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1. INTRODUCTION

M/s RP Multimetals (P) Limited is already manufacturing Steel

Ingots, Billets, HR coils, MS Bars, flats, ERW/MS pipes etc., at

Village Salani, Amloh road, Mandi Gobindgarh, District

Fatehgarh Sahib Punjab. They now want to increase the capacity

of their unit by replacing existing induction furnace having

capacity 4TPHX2 & 5 TPHX1 with three no Induction furnaces

having capacity 15 TPH each. They also increase the capacity of

Rolling mill. The existing capacity of the unit is 200TPD of Steel

Ingots, Concast Billets and HR coils, MS Bars, flats, ERW/MS

pipes etc is 200 TPD. The capacity of the unit after expansion

will be 540 TPD of Billets, Steel Ingots and 540 TPD of HR

coils, MS Bars, flats, ERW/MS pipes. As per G.O.I Notification

dated 14/09/2006 they have to submit Form No- I along with Pre-

Feasibility Report and other relevant documents for getting

Environmental Clearance. Further, the project site falls within 5

km radius of the “Critically Polluted Areas” of Mandi

Gobindgarh as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board,

as such the project is to be treated as Category ‘A’ and thus the

Environmental Clearance will be given by the Ministry of

Environment and Forest, GOI, New Delhi. This Prefeasibility

report has, therefore, been prepared to assess the likely impact of

the proposed expansion on various factors which may be affected

with the implementation of the programme and to suggest

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remedial / precautionary measures, if any. Key plan of the site is

attached as Fig 1.1.

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FIGURE – 1.1 KEY - PLAN

PROJECT SITE

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2. PROFILE OF THE PROMOTORS & COMPANY

M/s RP Multimetals (P) Limited is a Private Limited Company.

The Director of the company are as under:

1. Sh. Narain Singla

2. Sh. Gopal Singla

3. Sh. Yograj Singla

4. Sh. Ashish Singla

All the promoters are well versed with the process involved &

can handle the project efficiently.

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3.0 DETAILS OF THE PROJECT

This is an existing unit for manufacturing of Steel Ingots,

Concast Billets, HR coils, MS Bars, flats, Rounds, ERW/MS

pipes. Now it is proposed to increase the capacity of the unit by

installing three numbers Induction furnace of capacity 15TPH

each and one number rolling mill of 340 TPD capacity, for

manufacturing of Steel Ingots, Billets, HR coil, MS Bars,

Rounds and flats etc at Village Salani, Amloh road, Mandi

Gobindgarh, Dist- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Plant & site location

of project is given in table 3.1. Layout plan of project is given

on Fig. 3.1. It is about 5 Kms from Mandi Gobindgarh bus stand

and about 60 km from Chandigarh and 40 km from Ludhiana on

SH-12A. The existing area of the plot is about 9.4 Acres. The

capacity of the unit after expansion will be Billets, Steel Ingots

& Blooms will be 540MTD and HR coils, rounds, ERW pipes,

flats will also be 540MTD.

3.1 Raw Materials

-The raw materials used in the manufacturing of steel Ingots /

Billets are as under:

i) MS/CI Scrap, Sponge / Pig Iron, Ferro Alloys:-

These will be sourced from Domestic as well as

International Markets.

-The raw materials used in the manufacturing of structural

sections are as under:

ii) Steel Ingots and Billets: -

These will be sourced from own unit.

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TABLE 3.1

Plant Site and Location S.No Particulars Details

1 Location

a Village Salani

b District / State Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

c Latitude 30°38'01.53” North

d Longitude 76o15’42.26” East

2 Elevation 261 mts.

3 Land use at the project site Industrial, As per notified Master Plan

4 Climatic Conditions Temperature Rainfall Relative Humidity, % Wind speed, Kms/hour

Min: 5.8oC, Max:41 oC 660 mm (average) Min: 22%, Max:80% 10 Km (approx.)

5 Nearest highway SH 12A and National Highway-44 (Delhi-Ludhiana)

6 Nearest railhead Mandi Gobindgarh (about 5 km)

7 Nearest airport Chandigarh (about 60 km)

8 Features with 10 km radius

a Defense installations Nil

b Archaeological important places

Nil

c Wild life sanctuaries Nil.

d Reserved/Protected forest Nil

e Industries in 10-Km radius Focal Point, Mandi Gobindgarh

9 Nearest major city Fatehgarh Sahib

10 Nearest major settlement Mandi Gobindgarh

11 Rivers in 10-Km radius Nil

12 Hill ranges Nil

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Figure-3.1 Layout Plan

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3.2 Power

The existing power of the unit is 12.78MW. The proposed power

requirement of the unit will be 10.00 MW. After expansion

power demand will be 22.78 MW. This demand will be met by

sourcing the power from Punjab State Power Corporation limited

from nearby Sub-station.

