopted evaporation/concentration followed by bio-composting with press mud available from sugar mills.

• Spent wash is reduced to 50 % due to installation of multi-effect evaporation. • Bio-composting is adopted and ?zero? discharge is ensured. • Ambient air quality monitoring stations are set up. • Rain water harvesting measures are adopted. • Funds is another constraint.

PAs vide their letter dated 7th June, 2010 and 19th August, 2010 have requested

for the :

(i) Extension of 2 years time to set up the bio-methanation unit. (ii) Permission to operate their distillery with the existing treatment system of

concentration & bio-composting till commissioning of the new biomethanation system. In view of the facts presented before the Committee, the Committee observed that :

1. Environmental clearance accorded vide letter dated 4th December, 2006 clearly mentions at S.N. (ii) of Specific Conditions that ?The Company should adopt continuous fermentation technology. For treatment of spent wash for the initial two years, the unit should adopt concentration followed by bio-composting and after two years the same should be shifted to incineration?.

2. Further amendment vide letter dated 23rd December, 2008 extended the period by another one year by mentioning that construction of biomethanation plant should be completed and it should start functioning within one year as per the milestone submitted to the Ministry.

The Committee was of the view that since sufficient time ie. More than 3 years

has already been given to PAs for the installation of biomethanation unit and has not been installed so far, no further extension should be given. Same may be communicated to PAs.

13.6.7 Setting up of additional Process Facilities and Debutanisation Project at ONGC Uran Complex by M/s ONGC Ltd.

PAs vide letter no. MR/URAN/HSE/APU/2009-10 dated10th December, 2009 and received in Ministry on 24th May, 2010 have informed that:

Environmental Clearance was accorded by the Ministry vide letter no. F. No. J-11011/635/2008-IA-II(I) dated 29th April, 2009 for setting up of additional process facilities and debutanisation project at ONGC Uran Complex by M/s ONGC Ltd. wherein it is mentioned :

• Para 4.0 : All the project related to Petro-Chemical Complex (Industries based on processing of petroleum fraction and natural gas and/or reforming to aromatics) are listed at S. N. 5 (c) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 covered under Category ?A??

• S. N. (i) of Specific Condition : ?M/s ONGC Limited, Debutanization project at ONGC

URAN Complex in Maharashtra, should comply with new standards/norms for Oil Refinery Industry notified under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 vide G. S. R. 186 (E) dated 18th March 2008?

The Committee observed that :

• Environmental clearance has been granted considering Uran Plant as a ?Petrochemical Complex? listed at S. N. 5 (c) of the EIA Notification 2006 and new standards of oil refinery industry notified under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 vide G. S. R. 186 (E) dated 18th March 2008 have been made applicable as specific conditions.

• The proposal of M/s ONGC Ltd. for additional Process Facilities and Debutanisation

Project at ONGC Uran Complex is virtually not a Refinery. It receives crude oil and gas, stores and supplies to Refineries. It is a separation unit for NGL and LPG and

has to follow standards for oil and gas drilling extraction industry issued under E(P) Rules as per GSR 176 (E) in April, 1996.

• Uran plant should have been categorized under 1 (b) ?Offshore and on shore oil and gas exploration, development and production? of the said notification and standards pertaining to ?oil drilling and gas extraction industry? as per GSR 176 (E), April 1996 should have been made applicable.

Since it is wrongly mentioned in the para 1.0 due to misinterpretation of the

proposed project as Oil Refinery/Petro-chemical complex and accordingly stipulation of specific condition (i) related to Oil refinery industry, Committee agreed for following amendments in Para 4.0 and S.N. (i) of Specific Condition: Para 4.0 : ?All the Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development and

production projects are kept at S.N.1(b) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 covered under Category ?A?..

Specific Condition S.N. (i) : ?M/s ONGC Limited, Debutanization project at ONGC URAN

Complex in Maharashtra, should comply with Oil drilling and gas extraction industry notified under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 as per GSR 176 (E), April 1996 and emission standards as mentioned in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and subsequent amendments including NAAQ standards issued on 16th September, 2009?.

13.6.7 Expansion for 283 TPD Membrane Cell (conversion from Mercury Cell) Caustic Soda Plant with 125 TPD Iron Oxide Plant and Installation of 2 x 25 MW Captive Power Plant at Sahupuram, Tirchendur, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu by M/s DCW Ltd.-Amendment reg.

