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FINALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

ANDENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

OF

M/s MOHIT PETROCHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED

FOR

THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF DISTILLERY PLANT FROM

40 KLPD TO 100 KLPD AND POWER FROM 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW

AT

VILLAGE: FIROZPUR HAFIZ,DISTRICT: BIJNOR, UTTAR PRADESH

PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BYASCENSO ENVIRO PVT LTD

(A NABET ACCREDITATED ORGANISATION)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis report contains final EIA and EMP of M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limitedfor the Expansion of Existing molasses Based Distillery from 40.0 to 100.0 KLPD alongwith expansion of 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW Co- Generation Power Plant at Village: FirozpurHafiz District: Bijnor State: Uttar Pradesh. For the purpose of the preparation of theEnvironmental Impact Report & Environmental Management Plan, the check list ofMinistry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change notification on EnvironmentalImpact Assessment of development projects, New Delhi. The EIA Notification (MoEF& CC) So-1533, of 14.09.2006, amended from time to time has been taken as thebasis. The Environmental parameters, such as the levels of pollutants and noise inambient air, pollutants in ground and surface waters, have been determined byactual tests conducted in our own lab/site. The data of flora and fauna, rainfall, winddirection and speed, temperature and humidity have been collected is actual on site.The present report is an interim report of EIA study based on field dataobtained from 1st December 2017 to 28th February 2018. (Field study wasconducted by Ecosteps Laboratory Pvt Ltd, Accredited by NABL andEnvironmental and Technical Research Centre: EPA approved laboratory andAccredited by NABL.The Environmental Impact Statement identifies the various negative and positiveenvironmental impacts of the project. It is based on the Environmental impactanalysis and studies. The Environmental Management plan incorporates themeasures, which are envisaged to mitigate the adverse Environmental impacts as wellas to enhance environmental and ecological values. There are many individual whohave helped us in the preparation of this report are District Statistical Officer –Bijnor,District forest officer, Bijnor, Chief Medical Officer of district deserve our specialthanks.

(M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited)The proposed Expansion of Distillery Plant is from 40 KLPD to 100 KLPD and power from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW

Final EIA/EMP REPORT

Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS. No Particular Page no

Standard ToR 8-14ABBREVIATIONS 15-16TOR COMPLIANCE 17-31EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 32-46

CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION 47-611.0 Purpose of the Report 471.1 Identification of the Project and Project

Proponent48

1.2 Screening category 481.3 Current Status of the Project with respect to

Environment Clearance49

1.4 Brief description of nature, size and location ofproject

50

1.5 Site Selection Criteria 511.6 Location of the Project 511.7 Project Justification 57

1.7.1 The National Policy on Bio-fuels 571.7.2 Importance of Project to the Country and Region 571.7.3 Demand-Supply Gap 581.7.4 Advantages of Fuel Ethanol 581.7.5 Environmental Benefits 591.8 Structure of the Report 60

CHAPTER - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 62-862.1 Introduction 622.2 Need for the Project 622.3 Summary of the project 632.4 Proposed Distillery Location 652.5 Connectivity 682.6 Project area 68

2.6.1 Storage Facilities 682.7 Requirements for the Project 71

2.7.1 Raw material requirement for the Project 712.7.2 Chemical requirement in distillery 712.7.3 Fuel requirement 722.7.4 Water Requirement 72

2.7.4.1 Water Balance: Distillery of 100 KLPD & 3.5 MWPower

72

2.7.5 Steam requirement 752.7.6 Boiler details 75

2.7.6.1 Stack Height Calculation 75




2.7.7 Power 762.7.8 Manpower 772.8 Proposed schedule for approval &

implementation77

2.9 Process Description 782.9.1 Technology and Process Description 782.10 Power Co-generation (3.5 MW) 832.11 Estimated Project Cost 842.12 Description of Mitigation Measures 85

CHAPTER III DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 87-1793.0 Introduction 873.1 Study Period 873.2 Establishment of baseline for valued

environmental components88

3.3 Instrument Used For Environmental BaselineData Collection

89

3.3.1 Location selection For Environmental BaselineData Collection

90

3.4 Climatology and Meteorology 923.4.1 Introduction3.4.2 Climatology 923.4.3 Climatological Data for the Najibabad IMD

Station92

3.4.4 Micro Meteorological Data for the Site 973.4.5 Comparison of Primary and Secondary Data 983.5 Air Quality 101

3.5.1 Methodology Adopted For Air Quality Survey 1013.5.2 Details of the Sampling Locations 1023.5.3 Duration of sampling 1033.5.4 Instrumentation for Sampling 1033.5.5 Presentation of Primary Data 1043.5.1 Particulate Matter (PM10) 1043.5.2 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 1043.5.3 Sulphur Dioxide 1053.5.4 Nitrogen Oxide 1053.5.5 Carbon Mono-Oxide 1053.6 Noise Environment 117

3.6.1 Noise Level Survey 1173.6.2 Identification of Sampling Locations 1183.6.3 Existing Noise Environment 1223.7 Ground water 124

3.7.1 Observation 128




3.7.2 Surface Water Quality 1283.8 Soil Environment 131

3.8.1 Introduction 1313.8.2 Methodology 1313.8.3 Sampling Locations 1323.8.4 Physical and Mechanical Analysis 1333.9 Land Use Studies 134

3.9.1 Land Use Based on Satellite Imagery 1343.9.2 Interpretation and Conclusion 1393.10 Digital Elevation Model (DEM) 139

3.10.1 Observation 1423.11 Seismicity of the Area 1423.12 Geomorphology & Soil 145

3.12.1 Soils of Bijnor area is of 4 types namely 1453.12.2 Physiography & Geology 145

3.12.2.1 Physiography 1453.12.2.2 Geology 1463.12.2.3 Soils of Bijnor District (U.P.) 1463.12.3 Hydrology 1473.12.4 Ground Water Level 1493.13 Biological Environment 153

3.13.1 Flora 1563.13.2 Fauna 1583.13.3 Avifaunal Diversity 1593.14 Demographic structure 160

3.14.2 Objectives of the Study 1643.14.3 Scope of Work 1643.14.4 Background Information of the Area 1643.14.5 Socio-Economic Profile of Bijnor district 1653.14.6 Literacy Rate 1693.14.7 Economic Activities 1693.14.8 Vulnerable Group 1703.14.9 Agriculture and cropping pattern 171

3.14.10 Basic Amenities 1723.14.10.1 Educational Facilities 1723.14.10.2 Health Facilities 1723.14.11 Cropping Pattern of the Study Area 1733.14.12 Health & Diseases 174

3.15 Traffic Survey Study 174CHAPTER -IV Anticipated Environmental Impacts And

Mitigation Measures177-212

4.1 Environmental Impact Study 177




4.2 Impact Due To Expansion & Installation Activity 1774.3 Anticipated Impacts during Construction Phase

& Proposed Mitigation Measures177

4.3.1 Impact on Topography and Land Use &Mitigation Measures

178

4.3.2 Impact on Air Quality & Mitigation Measures 1784.3.3 Impact on Noise Environment & Mitigation

Measures178

4.3.4 Impact on Water Quality & Mitigation Measures 1794.3.5 Impact on Soil & Mitigation Measures 1794.3.6 Impact on Socio-Economic Environment 1804.4 Anticipated Impacts During Operation Phase &

Proposed Mitigation Measures180

4.3.1 Impact on Land use 1824.3.2 Impact on Soil 1824.3.3 Impact on Solid Waste 1824.3.4 Topography and Climate 1834.3.5 Impact on Air Quality 183

4.3.5.1 Introduction: AERMOD 1844.3.5.2 Model Data Aermod 8.2: Impact Prediction 1904.3.5.3 Mitigation Measures for Air Quality 2014.3.6 Impact on Drainage 203

4.3.6.1 Impact on Water Resources 2034.3.6.2 Impact on water Quality 2034.3.7 Impact Due To Solid / Hazardous Waste 204

4.3.7.1 Action Plan for Fly Ash Utilization 2044.3.8 Prediction and Assessment of Impact on Noise

Environment204

4.3.9 Impact on Ecology 2064.3.9.1 Impact on terrestrial Ecology 2064.3.10 Prediction of impact on Socio – Economic 2074.3.11 Impact on Human Health 2074.3.12 Environmental Impact Analysis 207

4.4 Summary 211CHAPTER -V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

(TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)213-214

5.1 General 2135.2 Analysis Of Alternative Site 2135.3 Analysis of Alternative Technology 2135.4 Conclusion 214

CHAPTER-VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 215-2226.1 Introduction 215




6.2 Formation Of Environment Management Cell(EMC)

215

6.2.1 Structure of EMC 2166.2.2 Responsibilities of EMC 2166.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan 217

6.3.1 Instruments to be used/being used 2176.3.2 Monitoring Programme 2176.3.3 Monitoring Schedule 2176.3.4 Locations of Monitoring Stations 2186.3.5 Methodology Adopted 2196.4 Data Analysis 2216.5 Detailed Budget 222

CHAPTER -VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 223-2497.1 Introduction 223

7.1.1 Risk Analysis Methodologies 2247.1.2 Hazop Study 224

7.1.2.1 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) 2247.1.2.3 Identification of Hazards 2257.1.2.4 Assessment of Risk along with mitigation

measures225

7.2.1 Disaster Management Plan 2297.2.2 Definition 2297.2.3 Scope 2297.2.4 Objectives 2297.2.5 Rehearsal and Updating of Plan 2297.2.6 Safety Measures for Storage & Handling of

Alcohol230

7.3.1 Onsite Emergency Plan 2327.3.2 Emergency Planning 2327.3.3 Emergency Planning For Disaster Due To Fire 2337.3.4 Classification of Fire 2337.3.5 Duties and Responsibility of Key Personnel of

Environmental Management Cell233

7.3.6 Preparation of Plan 2367.3.6.1 Alarm System 2367.3.6.2 Communication 2367.3.6.3 Fire Fighting System 2367.3.6.4 Fire-fighting groups 2377.3.7 Emergency Control Center 238

7.3.7.1 Off-site emergency control plan 2397.3.7.2 Sequence of operations required in case of

emergency240




7.4 Introduction 2427.4.1 Public Consultation 2437.4.2 Public Hearing Proceedings 2437.5 Public Hearing Photographs 245

7.5.1 Public Hearing: Question Answers and Proceedings 2487.5.2 Summary Of Issues Raised In Public Hearing 249

CHAPTER –VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 250-2548.1 Introduction 2508.2 Employment Opportunities 2508.3 Promotion Of Social And Economic Status 2508.4 CER Activities Carried Out By MPPL Along With

Expenditure251

8.5 Proposed Corporate Environment Responsibility(CER)

252

8.6 Conclusion 253CHAPTER IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 254

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 254CHAPTER-X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 255-283

10.1 Introduction 25510.2 Air Quality Management 256

10.2.1 Air Pollution Control Measures 25610.2.2 Boiler Ash Handling & Management 25710.2.3 Fugitive Emissions 257

10.2.3.1 Transportation 25810.2.4 Odor Management 25810.3 Noise Management 25910.4 Water Management 259

10.4.1 Water Management 25910.4.2 Water Management 25910.4.3 Treatment of Effluent 26010.4.4 Multi Effect Evaporators 26010.4.5 Secondary Effluent Treatment Plant for Effluent

Section261

10.4.6 Water Conservation Measures 26410.4.7 Action Plan to Control Ground Water Pollution 26510.5.1 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 26510.5.2 Hazardous waste management 26510.6 Concept Of Waste Minimization, 3r’s (Reuse,

Recycle And Recover Techniques), Energy AndNatural Resource Conservation Measures

266

10.6.1 Waste Minimization - 3R’S 26610.6.2 3R’s 266




10.6.2.1 Reuse 26610.6.2.2 Recycle 26610.6.2.3 Recovery 26610.6.3 Energy Conservation 26610.6.4 Natural Resource Conservation 26710.6.5 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme 26710.7 Greenbelt & Plantation Development

Programme271

10.7.1 Greenbelt and Plantation at Plant Site 27110.7.2 Details of Greenbelt 27110.7.3 Plantation along Road Sides 27310.8 Occupational Health And Safety Measures 273

10.8.1 Health Safety and Environment Policy 27310.8.2 Occupational Health and Safety Hazards 27310.8.3 Occupational Health Surveillance 27610.8.4 Implementation of OHS standards as per

OHSAS/USEPA278

10.8.5 Safety Committee 27910.8.6 Medical Facilities 27910.8.7 Plan & Fund Allocation for Occupational Health

& Safety280

10.9 CSR Action Plan 28010.10 Vehicular Pollution Control And Its Management 28210.11 Conclusion 283

Chapter-XII Disclosure of Consultants Engaged 284




ABBREVIATIONSμg/m3 : Micro gram per meter cube UPPCB : Uttar Pradesh Pollution

Control Boardμm : Micro Meter UPSEB : Uttar Pradesh State Electricity

BoardAAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring MRL : Mean Reduced LevelAAQMS : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

StationMSL : Mean Sea Level

APCM/E : Air Pollution ControlMeasures/Equipment

MT : Metric Tonnes

MPPL : Mohit Petro-chemical Pvt ltd MW : Mega WattCGWA : Central Ground Water Authority NDIR : Non Depressive Infrared

(NDIR)Spectroscopy

CO : Carbon monoxide NE : North EastCO2 : Carbon dioxide NH : National Highway

CGWB : Central Ground Water Board NIDM : National Institute of DisasterManagement

CMS : Continuous Monitoring System NNE : North North EastCPCB : Central Pollution Control Board NOC : No objection CertificateCTO : Consent to Operate NO2 : Nitrogen dioxideCREP : Corporate Responsibility for

Environment ProtectionNRSA : National Remote Sensing

AgencyDb : Decibel NTF : National Task ForceDIP : Digital Image Processing NW : North West

DWGS : Distillers Wet Grains Soluble O3 : OzoneEAC : Expert Appraisal Committee PF : Protected ForestEIA : Environmental Impact

AssessmentpH : Potential of Hydrogen

EMC : Environment Management Cell PM : Particulate MatterEMP : Environmental Management

PlanPPE : Personal Protective

EquipmentENA : Extra Neutral Alcohol PPV : Peak Particle VelocityENE : East North East PWD : Public Works DepartmentEPA : Environmental Protection

AgencyRDS : Respirable Dust Sampler

ERDAS : Earth Resources Data AnalysisSystem

UPPCB : Uttar Pradesh PollutionControl Board

ESP : Electrostatic Precipitator RF : Reserve ForestETP : Effluent Treatment Plant Rp : Recharge from PlantFPM : Fine Particulate Matter RS : Rectified SpiritsGCP : Ground Control Points RSPM : Respirable Suspended

Particulate MatterGLC : Ground Level Concentration SE : South EastGovt. : Government SEAC : State Level Expert Appraisal

Committee




GPS : Global Positioning System SEIAA : State Environmental ImpactAssessment Authority

Ha : Hectare SH : State HighwayHC : Methane & Non- Methane SOI : Survey of India

HDPE : High Density Polyethylene SO2 : Sulphur dioxideHSE : Health, Safety & Environment SPCB : State Pollution Control BoardID : Induced Draft SPM : Suspended Particulate Matter

IMD : India MeteorologicalDepartment

Sq. : Square

IMFL : Indian Made Foreign Liquor SSE : South South EastIRS : Indian Remote Sensing Satellite SSW : South South WestIS : Indian Standards SW : South WestKg : Kilogram T : Tonnes

KLPD : Kilo Liter Per Day TDS : Total Dissolved SolidsKm : Kilometer ToR : Terms of ReferenceKVA : Kilo Volt Ampere TPD : Tonnes Per DayKW : Kilo Watt TPH : Tonnes Per Hour

LU/LC : Land Use / Land Cover TPP : Thermal Power PlantM : Meter TR : Total Recharge

MEE : Multi Effect Evaporator USDA : United States Department ofAgriculture

mg/l : Milligram per Litre USEPA : United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency

mg/m3 : Milligram per meter cube V : Voltmm : Millimeter VLS : Vapour Liquid Separator

MoEF&CC

: Ministry of Environment, Forest& Climate Change

VOC : Volatile Organic Compounds

MOWR : Ministry of Water Resources WNW : West North West




TOR COMPLIANCE

Sr. No. Condition Compliance1. Executive Summary Executive summary of the project

has been incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report.

2. Introductioni Details of the EIA Consultant

including NABET accreditationDetails of the EIA Consultantincluding NABET accreditation hasbeen incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport.

ii. Information about the projectproponent

Information about the projectproponent hasbeen incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport at chapter 1 , section 1.1

iii. Importance and benefits of theproject

Importance and benefits of thisproject havebeen incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport at chapter 1 , section 1.7

3. Project Descriptioni. Cost of project and time of

completion.Total Cost of the project is Rs.4750.00 Lakhs.Expansion & installation will bedone within 1 year after getting allthe regulatory approvals. Details arehave been incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at chapter 2 ,section 2.11, 2.8

ii. Products with capacities for theproposed project

M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimited has proposed Expansion ofExisting molasses Based Distilleryfrom 40.0 to 100.0 KLPD along withexpansion of 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW Co-Generation Power Plant at Village:Firozpur Hafiz Tehsil: BijnorDistrict: Bijnor State: Uttar Pradesh.

iii. If expansion project, details ofexisting products with capacitiesand whether adequate landis available for expansion, referenceof earlier EC if any

Existing project is molasses baseddistillery with product capacity –40.0 KLPD Rectified Spirit &Extra Neutral Alcohol and absolutealcohol along with 1.0 MW powergeneration Total existing plant areais 22.0 acres) & the same is




adequate for project. No additionalland is acquired for the same.The existing plant is running on thebasis of Consent to Operateobtained from UPPCB.Latest consent and copy of previousEC is enclosed as Enclosure 1.

iv List of raw materials required andtheir source along with mode oftransportation

Main raw material for the projectwill be molasses.List of raw materials required, theirsource and mode of transportationhas been incorporated at chapter 2section 2.7.1 of this EIA report.

v. Other chemicals and materialsrequired with quantities and storagecapacities

Details of other chemicals &materials with quantities andstorage capacities have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 2 section 2.7.2

vi Details of Emission, effluents,hazardous waste generation andtheir management

Details are included in the EIA/EMPReport in Chapter II, Section 2.12.

vii Requirement of water, power, withsource of supply, status of approval,water balance diagram,man-power requirement (regularand contract)

Details of Requirement of water,power, with source of supply, statusof approval, water balance diagram,man-power requirement for theproject have been incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report at Chapter II.

viii Process description along withmajor equipments and machineries,process flow sheet(quantative) from raw material toproducts to be provided

Process description for productmanufacturing has beenincorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report chapter II , section2.9Details of major equipment andmachineries have been incorporatedin EIA/EMP Report.Process flow sheet (quantitative)from raw material to products i.e.water balance & has beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 2 figure 2.4,2.5respectively.

ix Hazard identification and details ofproposed safety systems

Hazard identification and details ofproposed safety systems has been




incorporated in thisFinal EIA/EMP report at chapter 7.

x Expansion/modernization proposals:a. Copy of all the Environmental

Clearance(s) including Amendmentsthere to obtained forthe project from MOEF/SEIAA shallbe attached as an Annexure. Acertified copy of thelatest Monitoring Report of theRegional Office of the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forestsas per circular dated 30th May, 2012on the status of compliance ofconditions stipulatedin all the existing environmentalclearances including Amendmentsshall be provided. Inaddition, status of compliance ofConsent to Operate for the ongoingexisting operationof the project from SPCB shall beattached with the EIA-EMP report.

Unit has obtained Environmentalclearance for existing distillery (40KLPD) is operating onthe basis of Consent to operateobtained from Uttar PradeshPollution Control Board(UPPCB).unit has obtained Consent toOperate under Section 25 of Water(Prevention & Control of Pollution)Act, 1974 & under Section21 of Air (Prevention & Control ofPollution) Act, 1981 . Compliance ofconditions stipulated in previous ECis being be regularly submitted tothe concerned authorities. Copy ofthe same has been attached asAnnexure 2.

b In case the existing project has notobtained environmental clearance,reasons for not taking EC under theprovisions of the EIA Notification1994 and/or EIA Notification2006shall be provided. Copies ofConsent to Establish/No ObjectionCertificate and Consent to Operate(in case of units operating prior toEIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTOof FY 2005-2006) obtained from theSPCB shall be submitted. Further,compliance report to the conditionsof consents from the SPCB shall besubmitted.

Unit has obtained environmentalclearance copy of the has beenattached as annexure 1.

4. Site Detailsi. Location of the project site covering

village, Taluka/Tehsil, District andState, Justification for selecting thesite, whether other sites were

Location map showing plant sitealong with village, tehsil, district andState has been incorporated in theEIA /EMP Report at chapter 2,




considered. section 2.4.Justification for the project isprovided in EIA /EMP Report atchapter 1, section 1.7.No alternative site has beenconsidered for the project as theexpansion & installationwill be done within the existingplant premises.

ii. A topo-sheet of the study area ofradius of 10km and site location on1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2sheet. (including all eco-sensitiveareas and environmentally sensitiveplaces)

Map showing plant site & 10 kmradius study area on topo-sheet of1:50,000 scale has beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 1. Figure 1.2.

iii. Details w.r.t. option analysis forselection of site.

Option analysis was not undertakenfor the selection of site as theexpansion of the project will bedone within the existing plantpremises.

vi. Coordinates (lat long) of all fourcorners of the site.

Corner coordinates of the plantsite are incorporated in EIA/EMPReport at chapter 2,figure 2.2.

v Google map-Earth downloaded ofthe project site.

Google showing plant site has beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 1. Figure 1.1

vi. Layout maps indicating existing unitas well as proposed unit indicatingstorage area, plant area, greenbeltarea, utilities etc. If located within anIndustrial area/Estate/Complex,layoutof Industrial Area indicating locationof unit within the Industrialarea/Estate.

Plant Layout showing existing units,storage area, greenbelt area, otherutilities etc. has been incorporatedin this EIA/EMP Report at chapter2,figure 2.3Existing plant is not located inIndustrial area/Estate/ Complex.

vii Photographs of the proposed andexisting (if applicable) plant site. Ifexisting, show photographs ofplantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Photographs of existing plant area& greenbelt have beenincorporated in this EIA /EMP Report at chapter 2 figure 2.2.

viii Landuse break-up of total land ofthe project site (identified andacquired), government/private -

Total existing plant area is 22.0acres and the same is under thepossession of M/s MPPL.




agricultural, forest, wasteland, waterbodies, settlements, etc shall beincluded. (notrequired for industrial area)

No additional land is required forthe expansion project; as the samewill be done within the existingplant premises.Land break-up of total land of theexisting plant site and study areahas been incorporated in this EIA /EMP Report at chapter 2 section 2.6

ix A list of major industries with nameand type within study area (10kmradius) shall be incorporated. Landuse details of the study area.

List of industries within study areahas been incorporated in this EIA /EMP Report at chapter 2 table 2.3.Land use details of the study areahave also been incorporated in thisEIA / EMP Report.Land use details of the study areahas been incorporated in this EIA /EMP Report at chapter 3 section 3.9

x. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study areashall be included.

Details regarding geologicalfeatures and geo-hydrologicalstatus of the study area have beenenclosed as an annexure with thisEIA/EMPReport has been incorporated inthis EIA / EMP Report at chapter 3section 3.12

xi Details of Drainage of the projectupto 5km radius of study area. If thesite is within 1 km radius of anymajor river, peak and lean seasonriver discharge as well as floodoccurrence frequency based onpeak rainfall data of the past 30years. Details of Flood Level of theproject site and maximum FloodLevel of the river shall also beprovided. (mega green fieldprojects).

Drainage details of the plant siteand 10 km radius study area havebeen shown on a map incorporatedin this EIA/EMP Report at chapter 3fig 3.19.No flood occurrence has beenevident in study area in past30years.

xii Status of acquisition of land. Ifacquisition is not complete, stage ofthe acquisition processand expected time of completepossession of the land.

Total plant area is 22 acres and thesame is under the possession of thecompany.No additional land is required forexpansion & installation project asthe same will be done




within existing plant premises.R & R details in respect of landin line with state Governmentpolicy.

R & R is not applicable; as theexpansion& installation will be donewithin the existing plantpremises and no additional land isrequired for the same.

5. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):i. Permission and approval for the use

of forest land (forestry clearance), ifany, and recommendations of theState Forest Department. (ifapplicable)

No forest land is involved in existingor expansion & installation project;thus, no such permission /approvalare required.

ii. Landuse map based on Highresolution satellite imagery (GPS) ofthe proposed site delineating theforestland (in case of projectsinvolving forest land more than 40ha).

No forest land is involved in thisexpansion & installation project.

iii. Status of Application submitted forobtaining the stage I forestryclearance along with latest statusshall be submitted.

Not Applicable.

iv. The projects to be located within 10km of the National Parks,Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,Migratory Corridors of WildAnimals, the project proponent shallsubmit the map duly authenticatedby Chief Wildlife Warden showingthese features vis-à-vis the projectlocation and the recommendationsor comments of the Chief WildlifeWarden-thereon.

No National Park, Sanctuary,Biosphere Reserve or MigratoryCorridor of Wild Animal existswithin 10 km radius of the studyarea, hence not applicable.

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan dulyauthenticated by the Chief WildlifeWarden of the State Governmentfor conservation of Schedule Ifauna, if any exists in the study area.

No schedule-I fauna was foundwithin 10 km radius study area ofthe plant site during biologicalstudy done in the study period.

vi. Copy of application submitted forclearance under the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972, to theStanding Committee of the NationalBoard for Wildlife.

Not Applicable.




6. Environmental Statusi. Determination of atmospheric

inversion level at the project siteand site-specificmicrometeorological data usingtemperature, relative humidity,hourly wind speed and directionand rainfall.

Details of atmospheric inversionlevel have been incorporated in thisEIA / EMP Report.Site-specific micro-meteorologicaldata (temperature, relative humidity,wind speeddirection and rainfall) were collectedduring winter Season (December2017-Febraury 2018). Details of thesame have been incorporated in thisEIA / EMP Report.Summary of meteorological datahas been incorporated in this EIA /EMP Report at chapter 3, section3.4.

ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX,CO and other parameters relevantto the project shall be collected. Themonitoring stations shall be basedCPCB guidelines and take intoaccount the pre-dominant winddirection, population zone andsensitive receptors includingreserved forests.

AAQ monitoring was carried out at8 locations winter Season(December 2017-febraury 2018).Monitoring stations have beenselected based on the dominantwind direction, population zone andsensitive receptors etc. completedetails area provided at chapter3,section 3.5 of EIA / EMP Report.

iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurementfor 12 weeks of all stations as perfrequency given in the NAQQMNotification of Nov. 2009 along with- min., max., average and 98%values for each of the AAQparameters from data of all AAQstations should be provided as anannexure to the EIA Report.

Raw data of all AAQ measurement /detailed AAQM Tables of all AAQstations along with min., max.,average and 98% values for each ofthe AAQ parameters have beenincorporated in this EIA / EMPReport at Chapter 3 ,Table 3.10A.B,Table 311-3.18

iv. Surface water quality of nearbyRiver (100m upstream anddownstream of discharge point) andother surface drains at eightlocations as per CPCB/MoEF&CCguidelines.

The project is /will be based on“Zero liquid discharge”.Surface water quality of riverChhoiya is included in EIA report,results are provided in chapter 3table 3.26 in this EIA/EMP Report.

v. Whether the site falls near topolluted stretch of river identified

Plant site does not fall near to thepolluted stretch of river identified




by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes givedetails.

by the CPCB /MoEFCC.

vi. Ground water monitoring atminimum at 8 locations shall beincluded.

Ground water monitoring wascarried out at 8 locations in thestudy areaand details of the same have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 3 ,table 3.24

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

Noise levels monitoring was carriedout at 8 locations within the studyarea during winter season(December 2017-febraury 2018) anddetails of the same have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 3 ,table 3.22

viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCBguidelines.

Soil quality sampling was carriedout at 8 locations within the studyand details of the same have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 3 ,section 3.8

ix Traffic study of the area, type ofvehicles, frequency of vehicles fortransportation of materials,additional traffic due to proposedproject, parking arrangement etc.

Traffic study of the area in respectof existing traffic, type of vehicles,and frequency of vehicles fortransportation of materials wasconducted and details have beenincorporated in EIA/EMP Report.Additional traffic due to expansion& installation, parking arrangementetc. has been incorporated in thisEIA / EMP Report at chapter 3,section 3.15

x. Detailed description of flora andfauna (terrestrial and aquatic)existing in the study area shall begiven with special reference to rare,endemic and endangered species. IfSchedule-I fauna are found withinthe study area, a WildlifeConservation Plan shall be preparedand Furnished.

Details of flora and fauna foundwithin the study area of 10 kmradius have been incorporated atchapter 3, section 3.13 in theEIA/EMP Report.No Schedule-I species was foundwithin 10 km radius of the studyarea of the plant site duringbiological study.

xi Socio-economic status of the studyarea.

Details regarding the socio-economic status of the study areahave been incorporated in this




EIA/EMP Report at chapter 3,section 3.14

7. Impact and Environment Management Plani. Assessment of ground level

concentration of pollutants from thestack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Incase the project is located on a hillyterrain, the AQIP Modelling shall bedone using inputs of the specificterrain characteristics fordetermining the potential impactsof the project on the AAQ.Cumulative impact of all sources ofemissions (including transportation)on the AAQ of the area shall beassessed. Details of the model usedand the input data used formodelling shall also be provided.The air quality contours shall beplotted on a location map showingthe location of project site,habitation nearby, sensitivereceptors, if any.

The incremental ground levelconcentration of pollutants from thestack emission based on site-specific meteorological features hasbeen predicted by computationdone by mathematical modelingand incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport.The plant site is not located on ahilly terrain. Impact of sources ofemissions on the AAQ of the areahas been assessed. Detailsregarding the same along with thedetail of model usedfor modeling have beenincorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report.Isopleths showing air concentrationcontours plotted on location maphave also been incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at chapter 4,section 4.3.5.

ii. Water Quality modelling - in case ofdischarge in water body

No effluent is discharged from theplant; therefore, water qualitymodeling study is not required.

iii. Impact of the transport of the rawmaterials and end products on thesurrounding environment shall beassessed and provided. In thisregard, options for transport of rawmaterials and finished products andwastes (large quantities) by rail orrail-cum road transport orconveyorcum- rail transport shall beexamined.

Details regarding impact of thetransport of raw materials and endproducts on the surroundingenvironment have beenincorporated in EIA/EMP Report atchapter 3 ,section 3.15

iv. A note on treatment of wastewaterfrom different plant operations,extent recycled and reused fordifferent purposes shall be included.Complete scheme of effluent

Details regarding treatment ofwastewater from different plantoperations, extent recycled andreused for different purposes havebeen incorporated in this EIA/EMP




treatment. Characteristics ofuntreated and treated effluent tomeet the prescribed standards ofdischarge under E(P) Rules.

Report.Domestic wastewater generatedfrom the sanitary blocks is being/will be disposed off via septic tanksfollowed by soak pit.The project is based on “ZeroEffluent Discharge”.Characteristics of untreated andtreated effluent have also beenincorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at chapter 10,section 10.4

v. Details of stack emission and actionplan for control of emissions tomeet standards.

Stack emission details have beenincorporatedin this EIA/EMP Report at chapter 4table4.2Efficient air pollution controlequipment (APCE) i.e. ESP will beinstalled to keep the emissions

vi Measures for fugitive emissioncontrol

Measures to control fugitiveemissions have been incorporatedin this EIA/EMP Report at chapter 4,section 4.3.5.3

vii Details of hazardous wastegeneration and their storage,utilization and management. Copiesof MOU regarding utilization ofsolid and hazardous waste incement plant shall also be included.EMP shall include the concept ofwaste-minimization,recycle/reuse/recover techniques,Energy conservation, and naturalresource conservation.

Used oil generated from plantmachinery/ gear boxes ashazardous waste is being/will besold out to the authorized recycler.Fly ash is being/ will be used asmanure.The concept of waste-minimization,recycle/ reuse/ recover techniques,energy conservation and naturalresource conservation has beenincluded in this EIA/EMP Report.

viii. Proper utilization of fly ash shall beensured as per Fly Ash Notification,2009. A detailed plan of action shallbe provided.

Fly ash from the boiler is being/willbe taken through pneumatic systemto be stored in silo and will be usedas manure.

ix. Action plan for the green beltdevelopment plan in 33 % area i.e.land with not less than 1,500 treesper ha. Giving details of species,width of plantation, planning

Details regarding existing greenbelt& plantation along with name andnumber of species have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMPReport at chapter 10 section 10.7.2,




schedule etc. shall be included. Thegreen belt shall be around theproject boundary and a scheme forgreening of the roads used for theproject shall also be incorporated.

10.6.5.

x. Action plan for rainwater harvestingmeasures at plant site shall besubmitted to harvest rainwater fromthe roof tops and storm waterdrains to recharge the ground waterand also to use for the variousactivities at the project site toconserve fresh water and reduce thewaterRequirement from other sources.

Details of the same have beenincorporated rain water harvestingreport at chapter 10 section 10.6.5in this EIA/EMP Report.

xi. Total capital cost and recurringcost/annum for environmentalpollution control measures shall beincluded.

The cost towards environmentalprotection measures is Rs. 2900.00Lakhs.

xii. Action plan for post-projectenvironmental monitoring shall besubmitted.

Action plan for post-projectenvironmental monitoring has beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat Chapter 6, Table 6.1

xiii. Onsite and Offsite Disaster (naturaland Man-made) Preparedness andEmergency Management Planincluding Risk Assessment anddamage control. Disastermanagement plan should be linkedwith District Disaster ManagementPlan.

Onsite and Offsite disaster (naturaland Manmade) preparedness andemergencymanagement plan including riskassessment and damage control hasbeen incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at Chapter-VII,Sectionno. 7.1

8. Occupational healthi. Plan and fund allocation to ensure

the occupational health & safety ofall contract and casual workers.

Fund allocated for occupationalhealth & safety of all contract andcasual workers is 10 Lakhs/annum.Details have been incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report at chapter 10section 10.8.7

ii. Details of exposure specific healthstatus evaluation of worker. If theworkers' health is being evaluatedby pre designed format, chest x

Details are incorporated in previousEC compliance report.




rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Visiontesting (Far& Near vision, colour vision and anyother ocular defect) ECG, during preplacement and periodicalexaminations give the details of thesame. Details regarding last monthanalyzed data of above mentionedparameters as per age, sex, durationof exposure and departmentwise.

iii. Details of existing Occupational &Safety Hazards. What are theexposure levels of hazards andwhether they are within PermissibleExposure level (PEL).If these are not within PEL,what measures the company hasadopted to keep them within PEL sothat health of the workers can bepreserved,

Details regarding occupationalhealth & safety hazards have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat Chapter-X, Sectionno. 10.8.3. Exposure level of all theHazards will be within PermissibleExposure Levels

iv Annual report of heath status ofworkers with special reference toOccupational Health and Safety.

Details are incorporated in previousEC compliance report.

9. Corporate Environment Policyi. Does the company have a well laid

down Environment Policy approvedby its Board of Directors? If so, itmay be detailed in the EIA report.

Yes, the Company has laid downenvironmental policy approved byits board of directors.

ii. Does the Environment Policyprescribe for standard operatingprocess / procedures to bring intofocus any infringement / deviation /violation of the environmental orforest norms /Conditions? If so, it may be detailedin the EIA.

Yes, the Environment Policyprescribes for standard operatingprocess to implement theEnvironmental standards andapplicable regulation along withreporting of any noncompliance inthe system.

iii. What is the hierarchical system orAdministrative order of thecompany to deal with theenvironmental issues and forensuring compliance with the

The hierarchical system orAdministrative order of theCompany to deal with theenvironmental issues and forensuring compliance with the




environmental clearanceconditions? Details of this systemmay be given.

environmental clearance conditionsis incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport.

iv. Does the company have system ofreporting of non compliances /violations of environmental normsto the Board of Directors of thecompany and / or shareholders orstakeholders at large? This reportingmechanism shall be detailed in theEIA report.

The environmental managementsystem of the company engagesright from the seniormanagement to the implementationteam on the ground.System of reporting theperformance of environmentalmanagement system has beenincorporated under roles &responsibilities of CorporateEnvironment Policy.

10. Details regarding infrastructurefacilities such as sanitation, fuel,restroom etc. to be provided to thelabour force during construction aswell as to the casual workersincluding truck drivers duringoperation phase.

During construction and operationphase various facilities will beprovided to the workers includingtruck drivers such as restrooms,canteen , sanitation , drinking wateretc.

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

the project cost) shall be earmarkedtowards the EnterpriseSocial Commitment based on PublicHearing issues and item-wise detailsalong with time bound action planshall be included. Socio-economicdevelopment activities need to beelaborated upon.

As prescribed in MOEF OM No.F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 01.May.2018 CORPORATEENVIRONMENTALRESPONSIBILITY clause will applyand item wise details along withtime bound action plan has beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 8 section 8.5.

12. Any litigation pending against theproject and/or any direction/orderpassed by any Court of LawAgainst the project, if so, detailsthereof shall also be included. Hasthe unit received any notice underthe Section 5 of Environment(Protection) Act, 1986 or relevantSections of Air and Water Acts? Ifso, details thereof andcompliance/ATR to the notice(s) andpresent status of the case.

No litigation is pending against theproject and/or any direction / orderpassed by any Court of Law againstthe project.




13. 'A tabular chart with index for pointwise compliance of above TOR.

Point-wise compliance of the ToRshas been given in the tabular form.

14. The TORs prescribed shall bevalid for a period of three yearsfor submission of the EIA-EMPreports.

Point noted.

B. SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIASTUDIES FOR DISTILLERIES.1. List of existing distillery units in the

study area along with their capacityand sourcing of raw material.

Only 1 distillery unit namely M/sJain distillery, molasses is rawmaterial for above said distillery andit is sourced from auction in nearbyarea.

2. Number of working days of thedistillery unit.

Number of working days of thedistillery Unit will be 350days/annum after expansion &installation.

3. Details of raw materials such asmolasses/grains, their source withavailability.

Details of raw materials (molasses),its source with availability have beenincorporated in this EIA/EMP Reportat chapter 2, Table 2.3.

4. Details of the use of steam from theboiler.

Details of the use of steam from theboiler is incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at chapter 2 section2.7.5

5. Surface and Ground water qualityaround proposed spent washstorage lagoon, and compost yard.

Surface and Ground water qualityaround proposed spent washstorage lagoon is incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report at chapter 3,Table 2.24,2.25.

6. Plan to reduce spent washgeneration within 6-8 KL/KL ofalcohol produced.

Company ensures to maintain spentwash generation within 8.0 KL/KL ofalcohol.

7. Proposed effluent treatment systemfor molasses/grain based distillery(spent wash, spent lees, condensateand utilities) as well as domesticsewage and scheme for achievingzero effluent discharge (ZLD).

molasses based distillery isbeing/will be based on“Zero Effluent Discharge”.Details regarding treatment of spentwash, spent lees, condensate &utilities have been incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report.

8. Proposed action to restrict freshwater consumption within 10 KL/KLof alcohol production.

Fresh water consumption isbeing/will be restricted within 10KL/KL of alcohol production.Details regarding the same have




been incorporated in this EIA/EMPReport

9. Details about capacity of spentwash holding tank, material used,design consideration. No. ofpeizometers to be proposed aroundspent wash holding tank.

The spent wash holding lagoon isduly lined as per the specificationsto prevent contamination of groundwater or land.2.0 piezometers will be providedaround the spent wash holdingtank. Details are incorporated in thisEIA/EMP Report at chapter 2 table2.5.

10. Action plan to control ground waterpollution.

The expansion & installation projectis being/will be based on “ZeroEffluent Discharge” and effectivemeasures are being/will be taken toprevent ground water pollution.Details have been incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report.

11. Details of solid waste managementincluding management of boilerash, yeast, etc. Details ofIncinerated spent wash ashgeneration and its disposal.

Details regarding solid wastemanagement is provided in tablechapter 2, Table 2.12

12. Details of bio-composting yard (ifapplicable).

Not applicable.

13. Action plan to control odourpollution.

Action plan to control odorpollution has been incorporated inthis EIA/EMP Report at chapter 10,section 10.2.4.

14. Arrangements for installation ofcontinuous online monitoringsystem (24x7 monitoring device).

Continuous online monitoringsystem for stack emissions will beinstalled for the proposed boiler.




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.0 Project Description1.1 IntroductionM/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited proposes Expansion of Existing molassesBased Distillery from 40.0 to 100.0 KLPD along with expansion of 1.0 MW to 3.5 MWCo- Generation Power Plant at Village: Firozpur Hafiz District: Bijnor State: UttarPradesh.The distillery has installed the most modern technology for treatment of distilleryspent wash which ensures Zero discharge of distillery effluents. The distillery unitwill generate its own electricity by proposed Co-Generation power plant of 3.5 MW.

1.2 Project ProponentM/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited is a Bijnor based company and wasincorporated in year 2003-2004. The company is engaged in manufacturing of extraneutral alcohol (ENA), rectified spirit, absolute alcohol from 40.0 KLD molasses baseddistillery.The company board comprises of two directors, viz. Mr. Kuldeep Jain and Mrs. AnjaliJain.

1.3 Proposed Project DetailsTable - 1.1 Project Proposal

Units Product Existing Additional(Proposed)

Afterexpansion

Molasses basedDistillery

Manufacturingof extra neutralalcohol (ENA),rectified spirit,absolute alcohol

40.0 KLD 60.0 KLD 100.0 KLD

Co- Generationof power Power 1.0 MW 2.5 MW 3.5 MW

1.4 Project Justification1.4.1 The National Policy on Bio-fuelsEthanol blending is the practice of blending petrol with ethanol. Many countries,including India, have adopted ethanol blending in petrol in order to reduce vehicleexhaust emissions and also to reduce the import burden on account of crudepetroleum from which petrol is produced. It is estimated that a 5% blending (105Crores Liters) can result in replacement of around 1.8 million Barrels of crude oil. The




renewable ethanol content, which is a by-product of the sugar industry, is expectedto result in a net reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO)and hydrocarbons (HC). Ethanol itself burns cleaner and burns more completely thanpetrol it is blended into. In India, ethanol is mainly derived by sugarcane molasses,which is a by-product in the conversion of sugar cane juice to sugar.The practice of blending ethanol started in India in 2001. Government of Indiamandated blending of 5% ethanol with petrol in 9 States and 4 Union Territories inthe year 2003 and subsequently mandated 5% blending of ethanol with petrol on anall-India basis in November 2006 (in 20 States and 8 Union Territories except a fewNorth East states and Jammu & Kashmir). This was also an attempt to reducethe Under-recovery of Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). In countrieslike US, blending is allowed upto 10%. Subsequent to Brazil's bio-fuel programme,which began in 1976, close to 94% of cars sold in Brazil are flexible fuel cars that canhandle ethanol blends from 18 per cent upward.Ethanol blending first found mention in the Auto fuel policy of 2003. It suggesteddeveloping technologies for producing ethanol/ bio fuels from renewable energysources and introducing vehicles to utilize these bio fuels. Later, as per NationalPolicy on Bio-fuels, announced in December 2009, oil companies were required tosell petrol blended with at least 5% of ethanol. It proposed that the blending level beincreased to 20% by 2020.

1.4.2 Objective of the StudyThe overall objective of any EIA studies is to identify and assess the adverse andbeneficial impacts of the project in the planning stage itself, so that necessarymitigation measures to prevent or minimize these adverse impacts could be plannedearly and cost effectively.The entire EIA report is prepared based on the generic structure of EIA documentgiven at Appendix III of the Notification No. S.O. 1533 dated 14th September, 2006 atMoEF & CC, New Delhi.

The report has been divided into following chapters as described below:1. Chapter-1 gives information about the proposed project including its location

and justification/importance, brief details around the surrounding area anddetails about site selection criteria considered. It also outlines the statutoryrequirement of obtaining prior Environment Clearance, steps to be followed forthe same and basic purpose, scope and methodology of EIA study.

2. Chapter-2 is Project Description and infrastructure facilities incorporating allindustrial and environmental activities of the project proponent for setting up ofthe proposed project. It also gives information about manufacturing process and




raw materials, sources of pollution and details of pollution control facilities to beprovided i.e. water and waste water details, air pollution and control system,sludge storage facility, noise control measures etc.

3. Chapter-3 is Description of the Environment which includes Base LineEnvironment Study giving details about status of air quality, meteorology, water,noise, land, ecology and socio economic environment of the study area based oninformation collected through actual field study or from secondary sources.

4. Chapter-4 is Identification of Impacts and its mitigation measures, whichidentifies the impacts of various environmental parameters whether beneficial ordeleterious for the construction and operation phase of the project. It alsoquantifies significant impacts of the proposed project on various environmentalcomponents for the construction and operation phase of the project.

5. Chapter-5 is Analysis of alternatives6. Chapter-6 is Environmental Monitoring Plan which provides details of monitoring

plan of various environmental parameters as well as its frequency of monitoring.7. Chapter-7 is additional studies8. Chapter-8 is Benefits due to the proposed project including improvement in

Physical infrastructure, improvement in the social infrastructure, Employmentpotential–skilled, semi-skilled and others.

9. Chapter -9 is Environmental cost & benefit analysis.10.Chapter-10 is Environmental Management Plan (EMP) incorporating measures to

be adopted for mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts, if any safetymeasures, post- project monitoring program for environmental parameters,green belt development etc.

