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FORM – I
(a) I. Basic Information
S. No Item Details
1. Name of the project/s
Issue of Revalidation of EC Order Reg. of Expansion Proposal of M/s Times Steel & Power Private Limited (Formerly Nixon Steel & Power Limited) – Extension Validity of EC for a Period of five years w.e.f 1st Dec 2014 already Recommended by the EAC (I - 1) on its 29th Reconstituted EAC (IND- 1) held on 11th and 12th Dec 2014, Agenda No. 29.5.1 pending issue of letter against submission Company Name Change Documents.
2. S. No. in the Schedule 3(a)
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Proposed capacity/area/length/
to be handle/command area/lease area /number of wells to be handled
EC granted for the Following Facilities
Facility Specification Total Project
DRI Plant 1 X 350 TPD 1,00,000 TPA
Captive Power Plant (WHRB) 2 X 8 MW 16 MW
Captive Power Plant (FBC) 1 X 20 20 MW
Steel Melting Shop
Induction Furnace
(8 X 12 T)
3,00,000 TPA
LRF (2 X 30 T)
VOD/AOD
( 2 X 30 T)
Double Strand CCM (2 X 6/11)
Steel Rolling Mill - 3,00,000
TPA
Ferro Alloys Plant ( 2 X 10 MVA) 32,000 TPA
Oxygen & Nitrogen Plant) - 250 m3
Coal Washery - 3,50,000 TPA
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4. New / Expansion/Modernization Expansion of Existing Sponge Iron Plant to Integrated Steel Plant.
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. DRI Plant of 1 x 350 TPD for production of 1,00,000 TPA of Sponge Iron.
Total Area = 80 Acres
6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ ‘A’ Category
7. Does it attract the general condition? If, yes, please specify.
Yes because Sponge Iron Manufacturing is involved.
8. Does it attract the specific condition? If, yes, please specify. No
9. Location The Area covered in Survey of India Toposheet No.
73B/11. Location Map enclosed. Enclosure - 1
Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Plot No. 98,
Village Industrial Estate, Kalunga
Tehsil Panposh, Rourkela
District Sundargarh
State Odisha - 770031
10. Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms.
Railway Station: Kalunga Railway Station at 2.0 kms from the Project Site. Air Port: Rourkela Air Strip is at 6.0 kms from the Project Site.
11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms.
Nearest Town: Rourkela at more than 10 kms from the Project site. Nearest City: Rourkela at more than 10 kms from the Project site. District Headquarter: Sundargarh at around 100 kms from the Project site.
12.
Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)
Zilla Parishada: The President, Zilla Parishada, Sundargarh District, At/PO- Sundargarh, Dist – Sundargarh – 770 001, Municipal Corporation: The Executive Officer, Rourkela Municipality Rourkela - 769001
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13. Name of the applicant M/s Times Steel & Power Private Limited (Formerly Nixon Steel & Power Limited
14. Registered Address
M/s Times Steel & Power Private Limited
54, L. S. C., LU- Block,
Pitampura, Delhi – 110 088
Tel : 011-43001881 (6 lines)
Fax: 011- 43001887, 43001888
E-Mail : [email protected]
15.
Address for correspondence:
Name Mr. R. K. Dash
Designation (Owner/partner/CEO) CEO
Address
M/s Times Steel & Power Private Limited
(Formerly Nixon Steel & Power Limited
Plot No. 98, Industrial Estate, Kalunga,
Sundargarh, Odisha
Pin Code 770031
E – mail [email protected]
Telephone No. 0661- 2661322, 09437043577
Fax No. 0661- 2661322
16.
Details of Alternatives Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet.
No other alternate sites are considered as the proposed project is within the existing plant premises of the company. The site is found well connected to Rail transport, Road transport, Air transport. Electrical power and water is also available.
17. Interlinked Projects NIL
18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?
No
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19 If, yes, date of submission Not applicable
20. If no, reason It is an independent project.
21.
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given.
(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
(c) The C. R. Z. Notification, 1991?
(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: No, Not applicable as there is no forest land involved in the proposed project.
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: No. Within 10 km radius of the project there is no Wildlife Reserve or Sanctuary.
(c) The C. R. Z. Notification, 1991: No, Not applicable as the proposed project does not fall within CRZ area.
22 Whether there is any Government order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?
No
23. Forest land involved (hectares) No
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?