3.3 Water

Water consumption for the unit will be small as the requirements

are only for cooling system where water will be re-circulated in a

closed circuit. The existing requirement of the fresh water is

about 28 KLD which include 20.0 KLD for makeup water is

required for meeting the evaporation losses in the cooling circuit

and 8 KLD for domestic purpose. After expansion total fresh

water required will be 38 KLD which would be met from ground

water through a tube-well already existing within the premises.

Water balance of the project has been shown in Fig. 3.2

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Figure: 3.2

WATER BALANCE FLOW DIAGRAM

(KLD)

Supply Water over head Tank

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Domestic Water Supply

(14)

Cooling Tower Tank (500)

STP (11.2)

Cooling for furnace

For Irrigation purpose for Plantation

Clear Water Tank (476)

Evaporation (24)

Consumption (2.8)

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3.4 Manpower

The requirement of personnel for the proposed plant has been

made keeping in view of the following:

• Technical concept of plant, including process control and

instrumentation.

• Smooth and efficient operation of the plant.

• Effective co-ordination between the various departments

within the plant.

• Optimum organization will well defined and judicious job

distribution

• Optimum utilization of different grades of workmen and

supervisory staff and

• Maximum capacity of the facilities.

In all there are about 225 persons working in the unit out

of which no persons will stay in the factory except

watchman. After expansion about 325 persons will be

working in the unit.

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3.5 Manufacturing Process

The industry produces Billets from melting scraps and cast iron

scraps. All operations are carried out in batch process. The

overall manufacturing process comprises of the following steps -

Furnace Loading -The raw material (Steel scrap crushed into

suitable sizes which can be accommodated in

the furnace) is loaded into the furnace

crucible, to the brim, with the furnace set on.

Heating/Melting - The loaded pieces are heated to melting

(temperature of about 1600� C) and steel

scrap is loaded incrementally till the furnace

crucible is completely filled (up to its rated

capacity) with molten volume.

Slag Removal - The impurities present in the molten content,

being light, gets collected as slag at the top

and requires regular removal from the top of

the molten volume.

Alloying - Calculated quantities of carbon, manganese,

silica, etc. are added to the molten metal, for

alloying, to obtain the steel of desired

grade/characteristics.

Laddle Pouring - The molten steel is tapped into the laddles for

onward pouring into the caster at other place.

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Caster - The High Speed Module Caster is meant for

conversion of the molten steel into Billets of

the requisite sizes as per particular

requirements. The whole process comprises of

tapping of the molten metal into moulds

Cooling - The tubes are allowed to cool at appropriate

temperature to obtain the solidified form of

metal. These castings in the form of Billets

are continuously withdrawn from the bottom

of the mould tubes covered with water-spray

from mould tube to the withdrawal section.

Billet - The square billets are shifted to the cooling

beds with the help of rollers and hydraulics.

Roughing Mill No. 1 -The billet from the Cooling beds is shifted

to Roughing Mill No.1with the help of Chain

Shifters and High Speed Conveyors. The

Billet automatically passes four times from

the roughing mill with the help of conveyors

and horizontal/vertical stands, making it

compatible for Intermediate Mill No. 2 and

giving it the basic shape of a MS Bar (Strip).

Intermediate Mill No. 3 -The basic strips are transferred to the 16”

intermediate Mill No. 3 through High Speed

Conveyors and manual operations.

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Finishing Mill Nos 4/5/6 -After the above intermediate processing, the

strips are passed through these three stages for

the finishing process.

Flat Bed Conveyor - It is used for carrying the above material to

the hot coiler. The strip is transferred to the

Hot Coilers through these flat bed high speed

conveyors.

Hot Coiler - The strip passed by the Flat Bed Conveyors

reaches out to the Hot Coiler and the same is

coiled into baby coils.

De Coiler - The hot coil is de-coiled further for the cutting

process.

Cutting - After passing through the De Coiler, the strips

are cut into pieces of the desired lengths.

Cold Coiler - After cutting, the strip pieces are now coiled

into cold coils as per requirement.

Final Product - After the cold coiler processing, the final

product of this stage, i.e. the strips become

ready for use.