1.5 Project CostTotal estimated cost for the project will be Rs 4750.00 Lakhs.The cost towards environmental protection measures is Rs. 2900.00 LakhsThe recurring cost towards environmental measure is Rs. 100.00 Lakhs.The project would be formulated in such a fashion and manner so that the utmostcare of Safety Norms & Environment Protection shall be taken care of.

1.6 Environmental SettingThe proposed Distillery plant falls at the interaction of Latitude 29°23’54.66’’N andLongitude 78° 12.40.64’’E and at an elevation of about 800 ft above mean sea level(MSL). The entire study area falls in survey of India topo-sheet no. 53K/3, 53 K/7.The Google map showing proposed project location, with proposed plant boundary




on map is shown in Figure no. 1.1. The environmental setting of the proposed projectis given in Table-1

Figure 1.1 Proposed project site

Table-1: Details of Environmental SettingEnvironmental Setting Details

(with approximate aerial distance and direction from the project site)

Nearest village Firozpur Hafiz ( 0.80 km in East direction)

Nearest City Bijnor: 9.0 km

Nearest National / State highway NH – 91 ; 15 kms

Nearest Railway Station Bijnor - (Broad Gauge)-N. Railway, 9.0 km

Nearest Airport New Delhi Airport, 180.0 KmNational Parks, WildlifeSanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,Tiger/ Elephant Reserves, WildlifeCorridors etc. within 10 km radius

No National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary,Biosphere Reserve, Tiger / ElephantReserve, Wildlife Corridors etc. falls within10 km radius of the plant site.




Reserved Forests (RF) / ProtectedForests (PF) etc. within 10.0 kmradius

No, Reserved Forests (RF) / ProtectedForests (PF) fall within 10 km radius ofplant site.

River / Water Body (within 10.0 kmradius)

River Chhoiya – *300 Meters in SouthdirectionRiver Ganga -*13.40 km in West SouthdirectionNote: River Chhoiya is connecting to RiverGanga at a distance of about 35.0 kms*(*Aerial distance)Malan river at distance of 8.7 km (NW)Kasuara Minor Canal at a distance of 4.02km (East)Seismic Zone Seismic Zone – IV as per IS : 1893 (Part – 1): 2002

Critically Polluted Area as perCEPI-CPCB

No critically polluted area declared underCEPI as per MoEF& CC Circular

1.7 Process DescriptionTechnology and Process Description Alcohol production mainly involves three mainProcesses;A. FermentationB. DistillationC. DehydrationThe process of alcohol manufacturing involve various sections are; Molasses Storage and Handling Section Fermentation Section Distillation for Production of rectified spirit and extra neutral alcohol molecular

sieve for production of absolute alcohol. RS/ENA /AA receiver and Storage Section Effluent treatment plant comprising Evaporation plant and incineration for Spent

wash treatment and other effluent (Condensates, Spent lees etc) will be treated inCondensate Polishing Unit.

1.8 Infrastructural Facilities and Raw Material Requirement:Land RequirementThe land requirement for the proposed expansion project is approximately 22.00acres Out of 7.26 Acre of total land 22.00 acres (= 33% of total plot area) will beused for green belt development and rest for plant and machinery.




Raw material requirement for the ProjectThe main raw material required will be molasses which will be procured from localsuppliers (sugar units etc).Details regarding quantity of raw materials required their source along with mode oftransportation for expansion& installation project are given in table 1.2.

Table 1.2 Raw material and transportation mode

Sl No Particular

Requirementon 100 KLD

alcoholproduction

Storage Source and mode oftransportation

1. Molasses450 KLD

(@ 4.5/ KL ofproduct)

Molassesstorage tanks

Through localsuppliers via road

Water RequirementAfter expansion & installation, the total water requirement for the project will be 810KLD. Water is sourced from ground. Unit has applied the application for the grant ofCGWA NOC for ground water abstraction.

Industrial - 600 KL/ Day(@ 6.0 KL/ KL of Product)

Domestic – 10 KLPDTotal Water Requirement =610 KLPD

Man PowerManpower required for the proposed project is 80

Direct employment: - approx 35 persons Indirect employment: - approx 45 persons

Table 1.3: Manpower RequirementS. No. Particulars No. of personal

1. Administrative Staff 52. Supervisor 53. Skilled Worker 254. Semi Skilled Worker 205. Unskilled Worker 25

Total 80




1.9 Sources of PollutionThe major sources of pollution are Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) fromproposed distillery plant based on Molasses. The Particulate Matter 10 emission inDistillery plant will be restricted below 150 mg/Nm3. Stack is with adequate height of60 meters which is attached to boiler through proposed ESP. ESP is used as pollutioncontrol equipment to reduce the emission of Particulate Matter.

2.0 Waste Water Generation and TreatmentWaste water generation from the proposed unit will be nil because the proposeddistillery unit is based on Zero Liquid Discharge System which mainly comprises ofMEE, Slop Fired Boiler.Additional domestic waste water generated due to proposed new project will also betreated in the existing Sewage Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP) and used ingreenbelt development.

2.1 Solid Waste Generation and UtilizationThe total solid waste generations will 40.0 TPD ash from boiler along with Fermentersludge:15.0 TPD from the proposed distillery project. Ash shall be used as manure.

2.2 Noise LevelsThe industry is located in rural area away from major human settlement. Theadequate steps are proposed to control the noise. The upcoming Distillery Plant willnot result in any significant impact on noise environment. The minor increase invehicular transportation due to increase material handling will not generate anysignificant excessive noise. Hence, there shall not be any significant negative impacton noise environment of the study area.

2.3 Baseline Environmental StatusPrimary baseline environmental monitoring studies were conducted during winterseasons of December 2017-Fabruary 2018 and details are as follows:

Meteorological Data Generated at SiteThe meteorological parameters were recorded on hourly basis during the studyperiod near plant site and comprises of parameters like wind speed, wind direction(from 0 to 360 degrees), temperature, relative humidity and rainfall. The predominantwind directions during study period are from Northwest, west followed by SouthEast.




Air QualityThe study area represents mostly rural/residential environment. Eight Ambient airquality monitoring stations were selected in and around project site and studies werecarried out as per BIS standards. Ambient air quality analysis reveals that theseresults are well within limits in all locations as per National Ambient Air Qualitystandards 2009.

The results of ambient air monitoring are as follows:Particulate Matter (PM10)The maximum 98th percentile concentrations for PM10 were recorded at nearbyfactory premises have concentration 88.25 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentileconcentration was recorded at village Mughalura have concentration 68.4 µg/m3. Allsites concentration ranges from 68.4-88.25 µg/m3.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)The maximum 98th percentile concentrations for PM2.5 were recorded nearby factorypremises have 54.22 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentration wasrecorded at village Nasiri have concentration 48.6 µg/m3. All sites concentrationranges from 48.6-54.22 µg/m3.

Sulphur DioxideThe maximum 98th percentile concentrations for SO2 were recorded near factorypremises have concentration 23.6 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentrationwas recorded at near Faridpur Bhogi village have concentration 17.1 µg/m3. All sitesconcentration ranges from 17.1 -23.6 µg/m3.

Nitrogen OxideThe maximum 98th percentile concentrations for NO2 were recorded nearby factorypremises have concentration 27.6 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentrationwas recorded at village Nasiri have concentration 22.8 µg/m3. All sites concentrationranges from 22.8 -27.6 µg/m3.

Carbon Mono-OxideCO is Not detected (DL < 2µg/m3) at sampling sites.




Noise Level SurveyThe noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at 8locations in the study area. Noise monitoring results reveal ambient noise levels in alllocations are well within the limits as per Ambient Noise standards.

Water QualityWater samples were collected from 8 sampling locations. These samples were takenas grab samples and were analyzed for various parameters to compare with thestandards.

Ground water qualityThe physicochemical quality of the ground water sources at and around the projectsite has been analyzed, which indicates that almost all the parameters analyzed arewithin “Maximum Acceptable Limits As per IS: 10500-2012”.The analysis of samples collected from different sampling points for variousparameters also reveals that the quality of water is good to meet the qualityrequirement for human use.

Surface water QualityAll the data were well within the prescribed standards.

Soil environment:It has been observed from Soil Analysis Result, that All the samples having pH inrange of 6.8 to 8.2. Electrical Conductivity of the samples is in between 210.0 to 623.0µS/ cm. Potassium of the samples is in between 90.2to 93.8 mg/Kg. The Moisturecontent of a soil is a very important characteristic which is ranging from 1.57 to 3.22%. Available nitrogen in the soil is 60.2 to 65.4 mg/Kg. Overall it is observed that thesoils of the region are good for agriculture.

Flora and Fauna StudiesA preliminary survey was made for determination of baseline details of flora. Duringfield survey, various plant species were recorded from the study area.The study area did not record the presence of any critically threatened plant species.The records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest department also did not indicatepresence of any endangered or rare and vulnerable plant species in this area.




Land environment:The 10 km area form the proposed project site shows a general slopetowards North West / South East in the 10 km radius.. Elevation in the Project areavaries between 732 ft and 835 ft above mean sea level. The minimum elevation in thearea is 732 ft AMSL and the maximum elevation is 835 ft AMSL. The proposed projectsite is located in a gently sloping area at an elevation of approximately 800 ft AMSL.Detailed study is provided in EIA report

2.4 Impact Assessment2.4.1 Impact during Construction PhaseImpact on Land UseTopography of the site is flat. Some level of cutting and filling will need to be doneto maintain an even topography within the plant area. There will be loss of top soildue to leveling of land and cleaning and grubbing of new alignment. Soilcontamination can occur due to improper disposal activities of construction debris.There will be change in soil profile on the land exposed to construction work.The expansion activity will result in development of industrial infrastructure andpositive impact on economy of the area.

Impact on SoilDuring construction activity, the impact on soil will be limited to the construction siteonly. Impact on soil during construction would be mainly due to the left out ofconstruction material used.

Impact on Air QualityThe main sources of dust emissions during the construction phase are the movementof equipment at site, leveling, grading, earthwork and foundation works. Exhaustemissions from vehicles and equipment to be deployed during the constructionphase is also likely to result in marginal increase in the levels of SO2, NOx and CO.The impact will be for short duration. This will be confined within the plant boundaryand is expected to be negligible outside the plant boundary. The impact will,however, be reversible, marginal and temporary in nature.

Impact on Noise LevelsDuring construction phase, noise will be generated due to following activities/processes: Movement/ operation of transport and construction vehicles/ equipment. Transportation of equipment, materials and people.




Other important activities involved in construction stage such as excavation,earthmoving, compaction, concrete mixing, crane operation, steel erection,mechanical/electrical installation.

Piling work during laying down of foundation for infrastructure.

Impact on Terrestrial EcologyThe impact on terrestrial ecology may occur due to emission of pollutants likeParticulate matter. The pollutant from the proposed Distillery plant based bagassewill be particulate matter majorly.

Demography and Socio-EconomicsThe social impact during the construction stage will be of beneficial nature. About140 people will get employment during the construction stage on daily averagebasis. Expansion & installation project will result in growth of the surrounding areasby increased direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region includingancillary development and supporting infrastructure. In addition to the opportunityof getting employment in construction work, the local population would also haveemployment opportunities in related activities like petty commercial establishments,small contracts and supply of construction materials etc.Local people will be given preference for employment on the basis of their skill andexperience.Further, the project will also lead to the development of market, trade centers,activities etc.

2.4.2 Impacts During Operational PhaseImpact on SoilThere will be minimum impact on soil due to the generation of solid waste. Ash willbe generated from the slop fired Boiler of Distillery Plant. The Generated Fly ash willbe used in manufacturing of manure. Fermenter Sludge will be used as manure.Further the proposed greenbelt program with diversified species not only increasesthe biomass, soil fertility, productivity but also works as pollution sink and control ofsoil erosion. Hence, the likely impact on the soil characteristics will be insignificant.Solid and hazardous wastes, if not disposed as per the standards can cause soilpollution and harm to flora and fauna at the regional to local level. As it can result infugitive emissions in the ambient environment. Yeast sludge will result in odorproblems in the surrounding area. Used oil and grease when disposed of incorrectlyit can harm the land, waterways, underground reservoirs and the marine




environment. It takes only one litre of oil to contaminate one million litres of water.Oil stored is also a potential fire hazard.

Impact on Air QualityParticulate matter is the primary pollutant emitted from the Distillery unit with CPP.Because of the raw material used, main operation in the Distillery plant has thepotential to produce particulate matter is combustion of Fuel (Bagasse/slop) in theboiler. Exhaust from the Stack is the largest source of particulate matter emission inthe Distillery Plant. The second largest sources are the Fly ash handling system in theCPP of Distillery plant. Few other potential fugitive emission points, called transferpoints, are at the end of all material-conveying devices. The Bagasse/slop will be used as fuel in the boiler to produce steam for operation

of plant and 3.5 MW power plant. During transportation of raw material finished product there will be generation of

dust emission from the road. DG set without proper stack height will cause air pollution.

The cumulative concentrations (maximum baseline concentration +predicted incremental rise in concentration) of PM10 and SO2 are shown intable 1.4 below:

Pollutant

MaximumBaseline

concentration inthe study area

(µg/m3)

Maximumpredicted

Incremental risein the

concentrationdue to proposed

project(µg/m3)

Direction

Concentration (µg/m3)

Net Resultantconcentration

NAAQsLimit

PM10 88.25 1.40 East 89.65 100*

SO2 23.6 5.68 North East 29.28 80*

The net resultant concentration of SO2 and PM10 during operation of the proposedproject are well within the Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards(NAAQS) stipulated by MOEF vide notification dated 16.11.2009. Hence, there will notbe any adverse impact on the air environment due to the proposed project.




Impact on Water ResourcesThe water will be sourced from the ground water through tube well for proposedexpansion project. As the area comes under Safe ground water level, hence noimpact is envisaged on the water resources of the area.

Impact on Water QualityGeneral Water is essential for human, agriculture, industry and commercial use. Theindustrial activity shall have direct impact on the end users. The water environmentbroadly covers the following points for consideration of impact. Industrial operations, their effect on water quality and ground water potential of

study area. Identifying potential sources of pollutants focusing specifically zero discharge of

the wastewater.

Impact of raw water usageThere is no waste water discharge in this process. Proposed plant is based on ZeroDischarge. Domestic Waste water will be treated in separate soak pit and septic tank.The main source of water supply for the industrial operations is bore well and site isunder safe area.

Impact on Noise LevelsDuring the operation phase noise will be generated from noise generating sources.The principle source of noise from industry are from fans, centrifuge, turbine, steamtraps, steam vents etc.Exposure to excessive noise produces varying degree of damage to human hearingsystem which is initially reversible. Speech interference, sleep interferenceannoyance, mental fatigue and headache are few of the other effects which arecaused by the high level exposure of long duration noise. In certain circumstancesnoise can cause decreased electrical resistance in the skin and a reduction in gastricactivity. With increasing distance from the source the noise level decreases due towave divergence. Additional decrease also occurs due to atmospheric effects andinteraction with objects in the transmission paths.

Impact on EcologyThe impact on terrestrial ecology may occur due to emission of pollutants likeParticulate matter.




2.5 Environment Management PlanDuring construction, some of the vegetation in the plant premises is required to becleared. The measures required to be undertaken to minimize the impact on theecology are:

The felling of trees will be kept at minimum; Proper Canteen, Sanitation and shelter facility will be provided to worker and

truck driver during construction. To control air pollution proper sprinkling of water shall be done. The greenbelt shall be developed.

2.5.1Environment Management during Operation PhaseAir Pollution ManagementAir Pollution Control Equipment - Proposed Distillery and Co-generation plant toreduce the emission of particulate matters and gases ESP will be installed. Theparticulate matter in stack will be limited to less than 150 mg/Nm3.

Noise Pollution ManagementThe greenbelt proposed around the boundary of the plant will attenuate the noiseemitted by the various sources in the plant. Earplugs will be provided for thepersonnel working close to the noise generating units as a part of the safety policy.Apart from this, some of the design features provided to ensure low noise levels areas follows:

Provision of silencers will be made wherever possible; The insulation provided for prevention of loss of heat and personnel safety

will also act as noise reducers; Necessary enclosures will also be provided on the working platforms/areas to

provide local protection in high noise level areas; The workers will be provided with ear plugs; and Plantation in the zone between plant and township would attenuate noise in

the residential area.




Water Pollution ManagementTo achieve zero liquid discharge multi effect evaporator, slop fired boiler as well asCPU will be installed. There will be no wastewater discharge from the proposedDistillery. Hence, there will not be any contamination of surface water bodies.

Solid Waste ManagementFly ash will be generated in the process. Dust collected from air pollution controlequipment along with sludge shall be used as manure.

Greenbelt DevelopmentDue care will be taken to ensure that a greenbelt is developed around the plant,colony. All areas devoid of vegetation and having low density will be systematicallyand scientifically planted. Proposed Distillery has proposed to develop greenbelt in33% of total area of proposed distillery plant.




CHAPTER-IINTRODUCTION

1.0 Purpose of the ReportIndia is the world’s largest producer of sugarcane and second largest producer ofsugar after Cuba; however sugar industry in India is plagued with several problems.Sugar factories cannot survive in a healthy condition on a single product i.e. sugar.Manufacturing of sugar is a seasonal phenomenon with a short crushing seasonvarying normally from 4 to 7 months in a year, thus creating financial problems forthe industry as a whole. Hence, it is necessary for the factory to establish distilleryunit which provides stability to sugar unit in the financial crises. Molasses is a veryimportant by-product of the sugar industry. The profits earned by the conversionof molasses to alcohol will be much higher than that the value realized by sale ofmolasses. In view of above, M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited proposesExpansion of Existing molasses Based Distillery from 40.0 to 100.0 KLPD along withexpansion of 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW Co- Generation Power Plant at Village: FirozpurHafiz Tehsil: Bijnor District: Bijnor State: Uttar Pradesh.As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006 and its amendments thereof, it ismandatory to secure prior environmental clearance before setting up of new industryfrom the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Governmentof India. Based on the notification, proposed activity falls under 5 (g) of category Ai.e. All molasses based distillery.To initiate the EC process, Form I, PFR and proposed TOR were submitted to theMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on 09. September2017.The main purpose of this report is to provide a coherent statement after analyzing allsignificant impact of the project and measures that should be taken to eliminate andmitigate them. It contains essential information for: The proponent to implement the proposal in an environmentally and socially

responsible way; The responsible authority to make an informed decision on the proposal,

including the terms and conditions that must be attached to an approval orauthorization; and

The public to understand the proposal and its likely impacts on people andenvironment.




1.1 Identification of the Project and Project ProponentM/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited has proposed Expansion of Existingmolasses Based Distillery from 40.0 to 100.0 KLPD along with expansion of 1.0 MW to3.5 MW Co- Generation Power Plant at Village: Firozpur Hafiz Tehsil: Bijnor District:Bijnor State: Uttar Pradesh.The distillery has installed the most modern technology for treatment of distilleryspent wash which ensures Zero discharge of distillery effluents. The distillery unitwill generate its own electricity by proposed Co-Generation power plant of 3.5 MW.The details of project proposal are given in table 1.1.M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited is a Bijnor based company and wasincorporated in year 2003-2004. The company is engaged in manufacturing of extraneutral alcohol (ENA), rectified spirit, absolute alcohol from 40.0 KLD molasses baseddistillery.The company board comprises of two directors, viz. Mr. Kuldeep Jain and Mrs. AnjaliJain.

Table - 1.1 Project Proposal

Units Product Existing Additional(Proposed)

Afterexpansion

Molasses basedDistillery

Manufacturingof extra neutralalcohol (ENA),rectified spirit,absolute alcohol

40.0 KLD 60.0 KLD 100.0 KLD

Co-generation ofpower Power 1.0 MW 2.5 MW 3.5 MW

1.2 Screening categoryAs per EIA Notification dated 14th Sep, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, theproject falls under Category “A”, Project or Activity ‘5(g) (i) all molasses baseddistilleries.




1.3 Current Status of the Project with respect to Environment ClearanceThe chronology of the project activities undertaken so far with respect to the processof getting Environment Clearance are as given in Table 1.2:-

Table - 1.2 Current Status of the Project w.r.t. Environment ClearanceSl no. Project activity Details

1Application (Form-1 / Appendix - I

and Pre-Feasibility Report)uploaded on MoEF&CC Portal

09.09.2017

2 ToR Letter was issued byMoEF&CC, New Delhi 20. April .2018

3 Baseline monitoring & datacollection

Winter Season(December 2017 to February 2018)

4 Public Hearing 24.07.2018




1.4 Brief description of nature, size and location of projectBrief description of nature, size and location of the project is given in the table 1.3.

Table 1.3: Brief descriptionSl No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of the Project Molasses based distillery along withcogeneration power plant

B. Size of the projectPlant area

Total plant areaTotal plant area is 22 Acre (Existing)Expansion & installation will be donewithin the existing plant premises

Green belt & plantation area7.26 acres i.e. 33% of total plant area hasbeen developed under greenbelt &plantation and same will be maintained.

C. Production Capacity

Molassesbaseddistillery

Manufacturing ofExtra NeutralAlcohol (ENA),Rectified Spirit,Absolute Alcohol

Existing Proposed Total

40.0 KLD 60.0 KLD 100.0 KLD

Cogenerationof power Power 1.0 MW 2.5 MW 3.5 MW

D. Plant Location Details1. Village Firozpur Hafiz2. Tehsil Bijnor3. District Bijnor4. State Uttar PradeshE. Geographical Extents of the Plant Site1. Latitude 29°23’54.66’’N2. Longitude 78° 12’40.64’’E3. Toposheet No. 53K/3,53 K/7




1.5 Site Selection Criteria:Site selected for the project has some advantageous features.These are: There is no human settlement in 200 m radius. Proposed project land is adjacent to the existing distillery campus. Easy availability of raw material due to nearby sugar mills Location in rural area ensures adequate availability of manpower at marginally

lower rates, compared to metro cities of India. There is no National Park, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, Reserved /

Protected Forests within 10.0 Km radius of study area. There is no water body within core zone. Nearness to SH-12 makes it easier to transport raw materials & final product at

market.1.6 Location of the Project:

Name of the Project M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited

Location of the ProjectVillage: Firozpur HafizTehsil: BijnorDistrict : Bijnor State: Uttar Pradesh

Table 1.4:Latitude and Longitude of the site at four corners

Corners Directions Coordinates

1. North West Lat : 29°23'56.61"N & Long: 78°12'29.43"E2. North East Lat : 29°23'58.53"N & Long: 78°12'40.29"E3. South East Lat : 29°23'54.65"N & Long: 78°12'44.28"E4. South West Lat : 29°23'52.36"N & Long: 78°12'34.38"E




Table 1.4: Environmental Setting DetailsEnvironmental Setting Details

(with approximate aerial distance and direction from the project site)

Nearest village Firozpur Hafiz ( 0.80 km in East direction)

Nearest City Bijnor: 9.0 km

Nearest National / State highway NH – 91 ; 15 kms

Nearest Railway Station Bijnor - (Broad gauge)-N. Railway, 9.0 km

Nearest Airport New Delhi Airport, 180.0 Km

National Parks, WildlifeSanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger/Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridorsetc. within 10 km radius

No National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary,Biosphere Reserve, Tiger / Elephant Reserve,Wildlife Corridors etc. falls within 10 km radiusof the plant site.

Reserved Forests (RF) / ProtectedForests (PF) etc. within 10.0 km radius

No, Reserved Forests (RF) / Protected Forests(PF) fall within 10 km radius of plant site.

River / Water Body (within 10.0 kmradius)

River Chhoiya – *300 Meters in South directionRiver Ganga -*13.40 km in West SouthdirectionNote: River Chhoiya is connecting to RiverGanga at a distance of about 35.0 kms*(*Aerial distance)Malan river at distance of 8.7 km (NW)Kasuara Minor Canal at a distance of 4.02 km(East)

Seismic Zone Seismic Zone – IV as per IS : 1893 (Part – 1) :2002

Critically Polluted Area as per CEPI-CPCB

No critically polluted area declared under CEPIas per MoEF& CC Circular




Figure 1.1 Proposed expansion project site




10.0 KM RADIUS BUFFER MAPTOPO SHEET NO.

53K/3,53 K/7(GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA)

LEGEND:

-SITE-10 KMS RADIUS

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimitedVillage: Firozpur HafizTehsil: Bijnor

Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29°23’54.66’’NLongitude 78° 12.40.64’’ESCALE: 1:50000

Figure 1.2 Toposheet of project site




10 KM RADIUS ROUTE MAPTOPO SHEET NO.


SH12 is adjacent to projectsite in north direction.

Railway track running fromBijnor Railway station is seenin study area

Project Name:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage: Firozpur HafizTehsil: BijnorExpansion of molasses based distillery from40.0 KLPD to 100.0 KLPD (Rectified Spirit/ Extra Neutral alcohol / Absolute Alcohol)

Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29°23’54.66’’NLongitude 78° 12.40.64’’EScale: 1:50000

Prepared by-Ascenso Enviro Private Limited

Figure 1.3 Route Map of the proposed expansion project site




10 KM RADIUS MAP SHOWING WATER BODIES IN STUDY AREATOPO SHEET NO.


River ChhoiyaRiver Malan

Kasuara Minor Canal

River Chhoiya – *300 Meters in SouthdirectionRiver Ganga -*13.40 km in West SouthdirectionNote: River Chhoiya is connecting to riverGanga at a distance of about 35.0 kms*(*Aerial distance)Malan River at distance of 8.7 km (NW)Kasuara Minor Canal at a distance of4.02 km (East)

Project Name:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage: Firozpur HafizTehsil: Bijnor

Prepared by-Ascenso Enviro Private Limited

Fig 1.4: 10 KM RADIUS MAP SHOWING WATER BODIES IN STUDY AREA




1.7 Project Justification1.7.1 The National Policy on Bio-fuels:Ethanol blending is the practice of blending petrol with ethanol. Many countries,including India, have adopted ethanol blending in petrol in order to reduce vehicleexhaust emissions and also to reduce the import burden on account of crudepetroleum from which petrol is produced. It is estimated that a 5% blending (105Crores Liters) can result in replacement of around 1.8 million Barrels of crude oil. Therenewable ethanol content, which is a by-product of the sugar industry, is expectedto result in a net reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO)and hydrocarbons (HC). Ethanol itself burns cleaner and burns more completely thanpetrol it is blended into. In India, ethanol is mainly derived by sugarcane molasses,which is a by-product in the conversion of sugar cane juice to sugar.The practice of blending ethanol started in India in 2001. Government of Indiamandated blending of 5% ethanol with petrol in 9 States and 4 Union Territories inthe year 2003 and subsequently mandated 5% blending of ethanol with petrol on anall-India basis in November 2006 (in 20 States and 8 Union Territories except a fewNorth East states and Jammu & Kashmir). This was also an attempt to reducethe Under-recovery of Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). In countrieslike US, blending is allowed upto 10%. Subsequent to Brazil's bio-fuel programme,which began in 1976, close to 94% of cars sold in Brazil are flexible fuel cars that canhandle ethanol blends from 18 per cent upward.Ethanol blending first found mention in the Auto fuel policy of 2003. It suggesteddeveloping technologies for producing ethanol/ bio fuels from renewable energysources and introducing vehicles to utilize these bio fuels. Later, as per NationalPolicy on Bio-fuels, announced in December 2009, oil companies were required tosell petrol blended with at least 5% of ethanol. It proposed that the blending level beincreased to 20% by 2020.

1.7.2 Importance of Project to the Country and Region:Molasses based distillation is being used in India for the production of alcohol sinceancient days. The molasses based distilleries are linked with sugar factory wheresugar producing farmers are benefited. The proposed project where alcohol will beproduced from cane molasses by continuous fermentation and multi pressuredistillation technology will give better productivity and quality of alcohol.Ethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Spirit, Denatures Spirit, there are myriad descriptions for thisagriculture based product. A globally traded commodity, ethanol fires combustibleengines in Brazil, slakes the thirst of many in Europe and finds its way inpharmaceutical and chemical industries across the world. Ethanol is made by two




routes either by synthetic one from petroleum substances or by fermentation fromsugar-bearing or starchy substrates using yeast. Alcohol finds its use in diverseapplication ranging from potable liquor to life-saving drugs to paints & perfumery torenewable source of energy.Ethyl Alcohol is an important feedstock for the manufacture of various chemicals.These chemicals are primarily the basic carbon based products like Acetic acid,Butanol, Butadiene, Acetic Anhydride, PVC etc. Ethylene, Ethylene oxide are alsoproduced from a petrochemical route, however this requires plants of hugescales and thus require substantially high investments. The drug industry also usesalcohol as a raw material for production of Insulin, Antibiotics, tonics and severalother essential bulk drugs & formulations.

1.7.3 Demand-Supply GapIndian Government had set up an Expert Group headed by the Executive Director ofthe Centre for High Technology for examining various options of blending ethanolwith petrol at terminals/depots. Considering the logistical and financial advantages,this Group had recommended blending of ethanol with petrol at supply locations(terminals / depots) of oil companies. In view of the above, Government vide theGazette notification of 3rd September, 2002 No. P-45018/28/2000-C.C had mandatedthat with effect from 1st January 2003, 5% ethanol-doped petrol will be supplied infollowing nine States and four contiguous Union Territories of Andhra Pradesh,Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh,Pondicherry, Daman and Diu, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Chandigarh. This wasthe beginning of ethanol implementation in 1st phase. Government of India furtherannounced to implement the Ethanol programme in 2nd phase. This was intended tosupply ethanol blended Gasoline across the country effective the year 2006 and in 3rd

phase switching over from the existing 5% to 10% blending of ethanol in selectedstates.

1.7.4 Advantages of Fuel EthanolBiofuels are potentially important to India because of the significant number of livesthey could impact and the economic changes they could cause. India is currently thesecond most populous nation in the world with a growing population of over 1.147billion people. As of August 2008, the Indian government and the World Bank bothestimated that 26% of India’s population was classified as poor despite efforts madeto alleviate the problem. However, there are possibilities to ameliorate povertythrough economic growth. According to the International Monetary Fund, the Indianeconomy is growing at over 7% a year, which means there are opportunities to invest




in new industries such as biofuels that could help resolve some of India’s economicproblems.As the fifth largest energy consumer in the world, India additionally provides a goodmarket for biofuels. 70% of its crude oil is imported from around the world andexperts anticipate that over 94% of its crude oil will be purchased from abroad by2030 if energy trends continue on their current trajectory. Biofuels offer potentialopportunities to decrease the nation’s dependence on foreign energy imports.Alcohol has assumed very important place in the country’s economy. It is vital rawmaterial for a number of chemicals. It has been a source of large amount of revenueby way of Excise Duty levied by State Government. Ethanol has a potentiality as fuelin the form of “power alcohol” for blending with petrol in the ratio of 10:90. Thistrend is continuing and will continue in view of the fact that potable liquor has largerrevenue generating potential for the Governments. The demand for alcohol willalways be there for industrial purposes. Further the use of alcohol in automobile fuelwill enhance the demand for alcohol.Other than the above mentioned major requirement, alcohol is also being used inthe production of many downstream chemicals including drugs, polymers, plastic,etc.The use of ethanol-blended gasoline has various benefits as mentioned below, andneeds to be promoted by the government.The new blend- is renewable reduces dependence on Imports of foreign oil improves market opportunity for agriculture crops contributes to rural economic development benefits environment Displaces dangerous and environmental damaging component in gasoline, such

as benzene.

1.7.5 Environmental Benefits:Ethanol is one of the best tools to fight urban air pollution from motor vehicles. Asan oxygen (ethanol contains 35 oxygen by weight), fuel ethanol enhances thecombustion of gasoline resulting in a more efficient burn and greatly reducedemissions. It helps reduce all pollutant including hydrocarbons, NOx, CO2, fineparticulate and toxics.10% ethanol blends reduce carbon monoxide better than any other reformulatedgasoline blend-more than 25%.




Ethanol is a low in reactivity and high in oxygen content, making it an effectivetool reducing ozone pollution.

Ethanol is safe replacement for toxic octane enhances in gasoline such asbenzene toluene and xylene.

ETBE lowers gasoline volatility and is particularly effective in reducing VOCemissions from automobiles.

Besides the technical and environmental benefits fuel ethanol offers, it makestremendous economic sense in India as India's Import bill of crude petroleum isincreasing every year. India is number two in the world in Sugarcane production. Thenumber of sugar factories is 416 and 295 distilleries in the country. Large number ofsugar factories co-produce ethanol.The introduction of ethanol fuel will give big boost to Indian economy by followingways: The efficiency and commercial viability of sugar factories will improve. Farmers will get higher price for sugarcane which will improve the socio-

economic status of farmers. Agriculture will get boost because of additional production of sorghum, jawar

and sugarcane. Mixing of ethanol to petrol will save foreign exchange worth Rs. 4000 crores every

year. Less dependence on imports and cheaper cost of production of ethanol will bring

down the prices of fuels. Overall it is "Eco-friendly Project".

In view of the above positive results, it is recommended without anyreservation that the establishment of this factory be granted.

1.8 Structure of the Report:The entire EIA report is prepared based on the generic structure of EIA documentgiven at Appendix III of the Notification No. S.O. 1533 dated 14th September, 2006 atMoEF & CC, New Delhi.The report has been divided into following chapters as described below:

Chapter-1 gives information about the proposed project including its locationand justification/importance, brief details around the surrounding area anddetails about site selection criteria considered. It also outlines the statutoryrequirement of obtaining prior Environment Clearance, steps to be followed forthe same and basic purpose, scope and methodology of EIA study.Chapter-2 is Project Description and infrastructure facilities incorporating allindustrial and environmental activities of the project proponent for setting up of




the proposed project. It also gives information about manufacturing process andraw materials, sources of pollution and details of pollution control facilities to beprovided i.e. water and waste water details, air pollution and control system,sludge storage facility, noise control measures etc.Chapter-3 is Description of the Environment which includes Base LineEnvironment Study giving details about status of air quality, meteorology, water,noise, land, ecology and socio economic environment of the study area based oninformation collected through actual field study or from secondary sources.Chapter-4 is Identification of Impacts and its mitigation measures, whichidentifies the impacts of various environmental parameters whether beneficial ordeleterious for the construction and operation phase of the project. It alsoquantifies significant impacts of the proposed project on various environmentalcomponents for the construction and operation phase of the project.Chapter-5 is Analysis of alternativesChapter-6 is Environmental Monitoring Plan which provides details of monitoringplan of various environmental parameters as well as its frequency of monitoring.Chapter-7 is additional studiesChapter-8 is Benefits due to the proposed project including improvement inPhysical infrastructure, improvement in the social infrastructure, Employmentpotential–skilled, semi-skilled and others.Chapter -9 is Environmental cost & benefit analysis.Chapter-10 is Environmental Management Plan (EMP) incorporating measures tobe adopted for mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts, if any safetymeasures, post- project monitoring program for environmental parameters,green belt development etc.




CHAPTER - IIPROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 IntroductionThis chapter covers the processes and affiliated facilities of the project includingproduction and infrastructure, resources utilization, products formed along withwastes/pollutants generated from the project. The information is needed to assessthe impact of these activities on the environment and to delineate the mitigationmeasures.The proposed Expansion of Distillery Plant is from 40.0 KLPD to 100.0 KLPD andpower from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW.It is Brown field project.

2.2 Need for the ProjectAlcohol has assumed very important place in the Country’s economy. It is a vital rawmaterial for a number of chemicals and has become the source of large amount ofrevenue for government as Excise Duty. In India about 350 distillery units of 4.0billion litres & 100 distillery units of 1.8 billion litres are molasses & grain basedrespectively. According to analysts, the Indian alcoholic beverages industry isexpected to witness accelerating growth in coming years with the consumer baselikely to expand amidst rising disposable income. The gradual increment in consumerdemands is facilitating the growth of distillery industry to a respectable level. Theestablishment of more and more grain based industries as well as their expansion ispacing towards beneficial utilization of agrarian wastes as well contributing anduplifting Indian socio-economic scenarios. The growth will result in fulfillment ofdemand supply gap and the social up-liftment of the people concerned including thesociety. The company is undergoing expansion with respect to the prevailingdemand of distillery products and is proposing expansion so that it can contribute toIndian Economy as well. The expansion will result in increased commercial value atthe regional level, moreover social and economic up-liftment of the society will bringprogress to the nation.




2.3: Summary of the projectThe detailed summary of the expansion project is given table 2.1

Table 2.1: SummarySr No. Item Details

1. Name of the Project M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited

2. Location of the ProjectVillage: Firozpur HafizPost: BijnorTehsil & District : BijnorState: Uttar Pradesh

3. Total Project Area 22 Acre Existing

4. Proposed Capacityof Distillery

Distillery Expansion from 40.0 KLPD to 100.0 KLPDRectified Spirit / Extra Neutral alcohol / AbsoluteAlcohol

5. Proposed capacity ofPower Generation

Power Expansion from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MWCo- Generation.

6. Total Project Cost 4750.00 Lakhs7. Category of Project Category “A “ and Schedule - 5 (g)8. Raw Material Molasses

9. Quantity of Molasses For Proposed 100 KLD capacity320 KLD (@ 4.5 MT/ KL of product)

10. Steam Requirement 28.00 TPH

11. Water Requirement

Industrial – 600.0 KL/ Day(@ 6.0 KL/ KL of Product)Domestic – 10.0 KLPDTotal Water Requirement - 610 KLPD

12. Waste Water Generation

Spent wash : 500 KLPD (@ 5.0 KL/ KL of Product) Other Effluent (Evaporator Condensate, SpentLeese, Blow downs and Floor washing )=724KLPD Domestic :8.0 KLPD

13. Waste Water Treatment

Proposed Treatment strategy for proposed 100 KLDcapacityFor Spent WashMEE + Incineration(Slop fired Boiler)For Other effluent(Condensate, Leese , Floor washing , Blow downs)Secondary Treatment Plant shall be installed toachieve the ZERO DISCHARGE.

15. Evaporation PlantCapacity

1000 m3/day proposed




16. Incineration Boiler01 No Slop fired Boiler Capacity 30 TPH.Note: The existing Boiler of capacity 08 TPH will bedismantled after installation of new 30 TPHincineration boiler.

17. Waste Water Discharge Zero Discharge

18. Fuel Quality & QuantityFor Proposed 100 KLD capacityBagasse = 220 TPD+ Slop =200 m3/day

19. Air Pollution ControlDevice ESP

20. Nos. of Stack 1 No of Stack is proposed with 60 MetersHeight.

21.Solid Waste GenerationAsh from BoilerUse–

Total Ash Generated : 40.0 TPDFermenter sludge: 15.0 TPDUse– Total Ash & sludge shall be used as manure.

22. Power Generation Power generation from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW23. Power requirement 2.5 MW24. Green belt development 33 % of total Proposed Project Area (7.26 Acre)

25.Cost towardsEnvironmentalprotection measures( Capital cost)

Rs. 2900.00 Lakhs

26.Recurring cost towardsEnvironmentalcontrol measures.

Rs. 100.00 Lakhs

27. Corporate SocialResponsibility

2% of total annual Profit as per the CSR act(By Ministry of corporate affairs) NotificationGSR 129 (E).




2.4 Proposed Distillery LocationThe proposed distillery will be located at existing factory premises of M/s MohitPetrochemicals Private Limited at Village: Firozpur Hafiz, Tehsil & District: Bijnor(U.P.). For EIA Study 10.0 km radial study area is covered and the same is shown onSOI Topo 53K/3, 53 K/7 in the map below Fig: 2.1. Photographs of the proposedproject site given in fig: 2.2.

Table 2.2: Location details are given below:Name of the Project M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedLocation of theProject

Village: Firozpur HafizPost: BijnorTehsil & District : BijnorState: Uttar Pradesh

Directions Coordinates

North West Lat : 29°23'56.61"N &Long: 78°12'29.43"E

North East Lat : 29°23'58.53"N &Long: 78°12'40.29"E

South East Lat : 29°23'54.65"N &Long: 78°12'44.28"E

South West Lat : 29°23'52.36"N &Long: 78°12'34.38"E

Centre : Latitude:29°23’54.66’’N

Longitude:78° 12’40.64’’E




Fig 2.1 Mapsdepicting theproject site




Fig 2.2 Photographs of the project site (expansion project)

North West North East

South East South West




2.5 ConnectivityThe nearest railway station is Bijnor (Broad gauge N. Railway) 9.0 km away from theproject site. The nearest National highway is SH-12 is adjacent to factory premises inNorth direction and NH-74 at a distance of 14.21 Km in East direction. Site is wellconnected to both highways through the network of major roads. The nearest airportis IGI Airport New Delhi which is 180 km away from the project site.

Table 2.3 : List of industries within study areaSl no Name of industry Nature1 Dev Rubber Factory 9th Km.

Stone Nagina Road Bijnor.Rubber factory

2 Jain Distillery (A Unit of Jain Still& Allied (P) Ltd. 8th Km. NaginaRoad Bijnor

Distillery unit

3 Wave Sugar Industries (P) Ltd.Bijnor

Sugar Unit

4 Mangla Plywood FactoryNagina Road Bijnor

Plywood factory

Several brick kilns are seen in the study area

2.6 Project area:The land use of the proposed project is industrial as land is already purchased at thetime of establishment of existing 40.0 KLPD molasses based distillery, the proposeddistillery is adjacent to the existing distillery. The layout of the proposed project isgiven in fig 2.3.

Table 2.4: Land DetailsSl No. Area Description

1 Total plantarea

Total plant area is 22.00 Acre (Existing)Expansion & installation will be done withinthe existing plant premises

2Green belt &plantationarea

7.26 acres i.e. 33% of total plant area has beendeveloped under greenbelt & plantation andsame will be maintained.

The land requirement for the proposed expansion project is approximately 22.00acres Out of 7.26 Acre of total land 22.00 acres (= 33% of total plot area) will beused for green belt development and rest for plant and machinery.




2.6.1 Storage FacilitiesAlcohol is stored in tanks. Bagasse is being stored in fuel yard having total area of2200.00 sq.m (only for Distillery).Capacity for spent wash holding tank will be 4900.00 m3. To control ground watercontaminations the spent wash holding tank will be constructed above ground levelwith HDPE sheet at bottom to avoid percolation of spent wash.

Table No 2.5: Storage Facilities

Sl no. Tank Description TankCapacity

No. ofTanks

TotalCapacity

1 ENA DailyReceivers 60 3 180.00 m3

2Impure

Spirit DailyReceiver

50 2 50.00 m3

3 ENA Storage Tank 900 2 1800.00 m3

4 Impure SpiritStorage Tank 300 1 300.00 m3

5 Fusel oil Tank 20 1 20.00 m3

6 Spent WashStorage Tank 4900 1

4900.00 m3

(Storage for7 Days as per

CPCB)(Lined Lagoon)

7 Bagasse Fuel yard 1 2200.00 m2

8 Fly ash Pit CoveredSource: Detailed Project Report




Fig 2.3: Layout of the proposed expansion project




2.7 Requirements for the Project:2.7.1 Raw material requirement for the ProjectThe main raw material required will be molasses which will be procured from localsuppliers (sugar units etc).Details regarding quantity of raw materials required, their source along with mode oftransportation for expansion& installation project are given in table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Raw material and transportation mode

Sl no ParticularRequirementon 100 KLD

alcoholproduction

Storage Source and mode oftransportation

1. Molasses 450 KLD Molasses storagetanks

Through local suppliersvia road

2.7.2 Chemical requirement in distillery:Chemicals consumed in distillery process have following functions: Nutrients (Ammonium Sulphate and Phosphoric Acid) –Provide nutrients in the

fermentation process for yeast development. Chemicals and antibiotics - Eliminate contamination in the fermenters and

maintain activity of yeast. Antifoam oil- To suppress foam generation due to evolution of carbon dioxide

gas. Various laboratory grade chemicals consumed in the quality control laboratory

and the bio-chemicals laboratory operations. Alkali and other surfactants- To maintain the hygienic conditions in the

fermentation house and to clean the distillation equipment, evaporators etc.Table 2.7 Chemical Requirement, Source and Transportation:

Slno Particulars Requirement Storage with

capacitiesSource and

mode oftransportation

1.Sodium

hydroxide(caustic) (kg/day)

250Solid form packed in50 kg bags stored in

godownNearby

markets/ byroads

2. Nutrients(kg/day) 280

Solid form packed in50 kg bags stored in

godown

3. Enzymes (kg/day) 190Liquid form packed in

cans and stored ingodown




4. Anti foam agents(kg/day) 20

Liquid form packed indrums and stored in

godown

5. Yeast (active dryyeast) 48

Solid form packed inbags & stored in

godown

2.7.3 Fuel requirementDetails regarding quantity of fuel required their source along with their mode oftransportation for Expansion & installation project are given in table below:

For Proposed 100.0 KLD capacityBagasse = 220 TPD +Slop=200 m3/day

Source and mode of transportation : From vendor by road

2.7.4 Water Requirement:After expansion & installation, the total water requirement for the project will be 810KLD. Water is sourced from ground. Unit has applied the application for the grant ofCGWA NOC for ground water abstraction.