(a) Name of the Court
(b) Case No.
(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.
No
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(II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,
which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No. Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data
Source of Information
1.1
Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)
No
Existing land is an industrial land within the Kalunga Industrial Estate. There will be no change in land use. The land use category will remain as “Industrial”. The detail break up of land use of this core area is given here after against column no. 1.3.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No
Not applicable as it is an expansion project within the same premises of the existing plant.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.3 Creation of new land uses? yes
Land Use Break up of the Core Area of 80 Acres for expansion is as follows;
Description Area in Acres
DRI and WHRB 8.0 RMH and Coal Washery 4.0
AFBC 3.0
SMS 1.5
Re-Rolling 1.5
Ferro Alloys Plant 1.5 Infrastructure and Utilities 1.5
Furnace Slag Handling 1.0
Solid Waste(Ash) Handling 33.0
Plantation 12.0
Open Area 13.0
Total 80.0
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes
The studies are already carried out during construction of existing plant. However, some more soil testing and other pre-construction investigations will be needed.
Project Proponent and Project Report
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1.5 Construction works? Yes
Construction work will include, site grading, civil, mechanical & electrical works as required.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.6 Demolition works? No
As proposed area is presently an open area. So no demolition works needed.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.7
Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?
Yes
Temporary sheds will be made with all minimum required facilities like water, power, fuel and adequate sanitary system.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.8
Above ground buildings, structures or Earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations
Yes
Site grading will be carried out in the main plant area. Excavation works required for water reservoir, main plant and for other equipment foundations.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? No Not applicable
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable Project Proponent and Project Report
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable Project Proponent and Project Report
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable Project Proponent and Project Report
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?
Yes
Stainless / Alloy / Construction Steel will be produced through Sponge Iron route along with Induction Furnace, LRF, AOD/VOD.
The product will be sized and shaped by CCM and Re-Rolling.
Power generation by Waste Heat Recovery and AFBC Boiler.
Ferro Alloys (Ferro Mg/Charge Chrome) will be produced by 2 Nos of 10 MVA Furnace.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes
Temporary storage area would be provided for storage of plant equipment and raw material. The existing facilities may be used in some extent. For the main plant, fuel oil storage tanks, and water storage tanks would be provided.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes
Solid Waste is mainly Coal Char and Fly Ash. Coal Char or Dolo Char will be completely used as a partial substitution of Fuel in
Project Proponent and Project Report
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AFBC. And Fly ash will be used for brick making, which will be used in-house and also will be distributed free among needy villagers in the periphery. Other solid wastes including Bottom Ash will be disposed off inside factory premises at an identified location. All liquid effluent will be treated mostly for suspended solids, pH and oil & grease in a common treatment plant. After such treatment it will be reused for ash quenching, dust suppression and plantation purpose inside factory premises.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?
No Company staff and officers live in nearby city mainly Rourkela and Rajgangpur.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?
Yes Existing rail / road facilities will meet the need to some extent. But the bulk Raw Material / Finish Product will be transported by a new private rail way siding to be made available.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.18
New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
Yes Existing rail / road facilities will meet the need to some extent. But the bulk Raw Material / Finish Product will be transported by a new private rail way siding to be made available.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.19
Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
No Not required. Project Proponent and Project Report
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?
Yes New Water Pipelines as well new power transmission line will be constructed.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.21
Impoundment, damming, culvert, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
No Not required Project Proponent and Project Report
1.22
Stream crossings?
Yes
A storm water drain is passing through the project site.
Topographical Map & Actual Physical Site Features
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?
Yes
During construction existing system will be used.
Project Report
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During operation total requirement of water will be 210 CUM / Hr (Make up) in peak hours and average requirement is 180 CUM / Hr (Make up).
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
No Not applicable
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.25
Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?
Yes
Transport of materials will be by as per required vehicles depending upon the size of the material. And transport of personnel is mostly their own or available public transport.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?
No
Not applicable
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.27
Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?
NA
Not applicable
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?
Yes
During construction and also during operation there is inflow of both technical and non-technical as well labor category personnel to the project site. During construction there will be 200 to 250 persons to be employed and during operation it will be around 550 persons including existing 220 on role excluding 70 to 80 casual staff as and when required.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.29 Introduction of alien species?
No
Plantation are being done and will be done with local species only. As rate of survival growth of local species is much higher than any alien species.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?