Cold Strip / De coiler / These steps are initiated for conversion of the

cold strips into

Pipe Mill pipes of the requisite sizes.

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Welding - It is done to join the pipes.

Cutting - Cutting of the pipes is done with the purpose

to obtain the suitable smaller pieces of the

required sizes.

Final Product ERW PIPES After completion of the above mentioned

steps, the final product is available in the

shape of ERW Pipes.

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MS Scrap & Additives storage

Charging of Material in Furnace

Melting

Billets

Slag

Rolling Mill

Final Product

VD/VOD

CCM

LRF

Fig 3.3

Process flow chart

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3.6 OTHER FEATURES:

• The plant would incorporate the most modern control

system using the latest microprocessor based Dust Control

System.

• Cooling water circuit is close circuited, thereby ensuring

no generation of waste water.

• The process, selected envisages re-cycling all the material

collected in the pollution control equipment whereby

ensuring no generation of solid waste.

• The plant lay out is so arranged that the major production

units are laid in a straight line whereby minimizing/

avoiding the various transfer points.

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5. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS

4.1 The State

Punjab is one of the progressive States in the Northern part

of India. It derives its name from five rivers which used to

flow through the State before partition of the Country in

1947 viz Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jehlam. After

partition two of the rivers i.e. Chenab and Jehlam went to

Pakistan Punjab and the other three remained in Indian

Punjab. The economy of the State is dependent mainly on

Agriculture. Punjab has over 2.04 lakh small and medium

industries and about 600 large scale industries. It leads in

the manufacture of machine and hand tools; printing and

paper cutting machinery; auto parts and electrical switch

gear. The State also provides more than 75% of the

country's requirement for bicycles, sewing machines,

hosiery and sports goods. It has also made big strides

towards industrialization. A number of Industrial areas

have been developed by the State. Ludhiana, Jallandhar,

Amritsar and Mohali are famous for Large and Medium

scale industrial units.

4.2 Fatehgarh Sahib District

The historic and pious district of Fatehgarh Sahib came

into existence with effect from 13th April, 1992, Baisakhi

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Day deriving its name from Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the

youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh. It is bounded by Distt

of Ropar in the North, Patiala in the South, Mohali and

Part of Patiala in the East Ludhiana in the West it is about

50 Kms towards the west of Chandigarh, the capital of

Punjab.

The economy of the district depends mainly on agriculture

and allied activities. The main towns are Sirhind, Bassi

Pathana, Amloh, Khamano & Mandi Gobindgarh. The last

is also known as the 'Steel Town of India' having a good

number of steel rolling mills. Besides, numerous industrial

units are engaged in the manufacturing of sewing machine

parts, centrifugal pumps, bus/truck body building and

mining machinery.

4.3 Project Site

The project is located at Village Salani, Amloh road Mandi

Gobindgarh of Fatehgarh Sahib Dist of Punjab on SH-12A.

It lies near Long 76o-15’42.26” and Lat: 30o-38’01.53” and

is at an Altitude of about 261m above mean sea level.

4.4 Climate:

There is a meteorological observatory at Chandigarh which

is at a distance of about 60 km from the site. Its data is

fairly representative of the conditions in the District in

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general. The climate of the district is generally dry except

in the brief monsoon season and is very hot in summer and

cold in winter. The cold season is from middle of

November to early part of March. Succeeding period up-to

the end of June is hot season. July, August and September

are the South West monsoon season.

4.5 Temperatures

The area is fairly plain. December and January are the

coldest months whereas in May and June the heat is quite

intense. The temperature varies from 5oC minimum to

41oC maximum during the year.

4.6 Rainfall

The rainfall in the Zone is caused by the South-West

monsoon. It starts in the month of July and extends up-to

the end of September. During this period the monsoon

rain-fall contributes about 70 to 80% of the total annual

rainfall. The average annual rain fall is in the range of 660

mm. The annual numbers of rainy days on an average are

about 34 in a year, out of which about 20 falls in the

monsoon period of July to September.

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4.7 Humidity

In summer months of April, May and June, which is the

driest part of the year, the afternoon humidity comes down

to 22% while the relative humidity during monsoon

months goes upto about 80%.

4.8 Cloudiness

During monsoon season skies are over cast with moderate

to heavy clouds. During rest of the year, the sky is mostly

clear. It is lightly clouded occasionally during winter

season.

4.9 Winds

The Wind direction in the area is mostly from North-West

to South-East. During January to May the winds are quite

strong while July to October is calm months. The general

trends of various meteorological data from meteorological

observatory at Chandigarh and field observations are used

to draw Wind Rose Diagram.