Industrial - 600 KL/ Day(@ 6.0 KL/ KL of Product)

Domestic – 10 KLPDTotal Water Requirement =610 KLPD

2.7.4.1 Water Balance: Distillery of 100 KLPD & 3.5 MW PowerTable 2.8: Total Water Input for Proposed 100.0 KLD DistilleryS.No Section Water required

1. Lees recycle for Dilution 80.02. Steam Condensate recycle 520.03. Cooling Tower recycle 580.04. Floor Wash 10.05. Vacuum pump water recirculation 120.06. CIP Cleaning 30.0

Total recycling and Utilizing 1340.0Fresh water requirement 600.0

Domestic Use 10.0Total Water requirement for First Run 1950.0




Table 2.9 Total Water Output for Proposed 100.0 KLD DistilleryS.No Section Water required

1 Steam condensate 520.02 Spent wash 500.03 Spent leese 200.04 Cooling tower Evaporation 562.05 Blow down (Boiler Blow down) 14.06 Vaccum pump & sealing water 114.07 CIP Cleaning 30.08 Washing 10.0

Total 1950.0

Table 2.10 Total Water Recycle for Proposed 100.0 KLD DistilleryS.No Section Water required

1 Lees recycle for Dilution 80.02 Steam Condensate recycle 500.03 CPU treated Water to CT 560.04 Floor Washing 10.05 Vacuum pump water recirculation 160.06 CIP Cleaning 30.0

Total recycling and Utilizing 1340.0Fresh water requirement 610.0

Total Water requirement for First Run= 1950.0 KLDTotal daily fresh Water Requirement =610 KLP




Fig 2.4 Water Balance for 100 KLD Molasses Based Distillery




2.7.5 Steam requirement:After expansion & installation the steam requirement will be ~28 TPH which will besourced from proposed 30 TPH slop fired boiler and existing boiler of 08 TPH will bedismantled.Existing and proposed boiler details are mentioned in the table given below:

Table - 2.11 Steam requirement break-upSr no. Name of particular Steam requirement

1 Distillation(wash to RS)7.5 TPHor Distillation (wash to ENA)

or Distillation (wash to AA)2 Integrated Multi-pressure

Distillation& evaporation 14.7 TPH

Boiler De-aeration 3.0

3 Turbine(Auxiliary Equipment) 2.8 TPH

4 Total Steam Required 28.0 TPH

2.7.6 Boiler details:1 boiler of 30 TPH (slop fired) will be installed for the proposed expansion project.

Table - 2.12 Description of Boiler:Slno Particulars Details

1. Boiler 01 No. Slop fired BoilerCapacity 30 TPH.

2. FuelBagasse = 220 TPD+

Slop =200 m3/day3. Air Pollution Control

Device Electro static precipitator

4. Nos. of Stack 1 No of Stack is proposed with 60.0Meters Height.

2.7.6.1 Stack Height CalculationStack height is calculated using following formulaH = 14 (Q) 0.3

H is height of ChimneyQ = (Quantity of fuel (kg/hr) x sulphur content (%) x 2)

100




Table - 2.13: The sulphur content (%):

Sl no Fuel type Fuel quantity inTPH

Fuel quantity inkg/hr Sulphur %

1 Slop 8.3 7529.63 0.62 Bagasse 9.16 8309.812 0.05

Total 15839.442 0.65/2=0.325*

Q = 15839.442 x 0.325 x 2100

Q=102.9H=14 X (102.9)0.3

H=14 x 4.01metersH=56.14 meters (calculated stack height)Whereas, unit has proposed the stack height of 60.0 meters of RCC with Diameter atthe top of the stack will be approx: 2.0 meters.

Slop and bagasse will be mixed in the ratio of 1.0:1.1 and his mixture will beused as fuel. The sulphur content of slop is 0.6% and that of bagasse is 0.05%.The mixture containing almost equal quantities of slop and bagasse will havean average sulphur content of 0.325%(0.6+0.05/2)

2.7.7 PowerAs the process steam requirement is quite large and suitable for cheap powergeneration via cogeneration system a steam turbo- alternator is provided to meetthe process demand of power. Hence, a 3.5 MW turbo generator is suggested inconformity with steam plant capacity. The surplus power will be exported to gridPower requirement in the plant is shown in detail in Table-2.14The total power requirement for the distillery and co-generation plant is given below:

Table 2.14 Power Consumption Details:Power requirement in various sections

Distillery Process requirement 750.00 KWSpent-wash

concentration plant 480.00 KWCondensate/lees polishing unit 300.00 KW

Boiler and other utilities 920.00 KWLighting and Misc. 50.00 kW

Total (operating reqt.) 2500.00 KW




2.7.8 ManpowerManpower required for the proposed project is 80

Direct employment: - approx 35 persons Indirect employment: - approx 45 persons

Table 2.15: Manpower RequirementS. No. Particulars No. of personal

1. Administrative Staff 52. Supervisor 53. Skilled Worker 254. Semi Skilled Worker 205. Unskilled Worker 25

Total 80

2.8 Proposed schedule for approval & implementationThe project commissioning activities will be started after getting EnvironmentalClearance (EC) from the MoEF&CC, New Delhi and relevant Consents from UPPCB.Tentative schedule for getting approvals for expansion& installation project with thestatus of implementation is given in the table below:-

Table 2.16: Proposed schedule for approval & implementationSl No Particulars Proposed schedule

1. NOC/CTE from UPPCB After 2-4 months of obtaining ECfrom MOEF & CC , New Delhi

2. Installation of Plant 10-12 Months3. Consent to Operate After installation of the plant

4. Commencement of plantOperations After obtaining consent to operate

Plant activities will commence within 1 years of acquiringEnvironmental clearance.




2.9 Process DescriptionTechnology and Process Description Alcohol production mainly involves three mainProcesses;A. FermentationB. DistillationC. DehydrationThe process of alcohol manufacturing involve various sections are; Molasses Storage and Handling Section Fermentation Section Distillation for Production of rectified spirit and extra neutral alcohol molecular

sieve for production of absolute alcohol. RS/ENA /AA receiver and Storage Section Effluent treatment plant comprising Evaporation plant and incineration for Spent

wash treatment and other effluent (Condensates, Spent lees etc) will be treated inCondensate Polishing Unit.

2.9.1 Technology and Process DescriptionMolasses Based OperationAlcohol is produced from carbohydrates by fermentation with yeast. Yeasts areunicellular, uninucleate fungi that can reproduce by budding, fission or both. Theyhave been used for centuries to brew alcoholic beverages and are the mostcommonly used micro organism in the industrial production of alcohol byfermentation. Ethanol production by fermentation comprises four steps: Yeast propagation from yeast slant from the laboratory. Fermentation to produce fermented wash containing alcohol. Recovery, enrichment and purification of alcohol from fermented wash to

produce 95.5 V/V alcohol. Production of absolute alcohol by dehydration of 95.5% V/V alcohol to produce

absolute alcohol.A proper choice of appropriate technology in each of these steps governs theefficient and viable operation of fermentation alcohol plant.

A) Yeast Propagation:Yeast, for the production of alcohol is characterized by high selectivity of the yeastspecies, low production of by-products (side products), high ethanol yield, highfermentation rate, good tolerance towards both high ethanol concentration and highin organics in the fermenting substrate, high temperature tolerance, land highgenetically stability. Although finding a strain that has all these characteristics is




difficult, a proper selection and development of the best possible strain is needed.Sacharomycetescervisiae and Sacharomycetespombe are the commonly deployedyeast strains in alcohol fermentation of sugars. The purity and sterility of yeastculture used as inoculums have great influence on the alcohol yield and longevity ofyeast in fermenter. Flocculating yeasts are deployed for continuous fermentationparticularly with yeast recycle system. The selectivity of yeast is also essential tomaintain the required metabolic reaction pathways specific to conversion of sugarsto alcohol. The side products are higher alcohols, acids, etc. which naturally reducethe alcohol yields and final quality of alcohol. It is, therefore, customary to propagateyeast from laboratory strain in increasing volumes under sterile and aerobicconditions protecting the same from other wild yeasts and moulds during theirgrowth. This is done in 3 or four stages starting from a 1lit inoculums developed inlaboratory from a well preserved yeast culture slant. Yeast will be developed in plantfrom fresh slant to laboratory flash culture and then in 3 stage S.S. yeast propagationvessels which operate in series but in batch mode. When enough bio mass strengthis developed, it is pitched Into Fermenter.

B) FermentationThe yeast propagation is only at the start and stabilization of the fermenter. Whenonce the continuous fermentation is on, the yeast propagation is stopped and only aperiodic continuous addition of small make up of fresh culture from yeast vessel isdone to maintain the activity of yeast in the active yeast count in the fermenter. Theyeast vessels are fitted with jacket for sterilizing and cooling the medium in situ.Sterile air is supplied to these vessels through compressor and the sterilization-system comprising a series of fine filters followed by HEPA filters. Molasses from themolasses tank in the yard are pumped to transfer pump into tipper type molassesweighing system and weighed molasses feed tank from where molasses feed pump itto yeast vessels (when necessary) or to fermenter through a static mixer typemolasses diluter. Main fermenter could be one or two stages depending on thecontrol system envisaged based on the final designs. The heat of fermentation isextracted by circulating the fermenter contents through wort coolers. Temperature inthe fermenter is to be maintained at 32 – 34°C. Carbon dioxide evolved duringfermentation is vented out through scrubber to recover entrained alcohol vapors.Dilute molasses are fed to the fermenter continuously. The final fermented wash istransferred by wash pump to yeast separation system comprising hydrocolones andcentrifuge. The sludge and dead yeast are purged into sludge tank and yeast creamis returned to the fermenter while clear fermented wash is collected in wash tank.Sludge from sludge tank is fed to the bottom of Analyzer Column in the distillation




section. Part of spent wash from a selected tray in the column C-01 is returned tofermenter after cooling the same to as near to ambient temperature as possible.Anti-foam oil is added from whenever necessary when the level in the fermenter risesbeyond a limit due to foaming because of runaway fermentation rate. The operationsin the fermenter can be controlled closely through automation. Process water istaken into scrubber water tank from where it is fed to scrubber and overhead watertank by water pump. All process water in the fermentation section is supplied bygravity from this overhead tank.

C) Rectified /ENA Spirit Distillation:Fermented wash from wash holding tank is pumped by wash feed pump to the topof degassing column after preheating the same in beer heater and spent wash heatexchanger. The vapors along with non-condensable gases from the top of degassingcolumn are rectified in Heads column, to expel the high volatiles, technically know asheads. Bottom liquid from the degasser flows into analyzer column where alcohol isstripped from the liquid. The liquid from bottom of analyzer column is completelystripped of alcohol and is pumped out by spent wash discharge pump through heatexchanger where it preheats the fermented wash before it enters degassing column.Part of spent wash from a tray, few numbers above the bottom tray is cooled andreturned to the fermenters as a measure of water saving and reduction of effluentdischarge. The dilute alcohol vapors from near the top of analyzer column arecondensed first in beer heater while exchanging heat with wash feed and then inanalyzer condenser. Degasser and analyzer operate under vacuum. The condensate iscollected in Rectifier Feed Tank. The vapors for stripping alcohol are generated fromanalyzer column bottom liquid in the analyzer column re-boiler by using the rectifiedcolumn top vapors, as discussed subsequently. Vapors from the top of heads columnare condensed in heads column condenser and then in head column vent condenser.Part of the condensate is returned to column as reflux while a small portion is takenout as an impure spirit cut. Liquid from bottom of column is also taken into Rectifiedfeed tank. Dilute alcohol water mixture from rectifier feed tank are pumped byrectifier feed pump through rectifier feed pre-heater in to rectifying column. Rectifierand its associated equipment work under pressure so that these vapors can supplythe necessary heat for generating the vapors. The condensate from Analyzer is thenpumped as Reflux to rectifying column. Rich alcohol vapors at a concentration of95.5% v/v from top of rectifying column are condensed first in Analyzer and then inReflux Vent Condenser. The liquid from analyzer and reflux vent condenser arecollected in Rectifier Reflux Tank. Part of the liquid from reflux vent condenser maybe drawn off as impure spirit. The impure spirit cut will be maintained as little as




possible to maintain aldehyde levels to meet the required limits in Absolute Alcohol.Liquid from the reflux tank is pumped by Product Pump partly as product and partlyas reflux to the top of the Rectifying Column. The necessary rectifying vapors toRectifying column are generated by boiling the bottom liquid in Rectifier ColumnReboiler using medium pressure steam. Some side streams are drawn from rectifiercolumn as light and heavy fractions of higher alcohols called fusel oils and cooled infusel oil coolers and are mixed with water and allowed to separate out in fuel oilseparator. All vents from High column vent condenser, analyzer condenser, rectifiedfeed tank and reflux vent condenser are connected to Vent Gas Absorber where thevent gases are scrubbed with water to recover entrained alcohol. The scrubber wateris used for washing the fusel oils in fusel oil separator to recover alcohol from thefusel oil fractions. The absorber vent is connected to vacuum pump which is used tocreate vacuum in the analyzer and degasser. The products Rectified Spirit and ImpureSpirit, are cooled in product coolers and collected in the respective receiver tanksprior to pumping the same through respective transfer pumps into storage tanks inthe excise godown. Impure spirit, is however, returned to Ethanol plant along withthe rectified spirit feed, subject to maintaining, the Absolute Alcohol quality requiredfor blending with petrol.

D) Fuel Grade EthanolAbsolute alcohol is manufactured by dehydration of Rectified Spirit. The processadopted here is based on Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) system using MolecularSieves. The flow scheme is shown in above referred flow diagram. Rectified spirit,after preheating by waste hot streams, is vaporized and superheated in analysercondenser and analyser by using medium pressure steam at 6 Kg/cm2g pressure. Hotvapors at kg/cm² g pressure and 130° C temperature pass through PSA column,where the water vapors are retained while water free alcohol is released as vapors.The vapors are condensed in high column vent condenser and Rectified column re-boiler and collected as Absolute Alcohol. When the molecular sieve bed is saturatedwith water the alcohol vapors are shifted to the other tower and the first tower istaken for regeneration. Regeneration is done first by pressure releasing and creatingvacuum and then by elutriating with dehydrated alcohol vapors from the tower indehydration operation. The vapors are condensed in Head column condenser andreflux vent condenser and the vent vapors are recovered through scrubber degassingcolumn. Vacuum can be created vacuum by rectified feed pump. (Eductor may alsobe considered for this duty). Product is cooled in fusel oil cooler and transferred toAbsolute Alcohol receiving tank and then on to storage tank.




Figure 2.5 Flow diagram of Molasses based distillery operation

MOLASSES(Raw material for alcohol)

YEAST

SPENT LESS

SPENT WASH

YEAST SLUDGE WET

FERMENTATION PROCESS

EVAPORATION

DISTILLATION PROCESS

ALCOHAL

WATER

TURBOGENERATION

CONDENSATE

As FuelSteam

BAGASSE

Power(Spent Wash

Evaporation &Distillery use)

CONCENTRATEDSPENT WASH

ASH

BOILER

Secondary EffluentTreatment Plant

Used asManure inFarm lands

Wet sludge

Steam for spent wash concentration

Treated Water(RE-USE IN THE PROCESS,

GRADENING AND COOLING)

Steam forDistillation of

alcohol




2.10 Power Co-generation (3.5 MW)OperationsThe unit proposes to set-up boiler and power turbine. Slop fired boiler will be 30.0TPH capacity and based on mixed fuel (Slop + Bagasse) available fuel options. ThisBoiler will operate mainly to feed steam to Molasses based operations and 3.5 MWpower generations from Turbine. Proposed 3.5 MW co-generation plant consists of ahigh pressure water tube steam boiler extraction cum condensing steam turbine. Fuelin the steam boiler will be burnt with the help of air in the boiler furnace. Water willbe circulated in the boiler drum and tubes thus getting heated by the flame burningin the boiler furnace. Water comes out of the boiler drum located at the top of theboiler as steam. Flue gases rise in the boiler furnace and come in contact with thesteam coming out of boiler drum. Steam after coming in contact with flue gases getsheated up further thus getting superheated. Super heated steam leaves the boiler ina pipe. Flue gases after super heating the steam pass through economizer wherethey pre-heat the boiler feed water before it enters the boiler drum. Aftereconomizer, flue gases pass through air pre-heaters where they heat the air which isfed to the boiler furnace for burning the fuel. After air pre heaters flue gases passthrough ESP where the dust particles are collected. The dust is collected from thebottom of the hopper. High pressure superheated steam from boiler is passedthrough a steam turbine, which is used for distillery process operations. Whilepassing through the turbine, the high pressure and temperature steam rotates theturbine rotor and an electric alternator mounted on the same shaft. Electric power isgenerated by the alternator. This electric power generated is consumed in house i.e.for running the distillery and utilities like boilers auxiliaries etc.

Bagasse +Slop

Boiler

In houseconsumption

DistilleryDeaerator

Feed water tank

Turbine

Condenser

Figure 2.6: Flow diagram of

Co- gen 3.5 MW




2.11 Estimated Project CostTotal estimated cost for the project will be Rs 4750.00 Lakhs.Detail breakup of the project cost given in Table 2.17:

Table; 2.17 Breakup of Estimated InvestmentSr.No Description Price (Rs. in Lacs.)

1 VEPL’s SCOPE : Main Plant & Machineryas per equipment list specified inrespective section for Molasses daystorage, fermentation, Distillation, spentwash evaporation & MSDH plant, DailyReceiver , Cooling Tower system &instrumentation

2175.00

2 Incineration Boiler along with Turbine @30 TPH @ 45 kg/cm2 (g) 1500.00

3 3.5 MW turbine-Extraction cumcondensing 700.00

4 Fuel handling system along withChimney ESP 50.00

5 Plant & Yard Lighting 20.006 Transformer, OCB, PCC, PCC to MCC 50.007 Fire fighting and lab equipment 35.008 pipe support, pipe racks for

interconnections 25.009 Freight, Insurance up to site 45.00

10 Miscellaneous expenses 50.0011 CPU 100.00

Total Estimated Investment WithoutTaxes 4750.00 Lacs.




2.12 Description of Mitigation Measures:The mitigation measures given in this section are for management of the emissions,effluents, solid and hazardous waste generation from the project to meet theenvironmental standards and environmental operating conditions.Following mitigation measures will be adopted by M/s MPPL, Unit; Distillery tominimize the impact of project on the surrounding environment:

Sl No Project activity Aspect Mitigation

1. Transportation Dust generation Paved Road Speed limit in plant

premises Control for vehicular

movement Water sprinkling Vehicles should be PUC

certified Greenbelt & plantation on

both sides of the internalroads & plant boundary

Increase in no. ofvehicles

Flow of vehicles to bemaintained

Maintenance of parkingarea

2. Fermentation Generation of CO2 CO2 will be collected andutilized in bottling or sold toauthorized vendors

Generation ofyeast sludge

Used as manure

3. Multi PressureDistillation, MEEand coolingtower

Generation ofspent wash

Spent wash will be treated inMEE and slop will be burnt inslop fired boiler.

Spent Lees Reused in Process

MEE condensate &cooling towerblow down

Treated water will be recycled

4. Boiler Operation Particulate matter&gases emission

Installation of ESP withadequate stack height

Covered storage for fuel

Generation ofnoise

Use of earmuffs, earplugs& ear defenders

Maintenance of




equipment Insulated enclosures Greenbelt development

at plant boundaryBoiler ash(Solid waste)

Fly ash will be stored in silo bypneumatic system

Ash will be used asmanure.

5. EffluentTreatment Plant

Spent wash lagoon Well-designed HDPE linedlagoon

6. Storm water Rain water lossesSoil erosion

Rainwater harvesting will beused for conservation ofwater (collection of storm waterdrainage and recharging)

Ground water recharging Runoff and retention

pond7. Odour

ManagementFrom alcoholmanufacturing

The remedial measures will betaken such as betterhousekeeping by regularsteaming of all fermentationequipments.Temperature will be kept undercontrol during fermentation toavoid in-activation/killing ofyeast.Staling of fermented washwould also be avoided.




CHAPTER IIIDESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.0 IntroductionThis chapter describes the existing environment quality around “M/s MohitPetrochemicals Private Limited “ is proposing Expansion of Distillery Plant from 40.0KLPD to 100.0 KLPD and power from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW at Village: Firozpur Hafiz,Block & Tehsil: Bijnor, District: Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.The main objectives of describing the environment, which may be potentiallyaffected, are To assess present environmental quality and the environmental impacts and To identify environmentally significant factors that could preclude project

development.

To achieve these objectives, various environmental parameters were monitoredwithin the core zone and buffer zone (10 km. radial distance) from the project site inaccordance with the Guidelines for conducting EIA (Issued by the Ministry ofEnvironment & Forest).Attributes of the physical environment like water, soil, and noise quality in thesurrounding area and information about geology, hydrology, prevailing naturalhazards like floods, earthquakes etc. have been collected from literature reviews andauthenticated information made available by government departments.This includes collection and review of earlier EIA study reports and related publishedmaterials/documents available for this region. Also monitoring is done for (1st

December 2017 to 28th February 2018) to assess the quality of parameters like air,water, soil and noise.Surveys were carried out to understand and record the biological environmentprevailing in the area and the same was verified against published information andliterature.The socioeconomic environment has been studied through data that has beenobtained from the latest Census of India reports.

3.1 Study PeriodThis chapter and the related discussions contain the results of field studies carriedout during the winter season.The study period is from (1st December 2017 to 28th February 2018).




3.2 Establishment of baseline for valued environmental componentsBaseline data was collected by monitoring and surveying of various environmentalcomponents / parameters in the core as well as buffer zone during the period i.e.winter season, 2017-18; details of which are given in table 3.1 below:-

Table – 3.1Baseline Data Collection

Sl.No

EnvironmentalComponents

Primary Data SecondaryData

Parameters Frequency Monitoring/

SamplingLocations

Methodology

1. Meteorology Temperature,RelativeHumidity,Wind speed,wind direction

Hourly 1(Plant site)

-- IMD book(ClimatologicalNormals 1981-2010)

2. Air PM10, PM2.5,SO2, NOX, andCO

(24 hourly),twice aweek

8 Sampling:CPCBGuidelines/NAAQS/IS 5182andinstrumentsManual

Analysis: CPCBGuidelines/IS5182

-

3. Noise Equivalentnoise levels indB (A)

Once in aseason (day& nighttime)

8 Sampling: IS9989

Analysis: CPCBGuidelines/IS9989

-

4. Surface water Parameters asper

IS 10500 –2012

Once in aseasons

2 Sampling:CPCBGuideline &APHA 23rd

edition 2017

Analysis: IS10500-2012/IS3025/APHA23rd edition

-

5. Ground water Once in aseasons

8 -




2017

6. Soil Parameters asper IndianAgriculturalResearchInstituteHandbook

Once in aseasons

8 Sampling:USDA

Analysis: Asper IS2720/USDA

-

7. Land Land use andland cover

Once in aseason

Study Area Field survey Satellite imagefrom NRSC,Hyderabad

8. Socio-EconomicEnvironment

Socio-Economicstatus

Once in aseasons

Study area Field surveythroughquestionnaire,groupdiscussion andrandomsampling

Censusdata, 2011

List ofprevailingdiseasesfrom publicHealthCentre

List ofschools

Details onsocio-economicdevelopmentalactivitiesundertakenby theclient

3.3 Instrument Used For Environmental Baseline Data CollectionThe following instruments were used at the site for environmental baseline datacollection work.1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous Pollutants (3 in no. namely)a. RDS Model- APM 460 BLb. RDS Model- APM 460 BLc. RDS Model- APM 4512. Fine Particulate sampler (2 in no. namely)a. FPS Model- APM-550b. FPS Model- APM-5503. Sound Level Meter Model- MS 67084. Digital D.O. meter Model – DM -51-2E




5. Weather Monitoring Station Model-WM-2716. Global Positioning System And others.In addition to the above samples collected, the data on land use, vegetation andagricultural crops were also collected by the field team by meeting with a largenumber of local inhabitants in the study area and different Governmentdepartment’s agencies. This provided an excellent opportunity to the members ofthe field team for obtaining an intimate feel of the environment of the study area.

3.3.1 Location selection For Environmental Baseline Data CollectionTable: 3.2: The details of the sampling site

Location CodeDirection

w.r.tPoint

Source

Distance(Km) w.r.t

Point SourceLatitude and

Longitude

HadarpurAbdulpur Mana SL1 South 0.91 29°23'23.88"N &

78°12'42.13"EMughalpura SL2 North 1.54 29°24'47.61"N &

78°12'35.58"EDhaukalpur

(Fareedpur sansar) SL3 South East 2.44 29°23'12.63"N &78°13'59.35"E

Naseeri SL 4 North West 3.03 29°24'29.69"N &78°10'57.13"E

Rajdev Nagali SL5 South East 3.48 29°23'37.18"N &78°14'49.20"E

Faridpur Bhogi SL6 West 4.36 29°23'35.87"N &78°10'1.15"E

Shahpur Sahsu SL7 East 3.04 29°24'56.22"N &78°14'56.22"E

Project Site SL8 - - 29°23'55.75"N &78°12'37.09"E

River ChhoiyaNear Vill-Abdulpur

MunnaSW1 South 0.62 29°23'40.69"N &

78°12'37.49"ERiver Chhoiya

NearVill-Alawalpur

SW-2 North 0.79 29°24'21.88"N &78°12'39.26"E

SL- SAMPLING LOCATION

SW-Sampling Site Surface WaterThe sampling locations for water, noise, air, soil, demographic survey is nearly sameas indicated in Table 3.2, the map showing location of the sampling in the study areais given figure 3.1.




5 KMS RADIUS BUFFERMONITORING SITES

TOPO SHEET NO.53K/3,53 K/7LEGEND:

-SITE-5 KMS RADIUS

MONITORING POINTS:1.SL1- Hadarpur (Abdulpur Mana)2. SL 2- Mughalpura3. SL 3- Dhaunkalpur(Fareedpur sansar)4. SL 4- Nasiri5. SL 5- Rajdev Nagali6. SL 6- Faridpur Bhogi7. SL 7- Shahpur Sahsu8. SL 8-Factory Premises9.SW1-River Chhoiya near village Alawalpurudh10. SW2 – River Chhoiya near village Hadarpur(Abdulpur Mana)PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz, Block & Tehsil: Bijnor ,District : Bijnor, UttarPradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000

Prepared By:Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Figure 3.1.The map showing location of the sampling in the study area

SL 1

SL 2

SL 3

SL 4

SL 5SL 6

SL 7

SL 8

SW1

SW2




3.4 Climatology and Meteorology3.4.1 Introduction

The meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport and diffusion ofpollutants in the atmosphere. The collection and analysis of meteorological data,therefore, is an essential component of environmental impact assessment studies.The long term and short term impact assessment could be made through utilizationand interpretation of meteorological data collected over long and short periods,respectively.

3.4.2 Climatology

Climatological (long-term) data is obtained from the closest Indian MeteorologyDepartment (IMD) station or from any other nearby station, which has beencollecting meteorological data for more than ten years.

3.4.3 Climatological Data for the Najibabad IMD Station

Climatological data for Najibabad IMD station is discussed in following subsections.

Seasons

The climate of area is characterized by an intensely hot summer, a cold winter andgeneral dryness throughout the year except during south-west monsoon season.Generally, the area experiences the following four seasons in a year:

Summer : March to JuneMonsoon : July to SeptemberPost monsoon : October and NovemberWinter : December to February

A. TemperatureMay is the hottest month, the mean daily maximum temperature in that month being38.9oC. The nights are also quite oppressive and they continue to be so even in themonsoon months. With the onset of the monsoon after the middle of June the daytemperature increases by about five or six degree centigrade but the nighttemperatures remain low. This continues till September. In October while the daytemperatures remain as warm as September, the nights become cooler. FromNovember both day and night temperatures steadily drop. January is the coldestmonth, when the mean daily maximum temperature is 20.9 oC and the mean daily




minimum is 6.3 oC. The hot weather begins by March when temperature rise ratherrapidly with the advance of the season.

B. Relative Humidity (RH)RH is highest during January month (88% at 8:30 hr) and lowest during April month(22% at 17.30 hr). Table 3.3 gives the relative humidity (RH & temperature data) dataat Najibabad IMD Station.

Table 3.3: Temperature and Humidity

MonthMean DailyMaximum

Temperature(oC)

Mean DailyMinimum

Temperature(oC)

Relative Humidity (%)

08.30 17.30

January 20.9 6.3 88 55February 23.8 8.4 82 46March 29.3 13.0 67 34April 35.8 18.6 46 22May 38.9 22.5 43 25June 38.3 25.4 63 42July 33.6 25.1 83 68August 32.3 24.6 86 75September 32.6 22.9 82 67October 31.4 17.6 75 56November 27.5 11.1 79 53December 22.7 7.3 87 56Annual 30.6 16.9 73 50

Source: IMD Station, Najibabad




Graphical presentation of monthly maximum and minimum temperatures is shown inFigure 3.2.

Graphical presentation of monthly relative humidity is shown in Figure 3.3.




I. Wind SpeedAt Najibabad IMD station, annual average wind speed is 5.1 kmph. Highest averagemonthly wind speed is observed to be in June (7.9 kmph) while lowest (2.7 kmph) inNovember month. The predominant wind direction is from Northwest, west followedby South East throughout the year. Table 3.4 gives the wind speeds data atNajibabad IMD Station.

Table: 3.4: Showing Monthly Wind Pattern & Speed

Months Average Wind Speed(Km/Hr)

Pre - Dominant winddirection (Directions)

January 3.7 NW,W &SEFebruary 4.6 NW,W &SEMarch 5.2 W, NW & SEApril 6.0 W, NW & SEMay 7.0 NW, W & SEJune 7.9 SE, NW & EJuly 7.0 SE, E & NW

August 5.8 SE, E & NWSeptember 4.6 SE, E & NW

October 3.7 E, SE & NWNovember 2.7 NW, E & SEDecember 2.8 NW, W & E

Mean 5.1 ----Source: IMD Station, NajibabadGraphical presentation of mean monthly wind speed is shown in Figure 3.4.




Fig 3.4 Graphical presentation of mean monthly wind speedRainfallThe range between the daily mean minimum and the daily mean maximumtemperature reduces progressively as the monsoon advances. The regionexperiences a total rainfall of about 1234.2 mm with 51.2 numbers of rainy days. Theintensity of the rainfall in monsoon is observed much higher than the rainfall occursin other part of the year.. The rainfall details of Najibabad IMD Station are given inTable 3.5.

Table: 3.5 Monthly rainfall detailsMonth Monthly Total Rainfall No. of rainy daysJanuary 40.2 2.9February 23.6 1.8March 25.2 2.0April 8.8 0.8May 20.8 1.6June 88.5 5.0July 404.1 13.5

August 348.6 13.3September 183.8 6.9

October 48.1 2.1November 4.1 0.4December 14.0 0.9

Annual Total 1234.2 51.2




Fig 3.5 Graphical presentation of Monthly Rainfall Data

3.4.4 Micro Meteorological Data for the SiteMicrometeorology data changes after a few kilometers due to changes in localtopography. Furthermore, IMD data recorded only at 8:30 a.m. and 17:30 p.m. foronly eight wind directions with wind speeds over widely spaced ranges is not ofmuch use in dispersion modeling. Because of these limitations, micrometeorologicaldata was collected near site round the clock.The meteorological data, such as, wind speed and direction, ambient temperature,and relative humidity was collected at Project site and is presented in Table 3.6 forwinter season.

Table 3.6: Summary of Micrometeorological Conditions at the site1st December 2017 to 28th February 2018

MonthTemp (°C)(average)

RelativeHumidity(%)

WindSpeed(km/h)

Predominantwind direction(blowing from)

Min Max AverageDecember 5.1 21.5 71.5 0.1-4.1 NW, W & EJanuary 8.3 19.7 70.8 0.1 -6.2 NW,W &SEFebruary 12.6 22.4 63.6 0.1- 5.8 NW,W &SE




A. TemperatureThe maximum ambient temperature recorded near project site during the studyperiod was 22.4 ˚C while minimum temperature was recorded as 5.1 ˚C.

B. Relative HumidityDuring the study period, maximum relative humidity recorded near project site was71.5 % while minimum humidity was recorded as 63.6%.

D. Wind PatternDuring the study period, predominant wind direction was recorded From Northwest,west followed by South East throughout the study period.

3.4.5 Comparison of Primary and Secondary Data:On Comparison of the site specific data generated for study period vis-a- vis the IMDdata, slight variation were observed. The observations are brought out are: The Temperature was recorded on site when compared vis-a- vis the IMD data,

certain variation were found. The Minimum and Maximum temperatures recorded at site during study period

were 5.1°C and 22.4°C whereas the minimum and maximum values recorded atIMD Observatory Najibabad – during the same period are 6.3°C and 38.8°C.

The relative humidity was observed to range from Approx 63.6-71.5%, during thestudy period at the site, whereas according to IMD Observatory Najibabad therelative humidity was observed to in the range of 22-88% during the sameseason; and the

Wind pattern of the study area is broadly same as IMD data.




Fig: 3.6, Wind Rose diagram of study period




Fig: 3.7 Superimposed Wind Rose Diagram on Project Site




3.5 Air QualityThe ambient air quality with respect to the study zones of 10 km radius around theproposed installation of distillery unit forms the baseline information. The primeobjective of the baseline air quality study was to assess the existing air quality of thearea. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambientair quality during the operation of proposed Distillery. The study area mainlyrepresents rural/ residential environment.

3.5.1 Methodology Adopted For Air Quality SurveySelection of sampling locationsThe baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through ascientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design ofmonitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on theconsiderations-:Meteorological condition on synoptic scale• Topography of the study area;• Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status;• Representatives of likely impact areas.Frequency and Parameters for SamplingAmbient air quality monitoring was done at a frequency of 2 days continuous perweek for three months at all 8 monitoring stations during winter Season. Theduration, period and frequency of sampling is, as per the guidelines of NationalAmbient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB), New Delhi and are as given below:Duration:The baseline study period is from 1st December 2017 to 28th February 2018Period:A. 24 hrs for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOxB. 8 hr for COFrequency: Twice a week for the entire study period (i.e. 3 months).The baseline data of air environment was monitored for parameters mentionedbelow as per revised MoEF & CC notification dated 16th November 2009.• Particulate Matter (PM10)• Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)• Sulphur dioxide (SO2)• Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)• CO (Carbon Mono-oxide)




3.5.2 Details of the Sampling LocationsAll the sampling locations are described below in Table- 3.7. The stations wereselected to assess present pollution levels.

Table – 3.7 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S.No Location Code

Directionw.r.tPoint

Source

Distance(Km) w.r.t

PointSource

Latitude andLongitude

1. HadarpurAbdulpur Mana SL1 South 0.91

29°23'23.88"N&

78°12'42.13"E

2. Mughalpura SL2 North 1.5429°24'47.61"N

&78°12'35.58"E

3.Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

sansar)SL3 South East 2.44

29°23'12.63"N&

78°13'59.35"E

4. Naseeri SL 4 North West 3.0329°24'29.69"N

&78°10'57.13"E

5. Rajdev Nagali SL5 South East 3.4829°23'37.18"N

&78°14'49.20"E

6. Faridpur Bhogi SL6 West 4.36 29°23'35.87"N& 78°10'1.15"E

7. Shahpur Sahsu SL7 East 3.0429°24'56.22"N

&78°14'56.22"E

8. Project Site SL8 - -29°23'55.75"N

&78°12'37.09"E




3.5.3 Duration of samplingThe sampling duration for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and HC are twenty four hourlycontinuous samples per day for Twice in a week for 3 months. This is to allow acomparison with the present revised standards mentioned in the latest gazettenotification of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

3.5.4 Instrumentation for SamplingRespirable Dust Samplers of Envirotech instruments were used for monitoring ofPM10 (<10 microns), gaseous pollutants like SO2, NO2 and Fine Particulate samplerwere used for monitoring of PM 2.5.

Methodology of Sampling and analytical techniques-The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectablelevels are given in Table-3.8

Table – 3.8 Techniques used for ambient air quality Monitoring

ParametersTest Method

Specification AgainstWhich Test are

Performed

Range of testing/limitsof detection

Particulate Matters,PM10

IS 5182 (Part 23) 5.0 µg/m3 to 1000 µg/m3

Particulate Matters,PM2.5

ELPL/III/SOP/23 Issue no.& Issue Date:02 &

01/07/2016CPCB Guideline for

Measurement of AmbientAir Pollutant’s,Vol,I,201213

(Issue No.2, Amend. No 0)

5.0 µg/m3 to 500µg/m3

Sulphur dioxide IS 5182 (Part 2) 5.0 µg/m3 to 100µg/m3

Nitrogen dioxide IS 5182 (Part 6) 5.0 µg/m3 to 750µg/m3

CO IS 5182 (Part 10) 2.0 µg/m3 to 500 µg/m3




3.5.5 Presentation of Primary DataVarious statistical parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimumvalues have been computed from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoringstations. The results of monitoring carried out for three months are presented inTable 3.11 -3.18 and the summary of these results are presented in Table 3.10 a,b.These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution ControlBoard (CPCB) for rural and residential zones and industrial zone (given in table 3.9).

Table 3.9: Ambient air quality standards – MoEF & CC as per the notificationdated 16th November 2009 for industrial, residential & rural areas.

Air quality parameter Concentration24 hrs Annual

Particulate matter (size lessthan 10 μm), PM10, μg/m3

100 60

Particulate matter (size lessthan 2.5 μm), PM2.5,μg/m3

60 40

Sulfur-di-oxide, μg/m3 80 50Nitrogen dioxide, μg/m3 80 40Hydrocarbons - -

Note:Wherever monitoring results on two constitutive days of monitoring exceed the limits specified above forthe respective category, it shall be considered adequate reason to institute regular or continuousmonitoring and further investigation.

3.5.1 Particulate Matter (PM10)The maximum 98th percentile concentrations for PM10 were recorded at nearbyfactory premises have concentration 88.25 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentileconcentration was recorded at village Mughalura have concentration 68.4 µg/m3. Allsites concentration ranges from 68.4-88.25 µg/m3.

3.5.2 Particulate Matter (PM2.5)The maximum 98th percentile concentrations for PM2.5 were recorded nearby factorypremises have 54.22µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentration was recordedat village Nasiri have concentration 48.6 µg/m3. All sites concentration ranges from48.6-54.22 µg/m3.




3.5.3 Sulphur DioxideThe maximum 98th percentile concentrations for SO2 were recorded near factorypremises have concentration 23.6 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentrationwas recorded at near Faridpur Bhogi village have concentration 17.1 µg/m3. All sitesconcentration ranges from 17.1 -23.6 µg/m3.

3.5.4 Nitrogen OxideThe maximum 98th percentile concentrations for NO2 were recorded nearby factorypremises have concentration 27.6 µg/m3. The minimum 98th percentile concentrationwas recorded at village Nasiri have concentration 22.8 µg/m3. All sites concentrationranges from 22.8 -27.6 µg/m3.

3.5.5 COCO is Not detected (DL < 2µg/m3) at sampling sites.

Table 3.10 (a): Min, Max and 98th Percentile Values of PM10 & PM 2.5

Location Min Max 98%tile Min Max 98%tilePM10 (Standard-100µg/m3 ) PM 2.5 (Standard-60µg/m3 )

Haidarpur(Abdulpur

Mana)62.6 84.8 84.6 37.5 54.2 53.2

Mughalpura 50.4 74.6 68.40 36.0 53.0 52.4Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

sansar)50.9 72.3 69.85 34.0 50.9 50.2

Nasiri 49.52 72.8 70.35 32.7 49.2 48.6Rajdev Nagali 62.6 87.8 86.7 36.5 54.2 53.2Faridpur Bhogi 58.9 78.2 76.4 32.5 49.5 48.7Shahpur Sahsu 60.6 85.8 84.4 34.5 51.0 50.4

Project Site 63.6 88.8 88.25 37.5 55.2 54.22




Table 3.10(b): Min, Max and 98th Percentile Values of SO2 & NOx

Location Min Max 98%tile Min Max 98%tileSO2 (Standard-80µg/m3 ) NOx (Standard-80µg/m3 )

Haidarpur(Abdulpur Mana)

13.6 20.7 20.6 19.4 24.7 24.9

Mughalpura 15.6 22.2 22.1 20.7 26.2 26.1Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur sansar)

12.6 18.9 18.8 18.4 24.0 23.6

Nasiri 13.4 19.7 19.6 17.8 23.2 22.8Rajdev Nagali 16.4 22.7 22.6 20.7 26.2 26.0Faridpur Bhogi 11.5 17.6 17.1 17.0 23.2 23.0Shahpur Sahsu 14.4 20.7 20.6 19.6 25.0 24.6Project Site 17.4 23.7 23.6 22.6 28.0 27.6

Graphical presentation of Min, Max and 98th percentile values is given fromFigure 3.8-3.11.




Figure 3.8: Showing PM 10 Min, Max and 98%tile Value

Figure 3.9: Showing PM 2.5 Min, Max and 98%tile Value




Figure 3.10: Showing SO2 Min, Max and 98%tile Value

Figure 3.11: Showing NOx Min, Max and 98%tile Value




Table: 3.11AQ1: Haidarpur (Abdulpur Mana)

Sr. No. DATE PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx COUNIT µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3

1. 03.12.2017 72.5 37.5 13.8 19.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 04.12.2017 83.8 44.2 17.5 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 10.12.2017 77.6 52.9 20.2 24.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 11.12.2017 65.6 49.0 16.5 22.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 17.12.2017 69.8 42.6 14.6 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 18.12.2017 74.8 38.5 16.8 20.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 20.12.2017 84.8 44.9 20.6 25.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 21.12.2017 81.5 53.4 18.6 21.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 01.01.2018 77.0 48.1 16.9 23.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 02.01.2018 75.4 41.8 19.7 20.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 08.01.2018 84.5 49.7 15.9 21.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 09.01.2018 79.7 52.9 18.4 23.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 14.01.2018 72.7 39.1 16.5 22.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 15.01.2018 78.6 49.7 20.0 24.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 20.01.2018 79.6 45.6 17.6 23.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 21.01.2018 77.9 50.9 14.0 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 26.01.2018 71.4 44.5 19.1 24.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 27.01.2018 74.5 38.0 20.6 24.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 05.02.2018 80.5 42.6 17.5 23.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 06.02.2018 62.6 49.4 15.8 19.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 12.02.2018 82.1 42.1 18.5 23.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 13.02.2018 75.7 50.5 20.7 24.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 18.02.2018 76.9 46.9 17.7 22.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 19.02.2018 78.7 39.4 13.6 19.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 26.02.2018 84.7 46.8 17.0 22.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 27.02.2018 72.5 54.2 20.2 23.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

Parameters PM 10 PM 2.5 SO 2 NOx COMinimum Value 62.6 37.5 13.6 19.4 -Maximum Value 84.8 54.2 20.7 24.7 -

Average 76.7 45.9 17.6 22.7 -95percentile 84.7 53.8 20.6 23.8 -98percentile 84.6 53.2 20.6 24.9 -




Table: 3.12AQ2: Mughalpura


1. 03.12.2017 65.06 36.5 16.5 21.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 04.12.2017 67.26 43.2 18.1 24.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 10.12.2017 74.6 51.9 22.2 21.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 11.12.2017 63.68 48.0 18.5 24.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 17.12.2017 61.8 41.6 16.6 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 18.12.2017 63.36 37.5 18.8 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 20.12.2017 69.02 43.9 21.6 26.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 21.12.2017 69.7 52.4 20.6 23.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 01.01.2018 68.02 47.1 18.9 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 02.01.2018 69.46 40.8 21.7 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 08.01.2018 64.86 48.6 17.9 23.3 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 09.01.2018 62.32 52.5 20.4 25.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 14.01.2018 58.2 48.1 18.5 24.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 15.01.2018 56.76 38.7 22.0 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 20.01.2018 59.36 44.6 19.6 26.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 21.01.2018 60.48 49.9 17.0 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 26.01.2018 56.24 43.5 21.1 26.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 27.01.2018 54.5 36.0 21.6 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 05.02.2018 51.82 42.6 19.5 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 06.02.2018 52 49.4 17.8 21.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 12.02.2018 55.6 42.1 20.5 23.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 13.02.2018 57.8 50.5 21.7 25.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 18.02.2018 55.16 46.9 19.7 24.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 19.02.2018 52.18 39.4 15.6 20.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 26.02.2018 52.8 46.8 19.0 24.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 27.02.2018 50.4 53.0 22.2 25.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

Parameters PM 10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx CO

Minimum Value 50.4 36.0 15.6 20.7 -Maximum Value 74.6 53.0 22.2 26.2 -





Table:3.13AQ3: Dhaukalpur (Fareedpur Sansar)


1. 03.12.2017 72.3 34.4 12.6 18.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 04.12.2017 62.76 40.2 15.7 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 10.12.2017 64.96 48.9 18.4 23.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 11.12.2017 61.38 45.0 14.7 21.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 17.12.2017 56.5 38.6 12.8 18.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 18.12.2017 58.06 34.5 15.0 19.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 20.12.2017 63.72 40.9 18.8 24.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 21.12.2017 67.4 49.4 16.8 20.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 01.01.2018 61.72 44.1 15.1 22.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 02.01.2018 65.16 37.8 17.9 19.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 08.01.2018 58.56 45.6 14.1 20.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 09.01.2018 61.1 50.5 16.6 22.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 14.01.2018 59.66 45.1 14.7 21.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 15.01.2018 62.26 35.7 18.2 23.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 20.01.2018 63.38 41.6 15.8 22.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 21.01.2018 59.14 46.9 13.2 18.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 26.01.2018 57.4 40.5 17.3 23.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 27.01.2018 54.72 34.0 18.8 23.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 05.02.2018 54.9 39.6 15.7 22.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 06.02.2018 58.5 46.4 14.0 18.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 12.02.2018 60.7 39.1 16.7 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 13.02.2018 58.06 47.5 18.9 23.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 18.02.2018 55.08 43.9 15.9 21.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 19.02.2018 55.7 36.4 12.8 18.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 26.02.2018 53.3 43.8 15.2 21.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 27.02.2018 50.9 50.9 18.4 22.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)






Table: 3.14AQ4: Nasiri


1. 01.12.2017 72.8 32.7 13.4 17.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 02.12.2017 63.26 39.4 16.5 20.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 08.12.2017 65.46 48.1 19.2 22.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 09.12.2017 61.88 44.2 15.5 20.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 15.12.2017 60 37.8 13.6 17.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 16.12.2017 61.56 33.7 15.8 19.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 22.12.2017 67.22 40.1 19.6 23.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 23.12.2017 67.9 48.6 17.6 20.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 03.01.2018 66.22 43.3 15.9 21.3 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 04.01.2018 67.66 37.0 18.7 19.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 10.01.2018 63.06 44.8 14.9 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 11.01.2018 60.52 48.7 17.4 21.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 16.01.2018 57.32 44.3 15.5 20.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 17.01.2018 55.88 34.9 19.0 22.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 22.01.2018 58.48 40.8 16.6 21.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 23.01.2018 59.6 46.1 14.0 17.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 28.01.2018 55.36 39.7 18.1 22.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 29.01.2018 53.62 33.2 19.6 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 01.02.2018 50.94 38.8 16.5 21.3 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 02.02.2018 51.12 45.6 14.8 17.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 09.02.2018 54.72 38.3 17.5 21.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 10.02.2018 56.92 46.7 19.7 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 15.02.2018 54.28 43.1 16.7 21.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 16.02.2018 51.3 35.6 13.6 17.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 23.02.2018 51.92 43.0 16.0 20.3 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 24.02.2018 49.52 49.2 19.2 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)






Table: 3.15AQ5: Rajdev Nagali

Sr.No.