The Committee was informed that environment clearance has been accorded to M/s DCW Ltd. for the expansion of Membrane Cell (conversion from Mercury Cell) Caustic Soda Plant (283 TPD) with Iron Oxide Plant (125 TPD) and Installation of Captive Power Plant (2 x 25 MW) at Sahupuram, Tirchendur, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu vide Ministry?s letter no. J-11011/426/2006-IA-II(I) dated 7th June, 2007, wherein following specific condition is mentioned at S. N. (iii) : (iii) Low Sulphur and Low Ash Imported Coal will be used as fuel for CPP. Now, PAs vide letter no. DCW/MoEF/CPP dated 6th May, 2010 have requested for following modification/amendment in Specific Condition at S. N. (iii) (p. 564-577/C). (iii) Low Sulphur and Low Ash Imported Coal/Indigenous Coal. PAs have mentioned that the main reason for switching over to indigenous coal is price escalation of imported coal, which is uneconomical for them to import to meet the requirement of coal. Ministry of Power has advised them to make amendment to the EC for obtaining higher allocation of Indigenous coal. Further, PAs have confirmed that :

1. Ash content of imported coal is 11.0 % while ash content of indigenous coal is 39.9%.

2. The existing stack (93 m) high is adequate for dispersion of SO2 generated from import coal.

3. The ash generation is at 3.4 TPH from imported coal and 16.3 TPH from indigenous coal. Though the ash content in the indigenous coal is more, the electrocstatic precipitator is already designed to handle indigenous coal to control particulate matter within 100 mg/Nm3.

4. Action plan for disposal of fly ash and bottom ash generated from the unit is submitted. A copy of purchase order for fly ash by M/s Madras Cements Ltd is also submitted in support of documentary proof.

Keeping the above mentioned information in mind and practical problem in

getting the imported coal, the Committee decided to allow use of indigenous coal subject to following condition : i) Efforts shall be made to reduce RSPM levels in the ambient air and a time

bound action plan shall be submitted. Continuous stack monitoring facilities for all the stacks shall be provided and sufficient air pollution control devices viz. Electrostatic precipitator (ESP) shall be provided to keep the emission levels below 100 mg/Nm3. At no time, the emission level shall go beyond the prescribed standards. Interlocking facilities shall be provided so that process can be automatically stopped in case emission level exceeds the limit.

ii) Compliance to all the specific and general conditions stipulated for the existing plant by the Central/State Govt. shall be ensured and regular reports submitted to the Ministry and its Regional Office at Bangalore.

The meeting ended with Vote of Thanks to the Chair. Next meeting of EAC(I) will be held during 16th and 17th September, 2010.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

A. Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) :

1. Shri Mahesh B Lal Chairman P 2. Shri. R K Garg Vice?Chairman P 3 Dr. G.K. Pandey Member P 4. Dr. B. Sengupta Member P 5. Dr. Prem Shankar Dubey Member P 6. Dr. S. D. Attri Member A 7. Shri Niranjan Raghunath Raje Member P 8. Shri Rajat Roy Choudhary Member P 9. Shri Swapan Kumar Hazra Member P

B. MOEF Officials : 1. Dr. P.B. Rastogi Member Secretary & Director

(Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) P

2. Shri Aditya Narayan Singh Deputy Director P

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C. Project Authorities on 19.8.10 1 M/s Precious Suppliers Private Limited A 2 M/s Jagruthi Biotech (P) Ltd. P 3 M/s Siruguppa Sugars & Chemical Ltd. P 4 M/s Kings India Chemicals Corporation Ltd. P 5 M/s Kishanganj Jute Mills Ltd. P 6 M/s Radiant Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. P 7 M/s Sangamner Bhag Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. A 8 M/s Maharashtra Shetkari Sugar Ltd. P 9 M/s Adani Welspun Exploration Limited P 10 M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division) P 11 M/s Essar Oil Limited (E&P Division) P 12 M/s Petrogas E&P P 13 M/s Omkar Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd. P 14 M/s Gujarat Polyfils. P 15 M/s Shital Chemical Industries (Unit ? II) P 16 M/s Kudos Chemie Ltd. P 17 M/s Vibrant Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd. P 18 M/s Radical Bio-Organics Pvt. Ltd. P Project Authorities on 20.8.10 1 M/s Khaitan Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. P 2 M/s Renaissance Industries P 3 M/s Calpro Foods Pvt. Ltd. A 4 M/s Rishab Colours Pvt. Ltd P 5 M/s Shital Chemicals Industries (Unit-I) P 6 M/s H.J. Arochem (P) Ltd. P 7 M/s Gujarat Halogen Petrochem Corporation. P 8 M/s Patel Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd P 9 M/s Rama Phosphates Ltd. P 10 M/s Sri Sai Amrutha Pharma Private Limited. P 11 M/s Alok Industries Limited. P 12 M/s Narayan Organics Pvt. Ltd. P 13 M/s Loven Labs Private Limited. P 14 M/s Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd. P 15 M/s Sharda Chemicals P 16 M/s Filatex India Ltd. P

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