4.10 Drainage

The area is generally plain and has good slope from North-

East to South-West. The area is well drained and takes the

entire rain water flows to Sirhind Choe which ultimately

joins river Ghaggar near Haryana boundary.

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4.11 Land Use

The total area of the District is 1147 sq km. 89% is net

sown area and 11% is under non-agricultural use.

Agriculture is mostly dependent on tube-wells. Rice and

wheat are the main crops in the area.

4.12 Forest

There is no reserved forest near the project site. The area

under forest is hardly about 2000 Ha. The company also

proposes to plant about 200 trees and shrubs within the

project area.

4.13 Flora And Fauna

Ecological system consists of varieties of interrelationship

between both biotic and abiotic components. Biotic

components comprise of both plant and animal

communities, which interact not only within and between

them but also within the abiotic physical. Animal plant

communities in their natural habitat exist in a well

organized manner. The project does not disturb any natural

setting and is coming up in an already existing Industrial

area. Flora in the area generally consists of Dalbergia,

Prosopis, Albizzia, Ficus, Azolla, Hydrilla, Nelumbo,

Typha, Phragmites, Zizyphus Mauritiana, Syzgium cumini,

Ipomoea aquatica, Cyprus and Grasses. Animals like

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Smooth Indian Otter, Hog Deer, Wild Boar, Flying

Fox, Wildcat, Squirrel, Fruit bat, and Common

Mongoose are found in the area.

4.14 Ambient Air Quality

The Status of Ambient Air Quality in the study area will be

determined by monitoring air quality in the Area at

different locations after issuing Terms of Reference. The

study area is a mix of rural, urban and industrial area and

the various sources of pollution are dust arising from

agricultural activities, vehicular traffic and industries.

4.15 Water Quality

Water quality of ground as well as surface resources in the

study area will be studied for assessing the water

environment and to evaluate the anticipated impact of the

project on environment after issuing of Terms of

Reference.

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4.16 Ambient Noise Quality

Noise is defined as unwanted sound due to any operation.

Presently there are no noise creating machinery nor any

such has been added, except DG Sets which will be noise

less.

4.17 Soil

Soil is generally sandy loam almost all over the District

and soil depth is generally shallow except in areas having

good vegetative cover. It is generally dry, shallow and

deficient in organic matters. The study area comprises

mostly of alluvial deposits of Quaternary age. The

geological formations in the area comprise of sandstone

largely micacous and form major features. The top zone of

this stage consists of maroon clays and buff clays

alternating one by one.

4.18 Demography And Socio-Economic Scenario

Large scale Industrial development has taken place in and

around Mandi Gobindgarh. The socio-economic profile

has been studied through random sample primary surveys

and secondary data. The significant demographic and socio

economic statistics of the district are summarized and

given in Table- 4.1

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TABLE-4.1 Summary of Key Demographic Statistics

PUNJAB DIST. FATEHGARH SAHIB

Particulars 2011 2011

Male Population 1,46,34,819 3,20,603

Female Population 1,30,69,417 2,79,211

Total Population 2,77,04,236 5,99,814

Sex Ratio 893/1000 886

Density of Population/Km2

550 508

Literacy Rate: Total 76.68 % 80.30%

Male 81.48% 84.50%

Female 71.34% 75.50%

Source: censes 2011

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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

5.1 Present Environment:

Various Environment factors as existing in the project area

which possibly are liable to be affected by the activities

have been assessed & identified as below:

(i) Ambient Air

(ii) Water Quality

(iii) Noise

(iv) Land use pattern

(v) Demography and socio-economic pattern.

5.2 Probable Impact on Environment:

The above factors will be checked after the implementation

of the project to cross check the probable impact discussed

hereunder and remedial measures taken wherever

necessary. Broadly the impacts may be classified in two

categories as under:-

i) Short term -during construction/development stage

ii) Long term -during operational stage.

Both these categories have been considered while

predicting and evaluating the impacts as under:-

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5.3 Development Stage: - (Short Term)

This is a construction phase of the project and the impacts

are temporary due to construction related activities are as

under:-

i) Air Environment:

There is no point source of air pollution. The only

source will be the dust generation due to excavation,

construction and plying of vehicles within unit.

Some emission may be expected from vehicles

plying in the area for transportation of material etc.