DATE PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx CO

UNIT µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3

1. 01.12.2017 62.8 36.5 16.4 21.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 02.12.2017 72.5 43.2 19.5 24.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 08.12.2017 83.8 51.9 22.2 21.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 09.12.2017 77.6 48.0 18.5 24.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 15.12.2017 65.6 41.6 16.6 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 16.12.2017 69.8 37.5 18.8 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 22.12.2017 74.8 43.9 22.6 26.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 23.12.2017 87.8 52.4 20.6 23.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 03.01.2018 81.5 47.1 18.9 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 04.01.2018 77.1 40.8 21.7 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 10.01.2018 75.4 48.6 17.9 23.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 11.01.2018 86.8 53.5 20.4 25.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 16.01.2018 79.7 48.1 18.5 24.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 17.01.2018 72.7 38.7 22.0 22.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 22.01.2018 78.6 44.6 19.6 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 23.01.2018 79.6 49.9 17.0 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 28.01.2018 77.9 43.5 21.1 26.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 29.01.2018 71.4 37.0 22.6 21.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 01.02.2018 74.5 42.6 19.5 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 02.02.2018 62.6 42.1 20.5 21.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 09.02.2018 82.1 50.5 22.7 23.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 10.02.2018 75.7 46.9 19.7 25.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 15.02.2018 76.9 39.4 16.6 24.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 16.02.2018 78.7 46.8 19.0 20.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 23.02.2018 86.6 54.2 22.2 24.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 24.02.2018 62.6 42.1 20.5 25.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOxMinimum Value 62.6 36.5 16.4 20.7 -Maximum Value 87.8 54.2 22.7 26.2 -Average 75.9 45.0 19.8 23.6 -95percentile 87.3 53.8 22.6 26.2 -98percentile 86.7 53.2 22.6 26.0 -




Table: 3.16AQ6: Faridpur Bhogi


1. 01.12.2017 59.5 33.4 12.4 18.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 02.12.2017 65.7 39.5 14.6 21.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 08.12.2017 78.2 49.5 17.0 23.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 09.12.2017 59.5 39.1 13.5 18.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 15.12.2017 66.7 34.5 17.1 21.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 16.12.2017 70.4 35.5 12.5 17.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 22.12.2017 75.6 49.1 15.2 19.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 23.12.2017 66.5 44.5 16.4 22.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 03.01.2018 61.6 38.0 15.2 18.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 04.01.2018 68.0 43.8 11.5 17.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 10.01.2018 74.7 43.0 12.9 20.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 11.01.2018 69.0 46.0 16.5 17.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 16.01.2018 62.7 34.6 14.1 19.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 17.01.2018 72.9 35.6 11.6 17.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 22.01.2018 69.6 47.1 15.0 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 23.01.2018 64.8 40.4 17.1 22.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 28.01.2018 58.9 34.7 13.6 19.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 29.01.2018 67.1 41.4 16.0 20.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 01.02.2018 72.0 47.5 12.9 17.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 02.02.2018 76.1 42.9 17.6 22.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 09.02.2018 66.5 36.4 14.5 18.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 10.02.2018 74.8 44 11.8 21.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 15.02.2018 60.5 32.5 15.7 19.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 16.02.2018 68.7 38.8 12.8 18.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 23.02.2018 73.8 46.6 16.8 17.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 24.02.2018 76.6 40.2 13.9 23.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)






Table:3.17AQ7: Shahpur Sahsu


1. 05.12.2017 60.8 34.5 14.4 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 06.12.2017 70.5 41.2 17.5 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 12.12.2017 81.8 49.9 20.2 24.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 13.12.2017 75.6 46.0 16.5 22.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 19.12.2017 63.6 39.6 14.6 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 20.12.2017 67.8 35.5 16.8 20.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 26.12.2017 72.8 41.9 20.6 25.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 27.12.2017 85.8 50.4 18.6 21.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 05.01.2018 79.5 45.1 16.9 23.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 06.01.2018 75.0 38.8 19.7 20.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 12.01.2018 73.4 46.6 15.9 21.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 13.01.2018 84.8 50.5 18.4 23.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 18.01.2018 77.7 46.1 16.5 22.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 19.01.2018 70.7 36.7 20.0 24.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 24.01.2018 76.6 42.6 17.6 23.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 25.01.2018 77.6 47.9 15.0 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 30.01.2018 75.9 41.5 19.1 24.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 31.01.2018 69.4 35.0 20.6 24.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 03.02.2018 72.5 40.6 17.5 23.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 04.02.2018 78.5 47.4 15.8 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 07.02.2018 60.6 40.1 18.5 23.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 08.02.2018 80.1 48.5 20.7 24.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 17.02.2018 73.7 44.9 17.7 22.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 18.02.2018 74.9 37.4 14.6 19.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 20.02.2018 76.7 44.8 17.0 22.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 21.02.2018 83.2 51.0 20.2 23.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)






Table: 3.18AQ8: Project Site

Sr. No. DATE PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx COUNIT µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m31. 05.12.2017 73.5 44.2 20.5 25.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

2. 06.12.2017 84.8 52.9 23.2 27.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

3. 12.12.2017 78.6 49.0 19.5 25.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

4. 13.12.2017 66.6 42.6 17.6 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

5. 19.12.2017 70.8 38.5 19.8 23.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

6. 20.12.2017 75.8 44.9 23.6 28.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

7. 26.12.2017 88.8 53.4 21.6 24.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

8. 27.12.2017 82.5 48.1 19.9 26.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

9. 05.01.2018 78.0 41.5 22.7 23.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

10. 06.01.2018 76.4 49.6 18.9 24.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

11. 12.01.2018 87.8 54.5 21.4 26.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

12. 13.01.2018 80.7 49.1 19.5 25.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

13. 18.01.2018 73.7 39.7 23.0 27.5 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

14. 19.01.2018 79.6 45.6 20.6 26.0 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

15. 24.01.2018 80.6 50.9 18.0 22.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

16. 25.01.2018 78.9 44.5 22.1 26.2 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

17. 30.01.2018 72.4 38.0 23.6 27.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

18. 31.01.2018 75.5 43.6 20.5 26.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

19. 03.02.2018 81.5 50.4 18.8 22.8 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

20. 04.02.2018 63.6 43.1 21.5 26.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

21. 07.02.2018 83.1 51.5 23.7 27.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

22. 08.02.2018 76.7 47.9 20.7 25.9 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

23. 17.02.2018 77.9 40.4 17.6 22.7 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

24. 18.02.2018 79.7 47.8 20.0 25.1 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

25. 20.02.2018 88.4 55.2 23.2 26.4 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)

26. 21.02.2018 73.5 44.2 20.5 25.6 ND (DL < 2µg/m3)






3.6 Noise EnvironmentA reconnaissance (preliminary survey) survey was conducted in order to establish thebaseline status of the environment with respect to noise levels in the study area. Theobjective of the present study is to assess the impacts of noise generated proposedunits inside the plant premises and its impact on the human settlements within 10.0km radius.

3.6.1 Noise Level SurveyThe physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency.Noise in general is sound which is composed of many frequency components ofvarious types of loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noisescales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of anaverage human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at differentloudness levels. The most common and universally accepted scale is the A weightedScale which is measured as dB (A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to20,000 Hz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noiseaccording to the response of a human ear.The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on: Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in

nature). It can be observed that steady noise is not as annoying as one which iscontinuously varying in loudness;

The time of day at which noise occurs, for example high noise levels at night inresidential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance; and

The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use, whichdetermines the loudness and period of exposure.

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from NoiseInduced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise. Theenvironmental impact assessment of noise from the existing plant, constructionactivity, and vehicular traffic can be undertaken by taking into considerationvarious factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, andannoyance and general community responses.

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baselinenoise levels, and assess the impact of the total noise generated by the cement plantoperations around it.




3.6.2 Identification of Sampling LocationsA preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noisegenerating sources in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources has beenidentified based on the activities in the village area, ambient noise due to traffic andthe noise at sensitive areas like hospitals and schools. The noise monitoring has beenconducted for determination of noise levels at 8 locations in the study area. Thenoise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hours. The environment setting ofeach noise monitoring location is given in Table-3.19A sound level meter was used for measuring the noise level at one hour intervalcontinuously for 24 hrs at 1.5 m above ground level, about 3 m from walls, buildingsor other sound reflecting sources.

Table no.3.19Noise Sampling Location:

S.No Location CodeDirection

w.r.tPoint

Source

Distance(Km) w.r.t

PointSource


1. HadarpurAbdulpur Mana NQ1 South 0.91 29°23'23.88"N

& 78°12'42.13"E

2. Mughalpur NQ2 North 1.54 29°24'47.61"N& 78°12'35.58"E

3.Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

Sansar)NQ3 South East 2.44 29°23'12.63"N

& 78°13'59.35"E

4. Naseeri NQ 4 North West 3.03 29°24'29.69"N& 78°10'57.13"E

5. Rajdev Nagali NQ 5 South East 3.48 29°23'37.18"N& 78°14'49.20"E

6. Faridpur Bhogi NQ 6 West 4.36 29°23'35.87"N& 78°10'1.15"E

7. Shahpur Sahsu NQ 7 East 3.04 29°24'56.22"N& 78°14'56.22"E

8. Project Site NQ 8 - - 29°23'55.75"N& 78°12'37.09"E




The measurements were carried out in such a way that the monitoring locations were1m away from the sources and 1 m away from the edge of the roads. The lowest andhighest noise levels are presented in table 3.21 and the limits as per EnvironmentalProtection Rules, 1986 for industrial, commercial & residential areas are presented intable 3.20 as under

Table 3.20 Limits as per Environmental Protection RulesLimits as per Env. Protection Rules, 1986 in dB(A)Leq

Industrial area Commercial area Residential areaDay Night Day Night Day Night75 70 65 55 55 45

NOTE:1. Day Time is from 6:.00 AM to 10:00 PM2. Night Time is reckoned between 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, EducationalInstitutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in thesezones.Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by thecompetent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply




5 KMS RADIUS BUFFERNOISE MONITORING SITES


-SITE-5 KMS RADIUS

NOISE MONITORING POINTS:1.NM1- Hadarpur (Abdulpur Mana)2. NM2- Mughalpura3.NM 3- Dhaunkalpur(Fareedpur sansar)4. NM 4- Nasiri5. NM 5- Rajdev Nagali6. NM 6- Faridpur Bhogi7. NM7- Shahpur Sahsu8. NM 8-Factory Premises(Noise Monitoring Location)PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz,Block & Tehsil: Bijnor ,District : Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude 78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000Prepared By: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Fig 3.12: Noise Monitoring Locations

NM 1

NM 2

NM3

NM4

NM 5NM6

NM7

NM 8




Table 3.21 Noise level Monitoring Data

TIMEIN

HRSNM 1 NM 2 NM 3 NM 4 NM 5 NM 6 NM 7 NM 8

7 46.7 47.6 47.9 47.7 48.0 48.5 48.5 50.98 47.4 49.0 49.2 49.0 47.2 46.9 46.0 52.49 49.0 48.6 48.3 48.3 48.5 48.4 48.7 52.710 49.6 49.5 47.6 50.6 47.6 51.0 46.3 57.611 49.2 50.4 51.3 49.7 51.5 52.6 46.9 57.512 50.6 51.3 52.0 50.1 51.0 50.0 52.2 61.613 52.6 51.9 49.9 51.6 48.7 52.4 53.7 62.714 51.4 52.7 52.5 54.2 54.4 51.7 53.2 63.615 54.4 53.0 52.3 53.6 51.9 50.3 54.6 67.716 53.6 54.1 53.9 50.9 53.0 50.9 47.6 62.617 51.7 53.5 52.2 52.5 52.6 52.3 49.9 65.518 52.0 52.7 53.4 52.9 50.1 49.9 51.6 64.719 50.5 51.4 50.9 48.5 48.7 48.3 47.9 63.420 49.0 49.6 48.4 45.9 47.1 46.8 47.6 58.321 49.0 47.9 49.3 49.1 46.3 48.9 46.0 57.122 48.0 48.5 48.1 47.9 49.2 48.7 48.3 58.723 47.5 47.7 47.3 49.0 49.3 48.9 49.6 52.424 46.3 46.5 46.1 47.6 48.2 49.0 47.6 49.01 45.4 45.6 44.8 43.0 46.2 49.1 45.9 46.72 44.6 46.2 46.7 42.4 48.6 47.3 44.0 47.73 40.9 43.7 43.2 43.9 46.3 49.1 47.9 48.14 43.2 44.5 45.0 41.9 47.1 46.9 45.5 46.05 44.5 46.7 44.3 44.1 49.3 47.9 46.6 48.36 46.3 45.6 46.1 44.9 47.1 48.9 44.4 51.5

OBSERVATIONLMin 40.9 43.7 43.2 41.9 46.2 46.8 44.0 46.0LMax 54.4 54.1 53.9 54.2 54.4 52.6 54.6 64.6Ld 50.6 51.2 50.8 50.7 50.2 50.2 49.7 60.6Ln 45.7 46.7 46.4 45.4 48.3 48.7 47.0 51.2




3.6.3 Existing Noise EnvironmentNoise levels were measured once at various locations during study period), in orderto evaluate the ambient Noise level in the study area. Noise monitoring was carriedout at 08 locations on hourly basis. The hourly values are given in table- 3.21.The equivalent noise levels in locations are summarized as below in Table 3.22

Table 3.22 Equivalent Noise Levels in the Study AreaEquivalent Noise Levels dB(A)

S.No. StationCode

Locations LMin LMax Ld Ln

1. NM1 Haidarpur(Abdulpur Mana)

40.9 54.4 50.6 45.8

2. NM2 Mughalpura 43.7 54.1 51.2 46.73. NM3 Dhaukalpur

(Fareedpur sansar)43.2 53.9 50.8 46.4

4. NM 4 Nasiri 41.9 54.2 50.7 45.45. NM5 Rajdev Nagali 46.2 54.4 50.2 48.36. NM6 Faridpur Bhogi 46.8 52.6 50.2 48.77. NM7 Shahpur Sahsu 44.0 54.6 49.7 47.08. NM8 Project Site 46.0 64.6 60.6 51.2

Source : Ambient Noise Quality MonitoringCPCB Noise Standards

Category ofzones

Leq in Db(A)

DAY NIGHTIndustrial 75 70

Commercial 65 55Residential 55 45

Silence zone 50 40Silence zone is defined as an area upto 100 m around premises of hospitals,

educational institutes and courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and burstingof crackers is banned in these zones.

The Noise Levels were within the prescribed limits when compared with AmbientNoise Level standards in respect of noise vide rule-3 of Environmental (protection)Rule 1986.




The graphical representation of the Equivalent Noise Levels in the Study Area isgiven in Figure.3.13

From the above study and discussions, it can be concluded that noise levels in thestudy area are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the Noise Pollution(Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.




3.7 Ground waterGround water occurs under water table conditions in the weathered mantle ofgranite gneisses and in the joints, cracks and crevices of the basement rock. Thedepth of water is also dependent on topography and varies depending on the depthof weathering.

Table: 3.23 Water sampling stations

S.No Location CodeDirection

w.r.tPoint

Source

Distance(Km) w.r.t

PointSource


1. Haidarpur(Abdulpur Mana) GW1 South 0.91 29°23'23.88"N

& 78°12'42.13"E2. Mughalpura GW 2 North 1.54 29°24'47.61"N

& 78°12'35.58"E3. Dhaukalpur

(Fareedpur sansar) GW 3 South East 2.44 29°23'12.63"N& 78°13'59.35"E

4. Naseeri GW 4 North West 3.03 29°24'29.69"N& 78°10'57.13"E

5. Rajdev Nagali GW 5 South East 3.48 29°23'37.18"N& 78°14'49.20"E

6. Faridpur Bhogi GW 6 West 4.36 29°23'35.87"N& 78°10'1.15"E

7. Shahpur Sahsu GW 7 East 3.04 29°24'56.22"N& 78°14'56.22"E

8. Project Site GW 8 - - 29°23'55.75"N& 78°12'37.09"E




5 KMS RADIUS BUFFERGROUND WATER MONITORING SITES


-SITE-5 KMS RADIUS

GROUND WATER MONITORING POINTS:1.GW1- Hadarpur (Abdulpur Mana)2. GW 2- Mughalpura3. GW 3- Dhaunkalpur(Fareedpur sansar)4. GW 4- Nasiri5. GW 5- Rajdev Nagali6. GW6- Faridpur Bhogi7. GW 7- Shahpur Sahsu8. GW 8-Factory Premises

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz, Block & Tehsil: Bijnor ,District : Bijnor, UttarPradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude 78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000Prepared By: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Fig 3.14: Ground water monitoring locations

GW 1

GW 2

GW 3

GW4

GW5GW6

GW 7

GW 8




Table: 3.24 GROUND WATER ANALYSIS STUDY PERIODSr.No.

Test Parameter Unit Haidarpur(Abdulpur

Mana)

Mughalpura Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

sansar)

Nasiri RajdevNagali

FaridpurBhogi

Shahpursahsu

FactoryPremises

Indian Standard10500 : 2012

Desirable PermissibleChemical Parameters

1. Colour Hazen <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 5 152. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable3. pH - 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.3 7.1 7.2 7.4 7.2 6.5-8.5 No

relaxation4. Turbidity NTU BDL

(0.5)BDL(0.5)

BDL(0.5) BDL (0.5) BDL

(0.5)BDL(0.5)

BDL(0.5)

BDL(0.5)

1 5

5. TDS mg/l 488.0 524.0 394.8 472.0 452.2 424.8 504.0 465.8 500 20006. Ammonia (as total

ammonia-N) mg/l BDL(0.005) BDL (0.005) BDL (0.005) BDL

(0.005)BDL

(0.005)BDL

(0.005)BDL

(0.005)BDL

(0.005)0.5 No

relaxation7. Anionic Detergents

(as MBAS)mg/l BDL (0.05) BDL

(0.05)BDL

(0.05) BDL (0.05) BDL (0.05) BDL (0.05) BDL (0.05) BDL(0.05)

0.2 1.0

8. Calcium as Ca mg/l 52.90 59.31 60.92 72.14 68.9 57.71 75.35 73.74 75 2009. Chloride as Cl mg/l 38.0 42.0 32.01 28.2 20.1 38.03 44.04 38.03 250 100010. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.56 0.62 0.42 0.23 0.33 0.31 0.31 0.28 1.0 1.511. Free Residual

Chlorinemg/l BDL

(0.1)BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

BDL(0.1)

0.2 1.0

12. Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 8.92 9.21 12.92 11.35 9.8 9.87 18.06 13.92 45 Norelaxation

13. PhenolicCompound(as C6H5OH)

mg/l BDL(0.001)

BDL (0.001) BDL (0.001) BDL(0.001)

BDL(0.001)

BDL(0.001)

BDL(0.001)

BDL(0.001)

0.001 0.002

14. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 44.52 46.29 26.51 39.8 23.4 34.85 38.74 30.82 200 40015. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 240.0 256.0 284.0 320.0 334.0 272.0 324.0 312.0 200 60016. Total hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 232.0 248.0 280.0 292.0 260.0 216.0 316.0 380.0 200 600

17. Aluminum as Al mg/l BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

BDL(1.0)

0.03 0.2

18. Boron as B mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.5 1.0




(0.2) (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) (0.2)19. Copper as Cu mg/l BDL (0.06) BDL

(0.06)BDL (0.06) BDL (0.06) BDL (0.06) BDL (0.06) BDL (0.06) BDL

(0.06)0.05 1.5

20. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.13 0.11 BDL 0.16 0.21 0.14 0.18 0.16 0.3 NoRelaxation

21. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 24.3 24.3 30.13 27.21 21.40 17.49 31.10 30.13 30 10022. Manganese as Mn mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.17 0.15 0.1 0.323. Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.39 0.75 BDL BDL BDL 0.19 2.19 1.75 5 1524. Cadmium as Cd mg/l BDL (0.08) BDL


(0.08)0.003 No

relaxation25. Lead as Pb mg/l BDL (0.01) BDL


(0.01)0.01 No

relaxation26. Mercury as Hg µg/l BDL

(0.3)BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

1.0 Norelaxation

27. Nickel as Ni mg/l BDL (0.09) BDL(0.09)

BDL (0.09) BDL (0.09) BDL (0.09) BDL (0.09) BDL (0.09) BDL(0.09)

0.02 Norelaxation

28. Arsenic as As mg/l BDL (0.01) BDL(0.01)


0.01 0.05

29. Total Chromium mg/l BDL (0.05) BDL(0.05)


0.05 Norelaxation

Microbiological Parameters30. E. coli MPN/

100 mlAbsent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Shall not be detectedin any 100 ml sample

31. T. coli MP/100 ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Absent/100ml

Shall not be detectedin any 100 ml sample

Source: Ground water analysis




3.7.1 ObservationThe physicochemical quality of the ground water sources at and around the projectsite has been analyzed, which indicates that almost all the parameters analyzed arewithin “Maximum Acceptable Limits As per IS: 10500-2012”.The analysis of samples collected from different sampling points for variousparameters also reveals that the quality of water is good to meet the qualityrequirement for human use.

3.7.2 Surface Water QualityName of the locations, orientation with respect to the project site are listed in thetable 3.25 along with the type of source. The analytical data for surface water qualityhas been tabulated in table 3.26

Table: 3.25 Surface Water Quality Monitoring Stations:

S.No Code Name of SamplingStation

Source ofWater

Distance From FactoryUnit along with direction

1 SW-1River Chhoiya nearvillage Alawalpur Surface

Water 0.80 Kms (N)

2 SW-2 River Chhoiya nearvillage Abdulpur Mana

SurfaceWater 0.55 Kms (S)




5 KMS RADIUS BUFFERSURFACE WATER MONITORING SITES


-SITE-5 KMS RADIUS

SURFACE WATER MONITORING POINTS:1.SW1-River Chhoiya near villageAlawalpur udh2. SW2 – River Chhoiya near village Hadarpur(Abdulpur Mana)

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private LimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz,Block & Tehsil: Bijnor ,District: Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude 78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000Prepared By: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Figure 3.15: 5 KM RADIUS MAP OF SURFACE WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS

SW1

SW2




Table: 3.26: Surface Water Quality

Sr. No. Test Parameter Unit Chhoiya River(Up-stream)

Chhoiya River(Down-Stream)

1. pH (at 25°C) -- 7.5 7.22. Color Hazen <5.0 <5.03. Turbidity NTU 4.0 4.04. Odor -- Agreeable Agreeable5. Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 316.0 321.06. Calcium as ca mg/L 65.6 64.27. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/L 328.0 321.08. Chloride as Cl mg/L 42.0 40.09. Residual free Chloride mg/L BDL (0.1) BDL (0.1)10. Magnesium as Mg mg/L 36.96 34.211. Total dissolved solids mg/L 612.6 622.612. Sulphate as SO4 mg/L 38.62 34.6013. Fluoride as F mg/L 0.46 0.4614. Nitrate as NO3 mg/L 22.5 20.515. Iron as Fe mg/L 0.21 0.2116. Aluminum as Al mg/L BDL

(1.00)BDL

(1.00)17. Boron mg/L 0.62 0.6218. Phenolic Compounds mg/L BDL

(0.01)BDL

(0.01)19. Anionic detergents as MBAS mg/L BDL

(0.05)BDL

(0.05)20. Hexa-Chromium as Cr+6 mg/L BDL BDL21. Zinc as Zn mg/L 1.72 1.7222. Copper as Cu mg/L BDL

(0.06)BDL

(0.06)23. Manganese as Mn mg/L BDL

(0.1)BDL(0.1)

24. Cadmium as Cd mg/L BDL(0.08)

BDL(0.08)

25. Lead as Pb mg/L BDL(0.06)

BDL(0.06)

26. Arsenic as As mg/L BDL(0.01)

BDL(0.01)

27. Mercury as Hg mg/L BDL(0.3)

BDL(0.3)

28. Sodium as Na mg/L 46.2 47.229. Potassium as k mg/L 6.4 5.430. Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/L 64.0 64.031. Total Suspended solids mg/L 58.6 59.032. Biochemical Oxygen demand mg/L 16.2 17.4




33. Phosphate as PO4 mg/L 6.16 7.1634. Dissolve Oxygen mg/L 4.9 5.2

3.8 Soil EnvironmentThe information on soil quality has been arrived at by collecting data from varioussecondary sources and supplemented by collection and analysis of soil samples fromrepresentative locations. In order to assess the baseline characteristics of soil profileof the plant area representing project and nearby areas, the samples were analyzedfor key and chemical parameters.The sampling locations were finalized with the following considerations: To enable information on baseline characteristics and, To determine the impact of expansion & installation project on soil

characteristics.

3.8.1 IntroductionSoil is the unconsolidated material on the earth surface that serves as a naturalmedium for plant growth. It is a product of a rock weathering and paedogenesis andon human timescale is a non-renewable natural resource.From the available litholog data, it can be deduced that the productive aquifers arerepresented by sandy layers occurring in the depth range of 30 m to 105 metersbelow ground level. The granular zones consist of medium to coarse grained sandand associated with kankar of varying proportions.

Table 27: Litholog DataDepth in Meters Formation

0 – 2 m Top Soil2 – 30 m Sand

30 – 55 m Saturated sand, medium grained55 – 70 m Clay

70 – 105 m Coarse sand105 – 110 m Clay

3.8.2 MethodologySelection of the sampling stations were based on the reconnaissance survey of theentire study areaThe following standard method is used for the collection of soil samples Sample was taken from the surface to plough depth 0-22 cm from 15 spots in the

field of uniform nature. Recently fertilized, old bunds, marshy spots, near trees, compost heaps and farm

sheds etc. these locations are avoided at the time of sampling.




Each Sample collected was a uniformly thick 2 cm slice of soil from the exposed soilface V in shaped hole.Collected soil samples were subjected to the physical and chemical analysis forvarious parameters.

3.8.3 Sampling LocationsSoil samples were collected within the radius of 10 Km in the study area. The detailedsampling locations and analysis results are given in Table No.3.28 & 3.29 respectively.

Table: 3.28 soil sampling stations

Location CodeDirection

w.r.tPoint

Source

Distance(Km) w.r.t

Point SourceLatitude and

Longitude

HadarpurAbdulpur Mana SS1 South 0.91 29°23'23.88"N &

78°12'42.13"EMughalpura SS2 North 1.54 29°24'47.61"N &

78°12'35.58"EDhaukalpur

(Fareedpur sansar) SS3 South East 2.44 29°23'12.63"N &78°13'59.35"E

Naseeri SS 4 North West 3.03 29°24'29.69"N &78°10'57.13"E

Rajdev Nagali SS5 South East 3.48 29°23'37.18"N &78°14'49.20"E

Faridpur Bhogi SS6 West 4.36 29°23'35.87"N &78°10'1.15"E

Shahpur Sahsu SS7 East 3.04 29°24'56.22"N &78°14'56.22"E

Project Site SS8 - - 29°23'55.75"N &78°12'37.09"E

Table 3.29: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Soil during Study PeriodSl.

No.Location Bulk

Densityg/c3

ParticleDensity

g/c3

Porosity%

TextureSand

%Silt%

Clay%

1. Haidarpur(Abdulpur Mana)

1.14 2.07 38.7 57 24 19

2. Mughalpura 1.16 1.80 36.0 52 21 273. Dhaukalpur

(Fareedpursansar)

1.07 2.14 41.4 58 26 16

4. Nasiri 1.18 2.26 48.7 47 23 305. Rajdev Nagali 1.19 2.17 54.3 50 19 31




6. Faridpur Bhogi 1.13 1.98 47.2 56 22 227. Shahpur sahsu 1.01 1.82 39.8 62 26 128. Project Site 1.07 1.94 49.7 59 25 16

3.8.4 Physical and Mechanical AnalysisThe bulk density and particle density of soils ranged from 1.01 to 1.19 and 1.80 to2.26 g/cm3. The bulk density and particle density are affected by the organic mattercontent. The both are is within the normal range for agricultural crops.Porosity or percentage pore space in soil ranged from 36.0 to 54.3 %, which arewithin normal range and pose no problem for agriculture activity. (Table 3.30).Consequently, the texture of soils ranged from Sandy Loam to Clay.

Table No.3.30 Soil Analysis ResultsS.

No.Parameters UNIT RESULTS

SS 1 SS 2 SS 3 SS 4 SS 5 SS 6 SS7 SS81. pH

(1:5 soilwater

extract)

7.2 7.3 6.8 7.8 8.2 7.7 7.3 8.12

2. ElectricalConductivity

µS/ cm 436.0

415.0 230.0 210.0 577.0 314.0 558.0 623.0

3. MoistureContent

% 3.21 3.22 2.87 1.92 1.57 1.98 1.85 1.81

4. Copper mg/Kg 5.92 7.29 10.3 9.1 8.65 4.18 5.84 8.965. Zinc as Zn mg/Kg 10.3

47.53 9.64 9.15 5.23 1.44 2.97 13.28

6. Iron as Fe mg/Kg 125.75

187.27 198.22 124.05 106.85 81.45 89.05 208.35

7. Magnesiumas Mn

mg/Kg 85.8 95.2 109.35 125.8 129.25 87.3 100.6 111.3

8. Sulphur as S mg/Kg 76.63

101.92 55.88 57.87 296.18 61.65 314.2 23.53

9. AvailableNitrogen as

N

mg/Kg 65.4 60.2 62.4 60.3 64.1 63.1 64.0 64.5

10. Phosphate asP2O5

mg/Kg 6.12 6.01 6.40 5.58 6.21 6.89 6.54 6.32

11. Potassium asK

mg/Kg 92.0 91.8 90.2 91.5 92.5 93.8 90.2 92.6

Result & Discussion: All the samples having pH in range of 6.8 to 8.2. Electrical Conductivity of the samples is in between 210.0 to 623.0 µS/ cm. Potassium of the samples is in between 90.2to 93.8 mg/Kg.




The Moisture content of a soil is a very important characteristic which is rangingfrom 1.57 to 3.22 %.

Available nitrogen in the soil is 60.2 to 65.4 mg/Kg. Overall it is observed that the soils of the region are good for agriculture.

3.9 Land Use StudiesThe objective of land use studies are Establishment of the existing land use pattern; Assessment of the likely impacts due to the proposed project on the land use

pattern of the study area; and Making recommendations for optimizing the future land use pattern after the

project in the study area.The land use pattern of study area has been studied based satellite imagery as wellas on the review of secondary data provided in District Census Handbook of Bijnordistrict of Uttar Pradesh State.

3.9.1 Land Use Based on Satellite ImageryRemote sensing satellite imageries were collected and interpreted for the 10 kmradius study area for analyzing the land use pattern of the study area based on thesatellite data, land use / land cover map have been prepared.Land Use /Land Cover Classification SystemThe present land use/land cover maps were prepared based on the classificationsystem of National standards. For explanation for each of the land use category thedetail as given in Table – 3.31 are considered.

Table 3.31 Breakup of the land use pattern of the study areaSr.No. Description Area (Sq Km) % Area

1 Water Bodies 0.114 0.0362 River /stream/

canal 1.04 0.3293 Rural 14.053 4.4474 Fallow 2.721 0.8615 Crop land 285.304 90.286 Plantation 5.548 1.7557 Urban 7.315 2.134

Total 316.0 100.0




Data RequirementIRS-P6 Geo -Coded FCC of LISS-III was acquired for 2005 - 2006 and was used forthe mapping and interpretation. Besides, other collateral data as available in the formof maps, charts, census records, other reports and especially topographical survey ofIndia maps are used. In addition to this, ground truth survey was also conducted toverify and confirm the ground features.MethodologyThe methodology adopted for preparation of land use/ land cover thematic map ismono scopic visual interpretation of geo coded scenes of IRS-P6 satellite LISS-III andfield observations are taken. The various steps involved in the study arepreparatory field work, field survey and post field work.

Pre- Field Interpretation of satellite dataThe False Color Composite (FCC) of IRS-P6 satellite data are used for pre-field interpretation work. Taking the help of topo sheets, geology, geo- morphologyand by using the image element the feature are identified and delineated theBoundaries roughly. Each feature is identified on image by their image elements liketone, texture, colour, shape, size, pattern and association. A tentative legend in termof Land cover and land use, physiography and erosion was formulated. The sampleareas for field check are selected covering all the physiography, land use / land coverfeature cum image characteristics.

Data usedCurrent vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing RESOURCESAT-2 (L4FMX) digital FCC(False Color Composite) has been used for the preparation of Land use/ Land coverthematic map of study area.The satellite image has been procured from National Remote Sensing Centre,Hyderabad.Technical details of Data Satellite Image - Resourcesat-2 (L4FMX) Software Used - Earth Resources Data Analysis System (ERDAS) Imagine 9.2 Satellite Data Source - NRSC, Hyderabad

Ground Truth CollectionBoth topo sheets and imagery were taken for field verification and a transverse planusing existing road network was made to cover as many representative sample areasas possible to observe the broad land use features and to adjust the sample areas




according to field conditions. Detailed field observations and investigations werecarried out and noted the land use features on the imagery.

Post Field WorkThe base maps of the study area were prepared, with the help of Survey of IndiaTopo sheets. Preliminary interpreted land use and the land cover features boundariesfrom IRS-P6 False Colour Composite were modified in light of field information andthe final thematic details were transferred onto the base maps. The final interpretedand classified thematic map was cartographic. The cartographic map was coloredwith standard colour coding and detailed description of feature with standardsymbols. All the classes noted and marked by the standard legend on the map.

Final OutputThe final output would be the landuse/land cover map and numerals were givendifferent colour code for each category as shown in map. Area estimation of allfeatures of Land use/Land cover categories was noted. The land use pattern isshown in Figure-3.16




10 KMS RADIUS LAND USE MAP TOPO SHEET NO.53K/3,53 K/7

LEGEND:-SITE- 10 KMS RADIUS

Legend


Figure – 3.16 A Land Use Pattern of Proposed Site around 10 KM radius




LAND USE MAP OF DISTRICT BIJNOR TOPO SHEET NO.53K/3,53 K/7


Legend


Figure – 3.16 B Land Use Pattern of Bjinor District




3.9.2 Interpretation and Conclusion The expansion and installation activity will be carried out in the existing plant area

of 22.0 acres and hence no impact on land beyond the plant boundary isenvisaged.

The core zone infrastructure will be improved and commercial land use utilizationwill be enhanced as the new installation and expansion will increase theproductivity of the existing distillery.

The study area mainly comprises of crop land which constitutes 90.28 % of thetotal area. The second largest area falls under Rural Area which constitutes 4.447% of total study area.

There are 2 rivers and one canal existing within 10 Km radius of study area. The land majorly occupying the buffer zone is crop land; as such the area will not

be affected primarily due to plant activities. The expansion activity will increase the inward and outward movement of traffic,

as such the temporary parking arrangements, service shops will indirectly affectthe land use pattern.

The human settlement is approx 6.58 %, increase in value of the area due toindustrial growth with increased infrastructure facilities due to corporate socialresponsibility might affect the immigration count.

3.10 Digital Elevation Model (DEM)A digital elevation model (DEM) is a -digital representation of ground surfacetopography or terrain. It is also widely known as a digital terrain model (DTM). ADEM (Digital Elevation Model) is simply a digital map of elevation data. These maps,a type of DTM (Digital Terrain Model), are raster data meaning that they aremade up of equally sized gridded cells each with a unique elevation or as atriangular irregular network or more technically we can present it as digital elevationmodel (DEM) data files are digital representations of cartographic information in araster form. DEMs consist of a sampled array of elevations for a number of groundpositions at regularly spaced intervals.Methods for obtaining elevation data used to create DEMs include Real TimeKinematic GPS, Stereoscopic pairs of satellite image, Stereo photo-grammetry ,LIDAR, Topographic maps, Theodolite or Total Station, Doppler radar, Focus variationand Inertial surveys. DEMs are used often in geographic information systems, and arethe most common basis for digitally-produced relief maps, extracting terrainparameters, modeling water flow or mass movement, rendering 3D visualization,




rectification of aerial photography or satellite imagery, reduction of gravitymeasurements, flight simulation etc.The present DEM generation process consist of interpolating the elevation valuesbetween the elevation contour lines and spot height extracted from digitizedtopographic maps.

DEM from Topographic MapsThe methodology of generating DEM from topographic maps using ILWIS is detailedin the fallowing parts: Contour line and spot height extraction from the topographicmaps as segment and point maps; Combining elevations from contour line andspot heights in a single map.The resulting map is converted to raster defining pixel value of 30. The raster mapresulting from the segment to raster conversion contains values for those pixelscovered by a contour line and spot heights. All other pixels in the map remainundefined.A linear interpolation is made between the pixels with altitude values, to obtain theelevations of the undefined values in between the rasterized contour lines and spotheights. The output of the interpolation is a raster map showing the Digital ElevationModel in which every pixel has a value.DEM of the Study Area within 10 km is shown in Figure 3.17.




10 KMS RADIUS MAP OF DEM TOPO SHEET NO.53K/3,53 K/7


Legend

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz,Block & Tehsil: Bijnor ,District : Bijnor,Uttar Pradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude 78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000Prepared By: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Figure 3.17: DEM of the 10 km Radius study area




3.10.1 Observation:The 10 km area form the proposed project site shows a general slopetowards North West / South East in the 10 km radius.. Elevation in the Project areavaries between 732 ft and 835 ft above mean sea level. The minimum elevation in thearea is 732 ft AMSL and the maximum elevation is 835 ft AMSL. The proposed projectsite is located in a gently sloping area at an elevation of approximately 800 ft AMSL.

3.11 Seismicity of the AreaMany parts of India subcontinent have historically high seismicity. Seven catastrophicearthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern and eastern part of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years .Bycontrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, having suffered only infrequentearthquakes of moderate strength. The main seismogenic belts are associated withthe collision plate boundary between the India and Eurasian Plates.Approx. 59 % of the land area of India is liable to seismic hazard damage. In India,seismic zones are divided into four zones i.e. V, IV, III and II. Details of the seismiczone are given in table below:

Table 3.32: Seismic Zones in Uttar PradeshSl no Seismic zone Risk Intensity of

Earthquake1 Zone - V Very High Risk Zone IX & above2 Zone - IV High Risk Zone VIII3 Zone - III Moderate Risk Zone VII4 Zone - II Low Risk Zone VI & below

Most of the state of Uttar Pradesh lies in the Gangetic Plain. This is a fore-deep, adownwarp of the Himalayan foreland, of variable depth, converted into flat plains bylong-vigorous sedimentation. This is known as a geosyncline and the Gangetic Plainis the Indo-Gangetic Geosyncline. This has shown considerable amounts of flexureand dislocation at the northern end and is bounded on the north by the HimalayanFrontal Thrust. The floor of the Gangetic trough (if see without all the sediments) isnot an even plain, but shows corrugated inequalities and buried ridges (shelf faults).Beneath Uttar Pradesh, run the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge (DHR), trending NNE-SSWalong New Delhi to the Gharwal region. The Delhi-Muzaffarnagar Ridge (DMR), whichtrends east to west, running from New Delhi to Kathgodam, in Nepal. The last ridgeis the Faizabad ridge (FR), which runs in a curved manner, first east to west fromAllahabad to Kanpur and then starts to bend towards the north-east towardsLucknow and carries on in this direction towards the Himalayas in Nepal. Thedepression that forms between the DMR and the FR, forms the West Uttar Pradesh




shelf in the west and the Sharda Depression in the east. The region to the south ofthe FR, forms the East Uttar Pradesh shelf. There are several faults in the region,among them the Moradabad Fault which trends NE-SW and the Bhairwan Fault inthe vicinity of Allahabad. Apart from these there are east-west running tear faults inthe region that control the courses of the main rivers. Earthquakes have occurred inmostly all parts of Uttar Pradesh. Major earthquakes in the neighbouring states ofNew Delhi, Uttaranchal, Bihar and from across the Indo-Nepal border have alsoshaken many parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, it must be stated that proximity tofaults does not necessarily translate into a higher hazard as compared to areaslocated further away, as damage from earthquakes depends on numerous factorssuch as subsurface geology as well as adherence to the building codes.The Terai belt districts of UP and entire districts of Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar,Bagpat, Bijnor, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautambuddh Nagar, JP Nagar, Rampur,Moradabad, Bulandshar, in western UP are in Earthquake High Damage Risk Zone-IV




Figure 3.18: Showing Project Site in the Seismic Zone of the Uttar Pradesh

Project site




3.12 Geomorphology & SoilBeing a part of Indogangetic alluvial plain, the area is almost flat alluvial plain withmaster slope towards south. The maximum elevation is 306 m amsl in the north andminimum elevation is 210 m amsl in the south. The main feature that dissects the flatalluvial tracts are the rivers. The river valleys are of varying width and are at lowerlevels than the main uplands. Due area can be divided into 5 units namely, sand bars,flood plain alluvium, younger alluvial plain, older alluvial plain & piedmont plain.Soils are essentially a mixture of organic matter called hums and inorganic particlesderived from weathering of rocks.

3.12.1 Soils of Bijnor area is of 4 types namely Bhur or Sandy soil Bur Sewai or Sandy loam soil Sawai or loam soil & Matiyar or clayey soil.In general or high grounds of upland areas, the soil is of sandy loam soil type andoften it is pure sand. On level stretches it is a mixture of sand and clay i.e. from sandyloam to loam. In low areas Khadar/depression it is silty loam to silty clay. Here thesand disappears leaving argillaceous clay locally known as Matiyar.

3.12.2 Physiography & Geology3.12.2.1 PhysiographyBijnor, or more correctly Bijnor, occupies the north-west corner of the MoradabadDivision (historically, Rohilkhand or Bareilly region), and is a roughly triangular stretchof country with its apex to the north. The western boundary is formed throughout bythe deep stream of the river Ganges, beyond which lie the four districts of Dehradun,Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, all belonging to the Meerut Division. To thenorth and north-east in the hill country of Garhwal, the dividing line being thesubmontane road, which runs from Hardwar along the foot of the Himalayas toRamanagar, Haldwani and Tanakpur. This road, popularly known as the Kandi Saradk,belongs throughout its length to Garhwal, the transfer having taken place a few yearssince. On the east the Phika river for the greater part of its course constitutes theboundary, separating this district from Naini Tal and Moradabad, as far as its junctionwith the Ramganga; and to the south lie the Thakurdwara, Amroha, and Hasanpurtahsils of Moradabad, the boundary being conventional and undetermined by naturalfeatures. The extreme parallels of north latitude are 29° 2' and 29° 58' and of eastlongitude 78° 0' and 78° 57' from Lalitpur, the most northerly point, to koti Rao in thefurthest eastern corner the distance in 56 miles (90 km); and from koti Rao to




Kamharia in the south-westerly angle 57 miles (92 km); and from Kamharia to Lalitpur62 miles (100 km). The total area of the district is liable to change slightly from timeto time by reason of the erratic action of the Ganges and Ramganga: in 1906 itamounted to 1,145,272 acres (1789.5 square miles, 4634.75 km) the average for thelast five years being 1,147,967 acres (4,645.66 km). There remains the low fringe ofkhadir along the Ganges to the west. This generally resembles the lowlands that skirtthe rivers of the interior, the low flats which adjoin the stream itself being purelyalluvial in character, while above them rises a terrace of higher ground extendinginland as far as the chain of stagnant morasses lying immediately under the bangarcliff. But the khadir in the district, at any rate in the southern parganas, in of a verypoor description and no whit better than that on the opposite bank in Muzaffarnagarand Meerut

3.12.2.2 Geology3.8.2 Soils of Bijnor District (U.P.)Soils are essentially a mixture of organic matter called hums and inorganic particlesderived from weathering of rocks. Soils of Bijnor area is of 4 types namely Bhur or Sandy soil Bur Sewai or Sandy loam soil Sawai or loam soil & Matiyar or clayey soil.In general or high grounds of upland areas, the soil is of sandy loam soil type andoften it is pure sand. On level stretches it is a mixture of sand and clay i.e. from sandyloam to loam. In low areas Khadar/depression it is silty loam to silty clay. Here thesand disappears leaving argillaceous clay locally known as Matiyar.The major part of the district is underlain by alluvial sediments of quaternary perioddeposited by drainage system of river Rāmgangā & Ganga. The Siwalik system offormation belonging to tertiary period is exposed in the extreme north-western partof the district in the Najibabad block. The general stratigraphic sequence of the areais given as under;




Tables no3.33: Showing the general stratigraphic sequence of the areaPeriod Formation Lithology AgeQuaternary Alluvium Sand of various grades

clays & kankar.