No
No vegetation of the core area and buffer area of the proposed project site is going to be affected by the proposed project.
Project Proponent and Project Report
1.31 Any other actions? ---- ------ ----
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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non -renewable or in short supply):
S. No. Information/checklist
confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source
of information data
Source of information
data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) No No such underdeveloped or
agricultural land will be used.
Project Proponent and Project Report
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD
Yes
Quantity: 210 CuM/hr including existing use of 41 CUM / Hr.
Competing Users: There are other industries in the Industrial Estate.
Source of Water: As on date it is IDCO Supply. For expansion also IDCO Supply water will be used. In addition during non availability of IDCO Supply surface water from River Sankh / river Brahmani which is at about 4 to 5 km from the project site will be drawn with permission from State Irrigation and Water Resource Department. Underground Water from Deep Bore Well will be used for construction purpose.
Project Proponent and Project Report
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes
Minerals used as Raw Material for different process including existing 350 TPD DRI Kiln are given below.
Raw Material Qty. Sponge Iron Plant of 2 X 350 TPD Iron Ore 3,70,000 TPA Coal 2,40,000 TPA Dolomite/ Lime Stone
6,000 TPA
Fuel 800 KL/Annum Steel Melting Shop of 3,00,000 TPA Sponge Iron 2,35,000 TPA Pig Iron 40,000 TPA Scrap 60,000 TPA Re-Rolling Mill Billets 3,00,000 TPA
Project Report and project proponent
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Oxygen/Nitrogen Plant -250 CuM Atmospheric Air
1250 CuM
WHRB – 16 MW Hot Air 1,80,000 M3/Hr FBB- 20 MW Coal Char 1,12,000 TPA Rejects & Middlings
1,10,000 TPA
F Grade Coal 1,00,000 TPA Coal Washery = 0.35 MTPA ROM Coal 3,50,000 TPA Ferro Alloys – 2 X 10 MVA Chrome Ore 24000 TPA Manganese Ore 89856 TPA
Briquettes 57000 TPA Quartz 6000 TPA Coke 18000 TPA Electrode Paste 650 TPA
2.4
Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)
Yes
At this stage of pre feasibility of the project it is difficult to give exact quantity of such material. However the type of job work are as follows:
Earth Work, Concrete and Steel Structural Work
Project Report
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) NO
We will not use any Timber / Timber products in construction activities
Project Proponent
2.6
Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Yes for both
Construction & Operati
on
1. Construction power requirement is 200 KVA
2. Operational power requirement will be 65 MW.
3. From own generation 36 MW and
4. 29 MW from State Electricity Grid.
Project Report / Project Proponent
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No Not Applicable Project Report
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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data
Source of information
data
3.1
Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)
Yes
HSD Requirement is 40 KL per Year
Project Report
3.2
Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
No
As the storage, transfer and handling of the said material will be strictly as per MSIHC Rules and Guidelines.
Project Report
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?
Yes
There is and will be significant improvement in the living standards of the people in the vicinity.
Project Report
3.4
Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No
As the storage, transfer and handling of the said material will be strictly as per MSIHC Rules and Guidelines.
Project
Proponent
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable -------
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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data
Source of information
data
4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes Yes During Construction only Project Report
4.2
Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)
Yes
During Construction as well during operation domestic wastes will be there depending upon the people to be engaged.
Project Report
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)
Yes
During construction 1. Oily Sludge 2. Used Oil 3. Residue of Container of
Petroleum Oil Storage Tank 4. Spent Solvents 5. Container with residue of
hazardous wastes/chemicals Discarded Container
During Operation 1. Process Dust 2. Decanter Tank Sludge 3. Spent Solvents 4. Container with residue of
hazardous wastes/chemicals 5. Discarded Container
Schedule of Waste Category / class (Hazardous Waste Management Rules)
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes
Dolo Char, Fly Ash, Furnace slag, PM, SO2, NOx, CO, and Sludge from Water Re-circulation System
Project Report
4.5 Surplus product Nil Not Applicable Project Report
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment
Yes
For sanitary waste of the plant the provision of septic tank and soak pit are provided. And sludge from water treatment plant is disposed off at designated disposal site.
Project Report
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Soil Project Report
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes
Equipment will be replaced and sold as scrap when it will be of not in working or discarded condition.