Kerosene oil shall be provided to the labour so that

they do not burn wood for cooking etc. Since the

plant is an existing one and very few additions are to

be made there is no likely hood of any significant

effect on the overall air environment of the area.

ii) Water Environment :

Requirement of water during construction (Making

foundation & Platform of furnace) will be about 1.0

m3/day and there will be no discharge as the same

will be used completely. Labour during construction

is not very large. Hardly about 10-15 persons may

be working on an average that may be using water

for drinking and bathing etc. Toilet facilities already

exist at site which will be used by the labour.

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In view of this there is no likely hood of any

significant impact on the general environment of

water in the area.

iii) Noise Environment:

Some noise may be expected from the working of

the machinery for construction purposes and

movement of vehicles. Steps will be taken to reduce

its effect by resorting to staggering of various

operations Even otherwise since there will not be

any large scale machinery, the activity is not likely

to have any significant effect on the over all noise

environment.

iv) Land Environment:

The land at site is fairly level as such no leveling is

required. Natural drainage will not be disturbed.

Solid waste from construction activities will be used

within the premises under roads & refilling. There

will not be any significant impact on land in general.

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v) Socio Economic:

It is an existing project and it does not involve any

displacement of population or rehabilitation of any

kind. Rather it will provide employment to local

people and boost the economy of the area. It will

have some positive impact, although not to a large

extent.

5.4 Operational Stage: - (Long Term)

After completion, when the additions start production, the

operational impacts on the various parameters are

discussed as under:-

i) Ambient Air Environment:

There are only two sources of likely pollution:

a) SPM emission from the Induction furnaces

b) Steel Rolling Mills & Reverbratory Furnace

c) D.G. Sets (Proposed 320&500KVA).

There are three no existing Induction having capacity

4TPHX2and 5TPHX1 and one number steel rolling mill of

capacity 200 TPD. Now they want to enhance the capacity

of unit by replacing existing furnaces with addition 3

numbers Induction furnaces of capacity 15 TPH each and

one number rolling mill of capacity 340TPD. There will be

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generation of emission containing SPM. All these

processes are closed circuits as such emissions to the

atmosphere will be minimum. However, APCD like Bag

filters will be provided at the exit point to arrest particulate

matter for Induction furnace and scrubber on rolling mill.

Whatever solid waste is arrested through APCD the same

will be collected & disposed off at designated site.

Flue gas from the DG Sets will pass through a chimney of

adequate height and the final gas will be within

permissible limits. Thus air environment is not likely to be

affected significantly.

ii) Water Environment:

The total use of water after expansion will be about

38m3/day. The domestic waste water generated will be

about 11.2m3/day, which will be treated through STP. The

There will be no generation of industrial waste water after

expansion. The entire cooling water will be recirculated.

Thus water environment is not likely to be affected after

expansion. Further, ground water will be balanced through

recharge by rain water harvesting from the roof top

through recharge wells. Thus pressure on underground

water will be reduced.

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iii) Land Environment:

It is an existing steel manufacturing unit. No additional

land will required for expansion. Thus there will not be

any significant adverse effect on the existing general land

environment with the enhancement of the project.

iv) Noise Environment:

There is no noise producing machinery or equipment

except ID fans & Blower etc. which is placed in a room

causing least disturbance in the area. There is no likelihood

of any significant change in noise environment. The DG

Sets are of noiseless type.

v) Socio Economic Pattern

The project will provide extra employment to local people

in the field of running plants and maintenance of APCDs

and security etc. Thus it will have some positive effect on

the employment potential in the area.

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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN:

6.1 General

Environment Management Plan (E.M.P) in a project is

prepared to mitigate the possible adverse effect of

various activities on the existing environmental factors,

during construction as well as in operational stages, to

avoid their deterioration, if any. It is desirable that

necessary steps are taken right from the beginning of the

project to be more effective. E.M.P. for this project has

been prepared keeping in view the existing conditions and

likely changes which may occur due to the proposed

project.

6.2 Air Environment

During construction stage water will be sprinkled on the

soil to avoid dust generation if any. The debris and unused

construction malbas shall be removed immediately for

recycling, if any, or for land fill.

APCDs like Bag filters, shall be provided to arrest SPM

from flue gases to keep it within permissible limits. All

vehicles for service activities at the project site shall be

checked for vehicular emission. The agencies will be asked

to keep them within prescribed limits. They will also be

asked to maintain them properly. A chimney of suitable

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height has been provided for the D.G. Set to control the

G.L.C. of S.P.M., SO2, & Nox levels. Extensive tree

plantation shall be resorted to for further improving the air

environment in general and minimize noise levels.