RecentTerai Alternate bands ofsand & clays.

Bhabhar Boulder, pebbles, sand& thin claysintercalation

DisconformitiesTertiary Upper Siwaliks Greywaeke &

conglomeratesLower PleistocenetoLower Pliocene

Middle Siwaliks Shale sand &greywaeke

Lower Pliocene toupper miocene

3.12.3 HydrologyThe main river is the Ganga which separates the district from Muzaffarnagar, Meerutand Haridwar districts. The Ganga receives several tributaries in its coarse along theborder of the district but few are of any importance. Those in the extreme north aremere mountain torrents, of insignificant dimensions during summer but swelling intoboisterous rush of turbid in the rains. The main tributaries of the Ganga River are PaliRao, Kotawali, Lahpi, Malin and Chhoiya. Ramganga is also an important river and theother rivers of the district are Khoh, Ban, Gangan, Karula, Ekra, Pili, Dhara, Panaili andPhikaThree tier aquifer systems exist in the area. The formation encountered is sands ofvarious grades clay & kankar. The aquifer material is sand fine to coarse grained withoccasional gravels.First and second aquifers are most productive and most of the state governmenttube wells have been constructed in the first aquifers which are yielding 1500-2000lpm at a reasonable drawdown. The second and third aquifers are also productiveand discharge upto 3000 lpm can be obtained at moderate drawdown from theseaquifers. The occurrence of thin clay lenses within these aquifers is quite common. Inthe central part of the district frequent occurrence of clay within the second and thirdaquifer has been observed. This may be due to the migration of two importantdrainage systems, the Ganga & Ramganga which are responsible for deposition ofalluvial sediments. The Ganga System has deposited coarser sediments in thewestern part of the district.




10 KMS RADIUS DRAINGE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA TOPO SHEET NO.53K/3,53 K/7LEGEND:

-SITE- 10 KMS RADIUS

LegendCHHOIYA RIVER

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimitedVillage: Firozpur Hafiz,Block & Tehsil: Bijnor , District :Bijnor,Uttar Pradesh.Project Location Coordinates:Latitude 29⁰23’54.66”NLongitude 78⁰12’40.64”ESCALE: 1:50000Prepared By: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Fig: 3.19 Drainage map

NH

SH




3.12.4 GROUND WATER LEVEL:As per depth to water level data of CGWB of the year 2015-16, Pre-monsoon waterlevel varies from 10 to 20 mbgl. In post-monsoon period depth to water level variesfrom 5.0 mbgl 10.0 in same area. The water level nearby proposed site is below 12.0mbgl.As per Categorization of Assessment Units by CGWA, The proposed unit is inthe safe area.

Figs 3.19, 3.20, 3.21: Maps showing water level of the block Bijnor




GROUND WATER LEVEL MAP (POST MONSOON 2016)GROUND WATER LEVEL MAP STUDY

AREA: BLOCK MOHAMMEDPURDEOMAL

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz, Block & Tehsil:Bijnor , District : Bijnor, UttarPradesh.

SOURCE- INDIA WRIS

Prepared By:Ascenso Enviro Pvt Ltd




GROUND WATER LEVEL MAP (PRE MONSOON -2016) GROUND WATER LEVEL MAPSTUDY AREA: BLOCK

MOHAMMEDPUR DEOMAL

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit Petrochemicals PrivateLimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz, Block &Tehsil: Bijnor , District : Bijnor, UttarPradesh.SOURCE- INDIA WRISPrepared By:Ascenso Enviro Pvt Ltd

Figs 3.20, Maps showing water level of the block Mohammedpur Deomal




GROUND WATER LEVEL MAP (POST MONSOON 2015-2016)GROUND WATER LEVEL MAP

STUDY AREA: BLOCKMOHAMMEDPUR DEOMAL

PROJECT NAME:M/s Mohit PetrochemicalsPrivate LimitedVillage : Firozpur Hafiz, Block &Tehsil: Bijnor , District : Bijnor,Uttar Pradesh.SOURCE- INDIA WRISPrepared By:Ascenso Enviro Pvt Ltd

Figs 3.21: Maps showing water level of the block Mohammedpur Deomal




3.13 Biological EnvironmentBiological environment of any area constitute all living beings of that area, it is anintegral part of the environment. Hence, any change in the surroundingenvironment could cause loss of species or decrease in biodiversity of the area.Therefore, the present study is proposed to assess the impact of the proposedprojects on biological environment of the project site and surrounding areawithin 10km radius. Accordingly, mitigation measures are evolved to sustain thebiological diversity. In general biological environment is represented by flora andfauna. Flora constitutes the herbs, shrubs and trees and fauna constitutes themammals, birds, reptiles, arthropods, amphibians, fishes etc.

Anthropogenic activities tend to bring instability in the species composition andfunctioning of ecosystem. The first component to be affected directly as well asindirectly and in a short, medium and long time span would be the bioticcomponent of the area. This sets a cyclic process, which may aggravate thesituation unless corrective measures are adopted.Generation of base-line data and knowing the type and extent of pollutantswould be the first step of the environmental study report. The biologicalassessment is trustworthy and acceptable method to understand the impact ofsurroundings. This leads to suggesting remedial measures for minimizing impact.

Biological Impact Assessment (BIA) has gained importance in EnvironmentalImpact Assessment (EIA) after the Earth Summit of 1992. As a consequence of theConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD), BIA has become an integral andimportant component of environmental impact assessment (EIA). Growingconcerns among the people, planners, natural resource managers and academicsacross the globe for the biodiversity conservation have provided added impetusto BIA.

BIA requires an inventory of the biological resources as base line data. Thesebiological resources may be at stake once the proposed project is executed andalso provides a broad understanding about the status of other components of theenvironment that are likely to be impacted. Soil, water and biologicalcommunities are interdependent and therefore the BIA provides clues regardingthe health and conservation status of soil and water as well. BIA documents andcollates the baseline data and information on the status of biodiversity and bioticresources likely to be impacted by the proposed activity and suggests measuresfor mitigation of the impact. Thus the fundamental objective of the BIA is to




conserve the biodiversity and ensure its sustainable utilization. In India BIA comesunder the purview of Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental ImpactAssessment Notification of 2006, Wildlife Act of 1972, Forest Conservation Act1980 amended in 1988 and the Biodiversity Act of 2002. The NationalAction Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) document prepared by the PrimeMinister’s Council on Climate Change has constituted a National Mission for aGreen India with an ambitious programme of increasing the forest cover from23% to 33% with an initial corpus of Rs.6000 crores for aforestation of 6 millionhectares.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Ramsar Convention, and theConvention on Migratory Species (CMS) recognize Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) as an important decision making tool to help plan andimplement development with biodiversity “in mind.” The Conventions requireSignatories (“Parties”) to apply EIA to proposals with potential negative impactson biodiversity to help meet their objectives, so that development proposalsrespect mechanisms for the conservation of biodiversity, result insustainable use of biodiversity resources, and ensure fair and equitable sharing ofthe benefits arising from use of biodiversity. According to the InternationalAssociation for Impact Assessment (IAIA), Impact Assessment providesopportunities to ensure that biodiversity values are recognized and taken intoaccount in decision-making. Importantly, this involves a participatory approachwith people who might be affected by a proposal.The main Aim of Conservation of Biodiversity is to ensure “No Net Loss”.The biodiversity-related Conventions are based on the premise that further loss ofbiodiversity is unacceptable. Biodiversity must be conserved to ensure it survives,continuing to provide services, values and benefits for current and futuregenerations.The following approach has been chosen by the IAIA to help achieve “no net loss”of biodiversity: Avoidance of irreversible loss of biodiversity. Seeking alternative solutions to minimize biodiversity losses. Use of mitigation

to restore biodiversity resources. Compensation for unavoidable loss by providing substitutes of at least similar

biodiversity value. Looking for opportunities for enhancement.




This approach can be called “positive planning for biodiversity.” It helps toachieve “no net loss” by ensuring the safety and survival of rare or endangeredor endemic or threatened (REET) species.

Ecology Natural flora and fauna are important features of the environment. They are

organized into natural communities with mutual dependencies among theirmember and show various responses and sensitivities to physical innocence.The integrated ecological thinking and planning process is an urgent need inthe context of natural environment's deterioration which has a direct bearingon socio- economic development.

Ecology of the study area includes the flora and fauna studies within the studyzone. The investigation included field observations, discussions with localpeople, forest officials & Zoological Survey of India.

Anthropogenic activities tend to bring instability in the species compositionand functioning of ecosystem. The first component to be affected directly aswell as indirectly and in a short, medium and long time span would be thebiotic component of the area. This sets a cyclic process, which may aggravatethe situation unless corrective measures are adopted.

Generation of base-line data and knowing the type and extent of pollutantswould be the first step of the environmental study report. The biologicalassessment is trustworthy and acceptable method to understand the impact ofsurroundings. This leads to suggesting remedial measures for minimizingimpact. The aim of environment management plan is to manage theecosystems with least alterations because only this can make ecosystem stable.

Objectives and purpose of the study:The basic objectives of the study is to evaluate the status of the flora and fauna ofthe core area (area identified for the proposed project) and the buffer areas withspecific reference to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET)species. Documentation and evaluation of the status of the terrestrial flora of the core

and surrounding areas (buffer area). Inventorization of the terrestrial fauna of the core and buffer areas. Development of a management / mitigation plan to minimize the impacts the

proposed project activity on the biotic environment so that there is no net lossof biodiversity.




The ecological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand theexisting status of the flora and fauna to generate baseline information andevaluate the possible impacts on biological environment. The present studyhighlights the various issues pertaining to floristic diversity and faunal wealth inthe surrounding area up to 10km radius of the proposed project sites.

Study Approach & Methodology adoptedThe baseline study for existing ecological environment was carried out duringmonth of December, January and February. A participatory and consultativeapproach was followed. Field visits were undertaken for survey of the vegetationand animals in the study area. The study area has been divided in to two parts ascore area consisting of project site and the buffer area as the 10 km radius of theproject site. The list of Flora and Fauna given in this chapter is collected from bothPrimary and Secondary sources.

3.13.1 Flora:Based on Actual Sighting, based on inputs from locals and Perused from SecondaryData Habit: Tree (T), Shrub (S), Herb (H) and Grass (G).Details of flora found in the area are given in Table 3.34: below:

Status of RET Species: FLORAAccording to Botanical Survey of India, no Endemic, Rare, Endangered andThreatened (RET) species of flora were found in the study area.

Table 3.34: Inventory of Floral Diversity In The Core & Buffer Zone of Plant SiteS.No Scientific Name Common

NameFamily Habit Core

AreaBufferarea

1. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae T + +2. Albizzia lebbeck Sirish Mimosoideae T + +3. Albizzia procera Sirish(pandra) Mimosoideae T + +4. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae T - +5. Anogeissus latifolia Tendu Combretaceae T - +6. Annona squamosa Sitaphal Annonaceae T - +7. Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae T - +8. Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae T - +9. Tamarindus indica Imli Fabaceae T - +10. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae T + +11. Dalbergia sisso Sisam Papilionoideae T - +12. Acacia nilotica Babul Mimosoideae T + +13. Butea monosperma Palas Papilionoideae T + +14. Butea superb Palas vel Papilionoideae T - +15. Bombax ceiba Samal Malvaceae T - +16. Cordia dichotoma Lashoda Boraginaceae T - +




17. Phoenix sylvestris Khajoor Arecaceae T - +18. Cassia fistula Bahawa Ceasalpinoideae T - +19. Cassia siamea Kashid Mimosoideae T + +20. Carica papaya Papaya Caricaceae T - +21. Eucalyptus globulus Nilgiri Myrtaceae T + +22. Ficus benghalensis Wad Moraceae T - +23. Ficus racemosa Umber Moraceae T - +24. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae T - +25. Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae T + +26. Holoptelea

integrifoliaPapdi Ulmaceae T - +

27. Tectona grandis Sagwan Verbenaceae T + +28. Mitragyna parvifolia Kadam Rubiaceae T - +29. Murraya exotica Madhukamini Rutaceae T + +30. Musa acuminata Banana Plant Musaceae T + +31. Datura wrightii Datura Solanaceae S - +32. Calotropis procera Aak Asclepiadaceae S + +33. Adhatoda vasica Adusa Acanthaceae S + +34. Cassia tora Tarota Ceasalpinoideae S + +35. Acacia catechu Khair Mimosoideae S + +36. Datura metel Datura Solanaceae S + +37. Euphorbia neriifolia Dandathor Euphorbiaceae S - +38. Ipomoea carnea Besharm bel Convolvulaceae S - +39. Jatropha gossypifolia Ratanjot Euphorbiaceae S + +40. Limonia acidissima Kaith Rutaceae S - +41. Lantana camara Raimunia Verbenaceae S + +42. Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Lamiaceae S - +43. Opuntia vulgaris Nagphani Cactaceae S - +44. Bougainvillea

glabraBougainvillea Nyctaginaceae S + +

45. Prosopis juliflora Bilayati Babool Fabaceae S - +46. Punica granatum Anar Puniacaceae S - +47. Ricinus communis Arandi Euphorbiaceae S - +48. Ziziphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae S + +49. Rosa chinensis Gulab Rosaceae S - +50. Sida cordifolia Bala Malvaceae S - +51. Hibiscus rosa-

sinensisGudhal Malvaceae S + +

52. Ziziphus oenoplia Ber Rhamnaceae S - +53. Tagetes erecta Marigold Asteraceae S - +54. Tinospora cordifolia Guduchi Menispermaceae H - +55. Cleome viscosa Pivili tilwan Rananculaceae H + +56. Tridax procumbence Khal muriya Asteraceae H - +57. Xanthium

strumariumChota Gokhru Asteraceae H - +

58. Achyranthes aspera Chirchita Amaranthaceae H + +59. Argemone

mexicanaPivla dhotra Papaveraceae H + +

60. Physalis minima Rasbhari Solanaceae H - +61. Cynodon dactylon Durva/doob Cyperaceae G - +62. Chloris barbata Gondvel Poaceae G - +

Source: Field Survey




3.13.2 FaunaA faunal survey was carried out in the core as well as buffer zone of the plant site.Status of FaunaNo Schedule- I fauna as per (IWPA) Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 wasrecorded in the study area during field survey.Details of faunal species found in the area are given in Table 3.35 below:Table 3.35: Inventory of Faunal Diversity In The Core & Buffer zone of plant sitebased on actual sighting, based on inputs from locals and Perused from SecondaryData

S. No. ScientificName Common Name

StatusAccording toIWPA- 1972

Core Zone Buffer Core

Mammalian diversity

1. Funambuluspennantii Northern palm squirrel Sch. IV + +

2. Herpestesedwardsii Common Mongoose Sch. II - +

3. Canis aureusindicus Jackal Sch. II - +

4. Rattus rattus House Rat Sch. V + +

5. Suncusmurinus Asian house shrew Sch. V - +

6. Presbytisentellus Common Langur Sch. II + +

7. Macacaradiata Bonnet macaque Sch. II - +

8. Lepusnigricollis Indian hare Sch. IV - +

9. Pteropusgiganteus Indian fly fox Sch. V + +

10. Mus booduga Little Indian Field Mouse Sch. V + +Herpeto- faunal (Amphibians and Reptiles)

1. Ranahexadactyla Indian Pond Frog Sch. IV + +

2. Rana tigerinus Indian Bull Frog Sch. IV + +

3. Hemidactylusflaviviridis

HouseGecko/Chhipkali Sch. IV + +

4. Hemidactylusbrookii Brook's Gecko Sch. IV - +

5. Calotesversicolor

Common GardenLizard Sch. IV + +

6. Mabuyacarinata Brahminy Skink Sch. IV - +

7. Naja naja Cobra Sch. II - +8. Ptyas mucosa Common Rat snake Sch. II - +

Butterflies

1. Cyrestisthyodamas Common Map Sch. IV - +

2. Ixias marianne White Orange Tip Sch. IV + +3. Danaus Plain Tiger Sch. IV - +




chrysippus4. Papilio polytes Common Mormon Sch. IV - +5. Euploea core Common Crow Sch. IV + +

6. Papiliodemoleus Lime butterfly Sch. IV + +

Ichthyofauna (Fishes)1. Labeo rohita Rohu Cyprinidae - +2. Catla catla Katla Cyprinidae - +3. Labeo calbasu Calbasu Cyprinidae - +

4. Cirrhinusmrigala Naren Cyprinidae - +

5. Clariasbatrachus Walking catfish Cyprinidae - +

6. Channapunctatus Snakehead fish Channidae - +

7. Gambusia affinis Mosquito fish Poeciliidae - +Source: Field Survey

3.13.3 Avifaunal DiversityAvifaunal Diversity in the Core & Buffer Zone of plant site is evident based onActual Sighting, based on inputs from locals and Perused from Secondary DataTable3.36: Inventory of Avifaunal Diversity in the Core & Buffer Zone of plantsite

S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Statusaccording toIWPA-1972

CoreArea

BufferArea

1. Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed parakeet Sch. IV + +2. Anas poecilorhyncha Spot-billed duck Sch. IV - +3. Esacus recurvirostris Great thick-knee Sch. IV - +4. Threskiornis

melanocephalusBlack-headed Ibis Sch. IV - +

5. Fulica atra Common Coot Sch. IV - +6. Streptopelia capicola Ring necked dove Sch. IV + +7. Microcarbo niger Little cormorant Sch. IV - +8. Centropus sinensis Crow Pheasant Sch. IV - +9. Mycteria leucocephala Painted stork Sch. IV - +10. Anastomus oscitans Asian Openbill stork Sch. IV - +11. Lanius excubitor Great grey shrike Sch. IV - +12. Vanellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Sch. IV + +13. Columba livia Blue Rock pigeon Sch. IV + +14. Centropus bengalensis Lesser coucal Sch. IV + +15. Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird Sch. IV + +16. Acridotheres tristis Common myna Sch. IV + +17. Upupa epops Common Hoopoe Sch. IV + +18. Apus affinis House swift Sch. IV - +19. Merops orientalis Green bee-eater Sch. IV + +20. Sterna aurantia River Tern Sch. IV - +21. Ardea cinerea Grey Heron Sch. IV - +




22. Halcyon smyrnensis White-throatedkingfisher

Sch. IV - +

23. Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Sch. IV - +24. Saxicoloides fulicata Indian robin Sch. IV + +25. Copsychus saularis Oriental Magpie -

RobinSch. IV + +

26. Corvus splendens House crow Sch. V + +27. Egretta garzetta Little egret Sch. IV - +28. Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Sch. IV - +29. Saxicola caprata Pied Bush chat Sch. IV - +30. Dicrurus macrocercus Black drongo Sch. IV + +31. Passer domesticus House sparrow Sch. IV + +32. Sturnus pagodarum Brahminy starling Sch. IV - +33. Himantopus himantopus Black wing Stilt Sch. IV - +34. Motacilla

maderaspatensisWhite-browed wagtail Sch. IV - +

Source: Field Survey

Conclusion

Majority of the land in the study area is being used for agricultural activities followedby mixed forest and scrubland. None of the species of Flora and Fauna in the studyarea are under the IUCN REDS list. Also, the proposed project would not alter theinter-dependence of biodiversity in its vicinity and will have minimal impact on theecology of the study area.

3.14 Demographic structureThe information collected from the secondary sources are from the district censusstatistical hand books and the records of the national informatics centre, New Delhiin respect of the population, infrastructure facilities available and the occupationalstructures of the study area. The socio-ecological aspect of the study includes theagro based economy, industry based economy and occupational structure of theworker. The study has been divided in to three zones which include the core andbuffer zones which are presented as Table: 3.37

Table 3.37: Break-up of the study areaSTUDY AREA ZONES CONSIDERED FOR THE

STUDY DISTANCE FROM THE UNIT

ZONE-I ABDULPUR MANA 0.69 KMZONE-II JHALU TOWN AREA 6.81 KMZONE-III BIJNOR 6.66 KM




Table 3.38: Demographic Profile of ABDULPUR MANA –IS no. State Name District

NameSub-

DistrictName

Uttar Pradesh Bijnor Bijnor AbdulpurMana

Population Person Male Female1. Total 1,259 673 5862. In the age group 0-6 years 146 90 563. Scheduled caste (SC) 350 180 1704. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 0 0 05. Literates 875 518 3576. Illiterates 384 155 2297. Total worker 340 322 188. Main worker 337 319 189. Main worker-cultivator 199 193 610. Main worker-Agricultural labours 102 101 111. Main worker-household 0 0 012. Main- other 36 25 1113. Marginal worker 3 3 014. Marginal -cultivator 1 1 015. Marginal-Agriculture population 0 0 016. Marginal Household 0 0 017. Marginal-Other 2 2 018. Marginal worker (3-6 months) 3 3 019. Marginal worker-cultivator (3-6

months)1 1 0

20. Marginal worker- agriculture-labours(3-6 months)

0 0 0

21. Marginal -household (3-6) 0 0 022. Marginal worker-other (3-6 moths) 2 2 023. Marginal worker (0-3) 0 0 024. Marginal -cultivator (0-3 month) 0 0 025. Marginal-Agriculture- labours

(0-3 moths)0 0 0

26. Marginal-Household (0-3) 0 0 027. Marginal - Other (0-3 months) 0 0 028. Non-worker 919 351 568




Table 3.39: Demographic Profile of JHALU TOWN AREA –IIS no. State Name District

NameSub-

DistrictName

Uttar Pradesh Bijnor Bijnor Jhalu TownArea

Population Person Male Female1. Total 20,978 10,893 10,0852. In the age group 0-6 years 3,222 1,632 1,5903. Scheduled caste (SC) 3,115 1,638 1,4774. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 0 0 05. Literates 12,251 7,031 5,2206. Illiterates 8,727 3,862 4,8657. Total worker 5,889 5,506 3838. Main worker 5,528 5,171 3579. Main worker-cultivator 719 702 1710. Main worker-Agricultural

labours1,799 1,645 154

11. Main worker-household 112 104 812. Main- other 2,898 2,720 17813. Marginal worker 361 335 2614. Marginal -cultivator 4 4 015. Marginal-Agriculture

population173 162 11

16. Marginal Household 33 31 217. Marginal-Other 151 138 1318. Marginal worker (3-6 months) 265 246 1919. Marginal worker-cultivator (3-

6 months)4 4 0


105 99 6

21. Marginal -household (3-6) 33 31 222. Marginal worker-other (3-6

moths)123 112 11

23. Marginal worker (0-3) 96 89 724. Marginal -cultivator (0-3

month)0 0 0

25. Marginal-Agriculture- labours(0-3 moths)

68 63 5

26. Marginal-Household (0-3) 0 0 027. Marginal - Other (0-3 months) 28 26 228. Non-worker 15,089 5,387 9,702




Table 3.40 : Demographic Profile of BIJNOR –IIIS

no.State Name District

NameSub-

DistrictName

Uttar Pradesh Bijnor Bijnor BijnorPopulation Person Male Female

1. Total 36,82,713 19,21,215 17,61,4982. In the age group 0-6 years 5,64,230 2,99,659 2,64,5713. Scheduled caste (SC) 7,87,444 4,13,872 3,73,5724. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3,058 1,588 1,4705. Literates 21,35,393 12,41,471 8,93,9226. Illiterates 15,47,320 6,79,744 8,67,5767. Total worker 10,88,036 9,21,497 1,66,5398. Main worker 8,39,778 7,49,729 90,0499. Main worker-cultivator 2,10,909 1,94,909 16,00010. Main worker-Agricultural labours 2,11,266 1,93,230 18,03611. Main worker-household 36,119 26,263 9,85612. Main- other 3,81,484 3,35,327 46,15713. Marginal worker 2,48,258 1,71,768 76,49014. Marginal -cultivator 21,249 11,349 9,90015. Marginal-Agriculture population 1,00,223 73,987 26,23616. Marginal Household 16,430 7,226 9,20417. Marginal-Other 1,10,356 79,206 31,15018. Marginal worker (3-6 months) 2,05,865 1,45,843 60,02219. Marginal worker-cultivator (3-6

months)16,982 9,486 7,496


83,211 62,852 20,359

21. Marginal -household (3-6) 12,436 5,773 6,66322. Marginal worker-other (3-6

moths)93,236 67,732 25,504

23. Marginal worker (0-3) 42,393 25,925 16,46824. Marginal -cultivator (0-3 month) 4,267 1,863 2,40425. Marginal-Agriculture- labours (0-

3 moths)17,012 11,135 5,877

26. Marginal-Household (0-3) 3,994 1,453 2,54127. Marginal - Other (0-3 months) 17,120 11,474 5,64628. Non-worker 25,94,677 9,99,718 15,94,959




3.14.2 Objectives of the StudyThe objectives of this socio-economic report consist of: To conduct socio-economic assessment study in Study Area. To know the current socio-economic situation in the region to cover the sub

sectors of education, health, sanitation, and water and food security. To recommend practical strategic interventions in the sector. To help in providing better living standards. To provide employment opportunities.

3.14.3 Scope of Work To study the Socio-economic Environment of area from the secondary sources. Data Collection and Analysis. Prediction of expansion project impact. Mitigation Measures.

3.14.4 Background Information of the AreaUttar Pradesh is a state located in northern India. It was created on 1 April 1937 asthe United Provinces, and was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950. Lucknow is theadministrative capital of Uttar Pradesh. Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Moradabad, Bijnor, andVaranasi are known for their industrial importance in the state as well as in India.




3.14.5 Socio-Economic Profile of Bijnor districtTable no. Table 3.41: Socio-Economic Profile of Bijnor district

Sno.

State Name DistrictName

Sub-District

Name

1. Uttar Pradesh Bijnor Bijnor Bijnor2. Population Person Male Female3. Total 36,82,713 19,21,215 17,61,4984. In the age group 0-6 years 5,64,230 2,99,659 2,64,5715. Scheduled caste (SC) 7,87,444 4,13,872 3,73,5726. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3,058 1,588 1,4707. Literates 21,35,393 12,41,471 8,93,9228. Illiterates 15,47,320 6,79,744 8,67,5769. Total worker 10,88,036 9,21,497 1,66,53910. Main worker 8,39,778 7,49,729 90,04911. Main worker-cultivator 2,10,909 1,94,909 16,00012. Main worker-Agricultural labours 2,11,266 1,93,230 18,03613. Main worker-household 36,119 26,263 9,85614. Main- other 3,81,484 3,35,327 46,15715. Marginal worker 2,48,258 1,71,768 76,49016. Marginal -cultivator 21,249 11,349 9,90017. Marginal-Agriculture population 1,00,223 73,987 26,23618. Marginal Household 16,430 7,226 9,20419. Marginal-Other 1,10,356 79,206 31,15020. Marginal worker (3-6 months) 2,05,865 1,45,843 60,02221. Marginal worker-cultivator

(3-6 months)16,982 9,486 7,496

22. Marginal worker- agriculture-labours (3-6 months)

83,211 62,852 20,359

23. Marginal -household (3-6) 12,436 5,773 6,66324. Marginal worker-other (3-6

moths)93,236 67,732 25,504

25. Marginal worker (0-3) 42,393 25,925 16,46826. Marginal -cultivator (0-3 month) 4,267 1,863 2,40427. Marginal-Agriculture- labours

(0-3 moths)17,012 11,135 5,877

28. Marginal-Household (0-3) 3,994 1,453 2,54129. Marginal - Other (0-3 months) 17,120 11,474 5,64630. Non-worker 25,94,677 9,99,718 15,94,959

Source: Census of India, 2011




Health FacilitiesGovernment hospitals, PHC, CHC are the major hospitals in the study area. Severalprimary health centers operated by government are functioning. Besides this manynursing homes and register medical practitioners are operating in the study area.

Transport Facilities: The study area is served by rail and road transport facilities.About 09 villages have bus facilities and good rail facilities, while other villages arehaving approaches only with mud roads. As a whole, the study area has moderatelevel of communication network.

Post and Telegraphs:The study area has 12 Post office services are available.Electrification Almost all villages in the study were electrified. Electricity was suppliedfor domestic, agricultural and public lighting purposes. Subsequently the electricconnections have been given to many other villages.Drinking Water Facility Water supply in the study area is mainly from Hand pump,Tap water, Tube well water, Tank water and canals followed by Well water and riverwater.




TABLE-3.42 Demographic Profile of Study AreaName ofVillage

No. ofHousehold

TotalPopulation Total Male Total

FemaleTotal SC

Pop.Total

STPop.

LiteracyRate (%)

MaleLiteracyRate (%)

FemaleLiteracyRate (%)

TotalWorking

Pop.

TotalMain

Worker

TotalNon

WorkerWithin 0.0 – 3.0 km radius

Alawalpur 156 925 468 457 515 0 68.32 79.27 57.11 263 127 662Fareedpur

Sansar 184 919 484 435 489 0 71.92 85.89 59.54 253 222 666Gadla 23 155 75 80 0 0 65.8 70.66 61.25 42 40 113Jhalra 597 3642 1957 1685 603 0 49.56 56.31 41.72 1089 830 2553Jhalri 113 610 310 300 0 0 60.16 70.32 52.66 149 29 461

KasampurKirparam 235 1311 697 614 61 0 69.94 79 59.6 371 341 940

Khari 1156 7003 3601 3402 1194 0 53.36 60.48 45.82 1808 1482 5195Mirpur Dargu 27 161 79 82 21 0 41.87 51.89 31.7 45 5 116

Naseeri 245 1345 720 625 616 0 68.84 80 56 449 445 896Rajdeo Nangli 98 434 228 206 26 0 63.13 70.17 55.33 111 106 323

Rawanpur 76 392 210 182 0 0 73.97 83.33 63.18 144 102 248Haidarpur(Abdulpur

Mana)225 1259 673 586 350 0 69.49 76.96 60.92 340 337 919

Sub Total 3135 18156 791.83 721.16 3875 0 63.03 72.02 53.73 5064 4066 13092Within 3.0 – 7.0 km radius

Adampur 107 558 294 264 165 0 70.07 77.89 61.36 141 133 417Barooki 916 5366 2844 2522 1206 0 55.94 62.69 48.33 1515 1384 3851Bharaira 274 1337 705 632 686 0 74.42 83.26 64.55 403 380 934Chitawar 405 2183 1175 1008 1549 0 60.83 69.36 50.89 1224 400 959

FareedpurNizam 121 650 335 315 204 0 67.69 80.59 53.96 161 116 489

Faridpur Bhogi 180 953 507 446 534 0 70.3 78.89 60.53 290 277 663Faridpur Bhoru 56 352 195 157 0 0 70.17 74 64.96 102 102 250Faridpur Man 440 2388 1270 1118 910 0 59.04 74.35 49.01 709 702 1679

Gangora Shekh 358 2240 1176 1064 503 0 54.86 60.54 48.59 840 591 1400Islampur 56 326 175 151 0 0 67.79 82.28 50.99 106 48 220Jamalpur 34 197 103 94 0 0 74.11 81.55 65.95 67 66 130




KhokhoJhalu (NP) 3413 20978 10893 10085 3115 0 58.39 64.54 51.76 5889 5528 15089MirzapurMahesh 459 2598 1387 1211 775 0 64.12 72.02 55.27 703 661 1895

MominpurDargo 188 1002 504 498 591 0 70.75 75.99 65.46 282 136 720Nangal 1124 6576 3484 3092 1221 0 60.24 65.26 54.59 1678 1385 4898Pandia 102 577 306 271 305 0 66.2 70.91 60.88 154 152 423

Pedi 305 1846 983 863 388 0 56.22 64.59 46.69 500 222 1346RashidpurGarhi (CT) 1647 7870 4138 3732 1328 0 80.19 83.92 76.04 2161 2105 5709

Shadipur Milak 285 1518 804 714 577 0 65.67 76.36 53.64 592 432 926Suwaher1

Khurd 323 1639 897 742 670 0 59.48 66.44 51.07 612 418 1027Umri 431 2441 1237 1204 442 0 57.72 67.42 47.75 608 236 1833Khari 1156 7003 3601 3402 1194 0 53.36 60.48 45.82 1808 1482 5195

Sub Total 12380 70598 1682.40 1526.5 16363 0 64.43 72.42 55.82 20545 16956 50053Within 7.0 – 10.0 Km radius

Bijnor 633197 3682713 1921215 1761498 787444 3058 57.98 67.61 50.74 1088036 839778 2594677Mandawali 827 4845 2485 2360 1080 0 50.05 56.09 43.68 1221 1003 3624Gajrola Ship 812 4699 2474 2225 1632 0 60.8 67.66 53.16 1460 1226 3239Gangori Jat 16 82 41 41 0 0 51.21 58.53 43.9 36 35 46

Pandia 102 577 306 271 305 0 66.2 70.91 60.88 154 152 423Nandpur 109 661 347 314 317 0 56.1 67.43 43.63 142 46 519Ganura 423 2480 1291 1189 606 0 54.15 65.27 42.13 729 427 1751

FareedpurDallu 113 697 358 339 196 0 58.24 71.22 44.54 170 124 527

Mohanpur 10 45 29 16 0 0 62.22 68.96 50 24 24 21Rukanpur 120 608 325 283 414 0 66.11 73.84 57.24 179 142 429

Taimoorpur 2090 10403 5546 4857 1940 0 69.36 72.7 65.55 2985 2711 7418Sub-Total 637819 3707810 175856.1 161217.5 793934 3058 59.31 67.29 50.49 1095136 845668 2612674

Grand Total of(10 km radius) 653334 3796564 59443.44 54488.39 814172 3058 62.25667 70.57667 53.34667 1120745 866690 2675819

Source: Census 2011




3.14.6 Literacy RateLiteracy Rate is the amount of people in a country with the ability to read andwrite. The analysis of the literacy levels is done in the study area. The 10 kmradius study area demonstrates a literacy rate of 62.25 % as per 2011 Censusdata. The male literacy rate in the study area works out to be 70.57 % whereas thefemale literacy rate, which is an important indicator for social change, is observed tobe 53.34 % in the study area out of total literates in study area. There is about 37.75% illiteracy in the study area. This indicates that there is a need to focus insociological aspect in the region and enhance further development. In the presentstudy, the literacy rate is quiet moderate in the study area. Male and Femaleliteracy rate of villages are varying place to place. Although Female literacy rate inthe region is coming out low as compared to male.

Fig: 3.22 Graphical Presentation of Male / Female Literacy Rate in Study area

3.14.7 Economic ActivitiesThe economy of an area is defined by the occupational pattern and income level ofthe people in the area. The occupational structure of residents in the study area isstudied with reference to work category. The population is divided occupation wiseinto three categories, viz., main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. Themain workers include cultivators, agricultural laborers, those engaged in householdindustry and other services.The marginal workers are those engaged in some work for a period of less than 180days during the reference year. The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid




household duties like, students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrantsetc. besides institutional inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall underthe above categories.The percentage of total working population and non-working population is 29.51% and 70.48 % respectively of whole population of observed villages. As per theanalysis of all the villages the ratio of non-working population is more thanworking population.

Fig: 3.23, Graphical Presentation of working and Non-Working Population

3.14.8 Vulnerable GroupWhile developing an Action Plan, it is very important to identify the population whofall under the marginalized and vulnerable groups and special attention has to begiven towards these groups while making action plans. Special provisions should bemade for them. In the observed villages schedule caste (S.C.) population is 21.44 %and Schedule Tribe population 00.80 % in study area. 77.76 % population observedas others.




Fig: 3.24 Graphical presentations of SC / ST Population in Study area

Table 3.43: SOCIO ECONOMIC SCENERIO IN THE STUDY AREA (10 KM)As per census data from census of India 2011, socio-economic status of 45

villages was studied.Particular Details

Area (in sq. kms ) 314No. of Household 653334

Population 3796564Male 59443.44

Female 54488.39Scheduled tribes 3058Schedule castes 814172

Literacy 62.25%Sex ratio (Female per 1000 Male) 916

3.14.9 Agriculture and cropping patternMost of the villagers are involved in agricultural activities. Apart from agriculturalactivities they also work as wage labour to earn livelihood. In these areas croppingpattern is based on the two season crops-Rabi and Kharif. But mostly villagersstart their agriculture activities in rainy season. Some villagers sow their crops inboth seasons. These farmers sow crops like wheat, rice etc.




3.14.10 Basic AmenitiesA better network of physical infrastructure facilities (well-built roads, rail links,irrigation, power and telecommunication, information technology, market-networkand social infrastructure support, viz. health and education, water and sanitation,veterinary services and co-operative) is essential for the development of the ruraleconomic.A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been done based onthe information from base line survey of the study area. In this review, the villageswhich fall within 10 Km radius round the site has been considered. Infrastructurefacilities available in the area have been described in the subsequent sections asbelow:

3.14.10.1 Educational FacilitiesMost of the villages have primary, middle and Senior secondary schools. Middle,Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools, Degree College (depending on populationsize) are also available in densely populated villages. For higher education peoplehave to commute to the Bijnor and other densely populated Villages.

3.14.10.2 Health FacilitiesHealth facilities are available but not adequate. People have to go to blockheadquarters and Bijnor for treatment. In some villages primary health sub- centreand primary health centre are available. Maternity home is also available in the studyarea and some of the villages are having Aanganbari centers. Other health centersi.e. Ayurvedic center, homeopathic dispensary and private clinic and medicalstores also available in the study area. Some population is suffering from disease likeTuberculosis etc and affected from seasonal disease. Disease affected persons arenot in huge quantity but they need medical facilities.Basic facilities are available in study area as educational facilities, health,transportation, electricity, drinking water, market, bank, post office, petrol pump;Administrative office, Anganbari Centers, Community hall, Co-operative bank andCommercial Bank etc. are available.




3.14.11 Cropping Pattern of the Study AreaTable no. 3.44 Area under Different Crops (Hectare)

1.Rice

Total –26117 (2311)Irrigated-26027(2311)

2.Wheat

(i) Total – 212456(17038)(ii) Irrigated – 212456(17038)

3.Jawar

Total – 3 (0)Irrigated - 2 (0)

4.Bajra

(i) Total – 75675(5698)(ii) Irrigated – 8437(1211)

5.Maize kharif

(i) Total – 26225 (5234)Irrigated-25691 (5117)

6.Maize Zaid

(i) Total – 95 (21)(ii) Irrigated – 95 (21)

7.Sawa Kharif

(i) Total –0 (0)(ii) Irrigated – 0 (0)

8.Sawa Zaid


9.Kodo

Total – 0 (0)Irrigated - NIL (NIL)

10.Barley


11.Urad Total

Total – 663 (56)Irrigated - 433 (52)

12.Massor

Total – 2233 (379)Irrigated - 1983 (369)

13.Moong Total

Total – 108 (12)Irrigated - 108 (12)

14.Gram

Total – 772 (112)Irrigated - 712 (110)

15.Arhar

Total –18776 (1713)Irrigated-17918 (1700)

16.Tobacco


17.Total Dal

Total – 26662 (2505)Irrigated-25188 (2462)

18.Sanai


19.Mustard

Total – 21884(1538)Irrigated-21874(1538)

20.Haldi


21.Pea


22.Fodder (Karif)


23.Til


24.Fodder (Rabi)


25.Ground Nut


26.Fodder (Zaid)


27.Cane

(i) Total –10135 (523)(ii) Irrigated– 9694 (523)

28.Potato





Area Irrigated By Different Source Of Medium Of Distt-Bijnor(In Hectare)

(i) Total Irrigated area 297605(ii) Area irrigated by canal 32830(iii) Own Tube-well 257898(iv) Govt. Tubewell 6631(v) Well 0(vi) Ponds 107(vii) Other Sources 139

3.14.12 Health & DiseasesDetails were collected regarding health status of the study area & it was found thatthough common diseases like Malaria, Viral Fever, Typhoid, Pneumonia, fungalinfections, cholera are found to occur but no major disease / endemic diseases werenoticed with the study area.ConclusionThe socio economic study of the study area on behalf of observed villages givesclear picture of its population, average household size, literacy rate, sex ratio,schedule tribe and schedule castes etc. A major part of population is suffering fromthe lack of permanent job to run their day to day life and get basic facility.

3.15 Traffic Survey StudyThe automobile source is currently the major source of air pollutant emission inmany air quality impact analyses. A traffic study is required for the no-buildalternative as well as the build-out alternative. This information is required toassess the Traffic density pattern of the region and to assist the proponent inplanning vehicular movement during the project and the air quality due tovehicular emissions for the study period, should the project not be implementedwhereas the latter information is required to assess the air quality for the studyperiod should the project be implemented. The methodology adopted forcarrying out the traffic study was to select the major roads around the project siteand count the various categories of vehicles moving on these roads. The trafficsurvey was carried out at Site Road.The site is well connected with SH-12 which is passing at a distance of 88.62 Mfrom the proposed project site. The Traffic Study was conducted at National SH-12. Proper parking Provision has been provided for the additional vehicles duringOperation phase.




Table 3.45 Traffic study of the study areaHours 2-Wheelers 3 & 4

WheelersMediumWheelers

Heavywheelers

Total

No. 0.75PCU

No. 1.0PCU

No. 2.0PCU

No. 3.7PCU

No. PCU/hr

07.00-8.00 14 10.5 20 20 5 10 3 11.1 42 51.58.00-09.00 18 13.5 17 17 3 6 2 7.4 40 43.99.00-10.00 22 16.5 13 13 2 4 5 18.5 42 52.010.0-11.00 33 24.7 15 15 7 14 3 11.1 58 64.811.0-12.00 37 27.7 21 21 4 8 3 11.1 65 67.812.0-13.00 32 24 18 18 6 12 6 22.2 62 76.213.0-14.00 34 25.5 21 21 3 6 4 14.8 62 67.314.0-15.00 31 23.2 24 24 2 4 4 14.8 61 66.015.0-16.00 28 21 26 26 5 10 2 7.4 61 61.016.0-17.00 23 17.2 22 22 5 10 5 18.5 55 67.717.0-18.00 25 18.7 28 28 4 8 4 14.8 61 69.518.0-19.00 21 15.7 32 32 2 4 4 14.8 59 66.519.0-20.00 23 17.2 23 23 3 6 5 18.5 54 64.720.0-21.00 20 15 20 20 5 10 6 22.2 45 67.221.0-22.00 16 12 18 18 7 14 6 22.2 47 66.2

Worst Case Baseline PCU/hr 76.2Total width of the road in meters (Arterial Road) 7.0Carrying Capacity of the road (the road is 2 lane 2 way road)As per IRC: 106-1990(PCU’s per hour)PCU: Passenger car unit

1500

Additional Traffic during operation of Plant due to material transportationTable No: 3.46 Additional Traffic Due To the Project

S. No Material Quantityper day

Mode oftransportation

Capacity ofvehicle

No. of tripsper day

1 Molasses 450 KLD Trucks 22.0 ton 212 Bagasse 220 TPD Lorry/trolly 10.0 ton 223 Alcohols 100 KLD Tanker 15.0 kl 74 Chemicals (Such as

NaoH, Nutrients,Enzymes etc.)

788 kg/day Lorry/trolly 10.0 ton 1




Table No: 3.47: Traffic Scenario during peak period before and after proposedprojectTraffic Scenario during peak period before and after proposed projectName

ofRoad

RecommendedPCU/Hr as perIRC: 106-1990guidelines for

capacity ofRoad

MaximumPCU/Hr

observedduring

peak hour(Current

situation)

Expectedfrom

proposedprojectPCU/Hr

Afterproposed

establishment

SH-12 1500 PCU/Hr 76.2 6.8 83.09 PCU/Hr

Table No: 3.48: Actual Volume ScenarioActual Volume Scenario

Nameof

Road

Actual VolumePCU/Day

CarryCapacityPCU/Hr

V/C PCU forRoad

SH-12 952.3+165.39=1118 PCU/Day

46.58 PCU/hr

1500 0.03 A

V= volume of vehicles in PCU’s/day & C= capacity of highway in PCU’s/Day theexisting level of service (ios) is “A” i.e Excellent.

V/C LOS Performance0.0-0.2 A Excellent0.2-0.4 B Very good0.4-0.6 C Good/Average/Fair0.6-0.8 D Poor0.8-1.0 E Very Poor

Reference: ENVIS Technical report, IISc, BangaloreWhile, performing the traffic survey the 24 hrs vehicle PCU is 952.3 and due to theproject in 24 hr total no. of vehicle rise will be about 165.39 PCU.So, actual volume will be equal to the 1118 PCU/Day due to proposed project.Hence there will not be any adverse impact on vehicular traffic due to proposeddistillery plant activities. The road network is capable of handling this increase invehicular traffic due to the proposed distillery plant activities.




CHAPTER - IVANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDYThe anticipated environmental impacts of the project would be mainly due to theconstruction & operational activities. The environmental parameters likely to beaffected are related to many factors, viz. physical, social, and economic, agricultureand aesthetic.These industrial operations can disturb the environment in various ways, such aschange in air, noise level; water & soil quality of that particular area. While for thepurpose of development and economic up-liftment of people, there is need forestablishment of industries, but these have to be environment friendly. Therefore, itis essential to assess the impacts of project on different environmentalparameters, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly project operation in the area.

4.2 IMPACT DUE TO EXPANSION & INSTALLATION ACTIVITYImpacts due to any project activity have been divided according to the temporalscale into ‘Impacts during construction phase’ & ‘Impacts during operation phase’The environmental impacts on different environmental parameters, due to theexpansion & installation project, will be due to various activities carried out duringconstruction phase & operation phase. Construction activity spreads over pre-construction, machinery installation and commissioning stages and ends with theinduction of manpower and start-up. During operation phase of the expansion &installation project, the impacts will be mostly permanent and irreversible in nature.