Project Report
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable Project Report
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable Project Report
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable Project Report
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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S. No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data
Source of information
data
5.1
Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes SO2, NOx, PM and other trace
elements Project Report
5.2
Emissions from production processes Yes PM, SO2, NOx and CO Project Report
5.3
Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive Dust Project Report
5.4
Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment
Yes Fugitive Emission Project Report
5.5
Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste
Yes Fugitive Emission Project Report
5.6
Emissions from incineration of waste No No provision for Incinerator in the
Project Project Report
5.7
Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)
No No provision for Incinerator in the Project Project Report
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable Project Report
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6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data with source
of information data
Source of
information data
6.1
From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes
1. By selecting low noise prone equipment which would have leq level below 85 dB(A) at 1 meter distance
2. By dampening the vibrations providing anti-vibration pads.
3. By isolating the noise prone unit from the working personnel’s continuous exposure
4. By administrative control, the administrative control would have a major role to monitor the noise, take remedial measures and ensure that no plant personnel is over exposed to noise
5. By providing acoustic enclosure at the source of noise generation.
Project Report & Project Proponent
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Same as above Project Report
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Same as above Project Report
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not Applicable Project Report
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Same as above Project Report
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Same as above Project Report
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable Project Report
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7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
Source of information
data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials
No
Handling and storage of hazardous materials will be strictly as per Hazardous Waste (management and Handling) Rules, 1989 and amendment there of. So no risk in this regard.
Project Report
7.2
From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
No
Sewage and all other effluents will be treated and will meet the norms specified by CPCB as well as SPCB. So no risk envisage in this regard.
Project Report
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water
No
All emissions to air, water and land will be strictly as per the provisional limits. Thus, no risk of contamination in this regard.
Project Report
7.4 From any other sources No Not Applicable Project Report
7.5
Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?
No
Situation of any long-term risk is ruled out as the project proposed all adequate remedial measures for control of pollution.
Project Report
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could
affect human health or the environment
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
Source of information
data
8.1
From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances
Yes
But all preventive as well incidental measures will be followed. All provisions of Boiler & Factories Rules, Personnel & Safety Rules, Fire Safety Rules will be strictly observed from the very inception of project construction and operational phases.
Project Report
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable Project Report & Project Proponent
8.3
Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?
No
Project is not in a Flood Prone area. The Seismic Zone is III as per IS 1893 (latest Issue). Thus, no such natural disaster is envisaged.
Project Report
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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data
Source of information
data
9.1
Lead to development of supporting.
Facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
• Housing development
• Extractive industries
• Supply industries
• Other
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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All those developmental activities will follow all related environmental guideline to protect the environment.
Environmental Guidelines
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment
No Not applicable -----
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Will follow all statutory
provisions ---
9.4
Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
No Distance is maintained ----
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(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S. No. Areas Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary
source of information
data
1
Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
Nil
Not applicable
Topo sheet
2
Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
No
NA
Toposheet
3
Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
No
NA
Project Report
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters
River Brahmani,
Sankha and Koel
4 to 5 kms from proposed project site by road
Location Map
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable Project Report
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
No Not Applicable Project Report
7 Defense installations No Not Applicable Project Report
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Steel City, Rourkela Project Report
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)
Yes Such facilities are available at Rourkela. Project Report
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Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
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River Brahmani, Sankha and Koel at 4 to 5 KM distance from proposed project site
Location Map
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Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)
No
Not applicable
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Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
No
Not applicable
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(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
Not applicable, as the EIA/EMP Report has already been prepared as per the ToR given by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF.
The ToR issued by MoEF & CC is given below.
Baart sarkar Payaa-varNa evaM vana maM~alaya
Government of India Ministry of Environment & Forests
(IA Division) Paryavaran Bhawan
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110 003
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 011: 2436 7076 F. No. J-11011/520/2008-IA-II (I) Dated: November 20, 2008
To M/s Nixon Steel & Power Ltd. Mr. Vinay Choudhary(Dir) Plot No. 98, Industrial Estate, Kalunga, Distt. Sunder Garh Orisa-769031
Sub: Expansion of Sponge Iron from 350 TPD to 700 TPD and setting up of coal Washery (0.35 MMTPA), Power Plant (36 MW), Induction Furnace (8 No. X 12 T), Ladle Refining Furnace (2 No. X30 T), VOD/AOD (2 No. X 30 T) and Continuous Casting Machine (6/11 double strand 2 No.) at Plot No. 98, Industrial Estate, Kalunga, District Sundergarh, Orissa by M/s. Nixon Steel & Power limited. – TOR reg.
Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter No. NIXON/MOEF/TOR/01 dated April 29, 2008 alongwith Form-I and prefeasibility report along with draft TORs for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report as per the EIA Notification, 2006.
Draft Terms of Reference for preparation of EIA/EMP have been discussed in 86 th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 20th to 22nd October, 2008. The Committee finalised the following TORs for the cement Plant:
1. Present land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery for 10 km radius around the plant.
2. Location of national parks / wildlife sanctuary within 10 km. radius should specifically be mentioned.
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3. Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall should be collected.
4. List of raw material required and source should be included.
5. Details of the manufacturing processes.
6. Details of the products alloys along with annual production of stainless steel, alloys etc
7. Details of the specifications of Re-rolling mill, VOD/AOD etc
8. Fuel analysis, quantity of fuel required, its source and transportation.
9. One season ambient air quality data (except monsoon) at 8 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out. The monitoring stations should take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.
10. The suspended particulate matter present in the ambient air must be analysed for the presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction. Chemical characterization of RSPM and for incorporating of RSPM data.
11. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Air quality modelling for steel and cement plant for specific pollutants needs to be done.
12. Plant-wise air pollution control measures proposed for the control of gaseous emissions from all the sources should be incorporated.
13. A note on control of fugitive and secondary emissions from as per CPCB guidelines from all the sources should be incorporated.
14. Existing emission data for the ambient air. Stack emissions and fugitive emissions.
15. One season data for gaseous emissions during winter season is necessary.
16. Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed and provided.
17. Alternate modes of transportation of coal for the project should be examined and their relative merits and demerits in terms of environmental impacts should be provided.
18. Permission for the drawl of water from River ground from the concerned department and permission should provided with EIA report.
19. Consent of IDCO for supply of additional water for expansion should be incorporated.
20. Water balance data including quantity of effluent generated, recycled and reused and discharged should be provided. Details of the Methods adopted/to be adopted for the water conservation.
21. Surface water quality of nearby rivers and dam (60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations must be ascertained.
22. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8 locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic) is vital.
23. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plants including coke oven plant, recycle and reuse for different purposes should be included.
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24. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly tailings, slag, char and fly ash. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of ash should be included.
25. Detailed plan of ash utilization / management, evacuation of ash, ash pond impermeability and whether it would be lined, if so, details of the lining etc. and MOU signed with the Cement manufacturers for utilizing granulated BF slag should be included.
26. Generation and utilization of waste/fuel gases from plant and their utilization in the CPP have to be set out.
27. Risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed.
28. Occupational health of the workers needs elaboration.
29. Green belt development plan in 33 % area and a scheme for rainwater harvesting have to be put in place.
30. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.
31. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) plan as per the policy of the State Govt. and National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy, 2007 as applicable in the instant case. All the details including land acquired / to be acquired, number of families affected, provision of land for land; compensation, facilities, employment, training etc. including time bound action plan should be included.
32. Details of programmes for the establishment of educational, graduate, ITI, Engineering Colleges or any other institution to improve the quality of life for the affected persons.
33. A note on identification and implementation of Carbon Credit project should be included.
34. An Action Plan for the implementation of the recommendations made for the Steel and Cement Plants in the CREP guidelines must be prepared.
35. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures should also be included.
36. A tabular chart for the issues raised and addressed during p ublic hearing/public consultation should be provided.
37. Any litigation / court case pending against the proposal should also be included.
Besides the above, the general points mentioned below should also to be followed during preparation of EIA/EMP:
1. All documents to be properly referenced with index, page numbers and continuous page
numbering.
2. Where data are presented in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were collected and the sources should be indicated.
3. Where the documents provided in a language other than English, an English translation should be provided.
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These TORs should be considered for preparation of draft EIA/EMP including other information as per the generic structure given in the EIA Notification, 2006. As soon as the EIA/EMP report is prepared, the same may be submitted to the MOEF for consideration of prior environmental clearance. Public Hearing is not required as per para 7(i)III Stage(3) (b) of the EIA Notification 2006.
(H. S. Malviya) Joint Director
Copy to:
1. The Chairman, Orissa Pollution Control Board Bhubaneswar
2. Guard file
(H. S. Malviya) Joint Director
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Enclosure -1
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