6.3 Water Environment:

Water shall be drawn from existing tube-well installed in

the factory area. During construction existing toilet

facilities shall be used by the labour. Finally waste water

from the toilets shall be taken to septic tank through

underground delivery system and treated up to tertiary

level. Treated water will be used for irrigation within the

premises. It will not be thrown outside either on land or in

any water body. Roof top Rain Water shall be harvested

and used for ground water recharge to minimize effect of

withdrawal of water from the underground.

6.4 Land Environment:

To avoid erosion of the top soil the development is planned

in the shortest possible time and land-clearing activity shall

be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific

sites one by one where construction is to take place so as to

increase detention and infiltration. The construction

activity is within the shed area. Natural

waterways/drainage pattern shall be maintained by

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providing culverts where needed. The requirements of sand

and aggregates for the construction works will be met

through venders. The land use is thus so planned that there

is minimum adverse impact.

6.5 Solid Waste

The other solid wastes from the bag filters shall be stored

in a dumping pit of R.C.C. and disposed off in the

designated land fill places. Slag from the manufacturing

process shall be given to cement plant for further use.

6.6 Green Belt

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier

between the source of pollution and the surrounding areas.

The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emission and

to attenuate the noise generated, apart from improving the

aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms of

greenery shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away

of topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the functional

ecosystem and further, to make the climate more

conducive and to restore water balance. It is planned that

the selected plants will be grown as per normal

horticultural (or forestry) practice and authorities

responsible for plantation will also make sure that adequate

provision for watering and protection of the saplings exists

at site.

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6.7 Occupational Health and Safety of workers

The only health hazards expected are heat & dust.

Following mitigation measures will be provided:-

1. HEAT:

• Workers working near the furnace and

handling moulds manually may be exposed to

heat.

• Fans will be provided near such places and hot

air shall be drawn through exhaust fans.

• All workers will be provided PPE like gloves,

helmets, gum boots, goggles etc.

• Fresh water shall be available near the working

area.

2. DUST:

• Exhaust fans have been provided for collection

of dust laden air within the shed and its further

disposal through bag filters.

• Face masks and side covered glasses have

been provided to all workers.

• Frequent check-up of the workers will be done

which shall include chest X-ray, ECG & vision

testing. Necessary treatment shall be provided

wherever required.

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• All check-ups will be documented and re-

viewed monthly for Occupational health and

safety of the workers.

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7.0 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters is

essential to check the compliance status vis-à-vis the

environmental laws and regulation. The objectives of the

monitoring will be as follows:

� To verify the results of the impact assessment study

with respect to the proposed projects.

� To study the trend of concentrated values of the

parameters, which have been identified as critical and

then planning the mitigating measures.

� To check and assess the efficacy of pollution control

equipment.

� To ensure that any additional parameters, other than

those identified in the impact, do not turn critical after

the commissioning of proposed project.

To implement the EMP, a structured Environment Management

Cell (EMC) interwoven with the existing management system

will be created. EMC will undertake regular monitoring of the

environment and conduct yearly audit of the environmental

performance during the construction of the project. It will also

check that the stipulated measures are being satisfactorily

implemented and operated. It shall also co-ordinate with local

authorities to see that all environmental measures are well

coordinated.

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A comprehensive environmental monitoring program that has

been prepared for the purpose of implementation in the proposed

residential colony by the EMC is described below:

� The ambient Air quality shall be monitored at project

site and two upward and downstream locations once

every quarter for PM2.5, PM10, NOx & SO2 and CO

levels during the Construction Phase and Operational

Phase. The Ambient Noise Levels shall also be

monitored once every six months.

� The vehicles shall be checked for PUC once every

quarter during the development period and records shall

be maintained.

� Groundwater quality of the Tube-wells in site area will

be regularly monitored preferably once in a quarter

during the development period.

� Air Pollution Control System & ETP/STP shall be

provided with a small Laboratory and weekly

monitoring of the parameters shall be undertaken. In

addition monitoring shall be got done from an

independent agency as laid down by State Pollution

Control Board.

All the above observations will be complied and

documented by the EMC to serve the following

purposes.

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� Identification of any environmental problems that are

occurring in the area.

� Initiating or providing solution to those problems

through designed channels and verification of the

implementation status.

� Controlling activities inside the project, until the

environmental problem has been corrected.

� Suitably responding to emergency situations.

7.1 Environment Management Cell:

The Environment Management Cell shall include:

� Representative of Management (Head of Environment

Cell)

� Process Incharge

� Incharge Maintenance Department

� A representative of Environmental Consultants