4.3 Anticipated Impacts during Construction Phase & Proposed MitigationMeasuresThe expansion from 40 KLPD to 100 KLPD & installation of 3.5 MW co-generationpower plant will take place within the existing plant premises.During construction, the activities related to land de-weeding, leveling of site andconstruction of building structures and installation of machineries and equipmentwill lead to emission of particulate matter. Construction activities during this stagewill temporarily alter the environment of the nearby area due to movement of heavymachineries and vehicles.




4.3.1 Impact on Topography and Land Use & Mitigation MeasuresTopography of the site is flat. Some level of cutting and filling will need to be doneto maintain an even topography within the plant area. There will be loss of top soildue to leveling of land and cleaning and grubbing of new alignment. Soilcontamination can occur due to improper disposal activities of construction debris.There will be change in soil profile on the land exposed to construction work.The expansion activity will result in development of industrial infrastructure andpositive impact on economy of the area.Mitigation measures Proper disposal of debris will be maintained so that top soil is not contaminated

at the construction place. The greenbelt and plantation will increase the aesthetic beauty and prevent soil

erosion.

4.3.2 Impact on Air Quality & Mitigation MeasuresThe main sources of dust emissions during the construction phase are the movementof equipment at site, leveling, grading, earthwork and foundation works. Exhaustemissions from vehicles and equipment to be deployed during the constructionphase is also likely to result in marginal increase in the levels of SO2, NOx and CO.The impact will be for short duration. This will be confined within the plant boundaryand is expected to be negligible outside the plant boundary. The impact will,however, be reversible, marginal and temporary in nature.Mitigation measures Construction equipment having PUC Certificate will be deployed during the

activity to restrict exhaust emission. Proper maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment will help in

controlling the gaseous emissions. Water sprinkling on roads and construction site will prevent fugitive dust.

4.3.3 Impact on Noise Environment & Mitigation MeasuresDuring construction phase, noise will be generated due to following activities/processes: Movement/ operation of transport and construction vehicles/ equipment. Transportation of equipment, materials and people. Other important activities involved in construction stage such as excavation,

earthmoving, compaction, concrete mixing, crane operation, steel erection,mechanical/electrical installation.

Piling work during laying down of foundation for infrastructure.




The noise generation during construction phase will be temporary and will be limitedto the plant site.The vehicles used for movement will be taken for preventive maintenance to reducenoise generation.

4.3.4 Impact on Water Quality & Mitigation MeasuresGroundwater facility is already provided in the premises as the plant is alreadyrunning and the infrastructure supports the water availability as well as discharge.Groundwater will be stored in RCC tank / overhead and used in civil construction,canteen, besides domestic use by construction workers.Construction workers will be brought from nearby villages.

Mitigation measures The wastewater will be taken to soak pit and septic tank. The treated wastewater will be recycled for civil construction and greenbelt

development / plantation purpose. Storm water drains will be made immediately after starting construction activity. The drains will be properly aligned in conformity with the site drainage pattern so

that the alteration is kept to the minimum and flooding or soil erosion does notoccur.

Sedimentation pits will be provided at appropriate location to trap the silt ladenrunoff water and prevent excessive silt from going outside.

The storm water drains will be diverted to a water reservoir to collect the runoff.This stored water will be utilized for civil construction purpose.

Thus, there will not be any discharge from the site which can have any impact on thewater quality.

4.3.5 Impact on Soil & Mitigation MeasuresDuring construction activity, the impact on soil will be limited to the construction siteonly. Impact on soil during construction would be mainly due to the left out ofconstruction material used.Mitigation measures Careful design, planning and good site management would minimize wastage of

materials such as concrete, mortars and cement grouts. Construction wastes will be segregated as much as possible at site itself to

increase the feasibility of recycling concrete and masonry as filling material andsteel pieces as saleable scrap.

Litter disposal and collection points will be established around the work sites.




Empty packaging materials, drums, glass, tin, paper, plastic, pet bottles, wood,thermocol and other packaging materials, etc. will be disposed through recyclers(locally called kabadis).

The construction spoils will be temporarily stored at designated dumpsite locatedinside the plant premises.

4.3.6 Impact on Socio-Economic EnvironmentThe social impact during the construction stage will be of beneficial nature. About150 people will get employment during the construction stage on daily averagebasis. Expansion & installation project will result in growth of the surrounding areasby increased direct and indirect employment opportunities inthe region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure. In additionto the opportunity of getting employment in construction work, the local populationwould also have employment opportunities in related activities like petty commercialestablishments, small contracts and supply of construction materials etc.Local people will be given preference for employment on the basis of their skill andexperience.Further, the project will also lead to the development of market, trade centers,activities etc.

4.4 Anticipated Impacts During Operation Phase & Proposed MitigationMeasuresThe process involved in the expansion of alcohol production capacity, has varyingimpacts on the different components of the environment. All these impacts will beconsidered for impact assessment and accordingly the mitigation measures will beadopted. The design basis for all process units will lay special emphasis on measuresto minimize the impact at source itself.The operations of proposed Distillery plant in general cause environmentaldegradation and if adequate control measures are not taken to prevent /mitigate theadverse environmental impacts, these operations may cause irreversible damage tothe ecosystem. The environmental parameters which are most likely to be influencedby project activities are:

Land Use; Soil; Topography and Climate; Air Quality; Drainage;




Water Resources and Quality Noise Levels; Ecology (Terrestrial and Aquatic); Land use Pattern; and Socio- EconomicsIdentification of impacts during operation phase is given in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2 Identification of Impacts during Operation Phase

Activity EnvironmentalAttribute

Cause Impact CharacteristicsNature Duration Reversibility Significance

Emissionsfrom various

unit processesand vehicular

traffic

Air Quality(PM, SO2,

NOx, CO, HC)

Unit operations,Vehicle

Operation andfuel

Combustion

NegligibleNegative

LongTerm Reversible

Low as ambient andstack

monitoring ,ESP as APCS, Vehiclemaintenance will be

performed.

Noiselevels

Noisegeneration frommachinery and

Vehicles

MinorNegative

ShortTerm Reversible

Low, due to noiseprotection measures,

periodical vehiclemaintenance

Solid WasteDisposal

Land andSoil

Generation ofSolid Waste

MinorNegative

ShortTerm Reversible

Low, propercollection and

Disposal

WastewaterDischarge

WaterQuality

Generation ofWastewater

MinorNegative

ShortTerm Reversible CPU will be

provided

DG SetAir Quality Exhaust

EmissionsMinor

NegativeShortTerm Reversible Low, DG Set is

only a standbyNoiseLevels

NoiseGeneration

MinorNegative

ShortTerm Reversible Low due to Noise

Protection measures

Green BeltDevelopment Ecology Planting of

Trees Positive LongTerm Reversible High Positive

Impact

Socio-Economic

Employment

Generation

Direct andIndirect

employmentPositive Long term Irreversible

High, newopportunities ofincome for many

families

Quality ofLife

In flow of fundsin the region/nation Positive Long

Term IrreversibleHigh, the project

will generateemployment




4.3.1 Impact on Land useThe land use pattern of the proposed Distillery project is under industrial category.Total plant area is 22.0 acres and expansion & installation will be done within theexisting plant premises, thus, no additional land is required for the same. Therefore,no change in existing land use pattern within the core zone is envisaged. At present,plantation is developed in approx. 33% of the total land area and the same will bemaintained in future.Besides, no adverse impact on the surrounding land is anticipated. It will be ensuredthat there would not be any effluent discharge from the plant during operation andmanagement will adopt and practice best measures to prevent release of pollutantsoutside the plant premises.

4.3.2 Impact on SoilThere will be minimum impact on soil due to the generation of solid waste. Ash willbe generated from the slop fired Boiler of Distillery Plant. The Generated Fly ash willbe used in manufacturing of manure.Fermenter Sludge will be used as manure.Further the proposed greenbelt program with diversified species not only increasesthe biomass, soil fertility, productivity but also works as pollution sink and control ofsoil erosion. Hence, the likely impact on the soil characteristics will be insignificant.Solid and hazardous wastes, if not disposed as per the standards can cause soilpollution and harm to flora and fauna at the regional to local level. As it can result infugitive emissions in the ambient environment. Yeast sludge will result in odorproblems in the surrounding area. Used oil and grease when disposed of incorrectlyit can harm the land, waterways, underground reservoirs and the marineenvironment. It takes only one litre of oil to contaminate one million litres of water.Oil stored is also a potential fire hazard.Mitigation measures Ash from the boiler will be used as manure. Yeast sludge is being / will be used as manure. Used oil& grease generated from plant machinery/gear boxes as hazardous waste

are being / will be provided out to the CPCB authorized recycler.

4.3.3 Impact on Solid WasteNo hazardous Solid waste will be generated either in the process or pollution controlfacilities. There is only Fly ash generated from the CPP of Distillery plant. All the Flyash collected in Air Pollution Control Equipment (APCEs) and Boiler will be disposedoff in environmental friendly manner in owned Ash pond area and will be used in




manufacturing of manure. Fermenter sludge will be utilized as manure in agriculture.Hence; the likely impact on the soil characteristics due to plant operation will beinsignificant.

4.3.4 Topography and ClimateThe project site will be located on a flat terrain. Proposed site is already developingas it is present in adjacent sugar factory premises. This will not cause any significanttopographical changes in the area. Moreover about 33 % of area is covered underplantation which is being developed.Similarly, micro or macro climatic changes including thermal imbalances are notenvisaged since the maximum flue gas temperature will be about 155°C. It can beconcluded the proposed project as a whole is not likely to have any adverse impacton the topography and climate during its operation.

4.3.5 Impact on Air QualityParticulate matter is the primary pollutant emitted from the Distillery unit with CPP.Because of the raw material used, main operation in the Distillery plant has thepotential to produce particulate matter is combustion of Fuel (Bagasse/slop) in theboiler. Exhaust from the Stack is the largest source of particulate matter emission inthe Distillery Plant. The second largest sources are the Fly ash handling system in theCPP of Distillery plant. Few other potential fugitive emission points, called transferpoints, are at the end of all material-conveying devices. The Bagasse/slop will be used as fuel in the boiler to produce steam for operation

of plant and 3.5 MW power plant. During transportation of raw material finished product there will be generation of

dust emission from the road. DG set without proper stack height will cause air pollution.

Mitigation MeasuresTo control the emission from attached to the boiler will be designed as under: Stack Height -60.0 m Stack Diameter – 2.0 mIn addition to above and to control the emission level the ESP will be installed. To control the dust emission from transfer of truck/tanker/vehicle from raw

material and products the roads will be asphalted Water sprinkling will be done on the road.




The ambient air monitoring will be carried out regularly in the work zone andsurrounding areas, which shows that ambient air levels of the contaminants, are wellbelow the stipulated norms.Around 33% area will be developed as green belt around the periphery and withinpremises will be developed which will help in attenuating the pollutants emitted bythe plant.Analysis: By adopting these mitigation measures, the ambient air quality will comedown within permissible limits.Besides this, odour is also a problem in the project due to typical odour compounds: Better housekeeping by regular steaming of all fermentation equipment; Use of efficient bio-cides to control bacterial contamination; Control of temperature during fermentation to avoid in-activation / killing of

yeast; Air Treatment Technology will manage aerial emission prior to discharge to the

atmosphere via a stack. The stack will be designed with sufficient height (60.0 m)to aid dispersion to the point where emissions will not impact on any receptors.

Prediction of impacts on air environment by proposed Distillery plant duringoperation phase has been carried out by using AERMOD 8.2 Flat terrain dispersionmodel based on a steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for pointsources for short-term and developed by United States Environmental ProtectionAgency [USEPA].

4.3.5.1 Introduction: AERMODAir Emission Dispersion modelling uses mathematical formulations to characterizethe atmospheric processes that disperse a pollutant emitted by a source. Based onemissions and meteorological inputs, a dispersion model can be used to predictconcentrations at selected downwind receptor locations. These air quality models areused to determine compliance with National and international Ambient Air QualityStandards.

It orders to estimate the pollutant concentration from a point source emission,USEPA AERMOD view 8.2 model have been used. AERMOD view is a Gaussian plumemodel that incorporates source-related factors, meteorological factors, receptors,terrain and building downwash factors to estimate pollutant concentration fromcontinuous point source emission. The following report describes the prediction ofemission of PM & SOx from the Slop Fired Boiler and its impact on ambient airquality within 10.0 Km radius.




MethodologyAbout AERMOD ViewAERMOD View is a complete and powerful air dispersion modelling package thatseamlessly incorporates the popular U.S. EPA models, AERMOD, ISCST3, and ISC-PRIME into one interface without any modifications to the model. These models areused extensively to assess pollution concentration and deposition from a wide varietyof sources.FeaturesCreate impressive presentations of the model results with the easy and intuitivegraphical interface of AERMOD View. We can customize the project using displayoptions such as transparent contour shading, annotation tools, various font options,and specify compass directions.Specify model objects such as sources, receptors and buildings graphically.Automatically eliminate receptors within the facility property line.Import base maps in a variety of formats for easy visualization and sourceidentification.Use the major digital elevation terrain formats - USGS DEM, UK DTM, UK NTF, XYZFiles, CDED 1-degree, AutoCAD DXF.Interpret the effects of topography by displaying the model results with 3D terrainusing the powerful 3D visualization built right into the interface.Complete building downwash analysis effectively and quickly using the necessarytools that AERMOD View provides.Prepare meteorological data quickly and accurately using AERMET view by the stepby-step meteorological pre-processing interface.Take advantage of AERMOD View is integrated post-processing with automaticcontouring of results, automatic gridding, blanking, shaded contour plotting andposting of results.The objective of dispersion modeling is to predict the ground level concentrationduring the operation of proposed plant and its impact on ambient air quality of thearea. The impact on air quality due to emissions from single source or group ofsources is evaluated by use of mathematical models. When air pollutants are emittedinto the atmosphere, they are immediately diffused into surrounding atmosphere,transported and diluted due to winds. The air quality models are designed tosimulate these processes mathematically and to relate emissions of primarypollutants to the resulting downwind air quality. The inputs include emissions,meteorology and surrounding topographic details to predict the impacts ofconservative pollutants. The impacts of air pollutants were predicted using Gaussian




air dispersion model, which is selected on the basis of existence of multiple pointsources within the industrial complex and the plain terrain at the project site.The Gaussian air dispersion model has been developed to simulate the effect ofemissions from point sources on air quality. Gaussian model is extensively used forpredicting the Ground Level Concentrations (GLCs) of conservative pollutants frompoint, area and volume sources. The impacts of primary air pollutants are predictedusing this air quality model keeping in view the plain terrain at the project site. Themicrometeorological data monitored at project site during study period have beenused in this model. The Gaussian model provides estimates of pollutantconcentrations at various receptor locations. It is, an hour-by-hour steady state.Gaussian model which takes into account the following: Terrain adjustments Stack-tip downwash Gradual plume rise Buoyancy-induced dispersion, and Complex terrain treatment and consideration of partial reflection Plume reflection off elevated terrain Building down washPartial penetration of elevated inversions is accounted for hourly source emissionrates, exit velocity and stack gas temperature. Gaussian air dispersion models wereused to estimate the ambient air quality levels at different monitoring stations due tostack emissions. Only two stability conditions based on the meteorology aspectswere used to calculate the theoretical maximum ground level concentration.Comparing the actual data and data generated from mathematical modeling, ithighlights that the stability condition E & A, B were predominant in the region.Using the estimated stack emission data and wind speed directions, a mathematicalmodel was prepared to establish the ground level concentration in the region.

The dispersion modeling was conducted to appraise environmental impactassessment (EIA) for the proposed distillery unit. In the study, the PM & SO2emissions for the slop fired boiler through stack was modeled to obtain maximumpossible concentration. This model was also tested in case of area source andshowed good correlation with the measured data under site specific condition.

Information required for the model includes:a) Pollutant emission rateb) Stack exhaust exist temperaturec) Stack exhaust exist velocity flow




d) Stack diametere) Meteorological dataAll the required information was obtained from manufacturer specification. Dischargeconcentration was estimated at 500m increments from the plant up to 5 km radius.

Gaussian Plume ModelThe AERMOD version 8.2 model is based on a numerical integration over the area inthe upwind and cross wind directions of Gaussian plume formula.This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line, Volume sources (& other forms of areasources) simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of thepollutant can be predicted.The Gaussian model assumes that the air pollutant dispersion “PLUME SPREAD” hasa Gaussian distribution, meaning that the pollutant distribution has a normalprobability distribution in both horizontal and vertical planes.The standard deviation of the plume concentration distribution in horizontal(crosswind) is denoted by sigma y and the corresponding concentration distributionin the vertical is denoted by sigma z, these are frequently referred as dispersioncoefficients. The value for the diffusion coefficients are normally determined basedon the stability of the atmosphere. In order to have a usable system the atmosphericstability classes have been divided into 6 stability classes.

Pasquill atmospheric stability classes –the most commonly used method ofcategorizing the amount of atmospheric turbulence present was the methoddeveloped by Pasquill in 1961. He categorized the atmospheric turbulence intosix stability classes named A, B, C, D, E and F with class A being the most unstable ormost turbulent class, and class F the most stable or least turbulent class.

Atmospheric stability is defined in terms of the tendency of a parcel of air to moveupward or downward after it has been displaced vertically by a small amount.In the present case, “Pasquill Gifford Stability Classification” divided atmospherestability in to six classes as given in Table 4.3

Table 4.3: classes

A Extremely Unstable B Moderately Unstable

C Slightly Unstable D Neutral

E Slightly Stable F Moderately Stable




Extrapolation of Wind SpeedWind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below.Ustack = U10(Stack height/10)pWhere U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law coefficient(0.07,0.07, 0.10, 0.15, 0.35 and 0.55 for stability classes A,B,C,D,E and F respectively) asper Irwin for rural areas (USEPA, 1987).

Dispersion ParametersDispersion parameters ay and az for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are usedas the plant is located on a flat terrain in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersioncoefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from emission sources for differentatmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB - PROBES/70/1997-98).

Rural ConditionsStability Class ay aaz

A 0.22x(l+0.0001x)'-5 0.20XB o.i6x(i+o.oooix)'5 0.12XC 0.11x(l+0.0001x)'5 0.08x(i+0.0002x)'-5D 0.08x(l+0.0001x)-5 0.06(1+0.0015X)-'5E o.o6x(i+o.oooix)-5 0.03x(i+0.0003x)'-1F 0.04x(i+0.000ix)'-5 o.i6x(i+o.ooo3x)'-1

Modeling AssumptionsThe “Gaussian Dispersion Model” version formed the basic frame work of thecomputer model used for the computations of concentration of pollutants atground level. The model selected has the following assumptions:(i) Steady State ConditionIdeal gas, continuous uniform emission rate, homogenous horizontal wind field,representative wind velocity, no directional wind shear in the vertical, infinite plume,no plume history and normal distribution of eddy turbulences.(ii) Plume Rise Dominated by BuoyancyAs the stack gas temperature shall always be more than the ambient airtemperature, the plume rise shall be dominated by Buoyancy.(iii) Pollutants CharacteristicsThe pollutant emitted are stable gases or aerosol which remains suspended in theair and particulates in the turbulent movement of the atmosphere and none of the




material is removed as the plume advances and diffuses down wind and there iscomplete reflection at the ground.(iv) Gaussian DistributionThe pollutant material within the plume takes on a Gaussian distribution in boththe horizontal cross wind and vertical directions described by empirical dispersionparameters Y and Z.(v) All calculations have been made with an hourly time step.(vi) It has been assumed that the pollutant do not undergo any physicochemicaltransformations.(vii) Wind at Stack level Wind speed measured at 10m height was extrapolatedand using Irwin’s scaling law to determine wind at stack level.(viii) Wash out by rain has not been considered.(ix) Gravitational settling of pollutants has not been considered.(x) No calculations have been made for calm winds (speed < 0.5 m/ sec).(xi) Reflection factor from any surface has not been considered.(xii) Worst meteorological conditions have been considered so as to obtainmaximum concentration at the receptor.(xiii) The concentration has not been computed under inversion fumigationconditions.Effective Stack Height & Plume RiseThe effective stack height (He) is given by He = Hs + H, where Hs is theactual physical stack height above the ground level and H is the plume rise due tothermal and momentum factors and is an extremely important factoraffecting the compound concentration. In the present study the Briggs Plume Riseequations has been used.

Dispersion CoefficientAs recommended by US-EPA, Pasquill-Gifford Dispersion Parameter for the ruraltopography has been used to determine the values of horizontal and verticaldispersion coefficient i.e. Y and Z.Mixing HeightAs site specific mixing heights were not available, mixing heights based on CPCBpublication, “SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOURLY MIXING DEPTH OVERINDIAN REGION”, PROBES/88/2002-03 has been considered for IndustrialSource Complex dispersion model to establish the worst case scenario.




Mixing Depth Considered for Dispersion ModelingStability Class Mixing Height, m.

A 2000B & C 1500

D 200E & F 100

4.3.5.2 Model Data Aermod 8.2: Impact PredictionEmission and Stack DetailsThe main pollutant from the proposed Distillery plant based on boiler will beparticulate matter form the stacks. The pollutants are dispersed adequately byproviding suitable stack height of 60.0 meters as per norms. The Particulate Matter10 emission in Distillery plant will be restricted below 150 mg/Nm3. The details ofexpected stack emission from the proposed Distillery plant are given in Table – 4.4.




Table – 4.4 Stack emission Details for PM10

Sr. no Parameter Details1 Stack attach to Boiler through ESP2 Height of Stack 60.0 meters3 Diameter at the top of

Stack2.0 meters

4 Temperature 110°C5 Flue gas Exit velocity 7.9 m/s6 Volumetric Emission 17.20 Nm3/s7 Rate of Emissiona PM10 Total Particulate emission from

slop fired boiler:emission from bagasse +emission from spent wash= 0.0365 + 0.322= 0.358 g/s

b SO2 Total SO2 from slop fired boiler:emission from bagasse +emission from spent wash=2.54 g/s +27.6 g/s= 30.14 g/s

Emission rate calculation for 30 TPH Slop fired BoilerEmission rate for SO2 : The emission rate for SO2 from spent washFeeding rate of Spent Wash = 8.30 TPH (200 TPD)Assuming 0.6% of Sulphur content in Spent Wash8.3 x 0.6% = 0.0498SO2 generation = 0.0498 TPH0.0498 x 2 (32 gram sulphur generates 64 gram of SO2)0.0996 TPHConverting TPH into gram/second(0.0996 x 1000 x 1000) / 3600=27.6 gm/sec The emission rate for SO2 from bagasseBoiler feeding rate during season operation will be 9.16 TPHAssuming 0.05% of sulphur content in bagasse9.16 x 0.05% = 0.00458SO2 generation = 0.00458 x 2 (32 gram sulphur generates 64 gram of SO2)= 0.00916 TPH




Converting TPH into gram/second(0.00916 x 1000 x 1000) / 3600= 2.54 gm/sec

Total SO2 from slop fired boiler:=SO2 emission from bagasse + SO2 emission from spent wash=2.54 g/s +27.6 g/s = 30.14 g/s

The emission rate of Particulate Matter (PM) The emission rate for PM from bagasseFeeding rate of bagasse = 9.16 TPH (220 TPD)Assuming 2% ash content in bagasse, total Ash generated = 0.02 x 9.16= 0.1832 TPHFurther assuming fly ash: bottom ash to be 70:30 (and ESP as APCS)PM10 emission rate = (0.1832 x 0.7 x 0.1 /100) = 0.000128 TPH= (0.000128 x 1000 x 1000) / 3600= 0.0356 g/sec.

The emission rate for PM from Spent-washFeeding rate of spent wash = 8.3 TPH (200TPD)Assuming 20 % ash content in Spent wash, total Ash generated = 1.66 TPHFurther assuming fly ash: bottom ash to be 70:30 (and ESP as APCS)PM emission rate = (1.66x 0.7 x 0.1 /100) = 0.00011162TPH= (0.0001162 x 1000 x 1000) / 3600=0.3227 g/sec

Total Particulate emission from slop fired boiler:=PM emission from bagasse + PM emission from spent wash= 0.0356 + 0.3227 = 0.358 g/sSimulation Model for Prediction using AERMOD View 8.2Post Project Scenario:Predicted maximum ground level concentrations considering micro meteorologicaldata of winter season (study period) superimposed on the maximum baselineconcentrations obtained during the study period to estimate the post projectscenario, which would prevail at the post operational phase.




Presentation of Results:Model simulations have been carried out for winter season. For the short-termsimulations, the concentrations were estimated around 1200 receptor points chosento obtain an optimum description of variation in concentration over the site in 10 -km radius covering 12 directions.

Table-4.5 Short Term Incremental Modeling Results:

Pollutant IncrementalLevels (µg/m3) Distance (km) Direction

SO2 5.68 0.19 North EastPM10 1.40 0.91 East

Resultant Concentrations (24 Hourly, short term) of SO2 due to incremental GLCs forwinter season

Table – 4.6.: Cumulative Predicted Ground Level Concentration in Worst CaseScenario for SO2:

S. No. AAQLocation

Baseline(µg/m3)

98th

Percentile

Incremental(µg/m3)

Resultant(µg/m3)

Distance(km) w.r.t

PointSource

Distance(km)w.r.tPoint

SourceSO2 SO2 SO2

1Haidarpur(Abdulpur

Mana)20.6 2.40 23.0 South 0.91

2 Mughalpura 22.1 3.52 25.62 North 1.54

3Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

sansar)18.8 0.40 19.2 South East 2.44

4 Nasiri 19.6 1.42 21.02 North West 3.03

5 RajdevNagali 22.6 3.32 25.92 South East 3.48

6 FaridpurBhogi 17.1 1.24 18.34 West 4.36

7 ShahpurSahsu 20.6 1.80 22.40 East 3.04

8 Project Site 23.6 5.68 29.28 - -




Resultant Concentrations (24 Hourly, short term) of PM 1 0 due to IncrementalGLCs for winter season.Table – 4.6.1: Cumulative Predicted Ground Level Concentration in Worst CaseScenario for PM10:

S. No. AAQLocation

Baseline(µg/m3)

98thPercentile

Incremental(µg/m3)

Resultant(µg/m3)

Directionw.r.t Point

Source

Distance(km) w.r.t

PointSource

PM10 PM10 PM10

1Haidarpur(Abdulpur

Mana)84.6 0.12 84.72 South 0.91

2 Mughalpura 68.40 0.33 68.73 North 1.54

3Dhaukalpur(Fareedpur

sansar)69.85 0.64 70.49 South East 2.44

4 Nasiri 70.35 0.30 70.65 NorthWest 3.03

5 RajdevNagali 86.7 0.42 87.12 South East 3.48

6 FaridpurBhogi 76.4 0.00 76.4 West 4.36

7 ShahpurSahsu 84.4 0.14 84.54 East 3.04

8 Project Site 88.25 1.40 89.65 - -

Note: According to MoEF air quality standards (as per the notification dated 16thNovember 2009 for industrial, residential & rural areas) 24 hourly, 8 hourly or 1hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the time in ayear; 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days ofmonitoring. Therefore the 98% values are considered for estimation of theincremental concentration. The above table indicates that the cumulative resultantambient air quality after proposed project operation will be within the ambient airquality limits specified by MoEF as per the notification dated 16th November 2009for industrial, residential & rural areas.




Periodic Incremental Modeling Results:The predicted incremental ground levels concentrations for PM and SO2 for a periodare given in Table-4.7.

Table-4.7 Periodic Incremental Modeling Results:Pollutant Incremental Levels

(µg/m3)Distance (m) Direction

PM10 0.843 665 EastSO2 2.80 520 South East

Resultant Concentrations The maximum cumulative incremental GLCs due to the proposed distillery Plant

for PM10 are superimposed on the maximum baseline PM10 concentrationsrecorded during the study period in the downwind direction to arrive at the likelyresultant concentrations during the same period after implementation of theproposed project.

Likewise, the maximum cumulative incremental GLCs due to the proposeddistillery Plant for SO2 are superimposed on the maximum baseline SO2concentrations recorded during the study period in the downwind direction toarrive at the likely resultant concentrations during the same period afterimplementation of the proposed project.

The cumulative concentrations (maximum baseline concentration + predictedincremental rise in concentration) of PM10 and SO2 are shown in table 4.8 below:

Pollutant

MaximumBaseline

concentrationin the study

area(µg/m3)

Maximumpredicted

Incrementalrise in the

concentrationdue to

proposedproject

(µg/m3)

Direction

Concentration (µg/m3)

Net Resultantconcentration

NAAQsLimit

PM10 88.25 1.40 East 89.65 100*

SO2 23.6 5.68 North East 29.28 80*

# As per NAAQS 2009




The net resultant concentration of SO2 and PM10 during operation of the proposedproject are well within the Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards(NAAQS) stipulated by MOEF vide notification dated 16.11.2009. Hence, there will notbe any adverse impact on the air environment due to the proposed project.The isoplepths of the study area are given in figure no. 4.1 A to 4.1D




Figure- 4.1(a) Short Term (24 hrs) Incremental GLC concentration of SO2




Figure- 4.1(b) Periodic Incremental GLC concentration of SO2




Figure- 4.1(c) Short Term 24hr Incremental GLC concentration of PM




Figure- 4.1(D) Periodic Incremental GLC concentration of PM




4.3.5.3 Mitigation Measures for Air Quality:As already indicated the ground level concentration of PM10, is well within limits, andin addition to the above following measures are proposed to mitigate negativeimpact of operation phase of the project on the surrounding air environment: Sufficient Stack height of 60 m will be provided to control emission from

incineration boiler will be within the permissible limits. Stack height calculationBased on S content in Slop/Bagasse ,

Preparation of paved internal movement roads will be taken up at the initialstage of civil construction work.

To the control the Air emissions from incinerator boiler high efficiency ESP willbe installed to reduce the Particulate emission from the stack within thepermissible limit.

Stacks will have stack monitoring facility (SMF) consisting of sampling port-hole,platform and access ladder.

Adequate spares of critical components of dust collection systems will be keptto ensure trouble - free operations and continuous compliance to emissionnorms.

It will be ensured that the vehicle must have valid PUC Certificate It will be ensured that vehicles are not overloaded during transportation. Dust suppression on haul roads will be done at regular intervals. Boiler ash will be transferred in closed conveyors to the end users to avoid any

spillage. A comprehensive plan for fugitive emission control based on CPCB guidelines

will be followed. Transport vehicles will be properly maintained to reduce air emissions. Vehicles will be periodically checked for pollutant emissions against stipulated

norms. RCC platforms should be constructed near truck/tanker parking yard to reduce

the fugitive dust due to vehicular movement. All construction workers will be provided appropriate PPEs like dust mask, ear

plug, helmet, safety belt etc. and made to wear them during working hours. Green belt development and Scientific Plantation in and around the plant and

township area especially around the possible sources of fugitive emissions toreduce dust and gaseous pollutants.




Mitigation measures regarding odour problems: Better housekeeping by regular steaming of all fermentation equipment. Proper spent wash management. Use of efficient bio-cides to control bacterial contamination. Control of temperature during fermentation to avoid in-activation / killing of

yeast. Regular use of bleaching powder in the drains to avoid generation of putrefying

microorganisms.

Impact due to off-Site Traffic on Air QualityThe proposed plant activities will involve transport of Bagasse, molasses near to andsolid Waste from the site. The transportation of raw materials will involve generationof additional traffic of about 10-12 trucks (, lorry, dumpers etc) per day in season.The traffic contribution to the highway from the proposed plant will be due to thetransportation of Cane to industry and Fly ash to nearby areas. As worst case 100%transportation by road has been considered for these materials. Compared to theexisting traffic on highway, the incremental traffic density due to the proposed plantwill be negligible. Hence, insignificant impact on the adequacy of the Highway isenvisaged.

Impacts Due To Fugitive EmissionsParticulate emission due to burning of fuel (i.e. bagasse) from proposed boiler;similarly transportation facilities will affect the surrounding will be controlled throughadequate dust suppression and/or extraction system so that the impact will benegligible.

Mitigation MeasureFugitive Emissions:The following measures will be adopted to control fugitive emissions: Dust suppression system by water sprinkler during operational activities Regular dust suppression with water sprinkler at transfer points; Control of fugitive emissions from the ash handling area will be mitigate through

frequently water sprinkling Green belt development and afforestation in the plant and surroundings of ash

handling area. Dust suppression/extraction system at fuel handling plant to control fugitive

emissions.




4.3.6 Impact on DrainageSome seasonal nallas, which flow in rainy season, are observed in the study area andno diversion of these nallas around the working areas is foreseen. No impact onsurface water drainage is envisaged.

4.3.6.1 Impact on Water ResourcesThe water will be sourced from the ground water through tube well for proposedexpansion project. As the area comes under “Safe” ground water level, hence noimpact is envisaged on the water resources of the area.

4.3.6.2 Impact on water QualityGeneral Water is essential for human, agriculture, industry and commercial use. Theindustrial activity shall have direct impact on the end users. The water environmentbroadly covers the following points for consideration of impact. Industrial operations, their effect on water quality and ground water potential of

study area. Identifying potential sources of pollutants focusing specifically zero discharge of

the wastewater.Impact of raw water usageThere is no waste water discharge in this process. Proposed plant is based on ZeroDischarge. Domestic Waste water will be treated in separate soak pit and septic tank.The main source of water supply for the industrial operations is bore well and site isunder safe area.

Mitigation Measures: The proposed Molasses based distillery would be based on “Zero Liquid

Discharge” (ZLD). Spent wash will be concentrated in MEE (Multiple Effect Evaporator), and then the

semisolid waste from MEE (Multiple Effect Evaporator) will be sent in speciallydesigned boiler for incineration.

Condensate will be treated in condensate polishing unit and will used as make-upwater in cooling tower.

Online effluent quality monitoring system will be installed at the outlet of theunit for measurement of the parameters flow, pH, COD, BOD & TSS etc. andtransmission done of online data wil l be done.

Hence there is no disposal of waste water in this process so no impact on waterquality of the area.




4.3.7 Impact Due To Solid / Hazardous WasteThe types of Hazardous/Solid waste are Ash and used/spent oil. Management systemfor all such types of wastes is discussed in this section. Main solid waste generationin this process will be ash which is rich in Potassium and Potash content hence will beuse as manure and use in filling of low laying area, manufacturing of Briquettes.Hence No impact of Solid Waste on the environment is identified.

4.3.7.1 Action Plan for Fly Ash UtilizationFly ash will be transported through covered dumper to Ash Pond where by the helpof waste water ash quenching shall be done to reduce the Fugitive emission andutilization plan will be as follows: Fly ashes from co generation plant have higher Potash and potassium content

hence will be used as manure & will be utilize for soil conditioning.

The waste oil/spent oil discarded after usage shall be collected in the drum andstored at predefined place earmarked for the same. The oil shall be sold to registeredrecyclers.

4.3.8 Prediction and Assessment of Impact on Noise EnvironmentThe industry is located in rural area away from major human settlement. Theadequate steps are proposed to control the noise. The upcoming Distillery Plant willnot result in any significant impact on noise environment. The minor increase invehicular transportation due to increase material handling will not generate anysignificant excessive noise. Hence, there shall not be any significant negative impacton noise environment of the study area.

Noise EnvironmentImpact on Ambient NoiseDuring the operation phase noise will be generated from noise generating sources.The principle source of noise from industry are from fans, centrifuge, turbine, steamtraps, steam vents etc.Exposure to excessive noise produces varying degree of damage to human hearingsystem which is initially reversible. Speech interference, sleep interferenceannoyance, mental fatigue and headache are few of the other effects which arecaused by the high level exposure of long duration noise. In certain circumstancesnoise can cause decreased electrical resistance in the skin and a reduction in gastricactivity. With increasing distance from the source the noise level decreases due to




wave divergence. Additional decrease also occurs due to atmospheric effects andinteraction with objects in the transmission paths.

Mitigation MeasuresThe ambient noise levels in the study area within permissible limits and will remainstipulated/prescribed limit even after commissioning of the proposed project.The noise levels stipulated by Central Pollution Control Board at any point of timewill not exceed the standards. The equipment will have inbuilt noise control devices.The measured noise level produced by any equipment will not exceed 85 dB(A) at a distance of 1.0-m from its boundary in any direction under any loadcondition. The noise produced in valves and piping associated with handlingcompressible and incompressible fluids will be attenuated to 75 dB(A) at a distanceof 1.0 m from the source by the use of low noise trims, baffle platesilencers/line silencers, acoustic lagging (insulation), thick-walled pipe work as andwhere necessary. The general mitigation measures for the attenuation of the noiseare given below: Noise level can be reduced by stopping leakages from various steam

lines, compressed air lines and other high pressure equipment By providing padding at various locations to avoid rattling due to vibration By adopting new technologies for control of noise in various units Encasement of noise generating equipment where otherwise noise cannot

be controlled Providing noise proof cabins to operators where remote control for operating

noise generating equipment is feasible. The air compressor, process air blower, pneumatic valves will be provided with

acoustic enclosure; In all the design/installation precautions are taken as specified by the

manufacturers with respect to noise control will be strictly adhered to; High noise generating sources will be insulated adequately by providing

suitable enclosures; Design and layout of building to minimize transmission of noise, segregation

of particular items of plant and to avoid reverberant areas; Use of lagging with attenuation properties on plant components / installation of

sound attenuation panels around the equipment

Other than the regular maintenance of the various equipment, earplugs/muffs are recommended for the personnel working close to the noisegenerating units;




All the openings like covers, partitions will be designed properly Inlet and outlet mufflers will be provided which are easy to design and construct. All rotating items will be well lubricated and provided with enclosures as far as

possible to reduce noise transmission. Extensive vibration monitoring system willbe provided to check and reduce vibrations. Vibration isolators will be providedto reduce vibration and noise wherever possible;

The insulation provided for prevention of loss of heat and personnel safety willalso act as noise reducers.

4.3.9 Impact on Ecology4.3.9.1 Impact on terrestrial EcologyThe impact on terrestrial ecology may occur due to emission of pollutants likeParticulate matter. The pollutant from the proposed Distillery plant based bagassewill be particulate matter majorly.

Presentation of Modeling ResultsThe impact of air pollution on vegetation due to the proposed Distillery plant basedon bagasse is identified and quantified by using air dispersion modeling. Thesimulations have been done to evaluate PM10 likely to be contributed by theproposed activities. The resultant Concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 for the studyperiod is within the limit as per National Ambient air Quality Standards. There is nothreatened and endangered species, hence no significant impact on Ecology.

Impact on Aquatic ecologySince the unit will be operating on zero discharge process, no adverse impact onaquatic ecology is envisaged. The plant drainage system will be suitably designedsuch that the storm water does not carry any pollutant.

Impact on Migratory Paths for Wild LifeAs per the Forest working plan, there are no forest area in nearby areas and nomigratory paths for major and minor wild life in the project site and the study area.The identified avi- Fauna, which were observed in the project site and in the studyarea, are local migrants only. Therefore, the proposed project operations are notlikely to have any adverse impact on the paths for avi-fauna.




4.3.10 Prediction of impact on Socio – EconomicImpacts of Employment Generation

The project will require about 80 personnel during operation of the plant. In additionto the above, about 100 nos. of contract labour will be required for carrying out theactivities of unloading of bagasse from tractor and truck and cleaning work.This project will also create many job opportunities for the local people. Local peoplewill be given preference whenever found suitable for the entire job in the plant. Theemployment of people will be both on permanent as well as on contract basis.Impacts on Infrastructure DevelopmentThe availability of social infrastructure depends to a large extent on theindustrialization of the area. The establishment of the plant based on the bagassewould aid in the overall social and economic development of the region.Apart from the jobs, the M/s MPPL-Distillery Unit will provide medical andeducation facilities to the employees, which can also be availed by the people aroundthe plant. There will be significant growth in the infrastructure of the area. Thecompany is also dedicated towards community development by organizingimmunization programs and medical camps, mobile dispensary etc.

Economic Multiplier Effects of the ProjectThe proposed project would act as a nucleus to trigger an era of industrialization inthe area by way of: The industrial activity of the proposed plant coupled with its ancillary industries

would contribute to overall regional development. The realization of the project will result into direct revenue accruals to both state

and central exchequer in term of power tariff, taxes, duties, royalties as also directand indirect employment besides increased industrial activities in and around theregion.

4.3.11 Impact on Human HealthThere is no significant impact on Human health due to the proposed project.Particulate matter like PM10, PM2.5 and SO2 will be under the permissible limit. HenceNo Significant impact identified.

4.3.12 Environmental Impact Analysis:In this section, area of our focus will be environmental impact analysis. While thequantitative assessment has been already discussed in above subsections, thequalitative analysis is presented below “The environmental consequences along with




their present status, direction of change and the probable final condition ispresented in matrix format.

Abbreviations:A- Major Positive ImpactB- Minor Positive ImpactC- Major negative impactD- Minor negative impactE- Impact exists, its magnitude or direction cannot be determined atpresent.F- No Impact

4.10 Project Elements: Site preparation; Construction and Erection PhaseAlteredelement Impact Initial

conditionDirectionof change

Possiblefinalcondition

Mitigative measures/Remark

A) Air Environment

Dust D Low MarginalIncrease Low

Temporary impact. During theconstruction activity, civil work mayenhance the dusting in addition totransportation activities. It will becurbed by water sprinkling and islimited within project site.

B) Water environment

1 Groundwater table F Low No

Change LowIndustry will use the ground water. Noimpacts to be observed on existingground water scenario

2 Quality F Good Nochange Good

As there is no discharge of wastewater;there shall not be any impact onground water quality. The soak-pit shallbe provided for labour colony duringconstruction activity.

C) Ecological Environment

1 Openspace F Good Decrease Good

The industry will use Land forconstruction activities in existing sugarunit.

2 GrazingLand F Fair No

change Fair The land being used is un-irrigatedland not used for grazing

3 Vegetation F Fair Nochange Fair

The land is being used for industrialpurposes. No vegetation to be clearedoutside premises.




4.11 Project Elements: Operation PhaseAltered element Impact Initial

conditionDirectionof change

Possible finalcondition

Potential correctivemeasures/Remark

A) Air Environment

a. ParticulateMatter D Fair Insignificant

increase Fair

The flue gases will bedischarged through the stacksof adequate height. Full-proofair pollution control systeminstalled at appropriatepoints of discharge. Duecare will be taken for theconcentrations remaining inthe prescribed norms.

b. GaseousEmission F Low Insignificant

contribution Low

The system will based onbagasse/slop hence there isinsignificant emission ofSulphur Dioxide and NitrogenOxides and ESP is provided asAPCS.

c. Dusting F Low No Change Low

Tarred roads are providedwithin the industrial premises.Water is Sprinkled at regularintervals

B) Water Environment

a. WaterRequirement

1. Ground watertable F Low No change Low

The Industry proposes to usethe Water from Ground. Areafalls in safe zone. AdequateArtificial recharge to groundwater is proposed.

2. Quality ofintake water E Good No change Good

Ground water will be usedwhich is well within thestandards as per resultsobtained. No possibilities ofany wastewater leaching toground water as a result ofthe industrial operations.




b. Disposal ofsewage

Quantity D Good Marginalincrease

Good(ZeroDischarge)

Industrial Waste water istreated by MEE followed ByCPU.The sewage is disposed offthrough soak pit/septic tank.

Altered element Impact Initialcondition

Directionof change

Possible finalcondition

Potential correctivemeasures/Remark

C) Land

a. Disposal of Ash DFly Ashgeneration atoperation

Increase FairThe Fly Ash will be used forland filling as manure

b. Percolation/Seepage F None No change None

The treated wastewater fromplant shall be recycled inprocess. Hence, no leaching.

D) Ecological Environment

a. Vegetation F Fair No change FairThe activity of the industry shallnot create any impact onvegetation & floral/faunalelements of the study area.In-house green will bedeveloped, comprises ofvarious plants.

b Flora/fauna F Fair No change Fair

E) Socio Economic Environment

a. Per Capita Income A Low Increase FairThe industry will createdirect/indirect employmentdue to upcoming project.

b. Population per Sq.Km. F Low No change Low The industry shall employ 130

personnel for the plant

c. Transportationfacilities B Good Increase Good

Transportation andcommunication facilities arevery well developed in thestudy area. No alteration dueto upcoming activity.




4.4 SummaryThe construction and operational phase of the proposed project comprises variousactivities each of which will have an impact on some or other environmentalparameters.

Construction Phase:This phase involves the activities like erection of civil structures, movement/ removalof old construction, erection of new equipment and machinery, green beltdevelopment etc. Air, Noise and Land are likely to be effected by theseactivities, although Aesthetics and Socio-economic factors are also identified. Butthe impacts will be marginal and for short term only. The green belt developmentwill have positive impacts. The impact on land use will be long term and permanentbut will be on a smaller scale. Construction of plant will lead to permanent change inland use pattern at the site as a direct impact. The excavation material should bedumped in low lying areas so as to reduce visual impact. Impacts of constructionactivities on air quality are cause for concern mainly in the dry months due todust particles generated from leveling, grading, earthworks, and other constructionrelated activities.Effluents from the construction area mainly contain suspended solids while thesanitary waste from the labour colonies contains suspended matter. Adequatearrangements for proper drainage and disposal of wastewater and routing of theeffluents from construction area through sedimentation basins and provision ofproper sanitary facilities with treatment will eliminate these problems of waterpollution. Moreover, these impacts will be temporary in nature. The major sources ofnoise during the construction phase are vehicular traffic, construction equipment likedozers, scrapers, concrete mixers, cranes, generators, pumps, compressors, rock drills,pneumatic tools, vibrators etc. The operation of these equipments will generate noiseranging between 70-90 dB (A). Mandatory use of personal protective equipment likeear plugs will be ensured to mitigate any significant impact of such equipment onpersonnel operating the machinery. During construction phase of the proposedproject, labors will be required and this requirement will meet from surrounding area.Hence, positive impact will be on Socio economic environment.




Operation PhaseThis phase of the project is important because it generates long-term impacts as theproduction starts. The primary impacts causing likely deterioration will be in Air,Water, Noise and Land / Soil due to the gaseous emissions, vehicular movement, anddischarge of liquid effluent. During transportation of raw material finished productthere will be generation of dust emission from the road. In order to control theemission level of within permissible limits, the ESP will be installed which will be bringdown the emission level within permissible limit of 150 mg/Nm3. Total except for themajor and most harmful effluent (spent wash) from the analyzer column andfermenter sludge, other effluents are quite small and do not need any specifictreatment. Spent wash will be concentrated in MEE (Multiple Effect Evaporator), andthen the semisolid waste from MEE (Multiple Effect Evaporator) will be sent inspecially designed boiler for incineration. The predicted resultant noise levels foundnear plant boundary vary between 50.18 to 50.20 dB (A), which is dependent on thebaseline noise level and the predicted incremental noise level. Noise level can bereduced by stopping leakages from various steam lines, compressed air lines andother high pressure equipment. There is no discharge of waste water onto land.The solid wastes will be segregated according to their properties, packed,transported and stored in a separate impervious storage area demarcated for them.The proposed project will generate the employment to local people.It has been concluded that the proposed project has no major adverse impact onsurrounding environment




CHAPTER -VANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)

5.1 GeneralA comparison of alternatives helps to determine the best method of achieving theproject objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the mostenvironment friendly and cost effective options.

5.2 Analysis of Alternative SiteSince, the expansion project proposed by M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limitedat village Firozpur Hafiz, Tehsil Bijnor, District Bijnor, and Uttar Pradesh will be donewithin the existing plant premises; hence, no alternative site has been considered forthe same. The site for the existing plant was finalized considering the ideal locationfor the industries. Following factors were considered while selecting the site:- Suitable source of raw material from local vendors. Nearness to SH-12 makes it easier to transport materials & final product to

market. Availability of existing facilities like storage, infrastructure, transportation,

administration etc. No eco-sensitive area such as National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary / Biosphere

Reserves/Tiger reserves /Elephant Corridors within 10 Km. radius of Plant site. The company have own co-generation power plant of 1.0 MW and going to

expend it 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW. Based on the above the site was selected for establishment of distillery plant. The

site is in accordance with the MoEF & CC guidelines also. Hence no alternativesites are considered.

5.3 Analysis of Alternative TechnologyThe technology to be used by M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited formanufacturing of alcohol is one of the best and proven technologies. The wholeprocess will be based on proven technology i.e. Multi Pressure Distillation by multieffect Evaporation and slop fired boiler.The project is being/will be based on “Zero Effluent Discharge”.




5.4 ConclusionNo necessity for the alternative analysis of the site & technology was observed as theproposed expansion & installation activity will be within the existing plant site whichis best suitable.




CHAPTER–VIENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 IntroductionPost Project Monitoring is considered an essential part to check the impact of anyproject activity and compliance to conditions of environmental clearance andconsent to operate. Hence, monitoring of various environmental parameters will becarried out on a regular basis to ascertain the following: State of pollution within the plant site and in its vicinity. Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution. Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site. To assess environmental impacts.Monitoring is being will be carried out at the site as per the norms of CPCB.Environmental Monitoring Program will be conducted for various environmentalcomponents as per the conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letterissued by MoEF & CC, New Delhi and Consent to Operate issued by UPPCB.Compliance report for conditions stipulated in Consent to operate is being / will besubmitted to UPPCB on regular basis. Six monthly compliance reports will besubmitted on regular basis to MoEF & CC, New Delhi by 1st of June and 1st ofDecember.Various environmental components and pollution sources, which are being/will bemonitored under environmental monitoring program are stack emission, ambient airquality, water quality and noise levels. Details of the Environmental Monitoringprogram, which is being/will be undertaken for various environmental components isdetailed below.

6.2 Formation Of Environment Management Cell (EMC)In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regularmonitoring of various environmental components is necessary. M/s MohitPetrochemicals Private Limited has a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell(EMC) for environmental monitoring and management. The EMC team takes care ofpollution monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures.A group of qualified and efficient engineers and officers with technicians have beendeputed for maintenance, up keeping and monitoring the pollution controlequipment, to keep them in working at the best of their efficiencies.




6.2.1 Structure of EMCStructure of EMC at M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited is given below:

Figure 6.1: Structure of EMC at MPPL

6.2.2 Responsibilities of EMCThe responsibilities of the EMC include the following: Environmental monitoring of the surrounding area. Timely Commissioning of pollution control equipment and facilities. Ensuring that standards are maintained. Ensuring optimum water usage. Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control

equipment. Maintenance of the greenbelt & plantation.

Director

G.M (Tech)

Production ManagerFactory Manager

Trained staff Trained staff

ElectricalEngineer

MechanicalEngineer

Security officerSupervisor




Proper implementation of the Environmental Management Plan. Organizing meetings of the Environmental Management Committee and

preparation of report and submission of such reports to management. Co-ordination for all statutory requirements like submission of application

/reports for obtaining Consents, Environmental Clearances, authorization etc. Developing & implementing occupational health & safety policy, program and

procedure & increasing health & safety awareness at all levels within theorganization.

6.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan6.3.1 Instruments to be used/being usedThe following instruments are being/will be used for data collection work in themonitoring schedule: Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) Sampler Stack Monitoring Kit Sound Level Meter Water Level Indicator Global Positioning System (GPS)

6.3.2 Monitoring ProgrammeThe post project monitoring includes/will include the following parameters: - Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stack Monitoring Noise level monitoring Water Quality Monitoring – Ground water & Surface Water Soil Quality Monitoring Medical check-up of employees

6.3.3 Monitoring ScheduleDetails of the environmental monitoring schedule / frequency, which will beundertaken for various environmental components, as per conditions of EC / CTE /CTO are given in Table - 6.1.




Table-6.1Frequency for Post Project Monitoring

S.No Description Frequency of Monitoring1. Ambient Air Quality As per CPCB guidelines/EC/CTO

conditions2. Stack Monitoring Continuous monitoring3. Water Quality Quarterly4. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly / as per CPCB

guidelines5. Soil Quality Half-yearly/ as per

EC/CTO conditions6. Medical Check-up of Employees On Regular basis

6.3.4 Locations of Monitoring StationsThe location of the monitoring stations will be selected on the basis of prevailingmicrometeorological conditions of the area like Wind Direction and Wind Speed,Relative Humidity, Temperature etc. 4 AAQM stations will be selected (includingminimum 2 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwind side / impact zone) toassess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level monitoring will be carried out onproject boundary and in high noise generating area within the project site.Water and soil sampling locations will be decided on the basis of general slope ofthe area and drainage pattern. Locations for the post-project monitoring are given inTable - 6.2:

Table - 6.2Locations for Post Project Monitoring

S. No Description Location1. Ambient Air Quality Project Site & as per EC / CTO conditions2. Stack emissions Project Site3. Noise Level

MonitoringProject Boundary & as per EC / CTOconditions

4. Water Level & Quality Nearby Ground water sources & as per EC/CTO

5. Health Check-up Dispensary




6.3.5 Methodology AdoptedPost-project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated inEnvironmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF & CC, New Delhi; Consent issued bySPCB as-well-as according to CPCB guidelines.Project site is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius fromthe project site is considered to be the buffer zone where slight impacts may beobserved on physical and biological environment and that too is occasional.Details of Post Project Monitoring Programme are given in Table - 6.2 and 6.3.

Table - 6.3

Attributes Sampling MeasurementMethod

Test ProcedureNetwork Frequency

Air EnvironmentMeteorological Wind speed Wind

direction Dry bulb

Temperature Wet bulb

Temperature Relative

humidity Rainfall

Minimum1 sitein theprojectimpact area

Regularly inoneseason byWeatherMonitoringStation

Mechanical/automaticweatherstation

-

Pollutants PM10

4 locationsinthe projectimpact area(1 location inupwind side,1 indownwindside / impactzone, othernearbyreceptors)

RevisedNationalAmbient AirQualityStandards(NAAQS) videMoEF circular,dated16.11.2009

Gravimetricmethod

-

PM2.5 GravimetricMethod

-

SO2 EPA ModifiedWest & Geakemethod

Absorption inPotassium TetraChloromercuratefollowed byColorimetricestimation usingP-RosanilinehydrochlorideandFormaldehyde(IS: 5182 Part - II).

NO2 Arsenitemodified

Absorption in dillNaOH and




Jacob &Hochheiser

then estimatedcalorimetricallywithsulphanilamideand N (INepthyle)Ethylene diamineDihydrochlorideand HydrogenPeroxide (CPCBMethod).

CO Non-DispersiveInfra-Red(NDIR)Spectroscopy

B. Stack MonitoringPollutantPM

Stack of theBoiler

As per CPCBGuide Line andIndianStandard11255 (1985).

As Per CPCBGuide Line

Gravimetricmethod

SO2 Stack of theBoiler


As Per IS-11255part (2) 1985(AbsorbingSolution ofH2O2,IsopropanolReagent)

Absorption inH2O2,Isopropanolfollowed byColorimetricestimation usingSulphuric acidand BariumChloride as PerIS-11255 part (2)1985

NO2 Stack of theBoiler


As Per IS-11255part (7) 2005withNOx flaskassembly.

Absorption ofSample in NOxflask assemblyFollowed byColorimetricestimation usingPhenol-disulphonic acidandother reagent asPer IS-11255




part (7) 2005C. Water EnvironmentpH, Turbidity,Colour,Odour, Taste,TDS,Total Hardness,Calciumhardness,Magnesiumhardness,Chloride,Fluoride,Sulphate,Nitrates,Alkalinity,Iron, Copper,Manganese

Samples forwater qualityshould becollected andanalyzed as per:IS: 2488 (Part 1-5) methods forsampling andtesting ofIndustrialeffluents.Standardmethods forexamination ofwater andwastewateranalysispublishedby AmericanPublic HealthAssociation.

D. NoiseNoise levels atDay & night time-Leq dB (A)

ProjectBoundary,Highnoisegeneratingareas withinthecore zone

Quarterly /Halfyearly

As per CPCBnorms

As per CPCBnorms

6.4 Data AnalysisMonitoring data analysis will be done by MoEF & CC approved laboratory as perCPCB guidelines and timely submitted to concerned authority (specified inEnvironment Clearance Letter issued by MoEF & CC, New Delhi and Consent issuedby UPPCB) on regular basis.




6.5 Detailed BudgetThe budget proposed for the expansion & installation project and that for theenvironmental protection measures is given below: Capital cost of the expansion & installation project -Rs. 4750 Lakhs Cost for environmental protection measures for expansion & installation project:

Capital Cost: Rs. 2900 lakhs Recurring Cost: Rs. 100 lakh/annum

EMP cost break-up is given in table below:Table - 6.4

Cost Break up of EMPParticular Capital Cost (In lakhs)

Air Pollution Control Monitoring 50.00Water Pollution Control (CPU) 100.00Environment monitoring andmanagement(Incinerator Boiler , MEE etc)

2000.00

Greenbelt development 15.00Others, (Fire Fighting RainWater Harvesting)

735.00

Total 2900.00




CHAPTER -VIIADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 IntroductionAs per the EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequentamendments; the First Technical Presentation (for Tor approval) for the expansion &installation project was held before on 20 April 2018 MoEF & CC, New Delhi hassuggested various Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of EnvironmentalImpact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Report videletter no. -IA-J-11011/461/2017-IA-II (I) dated 20 April 2018.As per ToRs prescribed by MoEF & CC, New Delhi, the following additional studiesare to be carried out for the expansion & installation project:

A. Risk assessment and,B. Disaster Management Plan

A. Risk Assessment And Hazard ManagementHazard analysis involves the identification and quantification of the various hazards(unsafe condition) that exist in the plant. On the other hand, risk analysis deals withthe identification and quantification of the risk, the plant equipment and Personnelare exposed to, due to accidents resulting from the hazards present in the plant.Risk analysis involves the identification and assessment of risks to the populationexposed to hazards present. This requires an assessment of failure probability,credible accident scenario, vulnerability of population etc. Much of this information isdifficult to get or generate consequently, the risk analysis in present case is confinedto maximum credible accident studies and safety and risk aspect related toexpansion of Molasses based Distillery and installation of Co-Generation powerplant.Activities requiring assessment of risk due to occurrence of most probable instancesof hazard and accident are both onsite and off-site.On-site Exposure to fugitive dust, noise, and other emissions Housekeeping practices requiring contact with solid and liquid wastes Alcohol leakage/ spillage through pipeline during pumping & subsequent fireOff-site Exposure to pollutants released from offsite/ storage/related activities. Contamination due to accidental releases or normal release in combination with

natural hazard.




Deposition of toxic pollutants in vegetation / other sinks and possible suddenreleases due to accidental occurrences.

In view of the hazards involved in handling and storage of hazardous chemicals andprocesses “On Site Emergency Plan” has been prepared. It gives a clearorganization structure, including outside agencies and elaborates the duties to beperformed by each individual when situation demands. The plan enumerates theactions required to be taken by various personal working at different work station inthe plant. Particular emphasis is given to eight most vital areas of disaster planninglike Organization responsibilities, procedure, training, mutual aid, communication,transportation and public relations.

7.1.1 Risk Analysis MethodologiesRisk assessment often requires the synthesis of risk profiles, which represent theprobability distribution of total annual loss due to a certain set of events or activities.These assessments usually involve estimation of losses for several sub-classificationsof the overall process and synthesis of the results into an aggregate risk profile.

Main risk assessment technologies are: Hazard And Operability Study (HAZOP), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

7.1.2 Hazop StudyThe HAZOP study is a systematic technique of identifying hazards of operabilityproblems of a process and lists all possible deviations from normal operatingcondition and how they might occur. The consequences of the process are assessedand the means available to detect and correct the deviations are examined. Thus,within the entire process all “credible” deviations that could lead to hazardous eventsor operability problems are identified.

7.1.2.1 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)FTA is primarily a means of analysing non-identifiable hazards. Hazards of top events(the ultimate happening that is to be avoided) are first identified by other techniquessuch as HAZOP. Then all combinations of individual failures that can lead to thathazardous event show the logical format of the fault tree. Estimating the individualprobabilities and then using the appropriate arithmetical expressions can calculatethe top event frequency.




7.1.2.3 Identification of HazardsThe following types of hazards are identified at the company.

Table: 7.1Hazard Identification

S.No. Name Description Severity Hazard

1.Transportationof raw materialand storage

Biomass Major FireEnzymes, yeast,nutrients, etc Major Exposure & inhalationChemicals (Caustic,acids, etc) Major Exposure to skin

2. ManufacturingProcess Distillation Major Heat & Fire

3. Other Utilities Boiler, D.G Sets Major Noise, Heat, Fire &electrocution

4. Products Alcohol Major Fire

5. Other accidentsLeakages from thevessels, rupture ofpressure vessels andstorage tanks

Major Exposure &Fire

7.1.2.4 Assessment of Risk along with mitigation measuresQualitative risk assessment based on categorization of both probability and impactprovides greater insight into the absolute risk severity. The risk impact assessmentinvestigates the potential effect on a project objective such as schedule, cost, quality,or performance, including both negative effects for threats and positive effects foropportunities.




Table: 7.2Risk Assessment table along with mitigation measures

S.No. Activity Associatedhazards

Associatedrisk/health impact

Riskrating

MitigationMeasures

1. Storage &handling ofrawmaterial &Chemicals

Bursting ofstoragetanks

Exposure,physical injuries

H Use of PPEs. Inspection &

regularmonitoring

Training toworkers forproper handling

Proper systemfor loadingoperation toprevent anyspillage.

Spill kit for Acidand otherchemicals

2. Working nearDistillationcolumn

Heat & Fire Physical injuriesand burning

H Fire fightingfacility

Provision ofpressureindicators in thevessels.

Use of PPEs. Inspection &

regularmonitoring

Training toworkers forproper handling

3. Fuel yard Heat & Fire Physical injuriesand burning

H Storage shouldbe away fromignition source

Fire fightingfacility shall beprovided

PPEs should beprovided

First aid box




4. APCD failure Release ofPMin ambientair

Air pollution M Regularmonitoring &inspection shallbe done.

The plant shallimmediately shutdown on APCDfailure

5. Working atheight

Slip, trips &falls ofoperators

Physical injuries H Individualalertness of theworkers.

First aid boxesshall be provided

6. Storage ofAlcohol

Exposure,inhalation,ingestion &Fire

Exposure toover 100 ppmmay causeheadache,drowsiness, etc.Ingestion maylead todepression ofCNS, nausea,etc. Burninjuries

H Well ventilation Keeping away

from heat sparks& open flame.

PPEs. Fire fighting

measures shall bereadily available.

7. Release ofhighpressuresteamfrom boiler

Explosion Risk of severeinjury, damagetoequipment

H Regularmaintenance &inspection of parts.

Proper training tothe individuals

· PPEs· First aid kit

8. Electricalmaintenancework

Electricshock,shortcircuits inpower room

Electricalshocks,Injury or burn

H Regular checkingand maintenance ofelectrical units

PPEs Provision of First

aid box9. Working near

Boiler, D.G.sets

High noise Noise inducedhearing losses

M Provision of PPEs tothe workers.




Activity/Services

Hazards /Associated risk Identification Risk Assessment OverridingFactor

(LC/Dc/AnyOthers)

RiskManagement

measuresRequired

Hazards

Condition Adequacy ofmeasures Risk

ScaleS1

Severity S2=LxCDetectability

(D)Total

S1+s2+DRisk

ClassificationD/I R/AN/R N/AN/E Existing Gaps,

if any Likelihood Consequence LikelihoodLevel of

consequence(c)

-

DistilleryOperations

Falling orslippagefrom stairs

D NR E Helmets N Minuteinjury

Injury onhead

8 5 6 10 48 Low - Mandatoryuse ofhelmets inthe plantpremises

BoilerOperations

Falling orslippagefrom stairs

D NR E FireExtinguishers

N Burning Ofskin

MajorBurning andloss of life

9 5 10 10 69 medium - Fireextinguishersforemergencyfire

Powergeneration

Electricshock/shortcircuit

D NR E N Injury Loss of life 7 6 10 10 77 medium - Facility ofonsite fireextinguishers

Handlingof alcohol& storage

Fire &explosion

D NR E Fireextinguish

hers

N burning ofproperty

andpersons

Loss of life 8 4 9 10 54 Low - On siteAvailability offireextinguishers

Storage ofBiomass

Fire D NR E Watersprinkling

& fireextinguish

hers

N Burningproperty of

life andProperty

Loss of life 7 6 9 10 71 Medium - Fireextinguisherand watersprinkling

Handling& storageofChemicals

Spillage D NR E Properlabellingandstorage

N Burning, rasheson skin

Majorburns on

skin

8 5 8 10 58 Low - Materialsafety datasheet andproperlabelling

Table: 7.3 Identification of Hazard and Risk, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Measures




7.2.1 Disaster Management Plan7.2.2 DefinitionA major emergency in an activity/project is one which has the potential to causeserious injury or loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and seriousdisruption both inside and outside the activity/project. It would normally require theassistance of emergency services to handle it effectively.

7.2.3 ScopeAn important element of mitigation is emergency planning, i.e. identifying accidentpossibility, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on theemergency procedures, both on site and off site that would need to be implementedin the event of an emergency.Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered inisolation from the project and hence before starting to prepare the plan, worksmanagement will ensure that the necessary standards, appropriate to safetylegislation, are in place.

7.2.4. ObjectivesThe overall objectives of the emergency plan will be:I. Define roles and responsibilities of site managementII. Provide training and guidelines and requirements.III. Protect the human life and property.IV. Ensure the welfare of the public during emergency.V. Provide reference for those co-ordination emergency activitiesVI. Take account of shortcomings and update as appropriate from time to time

7.2.5 Rehearsal and Updating of PlanEmergency plans need to be tested when first devised and thereafter to be rehearsedat suitable intervals. Individual personnel with duties under the plan should bequalified by exercise which will help to refine the procedures by identifyingdeficiencies, difficulties and monitoring response time. To create awareness aboutsafety and emergency response procedure among the personnel, mock drill shouldpreferably be carried out monthly.

.




Rehearsals or exercise are important for all personnel likely to be involved in anaccident on or off the site because:I. They familiarize on-site personnel with their roles, their equipment and the detailsof the plans.II. They allow the professional emergency services to test their parts at the plan andthe coordination of all the different organizations.III. They provide the current accuracy of the details of the plan (telephone numbersetc.) and the availability of special equipment (fire and rescue breathing sets etc.)IV. They give experience and build confidence in the team members. In the initialshock and confusion of real incident, the ability to fall back on established initialactions are invaluable.The on-site emergency procedures for each process plant, storage facility etc. shouldbe tested regularly and that all employees receive initial and refresher training,exercise should be arranged to test each part of the emergency plan on each plant,stage by stage. Emergency isolation and shut down should be rehearsed.After each rehearsal or practice, the plan should be reviewed to take account of anyshortcomings highlighted by the exercise.

7.2.6 Safety Measures for Storage & Handling of AlcoholThe alcohol is being/will be directly fed to the storage tanks (bottling unit)mechanically and no manual handling is being/will be involved which reduces/willreduce the risk of spillage. Following precautionary measures would be taken forsafety:Handling and Storage: Keeping away from heat, sparks and open flame, care isbeing/will be taken for avoidance of spillage, skin and eye contact, well ventilation,use of approved respirator if air contamination is above acceptable level is being/willbe promoted. For Storage and handling following precautions are being/will betaken: Keeping away from oxidizers, heat and flames. Avoidance of plastics, rubber and coatings in the storage area. Cool, dry, & ventilated storage and closed containers. Grounding of the container and transferring of equipment to eliminate static

electric sparks. Storage of acid and alkalies should be done properly as they can cause severe

burns on skin.




In case of any emergency following measures are being will be taken: FIRST AID MEASURES: For skin contact, eye contact, & inhalation. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: In plant precautions have been taken by declaring plant operating area as No

Smoking Zone.All the Electrical installations are flame proof type in the alcohol storage area. Use of extinguishing media surrounding the fire as water, dry chemicals (BC or

ABC powder), CO, Sand, etc Foam System for firefighting is being/will be provided to control fire from the

alcohol storage tank. The foam thus produced suppresses/will suppress fire byseparating the fuel from the air (oxygen), and hence avoiding the fire & explosionto occur in the tank. Foam would blanket the fuel surface smothering the fire. Thefuel is being/will also be cooled by the water content of the foam.

The foam blanket suppresses/will suppress the release of flammable vapors thatcan mix with the air.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures; Keeping the fire upwind. Shutting down of allpossible sources of ignition, keeping of run-off water out of sewers and watersources. Avoidance of water in straight hose stream which will scatter and spreadfire. Use of spray or fog nozzles will be promoted, cool containers will be exposedto flames with water from the side until well after the fire is out.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: gases of Carbon Monoxide (CO) & CarbonDioxide (CO2).

A team of security Guards is kept to maintain security round the clock in whole ofthe factory area. The Company has fully trained operating and security staff forfire fighting and fire drill is conducted by the fire experts on regular intervals.

Accidental Release Measures: For Spill Cleanup well ventilation, shutting off orremoval of all possible sources of ignition, absorbance of small quantities withpaper towels and evaporate in safe place like fume hood and burning of thesetowels in a safe manner, Use of respiratory and/or liquid-contact protection bythe clean-up personnel is being/will be promoted.

Action to be taken by the First Person noticing the Fire/Leakage /Failure:a) If it is a small fire, try to extinguish with fire extinguishers.b) After noticing the fire, immediately call for assistance by shouting “Fire Fire”

or by using telephone facilities inform shift in-charge on intercom.c) Inform security on intercom




Whenever disaster occurs, the incident should be communicated to the concernedauthority in minimum possible time, in case of failure of a means of communicationdue to electrical failure an officer should rush to the nearest public telephone booth/police station to transmit message through line or police wireless.

During office hours on a working dayDuring office hours on working days senior most executive in the factory will take thecharge of site main controller in case of any emergency. In case of incident controlleris not present in the factory production chemist shall take over the function ofincident controller as indicated in the organization chart.

7.3.1 On site emergency plan:7.3.2 Emergency PlanningDisaster Management Plan for an industrial unit is necessarily a combination ofvarious actions which are to be taken in a very short time but in a present sequenceto deal effectively and efficiently with any disaster, emergency or major accident withan aim to keep the loss of men, material, plant/machinery etc. to the minimum.The objectives of a detailed Disaster Management Plan, which includes: Identification of various types of expected disaster depending upon the type of

the industrial unit. Identification of various groups, agencies, departments etc. necessary for dealing

with a specific disaster effectively Preparation – by intensive training of relevant teams/groups within the

organization to deal with a specific disaster and keep them in readiness. Establishment of an early detection system for the disaster. Development of a reliable instant information/communication system. Organization and mobilization of all the concerned departments/ organizations /

groups and agencies instantly when needed. A major disaster that can be expected due to fire in this distillery

Key personnel in M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited:Emergency can take place in any hour of the day. As such the key personal, who willhandle the situation are those who are available in the factory for 24 hours. The unitmanagement will designate following in case of emergency, The details are as follows G.M. (Tech) Distillery Manager Production Manager




Security Officer Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Supervisor

7.3.3 Emergency Planning For Disaster Due To FireAny worker, who notices the emergency situation, shall run to the operator to informhim. To get the information, the operator shall immediately start acting as controller:7.3.4 Classification of FireClass (A)

Fire involving combustible materials like wood, paper, cloth etc.Class (B)

Fire due to liquid materials like oil, diesel, petroleum products and allinflammables.

Class (C) Fires involving domestic and industrial gases like butane and propane etc.

Class (D) Metal fires etc.

Class (E) Electrical fires due to short circuiting etc.

7.3.5 Duties and Responsibility of Key Personnel of Environmental ManagementCellSite Main Controller:-On getting information from any authentic source, he should proceed promptly tothe factory and enter the Emergency Control Center and take overall charge of all theactivities dealing with Emergency. He should remain at the emergency control centertill the emergency is called off, so that all concerned are aware of the location of hisavailability during the emergency.He is the final authority on all matters related to emergency; such as fire- fighting,emergency control, rescue operations, calling outside agencies for assistance,welfare, evacuation, transport rehabilitation, liaison, public relations etc.1. To co-ordinate with external and internal coordinator and give necessary

instructions.2. To put the disaster control plan into action.3. To mobilize help from outside agencies and to ensure supply of fire-fighting

equipment.




4. In case of disaster of high magnitude, the chief controller will inform districtmagistrate, local police station, and district health authorities for additional helpand evacuation.

5. Continuous review and assess possible developments to determine the mostprobable course of events.

6. Direct the shutting down of plants and their evacuation in consultation with theincident controller and key personnel.

7. Ensure that the causalities are receiving adequate attention.

Incident Controller:a) As soon as he is aware of an incident, the incident controller should assess its

scale against emergency reference levels, and decide whether a major emergencyexists or is likely. If so, he should immediately activate the on-site plan and ifnecessary the offsite emergency plan.

b) He should assume the duties of the site main controller pending the later arrivalin particular to:

Ensure the emergency services have been called. Direct the shutting down and evacuation of the plant areas likely to be affected. Ensure key personnel have been summoned.c) His main function, however, is to direct all operations at the scene of the incident

e.g. Rescue and fire- fighting operations, until the arrival of the fire brigade, when he

should hand over control to a senior fire officer. Search for causalities. Evacuation of non-essential workers to assembly area.d) He should also Set up a communication point with telephone or messenger contact with

emergency control centre. Give advice and information as requested to the emergency services. Brief the site main controller and keep him informed of developments.Distillery Manager:In case site controller and incident controller are not in the factory, he will take overthe function of incident controller otherwise he will: Mobilize the fire-fighting operation and coordinate with external fire tenders/fire-

fighting equipment. Liaison between the incident controller and the maintenance, fire, safety and

production and medical services.




The maintenance squad should isolate the hazardous area, and plug the leak. Remove Hexane tank lorry or other vehicles to safe location.

Security Officer: To coordinate fire-fighting operation and replenish the fire-fighting equipment. To rescue the injured persons. To provide first aid/medical assistance. To liaison with ambulance services. Remove tank lorry/other vehicles to safe location.Maintenance Manager: Maintenance squad should plug the leak, isolate the hazardous area and ensure

the safety of the remaining part of the factory. Remove the tank lorry and other vehicles form the factory premises. Liaison between the incident controller and fire and safety departments. The team will mobilize any repair work on an emergency basis.Accounts Officer: To coordinate the evacuation of the visitors and office staff who have no role in

controlling emergency. To rescue the injured persons. To provide first-aid/medical assistance to injured workers. To liaison with ambulance services.Personnel Manager:I. To communicate with the following authorities for the necessary help. Police Station Fire Brigade Local Hospitals Ambulance Services. Head OfficeII. To request the police to control the traffic and maintain law and order.III. To liaison with neighboring organizations for assistance.Shift In charge after office hours: Establish the emergency control center Mobilize all coordinators assembled at the Emergency Control center and put the

disaster control plan into action. Mobilize the fire- fighting operations. Mobilize help from ambulance services and hospitals for medical assistance. Mobilize help from the outside agencies for firefighting (Indore Fire Brigade).




Inform the police and request to control traffic and maintain law and order. Inform site controller, incident controller and appraise the situation. Direct the shutting down of plants and their evacuation. Give adequate attention to the causalities and send them to hospital.Cable rooms, transformer, unit, auxiliary transformers, oil tanks, etc. within the plantare the likely areas for which disaster management plan is to be made to deal withany eventuality of fire. Stores, workshop, canteen and administrative building are alsoincluded

7.3.6 Preparation of Plan7.3.6.1 Alarm SystemA siren has been provided under the control of Security office in the plant premisesto give warning. In case of emergencies this is used on the instructions to shift incharge that is positioned round the clock. The warning signal for emergency is asfollows: Emergency Siren: Waxing and waning sound for 3 minutes. All clear signal: Continuous siren for one minute

7.3.6.2 CommunicationWalkies & Talkies are located at strategic locations; internal telephone system EPBXwith external P&T telephones are provided.

7.3.6.3 Fire Fighting SystemThe fire protection system for the unit is to provide for early detection, alarm,containment and suppression of fires. The fire detection and protection system hasbeen planned to meet the above objective an all–statutory and insurancerequirement of Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC) of India. The complete fireprotection system comprises of the following.(a) Fire brigadeAutomatic / manual fire detection & alarm system(b) Fire HydrantFire hydrant will be provided at all around in the plant as per TAC Norms.(c) Portable fire extinguishersVarious areas of the plant will have one or more of the above system dependingupon the particular nature of risk involved in that area.(d) Portable chemical fire extinguishers




These are intended as a first line of defense, and hence will be stationed at strategiclocations in different buildings and also for outdoor facilities. Portable fireextinguishers will be foam type; carbon dioxide type and multipurpose dry chemical(MPDC) type.(e) Fire detection and alarm systemFire detection and alarm system an effective means of detection, visual indication offire location and audible alarm of any fire at its incipient stage. This system willcomprise fire alarm panels, automatic fire detectors, manual call points and fire siren(hooter).The main fire alarm panel provides both visual and audible alarm of fire in anyprotected areas of the plant.Manual break glass type fire alarms will be provided at strategic locations where highhazards exits. Automatic fire detectors will be provided in plant areas such as controlrooms, switchgear rooms, cable galleries etc

7.3.6.4 Fire-fighting groupsThe Fire Fighting groups are classified into three teams, Fire-in-chief who co-ordinates all the groups shall be safety officer:a) Fire Fighting Team:-I. This team will be doing the first line fire- fighting.II. This team will be headed by shift in-charge/production chemist.III. This team will be assisted by all employees in the plant and those near the placeof fire.b) Assisting Team:-I. This team will assist the fire-fighting team.II. This team will be headed by Maintenance Head.III. This team shall be assisted Quality Control, production and Maintenanceemployees.c) Rescue Team:-I. This team will communicate with outside agencies and arrange first aid.II. This team shall be headed by accounts in-charge.III. This team shall be assisted by all employees in administrative office and medicalservices.Action to be taken by different types of teams:Action by Fire Fighting team:- Employees in the production department shall stop all their operations except

emergency cooling.




Fire pump operator will ensure that the hydrant and sprinkler lines havesufficient pressure.

Employees working in production shall put off all the electrical supplies. If theaccident occurs during the night hours, the lighting switches shall be kept on.

Action by Rescue Teams All office staff on hearing the alarm shall remove the important documents to a

safe place. Cashier shall lock the cash and related documents in the locker. The group in-charge shall depute the employees for various jobs as mentioned

below. One employee shall take charge of telephone and contact fire brigade, police,

neighboring industries and hospitals for assistance. One employee shall regulate the traffic at main gate. One employee shall guide all outside of the plant. One employee shall go around the plant and ensure all plants and machineries

are closed. Rest of the employees shall carry first aid box, various fire-fighting equipment

from stores to the place of fire.Action plan for fire/Explosion during night:

Persons observing the fire/leakage should raise alarm by shouting and operatethe nearest available hand siren.

On hearing the hand siren, the watchman at the main gate shall operate electricsiren intermittently to communicate emergency.

Efforts should be made to put off the fire using fire extinguishers, sand buckets,hydrants and sprinklers in the area.

All the electric supply (except lighting if it is night time) should be put off. Shift in-charge should contact chief technical manager, factory manager, and

occupier and apprise them of the situation. If needed police, fire control, civilhospital and neighbouring industries to be contacted for help.

7.3.7 Emergency Control CenterFor the purpose of handling emergency, emergency control center has beenidentified and shown on the site plan. All communications to and from will originateat this control center. The emergency control centre will have the following:- Updated copies of the On–site Disaster Management Plan. Emergency telephone numbers.




The names, phone number, and address of external agencies, responseorganizations and neighboring facilities.

The adequate number of telephone (more than two). Emergency lights, Clocks, Personal protective equipment. List of fire extinguishers with their type no. and location, capacity, etc. Safety helmets – List of quantity & location. Status boards/message board. Material safety data sheets for chemicals handled at the facility.Several maps of the facility including drainage system for surrounding area showing: Areas where hazardous materials are stored. Plot plans of storage tanks, routes of pipelines, all water permanent lines etc. The locations where personal protective equipment are stored. The position of pumping stations and other water sources. Roads and plant entrances. Assembly areas & layout of Hydrant lines

7.3.7.1 Off-site emergency control plan:The Off-Site emergency plan is based on those events which could affect the peopleand the environment outside the factory premises/installation. The nature of theaccident is so serious that it becomes important not only in factory management butalso for the general public outside the factory premises to deal with the situation.The basic objective is that damage to human life and property is minimized. Advanceplanning is the key. The on-site and off-site plans should detail so that theemergency services are summoned at the appropriate time and are provided withaccurate information and the correct assessment of the situation. The responsibilityfor this should be with the site main controller. The various emergency servicesshould be co-ordinated by fire and Safety coordinator who will liaise with site MainController.Action Plan:-The site Main Controller will assess the situation and if the emergency is likely tospread outside the installation or affect the neighbour industry and people outsidethe factory premises, will declare offsite emergency. He will coordinate with theincident controller and get in touch with all essential local authorities and mutual aidmembers for controlling the disaster. The local authorities will work under the directsupervision of the site Main Controller.




The help of the following agencies is summoned: - Local police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals Ambulance, Blood Banks, Home guards, Voluntary Agencies.

The responsibility of the Site main controller:- To provide emergency control center with necessary communication facilities. To coordinate with fire authorities for controlling the emergency and rescue

operation. To arrange medical help to the causalities, ambulance services. To arrange rehabilitation of persons evacuated and arrange food, medicines,

shelter etc.

Figure 7.1: Various organizations involved during emergency

EMERGENCY

EnvironmentalHealth & Safety

Department

Local Authority

Plant LevelemergencyCommunity

Hazard WorkManagement

Fire Department

Medical Aid

Direct LevelEmergency

Public Education

Emergency ControlCentre ChiefCoordinators

Police/ Trafficdepartment




7.3.7.2 Sequence of operations required in case of emergency:1. To take notice of the actual situation after hearing emergency siren.2. To instruct the watchman for communication to all the agencies.3. To see that person controlling the hazard wear appropriate personal protective

appliances (Breathing Apparatus)4. To move to the spot to assess what action is required.5. To lose the valve which supply ammonia to the plant or to close down the valve as

per demand of the emergency situation.6. To ascertain that the message has been communicated to the desired persons

properly.7. To ensure that unwanted people goes far away from the incident spot.8. The fire shall be controlled with the help of fire extinguishers here, water jets,

Carbon dioxide Cylinders. The helper shall assist him in this job.9. To remove the Gas- affected / fire effected workers, give first aid and to be sent

for medical care.

Emergency control RoomAn Emergency control room has been provided in the Factory near the main gate.First Aid Box, Fire Extinguishers and personal Protective appliances along with thePNT telephone facilities have been provided in the emergency control room.Assembly PointA safe assembly point has been earmarked in the premises where all the personnelshall assemble during emergency.Assignment of Responsibility to Key personsResponsibility to key persons has been assigned as per the chart given below:-

Director

Unit HeadG.M (Tech)




First AidFirst Aid Boxes are available in the factory with necessary medicine and materials.First Aid Box along with all the prescribed materials, has been provided in the factorynamely- Cotton Bandage Dettol Tinhor Iodine Burnol Antiseptic Cream Crocin Tab Vitamin Tab,Industry has its own dispensary with a doctor and a nurse. Medicine and treatment isprovided to the workers.

Procedure for Testing & Updating the PlanSimulated emergency preparedness exercises and mock fire fighting exercisesincluding mutual aid scheme resources and in conservation with district emergencyauthority to be carried out every six months.

Disclosure of Information to Worker and Public Awareness System Anticipated Safety awareness among workers by conserving various training programs and

Seminars, competition, slogans etc. Practical exercise. Distribution and practices of safety Instructions. Safety Quiz contests. Display of Safety Posters & Safety Slogans. Developing Safety Instructions for every Job and ensuring these

instructions/booklets or manuals by the workers.

7.4 IntroductionAs per the EIA notification dated 14th September 2006, as amended from time totime; The application for proposed project was submitted on 9th April, 2018 andToR was granted by MOEF on 09. September 2017. TOR issued by the MOEF videletter no .IA-J-11011/461/2017-IA-II (I).The following Additional information is available on reference to the additionalTerms of References;




Public Consultation

7.4.1 Public ConsultationPublic Hearing was conducted on 24.07.2018 at industrial place. Details of thePublic Hearing Proceedings are appended herewith:

Public Hearing Notice published in Newspapers “Amar Ujala and HindustanTimes”, dated 13.06.2018, 12.06.2018.

Photographs of Public Hearing Public Hearing: Question Answers and Proceedings Summary of public hearing

7.4.2 Public Hearing ProceedingsPublic hearing proceedings (Hindi) along with attendance sheet have beenenclosed as with this Final EIA/EMP Report.Public Hearing Notice published in Newspapers “Amar Ujala and Hindustan Times”,dated 13.06.2018, 12.06.2018.The concerned photographs are as given in next section:The public hearing proceedings is annexed as annexure 3.




Hindustan Times: 02.07.2018




Amar Ujala: 01.07.20187.5 Public Hearing Photographs:




7.5.1 Public Hearing: Question Answers and Proceedings:




S.No Name of the questionnaire PointRaised/Suggestion

Reply Action Plan

1. Shri Sanjeev Kumar, villageHadarpur, Tehsil & DistrictBijnor

Unit will installed plantbut what shall beregarding AshManagement

Environment Consultant replied that theash shall be rich in Potash (27%). Unit willinstalled granulation plant by which Ashwill be converting into granules.

Unit will install a granulation plant. Unit haslocated 15 lakhs for the same.

2. Shri Jitendra Singh, VillageFaridpur, Tehsil & DistrictBijnor

Current of Bio-Composting will workor not System

Environment Consultant replied that stopthe activity of Bio-Composting and theslope will be burnt in slope fired Boiler

Unit will install slope fired boiler. Unit hasallocated sum of Rupees1500.0 lakhs forinstallation of new slope fired boiler.

3. Shri Ashutosh Chauhan,Village Shyampur, Tehsil andDistrict Bijnor

What will be the benefitfrom expansion projectto nearby people

Environment Consultant replied that unitshall provide employment to deservingeducated nearby people

Training and skill development program willbe organized by the unit for local peopleand youths.Local people get preference in semi-skilledunskilled employment.Provision of Rs. 5.0 Lakh /year has been

made for training and skill development.

4. Shri Jaipal Singh,Village Lavalpur, Tehsil &District Bijnor

What will be themanagement regardingstack emission

Environment Consultant replaced that tocontrol stack emission within thestipulated norms, Unit will installed ESPalong with Stack as per prescribedguidelines.

Unit has allocated Rupee 50.0 lakh for ESP inorder to control stack emission withinstipulated norms.




7.5.2 Summary of issues raised in public hearing:

1. Public hearing was held on 24.07.2018 at proposed project site.2. The Regional Officer forwards proceedings of the public hearing with

recommendations to grant environmental clearance.3. Issues regarding employment, social responsibilities, generation, odour control,

ground water abstraction, ash disposal, conformity to bio- composting protocolswere raised.

4. The project proponent assured creation of employment of about 80 persons and acommitment of Rs. 47.5 Lakh (Brownfield Project 1% of Additional CapitalInvestment) as per Office Memorandum F.no. .22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018towards Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility. They were also assure that inprocess of concentration and incineration there will be negligible chances of odour,

Regarding air pollution control and fly ash generation, the public was informed thatthe emission would be within prescribed standards, an online monitoring system shallbe prescribed and connected to Pollution Control Board server.The Pollution Control Board has observed that the complaint regarding bio-composting has no force and far from fact and has been dismissed.To specific reference from the Chairman of the public hearing committee, it wasinformed that waste water shall be recycled completely in the industrial process andno waste water shall be discharge. It was also informed that since the amount ofpotash in ash is high, the same will be converted to granules and distributed free ofcost to nearby farmers.The project was recommended for grant of Environment Clearance by consensus of allpresent.




CHAPTER –VIII PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 IntroductionM/s MPPL believes holistic socio economic development of the local community isthe need of the hour. It truly believes that a company’s prosperity is linked with thatof its neighboring communities. All the development related and community supportactivities are driven at all distillery units and have continuous on-going socialinterventions. The company is active in overall socio economic development of thearea and is undertaking socio-economic developmental activities for the benefit ofthe locals and will continue in future also. The company has a separate CorporateEnvironmental Responsibility policy, which defines its principle of working in asocially responsible, ethical and environmental friendly manner.

Project BenefitsProject benefits are attributed in various ways as under:1) Employment2) Social3) Economic

8.2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe project has positive direct and indirect employment. Manpower is requiredduring construction and operation phase and also in other activities such astransportation, day to day operations etc.Further, additional employment opportunities will be generated.Preference will be given to the local people for employment based on theirqualification and eligibility.

8.3 PROMOTION OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUSThe beneficial aspects of the projects on the socio-economic environment of the areaare in the areas of employment, service, trade, commerce, public utility, literacy,social awareness, health care facilities, recreation etc.The company will contribute substantially to the overall economy and socialdevelopment of the area through Corporate environmental Responsibility (CER)activities.The operation zone of the CER activities for the expansion& installation project willbe extended to the nearby villages of plant site. The company will propose plans tosupplement the existing governmental programs among the local population.Environmental awareness will be created among people by organizing awareness




camps. Developmental activities will be carried out keeping sustainable developmentin mind. Based on the needs assessment, the CER programme will be customized &implemented while partnering with Government Agencies, NGOs, and LocalPanchayats for implementation.

Figure 8.1: Major areas undertaken by unit

8.4 CER ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY MPPL ALONG WITH EXPENDITUREThe company has undertaken various activities for the up-liftment of the socialcommunity through community development under following major sectors:

PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR SOCIETY Education support to promote education for needy children Teaching aids in schools/college Health Check -up of Students Logistic educational support to Schools Plantation at Schools COMMUNITY HEALTH General Health Awareness Camp AIDS Awareness Program Health and Safety Education Training




Logistic support to hospitals SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Computer Training for the rural youth Infrastructure support for sustainable development Safe drinking water facilities Training on water Harvesting and ManagementsBUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUNITIES Renovation of community places Renovation of PanchayatBhavan Provision of Water Tank Renovation/Construction of Rural Roads Address community infrastructure needs

8.5 PROPOSED CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY (CER)The proposed ESC Cost is Rs. 47.5 Lakhs (1% of additional capital investment, as peroffice memorandum no. F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018). Details of yearwise action plan for all developmental activities under “Enterprise SocialCommitment” proposed are given in the table below:

Proposed Action Plan for ESC Activities

S.No Activity HeadsYears Total

Amount (inLakhs)1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1. Drinking Water Facilities 2.5 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 7.5

2. Plantation in the Nearby Villages 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

3. Education to the Underprivileged 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0

4. Medical Health Camps 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

5.Construction of Environment

Supporting Infrastructure underSwacch Bharat Abhiyaan

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0

6. Development of roads 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0

Grand Total (1% Total Project Cost) 40 40 40 40 40 47.5




Note: The entire activities proposed under the CER shall be treated as projectand shall be monitored. The monitoring report shall be submitted to theregional office as a part of half yearly compliance report, and to the districtcollector. It should be posted on the website of the project proponent.

8.6 CONCLUSIONM/s MPPL has generated a fair amount of direct and indirect employment in thestudy region. The local economy has received a boost due to employee spendingand services generated by the company. The overall effect has improved the buyingpower of employees and thus a higher standard of living viz. better education,improved health and sanitation facilities, housing etc. This is envisaged as a majorpositive benefit, which will ultimately lead to the sustainable development of theregion.




CHAPTER IXENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit AnalysisAs per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequentamendments; the Chapter on “Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis” is applicableonly, if the same is recommended at the Scoping stage.As per the ToR points issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi for the proposed expansion &installation project; the environmental cost benefit analysis is not required.




CHAPTER-XENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 IntroductionEnvironmental Management Plan consists of a set of mitigation, management,monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during implementation andoperation of a plant to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them toacceptable levels. The present environment management plan addresses thecomponents of environment affected during different activities forming part of theprocesses of existing plant.Based on the evaluation of impacts and baseline conditions, an EnvironmentManagement Plan (EMP) has been delineated to mitigate the adverse impacts onenvironment of the area due to the proposed expansion & installation project.The EMP is herein outlined after taking into account the various Acts, Rules andRegulations/ Standards concerned with the environmental management.Aims of EMP Overall conservation of the environment. Minimization of waste generation and pollution. Judicious use of natural resources and water. Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and populace. Ensure effective operation of all control measures. Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents. Monitoring of cumulative and longtime impacts. Ensure effective operation of all control measuresEnvironment Management Plan is detailed under the following heads: Air Quality Management Noise Management Waste Water Management Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Energy Conservation Greenbelt Development & Plantation Programme Occupational Health & Safety Measures




Environmental PolicyM/s MPPL are committed to maintain and continually improve our Environmentalmanagement System and to prevent pollution.M/s MPPL do this by:1. Operating in a manner which minimizes the environmental impact on oursurroundings and maintain compliance with current legislation, best practice andclient specifications, whilst ensuring a balance between economic, environmental andsocial issues.2.Working closely with other contract parties and our supply chain to develop goodenvironmental practices and solutions, energy efficiency and use of sustainablematerials whenever we are involved in the design or promotion of sustainableoptions;3. Integrating our environmental management system with other managementsystems and using these to review regularly our performance and set increasinglychallenging objectives and targets, such that our environmental performanceimproves continually;4. Targeting our investment in technology, plant and equipment such that it helpslower the environmental impact of our operations;5. Use of sustainable resources and continued re-use, recycling and wasteminimisation throughout all areas of our business in order to reduce the demand onthe environment’s natural resources;6. Ensuring that our policy is understood and practiced by all staff through continuedtraining and awareness, and directing all employees and sub-contractors to complywith its requirements and procedures.7. Ensure the necessary resources are available to meet the requirements of thepolicy This Policy will be reviewed when required and at least annually.

10.2 Air Quality ManagementThe major pollutants of air in distillery plant are the suspended particulate mattersfrom boiler stacks, CO2 from fermentation process and fugitive emissions due tomaterial handling and movement.

10.2.1 Air Pollution Control MeasuresCompany is presently taking all measures to effectively control the air emissions andperiodic monitoring of the stack emissions & ambient air quality is being done tomonitor the pollutant concentrations. Same will be continued for the proposedexpansion & installation project for air quality management.




Following are the pollution control measures adopted at various units: ESP with 99.9% efficiency along with proper stack height will be installed with the

proposed boiler and existing boilers will be dismantled after installation. CO2 generated during the fermentation process is being/ will be collected by

utilizing CO2 scrubbers and sold to authorized vendors. All the roads are asphalted to control the fugitive dust emissions. Greenbelt is being/will be strengthened along the periphery of the plant premises

to control fugitive dust emissions. Online stack monitoring system will be installed with the existing stack.

10.2.2 Boiler Ash Handling & Management Pneumatic handling system for boiler ash is proposed after expansion and

installation. The boiler ash is being/will be disposed off in such a way that secondary

emissions of the ash do not occur due to wind blowing effect. The ash will be used as manure. All the vehicles carrying ash within or outside the plant premises is being/will be

covered from all sides to prevent blowing of ash particles due to wind.

10.2.3 Fugitive EmissionsSources of Fugitive Emissions in Distillery Plant and Mitigation MeasuresIn distillery, the fugitive dust is emitted primarily from the following operations:Transportation: Movement of heavy trucks/vehicles on the roads generatessubstantial quantity of dust. This is due to the presence of dust over the road, whichis carried away by wind.Fly Ash Handling: Fly ash has the tendency to disperse in the environment as soonas it comes in contact with air, as such loading of fly ash causes unavoidabledispersion in and around nearby areas.The amount of dust emitted by these activities depends on the physicalcharacteristics of the material and the way in which the material is handled.Action plan to control Fugitive emissions All the internal roads are asphalted, leveled as such no undulations, no sharp

curves exists in the existing plant. Therefore, vehicular movement will notgenerate fugitive dust.

Adequate greenbelt has already been developed in the plant area. Greenbelt actsas a surface for settling of dust particles and thus reduces the concentration ofparticulate matter in air.




Regular sweeping of roads and floors is being/will be done as a measure toprevent fugitive dust emissions.

All transportation vehicles carry/ will carry a valid PUC (Pollution under Control)Certificate.

Proper servicing & maintenance of vehicles is being/will be carried out. Ambient air quality is being/will be regularly monitored online, so as to keep a

check on the emissions of different pollutants.

10.2.3.1 TransportationMovement of heavy trucks/vehicles on the road generates substantial quantity ofdust emission. This is due to the presence of dust over the road, which is carriedaway by wind. To control the generation of dust, all the roads inside the plant premises are

paved. Regular sweeping of all the roads and floors is being / will be done. Sprinkling of water through tankers is being / will be done on bare lands and

roads.Action plan to control fugitive emission

S. No. Emissions sources Management measures1 Fuel transfer Proper handling & transfer

Covered transfer points2 Vehicular emissions Paved roads

Regular sweeping Water sprinkling through

mobile tankers.CPCB/SPCB guidelines are being will be followed.

10.2.4 Odor ManagementThe main causes of odour at distilleries are as under: Fermentation house Long retention of fermented wash Drains

Mitigation measuresOdour Management Plan outlines the methods by which odorous emissions willsystematically be assessed, reduced and prevented potentially from the distillery unit. Adequate greenbelt all around the periphery of the plant. Efficient CO2 scrubbing to avoid carryover of alcohol vapours & other fumes.




Better housekeeping will maintain good hygiene condition by regular steaming ofall fermentation equipment.

Longer storages of any product/by-products will be avoided & use of efficientbiocides to control bacterial contamination.

Regular use of bleaching powder/formalin in the drains to avoid generation ofputrefying microorganisms.

10.3 Noise ManagementExposure of high noise level to workers for long duration may lead to certainoccupational diseases. To mitigate the high noise level, following measures will beadopted. Proper acoustic enclosure is being/will be provided to equipment making

excessive noise. Personal Protective Equipment like earplugs and earmuffs is being/will be

provided to the workers exposed to high noise level. Greenbelt of appropriate width inside the plant premises and at the plant

boundary has been developed and same will be maintained in future. Time to time oiling and servicing of machineries is being/will be done. Regular monitoring of noise level is being/will be carried out and corrective

measures in concerned machinery will be adapted accordingly to the possibleextent.

10.4 Water Management10.4.1 Water RequirementAfter expansion & installation the total water requirement for the project will be610KL/ Day (@ 6.0 KL/ KL of Product) Water will be sourced from ground. Details ofwater requirement and water balance diagram are given Chapter - II of this EIA / EMPReport

10.4.2 Water Management The project is being/will be based on “Zero Effluent Discharge”. Fresh water requirement of the project is being / will be met by Ground Water.

Efforts are being/ will be made to conserve as much water as possible byrecycling and reuse.

Record of wastewater returned back to process for utilization in fermentation /cooling tower and to gardening will be kept.

Rainwater would be utilized to recharge the underground resource throughscientifically designed rainwater harvesting system.




The domestic waste water generated from the sanitary blocks will be disposed offvia septic tank followed by soak Pit.

The process condensate is being/will be cooled and collected into a neutralizationtank with sufficient residence time. After Neutralization and filtration (UF+RO) thisprocess condensate is being/will be recycled into process use.

10.4.3 Treatment of Effluent Spent Wash:

To ensure Zero Discharge effluent industry, Industry has decided to install Multieffect evaporator technology along with CPU unit.

Table No: 10.1 Composition of Spent WashS.No. Parameters Value

1 pH 4.0-4.52 Temperature, deg. C 753 BOD (mg/L) 55,000-65,0004 COD (mg/L) 1,10,000 to 1,30,0005 T.S. 12-14% w/w6 Potassium mg/L <8,5007 Sulphate (mg/L) <6,500

8 Nitrogen (mg/L) 1000

9 Phosphorus (mg/L) 10010 Color Dark Brown

Note: The above figures are based on CPCB, MOEF, Resource Recycling seriesRERES/4/2001-2002.

10.4.4 Multi Effect EvaporatorsIndustry proposes to install four effects forced recirculation evaporating plantfallowed by a single stage finisher in which we will concentrate the spent wash up to60-65 % by volume of total capacity.Technical SpecificationInitial Solids- 12 %Concentrate Solids -60 %Condensate WaterTemperature : 60 - 65TDS: Less than 20mg/litT.S.S: Nil




pH: 6.5 to 7.5BOD: Less than 30 mg/litCOD: less than 150 mg/lit

Condensate water coming evaporator can be used as:- Makeup up cooling water in Condenser Washing of equipments Dilution of Molasses/ Fermentation Salient features of Forced recirculation evaporation plant Continuous trouble free plant Volume of the Waste water will be reduced by 60-65 % No Scaling and Contamination Continuous Process reduces Man Power requirement Optimum consumption of steam and Electricity

Cleaning shall be required after 30 days of continuous running of the forcedrecirculation plant. So there is a saving of chemicals, Steam and Power Consumption.Slop generated will be burned along with bagasse in slop fired boiler.

10.4.5 Secondary Effluent Treatment Plant for Effluent SectionI: Design BasisCPU will treat 904 m3 per day of Evaporation Condensate (spent wash condensate),cooling tower blow down, boiler blow down, miscellaneous washing, etc fromDistillery along with Spent Leese. The Combined effluent shall first be treated indiffused aeration system comprises of activated sludge process. The Pretreatment inthe form of Equalization, Neutralization and Solids removal shall be provided. Thetreated Effluent after Biological Treatment can be discharged on land for Irrigation /Surface water streams. However, the treated effluent shall then be subjected totertiary treatment consists of carbon filter and sand filter. The treated water can beused for Process / Cooling Towers. Flow diagram of waste water treatment system(CPU) is given fig 10.1




Raw Effluent Characteristics:Following are the main characteristics of the effluent reaching of CPU:

Table No. 10.2 (A) Characteristics of the effluent reaching of CPU

S N Parameters CODmg/L

BODmg/L

TSSmg/L

TDSMg/L pH

1. RawEffluent 3500- 5000 2000 - 2500 500 2000 3.5 – 4.5

Characteristicsadopted 6000 3000 + 10% 600 2500 3.5 – 8.0

Proposed Effluent Treatment System upon reaching steady state would producefollowing results when operated under optimum design conditions and subjectedto a regular testing of various parameters and regular monitoring of CPU.

Table No. 10.2 (B) Characteristics at outlet of treated effluent:Sr. No Parameters Values Units

1 Temperature Ambient2 COD < 100 mg/l3 BOD < 20 mg/l4 TSS <30 mg/l5 TDS < 3 00 mg/l6 pH 7 to 8 -7 Bacteria Nil

SPENTWASH: 500 KLD

MULTI EFFECT EVAPORATOR

MEE Condensate Slop (Spentwash)

Used as fuel in 30 TPHslop fired boilerMEE condensate along with

other effluents are treatedin CPU

100% RECYCLING OF TREATEDWATER IN PROCESS, UNIT ISBASED ON ZERO LIQUIDDISCHARGE SYSTEM

PROPOSED TREATMENTSTRATEGY FOR SPENT

WASH




Fig 10.1: Sections of Condensate Polishing Unit




OTHER EFFLEUNTS TREATMENT: Process Condensate:

Evaporation condensate from MEE is being/willbe neutralized and polished in CPUand recycled to fermentation and cooling tower makeup. Spent Lees:

The spent lees from primary distillation column (pre-rectifier) and FOC lees arerecycled into liquefaction process and are utilized as dilution water for incoming flourto make slurry. The rectifier column lees is of soft water norms in terms of its TDSand can be best utilized as cooling tower makeup water .80% of rectifier lees isbeing/will be recycled in extractive distillation column as dilution medium for RS.Hence 100% spent lees will be recycled and utilized in distillation plant & its coolingtower. Boiler Blow down:

The proposed boiler of 30 TPH is expected to blow down which shall be cooled,filtered and recycled as cooling tower makeup. Cooling Tower Blow down:

The cycle of concentration (COC) is maintained in such a way to restrict the TDS ofcirculating water in recirculation below 2100 mg/ltr, which is the prescribed limit ofutilization of this water for plant activity. Hence, CT blow down will be utilizedinternally completely.Details regarding water balance process along with flowchart have been alreadyincorporated in Chapter II.

10.4.6 Water Conservation MeasuresThe following measures are being/ will be adopted to conserve water- Maximum recycling and reuse of wastewater after treatment. Periodic preventive maintenance of water distribution system. Optimum use of process cooling water. Training and awareness on water conservation measures. Water is being/ will be conserved at every stage of process. Condensate water is

being/will be reused & recycled. Rainwater will be used to recharge the ground water source through scientifically

designed rain water harvesting system.




10.4.7 Action Plan to Control Ground Water PollutionThe proposed expansion & installation project is being /will be based on “ZeroEffluent Discharge”.The following measures are being/ will be adopted to conserve water-1. Maximum recycling and reuse of wastewater after treatment.2. Impervious lagoon (lined lagoon) as per CPCB guidelines.3. Presently 1 piezometer exists around the spent wash holding tank4. Spillage of chemicals/oils/alcohol etc. is being / will be avoided as best possible.5. Treatment of secondary streams like spent lees, condensates, blow downs, etc.shall be in closed loop & any discharge outside the distillery shall not be done.

10.5.1 Solid & Hazardous Waste ManagementDuring operational phase there will be fugitive dust emissions from fuelBagasse storage area. These emissions will be largely mitigated by watersprinkler and proposed green belt around the periphery of the project site asa dust arrestor. Hence no adverse impacts on the land environment areenvisaged.

Ash Handling SystemProposed unit will be provided, with an individual ash handling system so designedas to remove all of the collected ash in a shift of eight hours within five hours leavingthree hours per shift for maintenance and repairs of the plant. This is consideredessential owing to abrasive nature of ash. The ash handling system will therefore bedesigned to handle requisite quantity of ash per unit per hour.

Utilization of AshCPU sludge will be used as manure. & 100 % fly ash shall be used in manuremanufacturing.

10.5.2 Hazardous waste managementUsed oil & grease generated (60 liters /year) from plant machinery/gear boxes ashazardous waste are being / will be sold out to the authorized recycler.




10.6 Concept of Waste Minimization, 3R’s (Reuse, Recycle And RecoverTechniques), Energy And Natural Resource Conservation Measures

10.6.1 Waste Minimization - 3R’SWaste minimization is a sound environmental and industrial practice. As managingwaste would only become more costly, reducing its generation will reduce operatingcost and minimize long-term liabilities for waste remediation and other forms ofcleanup cost.10.6.2 3R’s10.6.2.1 Reuse Ash is being/ will be used as manure.

10.6.2.2 Recycle Condensate from MEE is being/will be recycled in the process. The waste water will be treated in CPU and recycled in the process.

10.6.2.3 RecoveryThe solid wastes expected from the unit are containers, empty drums which arereturned to the product seller or sold to authorize buyers after detoxification.

10.6.3 Energy ConservationThe following measures are being/ will be adopted by M/s MPPL for furtherreduction in specific energy consumption: Installation of energy efficient lightings with the use of LED lighting. Use of energy efficient electric motors. Use of DCS(Distributed Control Systems) controls & highly efficient VFD(Variable

Frequency Drive) will ensure optimum energy consumption. Use of highly efficient VFD, minimizing idle running of machines. Optimizing loads and periodic preventive maintenance & lubrication. Prevention of leakages of compressed air with optimized compressed air pressure. Periodic energy audits. Training, awareness and motivational programmes. Layout is designed for gravitation flow. Plant is designed for very low steam and power consumption with the use of state

of art technology.




10.6.4 Natural Resource Conservation Usage of Biomass as a fuel. Use of solar powered street lighting system Optimum use of ground water. A portion of treated effluent from CPU will be used to conserve the fresh water. Rain water harvesting system will be installed to conserve water and to replenish

ground water resources of the area for long term sustenance of the industry.

10.6.5 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme:Proposal for Rain Water Harvesting:The daily water requirements in the proposed project is about 610.0 KLDand the annul water requirements workout to be about 213500.0 KLAnnual (350 days).Artificial Recharge of Ground Water from the Village Ponds:

The industry shall adopt ponds (2.5 hectare) near the industrial complex inorder to recharge the rain water. These village ponds are generally filledwith water only during the rainy season and during summer they are dry. Itis proposed to adopt these village ponds to take-up recharge to groundwater of the pond water which is overflowing to adjacent areas duringmonsoon period. The recharge to ground water in the pond areas via pondcleaning and desilting will result into rise in water levels in the village tube-wells and increase the supply of water to the lands adjacent for irrigationpurposes. Thus recharge schemes in the ponds will benefit the area.

The details of the ponds are as follows:

Type Area inmeter sr

Depth (m)Proposed(via pond cleaning and

desilting)

Total storage capacitym3

PondI 25000 2.5 62500

Total storage capacity : 62500




Pond Recharge Calculations:Now, total storage capacity of pond from above computation is about62500.0 m3.In approximation, in a year 3 filling will occurHence, 62500X3=187500 m3

Out of 187500.0 m3 we take 60% filling on safer side.So, the total will be about 112500 m3 (recharge available for@ 60% of totalrun off generated in a year.)So, from ponds the amount of recharge water available will be:

Type Available Recharge Water/Year

Pond 112500 m3

As per Categorization of Assessment Units by CGWA, The proposed unit isin the safe area so we have to recharge 50% of the total withdrawal amountof water.

Total water consumption and recharge:

1 Volume of water consumption byindustry

213500.0 Cu.mts per annum

2 As Per categorization ofassessment Units By CGWA, theproposed unit is in the safe area;so the proposed unit have toRecharge 50% of the totalwithdrawal amount of water.

213500 /2

=106750 Cu.mts per annum

3 Proposed Volume of rain water toBe Recharged By Industry

(Pond)

112500Cu.mts per annumagainst withdrawal of 106750.00m3 per annum




Conclusion:

A major requirement for waters that are to be used in recharge projects isthat they should be silt-free. Silt may be defined as the content of un-dissolved solid matter, usually measured in mg/l, which settles in stagnantwater having velocities not exceeding 0.1 m/hr. This definition comprises alarge variety of materials such as clay particles, organic matter and fineparticles of calcite. The silt content of river water depends upon the type ofsoils in the area of run-off, the vegetative cover of this area, its topographicslopes, meteorological characteristics prevailing in its catchment andintensity of rainfall.

Suspended matter may clog the soil in two different ways. Near the surface,the interstices of the soil may be filled up and a layer of mud may bedeposited on the surface. On the other hand, they may penetrate deeperinto the soil and accumulate there. A layer of mud is formed on the surfaceby particles, the settling velocity of which exceed infiltration velocities.Smaller suspended particles are filtered out in the uppermost layer of thesoil. The filtration process is governed not only my mechanical factors, butit seems to be strongly influenced by electro-chemical surface forces. Stillfiner particles, especially very fine grains of montmorillonite clay, are carriedfurther into the soil. Observations in spreading grounds composed ofmedium-grained dune sands, showed that these particles become lodgedat depths ranging from 10 to 20 m below the surface, and some of theseparticles are carried even deeper. Semipervious layers situated deep belowthe sand filter out even those particles and become progressively clogged.

Scraping of the surface layer is effective only in coarse-grained soils.

In soils composed mainly of sand, repeated compaction by heavymachinery may easily nullify any benefit gained from scraping.

Various chemicals and organic matter have been used to restore infiltrationcapacities.

These include gypsum, various organic compounds, cotton-gin trash andalfalfa (grown while the pond is still wet and then spaded under). The




growth of a permanent grass-cover has proved to be an effective methodfor maintaining infiltration capacities, but it is difficult to select a grasswhich grows under a given climatic and soil condition and is able towithstand alternate periods of flooding and drying.

Clogging by biological activity depends upon the mineralogical and organiccomposition of the water and basin floor and upon the grain-size andpermeability of the soil. The only feasible method of treatment developedso far consists in thoroughly drying the ground under the basin.Experiences seem to indicate that short periods of operation (about onemonth), followed by drying, are more effective than prolonged periods ofoperation, even if they are followed by a prolonged and most thoroughperiod of drying during the hot summer.

Recommendation:

For pond artificial rain water harvesting:

We propose the proper De-silting and cleaning of ponds periodically priorto monsoon.

Methods to prevent or minimize the clogging effect by suspended mattercan be classified into the following broad groups which industry will haveto adopt:

Periodical desilting, removing of the mud cake and scraping of the surfacelayer when dry. This will also kill the algal growth.

Mechanical ploughing at the base of the basin. Addition of organic matter or chemicals to the uppermost layer Cultivation of certain plant-covers, notably certain kinds of grass Reduction of high flow velocities by provision of perennial

vegetation.




10.7.1 Greenbelt and Plantation at Plant SiteDue care is being/will be taken to ensure that a greenbelt is developed around theplant area. Areas having low density vegetation will be systematically andscientifically afforested. The plantation scheme broadly covers the following areas:

Greenbelt formation around the plant siteAfforestation of barren and non-industrial areas.

Apart from the greenbelt and aesthetic plantations for fugitive emissions and noisecontrol, all other massive plantation efforts will be executed with the assistance andco-operation of the local community. The plantations of any of the above or theircombinations will be decided in consultation with the local community and DistrictForest Department.

10.7.2 Details of GreenbeltThe company has already raised the greenbelt and it will dense the greenbelt aroundthe periphery of plant premises in near future. Native plant species have beenplanted in consultation with local DFO.

Table 10.5.1: Plant Species Recommended For Reduction of Noise Level

S.No. Binomial Name Common Name Hindi NameApprox.averageHeight

1 Acacia dealbata Link Silver Wattle 15m2 Acacia nilotica (Linn) Wild. Indian Gum-Arabic-

treeBabul 8m

3 Albiziamoluccana Mig White popinae Subabul,Vilaitibaral 15m4 Albizia odoratissima benth Black Siris Kala Siris 18m5 Alstonia scholaris(linn.)R. Br. Devil tree Chattiyan 15m6 Anonaswuamosa Linn. Custard apple Seetaphal 10m7 Anonareticulata Linn. Bullock's Heart Luvuni,nona 10m8 Azadirachta indica A. juss. Indian Lilac Nim 20m9 Balanites roxburghiji planch Desert-date Hingan 9m10 Barringtoniaacutangula (l)Gaertn Indian Oak Hijal 9-12m11 Cassia pumila Lamk Yellow Cassia 10-12m12 Cassia siamea Lamk Iron wood tree Minjri (Beng.) 10-12m13 Casuarinaequisetifolia Linn. Australian or

Whistling pineJanglisaru 10m

14 Derris indica (Lam.) Bennett. Pongam-Oil Tree, Karanja 10m15 Eucalyptus hybrid Mysore gum 20m16 Ficusbenghalensis Linn Banyan Tree Bargad 20m17 Ficusbenjamina Linn Pakur 12m18 Ficuselastica roxb Indian Rubber Tree 12m19 Ficusreligiosa Linn Peepal Tree Pipal 20m20 Ficusvirens Ait Pilkhan 10m21 Grevillearobusta A. Cunn. Silvery or Silky oak 20m22 Guazmaulmifolia Lamk Rudraki 10m23 Heterophragmaroxburghiji DC 18m24 Kigeliaafricana Lamk Sausage tree 10m25 Lagerstroemia speciosa(Linn) Queen crape Myrle Jarool 10m




26 ManagiferaIndica Linn The mango tree Am 15m27 MilletiapequensisAli 10m28 Millingtoniahortensis L.F Indian cork- tree, Buch 10m29 Mimusopshexandra Roxb. Khirni 10m30 Morus alba Linn. Tuti Tut31 Peltophorumpterocarpum(

DC)Backer) Benth

) Benth DC)Backer DC)Backer

Copper pod tree.32 Pithecellobiumducle (Roxb.

) Benth

Manilatamarind,Madrasthorn

Vilayatimili 8m33 Prosopischilensis(Molina) Stuntz Mesquite Vilayatikik kar 10m34 Prosopis cineraria Linn Khejri 12m35 SamaneasamanJacq Rain Tree 20m36 Sapindusemarginatus Vihl Soapnut 10m37 SaracaasokaRoxb.De

Wilde

Ashok 5m38 Sesbaniagrandiflora Pers Swamp- pea,Agathi Ogosti(Ori ya) 10m39 SesbaniaSesban(Linn)Mer rill Common Sesban

Sesban

Jainti 6m40 Spathaodeacampanulata Beauv

eauv

Indian Tulip

Tree

12m41 Spondiaspinnata(L.f) Bemg& Mar-

AAAAAAAAAA AAmraAmra

10m42 SyzygiumcuminiLinn Black plum Jaman 20m43 TamarindusIndicaLinn The Tamarind

Tree

lmli 20m

44 Thespesiapopuleneoides( Roxb)Kostel

Umbrella Tree Parespipal 10m

45 ThujaoccidentalisLinn. American Arborvitae

Arborvitae,

Arborvitae,

White cedar 15m

Table 10.5.2: Proposed Shrubs speciesS.N Binomial Name Common

Name Hindi Name Height

1. Acacia catechu,Willd The cutch tree khair 3m2. Acacia pennata Willd Biswal 3m3. Bouqainvillea speetabilis Willd Bouqainvilla 8m

4. Calotropisqiqantea R.Br(Linn) Giganticswallow wort 5m

5. Calotropisprocera (R. Br.)Ait Swallowwort Akada6. Carissa spinarum Karaunda 3m7. Grewiasubnineaualisa DC Phalsa 7m8. Hamelia patens Jacq Scarlet bush 3m9. lxorachinensis 6m10. Lantana camara Linn Lantana 3m11. Lawsoniainemis Linn Henna Mehendi 5m12. Murrapaniculata Linn Marchula 5m13. Neriumindicum Mill Pink oleandar Kaner 5m14. Poinciana pulcherrima Linn (R.Grab) Guletura 3m15. Ricinuscommunis Linn The castor Erandi 6m16. Sesbaniaspeciosa Taub. Seemaiagathi 4m17. Tabernaemonatanadivaricata Linn Tager 4m18. Tecoma Stans Linn 5m

19. Thevetiaperuviana (Pers) Merri Yellowoleanner Pila Kaner 6m

20. Zizyphusrugosa Lamk Suran 5m21. Citrus aurantium Linn Limbu 5m

22. Zizyphusxylopyra Willd Goteoboro(Oriya)

23. Gardenia tasminoides Eills 5m24. Hibbicucrosa- sinensis Linn Jasud Jasum 3m25. Ixoracoccinea L Rangan 6m




26. Psidiumguayava Linn. Guava tree Amrud 5m

10.7.3 Plantation along Road SidesAutomobiles are the source of pollution of gaseous and particulate pollutants.Component of green belt on road side hence should be with both absorbers ofgases as well as of dust particles. The choice of plants for road side shouldinclude shrubs of height 1 to 1.5 meter and trees of 3-5 meter height. Mediumsized trees, alternating with shrubs are ideal for sorption of particulates andgases, as the company is doing the same in existing plant. The budgetary plan isgiven in the table-10.5.3.

Table-10.5.3 Budgetary Outlets of Greenbelt Development for Five Years

Sr. No. YEAR No. ofplants

Budget(Rs. In Lakhs)

1. 1st Year 1000 5,00,0002. 2nd Year 800 4,00,0003. 3rd Year 500 2,50,0004. 4th Year 400 2,00,0005. 5th Year 300 1,50,000

Total 3000 15,00,000

10.8 Occupational Health And Safety MeasuresTo control and minimize the risks at workplace, MPPL has implemented Health,Safety and Environment Policy with the following objectives: To prevent hazards To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees.

The company, therefore, has adopted the policy set below for the purpose ofcreating and maintaining safe and healthy environment.10.8.1 Health Safety and Environment PolicyHealth, Safety and Environmental Protection (HSE) is a part of MPPL commitment toconduct the activities in harmony with society and nature. The company expects allits employees to implement the HSE Policy. Protecting the health and safety of the employees, neighbours, customers and

consumers. Maintaining the security of people & assets. Protecting the environment10.8.2 Occupational Health and Safety HazardsFollowing Occupational Health and safety Hazards will be there in the Plant:




Dust Noise Heat stress Electrical Hazards Fire and Explosion Other Hazards

(1) DustA) Risks involvedFollowing risks are involved:· Presence of dust may cause respiratory disorders.· Systemic intoxicationsB) Management Measures· Implementation of adequate dust control systems and good housekeeping.· Water sprinkling in the places where dust dispersion can occur.· Regular sweeping of roads within plant premises· Providing dust masks to employees working in handling and storage yards.(2) NoiseA) Risks involvedFollowing risks are involved:· Hearing Impairment, Hypertension, Increase Pulse rate· Annoyance, Tinnitus, Sleep DisturbancesB) Management Measures· Proper maintenance of machineries· Installation of compressors and turbine in closed buildings· Regular monitoring of noise level· Display of noise level with permission level· Display instruction to use of PPEs at high noise level area· Periodic health checkup will be kept as audiometric records for the persons workingin high noise area.(3) Heat stressA) Risks involved· Increase in core body temperature which leads to dehydration· Increase in heart rate and muscle cramps· Heat exhaustionB) Management measures· Monitor workers who are at risk of heat stress· Provide rest periods with water breaks· Use of personal protective equipment




(4) Electrical HazardsA) Risks involved· Electric Shock, Electric Burns, Fires and ExplosionsB) Causes of Hazards· Insulation Failure, Equipment Failure, Poor Maintenance.· Wrong Work Methods, Substandard Material and workmanship· Unauthorized personal & Lack of Training and Knowledge, etc.C) Management Measures· Proper earthingis being/will be done as per IS 3043· Low Voltage Supply is being/will be ensured· Isolating Transformers· Double Insulated Tools· Over Load Protection· Protection Against Leakages (G.F.C.I.)· Flame- Proof Equipment· Lightning Protection

(5) Fire and ExplosionA) Risks involved· Fire catching in store, bag godown, conveyors, oil storage area, fuel storage yard,transformers etc.B) Management Measures· Suitable fire extinguisher, fire hydrant system and fire buckets. Dry power type in oiland fire buckets are kept near transformer, cable, general store and office area. Firetender is kept ready at plant main gate.· Oil and Flammable Gases storage area fenced and declared as Fire Hazardous Area-“No Smoking Area”· Permit and safety instruction to use welding / gas cutting in the area of oil storage,and godown.· Predictive interlock in transformers to give alarm and trip the system· Adequate height of brick walls for separation of all transformers, soak pits forstorage of oil leakages from transformers(6) Other HazardsA) Risks involved· Silo/tank and Buildings Collapse· Slipped and fall from working at height· Failure of lifting tools, tackles and pressure vessel· Occupational injuries




· Hit by moving, flying or falling objectB) Management Measures· Structural soundness of buildings· Installation of light arrestors at all tall buildings· Permit to work at height with work instruction to use safety belts etc.· Testing of all lifting tools, tackles and pressure vessel.· Safe working pressure is maintained in air receiver.· Safe working load for cranes and ropes etc.· Good housekeeping & Speed limit of 20 km/hr in plant area.· Display of emergency number at all suitable location.· Fire tender, ambulance and emergency staff ready at the plant main gate at all thetime.· First aid kits are kept at the sites and training provided.· Use of mobile while driving, alcohol, smoking etc are ban in plant area.· Proper illumination in office

10.8.3 Occupational Health SurveillanceIn the plant, the occupational health surveillance of the employee is being/will bedone on a regular basis and records of the same are being/will be maintained as perthe Factories Act. The occupational health surveillance program will include/includeslung function; sputum analysis and audiometric analysis on regular basis to observeany contraction due to exposure to dust and noise and corrective measures will betaken accordingly. Vocational training programs are being/will also be conducted.Under vocational training the workers is being/will be given training related to allsafety and health aspects pertaining to their vocation and thereafter every quarterspecial training courses/ Awareness program for Malaria eradication, HIV and healtheffects on exposure to dust, heat, noise, chemicals are being/will be organized foremployed person.Periodical medical camps with specialized doctors of various disciplines will alsoprovide/provides the specialized medical assistance to employees as well asneighboring communities.

B. Pre placement and periodical health statusPre / Post-employment checkup will be carried out and following tests are being/willbe conducted: Chest X- rays Audiometry Spirometry




Vision testing (Far & near vision, color vision & other ocular effect) ECG Post-employment occupational health check-up such as lung function,

audiometry, CBC, Blood Sugar, Lipid Profile etc. Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be

updated as per finding during monitoring. Medical records of the employee at the end of his / her term will be updated.

C. Frequency of medical examination Once in a year

D. Personal protective devices and measures Industrial Safety helmets, Crash helmets Face shield Goggles Safety Shoes & Rubber Gumboots: Safety shoes are mandatory to be worn by all

the employees and rubber gumboots are being/will be provided to person whohandles sulphuric acid. Full suit having hand-gloves, goggles, helmet and aprons willbe provided. Face Shield Helmet: The people deputed for welding work are being/will be

provided with face shield helmet. Ear muffs and Ear Plugs Full body Safety harness Leather hand gloves, Asbestos hand gloves, Electrical hand gloves, Heat Resistive

hand gloves, Chemical hand gloves and Cut resistance hand gloves Safety net, Barricading net Protective clothing, Dangari etc. Safety belt / line man's safety belt

E: Harmful chemical:According to permissible exposure levels of harmful chemicals, details are givenbelow:

Sl no. Harmfulchemicals

Permissibleexposure levels

Concentrationin working area

Safety measuresadopted insideplant premises

1. Sodiumhydroxide 2 mg/m3 <2 mg/m3

Proper PPEs areprovided toworkers.




F. Anticipated occupational & safety hazards Heat Stress and Stroke Physical activity Dehydration Cardiovascular disease Skin disorders Dust Exposure Metallic dust exposure Noise Burns and shocks due to electricity

10.8.4 Implementation of OHS standards as per OHSAS/USEPAThe overall objective of the company is to provide a system that is capable ofdelivering healthy and safe workplace. Following measures have been adopted forimplementation of OHS standards. Well-equipped Occupational Health Centre with adequate paramedical staff Routine and special investigation related to occupational health Health surveillance and maintenance of health record Rules and procedure for effective implementation of Safety Health and

Environment policy and made to know all employees Round the clock Ambulance facility Sufficient number of First aid boxes Implementation of OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management

System Formulation of OHS implementation team/ cell Risk assessment of each and every activity Implementation of OHS management program Displaying the safety and health policy and instructions at various locations Display of safe operating procedure (SOP) at various locations Job safety analysis Carry out daily plant safety inspection by internal safety department Investigation of fatal, serious accidents and near miss accident Investigation of reports of occupational diseases Monthly safety meeting of all employees & workers to discuss last month accident

if any, reason and corrective measures taken. Organize campaigns, competitions, contests etc. to promote safety




Organize safety training, seminars for safe working and safe vehicle and trafficmovement within the plant premises and regular training for safe driving outside theplant premises Prepare annual reports of accidents and occupational diseases. Preparation and

updating of Onsite Emergency Plan and Liaison with external agencies andauthorities Ensure use of PPEs according to the job like helmet, safety shoes, goggle, dust

mask, ear plug and hand gloves etc. Establishment of Occupational Health Centre for pre and periodic medical

examination of workers and staff to detect any onset of occupational disease andcorrective manures Display Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for use of every hazardous substance Implement the recommendations of HAZOP (A hazard and operability study) for

examination of problems in existing process / operation that may represent risks topersonnel or equipment Periodic Safety Audits both internal and external, review and implementation of

recommendations.

10.8.5 Safety CommitteeA safety committee is formed and manned by equal participation from managementand workers with the following functions: Accident prevention and control including ensuring the use of safety appliances. Publicity, propaganda, education and training. Assisting and cooperating with the management in achieving the aims and

objectives outlined in the “Health and Safety Policy” of the occupier. Carrying out health and safety surveys for identifying unsafe working

condition/practices, which causes accident.

10.8.6 Medical FacilitiesThe company has/will be provided with occupational health centre functioning roundthe clock along with the trained staff. The company has facility for ambulance for theworkers. Tie up arrangements are/will be there with nearest hospital and nursinghome for the plant. First aid boxes are/will be kept in all identified locations foremergency.Apart from these, specialists will visit/visits the Plant to render consultation. Campsfor immunization, family planning, blood donation and free medical checkupprograms are being/will be organized on regular basis for employees as well asneighboring communities.




First Aid BoxesFirst aid boxes have been/will be provided at prominent places with following items: Small size sterilized dressing. Medium size sterilized dressing. Large size sterilized dressing. Burnol Ointment. Packets of sterilized cotton wool. Bottle (120 ml) of cetramide solution (1%) of suitable antiseptic solution. Mercurochrome solution (in 2% water). Scissors. Adhesive plaster (2cm x 1 m). Sterilized eye pads in separate sealed packets. Aspirin tablets. Potassium Permanganate crystals.

First aid boxes will be kept in every department for emergency. First aid training willbe organized for the employees.

10.8.7 Plan & Fund Allocation for Occupational Health & SafetyProposed budget details for expenditure on Occupational Health & Safety will beRs10.0 lacs/annum for the next 5 years.

Table : 10.6 Fund allocation for Occupational Health & SafetySl No Particular Amount(Lakhs)

1 Estimated Expenses on workerhealth checkup

3.0

2 Doctor fees & other facilities 7.03 Total safety Budget 10.0

10.9 CSR Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy sets out M/s MPPL overall aims,Objectives and Targets in this area. It covers operation in all sectors. CSR action planbuilds a smart, sustainable and inclusive economic area with high employment andproductivity levels, resources conservation and an environmentally acceptable andclimate friendly energy supply, Combined with marked social cohesion.M/s MPPL will developed the following action plan for CSR with the aim ofstrengthening and increase Corporate Social responsibility.Year wise expenditure for Socio Economic DevelopmentThe proposed CSR Cost for next 5 years will be Rs.5.00 CroresYear wise action plan for all developmental activities under “Corporate SocialResponsibility” are proposed as follows:




Table 10.7: Proposed Budget for CSRSl no. Activities Cost (in lacs)

A Educationi Distribution of Education kit, books, stationary etc 30 lacsii Computer education to Girls 10 lacsiii Organization of awareness camps 20 lacsiv Distribution of school furniture’s like stool, table etc. 20 lacs

v School support sport material /School development 20 lacs

Sub - Total 100 lacsB Health & Family Welfarei Medical checkup camps 30 lacsii Awareness programs & Blood Donation Camp 25lacsiii Eye camps 25 lacsiv Veterinary health camps & Animal vaccination camp 20 lacs

Sub - Total 100 lacsC Sustainable Development & Livelihoodi Distribution of laptops, Sewing Machine to females 30 lacsii Organization of self help groups 30 lacsiii Providing fruits plants & new ideas for development 20 lacsiv Agriculture Awareness support training 20 lacs

Sub - Total 100 lacsD Infrastructure Developmenti Construction of toilets in Schools & Govt. Building 40 lacsii Solar light, hand pump installation in Schools. 35 lacsiii Maintains of existing roads in consultation with Govt. 25 lacs

Sub - Total 100 lacsE Social Welfarei Construction of marriage hall, 40 lacsii Sports Events 40 lacs

iii Plantation during monsoon season in School, Govt.offices & both sides of roads 20 lacs

Sub - Total 100 lacs

Total 500.00 lacs(5.00 Crores)




10.10 Vehicular Pollution Control And Its ManagementVehicle emissions are responsible for 70% of the country’s air pollution. Various lawsin this regard have been laid out by the government. Air pollution from vehicleexhaust and industry is a worsening problem for India. Exhaust from vehicles hasincreased eight-fold over levels of twenty years ago; industrial pollution has risenfour times over the same period. The economy has grown two and a half times overthe past two decades.M/s MPPL takes care of all the measures to take up the vehicular pollution control inaddition to the pollution from the plant processes. All the vehicles are keptenvironmentally compliant. The details are as below:

Vehicular pollution control measures:1. Inspection and maintenance (I&M) program for vehicles: The first and mostimportant step towards emission control for the large in-use fleet of vehicles is theformulation of an inspection and maintenance system. It is possible to reduce 30-40% pollution loads generated by vehicles through proper periodical inspections andmaintenance of vehicles. It should include testing of various elements of safety, roadworthiness and compliance to pollution norms. Renewal of permits and registration.

2. Emission norms: Emission norms for all categories of petrol and diesel vehiclesshould be followed. Bharat stage emission standards are emission standardsinstituted by Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants frominternal combustion engine equipment, including motor vehicles. The standards andthe timeline for implementation are set by the Central Pollution Control Board underthe MoEFCC.

3. Appropriate Fuel Diesel with low sulphur content should be used. Pre-mixed fuels (petrol and oil mixture) for use of two stroke vehicles.

4. Periodical Checking of VehiclesVehicles will be checked internally or outsourced for the safety check as per theguidelines and the below mentioned checklist in the table below. Correctivemeasures shall be taken for the ‘Unfit vehicles’.

5. Management Measures· Traffic will be minimized inside and outside the premises.· Adequate inspection and maintenance facilities.




· Older vehicles will be timely replaced.· Keep a check on adulteration of fuel.· Proper traffic management system.· Concretization of roads.· Development of Greenbelt and plantation around roads and plant periphery as amitigative measure.· Awareness programmes in the plant and nearby villages.

10.11 ConclusionAs discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed expansion& installation project willnot be likely to cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area, as adequatepreventive measures will be adopted to maintain various pollutants within thepermissible limits. Greenbelt development around the area would also be taken up asan effective pollution mitigation technique, as well as to control the pollutantsreleased from the premises of M/s MPPL.




Chapter-XIIDisclosure of Consultants Engaged

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA Report for proposed Expansion ofDistillery Plant (M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited) is from 40 KLPD to 100KLPD and power from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW at Village: Firozpur Hafiz, District: Bijnor,Uttar Pradesh.”

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity thatdeveloped the above EIA.

EIA Coordinator:Name: Dr. Shalini Gupta

Signature: Dr. Shalini GuptaPeriod of involvement: Nov 2014 to till dateContact information: 9210476029, 9891088222

S.No

FunctionalArea

Name of theexpert/s

Involvement(Period & Task**)

Signature & Date

1 AP Mr.PurushottamSharma

Prediction of airpollution and its

management.2 WP Mr.Saurabh

TrivediPrediction of water

pollution and itsmanagement and water

balance.3 SHW Mr. Purushottam

SharmaIdentification of nature

of waste,categorization, and

quantity of generatedOB/ waste. Predictionof waste pollution and

its management.




4 SE Mr. DineshChandraGodiyal

Secondary data ofCensus of India,

2011.Socio-Economic impact

assessmentStudy of the socio

economic and culturalaspects.

5 EB Mr. Rishi Punia Ecological andbiodiversity survey

Identification of species(flora and fauna).

Conservation plan forfauna, in case of

schedule-I.6 HG Mr. AbhishekSaxena

Hydrogeological surveyfor assessing aquifer

distribution of the areaWater resource

evaluation of the area.Collection of water

quality data.7 GEO - -

8 SC Dr.ManojKumar Diwedi

Field Survey forassessing the regional

and local soilcharacteristics of the

area.9 AQ Dr.ShaliniGupta

Study of primary data,air Quality Modelingand its interpretation.

10 NV Mr. ParasKumar

Naagori

Study of Noise Impactand their mitigation

measure

11 LU Ms. Geetanjali Satellite DataProcurement,

Interpretation ofSatellite Data forpreparation of LU




12 RH Mr.SwapanBandopadhyay

Assessment of riskinvolved, if any,

Management plan forsafety.

Declaration by the head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized personI, Purushottam sharma, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIAreport for the project:“M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited has proposed Expansion of Distillery Plantis from 40 KLPD to 100 KLPD and power from 1.0 MW to 3.5 MW.”I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for anymisleading information mentioned in the statement.

Name: Mr. Purushottam SharmaDesignation: Managing DirectorName of the EIA Consultant Organization: Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd.

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Ascenso Enviro Pvt.Ltd.NABET Certificate No.: NABET/EIA/342/IA-008




ConclusionThere is no denying the fact that the Proposed Distillery project activities may havesome impact on the existing environment. The measures required to mitigate theseimpacts have been dealt with in detail. From the detailed analysis of theenvironmental impacts and the remedial measures suggested/recommended it can beconcluded that no significant deterioration in the ecosystem is likely to occur due tothe proposed establishment of plant. On the other hand, several benefits likeemployment generation; plantation and economic growth in the area will increaseand also contribute to the overall development of the nearby area.

From the detailed study of the environmental impact on account of proposed plantand the remedial measures suggested thereof in the Environmental management planit could be concluded that no significant deterioration in the ecosystem is likely to becaused in the long run.

The proponents M/s Mohit Petrochemicals Private Limited is a Company ofrepute, having highly experienced administrative and technical staff, capable ofmanaging the industry with full confidence. So, it is recommended that‘Environmental Clearance’ for the establishment of this project could begranted.

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